[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

2005 Board sponsors Robot Kingdom continue with the looks at the new Transformer goods today. Another update from their Facebook page, we now have images of Autobot Blaster with Steeljaw from the Fall of Cybertron Generations line. Check out the pics displaying Blaster's data disc launching gimmick, both modes, Steeljaw and a nice shot of the figures Autobot symbol rims!

Click the title bar to view the mirrored pics.

Original Source: In Hand Images of Fall of Cybertron Blaster @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

TFW2005.com member vproject just recently got the upcoming Transformers: Prime figure - voyager Skyquake! vproject provides some photos of the figure (mirrored here, access them after the jump), the bio and technical specifications, and some brief thoughts of the figure in the form of a pictorial view (post #60). While many of us may already have the Dreadwing figure of the same mold, vproject reports that this new color scheme looks really great in person as well as Skyquake sporting a modified version of Dreadwing's weapon in the form of his signature Gatling gun.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime - Skyquake, In-hand Photos and Review! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

The holidays are upon us and you have the shopping itch. What better way to scratch that itch than with cheap, but cool, Transformers items. for our Featured eBay Auctions we have a bunch of cool items starting at $10 or under! Check them out below.

• 1986 G1 Transformers Decepticon Clone Pounce Wingspan | eBay
• G1 Transformers 1984 Vintage Stamp Fun Coloring Puzzle Book RARE | eBay
• Transformers The Movie 12" Vinyl Record LP Soundtrack 1986 Promo Copy Sz 40430 | eBay
• Hasbro Transformers Robot Heroes Optimus Prime w 100 Piece Puzzle Pack Set Toy | eBay
• 1986 G1 Transformers Double Spy Punch Counterpunch | eBay
• Transformers Diamond Movie Stickers 1986 Individual SEALED Pack | eBay
• Transformers 1993 Generation 2 Search Rescue Mission Coloring Book Unused | eBay
• transformers cards in Collectibles | eBay
• RARE Transformers Throttlebot Freeway 1986 SEALED Frenzy Decoy G1 Gen 1 MOSC | eBay
• G1 Transformers Original 1984 Frenzy Laserbeak MOSC Original not Replica SEALED | eBay

Original Source: Featured eBay Auctions - Transformers Starting Under $10 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

The hunt begins, again! Manage to import the Fall of Cybertron Soundwave/Soundblaster toys, but were waiting to grab the minions? Well good news as TFW2005 boards member pscoop has sighted the first wave of Soundwave's minions at a Toys R Us in Tuscon, Arizona.

Have a sighting to share with your fellow fans? Swing on by TFW2005's Sightings subforum and share the love.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron "Cassette" Wave 1 2-Packs now at U.S. Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Have you grabbed a

Well you might want to hold off if Transformers: Prime McDonalds toys interest you any. After the current McDonalds Happy Meal promotion featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Moshi Monsters is over, McDonalds will be switching over to a Transformers Prime/Hello Kitty rotation of toys. A flip from the previous promotion where only vehicle modes were offered, this time around the Happy Meal offerings will be of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Breakdown, Megatron and Starscream in their robot modes.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Returning To Happy Meals @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has listed pre-orders for the Mech Ideas Demolition Crue. The Crue consists of Apex and Geminus, who are homages to Jumpstarters and Wreckers Topspin and Twin Twist. Each figure features integrated weapons and combat hammers.

Pre-order links from BBTS are as follows; Apex and Geminus can be purchased as a set at a discounted price.

Demolition Crue Set of DC-01 Apex & DC-02 Geminus
Demolition Crue DC-01 Apex
Demolition Crue DC-02 Geminus

Stay tuned for listing from our other sponsors!

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

Original Source: Mech Ideas Demotion Crue Final Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

The hunt continues this holiday season! After we reported earlier thatFall of Cybertron Soundwave's minions had been found at retail, fans were wondering where their master was. Well, the walking apartment complex of destruction himself was found at a Toys R Us in Indio, California today by 2005 Board member Floating Cat and he shared some pictures via Twitter. His wave mate/powered up form, Soundblaster, was also found as well.

Check out his haul and receipt by clicking the title bar. Happy hunting!

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Voyagers Wave 1 at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

By way of their Twitter, E-Hobby have posted a few new images of their shared exclusive with the Transformers Collectors Club, the Shattered Glass Soundwave VS Shattered Glass Blaster set. This quartet of new images shows the four cassettes in tape mode (Shattered Glass versions of Ratbat, Slugfest, Eject and Ramhorn, along with the Solarbot), plus upper body shots of SG Soundwave and Blaster with some of the cassettes. Check them out by opening this link or by viewing our mirror of the images.

