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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor, TFsource, has dropped us a line informing us that their preorders for the new Japanese Prime figures, that we reported on earlier, have gone up! Additionally, there are preoders of the AM EZ figures with some pictures as well.

Click here to get your preorders in for the exciting new figures!

Original Source: New Japanese Prime Preorders on TFsource @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member, Rhinox, has stopped by to show off his latest Transformers find at US Retail. This time it's the new Botshots figures and Transformers Prime Cyberverse figures. Rhinox found both size classes at his local Toys R Us in Topeka, Kansas.

The hunt is on! Make sure you're reporting all your latest findings in our sightings forum!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse and Botshots released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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New images have been released of the upcoming Japanese versions of the Transformers Prime mainline toys, including the (for now) Japan only Skywarp. A recolored version of the First Edition Starscream, Skywarp also appears to come with new accessories.

Also shown in the new images are Japan's gimmick for the new line - unlike the US series emphasis on MechTech on the bigger toys and standard accessories on the Deluxes, Japan's releases all feature Arms Microns, small partner figures that transform into the weapons of the main characters - so Ratchet has a laser scalpel Arms Micron, Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have partners that becomes their arm cannons, etc.

This is a real departure - it is the first time a Japanese mainline has featured this extent of different toolings for many years.

Image of Skywarp originally from Kapow Toys. Transformers Prime Japan toys can also be preordered at our sponsors TFSource, Big Bad Toy Store and Hobby Link Japan

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japan Skywarp First Look, Japanese Prime Toys Come with Arms Microns @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Wanted to take a moment to welcome our newest sponsor, Robot Kingdom. Robot Kingdom is a retailer focusing heavily on import products from Asian markets like Japan and China. They have a wide selection of Takara, Hasbro and 3rd Party products. Check them out and make sure to support them if you can!

Original Source: Welcome Our Newest Sponsor - Robot Kingdom @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've still got plenty more Transformers Prime love to share here as the new toys are now well and truly hitting US retail. Today, I would like to draw your attention back to late last year, and our second experience with the First Edition Transformers Prime toys - this cool New York Comic Con Exclusive set of Arcee in Generation 1 colors and Bumblebee, done up as a New York taxi! It's a cool and unique set, and here for your enjoyment is our gallery, brought to you by 2005 Photo Staff member thedrknss48! Click on the links below and check it out!

New York Comic Con 2011 Exclusive Transformers Prime Arcee
New York Comic Con 2011 Exclusive Transformers Prime Arcee Bumblebee

We've got lots more cool stuff to come so stay tuned! Meanwhile why not have a browse of our Transformers Toy Galleries to see some of the other great toy galleries we have on offer?

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime NYCC Exclusive Arcee & Bumblebee Gallery Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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An email has just gone out minutes ago to customers who have ordered the Transformers Japanese Collection DVD set from the Shout Factory website. This fix is in regards to subtitling errors in a few episodes in the set (though no specific errors were cited). The replacement discs will be sent out automatically to those who have purchased from Shout Factory, no special requests need to be made. The entire message from Shout Factory is as follows:

A few of you have written in to us about errors in the subtitling on a couple episodes in your Transformers Japanese Collection set. We are moving quickly to fix those errors and manufacture two replacement discs for your set and will ship them to you in about two weeks. They will ship automatically to anyone who has purchased the set from ShoutFactory -- you do not have to make any special requests or respond to this email. In the event you’re planning future purchases for friends or recommending the title, please know that our entire inventory in the warehouse and all future runs are also being corrected simultaneously.

So those that have not yet purchased need not fret, the warehouse inventory will be updated accordingly. Those of you who already have the set in your possession let us know what subtitling fixes are needed in our forums! Also make sure to let us know when your replacement discs arrive!

Original Source: Transformers Japanese Collection Replacement Discs from Shout Factory @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Yesterday we reported news of an announcement from Universal Studios regarding a commercial for the upcoming Transformers The Ride attraction. Today a very quick, but very cool teaser video for the Transformers the Ride 3D Superbowl Pregame Teaser has been uploaded by Universal Studios'

page. An important message from Optimus Prime awaits! Check it out below and then be sure to watch the Pregame show on NBC this Sunday.

Original Source: Transformers: The Ride 3D Big Game Commercial Tease @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Tickets are now available for sale online to the Official Transformers Convention in Singapore, Cybertron Con. The convention will be held at the Resorts World Convention Centre from March 11th to the 14th 2012. The convention promises to be; a TRANSFORMERS brand extravaganza for fans, with different exhibits and activities that promise to bring smiles from the neophytes to even the most avid TRANSFORMERS collectors and hobbyists.
The first guest announced to be appearing at the convention will be Mr. Hideaki Yoke, the lead designer of Transformers figures at Takara Tomy.

Other special events and exhibits will include:

• Panel Sessions with special guest, Mr. Hideaki Yoke and Transformers brand experts from Hasbro
• A 22-foot tall Optimus Prime character statue, one of the largest Transformers statues ever
• Transformers drawing classes by top Hasbro artists (at select times)
• Three-dimensional action figure dioramas capturing scenes from popular Transformers entertainment including the blockbuster movies
• National 'Fastest Fingers First' Challenge, testing convention goers' skills at converting Transformers action figures from robot to vehicle modes.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of Transformers history!

