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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Every Wednesday, our very own D-Drive is kind enough to share with us the following weeks Diamon Comic shipping list. This week's no exception! On tap for next Wednesday, August 28th is the following:

TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS #4 (also shipping 1-in-25 and sub variants)

(W) Mairghread Scott, Mike Johnson (A) Agustin Padilla (CA) Ken Christiansen
PRIMEVAL PREDATORS! The DINOBOTS have stumbled upon some of SHOCKWAVE'S old experiments... now they are running rampant across the Cybertronian underground. It's up to GRIMLOCK and SWOOP to subdue the enemy! But with pressure mounting and his foes wreaking havoc, can GRIMLOCK keep his own rage in check?

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #94 (also shipping 1-in-10 variant)

(W) Simon Furman (A) Guido Guidi (CA) Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi
CYBERTRON UNDER SIEGE! As BLUDGEON's Blitz Engines wreak havoc, the AUTOBOTS struggle to muster a response to a threat that feels all too close to home! But their "greatest warrior," ULTRA MAGNUS, has problems of his own... in the shape of a fighting mad GALVATRON. It's the clash of titans you've (almost) never seen before!
2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Andrew Wildman and 1 by Guido Guidi.

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS TP VOL 05

(W) Bob Budiansky, Simon Furman (A) Jose Delbo & Various (CA) Guido Guidi
Bob Budiansky & Simon Furman (w) o Jose Delbo, Jim Fern, Geoff Senior (a) o Guido Guidi (c)
The historic comic book roots of THE TRANSFORMERS are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Rejoin The AUTOBOTS and The DECEPTICONS as their war stretches across the cosmos. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo.

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE #20 (also shipping 1-in-10 variant)

(W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
NOWHERE TO RUN! The end is nigh for the surviving members of the Lost Light crew, as enemies old and new move in for the kill. But on the fringes of known space, an ancient visionary is about to eliminate the Cybertronian race with a wave of his hand.
Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Alex Milne and 1 by Sean Chen.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for August 28th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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By now it's common for us to learn names of upcoming Transformers related products thanks to the United States Patent And Trademark Office. TFW2005 is about to reveal another…

A week ago; on August 15th, Hasbro has applied for a new Trademark titled ALLSPARK PICTURES.

This trademark is for a production studio. According to file number 86038814, it is categorized under "Entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of television shows, movies and game shows".

The question of the hour is, what will this Production Studio produce? It's up to you to speculate. Hopefully, we'll hear more info soon.

Stick with TFW2005 as we bring you the latest news... first!

Original Source: Title For A New Hasbro Entertainment Production Studio Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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DeNA dropped us a line and let us know that the next installment in their mobile card battle game is going live today - Thin Blue Line. Some pretty sweet promotional art shows Breakdown and Prowl. Check the full details below, pics after the break, and hit up your device's app store for Transformers Legends.

This week on TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS...

In back alleys and dangerous neighborhoods, a new Decepticon threat has emerged. The Stunticons, difficult for even Megatron to control, are committing crimes and creating chaos. These petty bots are just beginning their reign of terror, and must be stopped!

Join with Prowl, Autobot Tracks, and Red Alert to restore order to the city streets. Will you show the Stunticons that crime doesn't pay or will the forces of chaos win the day?

Find out in this week's episode: The Thin Blue Line!

Original Source: Transformers Legends - Thin Blue Line - Live @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Alfes2010 tweeted out a ton of new images for the Kabaya Scramble kits hitting shelves in Japan. The limbs are from the Gaia Scramble series, the bodies from Kabaya Transformers Wave 7. All of them can mix up to form the Gestalt modes we know or a mash up. Check out the pics after the break.

Original Source: Kabaya Transformers Gaia Scramble Kits - New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Massive Black, who did concept work for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen and Transformers Dark of the Moon, have published a new volume collecting their concept work. The volume shows many heretofore unseen bits of work from both of the Transformers live action sequels as well as other projects that Massive Black has worked on, such as Infamous and G.I. Joe. A preview of the contents of the book is available on the website of the publisher, Ballistic Publishing.

Like what you see? Buy Massive Black Volume 2 at Amazon to support more volumes collecting concept work like this in future.

Original Source: The Art of Massive Black Volume 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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New images posted on the ACToys BBS reveal a new third party Fall of Cybertron Onslaught figure. This toy, based more strongly on the concept artworks, is a similar size to the Voyager Class Grimlock and also includes additional combiner parts for the other Combaticons. As yet we have no information on who is making this unlicensed version of Onslaught - for now, check out the images to see what a "four Deluxes and Voyager core" style Bruticus might look like.

