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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, 9 May, from the ever-helpful 2005 Boards member D-Drive. Coming at you next week is the sixth volume in the Transformers IDW Collection series of hardcovers. The next volume covers the early part of the IDW ongoing run - containing the first six issues of the ongoing series by Mike Costa, the Bumblebee and Last Stand of the Wrekcers miniseries and the Prowl Spotlight issue. These are the issues that set up so much of the groundwork for all that has followed since - check them out if you like collecting your comics in hardback format! Full solicit details are below, and you can find this one in your local comic shop next Wednesday, 9 May.

TRANSFORMERS IDW COLLECTION VOL 6 HC

(W) Mike Costa & Various (A) Don Figueroa & Various (CA) E. J. Su

The re-presentation of IDW's Transformers Universe continues in volume 6! Includes the first six issues of the ongoing series written by Mike Costa and drawn by Don Figueroa, the four-issue Bumblebee series by Zander Cannon and Chee, the fan favorite Last Stand of the Wreckers by James Roberts and Nick Roche, and the Prowl Spotlight.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for May 9 - IDW Collection Volume 6 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Several members of our 2005 Boards are reporting that their Iacon / Non-Attendee Botcon 2012 sets are now shipping out. The Iacon sets consist of the six figure Transformers Invasion boxed set - watch your inboxes for your shipping notifications and your mailboxes for this year's new set friends!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Iacon Non-Attendee Sets Shipping @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IO9 has posted a promotional clip from this weekend's all new episode of Transformers Prime Tunnel Vision. It's an episode about a race for a new Iacon relic beneath the streets of New York City - but more importantly, this clip includes a scene involving the Decepticon Knock Out that I think you have all been waiting for! Check out the link above or the Youtube version embedded below - and tune in this Saturday at 5:30 PT | 8:30 ET for the all-new episode!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 38 Tunnel Vision Promotional Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has released official images of the Transformers Generations 2.0 Deluxe Wave 1, which is the first wave of new Transformers Fall of Cybertron toys. Coming our way this summer in this assortment are Optimus Prime, Shockwave and Autobot Jazz. We've seen these guys packaged at Botcon 2012 - now see the official Hasbro photography, passed along to us from Hasbro by 2005 Boards member Juise.

Original Source: Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Class Wave 1 In Packaging Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys have added some new images to their Facebook page to show off their upcoming Iron Army custom sets. The new color images demonstrate the different modes of each of the four vehicles, along with the combined modes with both Heavytread and also Bombshock from the Power Core Combiners series.

The new images also indicate that these will be released in two individual sets rather than a set of all four. Set A will include the tan Tiger-1 tank and the grey-blue P-51 Mustang fighter while Set B will include the green T-34 tank and the brown J7 Shinden fighter. Text attached to another of the images teases that TFC Toys intends to continue to expand their Iron Army with more releases in future.

Original Source: TFC Toys Iron Army Colored Promotional Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another update from Dr Wu and the Transformers Galaxy Facebook group - a trio of new images of the Dr Wu "Martyr" alternate zombie head for Transformers Prime Cliffjumper. The alternate head for the mainline release of Cliffjumper is on show here as a painted prototype, still looking a bit rough around the edges. Check out the images by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: Dr Wu DW-PT-02 Martyr Cliffjumper Head New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook Transformers Fan Group Transformers Galaxy has posted images of a pair of the TFC Targetroids Optimax and Hotflame done up in the decos of the Shattered Glass Optimus Prime and Rodimus respectively. The duo are set to be exclusive to an event organised by Singapore fan group SG Collect, more information is not available at this time.

Original Source: SGC Shattered Glass Targetroids @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Singapore Transformers Fan Group Planet Iacon has posted a new image of an upcoming project by Fan Group Dr Wu. The new project is a pair of show accurate guns for Transformers Prime (First Edition or Mainline) Optimus Prime. Design wise, these are outright copies of the gun that came with the First Edition, right down to the hole under the barrel for mounting the First Edition's sword. The difference is these are painted in silver rather than black with metallic flake, and have some blue accents.

Original Source: Dr Wu DW-PT-03 Prime Guns @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Word reaches us via the official Botcon Twitter account that the Shattered Glass Soundwave headband from the Botcon 2012 Transformers Collector's Club store will be receiving a second run. So if you're a fan of having your characters look as they do in the fiction and are considering paying the inflated secondary market prices for the Soundwave headband to complete your Shattered Glass Soundwave, you'll want to hang fire for the time being to get this second run straight from the source.

Stay tuned for more information.

Original Source: Shattered Glass Soundwave Headband to Receive Official Second Run @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers Prime site with new high-res official images of Arms Micron AM-10 Bulkhead with B.H. and AM-11 Arcee with A.R.C.

