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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There's a new event kicking off for those of you who have been enjoying Mobage's Transformers Legends game. Kicking off yesterday 29 April and running through to next Monday 6 May we have the "Fatal Furies" event. Fatal Furies pits players against the female Autobot commando team led by Elita-1. Bosses of the event, based on the artwork, seem to be Elita-1 herself, Chromia, Firestar, and Arcee who is a hybrid of her Generation 1 and Transformers Prime looks. Check out the original posting on Mobage's Facebook page.

Original Source: Transformers Legends Game Fatal Furies Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An image posted on Twitter by @trafes20120505 from a Takara-Tomy product catalog has revealed the remainder of the decos of the Transformers Go! Predacons and confirmed that they are all redecos of the Hasbro Beast Hunters Predacons. The confirmed decos are:

G-07 Bakudora - redeco of Ripclaw, red wings, black and silvery-blue body. May feature a new head.
G-21 Judora - redeco of Skystalker, mostly black body with golden wings and legs.
G-08 Budora - black, red and yellow redeco of Grimwing.
G-09 Bakudora - only shown in silhouette, but the silhouette is a match to the Cyberverse Abominus combiner, confirming previous speculation that the five might be issued in Japan as a single giftset at the Voyager pricepoint.

Check out the scan attached to this post.

Original Source: Transformers Go Predacons Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via this eBay auction we have a look at the Generations Deluxe Bumblebee toy, being released as a part of the 30th anniversary sub-series and based on his appearance in the Mike Costa ongoing series. What you see here is a mold-test prototype - a pre-production figure in whatever plastic colors were available at the time to test the mold, the fit of parts, and so forth. While no indication of the final toy, it does give a bit of an idea of what the final toy is going to be like, with a glimpse of how certain parts of the transformation will function.

Original Source: Generations 30th Anniversary Bumblebee Mold Test Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The TFCC and Botcon have emailed out a pair of updates, covering the status of the Subscription Service figures, the membership freebie for 2013, non-attendee (Iacon) packages for Botcon and most interesting, a carded version of said freebie to be sold at Botcon.

Read on for the full text of the updates. A quick summary of key issues covered is below:

• The first subscription service figures will ship after Botcon. The delay is given as an issue at manufacturer level, which is hoped to have been resolved so future releases come out earlier. Important - if you have changed your address / credit card details instructions to update your details are contained within.
• The club membership figure, Depth Charge, will not ship until after Botcon as they are shipping with the subscription service figures. They have shipped from the manufacturer though and are with the packaging vendor.
• A carded version of Depth Charge will be available to purchase once they arrive. Some will be available at Botcon but most will be available to buy through the club store.
• More non-attendee (Iacon) sets have been made available for this year's Botcon.

Original Source: Botcon, TFCC & Subscription Service Updates May 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member ekocher has dropped by to share with us some news about a new Blu-Ray edition of the Transformers Live Action Movies. Coming to Wal-Mart next week priced $12 a piece are steelbook versions of the Transformers movies. The 2007 movie and Dark of the Moon are both confirmed - no confirmation of a Revenge of the Fallen steelbook but it seems unlikely the second movie will be left out. Check out some images of the new editions attached to this post.

Original Source: Transformers Live Action Movie Blu-Ray Steelbooks Coming to Wal-Mart Next Week @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Masterpiece Acid Storm is set to come to Japan, most likely as a straight-up import with an additional "USA Edition" sticker. This news comes to you by way of Toys R Us Japan, who have added a preorder page for Masterpiece Acid Storm, using the same official images as the Hasbro release due out later this year. He's due to hit Japan in early October priced 13,999 Yen, 1,000 more than MP-11 Starscream.

Original Source: Masterpiece Acid Storm to be Released in Japan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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We posted a brief preview for Transformers Spotlight Hoist not too long ago and now we have the normal preview with more pages!

Transformers Spotlight Hoist
FACE OFF! HOIST has always managed to fade into the background: until now. Trapped on an alien planet with a narcissist, half a scientist and a creature that may or may not turn into a catapult, the Lost Light's mild-mannered maintenance engineer must confront the five most dangerous DECEPTICONS ever.

Read on to preview this issue!

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

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon 2013 preregistration opens today May 1st at 9am and will run until July 15th at 11:55pm. This is the only way to reserve the 2013 exclusives ROSWELL and VAN GUARDIAN and to sign up for the FRIDAY and SUNDAY customizing classes (limited to 45 people each day).

TFcon 2013 admission includes the following:
-Entrance to Canada’s Largest Dealer Room for Transformers merchandise
-All access pass to all TFcon panels and events
-Free autographs from all TFcon 2013 guests
-Entrance into the hourly door prizes

You can pre-register online for TFcon 2013 via this link.



