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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: TFsource 4-1 SourceNews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Wondercon 2013 has wrapped up this weekend in Anaheim, CA. IDW Publishing was on hand today with a full on Transformers comics panel. In attendance at the panel was Chris Ryall (editor-in-chief), Mairghread Scott (Transformers Prime Beast Hunters), John Barber (RID) and Livio Ramondelli (Monstrosity). Many things were discussed including; a new artist on Regeneration 1, Beast Hunters, More Than Meet's The Eye's "Remain In Light" storyline, the origin of Shockwave will be further explored in Robots In Disgusie, and more!

A final image at the panel featured Cybertron fading out and the words of an upcoming story were revealed. In an attempt not to spoil anyone, you'll have to click on the title bar find out and to read the whole panel coverage from CraveOnline.com

Original Source: Wondercon IDW Transformers Panel Information @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends from Tempting Toys and Collectibles have sent us their most recent update, check it out below!

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Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Hellfire Minicon Optimus Prime - $17.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update 04/01/2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Not sure if Michael Bay is serious or playing a Transforming Alien Robot sized April Fools' Day Joke.

Official Website of Director Michael Bay has been updated with the following info:

"Transformers 4, 5, & 6 will begin filming back to back starting June 2013.

More details to follow."

At this point, this newsie wouldn't be surprised to see "More details to follow" would simply be a message shouting "April Fools!!!"

However, this is Michael Bay we are talking about. He could actually be telling the truth... guised as a prank.

Original Source: Prank Or Not? Transformers 4, 5 & 6 Filming Back-To-Back @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW has released the preview for this week's new Transformers comic release, Spotlight Trailcutter. Trailbreaker takes the centre stage in this issue that feels very much like a lost chapter of More than Meets the Eye (in fact, it is - it fits between issues #5 and #6 of the ongoing). Herein lies a tale of a reluctant force-field specialist being helped to reinvent himself by the surly ex-watchmaker and ex-Wrecker Whirl - including in this preview the story of how Trailbreaker came to be known in-universe as Trailcutter.

This preview comes at you via PreviewsWorld, with a couple of additional pages not in their preview posted by our fellow fans at Fullmetalhero.

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

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The guys of Charticon announce another update on their upcoming, inaugural convention with Charlotte's Premier DJ, DJ Spider, joining Charticon! Charticon organizers had this to share:

We are proud to announce DJ Spider will be emceeing our Friday Night Patio Party with her unique brand of music! Voted Charlotte's best DJ by Creative Loafing for six years in a row, DJ Spider is no stranger to conventions, having appeared at Chattanooga’s ConNooga, Minneapolis’ CONvergence, and her beloved DragonCon in Atlanta. Current and past residencies in Charlotte include the fetish event Purgatory, Retroactive Reunion, Bats II: Electric Boogaloo, Big Mamma’s House of Burlesque, Sprockets and deejaying for the Charlotte Roller Girls.

She has opened for the Cruxshadows, the Last Dance, Voltaire, Anders Manga, Covenant, and the Crystal Method. Past tours have had her appearing across the country, including recurring appearances in the Midwest, the Eccentrik Festival in Raleigh, Convergence 14 in Tampa, Spellbound and Freaks United in DC, Skin Two in Atlanta, and Dracula’s Ball in Philadelphia.

We look forward to having her at the show!

You can find out more information about attending Charticon by going to their website as well as their Facebook page. Join in on the discussion about this convention here on our forum as well!

Original Source: Charticon Announces DJ Spider Joins the Party! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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In a dual reveal/April Fools Joke, Mastermind Creations updated their Facebook page today with an image revealing the fully combined mode and color image of their Feral Rex project. This unofficial G1 Predaking figure is shown with a Predacon-themed Arcee on the shoulder. The Arcee was joked as the reveal of the sixth figure in the set (This sixth figure is heavily rumored to be an entirely different G1 character). Preorders for the first two Unofficial Predacons, Talon and Bovis, are expected to be released this quarter.

Check out the full image by clicking the title bar and then head over to the Feral Rex Mega Thread to discuss!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Feral Rex Revealed In Color @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers artist Livio Ramondelli has updated his DeviantArt account with the cover for Transformers Monstrosity issue 4. The book is due for release via comixology next Wednesday April 10th and features Megatron being swarmed by a school of savage Sharkticons! Hopefully, he's brought some energon goodies and remembers the universal greeting.

Additionally, Robots in Disguise artist Andrew Griffith has revealed the cover for issue #16 via fullmetalhero. The cover contains potential spoilers if you haven't read the last couple of issues, so click the title bar at your own risk.

Original Source: Monstrosity #4 and Robots In Disguise #16 Covers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Not sure if Michael Bay is serious or playing a Transforming Alien Robot sized April Fools' Day Joke.

