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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A preview clip from tomorrow's all new episode of Transformers Prime, Minus One. In this episode the Autobots manage to capture a Decepticon and grill them for information on Megatron's latest scheme. This spoiler clip which reveals who gets taken prisoner (and how) comes to you via Buzz Focus.

Check out the clip after the break and be sure to tune in to Hub Network tomorrow night at 7:30 PM EST to check it out!

Additionally, Hub Network and the Transformers Facebook page have each posted some stills from the upcoming episode including the terrifying image that is a smiling Soundwave. Check them out attached to this post.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 3 Episode 10 Minus One Preview Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store sent word that MP-12 Sideswipe will be reissued later this year or early next. The reissue pre-order is now live at 79.99.

Make sure to check BBTS and the other sponsors for their listings over the next day or two.

Original Source: MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) Reissue Later This Year @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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With only one regular on the scene, WTF@TFW still pulled off a small suite of Botcon 2013 podcast releases. Check them out!

01 - June 26 2013
Vangelus is at Botcon 2013, and Cooksux is too. Where is everybody else? Not preventing these two from spending far too long talking about excretion, that's where.

02 - June 27 2013
After a long night at Captured Prey's Third Party, Vangelus realizes he stayed up longer than everyone else and records the most guerilla podcast he can, for the sake of daily content.

03 - June 28 2013
Take a ride in Vangelus's palm through the TFW2005 Friday night meetup at Botcon 2013!

04 - Hasbro Hangtime - June 28 2013
Check out this fusion of shared video content and listen to a pair of interviews with Clint Chapman and Joshua Lamb of the Botcon 2013 on-site Hasbro team.

WTF @ TFW - 258 - Botcon 2013 - 05 - June 29 2013
Boldly breaking down 66 percent of Botcon 2013, Vangelus and Derrick J Wyatt sit down in a comfortable couch outside the Casino Auction and stay on-topic until the part where they just talk about Scooby Doo.

06 - July 3 2013
Failing to record a Sunday podcast at Botcon, Vangelus spends far too long trying to make Youtube's streaming service work in order to do a Botcon postgame show.

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 258 and WTF @ Botcon 2013 Round Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors Robot Kingdom has dropped us a line about new preorders and arrivals at their site. Check out a summary of the hot items below, and read on to check out the entire newsletter.

Transformers Botcon 2013 - Rainmaker 3-pack.
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TFC Toys Uranos (aka suprion) - F-16 Falcon.
Pre-order. Available in mid July 2013.
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Unique Toys War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison.
Pre-order, available late June/early July 2013.
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Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 - Soundwave.
Exclusive Coin will be given out as a first come first serve basis.
The Coin design will be different from first run.
Pre-order, available in September 2013.
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Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-19 Smokescreen.
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1247 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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So you've seen the hand-painted prototypes and/or press/stock images of the San Diego Comic Con 2013 Transformers VS GI Joe Exclusives. How about seeing some images of final production samples, loose, along with their sticker sheets? Thanks to eBay seller viperskingdom you can! We've attached the images here. Shown are:

• Baroness & Ravage
• Blaster
• Hound VAMP
• Jetfire Sky Striker
• Snake Eyes
• Bludgeon

Read on to check out how the exclusives turned out!

Original Source: SDCC 2013 Transformers VS GI Joe Exclusives Loose Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More new Transformer toys showing up at US retail this afternoon. 2005 Board member Thunderstruck saw the first US sighting of the new Constructbots line in the form of the "moderate skill level" Triple Changer wave of Bumblebee and Blitzwing. These new buildable action figures that Transform are Hasbro's answer to the Lego Bionicle and Super Hero lines.

A lot more of these are in the pipe line, so make sure if you see them to let your fellow collectors know in our sightings forum. Click on the title bar to discuss this new finding and see the picture for proof.

Original Source: Transformers Constructbots Triple Changers at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Here's some Transformers 4 news to make you scratch your head. Michael Bay's official website has updated with a poll asking fans to vote on their "Favorite New Autobot". Choices to vote for include all of the following:

• Optimus Prime
• Bumblebee (1967 Camaro SS)
• Bumblebee (2014 Concept Camaro)
• Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse
• Corvette Stingray
• Hound (Medium Tactical Vehicle)
• Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe
• Chevy Sonic RS
• Pagani Huayra
• 2014 Argosy by Freightliner

We've known for some time that the top six choices were confirmed to be new characters. But this is the first time the Chevy Sonic, the Lamborghini, the Pagani Huayra or the Argosy have been mentioned as Autobots. Take this as a grain of salt. This could be a simple error or naming the poll incorrectly (perhaps they meant favorite new "Transformer") or this is could be a factual list. Time will tell. In the meantime, enjoy the poll. Head over to the link above to cast your vote.