Original Source: Third Party Unofficial Fall of Cybertron Onslaught @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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IDW sent out a press release hyping their upcoming Transformers comics crossover event - Dark Cybertron.

The twelve-part series starts in Transformers: Dark Cybertron #1, then alternates between the monthly TRANSFORMERS titles Robots In Disguise and More Than Meets The Eye, concluding in a finale issue in March. This is the first time that both Transformers series have crossed over.

Check out the full press release and promo image after the break!

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Cybertron Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Folks over on HK-TF have got their hands on in-package shots of Henkei Jetfire. The box features similar Henkei style artwork to previous exclusive releases. We also get an out of package shot of final production colors. Check out the images after the break!

Original Source: In Package Pics of Henkei Jetfire @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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...In the USA, at least! TFW2005 user Moroni Prime has stopped by to let us know that the third season (and final) of Transformers: Prime, aka Beast Hunters, is now available for Netflix streaming. If you have a Netflix account, either search for Transformers: Prime on your device of choice, or click here to check it out in-browser.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime- Beast Hunters Now Available on Netflix @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collector's Club have revealed another new addition to their Subscription Service. Joining the previously announced Chromedome, Treadshot and Fisitron for the Subscription Service Series Two is Barricade! This bad cop is based on the Transformers Universe aligned continuity design and is a straight up redeco of the Beast Hunters Prowl mold. One thing to bear in mind is that these images are mockups and may change in the final release version.

Check out the images and learn more about the Subscription Service by visiting the Transformers Collector's Club homepage.

Original Source: Transformers Subscription Service Series Two Barricade @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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One of the first "big guys" of the G1 days, Omega Supreme has seen a few different (and not always official) incarnations. First seen during the 80's "G1" run of Transformers, the character was sparsely used until the Takara PVC and Hasbro Heroes of Cybertron line. He would pop up again during Energon before hiding away again for awhile. A surprising reissue and an appearance of Omega in the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game have kept the character in the spotlight (not to mention a highly sought after 3rd party figure based on the character).

• All Omega Supreme Figures
• G1 Omega Supreme Figures
• Action Master Omega Spreem Figures
• Energon Omega Supreme Figures
• Energon Omega Sentinel Figures
• Encore Reissue G1 Omega Supreme Figures
• Encore Reissue G1 Guardian Omega Supreme Figures
• PVC Omega Supreme Figures
• Diamond Select Omega Supreme Statue

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Omega Supreme @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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New scans from the September 2013 edition of Figure King magazine have been posted online via a Japanese image board. The September releases from Takara-Tomy are featured front and center with the gigantic Titan Class Metroplex getting a lot of attention - he's stomping into Japanese retail next month, in all his guns akimbo chrome faced glory. The other Generations release due next month, the Legends class two-pack of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee (and their Targetmasters) are also featured, alongside other new Generations releases due later in 2013 including the Megatron and Starscream Legends pack, and the Japanese release of Voyager Class Sandstorm.

The new toy goodness does not stop there, with space also being given to the coverage of the September Transformers Go! releases Judora (gold and purple Beast Hunters Skystalker for the Japanese market), Sensuimaru, Masterpiece Prowl (who can fit inside the compartments of Titan Metroplex!) and Transformers GT Maximus. The Transformers coverage in Figure King's September 2013 edition is rounded out with a look at the new Kabaya Transformers Gum and Gaia Scramble sets.

Original Source: Figure King September 2013 Scans Featuring Japanese Metroplex @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Acidfree Gallery via Slashfilm have revealed their next Transformers themed print. The next print, by Tom Whalen, takes its inspiration from the classic 1986 animated Transformers the Movie. There will be two versions available - the regular version (shown at left) will be a three day timed exclusive - they will be made to order based on how many orders are received during this period. There will also be a limited edition, limited to just 86 prints.

Check out the original report on Slashfilm!

Original Source: Acidfree Transformers The Movie Print @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The Planet Iacon Facebook Page has reposted an image from Japanese site 2Chan of the upcoming FJ Optimus Prime figure. It appears to have removable car parts so we aren't sure if this figure can transform without removing any parts, although the demonstration video from Tokyo Toy Show 2013 did show it transforming automatically. Read on to check out the latest image.