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 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers voice actor DICK GAUTIER the voice of RODIMUS PRIME with more to be announced. The TFcon 2013 hotel block is now available.

Original Source: TFcon 2013 Registration Information @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hisashi Yuki has tweeted a fresh image showing Generation 1 Metroplex with Generations Metroplex. Here is your best indicator yet of the size of the Titan Class Transformer - Generation 1 Metroplex is a decently sized robot who, on balance, stands approximately a head or so shorter than a Leader Class toy. He barely reaches the knees of Titan Metroplex. That is how huge this new toy is. Check out the image attached to this post.

Original Source: Generations Metroplex Robot Mode Size Comparison with Generation 1 Metroplex @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Apple's iBooks has updated with a three page preview of Robots in Disguise #17. In this story titled Shockwaves, Shockwave takes to the centre stage as the next big arc of Robots in Disguise begins to unfold - and from dialog on these pages, certain shock revelations may come into play! Livio Ramondelli takes up the baton of artist in this latest installment of the ongoing - check it out!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise #17 iBooks Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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As Vangelus and Seth return once more to recording in the evening, they must ask themselves one question: Can they smell what The Fuzz is cooking?

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 249

And make sure you check out the return of WTF Primetime, as we cover all 4 episodes of the first month of Beast Hunters! Download and comment on it here: WTF Primetime - 43 - Beast Hunters: Month One

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 249 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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D-Drive has once again provided us with the Diamond Comics Shipping list for next Wednesday, May 8th. On tap for the Transformers:


DF TRANSFORMERS SPOT TRAILCUTTER #1 EXC CVR

DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) James Roberts (A) Matt Frank (CA) Matt Frank, Livio Ramondelli
STEALTH ATTACK! Trailcutter has a problem: the Lost Light has been taken over by the Decepticons-and no one else seems to have noticed! Can the Autobots' defense strategist singlehandedly see off an army of infiltrators? And even if he does, will it convince his crew mates that he's got more to offer than kind words and forcefields?

Dynamic Forces presents Exclusive Limited Edition covers of these hit IDW series!

D-Drive also informs us that Robots in Disguise #17 and More Than Meets the Eye #17 are set for release on the 15th and 22nd respectively now.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for May 8th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Hobby Link Japan dropped us a line and let us know about a sale they have going on, which includes some Transformers stuff. Check it out below:

Characters from the big & little screens! With the big summer movie season rapidly approaching, now's the time to grab some great deals on some great characters (some vehicles, too) from the movies and television. Spiderman, Transformers, The Hulk, Star Wars, and many, many more!

You can check the Transformers figures in the sale here. The full sale list is located here.

Original Source: HLJ Movie and TV Action Figure Sale @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some new images of the Transformers GT special exclusive figure, Safety Prime, have been posted on Portarmy's Photozou. This figure, a redeco of the Legends Class Reveal the Shield Prowl, is an exclusive only available in Japan to children participating in a Takara-Tomy sponsored Kid's Walk. Check out the images at the link above.

Original Source: Transformers GT Safety Prime New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a second Transformers comic to share with you via iBooks today. A three-page preview of Regeneration 1 issue #91 has been posted up - kicking off the next arc of Regeneration 1's storyline. Billed as the beginning of the end, with huge ancient cosmic forces taking the stage, this one promises to start pulling together strands hinted at as far back as Regeneration 1 #80.5! Check out the preview then be sure to pick it up when it hits comic stores later this May!

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration 1 91 iBooks Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Actor Kelsey Grammer will be the Main Human Villain of Transformers 4, according to various Entertainment News Sources.

Deadline reports:

"Kelsey Grammer is embracing his inner bad guy. After his Golden Globe turn as the ruthless politician in Boss, Grammer has just landed the key villain role in Michael Bay‘s next Transformers film, which stars Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci. I’m told that Grammer will play Harold Attinger, a counter intelligence guy."

Original Source: Kelsey Grammer Is The Main Human Villain Of Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Prime did it again. Hub Network, received 17 Daytime Emmy Award honors, the most ever in its two-and-half year history, with 14 nominations and three early wins, as announced today by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). Hub Network received the second most nominations of any kids network, behind only Nickelodeon.

Hub Network was honored with three early wins for "Transformers Prime," which is produced by Hasbro Studios. "Transformers Prime" was recognized for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Character Animation, Background Design, and Storyboard.

Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation: "Transformers Prime"

• Arato Kato, Character Animation
• Jason Park, Background Design
• Kirk van Wormer, Storyboards

Check out the full Press Release we received, after the jump.