Original Source: MichaelBay.com Updated: Favorite New Transformer Poll confirms New Autobots? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Comic-Con website has updated with their show schedule for Thursday July 18th. That day we will have two Transformer related panels full of reveals and info! Check out the descriptions of both below:

Hasbro: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters
Members of the Hasbro and Hasbro Studios team as well as special guests give fans a peek behind the curtain of the popular animated series currently airing on the Hub TV Network. Attendees will learn details about the upcoming epic conclusion of the award-winning series, including the Predacons Rising DVD launching in October and a TV movie event airing on the Hub.
Thursday July 18, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 25ABC

Hasbro: Transformers 30th Anniversary
One of pop culture's most prolific brands kicks off its 30th anniversary celebration at Comic-Con International! Join members of the Transformers brand and design team to celebrate the legacy of "Robots in Disguise" and get a "More Than Meets The Eye" first look at the Thrilling 30 line of special-edition action figures. Transformers team members will also host a Q&A for your burning Transformers questions!
Thursday July 18, 2013 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 25ABC

Original Source: San Diego Comic Con Beast Hunters and 30th Anniversary Panel Info and Times @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member bobbyjack has had a busy day of hunting for new Transformer toys, and he hit paydirt! Found today at a couple of his local Wal-Marts in West Virginia were the Fall of Cybertron Wreckers! This Generations deluxe wave 4 assortment consists of Roadbuster, Twin Twist, Whirl, Top Spin and our first ever official Impactor figure! All figures are reuses of the fall of Cybertron Combaticon figures and combine into Ruination.

Also discovered on shelves was Beast Hunters Megatron. The sole new figure in Beast Hunters Wave 4 is also known as "Sharkticon Megatron".

Check out the pics attached for proof and report your Transformer toy sightings in our Sightings forum!

Original Source: Generations Wreckers and Beast Hunters Sharkticon Megatron at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Did you enjoy this evening's new episdoe of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters? Well you're in luck, because TransformersTVshows has updated their youtube account with a preview for next weeks episode "Persuasion". You can check it out below!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast HUnters "Persuasion" Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon have updated their preorder listing for Transformers More than Meets the Eye Volume 5 with the cover art of the collected edition. The volume, which is expected to contain the entirety of the "Remain in Light" arc, uses the cover artwork of More than Meets the Eye issue 17, depicting the main characters in a fight for their lives against the massed forces of the Legislators. Check out the art at left.

Original Source: More than Meets the Eye Volume 5 Cover Art Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japan's Summer Wonderfestival 2013 approaches, and with it, the chance of some weird and wonderful one-day license items! A-Stone toys is making one such one-day licensed item, a "Jumbo TF Fortress Maximus", basically a super-deformed (large head) and full transformable version of Generation 1 Fortress Maximus. Images shared so far demonstrate that the oversized noggin is fully removable to allow the body to transform into a compact version of the super-dreadnought starship Maximus. He comes with his "Master Shot" rifle and "Master Sword". A further image also suggests that there are Grand Maximus and Brave Maximus versions planned.

For those unfamiliar and thinking "so isn't this a third party item?", Summer Wonderfestival is treated as a special event in Japan, with garage kit makers usually afforded a one day special license from the owners of various franchises to make models or kits from the licensed franchises, on the proviso they are only sold at Wonderfestival. This has led to some very cool and sought after items, such as the Jizai Toys releases.

Check out A-Stone Toys on Facebook for more news on this project.

Original Source: A-Stone Toys Jumbo Fortress Maximus Summer Wonderfestival 2013 Edition @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is an unusual sighting from Finland! It seems there is a Transformers fan hard at work sneaking some covert references to our favorite Robots in Disguise onto the Helsinki tram system. Tramlines in the Kamppi and Kluuvi districts have been observed sporting the faction symbols. They are professionally engraved so unlikely to have been anything applied on the street - which according to Helsinki City Transport rail unit director Pekka Sirviö suggests they either came that way from the manufacturer or else the symbols were added at the rail repair shop.

