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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Crazydevy have updated their website with a new item for Generation 1 Predaking. The CDMW-14k is a giant chrome plated sword to give your Predaking the weapon of destruction he so rightfully deserves to wield. The item will feature:

• Chrome Plated King's Giant Sword
• 4 Spears designed to powering CDMW-23 Knuckle Dusters
• Plastic gemstones for the Pommel of CDMW-23
• Made of polylac virgin ABS

Check out the image after the break and discuss in the 3rd Party forum

Original Source: CDMW-14K - The King's Power Parts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something that is completely and utterly cool that we thought was worth sharing with you. A pair of clever Japanese model car enthusiasts have built an RC Car that is more than meets the eye. This creation of Kenji Ishida and JS Robotics is capable of transforming from a fully operational RC car into a robot - and when we say a robot, we mean one that is fully capable of moving under its own power and even throwing punches like a boxer. Some real time and effort has gone into bringing this one to life - a possible sign of the future of high-end Transformer toys, ones which can transform by themselves and even move for themselves...?

Check out the video below! This report comes to you via Freshgadgets.nl

Original Source: Awesome Transforming RC Car! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Comic Book Resources has posted an interview with James Roberts and John Barber, writers for IDW's More Than Meets The Eye and Robots in Disguise titles respectively. The very in depth article discusses what they're doing with the Cybertronian race as a whole and then proceeds to discuss the next three issues of both books. Read on to find out more about Metalhawk and his motivations, The Red Rust Contagion, The Dinobots, who we will be seeing with Orion Pax and the Decepticon Justice Division. And that's just the tip of the iceberg my friends! To top off the article, preview for More Than Meets The Eye #5 and Robots in Disguise #5 can be found as well.

We have so much to look forward to out of these titles and there are a lot of spoilers to possibly avoid here. Click the title bar to read at your own risk!

Original Source: Interview with James Roberts and John Barber @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a new release for those who missed out on some of the Reveal the Shield Legends Class toys the last time out. Kabaya and Takara-Tomy are furthering their partnership by releasing five EZ Collection toys (Legends or Cyberverse Legion to Western audiences). The five toys to be released are EZ Chronicle Generation 2 Optimus Prime, Generation 2 Megatron, Rodimus, Prowl and Starscream. They may be unaltered from their previous release in the Transformers United EZ Chronicle series, but indications are that the five may actually have slight variations in their deco - at the very least, Starscream's gray sections look darker and shinier than the last time out, and Rodimus looks a little shinier too. Could these be metallic versions like the Kabaya Micron series of ten years ago?

Check out the listing on Amazon Japan. They are due to hit Japanese grocery stores at the end of July this year.

Original Source: Transformers EZ Chronicle Gum Series @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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IGNentertainment has updated their

account with the first trailer for the upcoming Transformers Prime video game. The game will be available later this year on the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo DS platforms.

Checkout the trailer embedded below!

Original Source: Transformers Prime The Video Game Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Finally, we have the cover of Transformers Classified Book 2: Battle Mountain from Amazon. The cover features Optimus Prime pitting against who may possibly be Decepticon Trenchmouth.

Book Description

• Publication Date: October 9, 2012
• Grade Level: 3 and up
• Series: Transformers Classified

"In this follow-up novel to Switching Gears, 12-year-old Kevin Bowman is now working with the Autobots to fight the evil Decepticons and search for his missing brother. Kevin is starting to lose hope until he gets help from the most unexpected person-his nemesis, Douglas. Douglas informs the team of a secret cave of ancient Cybertronian weapons located at Battle Mountain, Nevada. Kevin and Gears believe the cave might have clues to the disappearance of Kevin's brother and other missing soldiers. Will the team find what they are looking for or has Douglas set a trap for them at Battle Mountain?"

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316188743
• ISBN-13: 978-0316188746

You can preorder the book for $10.19 from major online booksellers, including Amazon.

Take a look at the cover, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Classified Book 2 - Battle Mountain Cover Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The third party company, Fansproject, has been relatively silent on upcoming projects as of late, but tossed this teaser image on their Facebook page which simply reads "W002 Warbot QTY: 6 PCS". You can view this image by clicking the thumbnail.

