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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our fellow fans over at The Allspark have translated the next chapter of the Transformers United EX story. Chapter four is titled "Weapons of a New Generation" and comes with the Autobot Racemaster. The story chapter depicts a battle between the super-fast young Autobot and the Decepticon Combatmaster, previously revealed to be a reincarnated Decepticon Onslaught.

As with the previous chapters, the identities of the new characters - who are all going by codenames - is not fully spelled out. But hints are given - and reading the hints suggests that Racemaster is the Generation 2 Autobot, Rapido! Racemaster, like Rapido, is blessed with enhanced speed but also the ability to think calmly and clearly when moving at those high speeds. He's a new Autobot with great potential for future leadership (as seen by Rapido's G2 toy outranking Optimus Prime) and a penchant for slipping Spanish into his dialog. The title of the story, implying Racemaster is a part of a new generation (or "next / second generation") is the icing on the cake.

Click here to view the full translation of the story chapter over at The Allspark.

Original Source: Transformers United EX Weapons of a New Generation Story Chapter Translated @ 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 friends and sponsors at Tempting Toys & Collectibles:

• Robot Masters Reverse Convoy - $89.99 + s/h
• Music Label Optimus Prime - $139.99 + s/h
• United Darkside Optimus Prime - $39.99 + s/h
• Binaltech Arce (damaged box) - $49.99 + s/h
• Fans Project Flameblast - $39.99 + s/h
• Fans Project Warcry - $39.99 + s/h
• Hegemon - $119.99 + s/h
• Lawsons exclusive Movie Blackout figure from Japan - $109.99 + 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
• 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 - $29.99 + 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 Toys & Collectibles Sponsor Update 22 October 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of a Japanese image board we have a look at the November edition Japanese Hobby magazine scans. These pictures show a lot of Takara-Tomy's upcoming Transformers figures releases including the Masterpieces and November releases in the United EX and Prime Arms Micron lines.

Kicking off with the Transformers Prime news, there is our first look at Arms Micron Smokescreen, who is a white Knock Out retooled with a spoiler and probasbly a new head. He's not particularly show accurate but right now he's the only mainline Smokescreen toy out there. The Arms Micron Nemesis Prime and CyLAS Breakdown are also shown, black recolors of Arms Micron Optimus Prime and War Breakdown respectively. There's also a box out for the Transformers Prime Lucky Draws including the chrome First Edition Arcee, golden Arms Micron Optimus Prime and golden Hades (Darkness Megatron's bat Micron) plus two more previously unseen Arms Microns which we assume are to be runner-up prizes in a future campaign draw - a translucent blue plastic version of Bumblebee's B.2. and a similarly translucent blue version of Knock Out's Arms Micron crab Gra. Japan's release of Weaponizer Bumblebee with its own gray plastic B.2. plus the EZ Collection Autobot and Decepticon team sets round out the coverage on Prime toys.

On the United EX front, there is a fresh look at the third and so far final assortment of toys, including the Devastator colored Steamhammer Builder Master, the Autobot black Huffer / Crankcase recolor Assault Master, and the two pack of Tank Master and Marine Master.

In addition to all of this there is some coverage of the upcoming Masterpiece releases including the cassettes, Soundwave, Sideswipe and Red Alert, the Encore reissue Fortress Maximus and Devastator Animation Version, plus in a small boxout there is extra coverage of the Japanese Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron releases.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Upcoming Transformers Releases Magazine Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hey all! It's been a while since we frontpaged an update on our Transformers Resources section but our team has been hard at work behind the scenes keeping things up to date. We've got a few exciting things we've been working on lately that we wanted to share with you, following on from the New York Comic Con last week:

- Our Transformers Prime section has been updated to include a new sub-section for the rebranded "Beast Hunters" subline taking over next year. We've also added a section for the Predacons to the Transformers Prime Cyberverse section.

