[TFW2005]

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.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hey all - it's Saturday! And that means new Transformers episodes on The Hub!

First up at 12:30pm ET | 9:30am PT is a new episode of Transformers Rescue Bots - Walk on the Wild Side! It's an episode focusing on Boulder - he feels the Rescue Bots team needs an animal mascot, so he does the completely logical thing and goes to look for one at the zoo!

Then, at 8:30pm ET | 5:30 PT tune in to The Hub for Armada! No, not the Transformers show now celebrating its tenth anniversary, but an episode of Transformers Prime with the same name. We've got Bulkhead trapped on the Decepticon warship Nemesis, while others make an attempt on Megatron's life including... well, that would be telling! Tune in to The Hub and find out for yourself!

Original Source: Reminder - new Transformers Prime and Rescue Bots Episodes Air Today @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 sponsor Robot Kingdom have just sent us their latest newsletter. For those of you who missed out on those overseas Transformers: Dark of the Moon figures, you're in luck! Other hot items can be seen after the jump.

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Original Source: ROBOTKINGDOM.COM Newsletter #1185 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good news for all Transformers Prime fans - the next assortment of Deluxe class toys has just begun to appear at retail. A sighting in Texas from 2005 Boards member Bumblebee3 brings word that the third wave of Transformers Prime deluxes, which includes Knock Out, Hot Shot and Vehicon, has been sighted at a Target store in Houston, Texas. Just in time for Botcon in Texas next week!

Happy hunting all!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Wave 3 - Knock Out, Vehicon and Hot Shot - Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Cybergundam has shared a scan from Figure King 171. This scan shows several upcoming Japan only releases, including Million Publishing's Artfire and some information on Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor / Sideswipe.

The main focus here though is with the Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gashapon figures. Seen here in full color are the Optimus Prime Blaster and Bumblebee Sword Arms Microns, which resemble and are colored like their namesakes. Also shown are two versions each of Gob (cobra) and Zad (lizard), they seem to be coming in black and purple versions. No idea if that means one is meant to be rarer than the other though!

Check out the scan by clicking on the image thumbnail attached to this story.

Original Source: Figure King 171 Scan - Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gashapon Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have a promo now for next week's episode of Transformers Prime, Flying Mind! There may be some scenes in here that could be seen as spoilers, so view with caution! Captured by Youtuber FanofTransformers.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Flying Mind Promo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it has posted the title and description for the twelfth episode of Transformers Rescue Bots. Rescue Bots episode 12 is titled The Other Doctor.

Description (hover over to view) A scientist tries to replace the team with a new invention, leaving everyone out of the action.

This new episode is set to air on 19 May 2012!

Upcoming Rescue Bots Episodes

04/28 Christmas in July
05/05 Deep Trouble
05/12 Return of The Dino Bot
05/19 The Other Doctor

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 12 The Other Doctor @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Here at New Jersey Collectors Con the focus is on Collecting Action Figures! There are many other options for fans to attend shows but we like to think we present a unique event with the best toy dealers on the East Coast. Because our event is focused on the Toy Collector, we wanted to give back to the fans of our show by releasing the door prize schedule and the Mega Door Prize for the May 6th, 2012 NJCC Attack of the Toys!

The Transformers BOTCON Invasion set of Overlord Gigatron, Metalhawk, Heroic Decepticons Soundwave and Treadshot and Evil Autobots Ultra Magnus and Turbo Tracks will be this years NJCC 2012 Attack of the Toys Mega Door Prize. One lucky winner will be walking away with this awesome box-set, but the door prizes don't stop there.

The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement.

• 9AM NYCC 2011 Exclusive Marvel Universe HULK
• 10AM PURSUIT OF COBRA CYCLE ARMOUR
• 11AM PURSUIT OF COBRA HISS ATTACK SCOUT
• 12AM GIJOE RETALIATION MOVIE PRIZE PACK
• 1PM TRANSFORMERS PRIZE PACKAGE
• 2PM PURSUIT OF COBRA CYCLE ARMOUR
• 3PM PURSUIT OF COBRA HISS ATTACK SCOUT
• 3:30PM TRANSFORMERS BOTCON INVASION BOX SET

The NJCC 2012 Dealer Room is 100% sold out!

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: NJCC 2012 Mega Door Prize Giveaway! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus and Aaron are deadlocked in the sickzone, and trying to entice Omegus Prime to be a cool kid and join them. Also, Transformers!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 196

And with Botcon 2012 just around the corner, whether you're attending or not you'll want to check out our newest installment of BOTCON PREP for this year!

