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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW's October 2013 Comics Solicitations have been posted over at Bleeding Cool News. The big non-Transformers news is for fans of Samurai Jack, IDW is bringing him back in an all-new series! On the Transformers front, we have lots of good stuff including Beast Hunters #6 which is the long-teased issue that ties up with the TV series (and has a potential spoiler for the finale), Robots in Disguise #22 which sees the origin of Decepticon communications officer Soundwave, More than Meets the Eye #22 which sees some more focus on Autobot Skids, and in Regeneration One #95, one shall rise! Read on for the full solicits, and be back in November when IDW's big Transformers event, Dark Cybertron kicks off!

Original Source: IDW Publications October 2013 Solicitations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Concept artist Emiliano Santalucia has shared some new images of concept artwork that he did for Hasbro, this time as a part of the process for bringing about a new Transformers toy. Working alongside former Hasbro employee Joe Kyde, Emiliano helped to develop the concept of Generations Rhinox, from the 30th Anniversary Series. In his blog post Emiliano mentions that the concept was fairly straightforward so there were not a lot of design changes, other than the kind of rhinoceros for the final alternate mode.

Check out the design concepts of the toy that made all the Beast Wars fans swoon at Botcon by clicking here to visit the Santalux blog!

Original Source: Generations 30th Anniversary Rhinox Concept Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy's Hisashi Yuki has shared some images of another upcoming Takara-Tomy release on Twitter. This time out he is sharing some images of the next addition to the Predacon cause in the Transformers Go! line, Bakudora. Bakudora is a sharp looking metallic blue, red winged redeco of Ripclaw from the Beast Hunters line. These images show Bakudora in packaging, loose in beast mode, and in robot mode with Gaidora. Check them out attached to this post.

Original Source: Transformers Go! Bakudora New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of the Weibo account of Jeffry Zhong, who is associated with TFC Toys, we have a look at another TFC Toys prototype and possible project. The image is not completely clear, but what is on show is a police car or emergency vehicle with twin cannons in vehicle mode, and a robot mode where the vehicle hood forms the chest and the legs are formed from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle mode choice, armament and general arrangement of the robot mode seems to recall the design of Generation 1 Streetwise - so could this be a first look at a possible unofficial take on the Protectobots and Defensor? Watch this space for more information.

Original Source: TFC Toys possible not-Streetwise - Defensor Project? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys via their Weibo has revealed the next two releases in their Ares not-Predaking project. The next two to come out are Conabus, an unofficial version of Headstrong, and Phlogeus, an unlicensed take on Rampage. The two characters keep up the trend of naming TFC's gestalt members for mythological concepts, this time naming the two gestalt members for two of the Greek god Ares' immortal steeds from Quintus Smyrnaeus' fourth century AD epic, the Fall of Troy (which makes you wonder if the last two members will be named Aithon and Phobos for the other two steeds).

Check out the images attached to this post.

Original Source: TFC Toys Conabus not-Headstrong and Phlogeus not-Rampage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Arriving now at US Target stores is the first assortment of Elite Class Transformers Constructabots. The Elite Class are priced at $14.99 and feature more parts than the Scout class toys. Wave 1 of the Elites was spotted in a Tampa Bay Target, and features Soundwave and Wheeljack. If you are on the hunt, you might be interested to know that Target's DCPI is 087-06-1949 - big thanks to 2005 Boards member Jazz1992 for the tip!

Original Source: Constructabots Elite Class Wave 1 Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their website announcing the release of a new Transformers Go! promotional DVD. The next DVD will be given away in participating Japanese stores while stocks last from the middle of July onwards presumably to coincide with the release of the next assortment of Transformers Go! toys.

Original Source: Transformers Go! Promo DVD for July 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have updated their Facebook with news on the ACG-Con exclusive version of Generations Metroplex. AGC-Con's Metroplex as leaked months back resembles the San Diego Comic Con version right down to the chrome thighs, box style and inclusion of 12 decoy figures based on the current Generations line - except while the San Diego version goes with the traditional decoy colors of red and purple, the AGC-Con version uses gold and silver colors for its decoys. It's a small change - but does the extra shininess win the day over nostalgia for you?

Original Source: ACG-Con Exclusive Generations Metroplex Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In another third party update, X-Transbots have revealed their own version of Huffer - complete with a Pipes version to boot. The duo are named Krank and Stax and are the bring made through the X-Transbots X-Moldings program. They are part of the MasterMini series and are again about to scale with the Masterpiece series Transformers - the not-Huffer, Krank, is even demonstrated towing MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime's trailer.

Check out the images via Facebook.