Official Website of Director Michael Bay has been updated with the following info:

"Transformers 4, 5, & 6 will begin filming back to back starting June 2013.

More details to follow."

At this point, this newsie wouldn't be surprised to see "More details to follow" would simply be a message shouting "April Fools!!!"

However, this is Michael Bay we are talking about. He could actually be telling the truth... guised as a prank.

Update: Michael Bay Site Admin left this message at the S4TE Forums for those asking if this is an April Fools' Day joke:

"When was the last time you saw us joke around here?"

Original Source: Update: Prank Or Not? Transformers 4, 5 & 6 Filming Back-To-Back @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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We're back, and this isn't an April Fool's joke!

The TFW2005 Community Spotlights may have disappeared for a few months now, but after an extended absence and a mass retooling of format and structure the TFW2005 Community Spotlights are back and things are a bit different from how they used to be. In the past, TFW2005 CCommunity Spotlights have been primarily focusing on a single custom that a customizer has created, which while there is still a focus in the upcoming creative spotlights, they're now going to be moreso about the customizer themselves rather than a single sampling of their work.

And with the recent reveals of the Masterpiece Prowl (And Bluestreak/Silverstreak... and I guess Smokescreen is in there somewhere) what else would be a more fitting spotlight than a trio of Masterpiece Prowl customs by TFW2005 Radicon Jarrod! Jarrod is no stranger to the TFW2005 spotlight treatment, being one of TFW2005's Featured Radicons back in April of 2009 with a wide range of work from World's Smallest Transformers customs, to Alternators/Binaltech projects, all the way to Non-Transformers work with Mobile Suit Gundam model kits. Jarrod is also a contributor in the Radicon's How-To/Tutorial Subsection, posting constant updates and looks at his customs as he works on his projects. Check out the tutorial thread by click this link right here, and take the jump to check out the full interview, as well as a list of every single recent custom this user has done that we could find.

Original Source: TFW2005 Community Spotlight: Jarrod @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Now for some actual Transformers 4 news.

We have received a Press Release announcing that Paramount Pictures is teaming with China Movie Channel and Jiaflix Enterprises to give Transformers 4 a major presence in China; where the franchise is a huge hit.

According to the Press Release:

"I'm proud and honored by how 'Transformers' has been embraced by Chinese audiences," said Michael Bay. "I look forward to working with China Movie Channel and Jiaflix Enterprises to help reach more people here and deepen their passion for this ongoing story and its characters."

Pursuant to the agreement, China Movie Channel, under the State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT), will cooperate with Paramount in broad-based support of the production of the film in China. "Transformers 4" is expected to be released in China on or about June 27, 2014. The parties also intend to cooperate in a number of other areas related to "Transformers 4," including the selection of filming sites within China, theatrical promotion, and possible post-production activities in China as well as casting of Chinese actors and actresses in the film.

You can read the entire Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Paramount Enters Co-Production Agreement In China For Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Official You Tube Channel has uploaded Transformers: Prime Season 3 - Beast Hunters Episode 3 "Prey" Promo #2.


Can you handle the Predacon? The Ultimate Autobot Hunter is unleashed on our heroes. Will the arrival of a new Autobot be enough to save them? Check out the new episode on The Hub TV Network this Friday!

Original Source: Transformers: Beast Hunters Episode 3 Prey Promo #2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is honored to welcome Transformers voice actor Dick Gautier to TFcon 2013 for his first ever Canadian convention appearance.

The voice of Rodimus Prime and Hot Rod in the Generation 1 cartoon; in addition to the characters Apeface, Firebolt and one of the Sweeps; he is also known to GIJOE fans as the voice of Serpentor. Mr. Gautier will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention.

TFcon – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 26th to 28th, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre.

TFcon 2013 hotel block is now available, the group rate is good for July 24 to July 31, 2013 at the price of $109 per room. No deposit is required to reserve your room now. You have until July 23rd to cancel your room if you can't make the convention.

Original Source: Transformers voice actor Dick Gautier the voice of Rodimus Prime to attend TFcon 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mobage have announced on their Facebook page that a new event for their Transformers Legends Mobile Game will be kicking off on 4 April 2013. The event is named "Day of the Dinobots", and if the previous Harvest of the Insecticons event is anything to go by, it will be an opportunity to encounter some new character cards and boss battles - as well as incorporating a leader board with rare cards up for grabs based on your placing at the end of the event.

If you're playing, be sure to check it out.

Original Source: Transformers Legends Mobile Game Event Day of the Dinobots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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MTV Geek has posted a promo clip and still for this Friday's new Transformers Prime Beast Hunters episode, Prey. In this clip, Shockwave explains the origins of the "Ultimate Autobot Hunter", the vicious dragonic Predacon! Check it out below - mild spoilers within:

Original Source: Transformers Prime Prey Promo Clip and Still @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Word reaches us from our sister site Cybertron.CA that the Year of the Snake Optimus Prime has been sighted at Canadian retail. Year of the Snake Optimus Prime, a part of the exclusive Platinum Series of premium redecos, is a redeco of Energon Optimus Prime - the first one to be released to retail after the original release of this toy in December 2003 nearly 10 years ago! He was sighted at Toys R Us in Red Deer, Alberta by Cybertron.CA member Sludge2007.