- A large - and much requested - update has been made to our Transformers Kre-O section! The Kre-O section is now divided into two sections - one for the main Kre-O Construction Sets, and one for the Kreons! But that's not all - we have also added entries for every single Kreon released in the line so far! If they are single packs or if they were released as a part of the larger construction sets, they are all listed here. You can even see what else was included in the same set by clicking on the name of the set next to "Multipack"!

- We have added a new section for the upcoming Japanese release of the Transformers Generations toy line! As new toys are revealed we will be updating this with more details and entries, so check back often!

- Last but by no means least, we have done a little housekeeping on our Transformers Generation 2 and Hasbro Commemorative Reissues sections. Transformers Generation 2 has now been updated with an extra category to cover the toys that were never released, while the Hasbro Commemorative Reissues section has been overhauled to bring together the other lines of reissues Hasbro has done over the years, including the Fun4All keychains, the Universe 2.0 Reissues and all the other modern reissues! It's now the hub for all Hasbro release reissue Transformers!


That's all for now, but we've got a few other projects going on for Resources that I am very excited about and cannot wait to share with you once they are ready!

Original Source: What's New in the TFW Resources Section? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here we are with TFW2005 Coverage of Hasbro 2012 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

Unfortunately, no major future plans were told about our beloved franchise, unlike last time. The reason for this may have been NYCC 2012 where Hasbro revealed much of their 2013 plans. Profits are down 4% last quarter and Hasbro wishes to return the “U.S. & Canada segment” to historical operating profit margins in the coming year. You can read all about this thanks to the Press Release our 2005 Boards member Hot Shot sharing with us.

However, there are things not written in black and white… things that may not look that big nor create a heavy impact. However, these little things matter to us; The Fans. What was said at the call might potentially impact the current Transformers Animation Series; Transformers: Prime. What is it? Find out, after the jump.

Original Source: TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro 2012 Q3 Earnings Call - Fate Of Transformers: Prime Series @ 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 friends at TFSource

Greetings SourceFans!
New Preorders this week including Fansproject's Crossfire 02 - Colossus Set, Asia Exclusive: Seeker Jet Set Ace, Arms Micron, Beast Saga, and the New Transformers X Alternity Series! KM-05 Knight Morpher Schreecher is due instock soon, and now have new instock items from Crazy Devy! We have a new Source Review, and Source Article on our blog, make sure to check it out! All this and more.. in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for preorder: Fansproject's Crossfire 02 - Colossus Set!
2. Japanese Transformers Arms Micron Update!
3. Asia Exclusive: Seeker Jet Set Ace - Preorder Up!
4. Mastermind Creations KM-05 Knight Morpher Schreecher - Instock Soon!
5. Now up for preorder - Fansproject Assaulter!
6. Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - Now up for Preorder!
7. Now up for preorder: New Beast Saga/Battle Beasts!
8. Now up for preorder: Transformers X Optimus Prime Super GT1 & GT2!
9. New Instock items from Crazy Devy!
10. Transformers Prime First Edition - Preorders Up and Japanese Prime Restock!
11. TFC Toys Update! Camera Bot Photron - Now Instock!
12. New Masterpiece Preorders @TFsource!
13. Encore #20A Anime Devastator - Now up for Preorder!
14. Now up for preorder - Japanese Transformers Generations - Fall of Cybertron figures!
15. FP-DX Armored Battalion - Set of 3 - Limited Edition Holiday Exclusive by Fansproject - Preorder up @TFsource!
16. Source Blog Updates!
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource
18. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Read on to view the full update, or Click here to visit TFSource!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for October 23 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is an oddity for you - the cool Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule Toys series just might be seeing them light of day outside of Japan. A recent catalog update (PDF link) for UK retailer Esdevium Games - distributor of hobby products including board games, collectible card games and other goodies - included on its final page under toys and collectibles a listing for "Transformers Figure Packet", showing a picture of the Arms Micron capsule toy Optimus Prime and a previously unseen blindbag packaging featuring the Transformers Prime logo and pictures of the six toys in the first assortment of Transformers Prime Capsule Toys.

