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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We recently reported a UK preorder for an artbook for Transformers Fall of Cybertron entitled "The Art of Fall of Cybertron". Now, a preorder has been posted on Amazon confirming a United States release too. This is perfect for fans of the game as well as fans of Transformers art in general and will be filled with amazing imagery.

Lock your preorders in the link above and head to the 2005 Boards to discuss!

Original Source: The Art of Fall of Cybertron Book Will See US Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Also updated through the E-HOBBY storefront tonight are a lot of new photos of some upcoming Transformers: United products, specifically of the Takara redecos of the Power Core Combiners toys with homages and familiar color schemes are abound, such as the Sledge redeco in G2 Constructicon (Orange) colors and PCC Huffer (and his packaged limb drones) in RiD Scourge colors.

Original Source: New Transformers United (Power Core Combiners) Product Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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E-HOBBY has updated their website's storefront with a listing for MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe), and naturally with a new official listing, comes new official photos, these being the first color shots of the toy itself. These photos show off the toy's various weaponry, the officially licensed Lamborghini Countach vehicle mode, and his size compared MP-10 Convoy (Who is sadly lacking a jetpack gimmick as far as I can tell) as well as his compatibility with his trailer.

MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) is currently available for preorder via site sponsors HobbyLink Japan, TFSource, BigBadToyStore, Robot Kingdom, and ToyArena.

Keep an eye on TFW2005's front page over the next week for more Masterpiece News, as we cover the Masterpiece announcements coming from the Tokyo Toy Fair. Will we finally see the newly announced Masterpiece Soundwave? Stay tuned and find out.

Original Source: First Color Pictures of MP-12 Lambor/Sideswipe @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There's been a bit of buzz the last couple of days about the talent lending their voices to the Autobots and Decepticons featured in Transformers Fall of Cybertron - with reveals such as Troy Baker providing the voice of Autobot Jazz, and shockingly a non-Frank Welker voiced Soundwave! Gametrailers has the full story so far, with a list of actors and who they are playing - it's by no means exhaustive as we know that Perceptor also has a speaking role in the game, as does Onslaught and Blast Off. However, of the actors and roles confirmed so far, we have:

Peter Cullen - Optimus Prime
Greg Berger - Grimlock
Nolan North - Bruticus, Cliffjumper and Brawl
Troy Baker - Jazz, Jetfire, and Kickback
Fred Tatasciore - Megatron, Ratchet, and Metroplex
Steve Blum - Shockwave, Swindle, and Sharpshot
Isaac Singleton - Soundwave


Keep it TFW for more Fall of Cybertron news as it reaches us!

Original Source: Transformers Fall of Cybertron Voice Cast Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Tonight I've got one final (for now) Transformers Dark of the Moon toy gallery update to share with you guys. This update is for Dark of the Moon Skywarp, a character I personally hold in a very high regard since the original Skywarp back in 1984 was one of my first Transformers toys. Dark of the Moon Skywarp was the third of the three Decepticon jets, the Seekers (or Jetrons as they are sometimes known in Japan). He was a Japanese market exclusive for the line, and it gives me great pride to share this gallery with you.

Of course, where's the fun in just sharing a gallery of Skywarp without the other two Seekers? So for the extra fun, we've got all three of the Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Seekers here for your viewing pleasure, Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp! Enjoy the pics everyone!

Transformers Dark of the Moon Starscream Gallery
Transformers Dark of the Moon Thundercracker Gallery
Transformers Dark of the Moon Skywarp Gallery

Original Source: TFW Dark of the Moon Seekers Galleries @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Issue #6 of IDW's Transformers Robots in Disguise ongoing is almost upon us, with part one of the Syndromica story arc, where we catch up with what Shockwave has been doing lately along with the robot formerly known as Optimus Prime! This new issue, with art by Livio Ramondelli, has a creator commentary on the first few pages of the issue up on the official Transformers Facebook page right now! Check it out to find out a bit about the design process of this issue, with writer John Barber as well as Livio!

