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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Video game news site IGN has a two minute preview/walkthrough of Escalation multiplayer mode from the upcoming Transformers: War for Cybertron game. See it embedded below for a heads up on what to expect, including the new loot and upgrade mechanics.

Original Source: IGN Presents Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Escalation Mode @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's Masabon is continuing to provide us with a firsthand account of the Tokyo Toy Show. In his report:

• Masterpiece Shockwave -- JUST KIDDING. This was a prank by the designers, to poke fun at the speculation over the early Masterpiece Soundwave silhouette.
• Photos from the design presentation
• Photos from the Transformers: Prime and Transformers United displays

We now also have a video of the design presentation below.


You can view all of Masabon's photos after the jump, or in the discussion thread.

Original Source: Masabon Reports: Tokyo Toy Show 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Masabon was on-site for this year's Tokyo Toy Show, and thanks to him, we have our first in-hand photos of the exclusive United Black Optimus Prime. You can view all of his photos after the jump, or in the discussion thread.

Masabon was also kind enough to provide a translation of his bio. Despite the Decepticon symbol, he's actually the Heroic Autobot leader undercover. Check it out!

Original Source: Tokyo Toy Show 2012 United Black Optimus Prime In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers fans in Australia, this is for you! Transformers: Prime Weaponizers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have been spotted at Target for 59 AUD by Ozformers member gantz.

Original Source: Weaponizer Optimus Prime and Bumblebee In Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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What an amazing week for news it has been, with the tail-end of E3 2012 Coverage hitting on Sunday and Monday (Check out the News Roundup for E3 right over here) and the Tokyo Toy Show happening over the tail-end of the week. In fact, there's been so much news, it'd be no surprise to have missed something. So here's our News Roundup for the week of June 10th, 2012:

Tokyo Toy Show News:
- First Color Pic of Masterpiece Soundwave and More Cassettes!
- Transformers Prime Arms Micron Ultra Magnus, Nemesis Prime, Thundertron and More!
- Tokyo Toy Show 2012 Exclusive Transformers: Prime Clear Optimus Prime Box Image
- Arms Micron EX Terrorcon Bumblebee Revealed
- Masterpiece Transformers Images from the TakaraTomy Presentation at Tokyo Toy Show 2012
- More Pics from the Tokyo Toy Show
- Tokyo Toy Show 2012 United Black Optimus Prime In-Hand
- Masabon Reports: Tokyo Toy Show 2012

Reveals:
- First Color Pictures of MP-12 Lambor/Sideswipe
- New Transformers United (Power Core Combiners) Product Images
- Masterpiece Soundwave Revealed
- Masterpiece Red Alert Revealed
- Amazon Japan Exclusives for MP Sideswipe and Soundwave
- Transformers: Cap Bots coming from Takara-Tomy
- High-Res Masterpiece Sideswipe, Red Alert and Soundwave images
- Japanese Toys R Us Exclusive Battle Shield Optimus Prime
- Arms Micron Campaign Toys at Japan's New Generation Hobby Fair

Convention News:
- Transformers Voice Actor Neil Ross to Attend TFCon 2012
- Auto Assembly 2012 Exclusive Kitbash Addon- Classics Diaclone Wheeljack!

Fall of Cybertron News:
- Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Character Profiles
- Fall of Cybertron Artbook to see U.S. Release
- Fall of Cyberrton Developer Diary: Inside Optimus Prime
- Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Voice Cast Revealed
- IGN Presents Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Escalation Mode (Gameplay Video)

Transformers Sightings:
- Prime Cyberverse Vehicles Available at Universal Studios
- Transformers the Ride Energon Drink and Choco-Allspark
- Weaponizer Optimus Prime and Bumblebee released in Australia

Third Party/Unofficial Products:
- Final Pictures of TFC-007 Rage of Hercules Set
- TFD Studio Prime Bulkhead Accessory
- TFC Toys Hercules VS. Maketoys Comparison/Review
- Dr. Wu DW-TP02 Martyr Final Photos
- Beelzeboss Teases New Little Red Runt

Original Source: News Round-Up: The Week of 6/10-6/16 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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On July 14 2012 the Hub and Transformers Rescue Bots kindly invite you to join them in getting Squilshed! What is Squilshed? We're not sure either but given this is the series that gave us the flying lobsters (aka Flobsters) anything is possible!

All we've got from Zap2it right now is the title and airdate of the next episode. Rescue Bots Episode 19 is titled You'be Been Squilshed, and airs on July 14 2012. No description is available as yet.

Tune in to all-new episodes of Transformers Rescue Bots every Saturday at 11:30 ET on The Hub!

