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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In a bit of post SDCC news from Comic Book Resources we have a further tease on a potential future development for Transformers Prime Season 3. We heard a while back that Nolan North would be joining the cast in some capacity for season 3, but it seems like he is not coming alone - in a special CCI panel on Fall of Cybertron, Nolan North mentioned that "He also felt honored to watch Berger and Cullen work, both on this project and the animated "Transformers Prime" series."

Take this as you will, but by all indications it seems that Gregg Berger, voice of Generation 1 and Fall of Cybertron Grimlock as well as Generation 1 Jetfire, Long Haul and Outback, will be lending his considerable voice talents to a character in Transformers Prime.

Of course there is no word on whom yet, so keep it TFW to find out more news as it reaches us!

Original Source: Gregg Berger to voice a character in Transformers Prime? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Board members Jarodimus and Peaugh who have tweeted and shared several new images of upcoming Fansproject releases from TFcon. First up we have two prototypes of bots that resemble Stunticons and, according to Peaugh, are from a combiner. This plays heavily into the rumor that Fansproject has a Menasor unofficial product in the works. As of yet, these not Stunticons do not have names. Also from Peaugh, we see repaints of Fansproject's Causality Insecticon figures in Generation 1 Deluxe Insecticon colors. Homages to Barrage, Chop Shop and Venom are shown. Next up, are pics of Assaulter, who is FansProject's next Warbot figure and a homage to Broadside. The figure has four modes and two faces.

Additionally, Fansproject's recently released original character, Steelcore, is shown with two repaints of his "powermaster" partner in orange and red.

Check out the pics by clicking the title bar!

UPDATE: More images of not-Stunticons added. From Jarodimus: These 2 are not-Breakdown and not-Wildrider. Release date target is November for these two, $50-ish each. They're hoping to have everyone out by May 2013.I saw pics of Motormaster on an FP member's phone. Looked to-scale with the cars. Vehicle mode faithful to G1. Was told transformation is along the lines of G1. Combiner parts store in trailer (I think). Not-Menasor combined mode should be a bit taller than Crossfire Bruticus

Assaulter: More images added. Planned release date is October. Price will hopefully be around $90

Original Source: First look at Fansproject Menasor, Insecticon Repaints, Assaulter @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More 3rd party toy news is rolling in. Thanks again to Jarodimus Prime for some nice final product images of the Impossible Toys Allicon. This figure is based on the Quintesson guard from the 1986 movie. According to Jarodimus, he's quite beefy and heavy in person.

Check out the pics by clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Impossible Toys Allicon at TFcon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The upcoming Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee statues from Calibre were shown off at the Ani-Con & Games Expo Hong Kong 2012, and our sponsors Robot Kingdom were there to take pictures. From the information relayed by Robot Kingdom, we can report that these will be released in the fourth quarter 2012, and will feature goodies like LED light up eyes, rubber tyres, electroplated parts, interchangeable battle masked heads, optional hands and weapons for different display options. Optimus will stand at around 20 inches tall and Bumblebee at around 14 inches in height. The pricing on them is not confirmed, but indications given here suggest that Optimus Prime will be over $1000 and Bumblebee somewhere in the region of $900 - these are high end collectibles, based on the actual movie CGI, for serious collectors.

Original Source: Calibre Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Premium Statues Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a special update from TFSource! There's two bits of good news to pass on - first is that the TFSource Sumer Sale 2012 is now live - and second that in honor of TFSource's first ever TFcon attendance, there is 50% off shipping costs on all Canadian and International Orders over $150 this weekend only until the close of TFcon! Combine the two and you can save big! So check out that sales inventory and see what you can save on!

Dear all -

The TFsource Summer Sale is now live! We've added dozens of great items to the sale, and took deeper discounts on already sale items! Save BIG with over 100 items on sale at this year's Sizzling Summer Sale!

Additionally all this weekend - in honor of our first attendance at TFcon we are offering 50% off shipping costs to Canada and all international orders placed on www.tfsource.com over $150! The discount is already applied in checkout, this will count towards any instock or preorders, and any orders you ship out from your stack just so long as the order is over $150!

Also don't forget to stop by our booth at TFcon, every item purchased at our booth has a chance to win free Transformers! Plus we'll be doing a final raffle on Sunday for one grand prize giveaway!

Have a great TFcon weekend all - we look forward to seeing everyone there!

Original Source: TFSource @ TFcon - 50% shipping to to Canada & International Orders This Weekend Only! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Amazon listing for the seventh volume of the Transformers IDW Collection Hardcover series has been updated with the cover art. Continuing the trend of past volumes to focus on one of the important characters, this volume features Soundwave on the cover. The volume is set to cover the Drift mini-series, Ongoing issues #7-18, and the two Transformers issues from the first Infestation Crossover event. It's due for release on 18 September 2012.