Original Source: Transformers Robots in Disguise Issue 6 Creator Commentary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Amazon Japan we have our 1st look at the resin prototype for Transformers Masterpiece Soundwave! Also shown is Laserbeak in both cassette and bird modes. Stay tuned as more of MP13 Masterpiece Soundwave may be shown soon at Tokyo Toy Show 2012!

In the meantime, click on the thumbnail to take a closer look! It's mentioned on the Amazon page that MP Soundwave can hold up to 3 cassettes and suggests that more cassettes may be released in the future!

Original Source: Masterpiece Soundwave Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out some high res images of Masterpiece Soundwave, Masterpiece Sideswipe, and Masterpiece Red Alert. Thanks to 2005 Boards member Trailbreaker77 for putting them together for us!

Original Source: High Res Masterpiece Sideswipe, Red Alert and Soundwave Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Planet Iacon Facebook Group has also uploaded new prototype images of a new Transformers subline, this time with alternate modes based on... baseball caps? Called "Transformers: Cap Bots", this line features Transformers with that would fit right at home with your Transformers: Sports Label products. The toys retail for ¥1,890 and will be released sometime in December.

Original Source: Transformers Cap Bots coming from Takara Tomy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Preorders for the upcoming Masterpiece Sideswipe and Masterpiece Soundwave on Amazon Japan will feature bonus accessories. The Sideswipe will come with Pile Drivers Jackhammers as seen in Japan's episode 18 aka Dinobot Island Part 1, and Soundwave will come with extra Energon Cubes.

Original Source: Amazon Japan Exclusives for MP Sideswipe and MP Soundwave @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Amazon Japan, We have the first pics of prototype Masterpiece Red Alert. This is a slight remold of Masterpiece Sideswipe, also recently announced.

Original Source: MP Red Alert Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Lots of news reaches us from a display at a Japanese Hobby show today. On show are several future waves for Transformers Prime's Arms Micron series, the Japanese version of the Transformers Prime line. There's a few grey prototype toys on show and a few new ones which are looking like they are hand painted prototypes.

On show in the three pictures that have reached us via the Planet Iacon Facebook Group are:

• Arms Master Optimus Prime with Matrix Arms Micron
• Ultra Magnus Voyager Class toy
• Nemesis Prime - Optimus Prime recolor
• Breakdown (Silas version, redeco of the upcoming Breakdown Voyager toy)
• Leo Prime (aka Thundertron)
• Shockwave (Redeco of his Fall of Cybertron toy with an Arms Micron - is this an indication of how the Fall of Cybertron toys will be released in Japan?)
• Smokescreen - a grey prototype is shown of a potential Knockout redeco / remold.
• Wheeljack with an Arms Micron sword
• Arms Micron Dreadwing
• Unicron painted prototype

These are only small images, but are a good teaser for the good stuff coming at us this coming weekend at the Tokyo Toy Show 2012!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Ultra Magnus, Nemesis Prime, Thundertron and More! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Lots of news reaches us from a display at a Japanese Hobby show today. On show are several future waves for Transformers Prime's Arms Micron series, the Japanese version of the Transformers Prime line. There's a few grey prototype toys on show and a few new ones which are looking like they are hand painted prototypes.

On show in the three pictures that have reached us via the Planet Iacon Facebook Group are:

• Arms Master Optimus Prime with Matrix Arms Micron
• Ultra Magnus Voyager Class toy
• Nemesis Prime - Optimus Prime recolor
• Breakdown (Silas version, redeco of the upcoming Breakdown Voyager toy)
• Leo Prime (aka Thundertron)
• Shockwave (Redeco of his Fall of Cybertron toy with an Arms Micron - is this an indication of how the Fall of Cybertron toys will be released in Japan?)
• Smokescreen - a grey prototype is shown of a potential Knockout redeco / remold.
• Wheeljack with an Arms Micron sword
• Arms Micron Dreadwing
• Unicron painted prototype

These are only small images, but are a good teaser for the good stuff coming at us this coming weekend at the Tokyo Toy Show 2012!

Update - larger pics from tfclub added!

