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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yet another one of the Japanese friendly neighborhood Primes has been revealed. Mito Prime is the name of this one, based on Generation 1 Hound (by way of his Legends toy). He is the mascot of the Mito region, with a Transformers version of the Tokugawa triple-hollyhock crest as a reference to the history of the area.

Original Source: Meet Mito Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today for our Featured Ebay Auctions, we're opting to go with just a couple of listings. But today's auctions give you a shot to earn something really rare. Hard Hero is selling some of their Transformers G1 Statue and Bust Prototypes. Check them out below.

• Hard Hero Prototypes - G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron Busts
• Hard Hero Prototype - G1 Insection Bombshell Statue

Keep your eye on Hard Hero's listings to see if any additional Prototypes pop up.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Hard Hero G1 Statue Prototypes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The second assortment of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Class toys have now been found at US retail! They are popping up in both Alhambra, CA and Boise, ID from early sightings, so the hunt for more Cyberverse goodness is now well and truly on! This assortment is the Movie / Prime hybrid assortment and adds Prime Breakdown into the mix along with Movie Mirage, Soundwave and Evac.

Happy hunting all!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Wave 2 Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a newsletter update from our sponsors Robot Kingdom. In this update in addition to the Sunstorm and Transformers Prime RC car preorders, there are also preorders for BAPE ~A Bathing Ape~ Convoy Grey Camo Versionand Transformers Prime Voyager Class Wave 2 Case of 4. Instock now are a wide variety of items including the complete assortment of recently released Transformers Prime Arms Micron and EZ Collection figures!

Click here to visit Robot Kingdom and start shopping.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1183 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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More BotCon news, courtesy of the BotCon Twitter account. The one and only Peter Cullen will be on hand at BotCon 2012. For the three people who don't know, Peter Cullen is the voice actor of Optimus Prime in Generation One, the Movies, and can currently be heard in Transformers Prime. Aside from Optimus Prime, Cullen is also known for voicing Ironhide in Generation One and Eeyore in many Winnie The Pooh productions.

Happy by the announcement? Have you come to the sudden realization that this BotCon has three Optimus Prime voice-actors confirmed thus far? Sound off in the discussion board by hitting the link below.

Original Source: Peter Cullen to attend BotCon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Once again, Transformers fan site TFND.net has provided us with our first look at Shadow Strike Bumblebee, a repaint of the Robots in Disguise deluxe Bumblebee. The sharp black and yellow deco is highly reminiscent of Dark of the Moon Cyberfire Bumblebee.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime - Shadow Strike Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TV Shows on DVD reports that there is a new Transformers Prime DVD coming our way from Shout! Factory. Due out on July 31st with an MSRP of $14.97, this DVD is called "One Shall Stand", and features the trifecta of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Unicron on the cover with what looks like Cybertron in the background.

The exact contents of the DVD are unknown at this time, but given the name and the fact Unicron is right there on the cover, expect it to cover the season 1 finale - and possibly the season 2 premiere Orion Pax as well, for the complete seven episode story arc. It's aimed for more casual viewers who might not want to lay out the cash for a full season set, much like the previous Darkness Rising single DVD set.

Original Source: Transformers Prime One Shall Stand DVD @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With a little under three weeks left to go before Botcon 2012 opens, registration for this year's convention has gone back online. Please note that at this time you need to be a member of the Transformers Collectors Club to register, as you will need to log in with their Club store account.

The club store is set to go back online Monday if you need to create a new membership.

The cutoff for pre-registration is set at next Friday, 13 April, so you have a week to pre-register for this year's convention unless you want to go with walk-in registration.

Click here to go to the registration page.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Registration Back Online for Club Members @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A reminder for you friends - tune in to The Hub today at 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT to catch the all new episode of Transformers Prime. Titled Nemesis Prime, it is an episode where the title alone tells you most of what you really need to know about the series.