Original Source: Transformers the IDW Collection Volume 7 Cover Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With six days left to go until Auto Assembly 2012 kicks off, we have two more guest announcements to pass along to you. Adding to the already considerable Auto Assembly 2012 guest listing we have Ed Pirrie, a notable fan artist who has done work for the Transformers Mosaics, Transmasters UK and lots of work for Auto Assembly 2011 including the exclusive postcards, lithographs and full length strips in the Cybertronian Times. Joining him will be Sam Palmer, one of Titan UK's up and coming colorists, whose first work is due to be published in the September 2012 Transformers Prime comic magazine.

They join the existing guest listing which includes the entire creative team behind Regeneration One (Simon Furman, Andrew Wildman, Stephen Baskerville, John-Paul Bove, and Jason Cardy), James Roberts, Nick Roche, Livio Ramondelli, and the three voice actor guests of honor - Michael Bell (Generation 1 Prowl, Swoop, Sidewipe and more), Paul Eiding (Generation 1 Perceptor) and Townsend Coleman (Transformers Animated Sentinel Prime).

If you wish to pre-register for Auto Assembly 2012 you need to do so soon - the cut-off for pre-registration is this coming Wednesday, 1 August! Head on over to the Auto Assembly 2012 homepage for more information and to pre-register.

And in case you missed it, the contents of the goodie bag, available to all guests and non-attendees has also been announced. Open the link above to find out more.

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2012 Announces Two Further Guests - Ed Pirrie and Sam Palmer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A recent tweet from High Moon Studios has confirmed that the preorder unlock content "Generation 1 retro pack" for Transformers Fall of Cybertron will indeed be available on PC. This is the DLC that gives you the awesome Generation 1 Optimus Prime character model to play as - it is already available as a pre-order bonus for PS3 and Xbox 360 but has been held up for PC due to "legal issues", although as a pre-order offer it will go up "soon".

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron PC Version to get G1 Retro Pack DLC @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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More third party news for you from TFcon 2012! TFW supporter Jarodimus sends us word via Twitter of a pair of new releases from Mech Ideas - a set of unofficial fan-made Transformers based on Generation 1 / IDW's take on Topspin and Twin Twist, the Jumpstarters. Mech Ideas are calling these two Apex and Geminus respectively, and they are a part of a group called the Demolition Crue.

Stay tuned for more third party updates! Remember, these products and unofficial and unlicensed and therefore not endorsed or supported by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy.

Original Source: Mech Ideas Apex & Geminus - Third Party Unofficial Topspin and Twin Twist @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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More third party news from TFcon, this time from the third party display. On display is the upcoming Maketoys Mobain unofficial Power Core Combiner styled version of The Fallen. The display doesn't show much of the main event instead focusing on the limbs, which work with regular Power Core Combiner Commanders and here show off a new feature where they can be configured in different ways to form different robot modes. Specifically the shoulder and leg units look to be capable of functioning either way round, and the forearms have some kind of similar trickery going on.

Stay tuned for more news from TFcon right here on TFW.

Original Source: Maketoys Mobain TFcon Display Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A gallery of a whole bunch of upcoming Mastermind Collectibles has been posted over on Facebook. This lot includes:

- A look at the final test shot version of Hexatron in robot mode, complete with size comparisons. It's gigantic, towering over most other toys, level in height with Masterpiece Grimlock or Mastermind's own Knight Morpher Cyclops.

- Speaking of Knight Morpher Cyclops, a "Lucky Draw" version of Cyclops is also shown. This one is all in gray, presumably based on the Radioshack version of Generation 1 Shockwave.

- Last but by no means least the trio of Knight Morpher Seekers, Air Screech, Warper and Stormer are also on show. The trio are looking to be approaching their final stages, and like Hexatron size comparisons are shown. In terms of height, they are equal with the likes of Hasbro's own Generations Thundercracker or Classics Cyclonus, but their bulk (their huge wings mainly) makes them seem closer to a Voyager Class in scale.

Read on to check out our mirror of the images or view the original album on Facebook.

Original Source: Mastermind Collectibles Hextron, Seekers and Lucky Draw Cyclops Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of a complicated system involving Twitter, a carrier pigeon or two, and a chap named after a popular kind of cookie we are able to bring you coverage of the TFcon 2012 Third Party panel! Refresh this post for the latest news on what is in store from the Third Party Groups down the way.

