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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group FansToys has released pictures of their next release, a unofficial remake of Generation 1 Shockwave. The design recreates the look of the original Shockwave, judging by certain design elements (the hands) it is liable to be a Masterpiece scaled release. Read on to view the images.

Please remember this is an unofficial product not licensed or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy

Original Source: FansToys Unofficial Generation 1 Shockwave @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Time for another TFW Transformers Toy Gallery update. Today I am very happy to share with you all a gallery of one of my favorite new toys coming out in Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 3, Kickback.

Why is Kickback so great? He is, basically, a well-made and fun toy. He transforms from insect mode to robot mode in a clever way that manages to be innovative without being overly-complicated. Both modes are quite striking with lots of purple and a little gold making for a particularly sharp look. In insect mode Kickback is not all that poseable - the insect legs can be adjusted but that's about it. In robot mode though you've got plenty of movement - just about everything other than a waist swivel, and nice big feet with ankle poseability to help hold those poses. Kickback comes with a big, disk-launching weapon and two clear plastic swords which form his wings in insect mode. The disk-launcher is a nice extra, but it is a bit heavy and hard for Kickback to wield. The swords though give a great range of poses. As you might notice in the pictures, Kickback inherits the Transformers Prime Insecticon's additional clawed arms, but if you do not care for the look then they can be stowed on his back.

Where I personally feel Kickback truly shines though is the fact he can more or less fit in with three different types of collection. He will sit well with the other Fall of Cybertron toys of course, but he also goes with the Classics line and even fits in with the Prime line to a point. I've done comparisons of all three as a part of our gallery, which you can check out by opening the link below:

Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Kickback Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another recent posting from the official Transformers Facebook page gives us a creator commentary for Transformers Regeneration 1 #86. Simon Furman shares some thoughts on the creative process for this issue, which he says delves into two plot threads left hanging from the original comic series. He does admit in this commentary that perhaps he would not have tied up the story threads in quite this way back in the day though both were plot points he had evidently intended to address - make of that what you will.

Click here to check out the commentary!

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration 1 86 Commentary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's Thursday, and that means another new bit of artwork from Mobage's Transformers Legends mobile game. Today's artwork posted on the official Transformers Facebook page features the Insecticon Chop Shop - a character who was released as a part of the original Generation 1 line's Deluxe Insecticons assortment back in 1985! He's had a bit of a reimagining here and looks a shade more organic than he used to. Check out the artwork by clicking on the link above.

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from our news story earlier this week that a Japanese release for Generations Blaster was in the works as well as a Fall of Cybertron Skywarp, we can now share some pictures of these releases with you - open the links to check them out. Skywarp is looking very awesome and also very purple, he is adopting the Alternity approach of making purple his primary color with black accents, rather than the reverse. Check him out along with Takara's Blaster and see what you think.

Toys R Us Japan page for Generations Japan TG-17 Blaster
Toys R Us Japan page for Generations Japan TG-18 Skywarp

Original Source: Generations Japan Skywarp and Blaster Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hot dog! Learn about Being Cool, Black Blood, and Green Vs Yellow in this week's Transformers informational recording session.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 228

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

Original Source: WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode 228 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has updated its Kindle store with some new details on one of the new Little, Brown books being published for young readers for the Transformers Rescue Bots series. This book, "Meet Heatwave the Firebot" is due for a release on June 4 2013, and according to the description is based on the episode Flobsters on Parade.

Optimus Prime has selected a special team of Transformers to work side-by-side with the people of Earth--they are called the Rescue Bots! Heatwave the Fire-Bot changes into a fire engine and is partnered with Kade Burns. In this story, the Rescue Bots have to stop some runaway floating lobsters from ruining the town parade!

A Passport to Reading Level 1 book.

Original Source: Rescue Bots Meet Chase the Firebot Passport to Reading Book New Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ 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.