To get your motor running here are a couple of preview images by way of i09 and the Transformers Facebook page - then tune in to The Hub later today and catch the full episode!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Nemesis Prime Airs Today @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Prime has made its Japanese debut! The show is accompanied in Japan by an intro made up of clips from the series, accompanied by a wonderfully out of place theme song. According to 2005 Boards member Sprocket the Arms Micron theatre segments are low budget CGI, with basically the three weapons floating around for the whole sequence, so probably your typical omake segment. In terms of voices, Starscream is less Steve Blum menacing and more flamboyant, Bumblebee is the same as ever, and Arcee likes to say "this is / you are the worst" a whole lot.

All the characters also say "Arms Up" when deploying their weapons, and "TRANSFORMMMM!" when transforming, even the Vehicons, which you might arguably have expected from previous Japanese Transformers dubs.

Check out the intro and ending credits videos below - notice also the ending credits show a "next time" segment in the credits themselves, a nice touch but not as seamlessly integrated as other examples of the style, such as the Tales of the Abyss anime.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japanese Airing @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a bunch more new Transformers Toy Galleries coming your way over the next few days, and we're going to be starting the ball rolling with the newest and hotest Transformers Prime releases. Fresh from Deluxe Wave 3 is the mainline version of the Vehicon!

Every Vehicon knows how likely he is to be dismantled - either by the Autobots, or by a Decepticon commander in need of spare parts. Danger is part of the life for them, and they welcome it. To a Vehicon, happiness is loyalty to Megatron and a warm blaster cannon.

So, to sum up the Transformers Prime Vehicon in a single word? Awesome. A total must-buy for all fans of the show, and even if you are not a Transformers Prime collector, track down a friend who is when this one hits and have a play about with it to experience one of the cleverest car to robot transformations in a few years. The Hasbro / Takara-Tomy designers have outdone themselves with this release.

Click the link below and check out the full gallery. Read on for a few more of this fan's thoughts on this awesome new toy!

Transformers Prime Vehicon Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Vehicon Gallery & Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member uranusdd has been kind enough to post several new photos of the final Dr. Wu accessory kit for Henkei and Universe Hound.

The kit, shown in package, includes two gas canisters, two different weapons capable of combining, and a backpack mount for both robot and vehicle modes.
A pair of missiles are also included for Hound's boxmate Ravage. The 5mm posts on the missiles mean they can be used with your G1 Ravage if so desired.

Check out all the new photos after the jump!

Original Source: Dr. Wu MSG-03 Classics Hound accessory set - final photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for another look at an upcoming Transformers Prime toy from Deluxe Wave 3 - this time it is the turn of the Decepticon scientist / medic / narcissist, Knock Out!

KNOCK OUT is oily slick; the ultimate salesman. Everyone knows his weapons are dangerous and prone to malfunction, and his installation methods often leave DECEPTICONS scarred and crippled. But who can resist having quantum disintegration at his fingertips?

Unlike Vehicon, who made a lot of good first impressions from the very first picture, Knock Out is one of those toys who got off to a bad start with a mistransformed initial picture, which is a pity because he is actually not a bad little toy at all. Decently poseable, clever and full of personality, check out our gallery by clicking the link below and read on for this writer's thoughts on why Prime Knock Out is a worthy addition to your Transformers Prime Decepticon lineup.

Transformers Prime Knock Out Gallery

Original Source: Transformers Prime Knock Out Review and Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Darkprime has captured the preview for next week's episode of Transformers Prime, Grill. Looks like Agent Fowler has some explaining to do - by way of a clip show!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 35 Grill Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new video released by Universal Studios Hollywood gives the opening date for Transformers the Ride. The ride is due to open to general admission on 25 May 2012. However, as 2005 boards member MTME points out, those with an annual pass can experience the ride early, on 4-6 May.

