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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The Robots In Disguise Cryotek inspired voyager class Cryofire Predaking has been spotted by MegaHavok! This figure has started to trickle into Target stores but sightings aren't widespread yet. Keep an eye out and post your Transformers sightings here!

Original Source: Predacons Rising Cryofire Predaking Sighted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Linkin Park Soundwave is set to be released later this month after over a year of waiting, and to celebrate the band and their retail partner SURU are putting out a matching set of T-shirts and baseball hat. There will be 2 tees, one in gold and one in Decepticon purple, featuring Soundwave in tape mode with the LP icon as seen on the toy. The hat is a New Era 9 Fifty snapback featuring the tapedeck design embroidered in gold, decepticon symbol pattern on the panels, and a purple brim. Check out all the pics after the break, and head on over to SURU to order! (Note - you can also preorder the toy over at TFSource!)

Original Source: Linkin Park Soundwave T-Shirt and 9 Fifty Snapback @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Prime "Dawn of the Beast" DVD previously announced has been purchased at retail by TFW2005 board member citygrl903.

This DVD is a Target exclusive which features a movie edit version of the first four episodes of Transformers Prime Season 3: Beast Hunters, which make up the first arc of the new season.

Original Source: Transformers Prime "Dawn of the Beast" DVD Released at Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Please be advised the following are potential spoilers.

A piece of info has been dropped stating some Transformer characters may not be making a return to the big screen for the fourth live action film. "Nelson" of the Shoot For The Edit - Michael Bay forums has been known to drop hints before and seems to have stated Sideswipe and Dino won't be returning for Age of Extinction.

This is consistent of course with their cars not being seen on the set as well as the promises of a new robot cast for Transformers 4 as we've previously been told.

Are you okay with this possibility? You can see the original thread with Nelson's reply here. Discuss after the jump.

Original Source: Possible Characters Not Returning In Transformers 4? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Charticon 2013 is now in the history books, as many fans in North Carolina and also from the rest of the US gathered for the first unofficial Transformers convention held in Charlotte, NC. There were exclusive toys, discussion panels, a dealer room, official guests, a huge dealer room, a charity auction . . . in short, it was quite the event! While fans await the next convention, TFW2005.COM has compiled a photo gallery enabling fans to relive the memories of all of the fun times! There are over 750 images in this gallery alone! There is the main album, and also several sub-albums!

The TFW2005.COM Charticon 2013 Photo Gallery is now officially online!

TFW2005.COM would like to thank the following contributors to this gallery: actionfigure73, daimchoc, NC Bulkhead, Onslaught24, PurdueAV2003, Radio Free Cybertron, Superquad7, tfshadowcons, TruStarscreamer, and UndertakerPrime

If you would like to have us add your photos from Charticon 2013 to our gallery, be sure to let us know!

Original Source: Charticon 2013 - TFW2005 Event Gallery Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hishashi Yuki's Twitter Account has posted a new image of Transformers Go! Sensuimaru. The ninja-robot-space-shark is the sea themed member of the Shinobi Team trio and completes the second combiner in the Transformers Go! line. He's set to be a Japan-only release.

Original Source: Transformers Go! Sensuimaru New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received word that Japan will continue getting Transformers Generations toys in 2014! Takara-Tomy are adding to their version of Transformers Generations with releases of TG-30 Waspinator in February 2014 and TG-31 Rhinox in March 2014. Right now the only images available are placeholders, but all indications are that these will have slightly tweaked decos, perhaps some areas may sport metallic finishes, maybe in the style of the Beast Wars Telemocha reissues where only the robotic parts were done in metallic finish. Time will tell.

Big thanks to sponsors TFSource for this initial heads up - check out their listings for the pair of Japanese Generations Beast Wars!

Transformers Generations Japan - TG30 Waspinator

Transformers Generations Japan - TG31 Rhinox

Original Source: Generations Japan TG-30 Waspinator and TG-31 Rhinox @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors Robot Kingdom have 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.

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1256 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The Masterpiece line marches on, as official images emerge through preorder solicitations from site sponsor TFSource. We get to see what appears to be the final deco of the previously confirmed G2 Sideswipe, sporting red windshields and the additional weapon add-ons. The G2 Autobot symbol adorns his hood/chest. Also, if you look closely, there is one image with the G2 decoed spoiler and one image without. Could this mean that this figure will include a label sheet? Feel free to speculate!

The next image is two new figure, albeit one is a redeco of an existing figure - Masterpiece Soundblaster and Ratbat! While Soundblaster is a redeco of the Masterpiece Soundwave mold, Ratbat is a new mold entirely!

You can place your preorders with TFSource here for G2 Sideswipe and here for Soundblaster and Ratbat!

