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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Artist for the Transformers Collectors' Club "Flash Foward" comic and IDW's Godzilla comic, Matt Frank (aka 2005 Board member TerraDestroyer), has stopped by to show us one of the prints he will be offering at Botcon 2012. This print features Fall of Cybertron Grimlock munchin' and crunchin' some Insecticons.

Will this be one of the prints you'll be picking up in artist alley this year? Sound off on the 2005 Board.

Original Source: Matt Frank Botcon 2012 Print @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing has sent over a press release for their upcoming Transformers Regeneration #81 comic, due out in July.

Writer Simon Furman and legendary TRANSFORMERS artist Andrew Wildman are back to their original roots with all-new stories, beginning with the free TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #80.5. Starting after 1991’s TRANSFORMERS #80 comic epic conclusion, the free issue picks up as OPTIMUS PRIME watches over a CYBERTRON that hasn't faced MEGATRON for decades. But that peace shudders to an end and dives headlong into July's new series. “The original TRANSFORMERS saga is back—with a vengeance!” exclaimed Furman, “‘epic’ doesn’t cover it!”

Click the title bar to read the full press release!

Original Source: IDW Transformers Regeneration #81 Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We've seen some pretty interesting Transformers Crossovers over the years. The Transformers brand has been fused with everything from Marvel Superheroes, Star Wars, and Disney products to the sometimes strange, like Kerororscream. Well, now thanks to a preorder on Robotkingdom, the weirdness level in crossover Transformers have been taken to a new level. Garigari-kun and Takara have teamed up to make a popsicle Transformer. If you're unfamiliar, Garigari-kun is an ice candy sold in Japan. This popsicle-former, called GARIGARI-kun Robo (Cola flavored), features the mascot for the brand that turns into a delicious frozen treat. If you're sick of the same old car and jet Transformers, this will be one to lock on preorder.

You can check out an advertisment for Garigari-kun embedded below.

Original Source: Takara Transformers Garigari-kun Crossover Figure @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Gaming website Kotaku have updated with new footage from Transformers Fall of Cybertron! Check out Grimlock rampaging below!

Original Source: New Fall of Cybertron Gameplay Footage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Following up on the story we just reported, Amazon.co.jp has revealed to us the new color schemes the Transformers United EX Master Series will have. See on the site are:

• United EX Roller Master Vs Chopper Master (Repaints of Icepick and Searchlight) Rollermaster features a color scheme similar to Dark of the Moon Human Alliance K-Mart exclusive Icepick and Chopper Master is sporting a white and green color scheme.
• United EX Combat Master Prime Mode (Repaint of PCC Bombshock with Combaticons, the new color scheme doesn't stray too far from the original, but it does give a more unified look.
• United EX Jet Master Prime Mode (Repaint of PCC Skyburst with Aerialbots) Again, Not a huge departure from the original US release, but a more white and blue unified theme.

Hopefully more United EX Master figures are planned as fans of the line love making new combinations of awesome.

Check out the new pics by clicking the title bar and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss.

Original Source: New Decos for United EX Master Series Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsors Robot Kingdom have posted the news you have been waiting for - a first look at several new and upcoming Transformers Prime releases! All of these are from the Japanese assortments, so these are the Arms Micron versions. These are the toys you've been hearing about these past few days so read on and check out the images! On show here are our first ever looks at:

AM-19 Gaia Unicron - awesome looking design that presents the tall look of the character from the show with the big horns on his shoulders, and skeltal demonic wings. One of the images shows what looks like some kind of combination with Arms Micron / Voyager Powerizer Optimus Prime?

AM-15 Darkness Megatron - appears to be the Voyager as was originally speculated, but also comes with two Arms Microns, one of which is named "Gora II" and forms an arm cannon and the other which resembles Ratbat. Images demonstrate it variously forming a wicked looking sword and demonic wings for Megatron's back or jet mode. The winged robot mode seems very impressive and reminiscent of the silhouette of Robots in Disguise Megatron / Car Robots Gigatron.

AM-16 Jet Vehicon - appears to be the same basic toy as the regular car Vehicon, but "reshelled" with the jet mode parts.

United EX Jet Master Prime Mode - Japanese release of Power Core Combiners Skyburst and Aerialbots.

United EX Combat Master Prime Mode - Japanese release of Power Core Combiners Bombshock and Combaticons.

United EX Roller Master Vs Chopper Master - Japanese releases of Power Core Combiners Icepick and Searchlight, respectively.

It's worth noting that the images for the United EX releases are the same Hasbro stock images we have seen before, so as these are early solicits it is entirely possible that the final decos will be different.

