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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member xterry has gotten his hands on a prototype version of the upcoming Leader class Mastermind Creations KM-3 Cyclops figure and has shared his review on the figure with us. This leader class figure is based on Shockwave's appearance in IDW's Evolutions comic book; Hearts of Steel. xterry has Shared with us lots of photos of the figure in various poses at various angles and offered up some comparison shots with Classics Optimus and Mastermind Creations first Knight Morpher figure. KM-03 is priced at around $160 and is expected to be available in May.

Click the title bar for images and head over to our 3rd Party Reviews forum to discuss!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations KM-03 Cyclops Prototype Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Fun Publications sent out the following email to it's members today, thanks to multiple folks on the forums for passing it along.

Fun Publications wants to take this opportunity to apologize to all of our members.

After many days of analysis, Fun Publications has determined that there is a security issue with our e-commerce systems. We appreciate all of you who have sent in your details. Your help has allowed us to ferret out several different patterns of fraudulent charges that have appeared on some members' cards (any that have been used over the last year with both the club store and our event registration system).

We have several different internet/networking companies looking into the matter. Unfortunately, as of yet, we have not been able to identify any forcible entry either into our internet service provider's servers or network. This is like chasing a ghost through the wires, as unfortunately, the perpetrator did not leave a trail, foot prints or finger prints.

For those of you who have been affected, we apologize for all of your time this has wasted and any inconvenience it has caused you. We understand your frustration as this same type of fraud has happened to everyone in our office on our personal credit cards at some point in the past. Our merchant services provider wants us to remind everyone that even though this can be a huge annoyance for you, the customer, your issuing bank will not hold you responsible for any fraudulent charges that might be placed on your card(s).

We know that this issue has been a huge topic of discussion on all of the boards for the past few weeks. However, we are required to investigate to determine and confirm a security issue thoroughly before making any public statements. This is why we put out a general alert statement two weeks ago.

Until the analysis is finished (can take several weeks) we don't know if the shut down by our former (Jan 31st) e-commerce provider caused the security issue or not. We do know that it has not been limited to those who have purchased before the change to our new provider.

Please, watch your cards closely as this type of security issue appears to be on the increase across the net. No site is 100% safe. You may want to consider having any cards you have used with Fun Publications in the last year replaced.

At this time, we do not know how long our e-commerce site will be offline for both the store and registrations. We will get back to you once we have a solution for this security issue.

Thanks for your support - Brian

Original Source: Statement from Fun Publications Regarding CC Issues @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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MSN TV have updated their listings for Transformers Rescue Bots with the title of episode seven of the series. The episode is titled "Cody on Patrol".

Unfortunately there is no description to go with the title as yet - so who knows what perils await the Rescue Bots in this new episode?

Transformers Rescue Bots airs at 11:30am ET | 8:30am PT on The Hub, and continues tomorrow with its third episode, Hotshots!

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes:

02/25 - Hotshots
03/03 - Flobsters on Parade
03/10 - The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock
03/17 - Cody on Patrol

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 7 Title Cody on Patrol @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hey are you all ready for the next new episode of Transformers Prime? Tomorrow's the day! Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 2, Orion Pax Part 2, airs tomorrow at 8:30 ET | 5:30 PT.

To get yourself warmed up for the new episode, Comic Book Resources has 2 new stills, while TV Guide has posted a brief clip from Part 2 of this multi-part season 2 episode. Check it out embedded below:




Also don't forget to check out Transformers Rescue Bots at 11:30am ET | 8:30am PT for a new episode there too - Episode 3 of the series, Hotshots!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Orion Pax Part 2 Preview and Promo Stills @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Well friends, due to the shorter than usual nomination period for the Transformers Hall of Fame and our love for watching you all vote on a final shortlist of characters, we are closing our nominations for the TFW Transformers Hall of Fame nominees tomorrow at 16:00 EST. Then on Sunday look forward to seeing the final shortlist of nominees, drawn from the most popular nominations, to decide TFW's final five candidates to submit to Hasbro!

What are you waiting for? Drop in on the Official TFW Transformers Hall of Fame Nomination Thread and have your say!

Also be sure to check out our TFWe e-zine section for a short little editorial by yours truly with some thoughts on the kinds of characters that are perhaps deserving of a little recognition in the Transformers Hall of Fame.