EDIT: by way of Ricochet, we have more information from an anonymous poster at 2chan:

Toyota FJ Cruiser x Transformers special collaboration model: FJ Optimus Prime
1 robot frame with 2 sets of body parts(orange and white)
retail price: 4,200yen
street date: Sep.28

Original Source: FJ Optimus Prime Figure Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Rumored to be appearing in Transformers 4 earlier this year, SuperHeroHype is reporting that they have received word that when production starts shooting in Chicago today it may indeed involve the Dinobots. The filming is expected to take place at McCormick Square. Do you think the Dinobots would translate well on the big screen? Click on the discussion link and let us know.

Original Source: Dinobots Scene May Be Filmed for Transformers 4 Today @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay's Official Website has revealed an official image from the Transformers 4 set.

The image features Director Michael Bay, actors Jack Reynor and Mark Wahlberg, 2nd Assistant B-Camera Casey "Walrus" Howard, 1st Assistant A-Camera John Kairis, B-camera Operator Lukasz Bielan and last but certainly not the least; Director of Photography Amir Mokri leaning against what looks as though some sort of a Cybertronian Artifact.

Check out the image, after the jump.

Original Source: New Official Still From The Transformers 4 Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1254 @ 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 restocked some hot Transformers items and placed others on clearance. There's not a bad product among this list which includes reissues, the limited edition Prime Dark Guard Optimus Prime, Animated Activators Super Collection Packs from Japan and Masterpieces. Check out the full listing of these items below:

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Transformers Prime Dark Guard Optimus Prime Exclusive
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Japanese Transformers Animated - TF Super Collection Volume 01 Set of 4
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Original Source: Sponsor Update - Big Bad Toy Store Transformers Restock and Clearance @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Youtube page has updated with a promotional clip of the Transformers Prime feature-length episode Predacons Rising. This clip was originally shown at San Diego Comic Con 2013, it is presented here in higher definition showing a nice clear look at a duo of new characters featured in the clip.

This straight-to-home formats feature will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on 8 October 2013 and is also expected to be shown on the Hub Network at an undefined point in the future.

Check out the promo clip below:

Original Source: Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Promo Preview Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Chicago Tribune has posted some pics of Transformers 4 filming over at Chicago. It seems as though even the city of Chicago is a stand-in for China just as Detroit was.

During the early days of Transformers 4 filming, there were some rumors of Dinobots maybe appearing in Hong Kong. With the latest rumor of Dinobots scene may be filmed for Transformers 4 at Chicago today, there's now more fuel for this fire.

The images also reveal the new Camera Crane which actor Mark Wahlberg spoke about recently.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Filming - Chicago Made To Look Like China @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Bulkhead @ TFW2005.com

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Exciting news for fans of Transformers Animated and the Unicron Trilogy! Shout Factory has announced that they have entered into a new partnership with Hasbro Studios to distribute certain Hasbro series. Included in the press release is Transformers Animated, and Armada, Energon and Cybertron. No word on if this means the Third Season of Animated will finally see a home video release, but hope springs eternal.

The full press release appears after the break!

Original Source: Shout Factory To Release Transformers Animated and Unicron Trilogy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of this post on Reddit, we have a potential motherlode of Transformers 4 casting news for you! What you can find at Reddit is a Transformers 4 casting sheet distributed to extras which gives lots of character names - including confirmation that yes, Dinobots of some description are in Transformers 4! The casting sheet details over a dozen stunt experts being assigned to "Dinobot stunts" which, assuming this casting sheet is genuine and not a hoax, confirms Dinobots for Transformers 4 and also seemingly confirms they will be involved in some kind of major set piece.

That is not all that this sheet reveals though - there are lots of character names listed, including a group of robots! The robots are listed under Pic Cars and include:

New Optimus, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound, Lambo, Pagani, Cyclonus

Two new names jump right out at us there - Crosshairs and Cyclonus are new to us. Crosshairs might be a new name for Slingshot who was previously rumored here. Cyclonus is completely new to us, but if his inclusion follows the original character's associations, then it might support the rumors of Galvatron appearing in Transformers 4 (although as the Movie series does its own thing, this is entirely conjecture on our part).

Note that this listing also seems to confirm Drift, who was rumored to be the Bugatti at the same time as Slingshot was given as the name of the Corvette Stingray. Of interest also is that of the four named Autobots, three of them were seen in these on set videos driving through the streets of Detroit - material which again suggests that Drift and Crosshairs are the Bugatti and the Corvette respectively.