Transformers Prime Arms Micron series AM-17 Autobot Swerve and AM-18 Airracchnid are both shown in silhouette, as are the accompanying Microns for everyone that is not Darkness Megatron. They all use the silhouette of Bumblebee's B.2 Arms Micron so again, are almost certainly placeholders.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Gaia Unicron, Darkness Megatron, Jet Vehicon and more revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toonzone has posted a preview clip and a new still from this Saturday's new episode of Transformers Prime, Armada. Check it out below! WARNING: There is a potential spoiler in this video!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 36 Armada Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With a little over a week to go before Botcon begins and the hordes of Transformers fans descend upon an unsuspecting Dallas Texas Botcon has announced a pair more artists for this year's Artists Alley. Colorist Josh Perez and artist Robby Musso are the latest two additions to the convention guest line up - be sure to go and say hi to them and maybe get a sketch while you're at the con!

Also, on Twitter, Botcon has announced that there will be a Cosplay contest. All weekend long the various costumes at the convention will be scored, with the top three posted on Twitter on Sunday - the winning costume will be featured on the cover of the Transformers Collectors Club Magazine issue 45, and will be announced at the Cosplay panel on Sunday at 2pm! You can follow the whole thing on the Botcon Twitter feed even if you are not at the convention! Transformers costuming gets more amazing every year, so the top three all promise to be something extra-special.

Original Source: Botcon Artist Alley Updates and Cosplay Contest @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics Shipping list for next week, 25 April. There's just one Transformers comic on the list for next week - Robots in Disguise issue 4 and it's the issue where Prowl is set to take the centre stage. Check out the next chapter in John Barber's epic new Transformers saga when it hits your local comic shop next week! Many thanks as always go to D-Drive for the news tip.

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING #4 (also 1-in-10 incentive cover)

(W) John Barber (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) Casey Coller, Andrew Griffith
PROWL UNCHAINED! In what's sure to be the most shocking Transformers comic of 2012-PROWL defends the fledgling government of CYBERTRON against the DECEPTICONS. But how far will he go-and who will chose to stand by his side? The answers will shock you!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 25 April @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom has updated their Facebook page with teaser photos of third party group X-Transbots' Galvatron conversion set for Generations War for Cybertron Megatron. These early photos show a familiar tri-pointed crest and replacement chest piece.

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

Original Source: X-Transbots Galvatron Upgrade Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has posted the first five pages of today's new issue of IDW's Transformers More Than Meets The Eye complete with commentary from the creators. Delving into the first five pages of the book and expanding upon everything from the infectious characters to the design of the Lost Light are James Roberts, Alex Milne and Josh Burcham. Make sure to check this out and see what's going on behind the scenes!

Click on the title bar to read the commentary and join More Than Meet's The Eye #4's review and discussion thread in our Transformers Comics Forum.

Original Source: More Than Meets The Eye #4 Creator Commentary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member firehawc_69 is an annual pass holder at Universal Studios. As such, he recieves cool stuff in his e-mail regarding Transformers The Ride which will be opening next month for fans of the Transformers as well as fans of theme park attractions. Take a look at this exclusive behind the scenes making of video he has shared with us!

Original Source: The Making of Transformers The Ride Exclusive Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out some new screen shots of in game footage from Activision for the upcoming Fall of Cybertron video game. The video of Grimlock gameplay is also attached again along with the pictures after the break!

Original Source: New Fall of Cybertron Gameplay Screen Shots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We recieved an update from site sponsor RoboKingdom late last night, Transformers Prime First Edition Voyager Bulkhead is being restocked! This is exciting news for fans who missed out on this amazing piece. Preorders are available and only a limited stock remains, orders are first come, first served.
This is the Hasbro version, not the TakaraTomy version.

Don't hesistate! Get your First Edition Bulkhead HERE!

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Update-Transformers Prime First Edition Voyager Bulkhead Restock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon Facebook and TFcon Twitter accounts have been updated with the news that TFcon 2012 Preregistration will go live May 1st.

TFcon 2012 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers voice actor Scott McNeil and Hasbro Canada with more to be announced.

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.

Original Source: TFcon 2012 Preregistration will go live May 1st @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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BTS Toys has released some pictures of their next release. Coming up next are some new recolors of their Tremor and Frequenzy cassettes named Yin and Yang. These custom pieces are done in a style that would not look out of place among the Generation 2 toys. They are a limited run of 500 pieces, and are only being released in China as well as online in limited numbers through TFSource and Big Bad Toy Store. They are due for a release in early to mid May 2012.

Read on and check out all the pictures that BTS has released for this new set by way of TFSource's Facebook page.

Original Source: BTS-05 Yin and Yang China, Big Bad Toy Store and TFSource exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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You can fight! Transformer! Vangelus to Gogdog to Seth Buzzard, moero! You are the only one! Geppu!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 195

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

Original Source: WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode 195 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website yet again with new artists announced for the Botcon 2012 artist alley:

Be sure to check out these two amazing artists, both of whom will be attending BotCon 2012... Livio Ramondelli and Dan Khanna!

Livio has worked on various Transformers titles for IDW, including "Transformers: Autocracy". Dan Khanna has worked on different Transformers projects for several companies for well over a decade and is the artist behind the "Transformers: Invasion" comic offered this year at BotCon 2012.

Be sure to visit both Livio and Dan at the BotCon 2012 Artist Alley!

