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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, who has a special deal for anyone who orders the Asian Exclusive Sixshot reissue: A free JustiToys Six Changer (WST-scale Sixshot) for free! A full listing of the entire newsletter can be viewed after the jump.

Takara Asia Exclusive Reissue SixShot - Metallic Colour Redeco withExclusive Coin.
Here we would like to announce a good news for you. From now until September 2012 or stock last, every pieces of “Asia Exclusive Metallic Colour Redeco Sixshot with exclusive coin” purchased on robotkingdom, will come with a Jusitoys Six Changer for FREE!!! http://www.robotkingdom.com/services...g=us&CatID=The
Six Changer will be offered as a free gift only.
ROBOTKINGDOM WILL NOT SELL SIX CHANGER INDIVIDUALLY.

Hasbro Transformers GDO Scout Sealed Case of 6.
Pre-order. available in week of 20th August 2012.
US$79.9/sealed case of 6
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services...s&CatID=41_282

Impossible Toys TRNS-03 Alicon. Preorder. Available in late August 2012.
Pre-order. available in late August 2012.
US$79/pcs
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services...s&CatID=41_283

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1202 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 user starfish, we now have an in-hand gallery of the recently released reissue of Generation One Sixshot. The reissue is an Asian Territory Exclusive, features a metallic paint job, and also comes with a commemorative coin like previous Hong Kong Transformers releases.

An additional gallery has also been posted by a user on ACToys.

Original Source: In-Hand Galleries of Reissue Sixshot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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To tie in with the launch of Transformers Fall of Cybertron next week, IDW has launched a six-issue miniseries to tie in with the game. It features art by Dheeraj Verma and writing by John Barber of Transformers Robots in Disguise and Transformers Sector Seven fame. IDW has also sent us a press release to cover the launch of the series, read on to check it out.

Original Source: IDW Launches Transformers Fall of Cybertron Digital Comic @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The AT&T U-Verse listings have updated with another new listing for an upcoming episode of Transformers Prime. Out of the Past, the second new episode following Hurt, has a slightly confusing description which is probably missing an "a" somewhere in there, but it hints at a new character being added into the mix - or possibly two! We'll find out when the new episode airs - read on for the full description.

It's also worth nothing that AT&T reports that this episode will air at 4pm ET on 8/31/12

Original Source: Transformers Prime Out of the Past Full Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations have posted full details on their Airborne Squad Awakening unlicensed third party Starscream. The Awakening version is confirmed to be exclusively available at the San Jose Toy Show this weekend 18 August. Remaining stock will then be sold online through store Ages 3 and Up. The Awakening version of the Hearts of Steel Seeker "will have the feel of a prototype, but the quality of a finished toy". The price for those wanting to get an early look at one of the next releases from Mastermind Creations is $100.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Airborne Squad Awakening Revealed, Price and Release Confirmed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys have released some final product images of Photron, their take on a three-robots into a camera Transformer in the style of Generation 1 Reflector, on their Facebook page. Photron rather than slavishly recreate Reflector instead goes for the whole "Robot in Disguise" angle with a very realistic version of a DSLR camera. The watermark on the pictures also names the individual components as Re-Lock, Hi-Reso and Optic-Zoom.

Please note this is an unofficial product not officially licensed or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy.

Original Source: TFC Toys Photron Final Product Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro.com has updated with something fun for fans of Kre-O Transformers. Now available on the site are sixteen new wallpapers featuring those adorable little Kreons. Featuring Kreons from the new Microchangers line as well as the traditional building sets, you can now deck out your desktop with the following characters:

• Wheeljack
• Ironhide
• Crankstart
• Barricade
• Cliffjumper
• Bumblebee
• Optimus Prime
• Megatron
• Knockout
• Devastator
• Sunstorm
• Scorponok
• Spinister
• Galvatron
• Waspinator
• Vortex

Original Source: Hasbro.com Updates With Kreon Microchangers Wallpapers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Have you ever wanted a tattoo but didn't want to spend the time, money or endure the pain associated with getting one? Well, you're in luck my friends. Toys R Us has updated their website with a new product listing for an upcoming Bumblebee Face Tattoo. This temporary tattoo will be perfect for kids who want to dress up as Bumblebee for Halloween, but don't want any kind of lousy mask or helmet getting in the way of ingesting as much candy as possible.