Check out the announcement trailer below:

Original Source: Transformers the Ride Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood 25 May 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Mark Bellomo will be attending NJCC as a special guest, promoting his new book, "Totally Tubular '80s Toys". Filled with super rad toys and bodacious memories, this righteous ride back in time when Madonna ruled and Spinal Tap amplifiers went to 11. You'll find everything from He-Man to Cabbage Patch Kids, Trivial Pursuit to Rubik's Cube, Transformers to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, Pac-Man, Mario Bros, Donkey Kong-as well as lots of fun and smiles.

Mark Bellomo has written more than 150 articles for ToyFare, Wizard Magazine, Lee's Toy Review, Tomart's Action Figure Digest, and most recently for Toy Shop Magazine, where he served a lengthy tenure as their Action Figure Columnist. He has written a number of composition/rhetoric texts, has published critical literary articles, and has authored a number of bestselling books on action figures and pop culture: Warman's Action Figures Field Guide, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, Warman's Field Guide to Transformers, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1994 (1st & 2nd editions), and the recently-released Totally Tubular 80’s Toys. Bellomo contributes three chapters each year to Toys & Prices (2007 2011), and has also been featured in The Collectable Spectacle currently posted on YouTube.

Make sure to check out all of Mark Bellomo's Books At Amazon.com

Amazon.com: Mark Bellomo: Books

New Jersey Collectors Con

Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, May 6th, 2011

New Jersey Collectors Con is just a little less then month away! May 6th, 2012 NJCC comes to life bringing G.I. Joe, Transformers and ThunderCats and 80's Toys together under one roof. Dealer registration is now open and we are More Then 75% Sold Out. Do not wait to the last minute to grab your Dealer space at the next NJCC 2012. Dealers can contact fran@njcc.co for more information.

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

To discuss this topic click the Title Bar!

Original Source: New Jersey Collectors Con Announces Mark Bellomo As Guest! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 staff member SydneyY (with help from Aernaroth, Shin Densetsu and Pravus Prime) has helpfully translated another interview for your enjoyment. Originally presented in Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 1, this interview with the legendary Transformers designers Hideaki Yoke & Koujin Oono touches on the very origins of the Transformers line and the entire history of Generation 1, right down to the modern lines. It is a fascinating look into the design aspects behind some of the most significant choices in the run of the series, such as Headmasters. Read on and check out the translation of the interview with the founding fathers of Transformers toys.

Original Source: Transformers Who's Who Hideaki Yoke & Koujin Oono on the History of Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Kabaya have brought us a whole range of Transformers gum kits over the last two years - now they are going large. A listing for DX Transformers Gum has appeared on the Sproutoy Rakutan store, due for a release in July with a price of 2,625 for a box of twelve. The packaging shown so far is only a mockup, but by all indications the DX Transformers Gum series is going straight for the big guy himself right away - a new Transformers gum Fortress Maximus. By the looks of things, each box will contain a small Transformer with Micromaster level of transformation (Windcharger is shown), as well as a mini base - and all three mini bases connect together to make Fortress Maximus.

We'll update you once more information on this next evolution of Kabaya's Transformers Gum series comes to light.

Original Source: Kabaya DX Transformers Gum @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some pictures have reached us of an interesting oddity from Hasbro Asia. Fat Toys Corner Blog reports that Hasbro Asia has released a coin box to hold the commemorative coins that they have been issuing alongside the major releases of their region: MP9 Rodimus Prime, MP10 Optimus Prime, MP11 Starscream, Jetwing Optimus Prime and Encore Devastator. Interestingly it uses the English names for them all, in spite of MP9, MP10 and Devastator being released under their Japanese names.

The box itself features a Matrix design on the front of the box, and slides apart down the middle to reveal the contents. While a nice idea it does mean that the already nice packaging for the coins will need to be discarded to place them in this box!