Original Source: Botcon Artist Alley Update: Livio Ramondelli and Dan Khanna @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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ACToys has posted up some pictures of the upcoming Maketoys Giant 3rd Party custom figure. What's so exciting about this? Well, this is the first time we've seen official pictures of the figure in delicious Decepticon Green and purple. This figure will be released after Maketoys finishes releasing their Yellow G2 version of the figure. They're on the second set of two figures right now.

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

Make sure to keep it locked on TFW as we update you on more info and pictures regarding this and all 3rd party items and when they'll go up for preorder.

Original Source: Maketoys Giant Revealed in Green @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy have updated their Youtube channel with two really fun videos promoting their Transformers Prime Arms Micron line. In these videos, we can see what one can do if you have multiple Arms Microns and the different combinations one can make. Toy develpers Mr. Hironori Kobayashi and Mr. Takashi Namase discuss the Arms Micron line in the videos (No subtitles or translation yet). Good news for those thinking about preordering the recently announced individual Arms Micron figures.

Also, Autobase Aichi is reporting a shop listing for the individual Arms Microns at Rakuten, the lineup will be:

Wave 1 (July)
Micron A (Combiner Sword)
Micron B (Combiner Sword)
Micron C (Combiner Sword)
Micron CL 2 (Cliffjumper's Micron)
Micron Baro/Bulo 2 (Skywarp's Micron)
Micron Zida 2 (Terrorcon Cliffjumper's Micron)

Wave 2 (August)
Micron D (Combiner Shield)
Micron E (Combiner Shield)
Micron F (Combiner Shield)

A, B and C appear to be Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Ratchet's Microns as they form "Star Saber". Wave 2 "Combiner Shield" Microns are yet to be revealed.

Check out the videos TakaraTomy posted below!

Original Source: TakaraTomy Update - Arms Micron Combination Videos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Matt Moylan has updated his website, Lil Formers, with more entries into his "Dreamslaves" section. As previously updated, these entries delve into the behind the scenes of the failed Dreamwave comics publisher, as told through Matt when he was Post-production manager. The most recent of these articles contains five pages of the unreleased War Within: The Age of Wrath #4! With art by Joe Ng and Marcelo Matere, get a glimpse of what you may have only read about in the scripts sold by Simon Furman at conventions.

Additionally, Matt has a few more updates for Dreamslaves. Read on to learn about Ratchet's red crosses, Stat work and stealing from Devil's Due!

Original Source: Unpublished The War Within The Age of Wrath Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Some new Featured Ebay Auctions today. Some really cool Vintage Transformers G1 non-toy items. Stuff like watches, radios, helmets, party supplies, etc. Check them out below.

• Time Warrior Watch MIB * 100% Complete Vintage 1985 G1 Transformers Free Ship | eBay
• Transformers G1 Electronic Optimus Prime Helmet | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS PARTY LOOT BAGS 8 PACK VINTAGE 1984 SEALED | eBay
• Vintage Transformers Pillow Case G1 optimus prime megatron rare | eBay
• Transformers G1 Optimus Prime AM Radio | eBay
• UNOPENED VINTAGE 1980's TRANSFORMERS PARTY BLOWOUTS | eBay
• Vintage 80's Transformers Tech Specometer Eleven by Nasta Ind, unsed, AFA it | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS 1984 ? headset radio Autobot MIB robot,unused | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Vintage G1 Stuff @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Maketoys have updated their site with new images and information on their Mobine - unofficial custom take on The Fallen. The numerous sockets around the toy have finally been explained as being Power Core Combiner sockets - Mobine when transformed forms two tanks, evidently one of them becomes a mass of guns and other weapons that can attach to Power Core Combiners using their combiner ports. Presumably looking at that last colored image the weapons also combine to form limbs for a main figure, which we are assuming is the second tank that has been shown (yet to be seen in color).

As for the colors, Maketoy has diverged from the usual Fallen style of black and brimstone for a more military deco. Perhaps like their green Giant a black version will eventually follow.

Original Source: Maketoys Mobine / Unofficial Fallen Color Pics and New Features Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Coming to you by way of many online retailers we have a look at most of the releases in the Takara-Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron single releases. The single pack versions of the Arms Microns feature a healthy mix of repeats of the existing Arms Micron releases such as Cliffjumper, Skywarp and Soundwave's partners, plus some new designs. The images we have here tease at how the individual Arms Microns can not only stand as individual releases, but combine with each other to form new weapons to "Arms Up!" your Transformers with.

If you like what you are seeing - and I most certainly do! - you might be interested to know that these are up for preorder by way of the fine people at our sponsors Robot Kingdom, Big Bad Toy Store and TFSource.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Single Packs Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Well, not even a day later after the reveal of the Maketoys Giant figure in the green color scheme do the preorders become available! This green version of the unofficial Devastator figure is now available for preorder on site sponsors Bigbadtoystore and TFsource. You can get all six Maketoys figures in one box set for $355.95.

You can lock in your preorders at the links above. Once you've done so, head over to the 3rd party forum and rejoice!

Original Source: Maketoys Giant Green Version Boxset Available for Preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.