Original Source: Bumblebee Temporary Face Tattoo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Many months ago, we reported a teaser photo of TFC Hercules parts cast in Shattered Glass Devastator colors. Today, we finally have some photos from ACTOYS.net, of the complete Hercules including the Rage of Hercules add-on in an SG deco. The new deco is being dubbed Perses.

Original Source: TFC Perses @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Photos have surfaced over at ACTOYS.net of new color prototypes of the first two members of TFC Uranus. A silhouette in the background shows what appears to be an SR-71 Blackbird, and should be the next aerial team member reveal.

It is also being reported that Uranus will deviate slightly from the five-member team he's based on, and may include a sixth figure. Will this be a new airplane-former, or an accessory pack akin to TFC's recently released Rage of Hercules set? Head over to the discussion thread to share your thoughts!

Original Source: TFC Uranus Color Samples @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's Friday and that means it is almost time for the weekend! And with the weekend comes not one but two slices of all-new Transformers cartoon entertainment for us to enjoy. On The Hub this weekend it is the season finale of Transformers Rescue Bots, a double bill no less! The two part story involves time travel, a mad scientist and guest stars Optimus Prime and Bumblebee! Tune in to The Hub tomorrow from 12:30pm ET to check out the season finale.

To get you excited for what promises to be an awesome finale, MTV has uploaded a clip of the season finale (which naturally contains some spoilers). Our fellow fans over at Seibertron have also got a couple of stills from the new episode, which you can check out here.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Bot to the Future Season 1 Finale Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a listing on Amazon.com, we now have a confirmation that Shout! Factory will be releasing the second season of Transformers Prime on Bluray on November 6th. There are no images at this time, but there is a description listed on the product page.

Unicron is defeated but what was thought to be the end of the Autobots' darkest hour is actually proving to be just the beginning! The centuries-old war pitting Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) and his team of heroic Autobots alongside their most trusted human allies-Jack, Miko, Raf, and Special Agent Fowler (Ernie Hudson Ghostbusters)-against Megatron (Frank Welker) and his nefarious Decepticons rages on coming to a boldly exciting climax you absolutely have to see to believe! It's a brand-new season of the Emmy Award-winning series Crave Online calls the show "die-hard fans have always wanted.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Coming to Bluray @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collector's Club has released an update about the upcoming Subscription Service on Facebook. The key points of the announcement are as follows:

• You need to be a member to take part
• Figures are built to order, no purchase limit
• Closing date is 10 September 2012
• You can pay in full up front ($282 + $3 processing fee + shipping) or by three installments ($94 + $3 processing per installment + shipping)
• Figures will ship in a random order and will not be announced, as they want it to be a surprise.
• Single figures may be available, but there is no guarantee on availability. The individual cost will also be much higher.
• The ship date of the first figures has yet to be confirmed but is thought to be sometime in January.

Read on for the full text from the TFCC. They've also posted a small image of Scourge in robot mode which you can see attached to this story.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Subscription Service Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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As you might be aware, Transformers Fall of Cybertron launches next Tuesday 21 August. An extra launch trailer has been released, packed with scenes of many of the characters and focusing particularly on Optimus Prime, Megatron, Shockwave and Grimlock. It was originally posted over at IGN - check out the Youtube version of the video embedded below:

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

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Bleedingcool.com has updated their site with IDW Publishing's solicitations for the month of November. Not only will be getting the new issues for More Than Meets The Eye, Robots in Disguise and Regeneration One but we'll be getting the newest title as well. Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots!

