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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is something interesting pointed out to me by 2005 Boards member Junior. Earlier today we got our first look at Arms Micron Swerve, complete with his new head sculpt. As Junior pointed out to me, we have in fact seen the head before - on the instructions of Deluxe Class Ratchet, as the possible alternate head for that mold.

Could it be a coincidence that two unconnected toys both happen to have the same head design? Did someone at Takara-Tomy look at the alternate head for Deluxe Ratchet and say to themselves "yeah, that would look good on our Breakdown". Or is there perhaps a deeper reason for this head design to be getting released in Japan on a toy that Hasbro has confirmed is unworkable for the US market; with the same basic head design then turning up on a mold Hasbro can use, and one with an alternate form reasonably close to that of Breakdown / Arms Micron Swerve.

Join in the speculation, conspiracy theorising and wild mass guessing by hitting the discuss link below!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Ratchet's Alternate Head is Swerve? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends over at Transformers @ The Moon have shared with us some recent findings from the USPTO. Hasbro have applied for two new trademarks.

One of these trademarks is for Transformers, under the heading of Entertainment services in the nature of an amusement park ride so this one we know relates to Transformers the Ride.

The other is under the usual category for toy registration, and this one is for Doom Lock. For those who can remember the Transformers Energon line from 2004-5, Doom-Lock was a dinosaur Transformer, a redeco of Cruellock. Since the only history of the name is connected to dinosaur Transformers, and we've got a new toy of Grimlock in the pipeline for Transformers Fall of Cybertron, could this trademark application be in anticipation of an evil redeco of Grimlock?

Stay tuned for more news as it emerges.

Original Source: Two new Hasbro Transformers Trademark Applications - Doom Lock, Anyone? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon website has been updated with the following:
Did you miss out on a spot in the TFcon 2012 customizing class? Good news: we have one spot available and we are auctioning it off for charity.

We are also auctioning off a one of a kind TFcon Weekend Package for Two which includes: Two night hotel accommodations at the Delta, free breakfast for two, 2 weekend passes to TFcon 2012, the TFcon 2012 Shafter exclusive plus the TFcon 2011 Stronghold exclusive. This auction will end this Wednesday so bid now!

You can see a preview of many of the TFcon 2012 charity items via this link and even if you cannot make it to this year’s TFcon, you can still participate by bidding LIVE through Proxibid or now in advance. TheBigToyAuction will be Streaming the auction in Real-Time, so you won’t miss out! All benefiting Make-A-Wish Canada.

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.

Original Source: TFcon 2012 Charity Auction Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An interesting piece of news has been sent our way by 2005 Boards member Movie PRIME. He has heard from a Hasbro customer services representative that the new version of Masterpiece Optimus Prime, the domestic release of Takara-Tomy's MP-10 Convoy Version 2, will be available more widely than was originally speculated, and will potentially be carried by K-Mart, Target and Wal-Mart as well as Toys R Us.

Take this with all due scepticism, as no official release information has been released from Hasbro on this item (on the other hand, the two times it has been included in a Hasbro upcoming products display, no reference has been made to exclusivity. Make of that what you will)

Original Source: Rumor - Masterpiece Optimus Prime to see a Wide Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In addition to the Hell Flame Arms Microns, Takara-Tomy have also updated their website to add details of the Japanese exclusive Terrorcon Bumblebee. This dark colored version of Bumblebee comes with a clear purple version of Soundwave's Arms Micron Zori, and is perhaps the closest thing we'll see at retail to the generic design of the Terrorcons from Darkness Rising.

Read on to check out the official image. Terrorcon Bumblebee is due to be released on 10 August 2012.

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers website with details of a new Campaign Micron giveaway. This time out it is a giveaway for four Arms Microns in red (possibly translucent red) "Hell Flame" decos. The four Microns being given away are Zam (from War Breakdown), Glu (from Starscream), Nozi (from Vehicon) and Jida (from Terrorcon Cliffjumper).

Details on the campaign indicate this will be a case of spending 3'000 or more yen on Transformers Prime merchandise on 28 July at participating Japanese stores to receive one of these. The timing and theme suggests this campaign is to mark the release of the demonic-looking Darkness Megatron, who is due for a release around the same time in Japan.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Hell Flame Micron Campaign @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some excellent sleuthing by 2005 Boards member jru42287 has turned up the pricepoint for the Hasbro release of MP-10 Convoy Version 2, Masterpiece Optimus Prime, in a store computer system. According to jru42287's information Masterpiece Optimus Prime will set you back $99.99 when he is released.

Considering that importing a Takara-Tomy version would set you back almost twice as much and Hasbro's release is going to come with everything from the Takara-Tomy one, this is a good deal for all looking forward to this release.

Original Source: Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime Will Cost You $99.99 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Impossible Toys have updated their homepage with some early CGI renders showing a new project; a Seeker-styled robot with the Generation 1 More than Meets the Eye Part 1 Cybertronian Tetrajet alternate mode. The render does not give away much in terms of how these pyramid fighters will transform, other than the fact that we are probably looking at a design that makes use of a lot of panels if those wings are anything to go by.

