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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next new episode of Transformers Prime has been revealed to us by way of Zap2it. The next episode, airing on 31 August 2012, is titled Out of the Past. The description given on Zap2it implies this one is going to be an Arcee focused episode. The description also implies that this might be the episode where the brief clip of an upcoming episode we were shown at Botcon 2012 takes place.

Read on to check out the full description for this episode as it was originally posted.

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

8/24 Hurt
8/31 Out of the Past

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 43 Out of the Past @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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When things aren’t good for the Ford Falcon… who you gonna call? Transformers! Yep indeed, here’s a chance for you to turn a Ford Falcon to a Cybertronian.

Ford Australia and High Moon Studios are joining together to get their fans to customize the Ford Falcon. According to the official Facebook page of Ford Australia:

“To celebrate the launch of the new video game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Ford and Activision are giving you the chance to create an Aussie Transformers Ford Falcon. Over the next four days we’ll run polls inviting you (our fans) to vote on a selection of characteristics, which will make up our Falcon Transformers car.”

The first poll ask the fans, should a Ford Falcon be a Transformer would it be an Autobot or a Decepticon?

Your votes will shape the final art created by High Moon's own art team. And the Ford Falcon will get customized according to the preferences getting the most votes.

Ford Falcon sales are going down these days, but hopefully this promotional campaign will do the trick.

You can read an article on this news and visit Ford Australia Official Facebook Page to vote.

Original Source: Ford Australia And High Moon Studios To Customize An Aussie Transformers Ford Falcon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have some more detailed descriptions of what is to come in the next two episodes of Transformers Rescue Bots, by way of 2005 boards member moreprimeland! These new detailed synopses are being provided on cable television program guides now, and give us a larger picture on these two episodes which are airing as a double bill this coming Saturday, 11 August! Read on to check out the full descriptions, which you might consider as spoilers for Shake Up and Rescue Boy!

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots episodes:

08/11 Shake Up
08/11 Rescue Boy
08/18 It's a Bot Time
08/18 Bot to the Future

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes 23 and 24 More Detailed Descriptions @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Fans of mini-figures of the building block variety can rejoice! Get your hunting caps on, the first wave of Kreon Micro-Changers has been found at US retail! 2005 Board member Jack Darby reports finding the preview wave at his local Wal-Mart in Texas. This preview wave consists of Crankstart, Sunstorm, Spinister, Waspinator, Galvatron and Scorponok.

Have new toys you've found at retail? Let your local collectors know in our Sightings forum!

Original Source: Kreon Micro-Changers Wave 1 at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Tempting Toys and Collectibles dropped us a line and let us know about the following product updates. Check them out below!

• Telebi Kun (TV Boy) magazine exclusive clear red Optimus Prime Micron - $24.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 8/7/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 Boards Member ssjkazer, we now have a poster revealing that EBGames in New Zealand will be getting preorder bonuses for the upcoming video game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.

Which preorder bonuses are they getting in New Zealand? All of them: Playable Generation One Optimus Prime, character unlocks of Swoop and Generation Two Bruticus, the Sling Shock Cannon and Throwback Blaster, as well as a poster. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is slated to be released on the 22nd of this month in Australia, as well as the 21st in North America and the 24th in Europe.

Original Source: New Zealand Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Preorder Bonuses @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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e-HOBBY has uploaded the second segment of their interview with Yoshioka Hidetsugu. Yoshioka Hidetsugu is a Japanese Illustrator who did the box art for toys in Masterforce, Victory, Zone, Operation Combination and Return of Convoy; as well as many of the e-HOBBY pack-in comics.

If you cannot view the e-HOBBY website, we have provided a transcript of the second part of the interview after the jump.

Did you miss the first part? Check it out over here; or if you can't access the e-HOBBY site, we have provided a transcript over here.

Be sure to stay tuned, as the final part of the interview is coming on the 17th.