Event: RWS TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON CON 2012
Venue: Resorts World Convention Centre
Dates: 11 – 14 March 2012
Time: 11 March (11am – 9pm)
12 – 13 March (10am – 9pm)
14 March (10am – 6pm)
Resorts World Sentosa | Transformers Cybertron Con 2012 and on Facebook

Original Source: Cybertron Con Updates with Ticket Information @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Australian Transformer fans are shaping up to have quite the convention season in 2012. Along with the previously announced Heroes and Villains Expo this year, fans can also look forward to Oz Comic Con. Oz Comic Con will be held June 30th and July 1st in Melbourne, Australia at the Melbourne, Exhibition Centre. In attendance at this event will be none other than Jeffrey Combs, better known around TFW as Transformers Prime's Ratchet! Jeffrey Combs is also well known for his roles in the film Reanimator and as the voice of the Question on Justice League Unlimited.

Also in attendance at Oz Comic Con will be; Stan "The Man" Lee, Tia Carrere (Schwing!), Patrick Stewart, and many more!

Visit www.ozcomiccon.au for more information and hit the title bar to discuss on the 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Jeffrey Combs to Attend Oz Comic Con in Melbourne, Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to UK retailer Toyz and Gamez, we also have confirmation on the first wave of the new Generations that'll be out sometime in May according to their listings. The first wave is composed of Fall of Cybertron Jazz, Fall of Cybertron Shockwave, and Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime.

Will we see these toys at the upcoming Toy Fair 2012 event next weekend? Stay tuned to TFW2005, as we'll have coverage from the event bringing you news as it happens.

Original Source: Generations/Fall of Cybertron Wave 1 Confirmed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Loads more Transformers Prime toys have been revealed by UK retailer Toyz and Gamez! How many is loads? Take a gander at the list below! No pictures as yet, we will update you when more information is available:

Revealer Deluxe Class -

Ironhide, Airachnid, Rumble, Dead End

Powerizer Voyager Class -

Dreadwing, Bulkhead (we knew a Bulkhead was probably in the works - here's your confirmation!)


Also reported (although the listings have since been removed) are:

Cyberverse Commander -

Ultra Magnus, Dreadwing, Skyquake

Cyberverse Legion -

Tailgate, Fallback, Flamewar


Will these new names be show characters, or just redecos to squeeze some more use out of some of the molds? Speculate away and watch this space for more information!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Airachnid, Ironhide, Rumble, Dead End and lots more! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The following video clip was shared by the ILM Official You Tube Account. The clip speaks for itself.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon's sound editors and mixers and visual effects artists recognized in this spot from Paramount Pictures and Director Michael Bay.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - Recognize The Artists @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Tempting Toys and Collectibles sent us an update, check it out below:

• Takara Tomy United Stepper figure MISB, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - 99.99 + s/h
• Tokyo Toy Show United Darkside Optimus Prime VS Darkside Megatron set, Tempting Toys and Collectibles- $69.99 + s/h
• Henkei Ghost Starscream, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $79.99 + s/h
• Rare Botcon 2006 Darkseid Megatron figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• MOVIE FIGURES, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $109.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2009 Leozack figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $79.99 + s/h
• TFCC Topspin figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $74.99 + s/h
• TFCC Exclusive G2 Ramjet figure, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $79.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2002 exclusive Glyph figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $39.99 + s/h
• Botcon 1999 Sandstorm Figure, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $129.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Toys Update - 2/2/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Robot Kingdom sent over an update regarding a price change on the TFP Arms Microns:

We have revised the price for the TRANSFORMERS PRIME ARMS MICRON Capsule Toy Sealed case of 300. It is US $899.90 now, please update the news as soon as possible.

And, they also let us know about a new product line they will be carrying from ORITOYS which is a mecha vehicle line in scale with 3 3/4ths figures and has premium paint decos. Check out the full description for that after the break.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Update - 2/2/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japan's Winter Wonder Festival 2012 is just around the corner, and that means some interesting, limited and "event-licensed" garage kit items. From A-1 this Winter Wonderfest is a nano-scale Cybertron Mode Bumblebee as seen in the first ever Transformers cartoon, More than Meets the Eye Part 1. It's a fully colored resin kit, priced at 5'000 yen and is a very limited run only licensed for sale at the event itself. Once it is fully assembled, the kit is fully transformable between UFO car and robot modes.

Original report and more images can be seen on Japanese site Ameblo.

Original Source: A1 Wonderfest 2012 Generation 1 Bumblebee Cybertron Mode Resin Kit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Game Informer magazine #227 has revealed three new figures from the upcoming Fall Of Cybertron/Generations toy line. The new figures are Brawl, Swindle and Bruticus! In a surprise move by Hasbro, they will be releasing five deluxe molds that will be "One of the bigger combiners that Hasbro has ever produced". Great news for fans of Transformers as generally combiner toys have long been passed over by Hasbro.