Original Source: Transformers Hall of Fame Nominations Close Tomorrow @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toy World HK and Cybergundam Blog have put up scans from the March editions of Figure King and Dengeki Hobby, respectively. Figure King gives us a look at the first six Transformers Prime Japan toys - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Megatron and Skywarp. These toys are at a lower price than previous Deluxe and Voyager Class releases in Japan, achieved by taking a step back to the earlier days when Transformers had less paint and used stickers for much of their details - Ratchet, for example, has the stripe on the side of his ambulance mode added by a sticker.

Each of the six toys has also got added hardpoints for mounting the Arms Microns who come with them - Aupi(オーピー) for Optimus, Beetoo(ビーツー) for Bumblebee, Ciel(シエル) for Cliffjumper, Arue(アルエ) for Ratchet. Gora(ゴラ) for Megatron, Baro(バロ) for Skywarp (many thanks to 2005 Boards member Ricochet for providing the names). The Arms Microns come as unassembled kits, and feature clear Energon Crystal parts. They can also be combined to form larger weapons, as demonstrated in some of the scans.

There is also some coverage in both publications of MP-11 Starscream Version 2, focusing largely on the new additions to the design, namely the coronation scene gear. One page from Figure King shows Starscream in a commanding pose in front of Henkei Ramjet and Astrotrain - which looks pretty awesome!

Read on to check out our mirror of all the scans.

Original Source: Figure King & Dengeki Hobby Transformers Prime Japan and Masterpiece Starscream 2 Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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ComicsOnline has posted the Trailer for the next weekend’s episode of Transformers: Prime Season 2. The upcoming episode is the third and the final part of the three-part Season’s Premiere, titled Orion Pax.

With an excellent first episode and the second due today, the third will conclude the tale of the Team Prime, racing to get back Big-O to their side; who sacrificed his memory to save the earth from the rising Unicron only to be deceived by Lord Megatron.


Official Description: Optimus begins to rebel against Megatron's commands, while the Autobots devise a risky plan to get their leader back.

Tune into the Hub today at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT for "Orion Pax - Part 2".

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 3 Orion Pax - Part 3 Trailer And Promo Stills @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Masabon has shared with us a whole bunch of in-hand images of some of the new Japanese Transformers releases including Encore Soundblaster and the Micron Campaign figure Vector Oracle. These images show the toys (including Soundblasters new cassette minions Enemy and Wing Thing) out of the box in all of their glory. Notable are the tampographed details on Soundblaster instead of stickers.

Read on and check out all the images, including comparisons between Encore Soundblaster and the Collection Series Soundblaster.

Original Source: Encore Soundblaster and Vector Oracle In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's an interesting little teaser of things to come for you - the recently released Deluxe Class Transformers Prime Ratchet teases at a future alternate head on his instructions! This new head does not recall any particular Transformer at first glance, but that does not stop it from looking cool!

Read on and take a look at this brief glimpse at a potential future release.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Ratchet Instructions Show Alternate Head @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This is it everyone! You posted your nominations, the votes have been counted, and we present to you the top ten Transformers nominees for the Hall of Fame 2012! Now is your turn to vote for your favorite of this shortlist - the top five will make up our submission to Hasbro for consideration in the final fan vote poll for Botcon 2012! Here awaiting your votes are:

Arcee - the original female Autobot and leading lady of Transformers Prime!
Bulkhead - the big Autobot with the gentle heart from Transformers Animated and Transformers Prime!
Beast Wars Megatron - The diabolical Predacon mastermind who tried to assassinate Optimus Prime and change history, yesssss...
Minerva - the first female Autobot to have a mass market toy release and major character from the fan-favorite Transformers Masterforce!
Prowl - Autobot security director who is not afraid to make the hard decisions! Also part-time motorcycle cyber-ninja!
Rattrap - The wise-cracking rodent from the Maximal team in the Beast Wars!
Rodimus - The chosen one, Matrix bearer and hero who defeated Unicron!
Sky-Byte - Who's the baddest shark around? Who's the smartest shark in town? Sky-Byte, that's me!
Swindle - This guy's so desperate for fame he sold his fellow Combaticons for scrap to fund his campaign!
Wheeljack - Autobot engineer from Generation 1 who was the first Transformer character seen in the first episode! Also: he built Grimlock!


Vote for your choice now! Voting is open until 29 February 2012!

Original Source: Transformers Hall of Fame 2012 - Vote for the Final Five! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for another new Transformers Toy Galleries update! We're doing something a bit different tonight though - we're taking time out to pay tribute to the hard work of some fellow fans who have submitted material for our growing galleries section. There's some great toys in here including one or two which are characters who are rather close to my heart.

So let's give some love to these galleries!