Original Source: e-HOBBY Interview with Yoshioka Hidetsugu Part 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has sent us an update with a preorder for the upcoming exclusive Terrorcon Bumblebee, as well as in-stock listings for the Kabaya Gum Kit release of Fortress Maximus, and Prime Cyberverse Legion Wave 4.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME TERRORCON BUMBLEBEE
This Tokyo Toy Show exclusive black and purple version of Bumblebee comes with a clear purple scorpion Micron, and is listed at $52.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...30&mode=retail

KABAYA GUM PLUS TRANSFORMERS DX FORTRESS MAXIMUS BOX OF 5
This assortment contains three different parts that together can make the mighty Fortress Maximus in any of his forms (including the Voyager-Sized robot mode), as well as Cerebros (the head of Fort Max) , Powerglide and Windcharger. The box of 5 should include at least one of each different kit, and is listed at $49.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...26&mode=retail

TF PRIME ROBOTS IN DISGUISE CYBERVERS LEGION SERIES 04 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
The new Legion Assortment includes two of Bumblebee with Weapon A2 and one each of Bumblebee, Autobot Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Breakdown, Wheeljack and Flamewar; we have this assortment priced at $44.99. We also have a Set of four (Bumblebee with Weapon A2, Breakdown, Wheeljack and Flamewar) priced at $31.99, and singles of both versions of Bumblebee as well as Autobot and Ratchet and Cliffjumper, and they are priced at $3.00 - $6.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/s...erverse+Legion

Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Sponsor Update: Kabaya Transformers and Terrorcon Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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For our next gallery update, we have a look at the other July release in the Japanese Transformers Prime line, the Jet Vehicon! The Jet Vehicon is a "reshell" of the regular Vehicon - in other words, it takes the basic robot but changes out the car vehicle panels for flight mode ones. It's a nice variation on the regular Vehicon, and together with the First Edition which was a different design completely you have a cool (if a little pricey) way to assemble a squad of three Vehicons without any two being the same. This one is another in a growing number of releases that seem to be unlikely to see a US release at this time.

Check out our full gallery by opening the link below - and give some big thanks to 2005 Boards Photo Staff member SydneyY for providing these photos for us!

Transformers Prime Arms Micron Jet Vehicon with Igu Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Jet Vehicon (Japan Exclusive) Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a thread on ACTOYS, we have ourselves a first look at two new redecos coming to the Asian Exclusive Generations (Or as it's being referred to via retailers, "GDO") toyline, and the mold choices might surprise you as we're getting new redecos of Energon Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime.

It is possible at this time that they'll be in color schemes similar to last year's Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime, as the image does list the toys as "CNY" (or Chinese New Year) possibly meaning these two toys will be Year of the Snake themed. It is unknown at time what the prices, release date, or actual deco these toys will be in.

Original Source: Transformers Redecos of Energon Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime in 2013? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Check out the highlights from this week's deals from site sponsor Robot Kingdom! A full listing can be viewed after the jump.

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1201 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 Boards Member ssjkazer, we now have a poster revealing that EBGames in New Zealand will be getting preorder bonuses for the upcoming video game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.

UPDATE: It has been confirmed by TFW2005 boards member Starscream Gaga that the preorder offer also carries over to Australian EB Games stores.

Which preorder bonuses are they getting in New Zealand? All of them: Playable Generation One Optimus Prime, character unlocks of Swoop and Generation Two Bruticus, the Sling Shock Cannon and Throwback Blaster, as well as a poster. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is slated to be released on the 22nd of this month in Australia, as well as the 21st in North America and the 24th in Europe and New Zealand.

Original Source: UPDATED: AU + NZ Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Preorder Bonuses @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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High Moon Studios' Matt Tieger has recently stopped by the gaming website Giant Bomb to give them some hands-on time with the final version of the game, as well as give some insight behind the choices the studio made to differ the upcoming game from the previous title, as well as a look at the various gameplay styles in the campaign.

Just a heads up, there is heavy Fall of Cybertron Campaign spoilers and foul language inside.


Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is to be released on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on the 21st of this month in North America.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Quick Look @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Takara-Tomy Twitter account has released an image of the Aeon exclusive Arms Micron Terrorcon Bumblebee. The cool black redeco of the Autobot Scout comes in a window box, like the Voyager Class toys, to better show off the new deco and according to the text on the tweet "to help set it apart from the regular release". It is due for a release tomorrow in Japan (10 August 2012)!

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We are getting reports come in that the Transformers Bot Shots Action Game Ironhide Launcher has been released at retail - but once again the UK gets a new Transformers release before the US! Ironhide here has been sighted at a few stores in the UK already, including this sighting in the High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Sainsburys. We've also had reports that Toy Master are getting the case assortment that includes the Ironhide Launcher.

Share your latest sightings news from across the world in our Transformers Sightings section.

Original Source: Bot Shots Ironhide Launcher Released in the UK @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is a look at the Transformers Generations Brawn from the Asia Exclusive Transformers Generations, or GDO, assortments. Unlike the other three in the assortment (Megatron, Powerdive and Protectobot Hot Spot) Brawn here looks set to remain as an Asia Exclusive, as when the Toys R Us China Import assortment of Voyagers was shown at the San Diego Comic Con, Brawn alone was conspicuously absent. And while we proceeded to see in-case and official pictures of the other three, Brawn was nowhere to be seen.

What we have here for you is a picture of Brawn from the cross-sell of the Protectobot Hot Spot packaging, which we believe is the clearest look we have had at this First Edition Bulkhead remold to date. The picture shows that Brawn will get a Generation 1 inspired head, like the Deluxe Class Cliffjumper, and a fair bit of gold / orange detailing to go with the deco. The new head and deco definitely recalls the style of the original Brawn, and dare we say that the new head does not look completely out of place on the body as originally feared.

Click on the thumbnail at left to check out the image.

Original Source: Generations Voyager Class Brawn New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A recent TV special in Japan went behind the scenes at Takara-Tomy, showing the place where the magic happens - the offices of the Takara-Tomy Transformers design team. As well as showing the offices, viewers were treated to a view of the desk of Transformers Masterpiece series designer, "Mr Starscream" Shogo Hasui. On his desk you can see a quartet of Masterpieces - Masterpiece Lambor (Sideswipe) test shot alongside the released Starscream and Convoy (MP11 and MP10 respectively) and an Ultra Magnus proof-of-concept custom, built from a Generation 1 Ultra Magnus trailer and then attached to an MP10 Convoy. It is in no way an indication that a Masterpiece Ultra Magnus is in our future - but it is a good indication that if a few things line up, then we just might see one. After all, it is a good sign that the lead designer for the Masterpiece series happens to have this proof of concept on his desk, no?

Original Source: Transformers Behind the Secrets of Transformers TV Special in Japan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Hub TV Network Facebook Page has revealed our first image from the upcoming Season 2 16th episode of Transformers: Prime; Hurt.

The image features Wheeljack and Miko.

Hub FB Page had this to say...

"Who's excited for the return of Transformers Prime?! Here's an exclusive image to help tide you over until the all-new episode on Aug. 24!"

Take a look at the episode description on our previous news post. You can view the image, after the jump.

Transformers: Prime Episode 42 airs August 24, 2012.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode #16 First Look @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Last week, our Featured Ebay Auctions featured all Optimus Prime Auctions. Today's auctions go the opposite direction. Today we feature a bunch of Megatron Auctions for you to check out.

