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TFW2005 · 02-10-2013, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: TOY FAIR 2013 News Coverage Round Up - Day 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-11-2013, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Just when you thought you'd seen it all after Toy Fair this weekend, ACToys drops another bombshell on us - there's a little bit of Beast Wars coming to the Transformers Generations line. Beast Wars Megatron, the suave arch-villain masterfully voiced by David Kaye (yessss) is getting an all-new Voyager class toy in the Generations line. He's a reuse of the excellent Grimlock mold sporting a new head.

It's an awesome tribute to a fan favorite character - check out the pictures of this unpainted mold-test showing off the new head by visiting the link above or our mirror attached to this story.

Original Source: Generations Beast Wars Megatron - Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Remold @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-11-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Europe's largest Transformers convention, Auto Assembly, have announced a pair of new guests attending the convention over the past weekend. Attending the 2013 convention and making his Auto Assembly debut is Andrew Griffith! Andrew is presently working on IDW's Robots in Disguise series but has a portfolio of Transformers related work going back through Last Stand of the Wreckers and IDW's adaptations of Revenge of the Fallen and Dark of the Moon.

The second recent guest announcement, making his return to Auto Assembly, is Regeneration 1 colorist Jean-Paul Bove!

Be sure to check out the Auto Assembly homepage for more news, including designs for two more convention exclusive T-Shirts featuring Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime and an ensemble piece featuring characters voiced by all this year's voice actor guests. Plus details of the first-ever convention Bot Shot tournament!

Auto Assembly 2013 is taking place in the UK in Birmingham at the Hilton Metropole hotel over the weekend of 9-11 August 2013. Find out more and pre-register for this year's convention at the Auto Assembly homepage.

Original Source: Andrew Griffith and Jean-Paul Bove to Attend Auto Assembly 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-11-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The remaining three Kre-O Beast Hunters sets have been released at US retail. Building set Battle Net Bumblebee and figure packs Dragon Assault (with Kreon Generation 1 Trailcutter Microchanger) and Mech Venom (with Kreon Generation 1 Windcharger) have been sighted in Toys R Us in Southern California by 2005 Boards member Sky Ray.

Happy hunting everyone!

Original Source: Beast Hunters Kre-O Battle Net Bumblebee, Mech Venom and Dragon Assault Sets Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-11-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iTunes have put up a page for the next digital-only Transformers comic, Transformers Monstrosity. Monstrosity is the sequel to Autocracy, telling the story of Cybertron as it slides into the Great War between the Autobots and the Decepticons.

12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! In the early days of the war on CYBERTRON, OPTIMUS PRIME puts everything on the line to unify the planet—but not everyone agrees that this new Prime should be in charge... Meanwhile, the fallen DECEPTION leader, MEGATRON, begins a journey that will change everything. Plus--what is the terrible secret of the DINOBOTS? All this and more in the first chapter of the digital event of the year!

Check out the listing for Monstrosity on iTunes here.

Original Source: Transformers Monstrosity Coming March 1st 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-11-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our sponsors at TFSource!

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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 11 Februrary 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-11-2013, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Here's some shots of The Loyal Subjects Transformers items from Toy Fair 2013. Included are:

• Skateboards
• T-Shirts
• 3" Vinyl figures

You can see the GI Joe 3" Vinyl Figures over at Hisstank.com.

Original Source: Loyal Subjects Transformers Items From Toy Fair 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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IGN has posted the Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters trailer which was shown at the Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Investor Event.

In this incarnation, the Predacons, led by Predaking, are dragon-like Transformers and a fearsome new enemy that could turn the tide of the war in Megatron’s favor.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters Official Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collector's Club has provided another update to the Botcon 2013 site today. Following hot on the heels of the Bot mode image of Machine Wars Skywarp we now have our first look at his alt mode!

Check out the picture on Botcon.com, and keep an eye on that site or the frontpage right here at TFW for more convention news!

Original Source: BotCon 2013 Machine Wars Skywarp Alt-Mode Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a fantastic Press Release from Hasbro. Not only the PR reveals a TV Movie for Transformers: Beast Hunters it also outlines what other media will associate the upcoming season of now re-branded Transformers: Prime.

When a fearsome new faction, the PREDACONS, emerge on Earth, OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS adapt with never before seen BEAST HUNTERS abilities to battle this all new enemy. TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS finds the AUTOBOTS facing off against both the DECEPTICONS and the dragon-like PREDACONS, an unprecedented new foe led by the spectacular PREDAKING character. BEAST HUNTERS is the touchstone for the TRANSFORMERS brand across all platforms in 2013 driven by the award winning "Transformers Prime" animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. and is seen by kids and fans in 182 countries.

Entertainment: Kids and fans can look forward to a beast filled season of "Transformers Prime" BEAST HUNTERS as well as exclusive content in the "Predacons Rising" DVD launching in October and a TV movie event airing later in the year on The Hub.

