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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Asia have updated their site with a page for the Asia exclusive Movie series Dark Energon Megatron. A recolor of the Revenge of the Fallen Leader Megatron, Dark Energon Megatron spots a truly menacing black and purple deco, and is due for a December release in Asia (but not Japan).

Original Source: Asia Exclusive Movie Megatron Dark Energon Edition Official Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Facebook page has updated with an interview with Transformers Robots in Disguise artist Andrew Griffith. In the interview Andrew goes onto to discuss how it is working with writer John Barber, how the future of the book is looking and why he has trouble drawing the heads of decapitated Sweeps.

Click the title bar to read the full interview.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise #11 Andrew Griffith Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon has updated their Facebook page with an in-package image of the forth coming United Ultra Magnus figure. This repaint of the Classics Optimus Prime mold is due for release any day now.

To further keep your excitement for this highly anticipated release up, click the title bar to view the new picture.

Original Source: United Ultra Magnus In-Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to D-Drive, we have the Diamond Comics shipping list for next Wednesday, October 10th. On deck for the Transformers is:

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING #10 (also 1-in-10 incentive)

(W) John Barber (A) Livio Ramondelli (CA) Casey Coller, Livio Ramondelli
OPTIMUS PRIME IN SPACE! Orion Pax-the former OPTIMUS PRIME-follows a rogue group of DECEPTICONS into one of the greatest mysteries ever to face the AUTOBOTS! Time will bend-and heroes will fall!

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Casey Coller and 1 by Livio Ramondelli

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #84 (also shipping 1-in-10 incentive)

(W) Simon Furman (A) Andrew Wildman (CA) Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi
LAST STAND! Things go from bad to worse as MEGATRON tightens his remorseless grip on planet Earth. Can the Wreckers save Kup? Can they reach the Ark in time? The odds have never been more stacked against them. But you know what they say: "when all hope is gone..." And what exactly is up with Starscream?

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Andrew Wildman and 1 by Guido Guidi

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for October 10th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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OMG Posters! has debuted New York Comic Con 2012 exclusive Transformers art prints by AcidFree Gallery. These prints were illustrated by Tom Whalen, and are limited editions numbered by hand! In addition they are officially licensed by Hasbro. Here's more info from AcidFree Gallery's press release:


"All prints in the series will come with a trading card certificate of authenticity. They will be hand numbered to match each hand numbered print. The variant prints in the series will come with numbered card, signed by the artist!

Look for us at NYC Comic Con, booth 1681! This will be your first chance to get your hands on these limited edition prints. We will also sell a very limited quantity on our website after the show. This is just the beginning of a very exciting series of screenprints planned for release over the next several months! Follow us on facebook and twitter for up-to-date news and details about the series.

Twitter and facebook followers will have a chance to win a free copy of these new prints. Simply follow us on twitter or like us on facebook and you will have a chance to win!"

Read on for more info on the prints!

Original Source: NYCC Exclusive Transformers Art Prints By Tom Whalen @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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We have a new press release to share with you from IDW Publishing. IDW will be launching a new line of limited books called IDW Limited. While the 1st release is for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers editions are planned for later release(s).

IDW Limited is a series of limited edition, hand numbered collections, aimed at collectors. Some will includes sketches, and the production numbers are very low. These are top of the line collections with unique content. Read on to read the press release, and to learn more about IDW Limited.

Original Source: IDW Announces IDW LIMITED @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The last couple days has given fans a slew of new items to grab in the coming months, so we figured we'd round up what we could all in one spot. Check below for new items as of October 2012, with links to their pre-orders at various sponsor retailers. As more sponsors get their pre-orders up, we will add them to this list.