The Arms Micron series toys each feature new Micron posts to attach their Arms Microns to - they also feature the "build it yourself" Arms Micron model kits and decal sheets. According to the new pages, B.H. and A.R.C. can be combined with Cliffjumper's C.L. to form a "Super Galaxy Launcher"

Read on to check out our mirror of the images.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Arms Micron Arcee and Bulkhead Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party group Toyworld have updated their Facebook page with new images of their unofficial custom Hegemon figure. This Generation 1 homaged Megatron figure is shown in these new pictures with a tagline that reads "release soon". The Facebook page also specifies that these are pictures of the final product.

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

Take a look at the images after the jump and then join in the discussion in the 3rd Party Discussion forum.

Original Source: ToyWorld Hegemon Final Product Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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In a bit of news overlooked during Botcon, the Facebook page of Dr. Wu has updated with a few new items. First off, a new accessory for your Transformers Prime toys. A chunk of "Dark Force" aka "Dark Energon. Perfect for those who wish to impale their recently deceased Cliffjumpers and bring them back to life as an insane zombie Transformer!

Speaking of which, Dr Wu has updated with a sticker accessory to go with their previously announced DW-PT02 Martyr set. This set will convert your Deluxe Robots In Disguise Cliffjumper into his more terrifying, undead self. You can check out the images for Martyr in this thread.

Click on the title bar to read more about the Dark Force accessory and enjoy all things 3rd party in our 3rd Party Discussion Forum.

Original Source: DW-PT02a Dark Force @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TheAlistDaily.com has posted an interview with High Moon Studios President Peter Della Penna and Marketing Manager Greg Agius about the Transformers brand and the new Transformers: Fall of Cybertron video game. In the interview, they discuss how they came upon the opportunity to make a new Transformers video game in the first place, tapping veteran voice actors and what went into bringing the Dinobots into the game.

Check out the full interview by clicking the title bar or the link above.

Original Source: Fall Of Cybertron Interview: Transforming a Brand Into a Game @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Josh has shared with us something really cool - the artwork for the Geoff Senior retailer incentive cover of the upcoming Transformers Regeneration 1 #81, which he colored! Geoff Senior for those not aware worked on the original Generation 1 book for Marvel UK and brought to life many memorable pieces of artwork for the series. This retailer incentive cover goes right back to the original Marvel run's style with a big serving of nostalgia, resurrecting the classic retro style of the original comic series. Click the thumbnail at left to check it out.

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration 1 #81 Geoff Senior Retailer Incentive Cover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Movie series pinball tables were on show at Botcon for any convention attendees to come over and have a play on. 2005 Boards staff member Seth Buzzard (with an assist from Quinjester) recorded his time with the pinball table, complete with his thoughts. Check out the video, embedded below:

Original Source: Transformers Pinball Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Each year, Botcon is host to lots of different events that are directed towards fans' interests. Two such events have been favorites of fans and artists alike for many years: The Customs Contest and the Fan Art Contest are both highly-anticipated events, and TFW2005.com now has galleries of both contests!

Click the link to jump to the Botcon 2012 Customs Contest Gallery here: Botcon 2012 Customs Contest Gallery

Click the link to jump to the Botcon 2012 Fan Art Contest Gallery here: Botcon 2012 Fan Art Contest Gallery

Also, have some fun keeping a check on the plethora of projects created by the many talented kitbashers in Radicons Customs and illustrations by the fantastically creative artists in the Fan Art Forum.

(A special "thank you" to Secretcode for shooting both galleries of images!)

Original Source: Botcon Customs and Fan Art Contests - Gallery Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon 2012 has come and gone. While we may be seperated from our friends and fellow fans whom we share the excellent hobby of collecting Transformers with, we do have one thing to help keep the memories fresh. Botcon 2012 Exclusive toys! Several 2005 Board members have taken the time to review this years offerings from Fun Publications. We have both pictorial review or video review flavors! Still on the fence about getting some of the figures? This is a great place to check them all out beforehand.

Invasion Boxset Figures Pictorial Reviews:
Shattered Glass Soundwave
Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus
Shattered Glass Tracks
Shattered Glass Treadshot
Classics Metalhawk
Classics Gigatron

Botcon 2012 Attendee Only Exclusives
Shattered Glass Soundwave Headband
Classics Kick-Off
Classics Spinister
Shattered Glass Junkions Troop Builder set
Shattered Glass Generation 2 Optimus Prime
Shattered Glass Bard of Darkmount
Shattered Glass Octopunch

Botcon 2012 Video Reviews
Shattered Glass Generation 2 Optimus Prime
Classics Kick-off

Over the next week, check back for full galleries of all the figures above, here on TFW2005.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Exclusives Feedback Roundup @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Take this next bit of news with a huge grain of salt for the time being. According to 2005 Board member Catz, Hasbro has sent out solicitations that include some recently cancelled Transformers Prime and Transformers Dark of the Moon figures. As of now, these may only be appearing in Asia. Included in the solicitations are the following:

TRA PRIME DELUXE AST (to be released May 28th)
2x Arcee
3x Cliffjumper
3x Vehicon

TRA MOVIE ALL STAR DELUXE ASST (to be released May 21st)
8x Autobot Que

Again, until we see preorders for these items, take this as a grain of salt. Catz is very reliable with his news, so hopefully those who missed out on any of these figures can finally get their hands on them through online retailers. We will find out in the coming weeks and keep you updated here on TFW.