Original Source: Platinum Series Year of the Snake Optimus Prime Released at Canadian Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics Shipping list for Transformers titles hitting stores next week. Next week the Generation 1 revival series, Regeneration 1, hits the midway point! Issue #90 looks set to conclude the second arc of the series. Be sure to check it out!

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #90 (also shipping 1-in-10 variant cover)

(W) Simon Furman (A) Andrew Wildman (CA) Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi
TOO LITTLE-TOO LATE! As Scorponok's Dark Reign comes ever closer to spreading right across Cybertron, Grimlock launches a desperate counterstrike, in the face of almost innumerable odds. Does the Dinobot commander really have one last ace up his sleeve, or does his "plan" amount to a glorious-but doomed-last stand?

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

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 10 April 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Entertainment Earth has updated their preorder page with in package pictures of the third wave of Voyagers from Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters. Making up this wave is Optimus Prime, our 2nd voyager Predacon Grimwing and a remold of the Prime Voyager Optimus figure as Ultra Magnus (complete with hammer!). With the 2nd wave of voyagers now hitting store shelves, hopefully the wait for this wave won't be a long one.

Also included with the information is the case breakdown for this wave:
1x Optimus Prime
1x Grimwing
2x Ultra Magnus

Original Source: Beast Hunters Voyager Wave 3 In Package Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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iBooks has struck again! This time, with a three page preview for the upcoming issue of Transformers Robots In Disguise. Click on the link above to get a glimpse of what may be in store for our beloved heroes facing a new war. But read at your own risk, these pages may contain spoilers!

Click the title bar to view the first three pages of Robots In Disguise #16.

Original Source: Robots In Disguise #16 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has updated with an interview with comic artist Matt Frank. Mr. Frank provided the pencils for the recently released Spotlight: Trailcutter and provides answers to inquiries from the Transformers Facebook page. Among them; how he became involved with the Transformers, working with writer James Roberts, Killmaster and how he feels about this issue possibly being a child's first comic.

Click on the title bar to read the entire interview.

Original Source: Transformers Spotlight: Trailcutter Commentary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Collector's roundtable network Collector's Hangout has done a special episode focusing on Transformers. The episode features as special guests Transformers @ The Moon, the Mapes Twins, and one of the main focuses of the episode is all about Lucky Draw Transformers. It is worth checking out for the rare insight into the world of these super-rare Transformers items - check out the re-run of the video embedded below:

Original Source: Collectors Hangout Transformers Special featuring Lucky Draw Collectors Transformers @ The Moon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good morning! Travellin' Vangelus and Sunrise Seth have a two-man chat about Buster Posey and the Transformers.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 245

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 245 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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New listings have been released by Takara-Tomy for their Transformers Go! line. The new listings give us the names of the next three releases which are given as:

G05 Gekiso-maru (ninja team, Japan exclusive release)
G06 Hunter Smokescreen (no hunter armor)
G07 Bakudora (listing mentions this is a Predacon and sports a new head)

No images are available at present. Hunter Smokescreen and Bakudora are priced at 2,500 yen apiece, suggesting that both of these will be Deluxe class molds - on that basis Bakudora is probably a reuse of either Ripclaw or Skystalker. Gekiso-Maru, the ninja team, is priced at 5,500 yen. Given the pricepoint and the fact it is referred to as a team, odds are this is a multipack of some description - perhaps the Decepticon combiner that was originally mooted a few weeks back?

Original Source: Transformers Go! G-05, 06 and 07 listings @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Are you ready for the all new episode of Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters episode tonight on the Hub? Neither can we! Fortunately, the Transformers Facebook page has been updated with a new promotional image for tonight's episode which is entitled, "Prey". This very cool image features Predaking flying with the moon as his backdrop.

Click the title bar to check out the new image and then tune into the Hub tonight at 7:30 EST to enjoy the new episode.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters "Prey" Promotional Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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On Monday, Mastermind Creations showed off their Feral Rex combiner in color and added an April Fools Joke to the picture with a Predacon colored Arcee named Sixer. As we reported (and confirmed on MMC's Facebook page) Sixer isn't happening, but the mold of that Arcee figure is. The figure's name is Azalea and is inspired by Alex Milne's design of the character from her Spotlight issue. 2005 Board member griffith76 has shared the resin prototype of this figure in our 3rd party forum. According to Mastermind's Facebook, more fembots are planned and will apparently all be named after various flowers.

Check out the images of the prototype by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: Mastermind Creation Azalea Prototype Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.