What could this mean exactly? Is this possibly referring to the evil Warbot Defender seen in the comic packed in with the first Warbot Defender, the Heartmaster that's been in development, or is this something new entirely? Whatever the case, Fansproject always seems to have a way of enticing some excitement within the Transformers community. Feel free to join in and share your thoughts with the discussion already in progress!

Original Source: Fansproject Teaser - Warbot W002 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Tvguide.com has updated their entry for Rescue Bots episode 12, "The Other Doctor". Listed as a guest voice actor for this episode is legendary actor Tim Curry! You may know Tim from numerous films over the years such as Home Alone 2, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Stephen King's IT, and another Hasbro property; Clue. Tim is listed as being the voice actor for "Dr. Moracco". The episode will air on Saturday, May 19th.

Click on the title bar to discuss!

Original Source: Tim Curry Lends His Voice to Rescue Bots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This Saturday brings us another all-new episode of Transformers Prime. This time out we have Optimus Prime VS Dreadwing VS Starscream in the hunt for another one of the Iacon artefacts! And of course what an epic confrontation it will be - just check out there staring contest in this new clip below, brought to us via ScreenCrush!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 39 Triangulation Promo Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Need to get brushed up on your Marvel Generation 1 comics before Regeneration One debuts from IDW in July? Well, Comixology and IDW have you covered. You can now download the first three volumes or the the first sixteen issues through comixology! This is great news for fans of the older series looking to have the original series in a digital format or for the newer fans to get introduced to the series. The volumes will run you $12.99 each or you can get the individual issues for only 99 cents.

Click on the title bar to share your thoughts or head over to the Transformers Comics Discussion forum.

Original Source: Marvel Generation 1 Comics Available Digitally Through Comixology @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announces the nominees for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards. Among those, Transformers: Prime is up for five (5) awards! Below is what the show is in the running for:

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING – ANIMATION
Robbi Smith, Dialogue Editor
Robert Poole II, Sound Effects Editor
Roy Braverman, Foley Editor

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING - ANIMATION
Ray Leonard, Re-Recording Mixer
Mike Bieriger, Re-Recording Mixer

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM
Roberto Orci, Executive Producer
Stephen Davis, Executive Producer
Shuzo Shiota, Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Executive Producer
Jeff Kline, Executive Producer
Duane Capizzi, Supervising Producer
Mandy Safavi, Producer
Rafael Ruthchild, Producer
Shinji Santoh, Producer
Meiko Sato, Line Producer
Therese Trujiilo, Animation Producer

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN AN ANIMATED PROGRAM
David Hartman, Supervising Director
Vinton Heuck, Director
Shaunt Nigoghossian, Director
Todd Waterman, Director
Jamie Simone, Voice Director

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN ANIMATION
Christophe Vacher, Supervising Color Designer


This is great news for the Transformers Prime show, and it is also great news for the Hub, as this show joins others in such acclaim. The Hub has a total of fourteen (14!) Daytime Emmy nominations! We here at TFW2005.com wish the Hub all of the very best with the Emmy Awards!

Original Source: Transformers Prime - Two Daytime Emmy Award Nominations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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We previously reported that the Hub invited fans to submit their questions for the iconic voice of Megatron, Frank Welker. The Hub's Facebook page has now been updated with the questions and Mr. Welker's answers! For those without Facebook access, read on to view the Q & A in its entirety!

Original Source: Frank Welker - The Hub's Q & A Results @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announces the nominees for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards. Among those, Transformers: Prime is up for five (5) awards! Below is what the show is in the running for:

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING – ANIMATION
Robbi Smith, Dialogue Editor
Robert Poole II, Sound Effects Editor
Roy Braverman, Foley Editor

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING - ANIMATION
Ray Leonard, Re-Recording Mixer
Mike Bieriger, Re-Recording Mixer

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM
Roberto Orci, Executive Producer
Stephen Davis, Executive Producer
Shuzo Shiota, Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Executive Producer
Jeff Kline, Executive Producer
Duane Capizzi, Supervising Producer
Mandy Safavi, Producer
Rafael Ruthchild, Producer
Shinji Santoh, Producer
Meiko Sato, Line Producer
Therese Trujiilo, Animation Producer

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN AN ANIMATED PROGRAM
David Hartman, Supervising Director
Vinton Heuck, Director
Shaunt Nigoghossian, Director
Todd Waterman, Director
Jamie Simone, Voice Director

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN ANIMATION
Christophe Vacher, Supervising Color Designer


This is great news for the Transformers Prime show, and it is also great news for the Hub, as this show joins others in such acclaim. The Hub has a total of fourteen (14!) Daytime Emmy nominations! We here at TFW2005.com wish the Hub all of the very best with the Emmy Awards!

