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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Alfes2000, who you may know from his blog site providing lots of great looks at new Japanese releases, has tweeted a few in-hand images of the Japanese Transformers Generations release of Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime. Evident from these images is that all the flat red on the US Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime is shiny here, and the blue is a bit darker to match - does the higher-quality paint job make the difference for you? Share your thoughts in the linked discussion thread!

Original Source: Transformers Generations Japan Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers site and online catalog with pages for January's new releases. January will see them releasing:

Transformers Prime

• AM-30 Rumble
• AM-31 Frenzy
• AM-32 Stunticon Dead End

Transformers Generations

• TG-03 Blast Off
• TG-04 Vortex
• TG-05 Brawl
• TG-06 Swindle
• TG-07 Onslaught

And from Transformers Encore, 20-A Devastar (Devastator) Animation version.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Transformers Site Update December 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have made one other update to their website today - they've added a page for their next Transformers Prime store exclusive, Darkness Unicron, now referred to as Nightmare Unicron. According to the story text on the linked page, Nightmare Unicron appeared when the spark of Gaia Unicron was sealed away and he represents the still partially unsealed "true" incarnation of the Chaos Bringer, the story is a little fuzzy on this detail by our translation.

As speculated, Darkness / Nightmare Unicron is going to be a black version of the Chaos Bringer, so in his Gaia Armor form he'll blend well with Darkness Megatron or Nemesis Prime.

The page also specifies the launch of a content, the "Second Arms Improvement Content", a customizing contest for Japanese fans. It runs from 9th of January to the end of February. There are various prizes including a sound stage with Optimus Prime voice clips, a new Arms Micron Shining R.A. O and giveaways of Nemesis Prime. By our reading Nightmare Unicron isn't being given away through this contest, so it's likely this is the Darkness Unicron teased for a March release a while back as a Yodobashi Camera store exclusive, only available at the Akihabara (Tokyo) and Umeda (Osaka) branches.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japanese Store Exclusive Nightmare Unicron (Darkness Unicron) Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends from Tempting Toys and Collectibles have sent us their most recent update. Be sure to check out all of the great deals below!

Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-14 Red Alert figure now in stock - $85.99 + s/h
Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-12 G1 Sideswipe figure - $79.99 + s/h
Takara Masterpiece Sleeping Convoy - $279.99 + s/h
Takara Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy (Prime) - $179.99 + s/h
Takara Masterpiece Ghost Starscream - $119.99 + s/h
Takara Masterpiece Sleeping Convoy - $279.99 + s/h
Takara Disney Buzz Lightyear Transformer - $39.99 + s/h
Million Publising Exclusive Ghost Starscream figure - $69.99 + s/h
E-hobby Translucent Henkei Galvatron figure - $29.99 + s/h
E-hobby Translucent United Kup figure - $29.99 + s/h
Botcon 2002 Tap Out - $24.99 + s/h
TFCC G2 Ramjet figure - $69.99 + s/h
Takara Mini-Cons Booster set - $39.99 + s/h (LAST ONE IN STOCK)
Lawsons exclusive Movie Blackout figure from Japan - $99.99 + s/h
Telebi Kun (TV Boy) magazine exclusive clear red Optimus Prime Micron - $17.99 + s/h
Henkei Rodimus (Hot Rod) - $29.99 + s/h
Binatech Silver Agent Meister - $52.99 + s/h (LAST ONE IN STOCK)
Botcon 1999 Beast Wars Sandstorm - $99.99 + s/h (LAST ON IN STOCK)
Botcon 2009 attendee figure Leozack mint in bag - $69.99 + s/h
Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass Junkion set - $155.99 + s/h
Music Label Optimus Prime - $99.99 + s/h
Binaltech Arce (damaged box) - $49.99 + s/h
UK/Euro exclusive Beast Wars Red Spittor - $96.99 + s/h (LAST ONE IN STOCK)
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Japanese credit card exclusive mini-cons - $29.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Toys & Collectibles Sponsor Update 26 December 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor TFSource dropped us a quick line with some in-hand pics of some new product. They include shots of AMW-13, AMW-14, Japanese Generations Prime and Japanese Generations Jazz. Check them all out after the break, and check TFSource to grab yours!