First up is BTS Toys with their next production BTS-06 Nova Lord, 21 inches tall unofficial custom Overlord. Test shot should be shown around about December.

More pictures of the Demolition Crue Apex & Geminus, aka unofficial Twin Twist and Topspin from Mech Ideas. They also make some pretty cool Transformers themed iPhone cases.

A gray resin prototype of iGear's PP-04 Cliffjumper was shown.

Headrobots are making their first full Transformers project, Big Road aka Trailbreaker! This was shown before, now confirmed to be happening. Also shown is the Headrobots Iguana, still in the works.

No new announcements from TFC Toys or Dr Wu.

Hexatron (Sixshot) from Mastermind Collectibles "has no firm release date, some time in the next year".

Mastermind Collectibles teased their next Reformatted release after Hexatron and Prominion. Named Ferocious, it looks like they are making an unofficial update to Predaking. Slides with silhouettes of the five Predacons were shown (we have four of them here for you to enjoy right now plus the combined mode)

FansProject teased with a selection of new projects - a silhouette was shown of their Menasor, which we saw the two Stunticons for earlier today, and also of something called "Function X" - their take on Headmasters! Shown was a concept of something that looked like a hybrid of Brainstorm and Transformers Zone Sonic Bomber. There were also concepts shown for a version of Chromedome, Weirdwolf, Mindwipe and the Optimus Prime Alligator done as a Headmaster, based on the classic Generation 1 episode City of Steel. And a Gogdog-pleaser, FansProject are also doing a Minerva as a part of the Function X series! The first Function X release is due in September

More from FansProject. They have a second set of Insecticon remolds / reuses coming called Warbug where the Insects have vehicle modes instead of bugs. Backfiery is a jet, and the other two are tanks.

Check out the full slides from the presentation here!

Original Source: TFcon 2012 Third Party Panel Coverage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the folks over at TFCON for hooking us up with the slides used in their 3rd Party panel today at TFCON 2012. This presentation shows previous releases for each of the major 3rd Party companies, along with a preview of what's to come from each! Check them all out inside.

Original Source: TFCon 2012 3rd Party Panel Slides @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of 2005 Boards Podcast member Gogdog via Twitter from TFcon 2012 we have a nice in-hand look at the TFC Toys DLSR (Dynamic Link Scout Robots) aka unofficial Reflector for you. According to Gogdog these look good in person, with the black and purple molded in and the rest of the details done in paint (at least on these test shot versions). The camera lens contains a LED for a light up function, and the back, arm, and leg panels have different mold details.

Read on and check out all the images as tweeted by our very own Gogdog! Or if you prefer, check out these two videos from the good people at Preorder66!

Original Source: TFC Toys Reflector In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Even as TFcon blazes along (and we mean blazes - have you seen the onslaught of third party news coming out today?) we think ahead to next weekend and Europe's biggest Transformers convention, Auto Assembly. It's promising to be a great and fun weekend, and there is a fun contest for all attendees to have a go at - a treasure hunt! The staff of our fellow fan site Full Metal Hero are hiding 20 cards around the convention centre - finding one of these cards entitles you to win one of a treasure trove of fabulous prizes including not just Transformers but also Thundercats and GI Joes too! It's a great bit of fun for all the family for you to take part in as a break from hunting bargains in the dealer room!

Auto Assembly 2012 is taking place next weekend, 3-5 August 2012 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham UK. Head on over to the Auto Assembly Homepage for more information! We hope to see you there!

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2012 Treasure Hunt Contest @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TV Shows on DVD has updated with more details on the Transformers Rescue Bots Roll to the Rescue DVD. The DVD features five episodes from the series and one more as a "special feature". The five main episodes on the disk are as follows:

Under Pressure
Hotshots
Flobsters On Parade
The Alien Invasion Of Griffin Rock
Four Bots and A Baby

The premiere episode, Family of Heroes, is included as bonus content. The DVD also includes printable coloring sheets as additional bonus content. Street date is currently set for 2 October 2012.

There is also a full press release, read on to view it.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Roll to the Rescue DVD Episode Listing & Features @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got an update for you relating to the cool Transformers Bot Shots action game series - the next assortment has been spotted at retail! Wave 4 consists of Powerglide, Ironhide, Jazz, Leadfoot and a chase translucent blue Optimus Prime - an all Autobot assortment! They are being spotted in Walmarts including the Jackson Mi Walmart where these were spotted by 2005 Boards member Kaijumaster.

Happy hunting everyone!

