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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Fans Want It have released new color prototype photos of their FWI-3 Jet Power Upgrade Kit. As previously reported, this is an accessory set for the Leader Class Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime figure that emulates his appearance during the finale of the second live-action movie.

Per the source post over at actoys.net, the overall combined height is 39 cm (15.3"), and is expected to be released in May. There is currently no indication of how much this set will cost.

Staff Note: This is a third party accessory not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy that is meant to further the value of your official Transformers products.

Original Source: Fans Want It FWI-3 Jet Power Upgrade Kit Color Prototype Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have reveived an update from our sponsors at Toyarena! They have had a shipment of new Transformers related items including:

Transformers Masterpiece MP-15 Rumble & Ravage, Toyarena
Transformers Masterpiece MP-15 Rumble & Ravage ( Coin Only )
Fansproject Causality CA-09 Car Crash Figure
Transformers Prime AM-34 Jet Vehicon General with Arms Mircron Action Figure
Transformers Prime AM-33 Megatron Darkest with Arms Mircron Action Figure
Transformers Generations TG-12 Fire Flight Air Raid Fall of Cybertron Action Figure
Transformers Generations TG-11 Ultra Magnus Fall of Cybertron Action Figure
Transformers Generations TG-10 Sideswipe Fall of Cybertron Action Figure
Transformers Generations TG-09 Starscream Fall of Cybertron Action Figure
Transformers Generations TG-08 Kickback Fall of Cybertron Action Figure

Original Source: Toyarena Update 5 March 2013 - Takara-Tomy Generations Wave 3 and Masterpiece MP-15 In Stock Now @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Those who preordered the VS-E Shattered Glass Generation 1 Blaster VS Soundwave set from the Transformers Collectors Club may want to start checking your mailboxes - the set has begun to ship out and arrive in the hands of fans. This set - which features Generation 1 Soundwave, Slugfest, Ratbat, Blaster, Ramhorn and Eject decoed as their Shattered Glass counterparts along with the new character the Solarbot - is an E-Hobby and Transformers Collectors Club shared exclusive. The E-Hobby sets have been arriving since late January / early February, now the Transformers Collector's Club's stock is also arriving.

Those who've not had a shipping notice, you might be surprised yet - several 2005 Boards members have mentioned this set has been arriving in hand without them even getting a shipping notification. The main thing being of course that the set is arriving in the hands of us fans.

Original Source: E-Hobby & TFCC VS-E Shattered Glass G1 Soundwave VS Blaster Set Arriving @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Botcon Twitter account brings us some more Botcon 2013 news - they have posted an image of the Botcon 2013 baseball cap. The Botcon 2013 Baseball cap features the Megaplex version of the Decepticon symbol with Fun Publication's take on Machine Wars Thundercracker in front of it. Like in the original line, their illustration of Machine Wars Thundercracker is a redeco of Skywarp - in other words, it is based upon the Revenge of the Fallen Dirge mold.

An illustration does not a toy make, however you might be interested in an exchange of tweets between one Twitter user and Botcon:


- From Twitter user Emerald Beacon - so you're basically confirming MW Thundercracker with this hat, right?

-Response from Botcon - Basically...


"Basically" is such an open term of course - there is no telling just what that actually means. But the signs are pointing to "yes" to one of this year's Botcon 2013 souvenir figures being a Machine Wars Thundercracker.

Original Source: Botcon 2013 Baseball Cap Reveals Machine Wars Thundercracker @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Botcon homepage has updated with an image of the Botcon 2013 Megaplex in jet mode. Jet mode Megaplex is a homage, naturally, to the originally Machine Wars Megaplex. What is surprising is that there is a lot more black in the form of a series of stripes on the jet mode which are invisible in robot mode when viewed from the front. It is a rather sharp looking deco, and helps to break up what would otherwise be a mass of drab, solid grey.

Click here to check out the jet mode image.

Original Source: Botcon 2013 Megaplex Jet Mode Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has updated their page with official images of the next three Transformers Prime Beast Hunters - Arcee, Vertebreak, and Knock Out! Vertebreak and Arcee we learned of when the official Transformers Prime website updated to Beast Hunters, but Knock Out is new to us. As with previous versions of "returning characters" Beast Hunters Knock Out is an extensively remolded version of the existing Transformers Prime Deluxe class toy, with a new weapon - a rather nasty looking flail.

Arcee is a remold of her previous Deluxe class toy, with a gigantic longbow and these images give us our first look at her in motorcycle mode. Vertebreak is, as seen previously, a redeco of Lazerback.