Original Source: In Hand Photos of AMW-13 AMW-14 and Japanese Generations 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Holy packaging errors Batman! Thanks to an error-packaged Beast Hunters Soundwave picked up at retail by 2005 Boards member Yobuster, we have confirmation of our third Predacon in the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters mainline! Ripclaw, a character previously featured as a Kre-O building set release, will also be getting a Deluxe Class toy as a part of what is assumed to be Beast Hunters Deluxe Wave 2. Ripclaw features a pretty nifty looking dragon mode, and in robot mode, she features a pretty awesome battle claw on her right arm. Yes, you read that right - Ripclaw's bio, shown on this cardback, also confirms she will be a female Predacon villain for the Autobots to fight.

Check out the cardback scan by clicking on the thumbnail attached to this story, with massive thanks to Yobuster for sharing it with us all!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Deluxe Class Ripclaw @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a bit of release news for you - the Transformers Prime Dark Energon Voyagers have been released! They've been sighted at retail in Singapore, and fret not, because Big Bad Toy Store are also reporting that they now have these en route and in stock very shortly. In the mean time, check out these quick in-box pictures, which also includes a look at the bios for these toys.

Big Bad Toy Store is still taking preorders for these toys, either as a set of two, or as singles - Optimus Prime and Megatron.

Original Source: Prime Dark Energon Voyagers Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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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!

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Pre-order. Available in January 2013. US$54.9/set of 2

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1222 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Asia has posted an update to their Facebook page teasing at the next Asia exclusive premium series released. The banner posted confirms that APS-02 will be a Decepticon - and the blurred out text cannot hide the fact that the full name of the character is Decepticon Brawl. Like the APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime, we presume this will be the 2007 Movie Leader Class Decepticon Brawl, with an updated / premium deco.

Keep it TFW for more news and pictures when they surface.

Original Source: Transformers Asia Premium Series APS-02 Movie Brawl @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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As 2012 draws to a close, you might be forgiven for thinking "there can't possibly be any more new toy sightings this year". That being said, we have one more happy sighting to report for you - the Generations Deluxe Wave 3 has been spotted at the Bellevue, WA Toys R Us by 2005 Boards members Liege Prime and Deceptichage! So far the only one confirmed sighted is Ultra Magnus - but with all five in the same case, chances are that merely means someone got there first and bought up the other four new molds - Starscream, Kickback, Sideswipe and Air Raid.

The hunt is on! Happy hunting everyone! Share news of what you find with other local fans by way of our Transformers Sightings section.

Original Source: Generations Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 3 Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Arms Micron Charts show a path through the Vangelus gateway, leading on to the Gogdog nebula, and taking us on a German journey into the Seth Buzzard solar system.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 231

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 231 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has listed a pre-order for the iGear PP05P Patrol Specialist. This release, limited to 500 pieces, features a new deco, pistol, and headsculpt. Unlike the previous Specialist releases, Patrol Specialist does not include an enormous amount of accessories, which some of you might actually appreciate.

Our experts on the TFW2005 boards are suggesting that this figure may be based on the Off Road Patrol Micromaster Tote.

Patrol Specialist is expected to arrive around April 2013.

Please note that this is a third-party product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara.

Original Source: iGear PP05P Patrol Specialist @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: GogDog @ TFW2005.com

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Join the tres fantastico artist Emiliano Santalucia for a chat about his work on Transformers past and present, and a spettacolo di varietÃ* of other topics!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Supplemental 40

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 Interviews Transformers Artist Emiliano Santalucia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of toy-world.com.hk wehave scans from the Japanese hobby magazine Figure King for January 2013. There's not a tremendous amount of new and exciting material within - there's a look at the upcoming Transformers Prime Wildrider, Frenzy and Rumble figures as well as the Arms Micron five packs, Masterpiece Soundwave, Rumble and Ravage, Japanese Generations Combaticons and Animation style Encore Devastator. All items we have seen plenty of lately. What is interesting though for Bot Shots fans are some Japan-only BeCool releases including a green Jazz, a yellow "Rescue" Ratchet and an orange-brown Megatron. Don't read too much into these though - BeCool is not being marketed as a Transformers series, so these might be mere recolors for the sake of looking cool.

Original Source: Figure King January 2013 Edition Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Naturally take this with a pinch of salt, but we have some good news for UK fans right here.

Amazon.co.uk have put up a listing for "Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime". There's no pictures attached to the listing, but other details including the description of features and the product number all match up. The great thing is the price - a mere £35 (about $60 according to the latest exchange rates)

After months of back-and-forth with Toys R Us UK about a release for Masterpiece Optimus Prime, is Amazon UK going to serve up the goods as well, at an almost too good to be true price to boot? Let's keep our fingers crossed that Amazon UK honors this preorder price and makes a whole lot of happy UK Transformers fans in early 2013.