Original Source: E-Hobby / TFCC Shattered Glass Blaster VS Soundwave Shared Exclusive New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Bleeding Cool News has posted the March 2013 solicits from IDW, which includes a nice slice of Transformers comic action. Coming in 2013 are More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise #15, Regeneration 1 #89 and More than Meets the Eye Volume 3 - collecting the Shadowplay arc and the annual. Also out in March 2013 is a print version of the digital-first Fall of Cybertron miniseries, and another Transformers Spotlight one-shot - this one is a new Spotlight Bumblebee, set during the timeframe of the Costa ongoing series where Bumblebee took leadership of the Autobots on Earth. Editor and Robots in Disguise writer John Barber is at the helm on this one, and given his penchant for tying together loose (and sometimes contradictory) plot threads in the Movie series comics this one could be a real treat.

The full solicits and the rest of the covers can be viewed after the break. Be warned a lot of these covers might have spoilers in them, especially More than Meets the Eye #15's cover. Suffice is to say March is going to give us some very interesting comics to read!

Original Source: IDW Transformers Solicitations for March 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Going almost hand in hand with our last news story, we have more unofficial Predaking toy news. 2005 Board member, Cenokibble, has stopped by to share with us prototype pictures of Mastermind Creations' first offering from their Reformated Ferocicons project. First teased at this past years TFcon 3rd Party Panel, Project Bull aka Not-Tantrum is revealed, giving us our first good look at the design aesthetic these figures will have. Shown in these pictures are the Bull mode, bull mode with weapons attached (A G1 style foot/cannon and daggers), leg mode, and of course, robot mode. Complete with evil sneer. Also shown in these pics is the combined mode's sword. Named the Oppenheimer sword, It practically dwarfs Voyager Classic Prime.

See all these amazing pictures by clicking the title bar. The fans once again have a choice with their 3rd Party combiners. The only question is if you plan on starting your new combiner with a closed fist or a leg up? Discuss in our 3rd party forum!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations King Of Predators: Ferocious Project Bull @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Recently, we reported on a new 3rd Party combiner. This time around, an unofficial Predaking figure. At the time of reporting, a third party group had not yet laid claim to the figure and details, other than a teaser of the combined robot itself, were sparse. The name of the company is Unique Toys from Singapore and they've started a Facebook page for fans to friend and watch all the progress of this beast. They've been pummeling us with news since this project's announcement and in just over a week we now have:

• Prototype Images of the first figure, War Hawk (aka Divebomb). Including a preorder on site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Figure is set for a January release.
• Teaser images for War Panther, War Rhino and War Bull
• A recent interview with the group states that the size of the combined robot is in scale with Maketoys Giant and Fansproject Colossus. It's unknown if that means A) the figure will be the same size as those two, or if B) he will be in "G1 Toy Scale", which is larger than those two characters.

Click the title bar to check out all of the pics from Unique Toys' Facebook page and join the discussion in our Warlord Beasticons thread!

Original Source: Unique Toys War Lord Beasticons War-Hawk Prototype and Teaser Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Just in time for the holidays for our youngest fans, we have news of an all-new release in the Transformers Rescue Bots line. This large non-transforming Electronic Energizer Optimus Prime was spotted in San Antonio, TX by 2005 Boards member raiden225005. It's in a similar vein to the Powerbots and Revving Robots that have been released in the past for the movie series. raiden225005 reports that the cross sell on the box also shows a Bumblebee, but only the Optimus Prime was to be found on shelves.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Electronic Energizer Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

As if the Decepticon Data Disks making it to US retail yesterday was not enough, we are getting reports that the Autobot Data Disks have been found at retail in Singapore. The Diskbots - Eject, Rewind, Ramhorn and Sunder - are paired with Soundwave's opposite number, Blaster - who himself is just recently out through some Asian outlets. Here's hoping they make it to US retail in the new year so fans can assemble the Communicators and their cassette minions for the Classics series!

Original Source: Transformers Fall of Cybertron Autobot Data Disks Released in Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Generation One variant collectors take notice! In a bit of . . . interesting news to say the least, the Commemorative Series Optimus Prime is seeing a re-release. While this in itself isn't odd news in light of some of the other re-releases we've been seeing, the nature of this one is a bit more interesting. From our Cybertron.CA forums, member Bruticus reports that this reissue is in the Commemorative packaging . . . but it's the 25th anniversary Optimus Prime figure! The notable differences of the figures are the shades of reds, blues, and grays used for the toy parts. The Autobot symbols appear to be tampo-stamped onto the figure as well (whereas the Commemorative issue has a label sheet).