The images are mirrored attached to this post for those without access to Facebook.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Deluxe Wave 4 Arcee, Knock Out and Vertebreak @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have with us, a new Promo Image from Transformers: Prime Season 3; Beast Hunters.

From the looks of things, it seems as though a Decepticon Troop led by Knockout is searching through the rubble of what's left of the Autobot Base.

The new season of Transformers Prime premieres on Friday, March 22nd, 2013. However, a special World Premiere Screening Event will held at the Universal Studios Globe Theater on Thursday, March 14th from 7:30-9pm. This is an exclusive, invite-only event and will be followed by a special Q&A with select cast members and the Executive Producers.

Original Source: Transformers: Beast Hunters - New Promo Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Bigbadtoystore.com has updated their preorders for the next upcoming Masterpiece figures, MP-17 Prowl and MP-18 Bluestreak, with non-silhouette images of the two figures. Prowl is in his traditional black and white police deco and shown without shoulder cannons. Bluestreak has his twin shoulder cannons deployed while rocking his Generation 1 cartoon deco.

Additionally, BigBadtoystore has updated the preorder information. Prowl and Bluestreak are now expected to arrive in early September as opposed to their July and August original release dates. No pictures of MP-19 Smokescreen just yet, but his release date is pushed back until 4th quarter.

Lock in your preorders below:

MP-17 Prowl
MP-18 Bluestreak
MP-19 Smokescreen

Original Source: Masterpiece 17 Prowl and 18 Bluestreak Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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The IDW Limited Transformers sale is now live! We have new images of the Transformers Blue, Black & Red Label edition posted up for your viewing pleasure.

IDW Limited is a new sub-series of comics by IDW, with three levels of increasingly limited edition high-end releases and including a selection of special features including special art prints. Here are the full details:

IDW Limited Transformers Collection Vol. 2

*RedLabel $125*

• Limited to 275 hand-numbered copies
• Limited-edition, custom-designed slipcase
• Mounted signature page signed by FIVE Transformers creators, including
Su, Musso, Roche, Furman and Guidi
• Custom, exclusive-to-IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the slipcase and
portfolio

*Black Label - $325*

• Limited to TEN hand-numbered copies per artist (30 Black Labels available)
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case printed in silver metallic ink
• Hand-drawn art by Musso/Roche/Guidi housed in custom portfolio
• Mounted signature page signed by FIVE Transformers creators, including
Su, Musso, Roche, Furman and Guidi
• Custom, exclusive-to-IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the slipcase and
portfolio

*Blue Label - $425*

• Limited to TEN copies, hand-numbered and crimped with seal of
authenticity
• Hand-drawn illustration of multiple Transformers characters housed in a
hardcover portfolio case by EJ Su
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators, including Su,
Coller, Milne, Furman, Matere, McCarthy
• Custom, exclusive-to-IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and
portfolio

View all the new IDW Limited Transformers images after the jump.

Original Source: The IDW Collection Vol. 2 Deluxe Limited Edition @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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A new Promo for Transformers: Prime Season 3; Beast Hunters is now available on Hub World website.

However, only viewers from United States of America can enjoy the clip. But not to worry, there isn’t much in it; Predaking enters, Megatron talks followed by Bulkhead and Miko looking up at the sky along with Wheeljack.

Strange thing about the title of the clip is that it has referred Predacons singularly.

You can watch the clip at Hub till someone uploads it to You Tube.

Original Source: Transformers: Beast Hunters Promo - Predacon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Deathx360 has swung by to bring word of a possible Beast Hunters Voyager Megatron. A listing for this figure has turned up at Walmart.com as
"Transformers Prime Voyager Beast Megatron". There are a few more new listings that have popped up as well, including one for Deluxe Prowl and a Cyberverse Autobot Driller.

For Generations, in addition to Blitzwing & Springer, a listing for Sandstorm has also turned up.

Note that with regards to Beast Hunters Voyager Class Figures, as of Toy Fair 2013, we had only seen 5 out of the 6 figures(according to the press release for Beast Hunters at Toy Fair) Hasbro has planned for this year. Not too long after Toy Fair, a Generations Beast Wars Megatron testshot(FOC Grimlock body with a new head based on Transmetal 1 Megatron) appeared. Could the voyager Beast Megatron listed at Walmart and the new Megatron using the FOC Grimlock body, be one and the same? Note: we have have not seen any CGI renders of a reformatted Megatron in the Beast Hunters trailers so far. Hmmm yesssSSSssSSSsSssssss.....stay tuned!

Original Source: Voyager Beast Hunters Beast Megatron & Other New Listings At Walmart.com @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have solicited two more releases for their Transformers Generations line. The next two releases to grace the Japanese incarnation of Transformers Generations are TG-21 Springer and TG-22 Blitzwing. As yet there is no news of what decos these will feature, but could we see some "shiny tan" on Blitzwing?