The casting sheet also details the names of several of the human actors:

Mark Wahlberg as Cade
Stanley Tucci as Joshua
Kelsey Grammer as (Harold) Attinger, previously confirmed
Nicola Peltz as Tessa
Jack Reynor as Shane
Sophia Myles as Darcy
Li Bingbing as Su Yueming
Titus Welliver as Savoy
TJ Miller as Lucas
James Bachman as Gill Wembley
Melanie Specht, Abigail Klein and Victoria Summer are all listed as playing executive assistants to Joshua
Lastly, Ty Smith is listed as playing "SOG Agent #3", which leads one to question just what is SOG?


The final item in this exceedingly long news post is that there are several set and scene descriptions. Spoilers ahead, these detail some potential plot points.

There are many references to KSI, which is described as a campus. Several scenes are set to take place there involving Attinger, Joshua (Stanley Tucci's character) and Cade, Mark Wahlberg's character. The sequence of scenes appears to go that Cade is questioned by Attinger before being rescued by Bumblebee, Cade is also threatened and ridiculed by Joshua (something called Yeager Enterprises are also ridiculed). In what seems to be a separate scene bringing us back round to Dinobots, there is a scene listed where Darcy (Sophia Myles) challenges Joshua on a fossil find.

Other scenes involving KSI involve the Autobots conducting surveillance, and there is a reference to five Autobots which are presumably Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Hound, Crosshairs and Drift. Crosshairs is specifically called for to do a driveby of the KSI campus.

Lastly there are some stunts involving a Decepticon fighter, which have it crashing through a grating and back onto a street, and also doing the classic Hollywood stunt of flying down a tunnel with a fireball chasing it.


Many of the stunts above are listed as taking place today August 24 and tomorrow August 25, so let's hope for some set videos to back up some of this material soon.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Casting Sheet Reveals Crosshairs, Drift, Dinobots, Human Characters @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good news everyone! The latest wave of IDW comics inspired Transformers Generations Deluxes are appearing at US retail. This latest assortment, Generations 2.0 Deluxe Wave 6 or if you prefer IDW Comics Deluxe Assortment Wave 2, adds a Cybertronian Thundercracker and a Classics style Hoist into the mix. Thundercracker is a straight-up redeco of Fall of Cybertron Starscream for your Fall of Cybertron Seeker trio, while Hoist is a retooled and redecoed Trailcutter with a new head and a new weapon. The pair were found in Wal-Mart in Waynseboro Pennsylvania.

Happy hunting everyone!

Original Source: Generations Deluxe Hoist and Thundercracker Released in the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Sam Nickelson has shared this on-set picture from Chicago with the rest of us in the fandom. This latest set picture shows a wall of propaganda posters which tells us something about the tone of the next installment of the Transformers Movie series and how humanity are going to be viewing Cybertronians. Among the posters we can see:

• A city skyline with an American flag, on both black and white backgrounds. The text reads "Remember Chicago. Report Alien Activity"
• Posters of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in the style of the 2008 Barack Obama "Hope" campaign posters by Shepard Fairey. A large number of them say "Hate" but one Optimus Prime poster at left and four Bumblebee ones at right say "Hope"
• At least three different styles of poster depict other Transformers, potentially Decepticons given their more alien appearance. The text on these say "It's watching you"
• A fourth poster features a human eye, with text too indistinct to properly make out. We would imagine though that it will be a similar vein of "they are among us. Keep your eyes open and report suspicious activity"

The general atmosphere these posters are creating is one of fear and paranoia among the human populace - it seems that following Transformers Dark of the Moon, humanity is seeing all Transformers, good, evil and neutral, as a potential threat. It sounds as though Transformers 4 will be putting an almost X-Men type spin on the concept of "Robots in Disguise" - hiding from a populace that fears and hates them, that they are still honor-bound to protect and defend.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Chicago Set Picture of Propaganda Posters @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Weibo we have a look at another unlicensed third party Fall of Cybertron Transformer. This latest one to be unveiled is an unofficial Fall of Cybertron Metroplex, based on his in-game design from Fall of Cybertron. He is shown to transform into a battle station in these renders, a mobile battle-base mode is not demonstrated.

Check out the images attached to this story. Is an unofficial Metroplex needed in a world where Hasbro have already given us a Classics style Metroplex, especially when the price tag is likely to be in excess of that of an official Metroplex? Share your thoughts in the discussion thread on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Third Party Unofficial Fall of Cybertron Metroplex @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.