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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Word reaches us from our sponsors this evening in regards to an upcoming third party product. Mech Ideas' Demolition Crue Geminus (Aka Twin Twist) will be coming with an extra, bonus head. This head features battle damage to represent Twin Twist's torture scene from IDW's Last Stand of The Wreckers.

This figure and his twin, Apex, will be available in March and can be preordered from various TFW2005 sponsors. Lock in your preorders at Captured Prey, BBTS, and TFSource

Original Source: Mech iDeas Bonus Head for Demolition Crue Geminus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Transformers Collectors' Club has updated their website with a sneak peek at issue #49 of their magazine. The sneak peek includes a "More Than Meets The Eye" style profile for "Hero" Optimus Prime with art by Dan Khanna. Check out the bio from the Club's site below:

In his home universe, "Hero" Optimus Prime was the sworn protector of Earth and its super energy source, forestonite. Along with fellow Autobots Electro and Volt, and the human boy Junpei, the Autobot Leader was able to repel Megatron and the Decepticons' attack. Although Megatron promised he would return to conquer not just the Earth but the entirety of the Milky Way galaxy, Prime stood vigilant, ready to thwart him at every turn!

Following the theft of the Rarefied Energon from the Classics Universe, chaos spread and soon found its way across the multiverse, threatening existence everywhere. Optimus Prime was selected by certain members of TransTech to leave his universe and travel to Axiom Nexus to be inducted into the newly formed group known as The Convoy - a collective of high-ranking Autobots from across the multiverse.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors' Club MTMTE Sneak Peek - Hero Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up is the other new release from the next assortment of Transformers Fall of Cybertron Voyagers, Blaster (and his cassette turned data-disk companion Steeljaw)! Fall of Cybertron Blaster is one of the more extensive remolds that comes along every so often, featuring a new head, a new chest, a different gun and even new wheels which together with his brighter colors sets him apart from Soundwave / Soundblaster and gives him an identity all of his own. It's just as well, because Blaster deserves to be more than a mere copy of Soundwave (sorry Universe 2.0). What is great though is Blaster really takes the mold and runs with it. While Soundwave being bigger than his fellow Decepticons was a nuisance, it is less of an issue for Blaster, because Blaster was always a big guy among the Autobots.

Blaster's other blessing is that like a few Fall of Cybertron releases, he can work with the Classics series characters as a Classics version of Blaster, if you are so inclined. Your mileage will of course vary on how much the obviously Cybertronian look fits in with more Earthly alternate forms, but in robot mode he fits in nicely with characters like Perceptor.

There's not a lot to say about Blaster's diskbot partner Steeljaw. He's a pretty extensively reworked version of Ravage, but I found on mine the strong springs meant he never quite stood as flat as I would have liked. Ravage of course had his good and bad points and these carry over to Steeljaw. Regardless though, it is good to see Steeljaw included with Blaster, because just like Soundwave needs Laserbeak, Blaster needs his little partner bot too.

Open the link below to check out the full gallery of Blaster:

Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Blaster with Steeljaw Gallery

Original Source: TFW Generations Fall of Cybertron Blaster with Steeljaw Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store sent us an update. Along with the new assortments of Generations and Beast Hunters, plus the Takara-Tomy Generations toys we reported yesterday, they also have some new third party items up for preorder, and a few hot new items in stock:

ToyWorld - TF-H01 - Hardbone transforming figure
ToyWorld TW-T02 Aurora - Gestalt Part 2

New Arrivals:

Commemorative Powermaster Optimus Prime w/ Apex Armor (New Version)
Leader Class Megatron: Dark Energon Edition
Commemorative G1 Optimus Prime (New Version)

Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Sponsor Update - New Preorders and Items in Stock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Time to get a good, a very good look at Transformers: Prime - Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime.

Thanks to 78dm.net, we now have an up-close look at the Autobot Leader. The new images finally put an end to "whether we are seeing a Faceplate or a Mouth?" debate. However, on-package CGI render of Beast Hunters Optimus Prime possibly indicate a new CGI face model for the show. But, we'll have to wait and see to confirm.

A size comparison with the Powerizer Optimus Prime indicate that this new Voyager mold is much larger than the previous.

We've mirrored the images for your viewing pleasure. Take a look at this fantastic Pictorial Review, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters Voyager Class Optimus Prime Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Every year, the 1st quarter brings joy for toy collectors worldwide. There's a very good reason for this; Toy Fairs are happening all over the world.

One of the earliest fairs is the UK Toy Fair and this year it's no exception. UK Toy Fair 2013 is just around the corner, held from 22nd to 24th January at the Olympia Grand Hall, London.

UK toy companies are busy these days, posting articles and newspaper advertisements to promote their products showcasing at the upcoming event. Hasbro UK is doing it too. TFW2005 found two small articles dedicated what to expect at the UK Toy Fair. They feature possible Transformers: Prime - Beast Hunters European Toyline Release Schedules. Of course these are vague statements to promote the upcoming line and may vary. Also, Hasbro UK is the main distributor for our German fans as well. They didn't forget to mention when Germany can expect to see the Beast Hunters line.