Original Source: Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime Coming to UK via Amazon for £35? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Hey Transformers fans!

Did you know that our 2005 Network sister site, TokuNation.com, is turning a year old in a week? To celebrate, TokuNation.com is giving away HUNDREDS of dollars in Tokusatsu related merchandise to fans of the site! For free!

All you need to do is head over to our sister site TokuNation.com, then register on the forum, and then post your favorite Tokusatsu moment or memory of all time in this thread here! But hurry, you have until the end of tomorrow, December 31st, to win!

It's so easy to win! So what are the prizes at stake? Three lucky people are each going to win one of the following prize sets:

Super Sentai Grand Prize Set

• S.H. Figuarts Black Condor
• SDCC Super Samurai Set
• Minipla Go-Buster Oh Full Set
• Candy Toy Ranger Keys Denjiblue, Timefire, Magishine
• DX Ranger Key Set 01

Kamen Rider Grand Prize Set

• S.H. Figuart Ichigo
• Decade Final Form Rider Kuuga
• Legend Rider Switch Set 04
• Banpresto Die-Cast mini rider figures (5)
• W Fuuto-Kun Cofee Mug

Other Toku Grand Prize Set

• Ultra-Act Gridman
• IDW Godzilla TPB Vol. 1
• IDW Kingdom Of Monster TPB Vol. 1
• Fusion Series Bandai Vinyl Godzilla
• Fusion Series Bandai Vinyl Mothra
• Funko Vinyl Invaders Batman Robot

Hundreds of dollars in prizes, all absolutely free, to celebrate the holidays and TokuNation.com's first birthday! Again, here's how to enter to win:

1) Go to TokuNation.com
2) Simply register on the forums
3) Post your favorite Tokusatsu memory or moment in this thread
4) Wait to see if you win!

What are you waiting for? Go to TokuNation.com today and enter to win!

An early Happy Birthday to TokuNation.com, and from everyone at TokuNation.com, Happy Holidays!

Original Source: 2005 Network News - Tokunation.com Massive Toy Give Away @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Autobase Aiichi reports that the latest Transformers Prime Arms Micron series store campaign special will be a papercraft trailer intended for Ultra Magnus. Starting today, 31 December, participating Edion stores will be giving out the papercraft trailers with a purchase of 3'000 yen or more on Transformers Prime merchandise.

However, Autobase Aiichi notes that unlike the picture shown in the Edion catalog (at left) the distributed material was the same as the trailer released for Arms Master Optimus Prime. The catalog was published before the final confirmation of the goods was received.

In other words, do not believe all that is reported - all that is being released is another papercraft Optimus Prime trailer, and not an Ultra Magnus trailer.

Original Source: Prime Arms Micron December 2012 Papercraft Trailer Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member uranusdd has shared with us a look at a new third party accessory set. This set is from a group called Dream Works (no, not that Dreamworks) and it's an upgrade for First Edition Transformers Prime Bulkhead. Among the numerous features of the set are optional double arm cannons - as seen on the show - plus they can combine with other parts in the set to form an approximation of the Forge of Solus Prime. Check out the pictures, attached to this story.

Original Source: Dream Works Blast Cannon Accessory for Transformers Prime First Edition Bulkhead @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Preorders have now gone up for a hugely anticipated release of 2013 - Terminus Hexatron, the not-Sixshot, from Mastermind Creations. Done in Mastermind's unique high-detail style Terminus Hexatron is a big robot boasting all six alternate modes of the original Sixshot (and yeah, probably the secret Wingwolf mode as well, Ultra Magnus beware).

Check out the preorder links below. He's due around April time, if your wallets have any money left after Encore Fortress Maxmus:

Mastermind Terminus Hexatron at Big Bad Toy Store
Mastermind Terminus Hexatron at TFSource

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Reformatted Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Some really nice Hasbro Toy Fair Catalogs have hit eBay. These catalogs hold Toy History and are not easy to find. Included in these books are GIJOE, Transformers, Conan, My Little Pony, Cabbage Patch Kids, Glow Worms and much more. Check out all of the images and scans after the jump.!

