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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A small bit of news for you now on this slow news day - The Hub has posted on Facebook, officially confirming that Transformers Rescue Bots will be returning for a second season of half-hour episodes!

For those of you who've been following the news, you might remember last month that D.C. Douglas confirmed recording on season 2 had begun - with guest star Roger Craig Smith - now we have the official confirmation from the network itself!

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Season 2 Officially Confirmed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Cherry Bomb Toy show in Victoria Ultimate Toy Show is going on and thanks to 2005 Board member Venksta, we have 3rd party news from Corbot V. Announced this weekend is the Dark Tyrant upgrade kit for voyager Prime Megatron. This kit will give Megatron a gauntlet as well as a new dark energy sword accessory. The pictures are a work in progress and more accessories for this kit will be announced soon. Released date is for 2013.

Check out the pics after the break!

Original Source: Corbot V Dark Tyrant Upgrade Kit for Prime Voyager Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors over at TFsource have sent us their latest update.

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have many new preorders on the site including Fansproject Warbot WB003 Assaulter, Encore #23 Fortress Maximus, Encore #20A Anime Devastator, and many new Takara/Tomy Masterpiece figures! We have restocked the popular AM-19 Gaia Unicron, AM-16 Jet Vehicon and AM-20 Ironhide, and have updated the site with preorders for First Edition Voyager Bulkhead, Prime, Deluxe Vehicon, Terrorcon Cliffjumper, Arcee and Starscream! Be sure to check out our Source Blog for a new Source Article, Interview and Review as well. All this, and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for preorder - Fansproject Assaulter!
2. Transformers Prime First Edition - Preorders Up and Japanese Prime Restock!
3. Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - Now up for Preorder!
4. TFC Toys Update! Camera Bot Photron - Now Instock!
5. New Masterpiece Preorders @TFsource!
6. Encore #20A Anime Devastator - Now up for Preorder!
7. Now up for preorder: Arms Micron Store Exclusives Thundercracker and Orion Pax!
8. Now up for preorder: Commemorative Reissue Soundwave & Optimus Prime!
9. Now up for preorder - Japanese Transformers Generations - Fall of Cybertron figures!
10. Now instock - igear Mini Warriors Hench & UFO!
11. Asia Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus Preorder Update!
12. FP-DX Armored Battalion - Set of 3 - Limited Edition Holiday Exclusive by Fansproject - Preorder up @TFsource!
13. Make Toys Green Giant - Now Instock!
14. Now up for preorder: SXS WFC Weapon Upgrade Kits and TW-T01 Grind Rod!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource
17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource 10-15 SourceNews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More 3rd Party news from the Cherry Bomb presented Victoria Ultimate Toy Show that was held today. 3rd Party groups Mastermind Creations, Corbot V, Renderform, and Mech Ideas were on hand showing off their current creations. 2005 Board member, Venksta was able to take quite a few for us.

Click the title bar to view the following:
Mech Ideas Long Blast Upgrade kit
Renderform Ages Three and Up Exclusive RF-002X Dark Emperor Customising Garage Kit
Cherrybomb Toys exclusive Knight Morpher Capes
Mastermind Creations Airborne Squadron KM-05, 06 and 07

Also on hand was Headrobots, displaying their Black Zarak upgrade kit for Energon Scorponok. Unfortunately, no pictures were allowed of that upgrade kit

Original Source: Upcoming 3rd Party Products on Display at Cherry Bomb Toy Show @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy's official Transformers Twitter Account has released a new image of the Transformers Prime Arms Micron Orion Pax. Orion Pax is a store exclusive release in Japan - moreover he is the first time Japan will have been able to buy the deluxe class Optimus Prime mold domestically. He comes with a gold chrome version of Ratchet's R.A. Arms Micron.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Orion Pax Store Exclusive In Hand Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Autobase Aichi reports that a new prototype of a previously unknown Transformers sub-series, Transformers GT, will be shown off at Dengeki's 20th anniversary festival at Makuhari Messe convention centre on October 20-21.

It is currently not known if this is going to be an entire series of new toys, or just a one-shot a la the Transformers X Bathing Ape BAPE Convoy crossover releases. What is being widely speculated from the promotional image that has been posted is that this "Transformers GT" will be a version of Alternity Convoy Nissan GT-R, redone in the Super GT Race version of the car with sponsor logos.

We fortunately will not have long to wait before the truth is revealed to us!

Original Source: Transformers GT - Japan Super GT & Transformers Collaboration @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook page Meteor Operation has shared a preview of one of the next releases from Dr Wu. The next Dr Wu release will be "Skybreaker", an unlicensed accessory modelled after the appearance of the Star Saber from Transformers Prime featured in the episodes Legacy and Alpha, Omega. Please note this is an unlicensed item which is not endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy.