Regarding UK Toy Fair 2013:
"Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters will be the touchstone for the award winning animated series from Hasbro Studios, with new action figures due to roll out in Spring 2013."

A similar statement was also made for Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg 2013:
"Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters will be the touchstone for the award winning animated series from Hasbro Studios, as new action figures will be launched in June 2013."

If you come across such advertisements and articles, feel free to share with us.

Stick with TFW2005 for more info on UK Toy Fair 2013 and Transformers: Prime - Beast Hunters Toyline as we get them.

Original Source: UK Toy Fair 2013 To Feature Transformers: Prime - Beast Hunters Toyline @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Once again, thanks to bbs.78dm.net we have another extensive gallery of the other Beast Hunters Wave 1 voyager, Predaking! This black, orange and silver dragon of death is shown here in both of his modes, with his twin dragon launchers and swords at the ready, and in package photos. Also shown is just how poseable this figure is in his beast mode. Predaking's dragon mode can be posed on all fours, on his hind legs and if you prefer him flying, you can have all four limbs at his side. It's quite remarkable looking.

What do you think? We've mirrored the images here for your enjoyment. Click the title bar to check them out!

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters Voyager Class Predaking Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Official website of McDonald's HappyMeal reveals that there will be a new line of Transformers: Prime toys available with every purchase of HappyMeal from January 25th.

The toys feature Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Breakdown, Megatron and Starscream in their Robot Modes.

Also there some Activities for kids if you visit the HappyMeal website.

Original Source: New McDonald's HappyMeal Transformers: Prime Toys Available From January 25th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Our good friends friends from down under at Ozformers has posted a picture from the latest issue of Toy Hobby Retailer Magazine. Along with several brands from Hasbro on the cover is a new image promoting Transformers Generations and the image is a Generation 1 Optimus Prime with a Targetmaster-type weapon! The weapon has wheels and appears to have a blue truck cab. Could the 2013 Generations line possibly see a have a gimmick of convertible weapons like the Powercore Combiners or Arms Micron figures?

It's all very interesting, and hopefully, we'll find out more info next month at Toyfair 2013. For now, click the title bar and speculate away at the possibilities this could hold!

Original Source: New Generations G1 Optimus Prime Teaser @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro studios has announced a deal with Malaysia’s leading studio, Vision Animation, and Australia’s Moody Street Kids to produce the 26 episode second season of Transformers Rescue Bots. Rescue Bots in this way follows in the footsteps of Transformers Prime with the shared production deal with Malaysia.

Of interest in this release is that it mentions pre-production will begin immediately, but that the delivery will be expected in 2014. This seems to run contrary to the report that Transformers Rescue Bots is already recording its second season, but time will tell what the reality of the situation is.

Open this link to view the original source for this story.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Malaysian and Australian Production Deal @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member uranusdd has shared with us some very nice, clear, high-resolution photos of the recently released Takara-Tomy Encore 20A Devastator Animation version. The great thing about these photos is they give us side-by-side comparisons of each Constructicon letting us appreciate all the little changes, like the lighter shades of green and purple, that went into this release to maximize the show accuracy alongside the more obvious ones like the new head for the combined mode. Read on to check out the gallery.

Original Source: Encore 20A Devastator Animation Version Comparison Gallery with Encore Devastator @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We've received this weeks update from our sponsors at TFsource!

Greetings SourceFans!
We have many new preorders on the site this week, including Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron, TG19 Grimlock and TG20 Ratbat, and Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Series 2! We also have new istock items such as Transformers Prime Voyagers - Series 4 and TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-15 Eagle! We've listed a ton of Japanese Vintage G1 on the site as well. You can check them out by clicking here. 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. New Recruits - Japanese Vintage G1
3. DR. Wu - DW-P02 Duel Preorder Up + Restock!
4. Transformers Generations and Prime Update!
5. Japanese Cybertron Satellite - Campaign Mito Matrix - Black and Clear - Now Instock!
6. Japanese Transformers Prime - Store Exclusive Nightmare Unicron Preorder Up!
7. 3rd Party Update!
8. Million Publishing's Artfire - Now Instock!
9. New Masterpiece Instock and Preorder items!
10. FP-DX Armored Battalion set of 3 figures Now Instock!
11. KM-03X Mirrorverse Cyclops - Now Instock!
12. TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom and F-15 Eagle Now Instock!
13. Source Blog Updates!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource 1-14 SourceNews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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After leading us on a merry chase with a few teases, Transformers Asia has updated their website with the official unveil of the Asia Premium Series Leader Class Decepticon Brawl, from the 2007 live action movie. This version of Brawl features a premium paint deco, the first time the Leader Class Brawl has ever received the high-grade treatment. Check out the pictures to see for yourself.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Asia Premium Series Leader Brawl Officially Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have passed along word that the antipated spiritual successor to Binaltech / Alternity, Transformers GT, has been delayed. The first two figures in the assortment, GT Prime and GT Saber (based on Optimus Prime and Star Saber) are now due in May 2013, as opposed to their original release date of March.