This would seem to indicate that at the very least the UK might be getting the first series of Arms Micron Capsule Toys at retail, marking the first release of these toys outside of Japan. However, Hasbro UK has stated they have no plans to release these items, creating some confusion. Although if you read into the product codes, you can see the first three letters on the page correspond to the manufacturer (TOP = Topps, for example). These are listed as TOM - possible shorthand for Tomy? Stranger things have happened - ultimately until we have a confirmed purchase at retail in the UK or elsewhere, this is only a possible release, but it seems likely given the popularity of blind-packed impulse buy items at the checkouts in UK supermarkets.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule Toys Getting Blind Packed UK Release? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for the hunt to begin again for Canadian Transformers fans! Thanks to TFW2005 and Cybertron.CA boards member Cheers Ian, we now have a sighting of Fall of Cybertron/Generations Wave 2 Deluxes in Canada! This wave, which includes the retail release of the Fall of Cybertron Combaticons, was sighted at a Walmart in Ontario. Collecting all five of the Combaticons allows you to BUILD GIANT ROBOT (As per the packaging's command) to form Bruticus.

Have any sightings you'd like to share with your fellow Transformers fans? Swing on by TFW2005's sightings subforum. Or, if you are a Canadian Transformers fan, swing on by Cybertron.CA's sightings subforum.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron/Generations Wave 2 Sighted In Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Feel it! Feel it! Comingsoon.net has posted an article stating that actor Mark Wahlberg (Ted, The Happening, The Other Guys) has been in talks with Transformers 4 director Michael Bay about possibly starring in the next installment of our beloved franchise. The article goes onto state this as a distinct possibility, as the two have just come off working together on the upcoming film Pain and Gain. Director Michael Bay was quick to reply to this news, posting on his website: "The Mark Wahlberg T4 rumor is just a rumor. Mark and I are talking about another film project". Bay is quick to not confirm or deny the rumor.

Interesting side not to this story; Mark sings Stan Bush's power rock song from the 1986 Transformers film, "You Got The Touch" in 1997's Boogie Nights.

Original Source: Mark Wahlberg In Talks for Transformers 4? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, Toyworld, is set to release their second offering to fans this month in the form of an homage to Generation 1 Throttlebot, Rollbar. Toyworld has updated their website with final images of TW-T01 Grind Rod.

Grind Rod is the first of apparently six Throttlebot influenced toys from the group with TW-T02 being Aurora, a Searchlight inspired figure. Click the title bar for all the new images.

Original Source: TW-T01 Grind Rod Final Images @ 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 the writers of the upcoming Transformers Rage of the Dinobots comic book mini-series coming next month from IDW publishing. Writers for the Transformers Prime television show, Mike Johnson and Mairghread Scott, will be writing this new series and in the case of Mairghread, this is the first time a woman has written a Transformers Comic.

Most interesting part of this article, there are many tidbits regarding how this book will be foreshadowing the upcoming third season of Transformers Prime. More evidence suggesting the Dinobots will show up on the Hub? You decide.

You can read the full interview by clicking the link above or clicking on the title bar. Also attached is our first look at artist Nick Roche's retailer incentive cover!

Original Source: Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots Q&A with Mike Johnson and Mairghread Scott @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers site with a whole lot of new entries, covering the new releases for November 2012. Among the other new items on the site we have:

AM-24 CyLAS Breakdown
AM-25 Nemesis Prime
AM-26 Smokescreen
EZ-SP1 Autobots Set
EZ-SP2 Decepticons Set

Gatling Bumblebee - aka the Japanese release of Weaponizer Bumblebee. According to the page, it will be a Toys R Us Japan exclusive, releasing in November 2012.
Clear blue versions of Arms Microns Gra and B.2. - according to the page, these are the November promotional giveaway Microns and not Lucky Draws as we first speculated. B.2. will be available with a purchase of 3,000 yen on Arms Micron toys, while Gra will be available to those who purchase Arms Master Optimus Prime at the participating store. Gra is due to release on 13 November and B.2. on 17 November.
Lucky Draw First Edition Arcee blue chrome version

Each page has new and official pictures of these items, the first real proper look at many of them. E-Hobby has also updated with slightly larger (but watermarked) pictures of each release. Click on the respective links above to check out the listings on the official Takara-Tomy site.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy November Site Update - Prime Smokescreen, CyLAS Breakdown, Nemesis Prime and More @ 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 just sent us a new update regarding recently stocked items and preorders.