Original Source: Dr Wu Skybreaker - Transformers Prime Star Saber Sword @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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New York Comic Con may be over and done with, but the fun never ends. It's been yet another two week period since we've done a TFW2005 Creative Spotlight (last time, we featured amazing Shapeways customs and products created by TFW2005 member Fakebusker) so guess what time it is?

For this entry, we're taking it back to the Radicons with a pair of customs by SonOfNemesis: Fall of Cybertron Battlechargers (aka Runamuck and Runabout!) We decided to take SonOfNemesis aside for a bit and did a brief interview about the creative process. Check it out after the jump, and check out the full gallery over in the Radicons thread.

Original Source: TFW2005 Creative Spotlight: SonOfNemesis' Fall of Cybertron Battlechargers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More new images courtesy of Amazon.co.jp tonight. This time in the form of upcoming Masterpiece related figures. Official photos of MP-1B Black Convoy, MP-15 Rumble and Ravage and MP-16 Frenzy and Buzzsaw have been added.

Click the title bar to check these exciting new Masterpiece figures out!

Original Source: Takara Masterpiece Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon.co.jp has uploaded a ton of new images of upcoming Takara Transformers Generations figures featuring the Fall of Cybertron figures in new metallic decos.

This is a huge update. Check out pictures of:

Bruticus
Onslaught
Swindle
Brawl
Vortex
Sideswipe
Starscream
Kickback
Air Raid
Soundblaster
Soundwave
Ultra Magnus

Click the title bar to discuss!

Original Source: Takara Generations Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In a recent interview with Collider, Hugo Weaving, the voice of Megatron in the live action Movie series, has revealed how he very nearly turned down the role and how he felt about being the leader of the Decepticons. In a frank and honest response, he reveals that he in fact never went on set and has never met Michael Bay - he had minimal involvement in the project. He goes on to say while he does not regret doing the role, he regrets doing something he felt was meaningless (though he does not mean that in a nasty way).


Check out the full interview here which also talks about Weaving's role in The Hobbit and Captain America.

Original Source: Hugo Weaving on Being the Voice of Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a new Transformers toy sighting for you! Newly sighted at US retail are the GDO / China Import series Voyagers Megatron, Powerdive and Protectobot Hot Spot. These new releases - who feature new head molds compared to their previous releases Bludgeon, Highbrow and Inferno respectively - were found putting the class in Classics at the Chandler AZ Toys R Us!

Original Source: Generations GDO China Import Voyager Class Assortment Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasui Yuki of the Takara-Tomy Transformers brand team has been posting on Twitter with a steady stream of new pictures of October's Transformers United EX releases. Shown in the various images he has tweeted are Grim Master Prime Mode, Race Master Prime Mode, Road Master Prime Mode and Dozer Master VS Air Master - all showing the loose figures stood next to their boxes. There is also a group image of all five robots together and one showing Dozer Master and Air Master combined with the drone limb sets.

Check out all the tweeted pictures - and other pictures that Hasui Yuki has tweeted - by way of his Twitter account here.

Original Source: Transformers United EX Wave 2 In-Hand Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have posted a video showing their upcoming exclusive releases, Transformers Prime Dark Energon Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Megatron, in-hand. The video shows them in both modes on a full 360 turnaround and call attention to their gimmicks, giving you a flavor of what the pair of them will be like. Check out the video below:

Original Source: Prime Dark Energon Voyagers Optimus Prime and Megatron In Hand @ 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!

• UK exclusive mini-con set - $99.99 + s/h
• UK/Euro exclusive Beast Wars Red Spittor - $99.99 + s/h
• UK/Euro exclusive Beast Wars Green Claw Jaw - $99.99 + s/h
• Takara Overlord's engine Giga - $39.99 + s/h
• Takara Overlord's engine Mega - $29.99 + s/h
• United Targetmaster Fracas - $39.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2002 Tap Out - $39.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2002 Catscan - $89.99 + s/h
• Legends Movie Optimus Prime - $24.99 + s/h
• Japanese credit card exclusive mini-cons - $39.99 + s/h
• Takara Mini-Cons Booster set - $49.99 + s/h
• Telebi Kun (TV Boy) magazine exclusive clear red Optimus Prime Micron - $24.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 10/16/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In the latest in a line of formerly Asia exclusive Transformers making their way across the Pacific, the Movie series GDO Ironhide and Starscream Leader class recolors - sporting decos based on their Generation 1 releases - are Canada bound. Listings (linked above) have popped up on the Canadian Toys R Us website. Plus, new and official pictures are up for your perusal.

Will these two movie series Leaders also make it to the US or will they stay north of the border? Reports indicate that they will also grace store shelves in the US so keep an eye on the Toys R Us US website and your local store shelves.