Original Source: Three Early Wins For Transformers: Prime At The 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Greetings fellow Transformers Fans! Here we are with another Hasbro Presentation Coverage.

Today, Hasbro President and CEO; Brian Goldner presented at the Barclays 2013 Retail and Consumer Discretionary Conference. Nothing major regarding Transformers was revealed. However, there’s going to be more focus on the Chinese Market in the coming years.

To get more details, take a look after the jump.

Original Source: TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro Presentation At Barclays Conference @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Can you believe what happened in Downtown Orlando?! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hisashi Yuki has taken a break from his daily teasing of the Transformers fans everywhere with pictures of Generations Metroplex to show us a robot mode picture of Metroplex's little partner robot. Generations Metroplex will come with an updated Scamper, the black car robot who came with the original Metroplex. This Scamper stands roughly the same height as Generation 1 Scamper, but features modern levels of design and articulation. Check out the image from the TFYuki Twitter feed!

Original Source: Generations Scamper Toy Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Word reaches us via a report on 13 News that the opening date of Transformers the Ride at Universal Studios Orlando has been fixed as 20 June 2013. There's been a slow and steady build up to this event already, with the opening of the ride's store the "NEST Supply Vault", Transformers walkaround characters at the park and most recently a giant decal of a Transformer smashing through a building (pictured). Mark the day in your diaries if you are a fan in the Orlando area wanting to transform your experience of theme park rides!

Original Source: Transformers the Ride - Opening 20 June at Universal Studios Orlando @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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GregGaub has dropped us a line to let us know that the website for CybCon 2013 is now live! CybCon 2013 is taking place on 10 August 2013 at the King Oscar Motel and Convention Center in Tacoma, Washington, and the best news is that if you are planning on attending, no pre-registration is required - just arrive and pay $5 on the door to get in!

Furthermore some information has been posted regarding a CybCon exclusive item in partnership with Renderform! The Blaze Saber, a translucent orange version of the Hawk Saber, is only going to be available at CybCon 2013 in limited numbers! It runs for $12, and this one you will need to pre-buy to collect at the convention.

Click here to visit the CybCon 2013 homepage and find out more!

Original Source: CybCon 2013 Website Live! Exclusive Items Announced! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Arkvander has been sending us some good vibes about what is coming this August at Charticon, and top amongst those vibes is that the legendary Paul Eiding, voice of Generation 1 Perceptor, Metal Gear's Colonel Campbell and Ben 10's Grandpa Max will be attending the convention as a guest!

But that is not all - news on more convention exclusive items has been released including the customizing class figure "Snipenose", with the class itself being chaired by encline, and the convention special T-Shirt design also being revealed. Check out more info on the exclusives on the far end of this link.

Charticon 2013 is being held in Charlotte NC on August 9-11 2013. Click here to visit the Charticon homepage and find out more!

Original Source: Paul Eiding to attend Charticon 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Some exciting new 3rd party news courtesy of our sponsors. We now have preorders for the next two Unofficial Stunticon figures, CA-11 Last Chance and CA-12 Down Force (aka Dead End and Dragstrip). Not only do we get some nice, new images for these two but they are scheduled for release in June and July respectively. Also shown for the first time from Fansproject's unofficial Stunticons is our first clear look at their version of MotorMaster in vehicle and robot mode courtesy of Fansproject's website. No preorder is listed for this version of Motor Master, labeled as Crossfire 03-M3, but he is estimated for a September release

Lastly, along with the new preorders for CA-11 and CA-12 are preorders for Maketoy's Chaos Paladin figure. Which is the long awaited 3rd party The Fallen figure.

You can lock in your preorders for these figures below:

CA-11 Last Chance - BBTS - TFsource
CA-12 Down Force - BBTS - TFsource
Maketoys Chaos Paladin - BBTS - TFsource

Check this space as more preorders go live from our other sponsors. Check out this thread to discuss Chaos Paladin, or click on the title bar to be taken to the Fansproject Menasor Megathread.

Original Source: Fansproject MotorMaster Revealed, CA-11, CA-12 and Maketoys Chaos Paladin Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of Autobase Aichi we have a nice selection of images to share with you from Japanese toy show Daiomochahaku (lit. Large Toy Expo), being held this weekend at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Japan. The display that Takara-Tomy is laying on is so far light on upcoming releases, focusing instead on a diorama of the recently released Transformers Go! toys and a display of the sucessive versions of Convoy / Optimus Prime. There is also a Transformers GT display with the final versions of GT Prime and GT Saber on show.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Transformers Display at Daiomochahaku 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.