You can view the original thread at Cybertron.CA by clicking here, and you can view the mirrored images here after the jump!

Original Source: Commemorative Series Reissue Optimus Prime Package . . . with the 25th Anniversary Figure? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Alfes has posted a small gallery of nice sharp images of the newly released Transformers Capbots. The baseball cap Transformers Captimus Prime and Capticon might just be the weirdest Transformers merchandise since the Nike Shoeformers, but they are endearing in their own way as well.

Click here to check out the gallery.

Original Source: Transformers Cap Bots In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

We have received an update from our sponsors at Robot Kingdom. Check out the headline items from the update below, or read on for the full update!


Unique Toys War Lord - UT-W01 War Hawk.
Pre-order. Available in end of January 2013. US$74.9/pcs

Cubex Chromed Buster Gun.
Pre-order. Available in end of January 2013. US$39.9/pcs

[Dr Wu] DW-P09SS “Pile Driver” Replacement (Diecast product).
Pre-order, Available in late December 2012. US$11.9/set of 2

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Voyager Grimlock.
Available Now! US$34.9/pcs

rHasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Voyager Blaster.
Available Now! US$42.9/pcs

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Voyager Grimlock & Blaster Sealed Case
of 4.
Available Now! US$138/sealed case of 4

Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-14 - Red Alert.
Available Now! US$64.9/pcs

Takara Transformers Fall of Cybertron TG-17 Blaster & SteelJaw.
Pre-order. Available in 25th May 2013. US$59.9/pcs

Takara Transformers Fall of Cybertron TG-18 Skywarp.
Pre-order. Available in 25th May 2013. US$31/pcs

TAKARA TRANSFORMERS PRIME ARMS MICRON SPECIAL EDITION bag of 50.
Pre-order. Available in March 2013. US$119.9/bag of 50

Planet X - PX-01 GENESIS
Pre-order. Available in late January 2013. US$299/pcs

TFC Toys Exclusive - S.G (Safe Guard) Perseus
Pre-order. Available late December 2012. US$499/pcs

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1220 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

The Transformers Live Action Movie Blog is reporting that Transformers 4 will begin shooting in May 2013. This information comes via a Collider interview with Transformers 4 lead actor, Mark Wahlberg. Mark also goes into a little bit of detail on how him and Michael Bay ended up working together for the project:

“That’s why Transformers came about, because we had such a great time working together [on Pain and Gain]. We kind of complemented each other throughout the entire process, what he does and what I do and what we were able to do together, and then after that I was like ‘Dude we gotta work together again,’ and he was like, ‘Well I got a project, you interested?’ (laughs)”

“We’re shooting Transformers in May, and then I believe we’re gonna do Ted 2 right after. They’re working on it now and we’ve kind of gone through the negotiation process. The great thing about it is Seth’s ideas for the second one are sick. He comes from the world of episodic television so he knows how to tell the stories, man, in a way that most people don’t, like for instance The Italian Job we’ve been trying to do the sequel for 10 years. He’s a different kind of guy.”

You can view the interview with Mark from Collider at the link above.

Original Source: Transformers 4 To Begin Filming May 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

2005 Board member Might Gaine has got his hands on the upcoming Takara United Seeker set a few weeks early. This set is comprised of Classics Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker in Generation 1 cartoon accurate color schemes.

Check out some great looking pics of this set in the package by clicking on the title bar!

Original Source: Takara United Seeker Set In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

We've got one more toy to showcase to wrap up our coverage of Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 3, so without further ado, here's Fall of Cybertron Air Raid!

Air Raid is a remolded and retooled version of Shockwave, who was arguably the best of the initial three deluxe releases in this round of Generations. Air Raid gets an excellently done and very detailed new head, a new chest, plus a new gunblade weapon and a second sword weapon. It's the new weapons where the appeal of the toy lies, because the gunblade (replacing Shockwave's arm cannon) can not only convert between a gun and a sword form, but it can break down into the gunblade portion and a second gun (which looks a bit like something the Generation 1 Aerialbots used). The second gun can attach to the arm like Shockwave's arm cannon, giving you already a good selection of options for displaying this guy, and that's not without getting into the sword accessory, which can be combined with the gunblade (or its components) in a couple of different ways to form some rather impressive swords!