The duo are due for a release in Japan at the end of August. This news comes to you via our sponsors TFSource - check out their preorder listings by opening the links below:

Transformers Generations Japan - TG21 Fall of Cybertron - Springer
Transformers Generations Japan - TG22 Fall of Cybertron - Blitzwing

Original Source: Generations Japan TG-21 Springer and TG-22 Blitzwing @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is a brief new Transformers toy released update for all of you fans in the US - by way of a Target store in San Diego, CA (the future venue of Botcon!) we have a sighting of the next assortment of Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commanders. Wave 2 consists of Hardshell the Insecticon and Trailcutter, the Autobot specialist with the force-field.

Keep up with the latest releases in your area using our Transformers Sightings forum.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Hardshell and Trailcutter Released in the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Take this report with a grain of salt, but Malaysian retailer Famitoy are reporting that there will be a new run of Asia exclusive reissue Transformers. The rumor, which was posted by Famitoy on their Facebook page, reads as follows:

Transformers Asia Exclusive (Reissue):
GalaxyForce Galaxy Convoy
GalaxyForce Sonic Bomber
G1 Star Saber
G1 Diatlas
Optimus Primal
Special AirJordan X Transformers Black Convoy


For now it is only a rumor - potentially drawn from retailer solicits by way of Hasbro's Asia branch. Time will tell if this pans out or not - but we are hoping for the best with two Generation 1 toys who have been long in demand for a re-release included on this list.

Original Source: Rumor - Transformers Asia Exclusive Reissues @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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D-Drive has been kind enough to send us over the Diamond Comics Shipping list for next Wednesday, March 13th. On top of the Transformers variety next week:

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #89 (also shipping 1-in-10 variant cover)

(W) Simon Furman (A) Andrew Wildman (CA) Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi
DINOBOT WAR! Happy reunions are in short supply as Grimlock seeks out his Dinobots in a desperate attempt to salvage something from the mounting carnage in Iacon. But as far as they're concerned, he's a traitor who has brought shame on the Dinobot name-and if they're going down, he's coming with them!

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Andrew Wildman and 1 by Guido Guidi

also if you live in an area that never received Transformers Prime Season 2 at normal retail. Blu Ray and DVD versions from Diamond are finally shipping.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for March 13th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Entertainment Weekly's Family Room has posted a new promo image and video for Transformers Prime Beast Hunters. This video confirms what was being speculated since the first full trailer of the new season - Bumblebee will indeed be sporting a new look, based on the primarily black "Stealth Bumblebee" type deco that Bumblebee has sported in the toyline from time to time.

It might be time to pick up one of those Shadow Strike Bumblebees if you want a complete cast of show accurate Autobots! Check out the tongue-in-cheek car advert parody below video below:

Original Source: Beast Hunters promo spot - The 2013 Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon has posted a selection of in-hand images of Beast Hunters Voyager Shockwave. Shockwave once again looks to be an extremely good release for the line - he looks suitably big and imposing, scaling up well against other Voyagers such as Fall of Cybertron Grimlock. Check out these images to see for yourself!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Shockwave In Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A toy commercial for Transformers Prime Beast Hunters has begun airing. This rather cool little commercial features Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in their Beast Hunter forms squaring off against Predaking and Lazerback - in a very Toy Story setting, leaping across desks and attacking each other with skateboards in a child's bedroom. Check out the TV spot below. One interesting point is that apparently Optimus Prime now leads the heroic Beast Hunters, rather than just the Autobots - probably just marketing, but it sounds weird to hear it when we are usually told Optimus is the leader of the Autobots.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Toy Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd party group, KFC Toys has revealed their new Justice Rhino figure via Meteor Operations Facebook page. This unofficial Generation 1 Ramhorn figure doesn't have a release date as of yet. As far as price, if KFC Toys' first release of this figure, the Rhinohorn Evil Version, is any indication it should run you about $21.99. Speaking of the Rhinohorn Evil Version, site sponsor Robotkingdom has added in package pics to their preorder page. These figures offer several options to collectors. Are you in the market for a new G1 Ramhorn for your Generation 1 Blaster or Device Label Blaster? This toy is your best bet. Are you in the market for an evil version of Ramhorn for your Masterpiece Soundwave or the recently released G1 Shattered Glass Blaster? KFC Toys has you covered there as well.

To discuss the Rhinohorn Evil version visit this thread, otherwise, click the title bar to check out the pics of the Justice Rhino.