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE ONGOING #11

(W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
SHADOWLAND CONCLUDES! And it’s the end of an era when, on pre-war CYBERTRON, enemies close in on all sides and Orion Pax – the future OPTIMUS PRIME – selects a team of AUTOBOTS to help him pull off the ultimate heist – with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance!

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING #11

(W) John Barber (A) Guido Guidi (CA) Casey Coller, Andrew Griffith
CYBERTRON IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE! Tensions ratchet up between AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as violence breaks out in the heart of the city… and PROWL looks for someone to blame. Is DIRGE a convenient target-or the key to what comes next? Plus… an old friend comes back home.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME RAGE O/T DINOBOTS #1 (OF 4)

(W) Mike Johnson, Mairghread Scott (A) Agustin Padilla (CA) Ken Christiansen
Bridging the story from the Fall of Cybertron video game to the Prime TV show-the DINOBOTS hold the line as CYBERTRON falls! With OPTIMUS PRIME and the Ark long gone, the rest of the population makes their escape from the dying world-but SHOCKWAVE remains behind, continuing his experiments!

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #85

(W) Simon Furman (A) Andrew Wildman (CA) Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi
ONE WILL FALL! As the first Regeneration One arc concludes, two Transformers legends clash-for the last time! This one’s so packed with triumph, tragedy and everything in between, we can’t say much more. If you’re a fan of titanic, all-out action, this is the one for you. If you’re of a sensitive disposition-look away now!

Click the title bar to view all the covers!

Original Source: IDW November Solicitations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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e-HOBBY has uploaded the final installment 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.

Did you miss the previous two installments? Check them out on e-HOBBY's English site for Part One and Part Two.

Original Source: e-HOBBY Interview with Yoshioka Hidetsugu Part 3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A review for the just released IGear PPO5 Weapons Specialists has been posted over on ACToys. This review shows a new cross sell sheet for Igear's Miniwarriors line. Shown in the Cross sell sheet are Igear's Rager, Spray, Hench, UFO and the upcoming Cogz. New figures shown are Dunerunner (Not-Beachcomber), Bushwacker (Not-Outback) and a repaint of Cogz in a Swerve deco! While we can't see the name for the Swerve figure, one can only hope it's "Shut-the-hell-up".

No release date is given as of yet, but check out a photo of the sheet by clicking the title bar

Original Source: New IGear MiniWarriors Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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New Jersey Collectors Con 2012 Fall Show October 7th 2012
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, October 7th 2012
Early Admission 8am to 10am $20.00
General Admission 10am to 4pm $10.00


NJCC 2012 Dealer Registration is now open. Dealers should contact fran@njcc.co for more information on the Fall 2012 Toy Show.

Original Source: NJCC Fall Show Date October 7th 2012 Dealer Registration Now Open @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a quick follow on from the news earlier about the terms for the Transformers Collector's Club Subscription Service - it's live!

Head on over to the Transformers Collector's Club Homepage to read the terms and get in on the ground floor of the subscription service. Remember to read the terms - you need to be a member, and you can either pay by installments or pay the whole thing in one lump sum.

An update from earlier is that the figures will not ship in pairs - that's an artifact left over from the similarly-worded GI Joe terms and conditions - these will ship individually, so you get six toys at various points through the year (seven if you want to count Depth Charge, the membership freebie)

Remember, there is no need to rush to get your order in as these are made to order. If you get your order in by the cut-off date, midnight on 10 September 2012, you will receive the set of six toys.