G2 BRUTICUS - BBTS SHARED EXCLUSIVE
This exclusive set includes Onslaught, Brawl, Swindle, Vortex and Blast off in their G2 colors. Leave them in vehicle or robot mode, or merge them to create the mighty Bruticus!

TRANSFORMERS PRIME ORION PAX
This figure of Optimus before he became the leader of the Autobots has Decepticon symbols and comes with a gold chromed version of Ratchet's Arms Micron. This figure is listed at $54.99.

TRANSFORMERS COMMEMORATIVE G1 SOUNDWAVE
We have received a small restock shipment of this popular set. This version of Soundwave has Soundblaster's double-deep cassette bay, and comes with Laserbeak and Ravage as well. We have this set listed at $64.99

TRANSFORMERS ALTERNITY X SUPER GT 01, 02
The first two figures from this new line have been announced. We are waiting for confirmation on their identities right now, but it appears that 01 will be Optimus Prime and 02 will be Star Saber, and each will come with their own transforming weapon/accessory. We have each figure listed at $114.99.

Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Sponsor Update 10/24/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member D-Drive has sent over next weeks comic shipping list from Diamond. On deck for the Transformers are:

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS TP VOL 04
(W) Bob Budiansky, Ralph Macchio (A) Jose Delbo & Various (CA) Guido Guidi
The historic comic book roots of THE TRANSFORMERS are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Collecting issues #39-50, rejoin The AUTOBOTS and The DECEPTICONS as their war stretches across the cosmos. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo.

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE ONGOING #10
(W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
SHADOWPLAY continues! On pre-war CYBERTRON, Prowl and Chromedome realize they've got a serial killer on their hands, and Orion Pax receives a summons from an old friend that will change his life forever!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for October 31st @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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November 10th marks 10 years to the day of the very first TFcon back in 2002. Join the TFcon staff November 10th at the TFcon 10th Anniversary Party at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel at the Spirits Bar & Lounge at 9pm and enjoy a casual evening with other collectors.

Then stop by the TFcon table at the 9th annual Canadian Action Figure Expo November 11th for a very special giveaway.

The 9th annual Canadian Action Figure Expo will be November 11th, 2012 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel - 600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DC Universe etc), Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles.

Original Source: TFcon 10th Anniversary Party at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel @ 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 Alex Milne. Alex is the talented artist behind IDW's More Than Meets The Eye comic and in this interview he goes into depth regarding last weeks release of the 2nd collected volume of More Than Meets The Eye.

Read on to find out which member of the DJD was his favorite to design, his favorite issue for the last twelve months, and what we will see in the last few issues coming out between now and the end of the year. Hint - Sounds painful!

Click the link above or the title bar to read the full interview with Alex.

Original Source: More Than Meets The Eye Volume 2 Alex Milne Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Cybergundamblog has updated with scans from the December Dengeki Hobby magazine scans. Shown off in these scans are all of the upcoming Masterpiece figures. Take a good look at some new pictures of Masterpiece Sideswipe, Red Alert, Black Convoy and Soundwave and his cassette minions!

Click the title bar to check out the scans.

Original Source: Dengeki Hobby December Scans - Upcoming Masterpiece Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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By way of a new Amazon.com preorder we have a preorder for the next volume of IDW's Publishings Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye series. The cover art for this trade paper back will be the second cover from the More Than Meets The Eye Annual. Fitting, as the book will contain the Annual itself as well as the three part "Shadowlands" story, which is the most current story. The book is scheduled for a March 26th, 2013 release.