Dark of the Moon Ironhide (Leader Class) by Russian fan
Transformers Animated Japan Starscream by Orodruin
Transformers Animated Japan Skywarp by Orodruin
Transformers Henkei Smokescreen by Orodruin
Generation 2 Snarl (red) by HighPrime


Check out more awesome Transformers Toy Galleries by clicking here!

And if you think you have what it takes to contribute to the TFW2005 Transformers Toy Galleries, take a look at this try-out thread in our Transformers Toy Discussion forum!

Original Source: TFW Transformers Toy Gallery Update - Member Submissions Spotlight @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Facebook page of Transformers Galaxy-Hong Kong Fans Group has upated their website once again with a look at new upcoming goodies. This time, it's the Beezleboss Growing Pains Upgrade Kit. This upgrade kit will take your plain old gold United Bumblebee and turn him into the Generation 1 characters evolved version; Goldbug.

We've mirrored the images here, so take a look at those by clicking the title bar or the link above. Then head over to our 3rd Party Discussion forum to discuss this and all things 3rd party!

Original Source: In Hand Images of Beezleboss Growing Pains Upgrade Kit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource:

Greetings SourceFans!
Great news - our shipment of Encore #21 Soundblaster & #22 Twincast have shipped out from Asia! This along with UN-28 to UN-31 the new united figures should arrive within the next few days, likely instock and preorders shipping out early this week! Just a heads up that Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Series 01 is en route to our warehouse with some other TF Prime products, and some restock of popular Dark of the Moon toys! Expected instock any day now, stay tuned! New instock figures like Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Excavator - Yellow Version, and preorders like KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops. All this and more in this week's SourceNews! Check out all of the TF goodness below!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Encore #21 Soundblaster & Encore #22 Twincast have shipped out from Asia!
2. Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Exgavator NOW INSTOCK!
3. KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops now up for Preorder!
4. New Source Article!
5. Fansproject Warbot Defender - Limited Stock Remaining!
6. New TFSource Review up - Hercules Neckbreaker!
7. Transformer Prime Instock and Preorders!
8. Now up for preorder: XP-01 Add on kit for Encore #20 Devastator - Silver Version!
9. Now up for preorder: CDMW-28 Hercules Power Parts!
10. Now instock: JB-07 Junkion Blacksmith Power of Destruction Upgrade Kit!
11. iGear W-01 Upgrade Kit Instock soon!
12. Now up for preorder: MGT-06 Nightbird!
13. Now back instock: Make Toys Battle Tanker!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFsource Source News for February 27th, 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The hunt continues for more new Transformers Prime action figures! Thanks to 2005 Board member Terrorsaur128 for giving us the heads up that not only are the first wave of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Commanders no showing up at retail, but so is the new Optimus Prime Voice changer role play helmet. Terrorsaur128 reports finding the Cyberverse Commanders at Wal-Mart, while the Voice Changer helmet was found at a Toys R Us. Both were found in Lexington, KY.

Have you spotted new toys at your local retail stores? Let us know in our Transformers sightings forum!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Commanders and Voice Changer Helmet at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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411mania.com has updated their website with an interview with the voice of Transformers Prime Starscream and Rescue Bots Heatwave; voice actor Steve Blum. In the interview, Steve elaborates on what it's like voicing both the evil Starscream and the heroic Heatwave and the approaches he took to voicing both. He also breifly touches on what we can expect from Starscream in the second season of Transformers Prime.

Click the title bar or the link above for the full interview and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss with your fellow fans.

Original Source: Interview with Steve Blum @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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German fans! Get ready to get your share of Transformers Conventions as C.O.N.S. 4 gets ready to roll out. This year the German Transformers Convention will feature several well known guests in the community. The writer and artist responsible for the upcoming Regeneration One comic; Andrew Wildman and Simon Furman will be in attendance. Also, to help celebrate the anniversary of Robots In Disguise, the voice of Optimus Prime, Neil Kaplan. The convention will be held at Steeger Strabe 38 on July 22nd, 2012.

You can purchase tickets here and dealers can book themselves here. Check out all the information for the con at their website, www.ntf-cons.de

Original Source: C.O.N.S. 4 - The German Transformers Fan Convention @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Jeff Anderson is selling some of his Original Transformers Generation 1 Comic Art on Ebay. Included is an Original Hand Painted Cover Art for one of the Marvel UK Transformers annuals from 1992. He also has various Marvel UK Transformers Comic Pages.

Check out all of his Marvel UK Transformers Comic Art Auctions.