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots episodes:

06/23 Rules and Regulations
06/30 The Lost Bell
07/07 Bumblebee to the Rescue
07/14 You've Been Squilshed

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 19 - You've Been Squilshed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The IDW Comics solicitations for this September are out, and wowsers, there's some cool ones on the cards. From the introduction of the Circuit Smasher in Regeneration 1 #83 to the continuing rampage of Metrotitan in the Robots in Disguise annual, IDW is bringing lots of great stuff to the table as the Summer gives way to the Fall. And speaking of the Fall, September is bringing us an artbook, The Art of Transformers Fall of Cybertron. All this and volume seven of the Transformers IDW collection is also due to arrive in September, collecting the Drift Miniseries, Transformers Infestation 1 1 and 2, and ongoing issues 7-18! Read on for the full solicitations, with credit to Midtown Comics for the original report.

Original Source: Transformers Comics Coming this September from IDW @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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One of this fan's personal favorite things about the Transformers live-action movie series is the stirring score that accompanies the action. Whether it is the epic "Arrival to Earth" or Shockwave's theme, the score for the three movies has never failed to set an appropriately epic musical backdrop to the gigantic robot-on-robot combat on the big screen. With composer Steve Jablonsky having masterfully scored three Transformers movies now, it should come as little surprise that he has recently updated his official website to include "Transformers 4" under his list of current and upcoming projects.

We don't know much about Transformers 4 yet, but as we learn more we'll be updating with the latest right here. But now we know one more thing - Transformers 4 will carry on the series tradition of epic orchestral scores.

Original Source: Steve Jablonsky Scoring Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Autobase Aichi aka Snakas has shared a few more images from the Tokyo Toy Show, this time spotlighting the second wave of Prime Arms Micron Gashapon / Capsule toys. This second assortment adds Arms Micron versions of Bulkhead, Arcee and Megatron into the mix along with a turtle type Micron. The Bulkhead one appears to turn into that big shield that Optimus Prime is shown wielding, while Arcee seems to become an arm mounted blade. The alternate forms of Megatron and the turtle are not shown in the display case.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsules Wave 2 Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have great pleasure in sharing with you another new Transformers toy gallery this evening! With many thanks to the hard-working TFW content staff member SyndeyY, we have a gallery of the hot new Transformers Prime Weaponizer Optimus Prime to share with you. This toy (and the Bumblebee in the same series) bring back a "larger than Voyager, smaller than Leader" scale of toy not seen since the Ultras were phased out. It's a good solid Optimus Prime with a fair bit of pressence to it, and the weapons which can be deployed in either mode are a lot of fun according to SydneyY!

They say that a picture speaks a thousand words though so head on over and check out our gallery!

Transformers Prime Weaponizer Optimus Prime Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Weaponizer Optimus Prime Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy has updated their Transformers Prime Toys website with high-resolution images of their June releases. Up now on the website are robot, alternate mode and Arms Micron pictures of AM-07 Starscream, AM-12 Breakdown, AM-13 Medic Knock Out and AM-14 Decepticon Vehicon. All four are due out at the end of this month, which will also mark the first time that Breakdown has been available outside of the Cyberverse scale - and as demonstrated by pictures of the cases at the Tokyo Toy Show, he makes a great companion piece to Knock Out.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Transformers Prime Toys Website Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for June 18 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor TFSource has announced, via pre-order, a surprising upcoming figure in the United series: UN-32 Artfire.

Earlier this year we reported on the Million Hero Generations Artfire. We currently do not have any information on the differences between the two Artfires beyond their estimated retail prices. Stay tuned for more details!

Original Source: UN-32 Artfire @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of online store Japanworld.it we have our first look at the Takara-Tomy AM-21 Arms Master Optimus Prime. It is as speculated a Takara-Tomy release of Weaponizer Optimus Prime, with some modifications to the mold and an interesting Arms Micron set which transform and combine with each other and with Optimus Prime to form a large, Matrix-styled chest armor, or an absolutely gigantic sword. Click on the thumbnail at left to check out the image.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Master Optimus Prime First Look @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's some good news for Transformers Prime cartoon fans. We might all be eagerly awaiting those new episodes (they really left us hanging with that cliffhanger in Toxicity!) but the show continues to impress in a different way - with a second year of wins at the Daytime Emmy awards. Transformers Prime took two Daytime Emmys this year - the Emmy for outstanding special class animated program which went to the whole crew; and the Emmy for outstanding individual achievement in animation for Supervising Color Designer Christophe Vancher. That's two years of wins for Transformers Prime now - can they make it three?

