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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member uranusdd has shared with us pictures of three more sword accessories from Dr Wu. Shown here are three "Prime Sword" recolors - based on the sword design for Prima in the Transformers Vault book. The first is the previously-revealed Broken Blade, an item exclusive to online store Captured Prey, with a purple blade and a gold hilt. Second there is a "Dark Energon" varient, with a purple blade and a black hilt. Lastly there is an Ultimate version, with a silver blade and a blue hilt. All three feature a chromed finish and are sized for standard 5mm hand grips.

Original Source: Dr Wu Prime Swords Broken Blade, Dark Energy and Ultimate @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Headrobots has shared with us some images of their next release. Drone is a customization kit that can be used to customize your Hunt for the Decepticons Tomahawk or Dark of the Moon Vortex into a Classics Whirl! It features a new head, new weapons modelled after Generation Whirl's guns, alternate "classics" style feet and optional ski parts for the full Generation 1 style. Read on and check them out, along with a tease of another upcoming project.

Original Source: Headrobots Drone Final Product Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of some online store listings and an early image posted on our fellow fansite Fullmetalhero, we've got some more news of new toys coming your way next year as a part of the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters series. First things first, that early look image - what you're looking at is the first picture of an all-new Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime. The new Optimus design is a bulkier, brawnier look with elements of the War / Fall of Cybertron design worked in, particularly the "wings" on the back with the wheels on.

Secondly, by way of new solicits at online store Kapow Toys, we can confirm that the "Ultra" scaled Weaponizers will be returning for Beast Hunters. Moreover, three Weaponizers are listed - Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are there, presumably remolds / redecos of the existing Weaponizers, and making his debut in this size class is Ultra Magnus. With the big guy getting his third toy in the Prime line, what do you think his odds of showing up in the series are?

Of course, new toys are no confirmation of the direction the fiction might take - but it's a good gauge of what we might want to start saving some money up for once these start hitting! Those Beast Hunters Weaponizers are due in February 2013 according to the listings, so we hopefully will not need to wait long to see more of them.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Weaponizers and Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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For our Featured Ebay Auctions, we have a number of Transformers Prototypes to check out. From unreleased to just plain cool items, you can check them out below.

• Transformers Prototype Optimus Prime Machine Wars Universe Menasor G1 G2 | eBay
• Transformers Titanium Die Cast 6" Scourge Prototype | eBay
• Transformers Generation 2 Jazz Unpainted Prototype Test Shot Diecast 1992 Takara | eBay
• Transformers Alternators Swerve Finished Prototype Purple Autobot Symbol | eBay
• Transformers G1 Powermaster Optimus Prime Reissue Tru Prototype RARE | eBay
• Toothpaste Green Tidalwave Green Armada Megatron Prototypes | eBay
• Tranformers Robot Heroes Prototype Galvatron | eBay
• Beastwars Waspinator Prototype Testshot | eBay
• Transformers Scorponok Energon Prototype RARE | eBay

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for next Wednesday, 21 November. It's a Transformers comics double with not one but two new Transformers books hitting comic stores! That's right, both More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise have new issues hitting comic stores next week - check out the solicitation text below!


TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE ONGOING #11 (also shipping 1-in-10 incentive)

(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!

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Alex Milne and 1 by Nick Roche

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING #11 (also shipping 1-in-10 incentive)

(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.

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Casey Coller and 1 by Andrew Griffith

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 21 November @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Facebook page has posted an interview with Michael Kelly, Hasbro's Director of Global Publishing. As Director of Global Publishing Michael Kelly works with IDW on the Transformers comics, and from this interview we get a Hasbro perspective on Transformers comics. Check out the interview on Facebook here.