Original Source: Jeff Anderson Marvel UK Transformers G1 Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Roll Out Roll Call 2012 exclusive has been revealed! This year's convention gets an exclusive GI Joe Snake Armor custom piece! What makes this so exciting for Transformers fans? Well, it's not any Snake Armor design - it's the Devils Due GI Joe VS Transformers Snake Armor. It comes in three different flavors according to these images - Red Shadows, Storm Shadow's personal unit, and a Cobra Infantry version.

It's going to be exclusively available at Roll Out Roll Call 2012 on 10-11 March 2012 at the Jury's Inn, Southampton, UK. Visit the Roll Out Roll Call 2012 homepage over at All the Cool Stuff to find out more! Credit to Full Metal Hero for the first look at this interesting piece.

Original Source: Roll Out Roll Call 2012 Snake Armor Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review Autocracy #4! Autocracy #4 is out tomorrow (ONLINE ONLY!) - Wednesday, February 29th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review on our Autocracy #4 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Autocracy #4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of a Hasbro catalog we have a look at the next two assortments of Bot Shots! Bot Shots Wave 4 and 5 add a mixture of classic and Movie characters into the mix including a solid colored version of the Dark of the Moon inspired Megatron, Dark of the Moon's Leadfoot and Roadbuster, Movieverse Ironhide plus classic characters Jazz, Powerglide, Shockwave and Skywarp!

The full listings are as follows:

Bot Shots Wave 4

Ironhide (Movie version)
Powerglide
Autobot Jazz
Leadfoot
Optimus Prime (Super Bot chase figure, clear blue plastic)

Bot Shots Wave 5

Skywarp
Roadbuster
Megatron (Dark of the Moon Truck)
Bumblebee (with Battlemask)
Shockwave (Super Bot chase figure, clear purple plastic)

Original Source: Transformers Bot Shots Waves 4 and 5 Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Igear has updated their Facebook page with some new pictures of their upcoming MW-04 UFO custom figure. This figure is based on Generation 1 Cosmos and comes complete with a blaster and space helmet. These pictures also give us a look at the new size of the Mini-Warrior figures from Igear as we previously reported. The figures will now be closer to Scout size than Legends.

Check out the pics after the break.

Original Source: Igear MW-04 UFO In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is happy to announce they will be holding their first ever charity auction July 28th, 2012 for Make-A-Wish Canada.

The charity auction will feature many great unique items and they hope our community will help raise as much as possible for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Even if you can not make the event you can donate via this sponsorship link.

TFcon - Canada's 11th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 27th to 29th, 2012 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

The TFcon 2012 hotel block is now available. The group rate is good for July 25 to July 31, 2012 at the price of $109 per room. No deposit is required to reserve your room now. You have until July 25th to cancel your room if you can not make the convention.

Original Source: TFcon announces Make-A-Wish Canada Charity Auction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it have updated their episode guide with another new Transformers Prime episode. Airing on 24/03 is a new episode titled "Loose Cannons". Be warned, there are some pretty significant spoilers in this summary...

A legendary Autobot returns to Earth to look for a new Decepticon, but Optimus finds that something is not right with the rogue Bot.

Yes, you read that right! This episode promises spoiler! two new characters!

With this it is also looking like there will be new episodes of Transformers Prime throughout the month of March. Will the trend continue through April?

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

03/03 Orion Pax Part 3
03/10 Operation Bumblebee Part 1
03/17 Operation Bumblebee Part 2
03/24 Loose Cannons

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 6 Title and Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a couple of sightings of the next new releases in the Transformers Bot Shots series for you now. The Bot Shots launchers have apparently been released at US retail - we've got a confirmed sighting by 2005 Boards member Megahavok in a Walmart in Riverside CA, and also an apparent Target sighting from Peaugh in Richmond VA. The Bot Shot launchers are little base / launcher sets that can combine with the included Bot Shots to form larger vehicles or convert into their base launcher mode to fire Bot Shots at each other.

For those on the hunt for these at Target, Peaugh informs us that the DPCI you want to be checking is 087-06-0528.

Original Source: Transformers Bot Shots Launchers Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors TFSource have put up some new images of the upcoming release from BTS Toys. Nightfang and Savage are cassettes for their Sonicron third party Soundwave, who also fit in the orignal Soundwave, and are based on Ratbat and Ravage respectively. This set of Minions is due for an April release, TFSource price, $29.95 for the set of two. Not shown here are the combined modes between these two cassettes and the previously released Tremor & Frequenzy.

Original Source: BTS Toys Nightfang & Savage Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.