Original Source: X-Transbots MasterMini series Krank Not-Huffer and Stax Not Pipes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors TFSource have listed the latest - and last - products from third party group Impossible Toys. Before they close their doors for the last time, Impossible Toys is releasing one final series of products, based on the Generation 1 Bumblebee design and its many iterations across the years. They can be checked out on TFSource at the link below:

TFSource Impossible Toys MC Car Series

Original Source: Impossible Toys MC Cars Series Swarm of Not-Bumblebees @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next lot of Target Exclusive Predacons Rising series releases to appear on US store shelves are the Cyberverse Two-Packs! Sighted at the Target in Pleasant Hill, CA, the first two two-packs to be released are the Legion Class G1-deco Smokescreen VS Cindersaur, and the Commander Class Thunderclash-inspired Optimus Prime VS Predaking. No sign of the other two-packs - at this point it looks like them and other figures shown in differing pricepoints will be released in a second assortment later this year.

Original Source: Predacons Rising Cyberverse Released in the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have updated their website with the full program for Auto Assembly 2013! Auto Assembly 2013 has packed in a lot of great material across its three days including the Friday and Saturday nights which are only available to those attending the full convention. Some of the highlights include:

• An exclusive reading from Bumblebee And Me by Dan Gilvezan (Friday Night)
• An IDW Panel featuring Andrew Griffith, Alex Milne James Roberts and Nick Roche (Saturday)
• A Regeneration One Panel featuring John-Paul Bove, Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman (Saturday)
• The 2013 Script Reading featuring Steve Blum, Dan Gilvezan and Neil Kaplan (Saturday Night)
• Q&A Panels with the voice actor guests (Neil Kaplan on Saturday, Dan Gilvezan and Steve Blum on Sunday)
• Q&A Panel featuring Jim Sorenson (Sunday)
• Kitbash, Art and Colourist Workshops

Check out the full program on the Auto Assembly 2013 website!

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2013 Convention Programme Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A brief preview clip aired following yesterday's all-new episode of Transformers Prime for next week's new episode, Synthesis. In the penultimate episode of Transformers Prime, the stakes have never been higher! Check out the preview clip below and tune in to Hub Network at 7:30 ET next Friday to check out the episode!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Episode 12 Synthesis Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The big Beast Fire Predaking figure has finally made its way to the US. 2005 boards member deltagod spotted the Predacon leader at his local Target(in California). This hasn't hit saturation just yet as not all stores have completed their scheduled reset and/or have gotten this in stock. However it shouldn't be too long before this figure makes its way across the states.

To make it easier, the DPCI number is:

087-06-1976

Happy hunting!

Original Source: Beast Fire Predaking Sighted In The US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Sega has posted a teaser trailer for their Transformers Human Alliance arcade game. The trailer shows the game is set in the Movie universe and features familiar faces like Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Shockwave. Check out the short trailer below:

Original Source: Transformers Human Alliance Game Teaser @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The big Beast Fire Predaking figure has finally made its way to the US. 2005 boards member deltagod spotted the Predacon leader at his local Target(in California). This hasn't hit saturation just yet as not all stores have completed their scheduled reset and/or have gotten this in stock. However it shouldn't be too long before this figure makes its way across the states.

To make it easier, the DPCI number is:

087-06-1976

Happy hunting!

Original Source: Predacons Rising Beast Fire Predaking Sighted In The US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is pleased to welcome UK-based artist John-Paul Bove to the convention this year. Bove is best known to Transformers fans for his work colouring the Regeneration One book for IDW. He will be available throughout the weekend, digitally colouring your black and white sketches and signing your comics.

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.

Don't have a passport yet? Check out these tips on how to get one fast.

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, Gobots voice actor Marilyn Lightstone the voices of Crasher and Path Finder, 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: Transformers Comic Book Artist John-Paul Bove to attend TFcon 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Director Michael Bay dropped by his website to leave behind a message stating that popular Chinese artist (singer, dancer, actor and model) Han Geng has joined the cast of Transformers 4.

"He's one of Asia's top stars in the worlds of music, television and movies and has become one of the most influential entertainers in China.

Now he’ll also be known for Transformers 4. Welcome Han Geng to the cast of Transformers 4.

- Michael"

Here's a little bit of info about Han Geng, for TF fans who would like to know more about the new actor:


Check out Han Geng performing one of his famous songs; Hero, after the jump.

Original Source: Han Geng Joins Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The Predacons Rising Target Exclusives have been dropping state side all week, and 2005 Boards member alkamist found the Abominus gift set in his local California target today too. The DPCI is 087-06-2431 and it was priced at $24.99. Happy hunting!

Original Source: Predacons Rising Abominus Set Found at Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro's official Transformers Facebook page has dropped a bombshell of a spoiler for the Transformers Prime season finale, Deadlock, airing on 26 July. In the season finale episode, they have revealed that the mute Autobot Bumblebee will finally speak. Will it be a fond farewell to friends or something suitably epic for the finale? You'll have to tune in on 26 July to find out - unless you are attending the San Diego Comic Con, where you'll get a preview of the moment this Thursday at 18 July at 11am PT!