In short - half the fun of this toy comes from his accessories and in plugging them together to make a whole bunch of different weapon combos. That is ultimately why if you are thinking of passing on Air Raid you should probably think again - he's just plain fun. This fan had the most fun he has had with a Transformer toy in a good while fiddling around with this one figuring out the many different weapon combinations, a selection of which are showcased in our gallery. Open the link below to check it out:

Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Air Raid Gallery

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Movie Replicas Direct has added a preorder for a line of vinyl Transformer based mini-figures. Fans of vinyl collectibles, blind bagged toys and fans of the Transformers can get their hands on Optimus, Megatron, Grimlock, Soundwave and Starscream in May of 2013. The description is below:


From The Loyal Subjects! The Loyal Subjects have redesigned Hasbro's classic Transformers characters for a line of vinyl mini-figures! These new designs feature Optimus Prime, Megatron, and other fan-favorite characters in in a super-deformed style. Each figure ships in a foil bag, are articulated in each arm and at the neck, and feature a scaled weapon from their original 3.75' release. Designed by Les Schettkoe, these blind mystery boxed figures prove that there is more than meets the eye! Collect them all! Blind mystery box packaging.

The Loyal Subjects X Transformers Mini Figure 16Pc Bmb Display - only $194.99

Original Source: Loyal Subjects Mini-Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

2005 Boards member D-Drive has passed along to us some information from the online version of Previews detailing some new releases in Wave 2 of the Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commanders. According to the listing, Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Wave 2 will add two new characters into the mix - Trailcutter (aka Trailbreaker) and Hardshell - the David Kaye voiced Insecticon who played a pivitol role in Toxicity and Hurt in Prime's second season.

There's no pictures as yet as the listing was accompanied by a picture of Wave 1's Bulkhead. Even so it's two more toys to look forward to including our first Prime series Insecticon.

The full text of the listing follows:

TF PRIME BEAST HUNTER COMMANDER AF ASST 201302
A new faction has joined the fight between the Autobots and the Decepticons - the monstrous Predacons! This war needs leaders, and the Transformers Prime Beast Hunter Commander Action Figures give collectors the leaders they need! In addition to Predaking, Bulkhead, and Optimus Prime, fans will also find Trailcutter and Hardshell to collect!

Original Source: Prime Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Wave 2 - Trailcutter and Hardshell @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

2005 Boards Member and all-round good guy Sidecutter passes word along to us of an upcoming release from a third party group (possibly Dr Wu). This release is intended to go with the TFC Toys Uranos - which is only 1/6 of the way released right now! - and consists of a set of five small guns that combine into a G1 accurate version of Superion's rifle. It's said to be 13 cm or about 5 inches in length, and is expected to go for about $18 depending on the retailer.

Original Source: TFC Toys Uranos Rifle Add-on Gun Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Movie Replicas Direct has posted up some more listings for upcoming Transformers releases, complete with in package pictures. Headlining here is our first look at the Beast Hunters Predacon Leader Predaking in box - note that for Beast Hunters we are seeing a return to full-on squared boxes rather than the ones with angled corners we saw on the Prime and Fall of Cybertron Voyagers.

There's also a selection of Kre-Os in package. No new revelations on sets being released under the Kre-O Beast Hunters banner except that the Beast Blade Optimus Prime set will feature Optimus Prime and Laserback as a set of two - making this Laserback's second toy appearance.

By way of these listings and a pair of eBay auctions we have a look at the Rescue Bots "'bot and human" two packs in package.


Lastly on an aside those waiting for Beast Hunters might not have too long to wait, and 2005 Boards member Canonball reports that a Fred Meyer store in Portland, OR is putting out the shelf tags for Beast Hunters already.

Original Source: Upcoming Transformers Package Images including Beast Hunters Predaking @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

Here's a weird nugget of news for you. 2005 Boards members ScottyP and Counterpunch were out at a "Toy City" store in Cary Towne Center in Cary, NC. They found this guy on the pegs - a single pack release of Iron Claw, from a Mini-Con 8-Pack released in parts of Europe in October 2010. Their thought is this might be a new run of "Market 6" exclusive single pack Mini-Cons - and who knows, perhaps we'll see some of the others from that exclusive 8-Pack turn up?

Original Source: Hunt for the Decepticons Mini-Cons Being Released as Single Packs in the US? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Quote:

2005 Boards Member and all-round good guy Sidecutter passes word along to us of an upcoming release from a third party group Eagle's TF. This release is intended to go with the TFC Toys Uranos - which is only 1/6 of the way released right now! - and consists of a set of five small guns that combine into a G1 accurate version of Superion's rifle. It's said to be 13 cm (about 5 inches) in length, and is expected to go for about $18 depending on the retailer. Expected release is later this month / January.

Preorders now available at Big Bad Toy Store.

Original Source: Eagle's TF TFC Toys Uranos Rifle Add-on Gun Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.