Original Source: Transformers Prime - Five Daytime Emmy Award Nominations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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After many months MIA on the 3rd party scene, Fansproject is back with a preview of their next figure, WB-002 Warbot Steel Core, aka Heartmaster. Although prototype photos had been released long ago, it seems Steel Core is close to release, as indicated recently on Fansproject's Facebook account. Members of Fansproject Core are now able to access new artwork and renderings of the Warbot himself, and his unnamed companion.

Fansproject has also indicated that members of Fansproject Core may have a chance to pre-order Steel Core early. Registration for Fansproject Core is free!

While past Fansproject figures had been inspired by official Transformers characters, Steel Core's inspiration is less transparent. Head over to the discussion thread to speculate on who this may be, whether new or homaged.

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

Original Source: Fansproject WB-002 Warbot Steel Core @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s the extended version of the previously seen Transformers: Prime Team Prime Toy Commercial uploaded by the Official Hasbro Transformers YouTube Page. Nice timing too… considering the announcement of the Daytime Emmy Award Nominations.

This longer version features Wheeljack as an addition to Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Ratchet and Arcee.

Oh and... HOOAH!!!

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Team Prime Toy Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor, RobotKingdom, has uploaded clearer images of the solicitation for the upcoming Arms Micron AM-16 Jet Vehicon. As previously reported, this figure is an extensive remold of the Robots In Disguise Vehicon figure with added wings and jet parts. This new image is larger and shows the upcoming figure off a lot more clearly then before.

Take a look at the image by clicking the title bar and get your preorder in at Robotkingdom.com

Original Source: Clear Image of Arms Micron Jet Vehicon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robotkingdom recently updated their site and their Facebook page with a preorder for a third party add-on kit to be used on the Generations Cybertronian Megatron mold. Specifically, this kit aims to enhance the United Megatron Darkside Version of the mold.

According to the preorder, this kit features LED added fusion cannon, light-piping eyes, and more. This kit is slated to be available sometime in the summer of 2012.

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

Original Source: Transbots Production Add On Kit: The Mighty Galvertron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Gametrailers TV has uploaded a new video of Transformers Fall of Cybertron which features an interview with High Moon President, Peter Della Penna. Oh, there's also a ton of new footage!

Check out the video embedded below!

Get More: GameTrailers.com, GTTV - Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Ken Christiansen has updated his blog with concept art for Transformers Prime Ironhide! Christiansen actually came up with this design over a year before Transformers Prime footage was shown at SDCC.

Now that the Cyberverse toy is out, Christiansen has posted 2 images of his Ironhide design, showing Ironhide in vehicle and robot modes. Here's what he had to say:

"As always, the way my brain works, I want the vehicle completed first. I want to see the vehicle cues, and get a sense of weight, that can be translated into robot form and characterization. And colors of course. I turned it in originally all red, (G1 all the way, baby!) but feedback suggested all black to match the current movie version. I may have done all black with the yellow and red stripe, but then Archer suggested a two-tone look, and that sealed it! What a great idea, and I have seen it used since on other versions of Ironhide.

I'm super proud of this design - I think it captures G1, with Movie, and a sense of something new. Of course, I had help, with Aaron Archer's input, and my man crush Eric Siebenaler at Hasbro was directing me on this project, he took the legs of one of my designs, and combined it with the torso of another drawing I'd done, and outlined the movie style gauntlet guns, and did a quick redesign of the gut, and gave it that cool shape where the Autobot emblem sits. Then I took that image, and painted it out, and that's what you see above."

See the Ironhide concept art for yourself, after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Ironhide Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next installment of Transformers Prime is all set to air tomorrow - and in anticipation of the new episode the Transformers Facebook page has released a new promo still of the episode. The episode teases that the "Iacon Relic of the Week" is something a bit different to something you can merely hold in your hands this time...

