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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Kre-O channel on Youtube has updated with the second part of the two-part Transformers Kre-O Quest for Energon series. In part 1 the Kre-O Decepticons stole the Energon - and now in part 2 Megatron's morally ambiguous plan for the Energon has been revealed! Check it out below:

Original Source: Kre-O Transformers the Quest for Energon Part 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A trailer has been released for the Transformers Legends mobile game by Mobage. This game, which will be free to play, is said to be in a similar vein to Mobage's popular Rage of Bahamut mobile game. Check out the trailer below:

Original Source: Transformers Legends Mobile Game Trailer @ 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 an English subtitled interview with Transformers design team member Shogo Hasui talking about the process of designing and creating Masterpiece Lambor aka Masterpiece Sideswipe. Check it out embedded below:

Original Source: Transformers Masterpiece Sideswipe Shogo Hasui Interview Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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D-Drive has sent over the Diamon Comics Shipping list information for next Wednesday, December 5th. On tap for next week is:

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #86 (also shipping 1-in10 variant cover)

(W) Simon Furman (A) Andrew Wildman (CA) Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi
DARK REIGN! The fallout from the devastation on Earth ripples outwards, all the way to Nebulos, where GRIMLOCK faces his own darkest demons and a fateful choice that may cost him his very Spark. The dark reign of SCORPONOK begins here, and nothing will ever be the same again!

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 December 5th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Peaugh has uploaded his 1000th video review. In celebration of this monumentous occasion, he has reviewed something special. Or rather, a pair of something specials; test shots of Mech Ideas Apex and Geminus! This pair of Not-Wreckers based on G1 Twin Twist and Topspin, were announced in July back at TFcon. Peaugh goes into detail how the figures will transform, what accessories they come with and provides size comparisons with other Not-Wreckers Defender and Assaulter from Fansproject.

Check out the video review or hit the discuss link to check out his photos!

Original Source: Mech Ideas Apex and Geminus Test Shots Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A brief bit of good news for all of you Transformers Animated fans out there now - the two volume definitive guide to all things Transformers Animated by Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster is now available electronically on Comixology. These two volumes as you may be aware cover all aspects of this fan-favorite series from its inception to the unmade fourth season - which you can read all about in the second volume.

Check it out and rekindle that Transformers Animated love!

Original Source: Transformers Animated Allspark Almanacs Now Available on Comixology @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have opened a new website for their version of Transformers Bot Shots. Bot Shots are coming to Japan as "BeCool" (a play on the Japanese pronunciation of "vehicle"). At the moment the website includes a character lineup and a selection of video segments.

Of interest here is that BeCool is completely devoid of the Transformers name - both for the line name and also for the individual characters. In the videos instead of saying "TRANSFORM!!" they say "henkei" (meaning transform, but much more commonly used in Japanese media, where a bold shout of transform has always been more of a Transformers thing). The symbols on the chests have also been changed, and in some pictures - but not all - the individual BeCool releases sport eyes on their vehicle modes in the style of Disney & Pixar's Cars.

Original Source: BeCool Japanese Transformers Bot Shots Website online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have updated their Facebook with in-package pictures of the Takara-Tomy Cybertron Satellite campaign exclusive Dark Guard Optimus Prime. This black redeco of the First Edition Voyager Optimus Prime is a limited edition only available at select Yodobashi Camera stores in Japan.

On a related note, are you curious about the backstory behind this black version of Optimus Prime? 2005 Boards staff member SydneyY has your back and has shared with us a translation of the bio:

To save his comrades who are infected with Dark Energon, Optimus Prime had his body covered with Energon Defence Coating. This black coating is an alloy Ratchet created by analysing and converting MECH's equipment, and is capable of shielding Transformers from Dark Energon or any biological weapons such as a virus. Optimus' mobility is reduced due to the added weight, but this is the only form he can guard himself from Dark Energon...

Original Source: Transformers Prime Dark Guard Optimus Prime Exclusive In Package Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ 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 the latest news items below and read the full update after the jump.

Hasbro Platinum Series Year of the Snake Exclusive Omega Supreme
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Hasbro Platinum Series Year of the Snake Exclusive Optimus Prime
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Hasbro Transformers PRIME Dark Energon Voyager Set of 2
Pre-order. available 28th December 2012.
US$54.9/set of 2

Takara Cybertron Satellite exclusive Dark Guard Optimus Prime
Photo Updated! More chance for EMS Shipping to arrive before Christmas!
Pre-order. Available on 1st December 2012.
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Planet X - PX-01 GENESIS.
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TFC Toys Exclusive - S.G (Safe Guard) Perseus.
Pre-order. available late December 2012.
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1218 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformersasia.com have updated their website with a new Transformers Prime upcoming release; The Prime Chinese New Year Exclusive Optimus Prime & Gaia Unicron Combo pack. This two pack will scratch your itch if you've wanted both figures for combining purposes. Additionally, both figures come with some minor additional paint apps, including Optimus' forearms (which are not clear on this release) and his Micron. Unicron appears to sport additional purple paints apps and chrome. This set is scheduled to be released on December 28th.