Like any good prank, the identity of the one who added the brands and the reasoning for it is a mystery.

This report comes to you via Yle Uutiset.

Original Source: The Transformers Invade Helsinki - Autobot and Decepticon Symbols Found on Tramlines @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is pleased to reveal the first images of the TFcon 2013 exclusive ROSWELL figure. Limited to only 500 pieces it is produced by iGear Toys. Check out the Roswell image gallery here. You can reserve your figure and register for TFcon 2013 via the online registration page.

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. You can pre-register online for TFcon 2013 via this link for the exclusives VAN GUARDIAN and ROSWELL.

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 actors Jack Angel the voice of Astrotrain, Breakdown, Cyclonus, Omega Supreme, Ramjet, Smokescreen and Ultra Magnus in the Generation 1 cartoon plus Dick Gautier the voice of Rodimus Prime, in addition to Venus Terzo the voice of Blackarachnia in Beast Wars and Beast Machines, and Transformers comic book writer James Roberts, Transformers comic book artists Livio Ramondelli, Casey Coller, Alex Milne and Josh Perez along with special appearances by Peaugh and Vangelus with more to be announced. The TFcon 2013 hotel block is still available.

Original Source: TFcon 2013 exclusive Roswell first images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a new auction from lena81822 we have new images of a loose Transformers Generations Deluxe Megatron production sample! While this isn't the 1st incarnation of Megatron as a stealth bomber, It's the 1st figure based off IDW's stealth bomber Megatron design!

At most, we are a few months away from seeing this figure on retail shelves. Itching to see how it turned out? Read on to check out the new images!

NOTE: The alt mode isn't fully transformed.

Original Source: Transformers Generations Deluxe Megatron Loose Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Once again via eBay seller lena81822 we have a look at a new Generations Deluxe Class toy. This time it is the turn of Thundercracker who is a part of Generations Deluxe Wave 6 (IDW comic pack-in series Wave 2). He uses the Fall of Cybertron Starscream mold and rounds out the Seeker trio from this mold - though Hasbro will release their own Skywarp in Wave 8 for those who have not imported Takara-Tomy's one.

Check out the original auction here.

Original Source: Generations Deluxe Thundercracker In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Today marks the 66th Anniversary of the Roswell UFO Incident; as such we are pleased to share with you video reviews of the TFcon 2013 exclusives Roswell and Van Guardian. You can order these figures through the TFcon 2013 registration page.





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 actors Jack Angel the voice of Astrotrain, Breakdown, Cyclonus, Omega Supreme, Ramjet, Smokescreen and Ultra Magnus in the Generation 1 cartoon plus Dick Gautier the voice of Rodimus Prime, in addition to Venus Terzo the voice of Blackarachnia in Beast Wars and Beast Machines, and Transformers comic book writer James Roberts, Transformers comic book artists Livio Ramondelli, Casey Coller, Alex Milne and Josh Perez along with special appearances by Peaugh and Vangelus with more to be announced. The TFcon 2013 hotel block is still available.

Original Source: TFcon 2013 exclusive Roswell and Van Guardian video reviews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This is a bit of news to chalk up in the rumor column - it could be something or nothing might come of it, so we invite you to adopt the appropriate scepticism.

Over the past weekend the voice of Generation 1 Grimlock, Gregg Berger, was in attendance at the Florida Supercon. During his panel, 2005 Boards member Citricon asked Mr Berger the question of "If Michael Bay or Paramount or Universal came to you, and asked you to voice Grimlock in the upcoming movie, would you do it or no?"

After a brief pause - and cracking a joke about how Grimlock would have made the previous movies a lot shorter - Gregg responded with "I will bring justice to the character, you'll see"

This could be something or nothing - however, a rusty cab-over-engine truck spotted on the set of Transformers 4 has been rumored to be a Dinobot, and a rumored character list included Grimlock as a potential Transformers 4 cast addition. Signs certainly point to the possibility of their being a Grimlock in the next movie for Gregg to voice - and it is not unheard of for the live action movies to cast the original cartoon's voice talent to voice their live-action movie counterpart.