Original Source: RUMOR: Hasbro Releasing First Edition and Movie All Star Figures in Asia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier this week, Transformers Masterforce was released on DVD from Shout Factory in the US. Now, we have news that the final installment of the Japanese trilogy, Transformers Victory, is confirmed to have a release date of August 28th of this year. TVshowsonDVD confirms this news and there is a link on their website to preorder from Amazon.com.

With its glorious return to the classic TRANSFORMERS, VICTORY - the third and final installment of the Japanese-exclusive series - introduces four new factions to the TRANSFORMERS universe. Each group comes equipped with its own unique power and the ability to combine to form much larger, more powerful Transformers, immediately making each and every battle even more epic! Now, for the first time in North America, you can enjoy 37 action-packed episodes of VICTORY on DVD in its original Japanese language with brand-new English subtitles!
On August 28th, Shout! Factory and Hasbro bring you the final individual set out of the previously-available "Complete Japanese Transformers Collection" package. The 4-DVD release of Transformers: Victory - The Japanese Collection, priced at $29.93 SRP, will be available at participating retailers with 870 minutes of animated action. Presented in full screen video, the audio is in the original Japanese language but English subtitles are included as well. There's also a bonus Art Gallery on board.

Click on the title bar to discuss this exciting news!

Original Source: Transformers Victory DVD Set To Be Released In August @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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The NJCC 2012 H.A.Z.A.R.D. HISS TANK and Door Prizes will be given away at random via raffle tickets. Anybody who attends NJCC 2012 at early admission will receive 4 tickets for door prizes, and general admission will receive 1 ticket. One H.A.Z.A.R.D. HISS TANK will be given away per hour.

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 This Sunday May 6th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom has sent us a quick update on their latest promotion. The full dispatch can be viewed after the jump, but the deal is:

If you purchase over $200 (USD) worth of merchandise, you'll receive one of the following Takara exclusive Shadow Arms Micron, free! Over $600 spent will net you all four.

Shadow Varo (microns with AM-06 Skywarp)
Shadow Ciel (microns with AM-03 Cliffjumper)
Shadow Are (microns with AM-04 Ratchet)
Shadow Gola (microns with AM-05 Megatron)

Microns are already exclusive to Takara Transformers: Prime figures, and the ones mentioned in the promotion are even more exclusive and feature smokey transparent plastic.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom - Shadow Arms Micron Promotion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Are you one of the many eagerly awaiting the release of the Generations series Fall of Cybertron Bruticus, but dreading the inevitable short-packing of one or more of the Combaticons making it hard to finish your Bruticus? Well, worry not, because along with the "game accurate" giftset coming out of the San Diego Comic Con this year, there's reports coming to us from UK fansite Fullmetal Hero that Amazon will also be offering an exclusive giftset release for Bruticus. It's expected to be the same colors as the retail release, only offered in a gift box rather than individually.

This naturally might be a good way to get hold of all five without risking the disappointment of not being able to find the fifth man to complete the gestalt, especially if the SDCC exclusive is out of your reach or you prefer the more vibrant colors of the mass retail edition.

Check out the original news report here.

Original Source: Generations Fall of Cybertron Bruticus Amazon Exclusive Giftset? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thai website Larckyray.com has uploaded a solicitation for a two pack featuring 2007 Movie Leader figures Optimus Prime and Megatron. An odd choice for a release, but these two figures were not widely available back in 2007 in Asia. These will most likely fall into the rumored All Star line for Asia. Retail price is about $210.00 US. No word yet if these two will feature different paint applications, if any at all.

Discuss this on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Asia to Release 2007 Movie Leader Optimus and Megatron 2-Pack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon has updated their Facebook page with a picture from 3rd Party Group TFCtoys' Weibo account. This picture shows the Hercules chest plate in red and Exgravers gun and Hercules' visor in transparent blue. The picture suggests a Shattered Glass repaint of TFC Toys Hercules may be in the cards. If you're an alternate universe kind of guy, get your wallets ready.

Keep checking back for more images as we get them!

Original Source: Shattered Glass Hercules On The Way? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese toy blogger Alfes has updated his blog with new images of the Takara exclusive Microns from their more recent campaign. These microns are black/smokey grey versions of Varo, Ciel, Are and Gola. Which are Skywarp, Cliffjumper, Ratchet and Megatron's Microns respectively. The gallery shows them off in various combinations and being used by several Japanese Arms Micron figures. These exclusive Microns were available as part of a store giveaway campaign for Japanese customers who bought a specific amount in Transformers toys.

Take a look at all the images after the break!

Original Source: Takara Shadow Micron In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.