Original Source: Transfomers GT series GT Prime and GT Saber Delayed until May @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The 2013 Canadian 80s Toy Expo will be April 14th, 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre – 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DC Universe etc), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles. Many of the same dealers as TFcon will be at this event. Free parking.

Original Source: The 2013 Canadian 80s Toy Expo is April 14th in Mississauga Ontario @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to multiple auctions on TaoBao, we now have brand new Bot Shots in-package images for several brand new Bot Shot sets, most of which have yet to be seen in any form. You can either check out the images by clicking on the auctions below, or check all the images out after the jump.

• Cliffjumper, Dirt Boss and Brawl 3-Pack
• Shockwave, Bumblebee and Skyquake 3-Pack
• Autobot Air Force (aka the Aerialbots) 5-Pack
• Sunstorm, Single
• Ironhide, Single
• Shockwave, Single

Original Source: New Bot Shots Sets Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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A profile page for Eric Rogers at the AOD 2013 site has listed a rather interesting title that Rogers is credited with writing; Transformers The Battle For Kreotron!

Eric Rogers is a television and film writer whose produced credits include Futurama, Tranformers: The Battle For Kreotron, Teen Titans Go!, Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil and NYPD Blue. He also writes for Matt Groening's Bongo Comics Group, having scripted over 30 published stories for Futurama Comics, The Simpsons Comics, and Bart Simpson Comics. He is a 2011 Writers Guild of America nominee for Outstanding Animation Script for his work on Futurama, he once appeared on Rock & Roll Jeopardy, and his first paying job was playing the role of "Friedrich" in a dinner theater production of "The Sound Of Music". Yes, that is all true.

TV special? Video game? What is Kreotron?....

Original Source: Transformers Battle For Kreotron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With a flash report from within the first 24 hours of 2013, it's up to Vangelus, GogDog, and Seth Buzzard to talk about Transformers in a recording before anybody else this year!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 233

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 233 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via this thread over on ACToys we can share this nice little selection of pictures of Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Bulkhead and Optimus Prime with you. Optimus Prime is his new, bigger, brawnier mold, while Bulkhead is an extensive remold, replacing pretty much every panel of his vehicle mode with new armor. Of interest also is that it is evident now that the light-piped "Energon glow" gimmick - used with the light up element of the larger vehicle sets - has been removed from the design.

Open the link above and check out the images for a sneak peak of these two upcoming toys.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Bulkhead and Optimus Prime In Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Are you a fan of the Seekers and IDW's Transformers Spotlight series? We've got a preview for the next issue in the series!

Transformers Spotlight Thundercracker
In the dark days of the war for Cybertron, THUNDERCRACKER had a special mission-one never revealed before! Now, as he faces off against BUMBLEBEE for the first time, the fate of METROPLEX-and an entire civilization-is at stake!

Read on to preview this issue!

Original Source: Transformers Spotlight Thundercracker Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Snakas blog, we have a scan of another new Beast Hunters Cyberverse figure! This time, it's Soundwave, who will presumably be a part of Cyberverse Legion Wave 2. This figure is looking pretty sharp in vehicle and robot mode, but time will tell if he'll be in his traditional color scheme or if he'll be the same color as the Beast Hunters deluxe figure

Check out the images, including the full instruction sheet, after the jump!

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Legion Soundwave @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Facebook page has updated with some new toy goodness for us this evening! Making his first appearance in toy form is Cyberverse Commander Hardshell from the Beast Hunters line!

Click the title bar to check out robot mode and bug mode, then discuss your opinions on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Hardshell Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via our sister site Cybertron.CA, we can happily report that the first wave of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters deluxe toys has hit Canadian retail! Soundwave with Ravage, Lazerback, Bumblebee and Wheeljack have all arrived at a Wal-Mart in Quebec. Making their western retail debut at the same time at the three larger Beast Hunters Kre-O sets, Ripclaw Strike, Beast Blade Optimus Prime and Battlenet Bumblebee.

Happy hunting to all our Canadian readers!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Deluxe Wave 1 and Kre-O Building Sets Released in Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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For those who have yet to unlock Prime Mode or fully level up their characters on the Transformers Fall of Cybertron multiplayer mode, good news! High Moon Studios has announced today on Facebook that from this point forward, all multiplayer EXP bonuses on the game will be doubled! If you're a new player or someone who's not delved into the multiplayer all that much so far, now is a great time to start exploring this part of Transformers Fall of Cybertron's gameplay.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Permanent Multiplayer Double EXP @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's a calvacade of in-hand pics for the Autobot's resident bruiser Bulkhead today! 2005 Boards member Peaugh has shared with us a look at the Beast Hunters mainline deluxe class Bulkhead toy. Bulkhead's first deluxe class toy comes with a cool buzzsaw weapon, a Roadbuster inspired design and part 9 of the Beast Hunters story. Read on to check out the pictures along with Peaugh's thoughts on this new release.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Deluxe Bulkhead In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.