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1219 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy continues pulling out the big guns when it comes to G1 reissues here lately! The latest one is a second run of the 2010 Predaking boxed set, as a preorder went up from our site sponsor, BigBadToyStore:

"This new gift set includes all five of the original Predacons (Razorclaw, Rampage, Headstrong, Tantrum and Divebomb) each with all of the die-cast content of the original releases. These new versions are done with a new gold finish to replace the original yellow content, and come with all of the pieces to assemble the monstrous gestalt robot Predaking. This new 2010 release commemorates the 25th anniversary of the original release."

The preorder listing is at $224.99 and listed to arrive in December 2012 (yeah, that's this month - just in time for Christmas!). The images from the preorder have been mirrored here. You can read more details by clicking the preorder or after the jump!

Original Source: G1 Predaking - 2010 Boxed Set Gets a Second Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Quick little update for the Transformers: Prime fans out there, as Transformers: Prime Season 2 has been added to Netflix streaming. Season 2 of Transformers Prime joins the ranks of the previous season, Beast Wars Transformers, Rescue Bots, and the original Generation One cartoon on the streaming service.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Season 2 Now on Netflix Streaming @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hisashi Yuki, of the Takara-Tomy design team, has tweeted some new images of the Transformers Capbots. These new images show off the robot modes of Captimus Prime and Capticon alongside their packaging. In a fun coincidence (or was it by design?) the Capbots are demonstrated to be able to be worn as a baseball cap by none other than Fortress Maximus himself! How many of you will be buying one now for the sheer irony of a Fortress Maximus (or Brave Maximus, or Grand Maximus if you're lucky enough to own one) displayed wearing a baseball cap? Sound off on our 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Transformers Capbots New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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With our Featured eBay Auctions, we're taking a look at soem of the various Transformers Christmas and Holiday items. So why not take a look below and add some extra Transformers flare to your holiday celebrations?

• Transformers G1 Bumblebee Christmas Sound Ornament Carlton Cards 2009 Never Used | eBay
• Transformers 2007 Movie Christmas Holiday Ornaments Optimus Bumblebee Megatron | eBay
• Transformers Disney Label Mickey Mouse Christmas Version | eBay
• Hasbro Lot of 2 Transformers Ball Christmas Ornament New in Box 2008 | eBay
• Carlton Cards 2010 Transformers Christmas Ornament | eBay
• Christmas Stocking Optimus Prime Transformers Blue New | eBay
• Transformers New Megatron Light Sound Christmas Ornament Hasbro | eBay
• Transformers 5 PC Christmas Ornaments New | eBay
• Carlton American Greetings 2012 Transformers Megatron Christmas Ornament | eBay
• Carlton Cards Transformers G1 Masterpiece Optimus Prime Christmas Ornament New in Box | eBay
• Transformers G1 Megatron Christmas Ornament 2008 Carlton Cards Brand | eBay
• New Transformers Optimus Prime Christmas Ornament Free Shipping | eBay
• Carlton American Greetings Transformers Bumblebee 2011 Sound Christmas Ornaments | eBay
• New Transformers Optimus Prime Christmas Ornament Free Shipping | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Transformers Christmas and Holiday Items @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors at Tempting Toys and Collectibles have sent us their latest update. Check it out below:

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Japanese credit card exclusive mini-cons - $29.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Toys & Collectibles Sponsor Update 7 December 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Transformers Collector's Club has announced that Botcon 2013 will be held June 27th-30th in San Diego, California at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BotCon 2013 Coming to San Diego, California June 27th – June 30th!

Fort Worth, TX – December 4th, 2012 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, announced today that next year’s award-winning convention will take place at the Town and Country Resort from June 27th thru June 30th in the beautiful city of San Diego. You can make your hotel reservations now at BotCon.com.

In the coming weeks, Pop Culture enthusiasts from around the world will be able to register for BotCon 2013 through the BotCon.com online registration system. Fans and Collectors’ who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive the five-figure MACHINE WARS convention set, admission to the Friday private sales room experience, priority seating at all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and admittance to the Hall of Fame Celebration party. Finally, Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers Deluxe figure to go along with their convention box set. General Admission for non-registered guests will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.

For more information on BotCon and all activities and the exclusive figure offerings, please visit BotCon.com.