Original Source: Bot Shots Wave 4 Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Collection Intervention follows Elyse Luray, former Head of the Collectibles Department at Christie's, as she helps couples, families and individuals whose pop-culture memorabilia collections from Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica to Catwoman and Barbie have become damaging obsessions, creating financial strife and a huge strain on their lives. Elyse will create a strategy that helps these collectors curate and showcase their collection by assessing where the true value lies and then allow them to decide what's worth keeping and what they can sell. These massive collections include dining rooms stuffed with 30,000 comic books, a garage filled to the rafters with Catwoman memorabilia, and an almost uninhabitable house filled with Transformers. For each collector, parting with some of their collection may free up some much needed space in their home, provide cash windfall to get out of debt, or even just allow a couple to become more focused on their relationship.

Original Source: Collection Intervention New Series Premier August 14th On Syfy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Heero Toys Maker, maker of custom unofficial Worlds Smallest Transformers, has unveiled his next project, a custom Worlds Smallest Stepper / Ricochet. In Generation 1, Stepper was a remolded version of Jazz, so this version too copies the basic design and engineering of Jazz, but also adds in the additional molding to mount the Targetmaster partner, which is new to this variation of the design.

This is an unauthorised unofficial fan made product and is not endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy

Original Source: Heero Toys Maker WST Stepper / Ricochet @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another big thanks to 2005 Boards members Peaugh and Sage o' G-Fruit for sharing this one with us, as they has
ve brought us news and a picture of the 2012 TFcon customizing class figure! This year attendees of the TFcon Customizing class will be learning how to customise Generations Red Alert into their very own custom made Generation 1 / G2 Turbomaster Hurricane! Check out the picture Peaugh tweeted over to us by opening up the thumbnail to the left of the story.

Original Source: TFcon 2012 Customizing Class Figure is Classics Hurricane @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's one for those of you who are fans of season 3 of the original Generation 1 Transformers and are looking for a Spike or a Daniel for your collection - Takara-Tomy licensee CM's Corporation has your needs covered. Their next Transformers themed entry into the Guttu Kuru figure series was teased at the Summer Wonder Fesitval 2012 - check out the silhouette shown on Photozou here. The product is named "Excel Suit" which is probably a mistranslation of Exo-Suit. From the silhouettes to the left and the right, we can work out that those are Season 3 Spike and Daniel, with the one in the middle being their Exo-Suits, the domed transforming spacesuits as worn by both in Transformers the Movie.

Stay tuned for more news from the Summer Wonder Festival 2012!

Original Source: CM's Guttu Kuru Generation 1 Season 3 Spike and Daniel with Exo-Suits @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A fresh update from TFcon by way of Peaugh is this new upgrade for the FansProject Steel Core to give him the head and chest of Transformers Armada Overload! We're not sure - yet - what the story is with these but we think they are probably connected to the extra core figures seen yesterday. These are only rough mockups, but they should give you an idea of yet another upcoming release from FansProject.

Original Source: FansProject Steel Core Armada Overload Head and Chest @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Shogo Hasui, the Takara-Tomy designer known as "Mr Starscream", has posted a new image of the Masterpiece Lambor (Sideswipe) test shot on his Twitter account. This new image shows Sideswipe performing a high kick, showing off the balance of the new Masterpiece. With this new Masterpiece toy, Sideswipe truly can work on his "jet judo"!

Original Source: Masterpiece Sideswipe Jet Judo Test Shot Image @ 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 at Robot Kingdom informing us of some new preorders that are now available:

Upcoming TFC & Xtransbots listing in www.robotkingdom.com.

TFC Uranos - F4 Phantom: $79.9 robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

TFC Uranos - F15 Eagle: $79.9
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TFC Photron: $95.9
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Original Source: New Third Party Preorders at Robot Kingdom @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Today we are proud to present the first of four galleries for the recently released Generations Asia Exclusive Deluxe Assortment! These four toys are all great additions to the growing Classics / Generations series, and are going to get a limited run later in the year exclusively through Toys R Us in the US, so please take this as an opportunity to get an early look at these store exclusive toys.

First up is Swerve, an update of the Minibot who has seen a surge in popularity thanks to James Roberts. Generations Swerve is a reworked version of Generations Kup with a very nice alternate head (which makes me think of a firefighter for some reason). The design is exceedingly clever, with lots of little details like the white truck bed, black hood and even the Autobot symbol placement on the roof all evoking the original character. He's a bit of a leftfield choice for a new toy, but he fits the design very well and the new head gives him a certain charm. One that is well recommended, especially if you missed out on picking up Kup for whatever reason.

Check out the full gallery by opening the link below:

Generations Swerve (Asia Exclusive / China Import) Gallery

Original Source: TFW Generations Classics Swerve (Asia Exclusive) Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.