Here is the original posting from the Transformers Facebook page:

Hasbro just announced that, for the first time ever in Transformers Prime, Bumblebee will speak in the episode airing July 26th! Fans at San Diego Comic-Con will get a sneak peek at Bumblebee's voice during the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters panel this Thursday at 11 am PT!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Bumblebee to Speak in the Transformers Prime Finale @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have listed preorders for the next two Platinum Series releases. These two are shared exclusives, with Big Bad Toy Store being one of the few places you can get them from! Check out the preorders for these cool new limited edition releases with premium paintjobs by opening the links below:

Platinum Series Grimlock VS Bruticus
Platinum Series Transformers Prime Ultra Magnus

Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Sponsor Update - Platinum Series Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our sponsors at TFSource. Check out this week's sourcenews below:

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have new preorders like Impossible Toys MC Series, SXS-R01 - Continuously Variable, and Transformers Generations 2013 Titan Class - Metroplex. We also have limited stock of MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe, and various Botcon 2013 exclusives, along with a restock of ToyWorld's Aurora and Hardbone. 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. 3rd Party Customs Update!
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 up for preorder - Make Toys Paladin/Chaos!
10. Mastermind Creations Update
11. TFC Toys Uranos Update!
12. Now Instock - Unique Toys - UT-W02 War Rhino!
13. Source Blog Updates!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 15 July 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Arkvander of Charticon dropped by our 2005 Boards to announce that two more guests will be attending Charticon 2013. Artists Brian Shearer (Transformers, G.I. Joe, Doctor Who and co-creator of GravyBoy) and John Wycough (inker on Last Stand of the Wreckers, Robots in Disguise and More Than Meets the Eye to name but three) will be attending this August in Charlotte NC.

Charticon 2013 will be taking place over the weekend of 9-11 August 2013 at the Crowne Plaza in Charlotte NC. Find out more and pre-register for this year's convention at the Charticon homepage!

Original Source: Brian Shearer and John Wycough to Attend Charticon 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Official Press Release from Hasbro regarding their presence at the San Diego Comic Con International 2013. Big SPOILER from Transformers: Prime is included with the Press Release though.

This is what they have to say about their most iconic brand; Transformers:

"Comic-Con attendees can be among the first to ‘Unleash the Ultimate Transformers' as they get an early look at the revolutionary new CONSTRUCT-BOTS line of customizable TRANSFORMERS action figures in the Hasbro booth. Comic-Con also kicks off the TRANSFORMERS brand's 30th Anniversary celebration and fans won't want to miss all of the brand's activity on ‘TRANSFORMERS Day,' Thursday, July 18. Events include the TRANSFORMERS 30th Anniversary panel at 12:00p.m. where fans can get a first look at some of the THRILLING 30 line of special edition action figures including the reveal of the winning figure of the first ever TRANSFORMERS Fan Built Bot Poll.

Thursday at Comic-Con will also mark a historic day for the TRANSFORMERS brand and one of its most iconic characters. For the first time ever on TRANSFORMERS PRIME, the beloved AUTOBOT, BUMBLEBEE, will speak! Fans who want to be among the first to hear his voice will have the opportunity at the TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS panel, presented by Hasbro Studios and the Hub Network, at 11:00a.m. in Room 25ABC where an exclusive sneak peek clip will be screened. The special, full-length episode featuring BUMBLEBEE's first words will air on the Hub Network Friday, July 26 at 7:30p.m. ET and feature an epic, game-changing moment that only the TRANSFORMERS brand can deliver. The Hasbro team will also provide a sneak peek of PREDACONS RISING the movie epilogue to TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS that will air on the Hub Network and be available on DVD later this year.

Fans will also want to line up at the Hasbro booth at 1:30p.m. on Thursday to receive a special edition TRANSFORMERS: THE RIDE-3D poster, presented by Universal Studios celebrating the recent thrill ride openings at their Hollywood and Orlando parks while supplies last."

You can read the full Press Release and learn more, after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro Press Release - San Diego Comic-Con International 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Today is your last opportunity to preregister for TFcon 2013 and preorder the TFcon 2013 exclusives ROSWELL and VAN GUARDIAN limited to 500 pieces each and register for the customizing class. Online registration closes today Monday, July 15th at 11:55pm.

Don't have a passport yet? Check out these tips on how to get one fast.

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, Gobots voice actor Marilyn Lightstone the voices of Crasher and Path Finder, Transformers comic book artists Livio Ramondelli, Casey Coller, Alex Milne, John-Paul Bove 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: Last chance for TFcon 2013 Advance Registration @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.