Original Source: Movie Series GDO Leader Ironhide and Starscream Coming to Toys R Us in Canada and the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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It's movie rumor time! A new rumor has recently popped up on various media websites via SpoilerTV. According to SpoilerTV, Transformers 4 will have a "new female lead that... is a high school senior, and her boyfriend a Texas racing driver" among the main characters.

As with all Transformers Movie rumors, take any knowledge with a grain of salt until more information is available.

Original Source: Transformers 4 to Have Two New Leads? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hitfix has shared a brief clip from this Friday's all-new episode of Transformers Prime, Patch. This clip shows what we think is the pre-opening credits hook for the new episode, picking up right where the ending of last week's episode Inside Job left off. Check the clip out below:

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

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has sent us a new update regarding new preorders and recently stocked items.

Hi - Here is a quick update about all of the new preorders that have gone up over the past week and the latest arrivals.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS SOUNDWAVE, SOUNDBLASTER -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10961

TRANSFORMERS DELUXE SEEKER SET - ASIAN EXCLUSIVE -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...90&mode=retail

FANSPROJECT COMMANDER ARMOR RESTOCK - CITY, SHADOW -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/s...ject+Commander

TRANSFORMERS DELUXE MECHTECH RESTOCK -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/m...&category=7651

Original Source: BBTS Update-Takara Generations, Seeker Set, and more @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor, Robot Kingdom, has updated their Facebook page with new in package pictures of the the second transformers character in the Gutto Kuru line, Powermaster Ginrai. Ginrai comes with his helmet, five different heads, alternate hands and more. Ginrai is scheduled for a release this month.

Check out the new images by clicking the title bar or the links above.

Original Source: CMS Corp Gutto Kuru Ginrai In Package Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Meteor Operations Facebook page has posted pictures of a new 3rd party accessory toy from a new 3rd party group called Fantastic Robots. The Ultima Ratio Regum accessory is a new sword to arm your robots to the teeth. No word yet on availability or price or if this piece will be sold individually or with a larger set of some sort.

Keep checking back on TFW for more info on this piece.

Original Source: Fantastic Robots FRW-01 Ultima Ratio Regum @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our site sponsors TFSource and Robot Kingdom have updated with new pictures of several upcoming Transformers Prime releases. Among those included in these new pictures are:

• AM-27 Ultra Magnus
• AM-28 Leo Prime (Lioconvoy recolor of Thundertron)
• AM-29 Shockwave, a reworked version of the Fall of Cybertron Deluxe with an Arms Micron beetle forming a variation on his gun-arm with what looks like the hose from the show.
• AM-30 Rumble, who is red with a new head.
• AM-31 Frenzy, who is blue (but not the same deco as the US release Rumble, he has for example blue feet)
• AM-32 Stunticon Wildrider, redeco of Wheeljack with a new head (not the Dead End head, all new headsculpt)
• AMW-13 Autobot Arms Micron Team set of five
• AMW-14 Decepticon Arms Micron Team set of five

We've attached the new images to this story for your convenience - check out the preorder listings for TFSource here and Robot Kingdom here!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Series New Pictures of Upcoming Releases @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of AT&T's U-Verse we have the description for what is happening in the season 2 finale of Transformers Prime, Darkest Hour. In Darkest Hour, Megatron comes up with a complex plan and once it's put together, Optimus is placed in a position where he is forced to make a risky decision that, if not carefully considered, could have an inescapable effect on the entire Autobot team.


In other words, it's a typical season finale "do or die" situation with high stakes once again! Given the direction the story is moving in and comments from the writers, we can guess at some elements of this - but the actual nature of the finale and Megatron's scheme is not going to emerge until we see episode 51, Regeneration, in a little over a week's time.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Finale Darkest Hour Synopsis Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to ComingSoon.net who attended a special presentation by Paramount Pictures, we learn that Paramount has revealed a logo for Transformers 4.

"The 2014 section kicked off with the next entry of the Transformers franchise. Obviously there was no footage to show, but the title does reveal a clever logo, the right half of the standard transformers symbol acting as the stem of the number four."

We recently saw Transformers 4 placeholder logo by Hasbro but there is no image available for this new logo.

Original Source: Paramount’s Transformers 4 Logo Revealed During A Special Presentation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have posted some pictures of the packaging for the Transformers Prime Japanese store exclusive Arms Micron series Thundercracker and Orion Pax. Thundercracker features a new recolor of some Starscream CGI - rather than the promotional render used on Skywarp - while Orion gets a front of body shot lifted from the show. These pictures show the backs of both boxes - no new Arms Up modes showcased here unfortunately - as well as the Tech Sepcs for the duo on the side flaps. They have just now been released in some parts of Japan, so all being well you can look forward to seeing more in hand pictures of them shortly.

Original Source: Prime Arms Micron Thundercracker and Orion Pax In Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.