Original Source: More Than Meets The Eye Volume 3 Cover Art and Preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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For those of you who have eagerly been awaiting the release of MP-12 Lambor, the wait will soon be over! While expected to arrive in stores in Hong Kong this weekend, it has actually turned up early in some areas as 2005 boards member Star Saber was able to get his hands on one!

In addition, Star Saber has already posted up a MP-12 Lambor pictorial review!

Original Source: MP-12 Lambor Released In Hong Kong @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Maketoys announced today, via their website, two new remolds of their Battle Tanker armor set: MT-02P and MT-02B. The armors have been recolored to match Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass Optimus Prime and Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus, and feature new chest and shoulder parts, and replacement head and weaponry.

Price and release date are unknown. Please remember this is a third-party product not licensed or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara.

Original Source: Maketoys Battle Tanker: Shattered Glass Editions @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Asia has updated with details of the second of the two giftsets of Decepticon seekers which are going to be exclusive to the Asian / Chinese market. The first set was the Seeker Set Ace, containing the original trio of Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker - this second set confirmed today will be the Seeker Set Elite and it will contain redecos of Classics versions of the other three Seekers - Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet. With this set for the first time since 1985 all six members of the Decepticon airforce are collected in a single line with a single consistent aesthetic and deco style! However the rub is these like the Seeker Set Ace are China exclusive so they will command a higher price on the secondary market. They are due for a release in December.

Of interest also is that on the announcement the set name is given as "Deluxe Seeker Set Elite" in English, but "Dogfight Set" in Japanese.

Original Source: Generations Asia Exclusive Decepticon Deluxe Seeker Elite Set (Coneheads!) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A clip has been posted for this Friday's all-new epsiode of Transformers Prime, Regeneration! It's the eve of the final battle for the fate of Cybertron, and Megatron has accepted his treacherous former lieutenant Starscream back into the ranks - but not all the Decepticons are pleased to see Starscream back and would rather greet him with weapons drawn than outstretched arms! Check out the clip embedded below, then check out the all-new episode this Friday at 7pm ET on The Hub!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 51 Regeneration Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Robot Kingdom has posted up some in-package images of Prime Arms Micron Wheeljack and Dreadwing, which have just recently been released in Japan. There's not a whole lot else to see with these, as Dreadwing is largely the same as his US release - only his wing stripes are stickers, the rest is painted / tampo'ed details. Wheeljack got a couple more ports added to his design for attaching Arms Microns to, and almost all his paint details are now stickers, leaving the base robot pure white. The box backs show a couple of new Arms Micron combo weapons - Wheeljack tries to out-sword Road Caesar in the "stick three swords together to make a bigger sword" department, while Dreadwing combines his own Arms Micron with those of Knock Out and Airachnid to form a truly monstrous giant bazooka cannon.

Original Source: Prime Arms Micron Wheeljack and Dreadwing In Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have something cool to share with you tonight by way of 2005 Boards member natecm - a preview of the hand-drawn sketch art that will accompany the first IDW Limited Transformers release. For those who missed the previous announcement, IDW Limited is a new sub-series of comics by IDW, with three levels of increasingly limited edition high-end releases and including a selection of special features including special art prints like this one of Shockwave you see attached here.

Original Source: IDW Limited Transformers Shockwave Art Print Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Comicosity has posted a brief but informative interview with IDW's Transformers story editor and writer of the Robots in Disguise ongoing John Barber. The interview focuses mostly on story goings on - the process of creating the story and hints of where things are going next.

But that's not all! There are a couple of pages from the upcoming Robots in Disguise #11 included with the interview including a soon-to-be-classic look at the inside of Starscream's quarters on Cybertron. Check out some of the homages and references hidden in there including a model of Starscream's classic Generation 1 jet mode!

Read the interview and check out the full range of artwork on Comicosity.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Ongoing John Barber Interview with Issue 11 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.