Check out the images after the break!

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Brawl, Swindle and Bruticus figures revealed in Game Informer Magazine @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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All this misuse of "R.I.D.", as an acronym for the new Transformers Prime toys, is driving old-timers like me crazy. So for today's Featured Ebay Auctions, let's take a look at the real R.I.D. and some Car Robots Transformers.

• Transformers Brave Maximus RID Fortress Grand Maximus MIB 100% COMPLETE IN BOX | eBay
• Transformers C-023 RID God Ultra Magnus C-001 Cybertron | eBay
• Transformers RID Robots in Disguise Sky-Byte New & in Sealed Box R.I.D. MISB!! | eBay
• Transformers Robots in Disguise (R.I.D.) SCOURGE | eBay
• Transformers RID Robots in Disguise Combaticons Ruination GREAT cond FREE SHIP | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS JRX COMBINERS RAILRACERS SPIKE RAIL TAKARA RID RAPID RUN MIDNIGHT | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS RID MEGATRON MISB | eBay
• Transformers RiD Robots in Disguise Optimus Primal Prime | eBay
• Transformers RID LANDFILL SET ALL 4 MOC MINT 2002 COMP. | eBay
• 6 Cybertrons (R.I.D) & 3 Destrongers (R.I.D.) MINT | eBay
• Transformers RID - 2001 GALVATRON - R.I.D mib misb mip | eBay
• Transformers RID Ruination Urban Arctic Camo MISB MINT | eBay

Did you know that we actually have our own Transformers: Robots In Disguise Archive? Check out RIDFOREVER.INFO for a massive amount of photos for every R.I.D. and Car Robots toy.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - The Real RID...And Car Robots Too @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out an official image of Transformers Prime Deluxe Knockout as shown off by the official Transformers Facebook page.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Knockout @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

[quote]We have received new official images of this years 2012 SDCC G.I. Joe Exclusive and it will be a GIJOE Shockwave HISS TANK.

The G.I. JOE movie toy line features your favorite G.I. JOE characters, including an all-new, super-heroic take on ROADBLOCK, as well as JOE COLTON, the original founder of the G.I. JOE team, and an imposing COBRA COMMANDER action figure! Also featured is an array of incredible new ninja toys, including an unprecedented line-up of "ninja-tastic" action figures, vehicles, swords, masks, and throwing stars. And don’t forget the action-packed toy vehicles: "Wherever there’s trouble, G.I. JOE is there," whether by land, sea, or air!

Check out

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd party group, Renderform has launched a new website today full of lots of goodies up for sale. Take a look at this 2005 Board member run 3rd party group and get your hands on some of the following items, including the new Banshee Blade which is inspired by Starscream's sword in the Fall of Cybertron trailer!

RW-003 Meow Silencer
RW-004 Go Go Meow Rockets
RW-005 – Cavalier Rifle and Phoenix Blaster
RW-009 - Phoenix Rifle
RW-008 - Alliance AxeRW-010 Maestro Blaster
RF-006-Gold Scout Kit

You can check out the website and place your orders at www.renderform.com

Original Source: Renderform launches New Website, New Products Available @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers page on Facebook has put up a new trailer for Transformers Rescue Bots. There's no new footage in there, but it serves to drive a bit of interest for the 18 February launch of the series - just two weeks to go now until this and Transformers Prime return to our screens! Enjoy!

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The promo campaign for Transformers the Ride is ramping up! Optimus Prime himself is urging you to join in the ARG (alternate reality game) over at prepareforbattle.com. It's an awesome new bit of Peter Cullen voice acting for you to enjoy. If that's not enough there's also a video promoting some of the goodies on offer at the ride itself and the prize on offer through the ARG! Check the videos out below:

Original Source: Transformers the Ride Urgent Message from Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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German Transformers fansite NTF-Archive.de has posted scans of the catalog available at the Nuremberg Toy Fair showing off the upcoming Kre-O Devastator. This set is composed of four individual constructicon robots that can be rebuilt into their respective vehicle modes, as well as can be combined into one to form Devastator.

Speaking of Toy Fair, stay tuned to TFW2005.com this weekend as the New York Toy Fair coverage begins.

Original Source: Kre-O Devastator Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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As they did yesterday with the reveal of Knockout, the Official Transformers Facebook page has posted another Toy Fair preview image. This time, of the upcoming Revealer (Deluxe) Vehicon in the Transformers: Prime Robots in Disguise line.

Original Source: TF: Prime Revealers Vehicon revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s a little gem for all the Michael Bay Transformers Live Action Movie Lovers.

Nelson the site admin of Official Michael Bay Website is sharing with us the Reel sent to the Oscars for the consideration of the judging panel. It’s a 10 minute clip containing the best VFX Scenes of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Nelson had this to say…


"This is the Visual Effects Reel that is sent to the Academy members for their consideration of Best Visual Effects."

We at TFW2005 wish Transformers 3, all the very best at the 84th annual Academy Awards on February 26th, 2012.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Oscars VFX Reel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.