Check out the full press release, after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro Unleashes TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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An ailing Seth Buzzard is joined by Vangelus and GogDog as they ride their Metal Gears over the horizon.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 237

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 237 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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At Toy Fair 2013 there were a some Transformers and G.I. Joe themed Mimobots on display. If you aren't familiar with the brand, Mimobots are character themed USB flash drives for your computer.

Transformers
• Megatron
• Optimus Prime
• Bumblee
• Starscream

G.I Joe
• Storm Shadow
• Snake eyes
• Cobra Commander

Original Source: Toy Fair 2013 Transformers and GI Joe Mimobots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Toy Fair 2013 has come and gone for us here at TFW2005.com, and boy was it crazy. We do our best to get the info and images up to you quickly, and for the most part, that doesn't allow us to curate, refine and enhance the pictures we take. We just want to get em all to you quick, and let you sort them out while the show is in full swing.

That being said, we've started to go through our image sets from the weekend, are picking out the best ones and giving them a little extra love. Attached to the story are some of the hottest shots from the show. Not necessarily the hottest as in new & never seen - just some good looking pictures in their own right. To see them all - read on!

If you are looking for comprehensive coverage, check our - Toy Fair News category.

If you'd like to see non-Transformers "pretty pictures" - check out the story on Toyark.com

Original Source: Toy Fair 2013 - Pretty Transformers Pictures Redux @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to IDW Publishing we bring you a preview of Transformers Regeneration One #88, due out in comic shops tomorrow!

Transformers Regeneration One #88
WAR IN THE CITY!

Anarchy reigns on the streets of Iacon as SCORPONOK's grip tightens further, and those AUTOBOTS still willing and able to resist look to their absent leader-who is on an endangered list all of his own.

Beneath the surface of CYBERTRON, HOT ROD runs for his life, locked on a collision course with his maker, PRIMUS!

Read on to preview this issue!

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration One #88 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-12-2013, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next new bit of Transformers merchandise has hit US retail! The Bot Shots Dragon Track Battle Set, which features Bot Shots of Optimus Prime and Megatron along with track, launchers and a spinning "dragon pit" arena is the first of the Beast Hunters themed Bot Shots releases which were teased at Toy Fair 2013! This one was spotted at a Wal-Mart in CA.

The hunt continues! Good hunting, Bot Shots fans!

Original Source: Bot Shots Dragon Track set released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-13-2013, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review Regeneration One #88! Regeneration One #88 is out today - Wednesday, February 13th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review on our Regeneration One #88 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Regeneration One #88 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-13-2013, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the shipping list from Diamond for next Wednesday. Next week's comics will see the release of Transformers Prime Rage of the Dinobots #4 (of 4), concluding this comic-book prequel to the next season of Transformers Prime. Check out the full text of the Diamond listing below:

TRANSFORMERS PRIME RAGE O/T DINOBOTS #4 Of(4) (also shipping 1-in-10 and 1-in-25 variant covers)

(W) Mike Johnson, Mairghread Scott (A) Agustin Padilla (CA) Ken Christiansen

DINOBOT WAR! GRIMLOCK leads the DINOBOTS against SHOCKWAVE's troops-and the results won't be pretty! With SWOOP under SER-KET's control, it's an all-or-nothing battle of DINOBOT versus PREDACON-with the fate of CYBERTRON hanging on every punch, blast, jab, and bite! Don't miss the senses-shattering conclusion to this mind-blowing miniseries!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 20 February @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-13-2013, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Toyarena have sent us an update - they have two hot new items in stock. The gigantic Planet X Genesis is now in stock, and the first set orders come with the bonus LED set! They also have another hot anticipated item in stock with the TFC Toys SR-71 Blackbird and X-47 Phantom Ray, the not-Silverbolt who forms the main body of the TFC Toys Uranos not-Superion.

Also be sure to check out Toyarena for lots more items!

Original Source: Toyarena Update 13 February 2013 - Planet X Genesis and TFC Toys Blackbird In Stock! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-13-2013, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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A bit of surprising news today, as Generations Sandstorm has been confirmed via a product listing on the Hasbro Live Chat customer service page. Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed that a small orange VTOL-based aircraft possibly resembling Sandstorm was on the packaging for Generations Metroplex at Toy Fair, possibly as an extreme remold of the recently revealed Generations Springer?

(The product numbers for Highbrow and Banzai-Tron on the page are reportedly the same numbers as the Hunt for the Decepticons Voyagers from 2010. No Headmaster or Action Master love in sight, sadly.)

Be sure to keep it here on TFW2005 as we bring you the latest Transformers news as it happens.