Tune in tomorrow at 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT and catch the all new episode. It's Transformers Prime Episode 39, Triangulation!

Also be sure to check out Transformers Rescue Bots, Return of the Dino-Bot, at 9:30am ET | 6:30am PT!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 39 Triangulation Airs Tomorrow - New Promo Still @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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High Moon Studios have relaunched transformersgame.com to promote the upcoming Transformers Fall of Cybertron! The slick new Fall of Cybertron themed site currently features the following:

• A basic run-down of the game and its features
• A section for the characters - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and Shockwave are present so far, with the promise of more to be added soon.
• A media section collecting all the trailers and other videos released so far
• An online version of the "timeline" document High Moon Studios and Hasbro have co-produced, showing where the War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron fit into the larger mythos of the Aligned Continuity
• Game pre-order details and links

The character section will already be of interest to some of you - it features 360 turnarounds on the CGI models of all four characters added so far - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and Shockwave - giving unprecedented early views on the new game's character models, in particular Megatron who now looks like he is evolving from his tank form in War for Cybertron into a form that now also has some slight superficial resemblance to his Transformers Prime design.

You might also wish to draw some conclusions from the character pages on which of these we get to play as in game - Optimus Prime has "Air Strike" under his bio, while Megatron has "hover", Bumblebee and Shockwave meanwhile just get their respective factions. Does this imply that of the four, only Optiimus Prime and Megatron will be playable? Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available, and in the mean time, check out the new look transformersgame.com

Check it out by clicking here!

Original Source: Transformers Fall of Cybertron Official Website Launched @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is a real oddity to share with you - 2005 Boards member Sidecutter of online store Captured Prey sent us over these images of an item currently being solicited. The supplier deals in CHMS products, so we're assuming this is one of theirs.

As you can see from the pictures, it's a cage for Classics / Universe Ravage. But not just any cage, as it is based on the cage that the Autobots imprisoned Ravage in after he was caught in the pilot of the original Generation 1 cartoon, More than Meets the Eye. The set even comes with a key to match the cage, based on the one that Hound taunted Ravage with (and later conveniently dropped to let the Decepticon free himself all as a part of a plan to lead the Decepticons into an ambush)

The downside is this piece is likely going to cost $40 as it is made by hand from ABS sheet and rods. Which may well price many fans out of the market for this quirky bit of Generation 1 inspired fun.

Original Source: CHMS Cage for Classics Ravage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Great things come in small packages, right? According to the latest listings, the Transformers Rescue Bots crew are about to learn this for themselves in episode 14 of the all new series, airing on 9 June according to Zap2it.

Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 14, Small Blessings
The Rescue Bots are accidentally shrunk and the Burns family must work without their partners.

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes

Today! Return of the Dino-Bot
5/19 The Other Doctor
5/19 The Reign of Morocco
6/9 Small Blessings

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 14 Small Blessings @ 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 sponsors Robot Kingdom. There's great news within for fans of Transformers Prime - a limited restock of the First Edition toys is going to be available, and this includes the highly sought after First Edition Cliffjumper and Vehicon! Different from the molds in the mainline, the Cliffjumper features his signature arm cannons, while the Vehicon bears the distinction of being the last Transformers toy to be designed by notable Hasbro Transformers design team member Eric Siebenaler.

Also in stock now are several add-ons from Dr Wu including the unmasked head "Blade" for Prime Wheeljack, preorders for Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gashapon Series 2 as a bag of 50 or a sealed case of 300, plus the BAPE Convoy Grey Version is also in stock in limited supply! The popular TFC Toys Hercules is also undergoing a restock now of all six members of the combination team!

Check out all this and more at Robot Kingdom!

Original Source: ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1188 - First Edition Deluxe Series Restock Including Vehicon May 2012! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor ToyArena has dropped by to let us know about their latest offerings. ToyArena has exclusive Takara Transformers: Prime Microns, exclusive United Targetmaster redecos of the Hasbro Power Core Combiner Minicons, and a full roster of TFC Hercules and Maketoys Giant construction team members.

Remember, ToyArena has the following coupon codes to be used at checkout:

USAGROUND: Free shipping on orders over $100.

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You can view the entire news release after the jump.

Original Source: ToyArena Update: Microns and Construction Bots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.