Please note this is an unauthorised third party product not endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy

Original Source: Impossible Toys to make Unofficial Generation 1 Tetrajets @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook has shared images of a colored prototype for the X-Transbots Tyrant, a custom third party Galvatron toy. The Tyrant is modeled after Galvatron's design from Season 3 of Transformers Generation 1, and transforms into Galvatron's signature cannon mode.

Please note this is an unauthorised third party product not endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy

Original Source: X-Transbots Tyrant (Galvatron) Color Prototype Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon website has been updated with the final guest announcment: Wally Burr the man that cast Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker as Megatron as well as Neil Ross in his roles; directed 98 episodes of Transformers Generation 1 and the 1986 Animated Movie will join us this weekend at TFcon. He will join Neil Ross on stage for the G1 Q&A panel and will be judging the live script reading.

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 Derrick J. Wyatt, Andrew Griffith, Matt Moylan, Josh Perez, and Silas Zee plus Hasbro Canada, Jim Sorenson, Chris Ho (Vangelus) and Ben Dolle (Peaugh).

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.

Original Source: Transformers Voice Director Wally Burr to attend TFcon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Fall of Cybertron website has been updated. Four new characters have been added to the website character roster including the Decepticon engine of destruction Bruticus and the most gigantic Autobot of them all. Open the links below to check out the character pages for:

Metroplex
Jetfire
Brawl
Bruticus


Transformers Fall of Cybertron is due for a multi-platform release on 21 August 2012. Have you preordered your copy yet?

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

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has uploaded a trailer to promote Amazon Exclusive G2 Bruticus, who is also available as an Unlockable Character for Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron.

Original Source: Amazon Exclusive G2 Bruticus Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have an update on the rumor that we reported on yesterday, regarding the possibility of a wide release for Masterpiece Optimus Prime, the domestic release of Takara-Tomy's MP-10 Convoy Version 2. Contrary to previous reports we have received confirmation from a trusted source at Toys R Us that Masterpiece Optimus Prime will be a Toys R Us exclusive - regrettably if you want to own this one, you will need to camp out at your local TRU stores rather than just waltzing into Walmart.

We apologise for any misdirection caused by our earlier report.

Original Source: Rumor Denied - Masterpiece Optimus Prime Will be a Toys R Us Exclusive in the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Build your own character and battle in 10 multiplayer maps in Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Here is the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - Multiplayer Trailer thanks to Gamespot.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - Multiplayer Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Prime 2013 Calendar is up for Preorder at Amazon. Danilo Promotions Limited is distributing the calendar for both US and UK. This is the 2nd Transformers Calendar we’ll be getting for year 2013; first being the IDW Transformers Calendar from Day Dream.

Speaking of IDW, early next year you can grab the Transformers: Prime Season 2 Comic Book by IDW as well.

We received high quality sample images from the calendar. You can find that and more info about the comic book as well as the calendar, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime 2013 Licensed Merchandise - Calendar And Season 2 Comic Book @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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When And Where Is The Next New Jersey Collectors Con?



Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, October 7th, 2012
Full Update on Show Events coming soon…….

Original Source: New Jersey Collectors Con Fall Show Date October 7th 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Tomorrow, More Than Meets The Eye's 7th issue will hit comic shelves and the Comixology app. Well, we here at TFW have a special treat for you. An interview with the man behind the bots, Mr. James Roberts. I've had the pleasure of interviewing James via e-mail over the last few weeks, and we're very excited to share with you his answers to several questions that may be burning in the back of your brain. So, click on the title bar and get ready to learn more about the Decepticon Justice Divison, Overlord, and the Decepticon version of the Lost Light.

Make sure you check out the interview; and tomorrow pick up More Than Meets The Eye #7, where we will meet the mysterious and deadly Decepticon Justice Division. Special thanks to TFW Staff for helping gather up questions! Enjoy!

Original Source: TFW2005 Interviews James Roberts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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CM's Corp has updated their website with in package and in hand photos of their upcoming Wonderfest exclusive version of Guttu Kuru Minerva (Minelba). This exclusive will be available at the upcoming Summer Wonderfest convention and comes with in an exclusive yellow and blue deco based on the Nightbeat version of the character.

Check out the photos and discuss after the break!

Original Source: In Hand and In Package Photos of CMs Minelba Nightbeat Version Wonderfest Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom has updated their Facebook page with in package image of new Arms Micron figures. For your viewing pleasure check out pics of Darkness Megatron, Jet Vehicon, EZ Energon Driller with Medic Knockout and EZ Ultra Magnus.

Robot Kingdom states these figures will ship on the 28th of July.