HASBRO 1982-1995 TOY FAIR RETAILERS CATALOG SCANS & IMAGES

Hasbro 1982 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe Relaunch Mr Potato Head More RARE | eBay

Hasbro 1983 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe My Little Pony Glow Worm More RARE | eBay

Hasbro 1984 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe My Little Pony Transformers RARE | eBay

Hasbro 1986 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe My Little Pony Transformers Jem | eBay

Hasbro 1987 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe Battle Beasts Transformers Jem | eBay

Hasbro 1988 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe Tiger Force Transformers Maxi RARE | eBay

Hasbro 1989 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe Cops My Little Pony Transformers | eBay

Hasbro 1990 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe My Little Pony Transformers WWF | eBay

Hasbro 1991 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe My Little Pony Bucky O'Hare WWF | eBay

Hasbro 1992 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe Cabbage Patch Kid Bucky O'Hare WWF | eBay

Hasbro 1993 Toy Fair and Spring Retailers Catalogs Gi Joe Transformers Conan | eBay

Hasbro 1994 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe Transformers Stargate WWF Tonka | eBay

Hasbro 1995 Pre Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Gi Joe Transformers Stargate Tonka | eBay

Many more Toy Fair Catalog images after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro 1982-1995 Toy Fair Retailers Catalog Scans & Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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It's time to close out 2012 with Vangelus, Aaron, and Omegus Prime(?) in the 232 of WTF. Clouder and beef, what else would you want?

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 232

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 Episode 232 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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IDW kicks the new year off with some new Transformers Comics, and we've got a preview!

Transformers Prime Rage Of The Dinobots #2
CYBERTRON FALLING!

As their world collapses around them, the DINOBOTS battle SHOCKWAVE's forces to protect the fleeing Cybertronians! SWOOP's life hangs in the balance-his teammates fight to save him, but will he succumb to evil? The answer may not be what you expect!

Read on to preview the next adventure for the Dinobots!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Rage Of The Dinobots #2 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Our good friends and site sponsors TFsource have stopped by with their first update for 2013!

Happy New Year SourceFans!
Let's kick off the new year with some great preorder items like Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron and Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-19 - Nightmare Unicron - Store Exclusive! We also have many new items instock, such as X2 Toys - Powerbat and Powerbeak Set, Japanese Transformers Prime - AMW13 - Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A as well as TG01 Optimus Prime and TG02 Jazz! Don't forget that we've placed MP-13 Soundwave back up for preorder, so be sure to order soon! Don't forget that our Holiday Sale is still going on with over 100 items up to 75% off! Check it out here: TFsource - Your Source for BIG Savings this Holiday Season!. Check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Source Review and Source Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for preorder - Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron!
2. Japanese Transformers Prime - Store Exclusive Nightmare Unicron Preorder Up!
3. Now instock: X2 Toys - Powerbat & PowerBeak!
4. AMW & TG Figures arrive!
5. Million Publishing's Artfire - Now Instock!
6. New Masterpiece Instock and Preorder items!
7. FP-DX Armored Battalion set of 3 figures Now Instock!
8. KM-03X Mirrorverse Cyclops - Now Instock!
9. Now up for preorder: Hasbro Generations 2013 Voyager Series 02 - Grimlock & Blaster w/ Steeljaw!
10. Now instock: Kabaya Series 6 Set of 3 - Big Powered!
11. TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom Now Instock!
12. TFsource Holiday Sale Continues!
13. Source Blog Updates!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource 1-1 SourceNews! Happy New Year! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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2013 just arrived and this year Transformers fans can enjoy Transformers: Prime Season 3 - Beast Hunters on Hasbro-Discovery Hub.

Back in last October at the New York Comic Con 2012, we saw for the first time what exactly Beast Hunters is. Before that, we’ve only known it through a mysterious new trademark filed by Hasbro, which TFW2005 revealed for the first time. At NYCC 2012 we were treated to a small clip from the 3rd Season. However, it was not very clear and the camera was all shaky.

You Tube user, TransEpisodes3 has recently uploaded a 720p HD version of the same clip from the show. You can enjoy it below:


Transformers: Prime is rumored to return this Spring.

Original Source: High Quality Transformers: Prime Season 3 - Beast Hunters NYCC 2012 Preview Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page is kicking off 2013 with a month of product photos building anticipation for this year's new installment of the Transformers Prime mythos, Beast Hunters. Today's installment is the first look at the official product photography for the Kre-O Beast Hunters Beast Blade Optimus Prime set, which comes with an Optimus Prime who can be assembled in robot or truck mode, Lazerback, and Kreons of Optimus Prime and the human Energon Kicker - a homage to the Transformers Energon character, Kicker.

We'll pass on word of further exciting new product reveals from the official Transformers Facebook page, so keep it TFW for all the latest news.

Original Source: Kre-O Beast Blade Optimus Prime with Laserback Official Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.