Original Source: Updated - Transformers Prime Arms Micron Ultra Magnus, Nemesis Prime, Thundertron and More! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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And the Masterpiece news keeps rolling in. Check out the first color shot of Masterpiece Soundwave on display at the Tokyo Toy Show, brought to you from TFclub and ACToys.

On top of the color shots of Soundwave and Lazerbeak, we also see new prototype images of what looks to be Ravage and Rumble/Frenzy, and potentially Buzzsaw, with a notice saying they'll be available sometime in 2013. As of now, there is no information regarding how they will be released. Soundwave is also displayed with a Megatron gun accessory (non-transformable, at first glance).

Original Source: First Color Pic of Masterpiece Soundwave and More Cassettes! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Our Featured Ebay Auctions for today feature some standard and some not so standard G1 Transformers items. Some are even rarely seen like the sealed Pencil by Numbers set, the Ultra Magnus Japanese Set and more. Check them out below.

• Japanese Transformers G1 ULTRA MAGNUS giftset RARE MOSC Takara Purple sealed | eBay
• Transformers PENCIL BY NUMBER Sealed 1985 Starscream G1 | eBay
• Transformers G1 PROTECTOBOTS DEFENSOR Entire Set MOSC MISB | eBay
• Transformers G1 Micromasters on Ruckus MOSC | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS G1 Action Masters Devastator MOSC NEW DEVASTATOR | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS 1987 Eletrix Esporte MINT IN SEALED BOX Estrela Brazil Rare! G1 | eBay
• Vintage 1985 Transformers G1 Character Eraser Megatron Brand New & Sealed | eBay
• RARE VINTAGE ORIGINAL TRANSFORMERS G1 BROADSIDE MIB MISB SEALED BOX AFA COMPLETE | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Fun With Sealed G1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub's Youtube channel has updated with a preview for tomorrow morning's new episode of Transformers Rescue Bots. "The Griffen Rock Triangle" airs tomorrow morning at 9:30am ET | 6:30am PT on The Hub! For now, check out the embedded preview clip below.

Original Source: Rescue Bots "The Griffen Rock Triangle" Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Rakuten and Snakas blog we have images of an upcoming Japanese Toys R Us exclusive Arms Micron figure. Battle Shield Optimus Prime uses the Prime Robots In Disguise voyager figure with a more screen accurate paint deco and comes with four microns. One of which comes with the regular release of the Voyager Prime Arms Micron figure, the other three are new mold Microns (Currently up for preorder individually) that combine to form a shield. No word yet if the shield has a name such as Armada's Skyboom shield, but we'll keep you posted as news comes in. The figure will be sold for ¥4,999.

Original Source: Japanese Toys R Us Exclusive Battle Shield Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We've recieved an update from site sponsor Robot Kingdom! Check out a few of the great deals to be had below and click the title bar to see the full update!

Tokyo Toy Show 2012 Exclusive - Transformers Prime FIrst Edition Shining Optimus Prime.
Pre-order, start shipping on 18th June 2012.
US$79.9/pcs
Limited quantity selling in Tokyo ToyShow 2012.
It is limited to purchase 2 pcs in the convention. 5000yen each.
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Tokyo Toy Show 2012 Exclusive - United Black Optimus Prime.
FInal Restock! Do not miss out the last chance!
Pre-order, start shipping on 18th June 2012.
US$89.9/pcs
Limited quantity selling in Tokyo ToyShow 2012.
It is limited to purchase 2 pcs in the convention. 5000yen each.
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Toy world TW-01 Hegemon.
Available NOW!
US$99.9/pcs
The figure height is around 18.5cm tall, from its feet to the head.
This main purpose of this TW-01 listing is to fulfil the demands from many customers request, its listing will be taken out within less than a month and will not be restocked after!
Act fast if you are interested in this item otherwise you might not be able to buy it afterward!
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

TFC Toys Iron Army Set A Tiger-1 (yellow tank) vs P-51 Mustang (grey plane).
Available now!
US$29.9/set
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

TFC Toys Iron Army Set B T-34 (green tank) VS J-7 Shinden (brown palne).
Available now!
US$29.9/set
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1193 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have added a page to their website for the next Japanese Hobby event coming up later this month, the New Generation Hobby Fair 2012 over 30 June - 1 July 2012. There's a whole bunch of great exclusive items on the cards for this event, but getting a couple of them might be tricky!