Supplemental 35 - BOTCON PREP 2012

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 196 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it has posted the title and description for the thirteenth episode of Transformers Rescue Bots. Rescue Bots episode 13 is titled The Reign of Morocco. This episode and episode 12, "The Other Doctor", will be aired back to back.

Description (hover over to view) Cody looks for proof that the new scientist's invention is really a villainous plan.

This new episode is set to air on May 19th 2012!

Upcoming Rescue Bots Episodes

04/28 Christmas in July
05/05 Deep Trouble
05/12 Return of The Dino Bot
05/19 The Other Doctor
05/19 The Reign of Morocco

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 13 The Reign of Morocco @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource! They've launched their new and improved site and have new rewards for shopping with them. Also, If you are attending Botcon or Dairycon - they are going to be at both shows! - be sure to swing by their table to pick up some great deals in person!

Great News SourceFans!
We invite everyone to visit the new and improved TFsource 3.0! We worked very closely with our customers to enhance the shopping experience and are excited to finally have everyone’s work come to fruition! Furthermore we are now offering two new features on the site we are very excited to announce. First is Source points – for all charged orders you will accrue Source points, used towards freebies (free Transformers!). Second we’re now offering free domestic shipping on all orders over $150, and reduced shipping on international orders over $150. So head on over to TFSource and check it out! We also welcome feedback on our new design or usability of the site. Please feel free to contact us directly with your feedback!

Will you be at Botcon in Dallas on Apr 26-29 or Dairycon in Fond du Lac, WI Apr 27-28? If so TFsource will be there! Please e-mail us if you would like us to bring specific toys! Visit The Transformers Collectors' Convention - BotCon 2012! and DTF, The Dairyland Transfan Association for more information.

We've got many new preorders and instock figures on the new site. Be sure to check out all the TFgoodness below!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for preorder: Make Toys Green Giant!
2. Now up for preorder: MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm!
3. Now instock: Make Toys Yellow Giant Set B - Crane and Dump Truck!
4. BTS-05 China Workaholics Exclusive - Yin & Yang - Now up for Preorder!
5. Now up for preoder: Transformers Generations 2012 Guidebook vol 1 and Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire!
6. Now instock: Universe Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit!
7. DMK-01 Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime now instock!
8. New Recruits!
9. New Source Article!
10. Japanese Transformers Prime udpate!
11. Transformers Prime - RID Voyagers - Wave 2 Preorders Up!
12. Now up for Preorder: Igear MW-03 Hench and MW-04 UFO
13. Now instock: BTS-05 Wave 2 - Nightfang and Savage!
14. Now instock: Encore #22 Twincast!
15. Now up for preorder: TFC-007 Rage of Hercules set!
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource
17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource 4-23 SourceNews! TFsource.com 3.0 is now live! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Behind the Thrills has posted a preview article on Transformers the Ride. Based on a "technical rehearsal" the article talks about the experience as a whole - the preview states that Transformers the Ride is an immersive experience which makes you forget you are on a theme park ride - or in other words, one that draws you into the world of the Transformers.

Check out the full preview on Behind the Thrills.

Original Source: Transformers the Ride 3D Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have teamed up with Perfect Effect once again to bring you an exclusive item. Following on from last year's Scouting Force X Stealth Version, Robot Kingdom & Perfect Effect will be offering a black version of Kingbat named Shadow Bat. The dark recolor of Kingbat is going to be priced at $35, is a limited run of 200 pieces, and will be available in some limited form, probably as a redeemable voucher purchase, at Botcon. Check out the images of this exclusive on Facebook.

Original Source: Perfect Effect & Robot Kingdom Exclusive PE-10X Shadow Bat @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW artisit Livio Ramondelli is the latest guest to be announced for Auto Assembly 2012. Livio's art credits for IDW include many covers, as well as the Cybertron based chapters of the Chaos saga and more recently Autocracy. As well as signing autographs throughout the weekend, he'll be taking the stage with Nick Roche and James Roberts on the Sunday afternoon for a dedicated IDW Publishing Transformers panel.

Auto Assembly 2012 takes place over the weekend of 3-5 August 2012 at the Hilton Metropole hotel in Birmingham UK. Find out more over at the Auto Assembly homepage.

Original Source: Livio Ramondelli to attend Auto Assembly 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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USA Network and Universal Studios Hollywood have teamed up to offer a Transformers the Ride Sweepstakes contest! One lucky winner of this contest open to US residents only will receive transportation, accommodation tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood as well as entry into the VIP Grand Opening of Transformers the Ride! Find out more and enter here!

Original Source: Transformers the Ride Sweepstakes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another new sighting for everyone now - the Transformers Prime Voyager Wave 2 has also been released at US retail! You can now look forward to being able to add the Voyager class versions of Starscream and Bulkhead to your Transformers Prime collections! This pair was sighted at a Target in Lodi, CA by 2005 Boards member Rubicon.