Masterpiece

• MP-10B - Masterpiece Black Convoy - Optimus Prime TFSource BBTS
• MP-16 - Masterpiece Rumble & Buzzsaw TFSource BBTS
• MP-15 - Masterpiece Ravage & Frenzy TFSource BBTS
• Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus - Early Release Air Shipment TFSource BBTS
• Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus TFSource BBTS
• Encore: #20A Devastator Anime Color Gift Set TFSource BBTS

Japan Generations

• TG08 - Kickback - Fall of Cybertron BBTS
• TG09 - Starscream - Fall of Cybertron BBTS
• TG10 - Sideswipe - Fall of Cybertron BBTS
• TG11 - Ultra Magnus - Fall of Cybertron BBTS
• TG12 - Fireflight - Fall of Cybertron BBTS

Other

• AM-33 Darkest Megatron BBTS
• AM-34 Jet Vehicon General BBTS
• Leader Class Megatron: Dark Energon Edition BBTS

You can check all our sponsors, and their respective pre-order updates here: TFSource, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, Toy Arena, Tempting Collectibles, Hobby Link Japan and Past Generation Toys.

Original Source: October 2012 New Transformers Solicitation Round Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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After a bit of speculation, FansProject has officially confirmed that they will be re-releasing their Explorer and Munitioner in new color schemes. As with the original release of these molds, they are designed to be compatible with the various versions of the Energon Bruticus Maximus mold, with perfect timing for the upcoming Asian-Market Exclusive reissue of the Revenge of the Fallen Bruticus set. At this time there is no word regarding when these toys will be released, or what the pricing will be.

Original Source: Fansproject to Re-Release Explorer & Munitioner in New Color Schemes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 site sponsor Robot Kingdom has sent us an update regarding new preorders and in-stock items over on their site. Check out a quick sampling of their offerings below, and take the jump to view the entire newsletter.

Hasbro Transformers G1 reissue Soundwave.
Pre-order. start shipping on 18th October 2012.
US$49.9/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Takara TF Prime Arms Micron exclusive Orion Pax.
Pre-order. start shipping in late October 2012.
US$39.9/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Takara TF Prime Arms Micron exclusive Thundercracker.
Pre-order. start shipping in late October 2012.
US$39.9/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Hasbro Transformers Generations Ultimate Gift Set.
Pre-order. start shipping on 29th October 2012.
US$47.9/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron G2 Bruticus Set.
Pre-order. start shipping on 1st November 2012.
US$64.9/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1209 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Tempting Collectibles and TFSource, along with a slew of Facebook and Forum members, we have another look at the upcoming Fortress Maximus Reissue by Takara and Encore Devastator with a new head, being rebranded as Anime Devastator, coming in green rather than yellow. Check out the pics inside!

Original Source: Encore Devastator Now Anime Devastator and More Fort Max Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Chalk this up as a possibility with a strong foundation behind it right now - Planet Iacon have shared an image showing artwork of all six of the Classics Decepticon Seekers charging into battle together. They claim this is for an "upcoming GDO Seekers set" and sure enough, if you look at the top of the image, there is a tag for Transformers Asia, the official page for the GDO / Asia exclusive releases. If this pans out and the six Seekers all get a new release - either reissued in a set or in new decos - this will be good news for those who missed out on the whole set the first go round.

Keep it TFW for more information.

Original Source: Classics Seeker Asia Exclusive Boxed Set may be in the works @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Word reaches us of another pair of new Masterpiece Transformers series releases! Online retailers have been getting solicits for a lot more than just what we were able to reveal to you yesterday, with two more Masterpiece releases in the pipeline. These are:

Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy - finally confirmed, this is the silhoetted Optimus Prime recolor seen in some Japanese magazine scans. According to information coming at us via our sponsors TFSource this one is coming out in March 2013 and will not include Roller or the trailer.

Masterpiece MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw - MP-16 will be another cassette two pack for Masterpiece Soundwave! MP-15 is as we were able to confirm yesterday Ravage and Rumble, we can now confirm that Frenzy (the blue one) and Buzzsaw will be sold as a second two pack. Estimates from our sponsors also indicate that you can expect these, along with the MP-15 set, in March 2013. There's some disagreement though over whether Rumble is red or blue - but according to a leaked solicitation document posted by the "NAUGHTY GUY" Facebook page and Tempting Collectibles Facebook page Takara-Tomy is going with the original toy naming, making Rumble the red one and Frenzy the blue one. Until something official is posted, this is probably the closest we will get to an official word on the names.

All of these, plus those that were revealed yesterday, are up for preorder on TFSource as well as on Big Bad Toy Store, and will be soon at Tempting Collectibles.