• Transformers Metal Monument Megatron 1996 Limite Ed | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS BOTCON 2006 DARKSYDE MEGATRON and WASPINATOR MINT AND SEALED | eBay
• WST Smallest Transformers Convoy VSX Megatron Hobby Magazine - MISB - Rare | eBay
• Megatron G2 Botcon Japan 2000 Choro-Q Exclusive Transformers | eBay
• Megatron Action Master MINT Action Master Transformers Free Ship | eBay
• G2 Transformers Go-Bots Lot Part 2, 7 Cars, Megatron, Clear Firecracker Gearhead | eBay
• Transformers 2011 Prime First Edition Megatron Jack Darby Raf Miko prototype | eBay
• Transformers Original G1 Goodbye Megatron Starscream Gift Set w/ Box | eBay
• Transformers G2 Megatron And Misb Dreadwing. Unopened Vintage Robot | eBay
• Transformers Optimus Prime vs Megatron Battlefield Diorama Statue Rare | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Masabon has recently purchased the Takara-Tomy Exclusive Terrorcon Bumblebee from the Arms Micron line, and has shared with us an in-hands gallery of the exclusive toy, who is a black redeco of the Transformers: Prime Robots in Disguise Deluxe Bumblebee, with a redeco of Arms Micron Soundwave's Minicon. Masabon shows off the toy with several Minicons in various combinations, as well as various angles of the robot and vehicle mode on Terrorcon Bumblebee itself.

This toy is exclusive to Japan through Takara-Tomy's Arms Micron toyline and is not currently slated for a release in other territories.

Original Source: In-hand Gallery of Arms Micron Terrorcon Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub has been putting out a small promo for the impending return of Transformers Prime to our screens with new episodes on 24 August and to mark the occasion, they will be having a marathon of the episodes leading up to the all-new episode, Hurt! The clip for Hurt comes at the end of the end of the commercial and shows what looks set to be an epic clash between the Insecticon Hardshell and Wheeljack! It all kicks off next Friday at 5pm ET / 2pm PT on The Hub! Check out the trailer below, captured by 2005 Boards member citygrl903! (updated with clearer version from fanoftransformers1 on Youtube)

Original Source: Transformers Prime Relic Quest Marathon & Hurt Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Linkin Park, known for their musical contributions to the Michael Bay Transformers Movies, posted a blog update of the upcoming Linkin Park Edition Soundwave with official images. This is what the band has to say:

"Linkin Park and Hasbro are collaborating on a super-limited LINKIN PARK EDITION SOUNDWAVE. It's a new and exclusive model based on the original 1984 toy, the one I grew up playing with. It includes Lazerbeak, Buzzsaw, and Ravage. There will only be 2000 units, available at SURU and comic/hobby shops.

Hasbro is currently showing a sample of it, inside the Transformers booth at Comicon. Here are some pics from Les, the designer. Shout out to Mr. Hahn for overseeing it's golden glory on our end (no, it's not real gold).

The LINKIN PARK SOUNDWAVE will be available later this year."

The images have been mirrored here, and feel free to check out the previous images that were posted from San Diego Comic Con here.

Are you looking forward to this release? Be sure to post your thoughts!

Original Source: Linkin Park Edition Soundwave - Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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A quick bit of news tonight, as something new has popped up on Hasbro's site: A Generation 2 Devastator Kreon, with a translucent G1 Megatron pistol. It is unknown at this time where or how this Kreon will be available.

This fierce CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR KREON figure is ready to bring the intensity to all your KRE-O adventures! Whatever you build with KRE-O building sets (sold separately), this figure is ready to jump into the QUEST FOR ENERGON! Includes CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR KREON figure! Figure comes with Energon blaster!

Original Source: G2 Devastator Kreon Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out this preview clip for Transformers Rescue Bots episode 24, Rescue Boy, posted on The Hub's Youtube page! Rescue Boy features Cody becoming a super hero thanks to a high-tech device that he comes into possession of, but as masterfully stated by Stan Lee, with great power comes great responsibility - can young Cody Burns handle it?

Check out the preview clip below - then tune in to The Hub Saturday at 12:30 PM ET to catch this and the other new episode Shake Up! That's right, it's a Rescue Bots double bill with two new episodes back to back today - Shake Up and Rescue Boy!

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Rescue Boy Preview Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Gametrailers has uploaded a trio of new preview videos for Transformers Fall of Cybertron - the first two demonstrate segments of Megatron's gameplay and Cliffjumper & Grimlock's levels, respectively. The third video looks at the multiplayer customization options. Check the three of them out embedded below - be warned those character specific ones might contain some spoilers!

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Megatron, Cliffjumper & Grimlock and Character Customization Videos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.