Lastly the slides from Botcon showing off the six toys have been posted on Facebook, if you want a clear look at what you are getting with the subscription. Check out the six - Prime Slipstream, Classics Circuit, Beast Wars Ultra Mammoth, Animated Jackpot, Universe Classics Breakdown and Generations Robots in Disguise Scourge. Remember if you only want one of these six figures, singles may be available through the Transformers Collectors Club, but at a higher price than they work out at through the subscription.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Subscription Service Now Live - Botcon Slides Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it has updated with the title and synopsis of the next new episode of Transformers Prime, and the title alone should give a lot of you what you've been hoping for. The next new episode which is slated to air on 7 September 2012 is titled "New Recruit", and true to form, the description teases of a new member for Team Prime! Be sure to tune in and check it out - and don't forget that Transformers Prime returns with all new episodes next Friday with "Hurt"

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

8/24 Hurt
8/31 Out of the Past
9/07 New Recruit

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 44 New Recruit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook has posted some new images of an upcoming product from Dr Wu. This new item is a version of the Generation 1 Megatron gun, which can break down into the base pistol with removable scope, stock and silencer. It's scaled to fit in 5mm peg holes.

Please remember this is an unofficial product not licensed or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy.

Original Source: Dr Wu Classics-scale G1 Megatron Gun @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama has shared a preview of next Wednesday's new Transformers comic release from IDW, More than Meets the Eye Issue 8. As Dinobot Month continues we've got a showdown between the Decepticon scavenger squad and the Decepticon Justice Division brewing - and this is also the issue that is bringing Grimlock back into the fray! Check out the preview for a look at what is in store, and then pick up the full issue this Wednesday for the rest of the story!

Original Source: Transformers More than Meets the Eye Issue 8 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of user 9981 on HK-TF, we have a pair of rather interesting pictures to share with you right now.

The first, being released under the Generations banner, is a Transformers Prime two pack consisting of the upcoming Gaia Unicron and Arms Micron Optimus Prime. The two as previously teased can combine, this giftset release gives you both parts of the combiner in a single box. It's also a great new look at the Gaia Unicron figure, our clearest so far. Given the Generations banner, it is entirely likely this will be another Asian market exclusive.

Second is a new image of the Chinese New Year special, the Year of the Snake Omega Supreme. The new image is not giving a lot away - Energon Omega Supreme is shown in the image, unaltered from his release in 2004, although it is possible given that this is the stock photo from the Energon release that this is just a placeholder.

Original Source: Generations Arms Micron Gaia Unicron Giftset & Year of the Snake Omega Supreme @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's a two for one bonus in our latest gallery update! Not only are we bringing you a look at the Generations Powerdive Voyager Class toy, recently released in Asia and due for a release as a Toys R Us Exclusive in the US shortly, but we also have a gallery for you of the original version of the mold, Highbrow!

This twin prop plane mold is a real "love it or hate it" design. The arms are admittedly the weak spot in robot mode, yet they also have a certain style that seems especially appropriate for Powerdive - the fists can tuck away and allow the arms to convert into full on rotor arms like the 2007 Movie Incinerator. The legs, thanks to the tail fins acting as poseable toes, can strike and hold some great and dynamic poses. The heads on both releases are modeled for actual plane pilots - Highbrow has a very "Biggles" inspired head (just add scarf) while Powerdive gets more of an oxygen mask look. The plane modes are a great design, a twin prop plane design very rarely seen among transforming robot toys.

Powerdive is an oddity though for being released in the Generations series, a line strongly thought of as Classics, when his design, mostly real world deco and headsculpt all make him look right at home on a movieverse shelf. Regardless of where you stand him in your collection, he is a good fun toy, as was Highbrow before him.


Open the links below to check out both galleries!

Generations Powerdive (Asia Exclusive) Gallery
Hunt for the Decepticons Highbrow Gallery

Original Source: TFW Generations Powerdive and Hunt for the Decepticons Highbrow Galleries @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There is a saying where I am from "you wait ages for a bus to arrive, then three turn up at once". Evidently this is also true for Transformers toys because we've been waiting a while for the new assortment of Bot Shot Launchers and now two have both been sighted! Bot Shots Launcher Wave 2 featuring Ironhide and Wave 3 featuring Starscream have both been sighted at US retail in the Warminster, PA Walmart.

Happy hunting everyone!

Original Source: Bots Shots Starscream and Ironhide Launchers Released in the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.