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy, MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Forever Geek has shared a couple more stills from this Friday's all-new Transformers Prime, Hard Knocks. These stills show scenes we saw in the preview clip yesterday - Dreadwing looming ominously, like a vast predatory bird, and the second shows Dreadwing flying away as the smoke rises from his trap! Check them out - then check out Hard Knocks this Friday at 7pm ET on The Hub.

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

Tomorrow! 10/05 Hard Knocks
10/12 Inside Job
10/19 Patch
10/26 Regeneration
11/02 Season 2 Finale!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 48 Hard Knocks Stills @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Attention Canadia: Cybertron.ca reports that Hasbro's Masterpiece Optimus Prime has hit Canadian retail shelves this morning. Cybertron.ca member joshimus found it at the Toys R Us store in Hamilton, Ontario. For the SKU number and pricing head over to Cybertron.ca.

Original Source: Masterpiece Optimus Prime Released In Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The good news just keeps on coming this week, as thanks to TFW2005 boards members trdkamuri51o and Rubicon we have our first sighting of the Transformers: Prime Entertainment Pack from two Toys R Us locations in California. This toy marks the beginning of the Transformers: Prime First Edition rerelease that was announced at San Diego Comic Con, and until now this particular set had not yet seen a retail release in the United States.

Could the rest of First Edition be far behind? An easy way to find out is to swing on by TFW2005's Sightings subforum to share your recent findings with your fellow Transformers fans, and check out what else is available in your area.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime First Edition Entertainment Pack Spotted at U.S. Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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On their Twitter account IDW has announced a future upcoming crossover in their Transformers comics line. IDW has given us Transformers VS zombies in Infestation and Transformers VS Lovecraftian horrors in Infestation 2 - and now they are following that up with Mars Attacks The Transformers! The aliens from the cult classic alien invasion trading card story from Topps in 1962 (and its various follow ons, including the 1996 Tim Burton movie) attack Cybertron on January 23rd 2013! This is one upcoming project to look forward to coming next year from IDW!

Original Source: Mars Attacks The Transformers - Coming January 2013 from IDW @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys has updated their Facebook page with new prototype images of the sixth member of their Project Uranos combiner project. Uranos number 3 is called X-45 Phantom Ray and will form the chest plate in combined mode for this unofficial Superion custom figure.

Check out the new images after the break.

Original Source: TFC Toys Project Uranos X-45 Phantom Ray @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of Zap2it, we have the title of the season finale of Transformers Prime Season 2. It's been an interesting journey getting to this point, and on 2 November 2012, Season 2 of Transformers Prime will end with the Darkest Hour! Yes, the season ends with an episode titled for another famous quote from Transformers lore. There is no description up - yet - but it's an ominous portent for what lies ahead.

We've got four more episodes of Transformers Prime to enjoy between now and then - listed below for your convenience - including the new episode Hard Knocks tonight then further new episodes every Friday between now and 2 November 2012, when we will witness Transformers Prime's Darkest Hour (and then the slightly less dark hours of the wait for season 3 to begin airing!)

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

Tonight! 10/05 Hard Knocks
10/12 Inside Job
10/19 Patch
10/26 Regeneration
11/02 Darkest Hour - Season 2 Finale!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Finale Title @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama have posted up an interview with IDW Publishing's John Barber, editor of the Transformers comics for IDW and writer of the Cybertron-based ongoing series More than Meets the Eye. This interview talks a bit about the current issues and the ongoing plots coming out of them and teases for issue #10 of Robots in Disguise - due out next Wednesday, October 10. There's also a brief promise of what we can expect from year two of the ongoing Transformers comics. According to John Barber issue 15 is the one to watch; it being the culmination of the story that began with issue 1. Issue 15 brings answers, characters falling, revelations and a return. In John's own words, it's a different landscape, come issue 16.

Check out the full interview over at Newsarama.

Original Source: Newsarama Interview with IDW's John Barber - Robots in Disguise Ongoing @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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How is this for an entertaining new little oddity? Via an Ebay auction we have a look at a new Kreon in the Transformers Kre-O line. This "Energon Bumblebee" Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve. The style of it is a little reminiscent to the Matrix Optimus Prime Kreons available last year - could this be a new promotional giveaway which has leaked onto Ebay early?