Original Source: Transformers Comics Michael Kelly Hasbro Director of Global Publishing Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers website with details of another special promotional item. This time out, it is a papercraft trailer for the Weaponizer Class Arms Master Optimus Prime. This trailer is big enough to fit the Voyager Class mainline Optimus Prime inside it as well as having plenty of spots for mounting Arms Microns on it. It is available at Bic and Yodobashi Camera stores on 21 November with a purchase of 3,000 yen or more on Transformers Prime products.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japanese Papercraft Trailer for Weaponizer Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a spot of news for you as far as spotting Transformers alumnus in other projects. There is word that Transformers live-action movie series director Michael Bay will be guest starring as himself in ABC's sci-fi comedy sitcom The Neighbors. Given the show is about a human family who move to a secluded community populated exclusively by aliens living in secret among humanity, maybe Michael Bay will be revealed as an alien? News and a little bit more information on SpoilerTV.

Original Source: Michael Bay to guest star in The Neighbors, Transformers Animated Cameos in Ben 10 Omniverse @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Christmas is just around the corner... well sort of. And Hasbro has sent us a Press Release showing off what they call as "Must Have" Toys For The Holidays.

Transformers is on the list, thankfully. The same cannot be said for the Joes, sadly.

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS DESTRUCTION SITE DEVASTATOR Set
Builders can take control of the most feared DECEPTICON weapon on Earth with the KRE-O DESTRUCTION SITE DEVASTATOR set. A simple construction site becomes the scene of the ultimate Transformers face-off between AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICON's secret weapon of destruction, DEVASTATOR. Offering multiple builds in one, fans can create four construction vehicles including a crane and bulldozer, deconstruct the vehicles to create four different robot figures, or combine all vehicle builds together to form one of the largest and most epic enemies of the AUTOBOT world, the CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR character, complete with wrecking ball and spinning auger accessories. Set includes 590 KRE-O bricks and six unique KREON figures. Ages 8 years & up; Approximate Retail Price: $79.99; Available: Fall 2012.

TRANFORMERS PRIME WEAPONIZERS Assortment
The TRANSFORMERS PRIME WEAPONIZERS Assortment contains all new TRANSFORMERS PRIME-styled figures from Hasbro Studio's hit TV Series in a larger scale. With a huge weapon reveal in both robot and vehicle mode as well as lights, TRANSFORMERS PRIME WEAPONIZERS is the ultimate Prime figure. With four modes including robot, vehicle, robot with pop-up weapons and vehicle with pop-up weapons, TRANSFORMERS PRIME WEAPONIZERS are the ultimate in TRANSFORMERS conversions. Complete with lights, each action figure, including BUMBLEBEE and OPTIMUS PRIME, is sold separately. Ages: 5 & up; Approximate retail price: $29.99.

Check out the full PR, after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro Delivers Innovative & "Must Have" Toys For The Holidays @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Get ready Transformers fans! The powers that be (Paramount, Michael Bay) are set to begin testing for the new male and female lead actor/actress in Transformers 4! Thanks to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, we can give you a list of the names of the leading candidates! While Mark Wahlberg is set to play the lead male role, these two castings are for the YOUNG male and female leads.

For the ladies:

• Isabelle Cornish
• Nicola Peltz

For the guys:

• Luke Grimes
• Landon Liboiron
• Brenton Thwaites
• Jack Reynor
• Hunter Parrish

These aren't the ONLY candidates, but they are the ones that the studio has admitted to taking part in the testing process. They are set to star with Mark Wahlberg, who was named last week to be the lead actor in Transformers 4.

We've included an image for each actor and actress listed. There are also some hints at the story were also released in the article. Click the title bar of the story if you'd like to be spoiled!

Original Source: Transformers 4 to Begin Testing for Male and Female Leads @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a treat for you today - a gallery showing off the Fall of Cybertron Voyager Class Soundblaster. He's in the same case assortment as Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave, and both were recently released in Australia. 2005 Boards member SydneyY picked up a Soundblaster and has shared a nice extensive gallery with us showing off this new toy.

The figure sculpt - whether you opt for the "New Soundwave" black of Soundblaster or the classic blue version - has great articulation. There's a great range of movement in the knees and elbows, rotatable wrists, arm and leg swivels on top of all the usual articulation. The head sculpt is also excellent. The figure's main gimmick is the ability to store the data disk minions in the chest, then deploy them so they auto-transform on launching from the chest. The auto-transform on Buzzsaw is quite simple, but fun.