Check out all the official images in the link above or head over to the forums to discuss.

Original Source: Asia Exclusive Optimus and Unicron Prime 2-pack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member ruanxiaoguo has posted new, pre-production photos of his weapon accessories designed for ROTF and DOTM Leader Class Optimus Prime. The weapons, being produced by the new third party group Cubex, are highly screen accurate and styled after the transforming gas tank weapons used in the first two films.

The weapons are currently slated to be sold in pairs, in four finishes: Grey, Metallic Silver, Metallic Dark Silver, and Chrome. The guns are natively compatible with the Buster Optimus Prime variant of the mold that already features detachable gas tanks, but additional parts in this set will allow any version of the Leader class mold to mount them. The guns can also be combined with the weapons included with the most recent version, DOTM Striker Optimus Prime.

Site sponsors BigBadToyStore and TFsource have both opened pre-orders for these items.

Staff Note: Please be aware that this accessory is not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy.

Original Source: Cubex Buster Gun Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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We're featuring some of the available Transformers Box and Comic Art for our Featured Ebay Auctions. Included are some interesting pieces of original character box art and some inked comic pages from various Transformers comics. Check them out below.

• Transformers G2 Snipe Box Art Color Swatch | eBay
• Rare transformers comic book art signed artist and actor | eBay
• Transformers G2 Terrasword Box Art Color Swatch | eBay
• Transformers Issue #6 pg.14 1984 Original Comic Art Marvel | eBay
• Transformers Botcon 2011 G1 Original Art Micro Corvette | eBay
• Transformers #52 p.1 Splash (1989,) art by Jose Delbo | eBay
• Transformers G2 Hawk Box Art Color Swatch | eBay
• Transformers #52 p.1 Splash (1989,) art by Jose Delbo | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Transformers Box and Comic Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have begun advertising their 2012 Charity promotion. The promotion called "Be a Joy Maker" is being run in association with charity GenerationOn and Toys for Tots. The concept is simple - charitable individuals or groups can share what they are doing to help their communities; and for every project shared, Hasbro will donate a toy to Toys for Tots. The goal is to reach 100'000 projects / toy donations and at the current time they are standing at a little over 35'000. So here's a challenge to all you big-hearted fellows in the Transformers community - let's show them our best side and help GenerationOn hit that target! Find out more at the GenerationOn Share Joy page.

Also check out The Hub's commercial for all of this, which features clips from Transformers Rescue Bots:

Original Source: Hasbro Charity Drive 2012 Commercial Featuring Transformers Rescue Bots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's that other bit of release news I mentioned - Amazon's second Transformers exclusive of the Fall season, Jetwings Optimus Prime, has also been released. This is the first time that the Supreme class Jetwings version of Optimus Prime as been available outside of Japanese import releases, and it sports a unique deco to boot.

It is also currently in stock at Amazon if you missed out on preordering and have since decided your Dark of the Moon collection needs Optimus Prime with his flight gear - click here to view the page on Amazon. Thanks for bringing this one to our attention goes to 2005 Boards member PlutoniumX.

Original Source: Amazon Exclusive Dark of the Moon Jetwing Optimus Prime Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is one of a pair of new Transformers Sightings updates for you - the Transformers Prime Dark Energon Deluxe series, which is a Big Bad Toy Store exclusive in the US, has been released at Toys R Us in Singapore. They are priced there at 28 Singapore dollars, a bit higher than your average Deluxe runs to. Many thanks to 2005 Boards member DragonPrime120 for the heads up.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Dark Energon Deluxe Series Released in Toys R Us Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Do you have an Xbox 360? Do you want Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, but for some reason don't want to have a physical copy of it? Well good news! Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is now available for full download on Microsoft's Games on Demand digital download service for the Xbox 360 for $59.99.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Now on Xbox Live On-Demand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of the crew over at TFW2005's brother from another (Canadian) mother, Cybertron.CA we have some new sightings for our fellow Transformers collectors in Canada.

Thanks to TFW2005's very own Protoman, we now know that wave 3 of Transformers Prime Deluxes have been found at a Walmart in Quebec. This wave includes Vehicon, Hot Shot and Knock Out.

And also thanks to Delta-Raven for reporting that Wave 4 of Transformers Prime Voyagers has been released as well, sighted at a Real Canadian Superstore in British Columbia. This wave includes both Thundertron and Ultra Magnus.