Original Source: Kre-O Energon Bumblebee Kreon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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AT&T's U-Verse listings have updated with a longer tagline description for the 50th episode of Transformers Prime, Patch. The extended description makes it sound as though we are going to see a healthy amount of screentime for the three main players in the Decepticon forces - Megatron, Streascream and Dreadwing. Highlight the text below to view:

In an effort to secure a peaceful truce that would be beneficial to all parties involved, Starscream offers Megatron a ceasefire but Dreadwing has other ideas and does whatever he can to keep the diplomatic agreement from taking place.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 50 Patch Extended Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys has updated their Facebook page with new prototype images of the sixth member of their Project Uranos combiner project. Uranos number 3 is called X-45 Phantom Ray and will form the chest plate in combined mode for this unofficial Superion custom figure.

Proper images have also been released of the Silverbolt figure aka SR-71 Blackbird, indicating the engines are an optional detachable booster backpack. Additionally the nose of the jet mode detaches and transforms in a rather impressive fashion to form the figure's gun.

Check out the new images after the break.

Original Source: TFC Toys Project Uranos X-45 Phantom Ray & New Images of SR-71 Blackbird @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub has uploaded a preview of next Friday's all-new Transformers Prime episode, Inside Job. In the fourth part of this arc leading into the season 2 finale, Smokescreen finds himself in a tight spot - be warned there are spoilers for the last scene of yesterday's new episode, Hard Knocks, in this preview!

Check out Inside Job on the Hub next Friday at 7pm ET.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 49 Inside Job Promo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got something of a treat for you now, because it is not every day we get to share a gallery of the first character in an all-new faction with you! In this gallery update we have Transformers Prime Voyager Class Thundertron, leader (and so far only official member) of the new faction of Star Seekers, introduced in the Transformers Exodus novel.

Thundertron truly is a unique character. Design wise, he is chock full of molded details, a far cry from the typically "cleaner" design aesthetic of the Transformers Prime designs. He's also the first true beast we've had in a good long while, and to top it all off, he's an all-new character - not a homage or an obscure but existing character getting a toy for the first time. Also, he's a space-pirate robot with a peg leg. Arrrrr.

The toy himself is an excellent design. The beast mode is convincing, with more of a techno-animal feel to it than a Beast Wars one, while the robot mode has some good poseability and excellent balance, even with the peg leg! Design wise though, while he fits in with the other Prime toys, Thundertron blurs the line enough to look good with toys from other lines as well - which is good, given that three out of the four other named Star Seekers can be repurposed from other toys, and the four look pretty decent together.

All in all, well recommended. Thundertron is a good and fun toy, worthy of a purchase once he hits retail along with his wavemate Ultra Magnus. Open the link below to check out the gallery to see more of Thundertron and decide for yourself!

Transformers Prime Star Seeker Thundertron Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In an interview with Geek Cast Radio, Steven Melching, writer of several episodes of Transformers Prime and Beast Machines, shed some light on some upcoming plot points and addressed a few fan complaints about Transformers Prime - namely the widely-noted fact that status quo has been omnipresent thus far.

Other points he raised include:

• We've not seen the last of SynthEn (introduced, and last seen, in the season 1 episode Stronger, Faster)
• Steven Melching wrote the season 2 finale, Darkest Hour, and will be writing five episodes of season 3. Marsha Griffin (Prime series story editor, writer of Legacy, Predatory and Transformers Animated Endgame Part 2 amongst others) will also be writing five episodes for season 3.
• Season 2 "will not end well" for the Autobots. Apparently the big question going into season 3 will be how they get out of the situation they find themselves in.
• Season 3 will have a complete new setting, and no status quo.
• Steven Melching would be okay with season 3 being the end of the series, because going into the series they knew how they wanted the series to end, and apparently that is how season 3 will end.

Check out the whole interview on Geek Cast Radio here.

Original Source: Steven Melching Interview - Upcoming Transformers Prime Story Information Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.