As for which one to pick up? SydneyY tells us that Soundwave has a really nice shade of blue, but he personally went for Soundblaster because like a good number of us he already has the War for Cybertron Soundwave mold (his is the cool United version with a shiny finish) and did not want to replace him in his collection.


Check out the full gallery by opening the link below for an advance look at this toy to decide if he's going to be a must-buy when he makes it to US retail!

Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Soundblaster with Buzzsaw Gallery

Original Source: TFW Generations Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundblaster Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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A quick update this evening from TFW2005 Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store, who has recently put up their Dark Energon Exclusives up for order individually. Until now, they were only available in special multipacks with a DVD.

You can check out the listings by clicking the links below:

• Bumblebee- Dark Energon Deluxe
• Wheeljack- Dark Energon Deluxe
• Knockout- Dark Energon Deluxe
• Starscream- Dark Energon Deluxe
• Optimus Prime- Dark Energon Voyager
• Megatron- Dark Energon Voyager

Original Source: BBTS Exclusive "Dark Energon" Figures Now Sold Separately @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has updated their website listings for three future Arms Micron releases: AM-27 Ultra Magnus (a redeco of the recently release Voyager Ultra Magnus with a new Arms Micron hammer), AM-28 Leo Prime (a redeco of Thundertron in colors resembling those of Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II, with a Micron companion resembling Moon, from the same show.) and AM-29 Shockwave (Who is, oddly enough, the Takara release of Generations/Fall of Cybertron Shockwave, with a new Micron in place of his pre-existing cannon). All three are due for release in December of this year.

Original Source: New Official Pics of Arms Micron Ultra Magnus, Leo Prime and Shockwave @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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New first look images of the upcoming Transformers IDW Limited comics. Up next are the Transformers IDW Limited Cover Volume #1 G1 Megatron cover and Autobot logo tray case.

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. These are going to print in silver ink to give off a nice shine.

IDW Limited Books

IDW Limited FaceBook

More IDW Limited images after the jump.

Original Source: First Look At Transformers IDW Limited Cover Volume #1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have put up a huge amount of new in-package images on their Facebook page, showcasing a variety of new releases in package including Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 3, Transformers United EX Wave 3 and Transformers Prime Gatling Bumblebee.

All these are newly released and shipping out from Robot Kingdom next week - check out these pictures to whet your appetite for the new toy goodness to come.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Deluxe & United EX Wave 3, Prime Gatling Bumblebee In Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers 4 is shaping up to be quite the globe-hopping adventure. We've previously heard of the possibility of some on-location filming in the UK in London, we are now also hearing reports via Hollywood Reporter and others that Ilt Jones, the location manager for the first three live-action Transformers movies, has scouted Bangkok as a potential shooting location for Transformers 4! Check out the full write-up on Hollywood Reporter.

Original Source: Transformers 4 may film in Bangkok, Thailand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has updated with artwork for Thundercracker's two cards from the upcoming Transformers Legends cell phone game. Like many other characters in the game, Thundercracker gets two cards in-game - one depicting his robot mode and one depicting his alternate mode. Check it out for the developer's take on Generation 1 Thundercracker - it's very much a Classics Seeker design with a bit of the E.J. Su designs going on in the legs!

Original Source: Transformers Legends Mobile Game Thundercracker Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of Hasui Yuki's Twitter account, we've got a look at the newly released third and so far final assortment of Transformers United EX releases. The final assortment features Assaultmaster (Crankcase redeco, as an Autobot), Buildmaster (Steamhammer redeco in full Constructicon lime green and purple) and a VS pack of Marinemaster VS Tankmaster (redecos of Undertow and Heavy Tread respectively, with each toy being redecoed as a member of the opposite faction).

Read on to check out our mirror of the images.