Original Source: Hasbro Asia Commemorative Coin Box @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource:

Greetings SourceFans!
Our Spring Cleaning Sale continues on, with over 85 items up to 75% off! Click on through to visit TFsource and Save! Great news, MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream is now instock along with the First Wave of Takara/Tomy's Transformers Prime Arms Micron (AM) and Ez Series figures! We've just listed nearly 350 new recruits including some rarities from the Galaxy Force line, some Cybertron figures, as well as e-hobby and reissues. Be sure to scroll back through all the pages to see them all! New Recruits, New Source Article, New Reviews and so much more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource Spring Cleaning Continues!
2. MP-11 Starscream now instock!
3. Japanese Transformers Prime - Arms Micron and EZ Series New Instock and Preorders!
4. Now up for Preorder: Igear MW-03 Hench and MW-04 UFO
5. Now up for preorder: Universe - Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit!
6. New Recruits!
7. Transformers Prime - Cliffjumper Restock!
8. Now instock: BTS-05 Wave 2 - Nightfang and Savage!
9. New Source Article!
10. Now instock: Encore #22 Twincast!
11. Now up for preorder: TFC-007 Rage of Hercules set!
12. Newest Instock items at TFsource
13. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping! And click here to check out the Spring sale!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 9 April 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group IGear has revealed the next figure in their line of Mini Warriors, Cogz, their take on G1 Gears.

Staff Note: This is an unofficial product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara/Tomy.

Original Source: IGear MW-05: Cogz @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our next new Transformers Toy Gallery for you is the third and final member of Transformers Prime Deluxe Wave 3, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot spends most of his time trying to prove himself worthy of being called warrior by the older AUTOBOTS. Unfortunately, this often means either showing off, which bugs the more experienced soldiers, or rushing headlong into danger, which requires a rescue. He's got a lot of potential, but also a lot to learn.

A leading character from Transformers Armada - 10 years old this year! - Hot Shot makes a return to the Transformers line with this remold of Deluxe Wave 1 Bumblebee. He's using his blue deco from Transformers Cybertron since the role of yellow sports car Autobot was taken, and he's looking rather fine with a shiny blue deco and a new head sporting a visor that can be moved up or down like on the original Hot Shot.

Open the link below to view the full gallery, or read on for our review.

Transformers Prime Deluxe Hot Shot Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Hot Shot Gallery & Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is an interesting oddity unearthed by TFW2005 member Monzo - it seems that while most of the Cyberverse toys at retail are getting one or two line bios, there actually exist longer bios for the Cyberverse toys - these longer bios being pared down (perhaps for space reasons?) to the ones we see on the packaging. A bunch of them, for Bumblebee, Arcee, Vehicon, Breakdown, Evac, Mirage and Soundwave - the latter three Movieverse characters released in the Prime Cyberverse series - have surfaced on a Hasbro Toy Shop listing. There seems to be no sign of longer bios for Ratchet, Cliffjumper, or the Commander Class at this time - but who knows if and when such a thing might come to light?

Read on to view a copy of the extended bios.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Extended Bios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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According to a tweet by digital anime comic store AnicomiMAX (which came to our attention by way of Autobase Aichi), Beast Wars Neo is finally coming to DVD in Japan. The show, which like its predecessor Beast Wars Second has never had any sort of previous DVD release, is currently streaming on the AniMAX internet channel. It's due out on 26 September 2012 in Japan - no word on pricing or extras yet.

Original Source: Beast Wars Neo DVD Box Set - Released in Japan September 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new Transformers Rescue Bots episode is set to air on 5 May 2012! The next new episode is titled "Deep Trouble", with the description given on Zap2it as follows:

A shark targeting high-tech ocean equipment is spotted off the Griffin Rock shore.

Rescue Bots returns with new episodes this Saturday at 12:30pm ET | 9:30am PT on The Hub!

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes

04/14 Four Bots and a Baby
04/21 Walk on the Wild Side
04/21 Christmas in July
05/05 Deep Trouble

Original Source: Rescue Bots Episode 10 Deep Trouble @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.