Have any sightings you'd like to share with your fellow fans? Live in the Great White North? Swing on by Cybertron.CA's Canadian Sightings forum to share the love with the rest of your fellow fans. Not Canadian? Swing on by TFW2005's equivalent right over here.

Original Source: New Transformers Prime Sightings in Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have updated with something particularly awesome today - official photos of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predaking. You might remember that at the New York Comic Con where Predaking was first revealed his robot mode was kept under wraps - well BBTS has lifted the lid on that mystery! Predaking's robot mode looks pretty awesome with a good amount of black and orange with some silver on his legs and face. The color arrangement on the arms in particular is a possible callback to the original Predaking. Perhaps less pleasing for those who remember Beast Wars is a return of "beast claw hands", where the hands of a toy's robot mode are formed by the claws of the beast mode and consequently don't look much like real hands.

One other point of note is that these pictures reveal Predaking is bringing a third weapon to the battle along with his twin missile launchers - and appropriately, it's a sword formed out of the tail of his dragon mode.

Read on and check out our mirror of the pictures.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predaking Robot Mode Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's Thursday and that means a look at another piece of art from the Transformers Legends mobile game from Mobage. This week the official Transformers Facebook page has uploaded the artwork for Swoop in dino mode. Swoop is sporting a very Generation 1 look, and looks quite sharp.

The Transformers Movie Facebook page has also posted some art from the game, showing off Bumblebee. This Bumblebee is based on the Reveal the Shield incarnation of the Classics toy, the version which was updated to feature Bumblebee's black stripes from modern takes on the character from other media.

Original Source: Transformers Legends Swoop and Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsor TFSource has posted in-box images of the FansProject DX Armored Battalion set. The set consists of Deluxe Insecticon themed redecos of the three FansProject Causality Insecticons, with various remolded parts to better distinguish them from the originals. They come packaged in a window box showing off all three pieces.

TFSource still has a few of this exclusive limited edition set available, head over to TFSource to order yours if you want some Classics-flavored Deluxe Insecticons to bolster your collection.

Original Source: FansProject Causality Armored Battalion In Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has uploaded a creator commentary for Transformers Prime Rage of the Dinobots issue 1 by IDW. The miniseries is intended to link up the story of Transformers Fall of Cybertron with that of Transformers Prime. There's some interesting stuff in this commentary, which features the thoughts of writers Mike Johnson and Mairghread Scott - click here to check it out.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Rage of the Dinobots #1 Creator Commentary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys has hit the fandom in the face today with not one, but three reveals for their current Project Uranos figure. This unofficial Superion figure has just seen it's first component, Phantom, see it's release. Fans of the project can now feast their eyes on grey prototypes of AV-88 Harrier II (Aka Slingshot) and F-16 Falcon (Aka Sky Dive) on their Facebook page or their Weibo account. To top it all off, TFC Toys has also posted the combined mode of Uranos using colored versions of Phantom and Eagle with the other four in prototype colors.

Check out all the Not-Aerialbot Goodness by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: TFC Toys Uranos Harrier, Falcon and Combined Form Revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Dr Wu have released pictures and some details of one of their upcoming upgrade kit releases for the Transformers Prime line. Next up are the "EX Blades" for Transformers Prime Wheeljack. This unlicensed add-on kit gives you Transformers Prime Wheeljack an alternate set of swords based on the show designs. The teaser text from our sponsors at Robot Kingdom also suggests that the set will include grenade and arm cannon accessories. The release date currently being suggested is January 2013.

Original Source: Dr Wu next project - EX Blades for Prime Wheeljack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An Amazon Japan listing has given us a look at the flyer included with the third series of Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gashapons (Capsule Toys). Series three gives us the Ratchet Spanner, Wheeljack Kunai, Starscream Boomerang and Dobo the Dragonfly, who comes in two decos - green with red accents (Beast Wars Jetstorm themed) and a red version with green accents (Tonbotto, Jetstorm's Japanese release, for all intents and purposes). They're due out shortly, so it's something more to look forward to!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gashapon Volume 3 Promo Flyer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have something special to share with you now, an interview with IDW Publishing's Mark Bellomo, author of Transformers The Art of the Fall of Cybertron, now available through Amazon. Find out about what went into the creation of this excellent book and some fun stories from the creation process in this interview. Check out the full interview attached to this story or by hitting the discuss button.


The staff of TFW2005 would like to thank Mark Bellomo for taking the time out of his schedule to talk to us and share this interview.

Original Source: TFW Interviews Mark Bellomo (Transformers The Art of the Fall of Cybertron) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.