Original Source: Generations Sandstorm on the Way? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-13-2013, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Kre-O site has updated with a trio of documents giving the bios for the Kre-O Micro-Changers Preview Wave, Wave 1 and Combiners Wave 1. The bios are all written in a firmly tongue-in-cheek style, with some highlights including:

Galvatron's Bio - Nothing stands before Galvatron! I am supreme! I am totally awesome! I am the scariest thing ever to come out of the mouth of a weirdly pudgy planet monster! Look upon me and despair!
Spinister's Hobby - Hiding fusion bombs in the Autobot restroom.
Airachnid's Fondest Memory - The time I webbed ARCEE to the floor and let INSECTICON tickle her.
Dirge's Favorite Childhood Pet - I had a pet toucan, but it ran away.
Springer - Yeah, I could turn into a car, too. I just don’t feel like it.
Devastator's Favorite TV Show - The one with the guys who blow stuff up all the time.

That's just a taste - head on over to the Kre-O official site to check out the rest!

Original Source: Kre-O Microchangers Bios added to the Official Kre-O site @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-13-2013, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our fellow fans over at the Allspark get the credit for digging up this bit of news. The latest edition of Kidscreen magazine contains some news on Transformers Prime Beast Hunters including the fate of Transformers Prime itself. The article puts forward that Prime season 3, Beast Hunters, will now only contain 13 episodes and it will mark the final chapter of the Transformers Prime series.

That being said, the article goes on to say that a "new iteration of the animated TV series" is due in late 2014, and while there is no word on what this new series might be, chances are it will be set in the Aligned Continuity. With all the effort Hasbro has put into creating this cohesive continuity for Transformers - a continuity presently covering two novels, two prequel video games, the upcoming MMOG "Transformers Universe", three comic book miniseries, 65 episodes and a TV movie - it is unlikely that the Aligned Continuity is going away so soon.

Read the original post on The Allspark by clicking here.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters "Final Chapter" of Prime; new series coming late 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-14-2013, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The excitement from Toy Fair 2013 continues! A careful ear from board member Scaleface catches a discussion between an attendee and a Hasbro representative from a Toy Fair 2013 video (embedded below) discussing the possibilities of the recently-announced (and now, highly anticipated) Generations Metroplex. During this discussion (around the 4:45 mark), one such possibility is Metroplex redecoed into - Metrotitan!

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTEzMjI5ODA0.html

For those of you unfamiliar with Metrotitan, if you click the resource link in the previous statement, you will discover that Metrotitan is a Japanense exclusive deco of G1 Metroplex as a Destron (Decepiticon) from the Japanese series Transformers: Zone. Hasbro certainly has created modern toys with obscure references, such as Generations Sky Shadow. That coupled with the obvious necessity for such a large toy as Generations Metroplex (!) to have a good redeco in order for Hasbro to recoup some of the mold costs as well as the referenced discussion of this news bit, certainly makes this a possibility!

Now, while all of this certainly seems like a viable reality, we are still posting this as a "rumor", as this is not an "official" confirmation of Metrotitan actually being produced, so take this with a grain of salt, so to speak.

By all means, join in on the discussion already taking place by clicking the link below. Also, certainly feel free to check out our coverage of Toy Fair 2013!

Original Source: Rumor - Metroplex Redeco into . . . Metrotitan? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-14-2013, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collector's Club has provided another update to the Botcon 2013 site. Today we have been treated to our first look at the next exclusive for the 2013 BotCon set: Machine Wars Strika! Strika is making use of the Generations Warpath mold, and sporting a new head and Machine Wars inspired paint job to boot.

Check out the picture on Botcon.com, and keep an eye on that site or the frontpage right here at TFW for more convention news!

Original Source: BotCon 2013 Machine Wars Strika Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-14-2013, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With the updating of the official Transformers homepage to Beast Hunters, a lot of new bios were released for the Predacons - and even a few for the Autobots. We have updated our Transformers Resources section with all of the new bio data - check them out by opening the links below. There's some potential hints at upcoming plot developments if some of these bios are reflected in the show, so be warned if you are concerned about spoilers.

Autobots

Arcee
Autobot Ratchet
Huffer
Prowl
Trailcutter
Ultra Magnus

Predacons

Blight
Grimwing with Blackbeak
Hun-Gurrr
Ripclaw
Rippersnapper
Skystalker
Vertebreak
Windrazor

Be sure to check out the rest of our Transformers Resources for more information on all the many different Transformers toys that are out there!

Original Source: TFW Resources Section Update - Beast Hunters Bios! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 02-14-2013, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The third in our little trifecta of news derived from the updated Transformers.com is this news that the three remaining members of the Abominus combiner group - Blight, Rippersnapper and Windrazor - may also be getting single carded releases. Our evidence suggesting this comes from the "Choose your own adventure" game once again. Inside the in-game database, all five of the Predacons that form Abominus are shown with bios and repackaged weapons from other Legion class toys. The individual bios are unlikely to be shown on the packaging for Abominus, if yesterday's Kre-O Combiner bios are anything to go by together with the recent trend to reducing bios on packaging.

Granted it is not proof positive - but all the signs seem to be pointing to both a single release Abominus and a store exclusive "combiner boxed set" just like in Generation 1. As always, watch this space.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Legion Blight, Windrazor and Rippersnapper Single Releases? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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