Original Source: In Package Images of Upcoming Arms Micron Figures - Shipping Soon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Walmart.com has updated their preorder page for the upcoming Fall of Cybertron video game. The preorder page now lists a free copy of War For Cybertron as a bonus for preordering. Perfect for those that want to make a quick run through the first game again before Fall of Cybertron is released. Or, even better, perfect for those who have not yet played either game.

Get your preorder on at the link above and head to the boards to discuss.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Wal-Mart Pre-order Bonus - Free War For Cybertron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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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. You can find the latest update from the TFcon website below:

NAME: Garrison
ALLEGIANCE: Seibertrons
SUB-GROUP: Hybrid Double Headrobot/Pretender
PRETENDER COMPONENT: Cortex
FUNCTION: Solar System Commander

“Some people are born into power, some earn it”

Profile: GARRISON is the younger brother of STRONGHOLD and head of the special weapons division of Praxus. Years of testing and research (including experimenting on himself) led to his one of a kind Headrobot/Pretender hybrid design. With the Masterforce War on Earth heating up, GARRISON was charged by his superiors to deliver the Godbomber Project designs. He must now reach the fragile blue planet’s Seibertron forces before it’s too late.

Abilities: While his main Transtector is his Grando Battleship which doubles as his space transport to Earth; GARRISON uses a smaller truck based body named HEAT to handle more scientific and basic tasks. He also has a Pretender shell dubbed CORTEX which he uses for disguise and other high profile missions. Additionally he carries the legendary Heroic Robot weapon called the Master Sword, which was passed down to him from his brother. Sadly, GARRISON is hesitant to use it in battle due to it’s destructive potential.

Weaknesses: Unlike his brother, GARRISON is not comfortable being a super powered fortress base. While he can pack amazing fire power, he only uses it when the situation is truly dire resulting in not being the most effective warrior on the battlefield. He would rather be developing weapons then firing them.

This TFcon 2012 exclusive is limited to 100 pieces and limited to one per weekend ticket holder. You can purchase it when you register Friday night at a cost of $70.

TFcon 2012 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers Voice Director Wally Burr, Transformers Creator Bob Budiansky, Transformers voice actors Scott McNeil and Neil Ross, artists Derrick J. Wyatt, Andrew Griffith, Matt Moylan, Josh Perez, and Silas Zee plus Hasbro Canada, Jim Sorenson, Chris Ho (Vangelus) and Ben Dolle (Peaugh).

Original Source: 2nd TFcon 2012 Exclusive Announced: Garrison @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the shipping list for next week's Transformers releases from Diamond. Next week we have got the second issue of Regeneration 1 to look forward to as IDW kicks off Dinobot month! Regeneration 1 #82 picks up after last issue's shocking final page with Kup and the Wreckers on Earth and also chronicles Grimlock's own quest to restore his ability to transform! Also shipping next week is the Transformers Prime One Shall Stand DVD, feature the season 1 finale and season 2 opening arc episodes all edited together into one movie-length feature.

Many thanks as always to D-Drive for the heads-up! Read on for the full text of the solicits.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 1 August @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got another cool pair of galleries for your enjoyment now. Following on from our recent run on Botcon exclusives we thought we might also share with you some galleries of the two Transformers Collector's Club exclusives for this year, Runamuck and Over-Run (formerly Runabout). The Decepticon duo use the Generations Wheeljack mold to bring them into the 21st century, which gives them the unique option of either having their official, Wheeljack / Tracks derived robot modes, or an alternative fan transformation which more closely recalls the original toys. We've got both of these exclusives and both of their robot modes fully featured in these twin galleries, so check out the links below for lots of pictures of this Decepticon duo!

TFCC Exclusive Runamuck Gallery
TFCC Exclusive Over-Run Gallery

Original Source: TFW Club Exclusive Over-Run and Runabout Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of ACToys we have a look at some in-hand images of the Generations China Import / Asia "exclusive" Prototectobot Hot Spot. This blazing Autobot is a remolded version of Universe Inferno, redone here in Hot Spot's defining blue deco and with a new head that recalls the original Hot Spot nicely. He's due out in Asia shortly, and he'll also be coming to US Toys R Us stores in a limited fashion as a part of the "China Import" Voyager assortment.

Read on for our mirror of the images.

Original Source: Generations Asia / China Import Hot Spot In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from the in-box pictures from earlier today, Robot Kingdom has now shared some full out of box in-hand images of Japan's Transformers Prime Arms Micron series Darkness Megatron and Jet Vehicon. Darkness Megatron as you can see from these images looks very sharp with the chrome and black contrasting nicely, with the demonic clear wings from his Micron Hades giving a nice effect in robot mode. You can also see how he comes with additional scrollwork stickers for extra detailing, these are seemingly inspired by the gold scrollwork seen on Generation 1 Galvatron in some of the vintage artwork. Jet Vehicon meanwhile looks great, if bizarre in alternate mode (though as some are quick to point out, yes they do look somewhat like that in the show!)

View the pictures on Facebook, or read on for our mirror.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Darkness Megatron and Jet Vehicon in Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.