Congratulations to Christophe and the whole crew at the Hub - the awards are well deserved.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Wins 2 Daytime Emmys @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a real leftfield sighting from 2005 Boards member Dilbertron. Among the items unreleased at the sudden end of the Dark of the Moon toyline last year were the final two releases in the Robo Fighters subline. Robo Fighters Wave 3 consisted of two redecos, Nightwatch Optimus Prime and Elite Guard Bumblebee. They've never been sighted at US retail - until today, when Dilbertron sighted both at the Greenwood, Indiana Toys R Us.

A case of some random stock in the back room finally making its way into the store months on, perhaps? You be the judge - the question now though, is if we are only seeing these nearly nine months after their original projected release date, what else could be lurking in the depths of the stockroom?

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Robo Fighters Wave 3 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have updated with new preorders for the upcoming releases from Takara-Tomy's Transformers Prime line. There's a few new pictures giving us our first looks at some of the upcoming releases plus confirmation that Skyquake will be getting a Cyberverse class toy in the Japanese EZ-Collection - so we can at least unite Dreadwing and his Spark-brother in our collections with the pocket sized toys!

The upcoming releases are as follows:

Main line -

AM-22 Dreadwing - comes with a fish inspired Arms Micron that resembles Beast Wars Depth Charge's rifle.
AM-23 Wheeljack - comes with an Arms Micron who becomes a sword, also has additional ports added to the front of his car mode.
AM-24 Breakdown Cyrus (aka Breakdown Silas) - only a CAD drawing right now, but the head is the "eyepatch" Breakdown head. Comes with a praying mantis Arms Micron that becomes a double-bladed gauntlet.
AM-25 Nemesis Prime - only shown in silhouette, this should be the black version of AM-01 / RiD Voyager Optimus Prime shown at the Tokyo Toy Show over the weekend.
AM-26 Smokescreen - again only a silhouette, this could potentially be a Knock Out redeco / remold.
AM-27 Ultra Magnus - this would be the Voyager Class Ultra Magnus on show at the Tokyo Toy Show over the weekend.
AM-28 Riperamu (Leo Prime?) - by process of elimination, we're guessing this one would be Leo Prime / Thundertron, the Voyager Class liger / peg legged pirate robot.
AM-29 Shockwave - Arms Micron version of Fall of Cybertron Shockwave. Arms Micron is not shown - Bumblebee's B.2. is used as a placeholder.

EZ Collection -

EZ-17 Optimus Maximus
EZ-18 Skyquake - shown only in silhouette, but it'll probably be a straight-up redeco of Dreadwing, with red weapons.
EZ-SP1 Autobot Team Set - giftset of Cyberverse series Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet and Wheeljack
EZ-SP2 Decepticon Team Set - giftset of Cyberverse Megatron, Starscream, Knock Out and Vehicon.

No indication is given as to if the gift set versions will be altered from the initial releases.


Also up for preorder on BBTS right now are the Transformers Cap Bots, Captimus Prime and Capticon, and the mysterious United UN-32 Artfire.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japanese Line Upcoming Releases @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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It was a dark Prometheus Eve when Vangelus and GogDog decided to test the mettle of a flexible young man as a podcast guest host on WTF@TFW. Was he as limber as he could be? Tune in and find out.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 203

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 Episode 203 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom has stopped by with a quick update regarding the recently revealed Toys R Us Tokyo Exclusive: Battle Shield Optimus Prime

Toysrus Japan Exclusive Transformers Prime Battle Shield Optimus. Preorder.
USD69.9/pcs

Available in August 2012.

The Autobots Leader, Optimus Prime from Transformers Prime series is now releasing in a limited version.
It comes with 4 Arms Microns, 3 of them can be combined to the most powerful shield "CosmoTechtor"
The main figure is a completed figure, while the arms microns requires assembling.

Special Features:
1. Comes with a Paper Craft Container that can fit on both AM-01 Optimus Prime and this Battle Shield Optimus.
2. The Paper Craft Container can contain AM-02 Bumblebee Vehicle mode.

Set including:
Optimus Prime x 1
Arms Microns x 4
Sticker x 1
Manual

5250yen (Tax Included)

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom - Battle Shield Optimus Available for Preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor, Toy Arena, has stopped by with their latest update.

Here is a brief new update on what we have just got into our warehouse! Some of the products was from last week and some products were products that game in exactly 3 hours ago!!!
If you want you can also visit our blog at ToyArena Blog | ToyArena Updates!