Happy hunting all! Don't forget to also have a look and see if Deluxe Wave 3 is also in stock!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Voyagers Starscream and Bulkhead Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 attended the Hasbro First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call live today. Unfortunately, there isn’t much to tell about upcoming toys this time. To make matters worse, guess what has been cancelled this year? It’s the Annual Hasbro Fall Investor Day; the very event which let us take a look at all the secret upcoming stuff like Trailers and Toylines. However, investors will be getting some info from Hasbro since they have decided to meet the investors in person.

Find out all this and more, after the jump.

Original Source: TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama has uploaded a preview of next week's new Transformers comic, Robots in Disguise Issue 4. The promos bill this as a Prowl-centric issue - as one of the most pivotal characters in this new tale to date, what new insight will we gain into the mind of this Autobot who wants to defend the peace the Autobots have won at any cost? Who will be by his side? We're told that the answers will be truly shocking! Pick it up on Wednesday!

Original Source: Transformers Robots in Disguise Issue 4 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Now that the Transformers Collector's Club exclusive Runamuck has started to arrive in people's mailboxes, we're getting to see some in-hand pictures of the Classics-styled update to the Battlecharger. By way of 2005 Boards member Agent Adam we can share with you these in-hand pictures of this new exclusive release - if you are lucky enough to have yours as well, hit that discuss button to share your pictures and thoughts as well!

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Exclusive Runamuck In-Hand Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's not just Runamuck who is arriving in people's mailboxes today - issue 44 of the Transformers Collector's Club Magazine is also arriving. In this month's edition of the TFCC magazine there is:

• A nice head-to-head shot of Prime & Megatron on the cover, hyping the 2012 Transformers Hall of Fame nominees.
• Higher quality pics of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Commander Ultra Magnus. These are the same pictures previously posted online, but now in a higher quality.
• There is an interview with Hasbro that goes into more detail about the combination features of the Generations / Fall of Cybertron Bruticus toy, with a hint that there may be other combiners in the future...
• An in-depth preview of Transformers the Ride
• Flash Forward part 2 6-page mini comic
• Transformers Animated Allspark Addendum profiles for Sizzle & Jhiaxus.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Magazine 44 Now Arriving @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The latest two-pack offering from 3rd Party group, Maketoys, is making their way into the hands of fans. You get a great look at vehicle mode, robot modes and a partially completed combined mode of Giant in these pictures of Mobile Crane and Dump Truck (Aka Generation 2 Hook and Long Haul). Both figures are seen here in two reviews: A video review by 2005 Board member TJ Duckett and a pictorial review from Brave Max.

Check out TJ's Video Review embedded below and check out Brave Max's pictorial review HERE.

Original Source: Maketoys Mobile Crane and Dump Truck Pictorial and Video Reviews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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For those of you who have exhausted your Tivo watching episodes on the Hub or are a younger fan that has yet to experiences the awesomeness that is Generation 1, you can now stream the entire Generation 1 series on Netflix. All 98 episodes are up to watch in HD. For those needing an extra dose of nostalgia, Netflix has also added the first 10 episodes of G.I.Joe A Real American Hero.

Get the popcorn. Check it out the link above!

Original Source: Generation 1 Live On Netflix @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Toys R Us have updated their website with a Rescue Bots DVD. This DVD includes the first two episodes, "Family of Heroes" and "Under Pressure", and is available for only $4.99. Not only is this our first listing of the new cartoon on DVD but you can score the DVD for free if you purchase ANY Rescue Bots toy. That includes any of the Rescue Bots, human figures, Playsets, or electronic figures.

Check out the link above for all the details. Roll to the rescue!

Original Source: Rescue Bots DVD - Free With Purchase @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The title and description of the next episode of Transformers Prime is now out! Episode 40, or season 2 episode 14, is titled "Triage". Description courtesy of Zap2it below:

During the third relic hunt Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one of a kind opportunity when Soundwave's deployer is disabled.

The new episode airs on May 19, 2012.

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

04/28 Flying Mind
05/05 Tunnel Vision
05/12 Triangulation
05/19 Triage

Original Source: Transformers Prime Triage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Board member for sharing with us a photo of the new Micron Giveaway campaign. This time around, the Microns will be from Takara's Arms Micron line and will feature "Shadow Ciel", "Shadow Arue", "Shadow Gora", and "Shadow Baro". Those are Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Megatron and Skywarp's Micron's respectivey.

No further details have been given just yet. But keep checking back for more info.

Original Source: Shadow Arms Micron Campaign Giveaway @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.