Original Source: Transformers United EX Wave 3 In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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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 seventh chapter of the Transformers United story. This chapter picks up on what happened to the Autobot Choppermaster after his battle with Rollermaster and Combatmaster. The good news is, he was rescued by Airmaster. The bad part, it was all a part of a Decepticon plan to track the location of the Master Class' base, and steal another set of Power Core Combiner drones - and it falls to the Decepticon Dozermaster to execute the plan!

This chapter introduces the two toys from the two-pack that accompanied it into the plot - Airmaster and Dozermaster. As usual hints are dropped at the identity of the two new characters - Airmaster is revealed to be a third member of the Micromaster Air Patrol, Sky High, while Dozermaster's bio drops some heavy hints that he's another Generation 2 character - the Autoroller, Roadblock.

Check out the full post and translation over at The Allspark.

Original Source: Transformers United EX Story Chapter 7 The Price of a Life Translated @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Once again courtesy of Robot Kingdom's Facebook page we have a look at the Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 3 toys out of package. These loose shots show off the robot and alternate modes of each of the five toys along with their weapons. Customization of the weapons seems to be the order of the day, with each of the large weapons being able to break down into smaller weapons, and some of these weapons - like Starscream's Scrapmaker - have enough pegs and ports on them to be combined with other weapons as well.

Check out the in-hand images of the five new Deluxe toys in this assortment - Ultra Magnus, Starscream, Kickback, Sideswipe and Air Raid - to see which ones you'll be hunting down when these hit retail in the coming months.

Original Source: Generations Fall of Cybertron Wave 3 Out of Package Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors over at Robot Kingdom have sent us over their latest newsletter full of preorders and in stock items. Check out a sample below and read the full update after the jump.

Head Robots - Drone: For Generations Vortex.
Pre-order. Available 4th Quarter 2012.
US$33/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Planet X - PX-01 GENESIS.
More Pictures updated on Planet X facebook!
Genesis New Photos Update! | Facebook
Pre-order. Available in early 2013.
US$299/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

TFC Toys Exclusive - S.G (Safe Guard) Perseus.
Pre-order. available late December 2012.
US$499/pcs
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1215 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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We just got some "udder-ly" cool news! Dairycon 2013 has been announced for the weekend of April 5th and 6thbat the Ramada Plaza Hotel in the Crystal Ballroom in the city of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin! This comes to us from a "secret transmission" that gives us the tip, as there's a lot at steak here! You can view the message in its entirety after the jump.

Stay on the horn here for more information on pre-registration and other cool news about the event, and visit the Dairyland Transfans Association homepage to learn more about the unique Dairycon Universe of characters.

Original Source: Dairycon 2013 Announces Convention Dates - April 5th and 6th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Takara-Tomy Youtube channel has updated with a short little video showing off the Transformers Prime RC toys, to advertise them for their Japanese release. It's a fairly cute video with some cool background music, showing off the features of the toys in a rather fun fashion. Check it out below:

Original Source: Transformers Prime RC Cars Japanese Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received some news from Acid Free about their next print. The new print, featuring Optimus Prime as depicted by Kevin Tong, is a 24 hour special piece - they are going on sale today from 12:30pm EST and they are only available for 24 hours! Once they are gone, the only way to get them will be on the secondary market.

But that's not all. Two special edition prints are going on sale at random times. One of them is limited to 100 prints, is sized 24x36 and will be printed using standard and metallic inks. The third is limited to 50 prints and is a color variation with glow in the dark elements. Both are as stated going for sale at random times today, the 16th, the opening of sales will be announced on Acid Free's Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Check out Acid Free's page for more info on the Optimus Prime print!

Original Source: Acid Free Optimus Prime print on sale today! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This may seem like old news to some of you (particularly those who ordered via Big Bad Toy Store), but we can happily report that the Generation 2 colors Fall of Cybertron Bruticus has started to arrive from Amazon. If you got in on this when it initially went up on Amazon many moons ago, start watching out for your postie carrying those boxes with the smiles on!

Original Source: Amazon Generation 2 Fall of Cybertron Bruticus Arriving @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.