Original Source: KFC Toys Justice Rhino Colored Prototype Pics and Rhinohorn Evil Version in Box pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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For our Featured Ebay Auctions, we have a large selection of non-toy Transformers items from the G1 days. From watches, to hologram buttons, to tooth brushes and even a gumball machine. Check them out below.

• Autobot Dress Up Set New 1985 G1 Transformers Hasbro Free SHIP | eBay
• G1 Transformers Activity Center Incomplete 1985 Hasbro Vintage Warren | eBay
• Vintage G1 1980s Transformer VHS Lot The Movie Vol 4 6 7 Rhino F H E Hasbro | eBay
• MOSC Megatron Gumball Machine 1984 Vintage Hasbro G1 Transformers Free SHIP | eBay
• Vintage 80's Transformers Tech Specometer Eleven by Nasta Ind Unsed AFA It | eBay
• Optimus Prime Toothbrush 1984 Vintage Hasbro G1 Transformers | eBay
• Optimus Prime Squeeze' N Blow Bubbler MOSC 1984 Vintage Hasbro G1 Transformers | eBay
• G1 Transformers Mailaway Watch and Send Off Slip 1984 Hasbro Vintage RARE | eBay
• Transformers Vintage 1980s Optimus Prime Halloween Costume Mask Boxed Unused | eBay
• Vintage Transformers 1984 Lazer Blazers Holographic Button not Stickers | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - G1 Non-Toy Items @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toys R Us Canada have recently updated their computer system and added some new SKUs into the mix. These listings reveal a few items of interest, namely the Canadian retail price for Masterpiece Soundwave and Masterpiece Acid Storm. Masterpiece Soundwave is priced at $119.99 CAD, a steal considering he includes the full complement of five cassettes. Acid Storm is priced at $69.99 CAD.

The listings also confirm that Platinum Series Prime Ultra Magnus will be released at Canadian retail through Toys R Us, he will run to $69.99 CAD as well. The Titan Class Metroplex is in the system too, his retail price is given as $99.99 CAD.

Lastly there are two more listings, which are given as "Prime". The first is "Prime Ultimate Dragon", potentially the Ultimate Class version of Beast Hunters Predaking. This confirms he is getting released in Canada through Toys R Us, he's been mooted as a Target exclusive in the US. His price is $59.99 CAD. The listings are capped off with an entry for a $29.99 CAD 16 inch figure from the Transformers Prime line. The price is consistent with the asking price for a Weaponizer or Optimus Maximus, but neither one of them matches the height listed. It could be the new "Ultimate" Beast Hunter Optimus Prime, though the asking price seems less than expected, particularly given the cost of the Predaking.

The full listings of the SKUs follows below:

Masterpiece Soundwave SKU043130 - $119.99
Masterpiece Acid Storm SKU043128 - $69.99
Generations Titan Metroplex SKU043106 - $99.99
Prime Plat. Ed Ultra Magnus SKU038196 - $69.99
Prime Ultimate Dragon SKU043112 - $59.99
Prime 16'' Figure SKU038183 - $29.99

Original Source: New Transformers SKUs from Toys R Us Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some clearer images of the upcoming Datsun Fairlady Masterpieces have come our way. We got our first look at MP-17 Prowl and MP-18 Streak yesterday, these new images are at a higher res to let you appreciate Prowl and Bluestreak in all their glory. Check out the Masterpiece goodness attached to this story.

Original Source: Masterpiece Prowl and Bluestreak Clearer Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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There seems to be a new 30 second Trailer for Transformers: Prime - Beast Hunters airing on the Hub. Sure enough, we found this video on You Tube. Unfortunately, it's not in a good quality but we would like to thank the uploader (Kaila Hartman) for recording it.

The new trailer features some new scenes from the upcoming 3rd and Final Season.


We will post a better quality version once we obtain it.

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iTunes books has done it again - they've posted a short, three page preview for the next issue of More than Meets the Eye, out on 21 March! Be warned, if you have not read issue 14, there's a spoiler in this low-res preview's splash page.

Check out the brief preview by clicking here, and be sure to pick the next exciting issue up when it arrives in stores!

Original Source: More than Meets the Eye Issue 15 Preview (Spoilers) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A pair of images have surfaced showcasing the recently revealed Masterpiece 17 Prowl and Masterpiece 18 Bluestreak. The first image, tweeted by Takara designer Shogo Hasui, shows the two figures side by side in robot mode. This image makes it even easier to compare the differences between the two figures. The second image, courtesy of Cybergundam blog, actually shows several smaller images. While a small and grainy, these images show comparisons to MP-10 Optimus Prime and MP-12 Sideswipe.

Check out the new images by clicking the title bar

Original Source: Additional Images of Masterpiece Prowl and Bluestreak @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.