Two of the exclusive Arms Microns are "Shining" versions of Optimus Prime's O.P. and Bumblebee's B.2. These are the ones that are going to be hard to get since they are only available to kids who take Takara-Tomy's special "Arms Up Challenges".

Shining B.2. is available to kids who take part in the first challenge, which is to build B.2. from the kit. Shining O.P. is available to kids who take part in the second of the two challenges, which is to create their own "Arms Up" form for Optimus Prime. They can also get a Shining B.2. by taking part in this event.

Available to all attending the event ahead of their mass retail release are the first three of the Arms Micron Weapon series, Gabu, Baru (misspelled as Bogu on the page) and Dai. The three turn into individual weapons or combine into a larger sword weapon. Those who purchase all three can also claim Firebolt Yellow Clear version at the Transformers booth, Firebolt Yellow Clear version is a recolored version of Pinpoint from Power Core Combiners Leadfoot.

Many thanks to 2005 Boards member SydneyY for the translations!

Original Source: Arms Micron Campaign Toys at Japan's New Generation Hobby Fair @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Tomorrow all-new Transformers action and adventure returns to The Hub with a new episode of Transformers Rescue Bots! In "Griffen Rock Triangle" the 'bots make a startling underwater discovery! Check out this promo image released via the official Transformers Facebook page, then tune in to the hub tomorrow at 11:30am ET to catch the all new episode!

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Griffen Rock Triangle New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFClub by way of Facebook Group Planet Iacon has shared an image of the Clear Version First Edition Optimus Prime, a Tokyo Toy Show 2012 exclusive item. The clear First Edition Optimus comes in the excellent first edition display packaging, which is redone in black and white like previous Tokyo Toy Show exclusive items. All in all it looks very sharp!

Original Source: Tokyo Toy Show 2012 Exclusive Transformers Prime Clear Optimus Prime Box Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is please to announce the return of Alex Milne to the TFcon guest list. Alex is the artist on IDW's current Transformers: More than Meets the Eye comic book, and has also worked on Megatron Origins, the Transformers (2007) Official Movie Adaptation, Spotlight: Arcee, The Reign of Starscream, Transformers: Alliance, Transformers: Drift, various issues of The Transformers and many more. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.

You can reserve the TFcon exclusive Shafter and register for TFcon 2012 via the online registration page.

TFcon 2012 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers Creator Bob Budiansky, Transformers voice actors Scott McNeil and Neil Ross, artist Silas Zee 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: Transformers artist Alex Milne to attend TFcon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to photozou user masafun2011 we now have a new image of Arms Micron EX Terrorcon Bumblebee! This repaint of Bumblebee comes with a translucent purple version of Arms Micron Zori. Click on the thumbnail to take a closer look.

Original Source: Arms Micron EX Terrorcon Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Photozou.jp user Masafun2011, we now have a small assortment of new images from the Tokyo Toy Show showing off the prototype of Masterpiece Soundwave on display, Darkness Megatron (Who may or may not have chromed plastic), Kabaya Fortress Maximus, as well as better pics of the Jet Vehicon and the newly unveiled Terrorcon Bumblebee.

Original Source: More Pics From the Tokyo Toy Show @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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New images have turned up on photozou from the TakaraTomy presentation at Tokyo Toy Show 2012. The subject? Masterpiece Transformers! The following are shown:

• Masterpiece Sideswipe
• Masterpiece Red Alert
• Masterpiece Soundwave
• Masterpiece Ravage
• Masterpiece Laserbeak
• Masterpiece Frenzy

Soundwave is about as tall as MP11 Starscream. Red Alert is shown with short circuit effect parts. Sideswipe is shown next to his Generation 1 counterpart. These images make for interesting comparisons, check them out after the jump!

Original Source: Masterpiece Transformers Images From The TakaraTomy Presentation At Tokyo Toy Show 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.