Happy about the location? Hit the discussion link below to discuss it with your fellow Transformers fans.

Original Source: BotCon 2013 Announced: June 27-30 in San Diego! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub have kicked off their "Naughty or Nice" 2012 vote. It's a bit of fun contest where you can vote for your favorite Hub original characters in a variety of categories included "Naughtiest Use of a Villain Power" "Most Awesomest Good Deed" and "Most Villainous Laugh"

The website is up now in all its festive glory complete with Megatron draped in fairy lights!

There's also a promo clip to promote the event which you can check out below:

Original Source: The Hub "Naughty or Nice" Vote 2012 Begins! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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For our next gallery update, we would like to share with you a look at one of the exclusive releases from this summer's convention season - one of the TFcon 2012 exclusives, Shafter! Shafter, a redeco of iGear's Rager, is a little robot who packs a big punch and can rise to any challenge. He's based on the infamous Generation 1 Autobot, Erector.

Open the link below to check out the gallery:

TFW TFcon 2012 Exclusive Shafter Gallery


For those who are looking for a convention on the East Coast, or want to attend a fan gathering that is as much like a big warm family get-together as it is a convention, you might want to check out TFcon 2013! TFcon 2013 is taking place over the weekend of July 26th to 28th, 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

Click here to find out more about TFcon 2013.

Original Source: TFW TFcon 2012 Exclusive Shafter Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TV Shows on DVD has news of a new Transformers Rescue Bots DVD. Due out on 5 March 2013 by Shout! Factory, the DVD is titled "Transformers Rescue Bots Energize". The DVD runs for 110 minutes, so probably contains 4 episodes of the show. The cover, shown at left, features Optimus Prime, Blades and Chase.

There's no word on what is on the disk yet - potentially it will be a compilation of episodes from season 1 of the show, however, the new assortment of Rescue Bots shown at New York Comic Con 2012 was subtitled as "Energize", so this DVD just might tie into that assortment - and hence the show's second season - somehow.

We'l keep you updated on any new developments.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Energize DVD @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The third series of Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gashapon (Capsule Toys) has been released in Japan. The third series includes Ratchet Spanner, Wheeljack Kunai, Starscream Boomerang and two versions of Dobo, the dragonfly machine gun. A nice gallery of in-hand pictures is up on Snakas' Facebook page, Autobase Aichi, showing off the individual Microns and their various features including a pair of new super combo weapons - a spear formed by Ratchet Spanner, Wheeljack Kunai and wave 2's Arcee Blade, and a huge cannon weapon formed by combining one of the Dobo's with the Starscream Boomerang and wave 2's Megatron cannon.

More pics are also available at HK-TF.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule Toys Volume 3 In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The sixth series of Transformers Gum kits by Kabaya has just been released in Japan. Transformers Gum Volume 6 is the Transformers Zone assortment, producing kits of the three Autobot Powered Masters Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber and Road Fire, who can transform from robot to vehicle or base modes, or be combined into larger vehicle modes including the massive spaceship Big Powered.

By way of the Photozou stream of masafun2011 we have some in-hand images of the kits, open the link to check them out.

Original Source: Transformers Kabaya Gum Wave 6 (Transformers Zone Series) Released, In-Hand Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have a reported sighting of the last pre-Beast Hunters Voyager from the Transformers Prime line. That's right, Transformers Prime Skyquake - who many of us had given up on as a victim of "late line release cancellation" - has been found at retail and purchased in the Philippines! The purchase was made by BoggeyDan on DeviantART. He has also shared some thoughts and in-hand photos of the toy, available at the link above.

Hopefully this means that Skyquake will be making it to the US in the not-too-distant future, and make Transformers Prime the first Transformers toy line in a long time to make it through retail with 100% of the announced toys released.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Voyager Skyquake Released in Philippines @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up, we share with you another gallery from the Transformers Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 3. Here comes a Decepticon whose record for treachery and deceit is legend. Yes, tonight we share with you this gallery of Fall of Cybertron Starscream!