Transformers Prime Voyager Clear Optimus Prime First Edition Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive 2012 Takara
Transformers United Black Optimus Prime Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive
Sci-Fi Revoltech 038 Bumblebee Movie Camaro Action Figure
Make Toys Yellow Giant Front End Loader Cement Mixer Set C
Perfect Effect PE-DX-01 RC Motobot
Perfect Effect PE-DX01B Motobot RC Battle Ver
TFC Iron Army Set A Tiger-1 vs P-51 Mustang Custom
TFC Iron Army Set B T-34 Vs J7 Shinden Custom
Transformers Prime AM-11 Arcee Takara Action Figure
Transformers Prime AM-10 Bulkhead Takara Action Figure
Transformers Prime EZ-10 Wheeljack with Spaceship Takara Action Figure
Transformers Prime RID Cyberverse Optimus Maximus Battle Station Carrier
Transformers DOTM Exclusive Clear 1/35 Scale Optimus Prime DMK-01 Dual Model Kit w/ Blu Ray DVD Movie
Transformers Prime RID Voyager Bulkhead
Transformers Prime RID Voyager Starsceam
Transformers Prime RID Deluxe Arcee
Transformers Prime RID Deluxe Ratchet

Original Source: Toy Arena Update - Tokyo Toy Show Exclusives, Make Toys Set C @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page have updated today for their "Cyber Monday" image for this week. Over the last few weeks, we've seen the Fall of Cybertron Insecticons revealed one by one. This time, it's time for the Autobots to step up with Jazz from Fall of Cybertron! Who will we see next week? Possibly Dinobots? Optimus? Warpath?

Check back next Monday for the next Cyber Monday update. For now, click on the title bar to check out Jazz.

Original Source: New Image of Fall of Cybertron Jazz @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Nickandmore.com has apparently recieved a press release from the Hub with great news for Transformers fans! Transformers Animated will be coming to the Hub on July 9th!

Two older G.I. Joe and Transformers series will be making their way to The Hub starting this July.

The 26-episode anime series G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 will join The Hub on Monday, July 9 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The series aired on 4Kids TV (on FOX) in the U.S. from 2005-06.

In the series America’s elite military force enters a new chapter of battling against the ruthless and power hungry terrorist organization COBRA. A new covert team of Joes, SIGMA 6, has been created to hunt down COBRA and stop its insidious plots for world domination.

Also joining The Hub on Monday, July 9 is Transformers: Animated airing at 5:30 p.m. ET. This animated series aired on Cartoon Network from 2007-09 and had 42 episodes.

When the battle to protect the powerful Allspark from the Decepticons strands Optimus Prime and his team of Autobots on Earth, they become superheroes to the humans they’ve vowed to defend from anyone – or anything – that threatens their way of life.
Stay tuned for more information on both series, including other air times for each.

via The Hub press materials

Original Source: Transformers Animated Comes to The Hub @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for another TFW site gallery update! This past weekend in Japan was the Tokyo Toy Show 2012, which had two exclusive Transformers toys - one of which was a black version of Classics Optimus Prime. Based on an unreleased Wonderfest design that was originally conceived for the Henkei line, United Black Optimus Prime depicts the heroic Optimus Prime taking up a Decepticon persona to infiltrate the enemy, but he might have gone too far an unleashed his repressed dark side in the process:

A new Decepticon ground troop had falsely claimed themselves to be Autobots and were causing havoc in many parts of Earth. To stop the disturbances, Optimus Prime used the enemy's tactic himself and planned to infiltrate the Decepticons camp. He repainted his body in jet-black and applied Decepticon insignia on his shoulders to make himself "Black Optimus Prime". He destroyed everything in his path as if his suppressed inner desires were unleashed. What actually happened to him...?

Check out the full gallery of this new version of Optimus Prime to see plenty of pictures of both robot and alternate mode, along with comparisons with the 2008 San Diego Comic Con exclusive Nemesis Prime, another convention exclusive "evil Optimus Prime" from this same mold. Give a big thanks to SydneyY for the gallery!

Transformers United Black Optimus Prime Gallery (Tokyo Toy Show 2012 Exclusive)

Original Source: TFW Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive United Black Optimus Prime Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Out tomorrow on digital download only is Transformers Autocracy #12. This previously untold chapter in the war for Cybertron as according to IDW concludes in an extra-length finale! Be sure to check it out on digital download only tomorrow, and to get you excited for what is to come, check out the preview over on Comic Book Resources!

For those of you who have not been able to enjoy this series yet, fear not, Amazon.com has a preorder listed for a trade paper back of all twelve issues with a release date of August 7th.

Original Source: Transformers Autocracy #12 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is pleased to announce the addition of a Transformers Fan-Made Media Panel this year to our programming. Hosted by Chris Ho (Vangelus) and Ben Dolle (Peaugh) they will discuss media-making within the Transformers fandom, and how you can do it too!

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, artists Alex Milne and Silas Zee plus 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 Fan-Made Media Panel at TFcon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.