Original Source: Rumor - Gregg Berger to Voice Rumored Dinobot in Transformers 4? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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New images have been posted on Amazon of TG-21 Springer and TG-22 Blitzwing - Takara-Tomy's release of these toys for the Japanese market. Springer features a more muted color scheme compared to his Hasbro release, more in line with his animation model appearance. Blitzwing meanwhile goes with shiny purple paint on his bodywork, and a shiny gold helmet. Check out all the high-res images at Amazon Japan via the links above.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Generations Blitzwing and Springer New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via our sponsors TFSource we can bring you new Takara-Tomy publicity images of the Transformers Generations Japan TG26 Gold Bumblebee and TG27 Hoist and Trailcutter set. Gold Bumblebee presently looks a bit more yellow than the shiny gold we were expecting, but the coloration is all there right down to the blue head for a possible "Goldbug" from Takara-Tomy. Some shiny elements are identifiable, but given the watermarks these could still be "in-progress" images. There are also new images of the Hoist and Trailcutter set - both mold variants in one two pack - and Hoist notably looks a little more muted in these images than in Hasbro's own publicity images.

Original Source: Generations Japan Gold Bumblebee and Hoist & Trailcutter Two Pack New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Apple's iTunes Books has updated with a mini-preview of Transformers Regeneration One #93. In this issue, it is a battle royale for Cybertron and the very fate of the galaxy as opposing factions including Bludgeon, Galvatron, Starscream, Shockwave and Soundwave clash - with the Autobots caught in the middle. And to top it all off - Guido Guidi takes the helm on the art! Check out this brief preview and be sure to pick up the full issue when it hits your local comic shop!

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration One Issue 93 iBooks Preview - Guido Guidi on Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new listing has gone up at Amazon.com for the next volume of Transformers Rescue Bots on DVD. Volume 3 is titled Griffin Rock Rescues and is slated for a release on 22 October 2013. No cover art or listing of episodes on the disk is given yet, so watch this space for more information!

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots DVD Volume 3 Griffin Rock Rescues @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An extended preview for Transformers Prime Season 3 episode 11 Persuasion has begun to air on Hub Network. The action and intensity builds as we draw closer to the series finale, with tension, drama and explosions all getting turned up to 11! Check out the extended TV spot below - and be sure to tune in to Hub Network this Friday at 7:30 pm ET to catch this all new episode.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters "Persuasion" Extended Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Botcon Twitter account has released artwork of a fourth new Seeker deco, which was featured in the Transformers Timelines Machine Wars Termination comic with this year's convention boxed set. This background character, named "Red Wing" is significant for two reasons, one of them being that Brian Savage hinted at the TFCC Roundtable that more Seekers using the Classics Seeker mold are not off the table. The other reason is that this artwork uses the same basic linework as Sunstorm, Bitstream and Hotlink - so this coloration could have been considered as a possible deco for one of the Rainmakers at one point, possibly as a backup in case the Bitstream deco came out too close to Thundercracker.

In any event, all that Botcon is saying about this is it is the artwork for the fourth Seeker featured in this year's convention comic. Whether or not it actually gets a toy, only time will tell.

Original Source: Another Potential Transformers Collectors Club / Botcon Seeker Red Wing @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received our weekly update from our sponsors at TFSource! Check out the highlights of this week's Sourcenews below:

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have many new instock and restocked items like MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe, Botcon 2013 exclusives, ToyWorld's Aurora and Hardbone, KFC's Boxbomber set, Transformers Generations Japan - TG20 Fall of Cybertron - Senator Ratbat and Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W02 War Rhino! 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: Titan Class Metroplex!
2. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe Now Instock!
3. Fansproject Restock!
4. TFsource Restock!
5. iGear Mini Warriors - Cogz, Duneraker, Veer & Bushwacker instock
6. Botcon 2013 Figures Now Instock!
7. Now instock - Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - regular release!
8. Transformers Generations Update! Senator Ratbat now instock!
9. Now instock: Super-GTR 2 - Saber and GTR-01 Optimus Prime!
10. 3rd Party Customs Update!
11. Now up for preorder - Make Toys Paladin/Chaos!
12. The TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale Continues!
13. Mastermind Creations Update
14. TFC Toys Uranos Update!
15. Now Instock - Unique Toys - UT-W02 War Rhino!
16. Source Blog Updates!
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource
18. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 8 July 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.