Fall of Cybertron Starscream is, in this fan's eyes, level with Kickback for the best toy in the new assortment. His jet mode is suitably alien with a few nods to the various different interpretations of the design over the years. Robot mode is very good on the articulation with lots of movement in the arms and legs, nice big feet with sideways swivels to help with balance, but unfortunately as is par for the course now no waist swivel. The head, while capable of looking left and right, soon gets its vision interrupted by the shoulders, and the main torso is basically hollow from the way it forms from the jet mode. In my mind these are minor issues in what is one of the most fun little toys to come along in a while - Starscream looks great, holds poses well, and has a transformation which is a good balance between complex and intuitive. His weapon is cool as well, with a couple of display options which I have tried to capture in the gallery.

Check out the gallery by opening the link below. We've got some nice cool pictures for you to check out, showcasing robot and jet mode, comparisons with the War Within (Titanium), Galaxy Force and ShopTo.net exclusive Legends Class War for Cybertron Starscream. There's also some pictures included in the gallery showing how Starscream looks wielding the Renderform Banshee Blade and wearing the third party Classics Starscream coronation gear - yes, it fits on this toy as well, not perfectly but good enough.

Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Starscream Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Fansproject has updated their website with a teaser image for their upcoming line of Headmaster-inspired figures. If you recall this year's TFcon 2012 Third Party Panel, these silhouettes will be familiar to you, and based on what we've been shown, the first release will be an homage to Chromedome.

Staff Note: Please be aware that these are figures not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy.

Original Source: Fansproject Function-X Teaser @ 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!
Great news! FP-DX Armored Batallion Set is now instock and preorders are shipping! We have many new items now instock on the site including TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom, and Japanese Transformers Prime - Arms Micron - Dark Guard Optimus Prime! Also don't forget about MP-14 Red Alert, he'll be released Dec. 13th! After what seems like an eternity the Million publishing Artfire will finally be released in less than 2 weeks! New Recruits, New Source Article, Source Review and Source Interview and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. FP-DX Armored Battalion set of 3 figures Now Instock!
2. TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom Now Instock!
3. Masterpiece MP-14 Red Alert to be released Dec. 13th!
4. Japanese TF Prime Series 3 - Set of 6 Weapons - Preorder Up!
5. Excellent Toys - Hercules Add-on kit Preorder Up!
6. Dark Guard Optimus Prime Now Instock!
7. iGear New Mini Warriors Preorders Up and PP05W/PP05M Restock!
8. TFsource Holiday Sale and Enter to win a $500 Holiday Shopping Spree!
9. Now instock: KM-06 Knight Morpher Stormer!
10. TFSource - New Recruits!
11. TG17 Blaster & Steeljaw & TG18 Skywarp Preorders Up!
12. TFSource now stocking DR Wu & UFO Add-on Kits!
13. Arms Micron New Preorders and Instock items!
14. Fansproject and Make Toys Restock!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource
17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Read on to view the full newsletter or click here to visit TFSource!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 10 December 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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A lot has happened in the last two weeks since the last TFW2005 Creative Spotlight, where I took some time to check out some hidden gems in the creative subforums. This week we're being a bit more focused, with the return of Artist-focused Creative Spotlights by looking in the Fan Art subforum with Nyarlahotep's Boombox Bust.

Created in response to a contest done in the past here on TFW2005, I interviewed Nyralahotep regarding the creative process and tools used to create the bust. Check it out after the jump.

Original Source: TFW2005 Creative Spotlight: Nyarlahotep's Boombox Bust @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Edge Online has posted an article looking at the upcoming Transformers Universe game by Jagex, the makers of Runescape. The article looks at the challenges of creating an MMOG based on Transformers. There's some talk about the gameplay as well - namely how the game is taking more of an action based approach than your usual MMORPG like World of Warcraft. There's discussion of the idea of how teamwork will function in the game as well as a description of a mission involving mining Energon near a dam, complete with Terrorcons showing up to attack both sides.

Check out the full article at Edge online by clicking here.

Original Source: Jagex Transformers Universe Preview Article @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.