Original Source: Official Images of Upcoming Masterpieces - Soundblaster and Ratbat Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Kelsey Grammer sat down with Empire and had a couple things to say about Transformers 4. Check the blurbs below for some minor insight to his character Harold Attinger.

"Malevolent" is the word Grammer uses to describe his big bad, Harold Attinger.

"He’s a no-nonsense guy," he told Empire. "He’s lived his life in the shadows for 30 years in the service of his country, and he likes to be unremarkable yet very efficient."

What of his first collaboration with the ringmaster?

"I don’t know if Michael has seen Frasier," laughed Grammer. "He’s been very respectful and funny. He’s a terrific guy and quite a filmmaker. He just said to me the other day, 'You’re Kelsey Grammer - you can do whatever you want to do.' So I guess he at least has some acquaintance with my work."

So what would Frasier Crane make of all the Bayhem?

"Well, you know what? I think he might find it offensive in some ways,
but there was always a bit of Frasier that wasn’t completely a snob. He always liked blowing up things, too, if he could! When he would discover his inner child, he would revel in it, and I think Transformers is one of those things."

Original Source: Interview with Kelsey Grammer on Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Striaght from the weibo page of TFC Toys themselves, we have our first look at their first upcoming unofficial Razorclaw figure, Nemean. Nemean is shown here in color plastic unpainted prototype. He is also shown in his combined torso mode of Ares.

This figure is slated for a 4th Quarter 2013 release. What do you think thus far TFW? In the realm of unofficial Predakings do you already have most of your Predacons in hand? Are you waiting for preorders to drop? Or are you holding out for Project Ares? Sound off in our 3rd Party Forum!

Original Source: TFC Toys Project Ares Nemean Color Prototype Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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It's been awhile since we've seen a brick and mortar retail store make a big deal about our favorite Robots in Disguise. Thankfully, Target has heeded the call! This newsie came across the brand new Predacons Rising focal fixture showing up in Target stores. No doubt, these are starting to pop up in Target's to help promote not only Target's exclusive Predacon's Rising exclusive toys, but also the earlier reported "Dawn of The Beast" Target exclusive DVD. As you can see from the picture, the focal feature is a bit shy on product, but everything currently being offered is displayed on one side or another; Predacon Rising Exclusives on the front, Generations and Construct-Bots on one side and the other side (not-shown) featuring Prime Beast Hunters and Rescue Bots. Hopefully, this means more new toys are being shipped to stores to fill the feature and us fans can empty our wallets in a prompt fashion.

This fixture will most likely stay up for the rest of September to help coincide with the release of the Predacon's Rising Blu-Ray/DVD release on October 8th. Check out the pic after the break to discuss!

Original Source: Tranformers Prime Predacons Rising Target Focal Fixture @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It seems as though talented voice actor Dustin James Leighton has landed another role on a Transformers project. Currently, he is the voice of Evac on Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Theme Park.

Mr. Leighton made this announcement via Twitter:

"Oh boy, NEW #transformers script sitting on my desk. Just printed it out! #Voiceover #MWOV"

When asked whether he would reprise his role as Evac, he was quick to reply with a no.

Remember folks, the voice role may not be for the upcoming movie; Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

So, who do you think Dustin James Leighton will lend his voice to? And to what; TF4? A new Ride? The next Animated Series? Or something else entirely?
Discuss with your fellow members on the thread associated with this news post.

Original Source: Dustin James Leighton Lands A Voice Over Spot In Another Transformers Project @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has added a listing for a Transformers Rescue Bots Leapfrog Learning Game. In Race to the Rescue, you take control of the Rescue Bots as they race through seven stages to counter Dr. Morocco and his "Disaster Machines". The trailer on Amazon demonstrates in addition to "edutainment" segments there are also shoot 'em up sequences and what looks like all-new animated footage from the game.

A video trailer is available on Amazon - be sure to check it out.

Original Source: Rescue Bots Leapfrog Learning Game @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The second new release in the most recent assortment of IDW Deluxe Class Transformers is a Fall of Cybertron version of Thundercracker. Depicting the Decepticon in his Cybertronian form, this is a nice and vibrant recolor of the earlier Fall of Cybertron Starscream toy, and with a Skywarp on the horizon (or already out if you picked up the Takara-Tomy release) he builds up the Seeker squadron as seen in Transformers War for Cybertron.

Thundercracker is the fourth new deco on this mold, and it once again brings out the best of the toy. The blue is a particularly nice shade which is roughly the same tint as the original Thundercracker toy from the 1980s and the 2007 Botcon exclusive, so he looks particularly cool stood with either of those. The mold itself is as always excellent with a good amount of poseability, and it does not seem to be showing any wear for being the fourth outing of the mold. The two criticisms that might be levelled at the toy is that the chaingun barrels are entirely unpainted blue plastic - on balance, probably a tradeoff for all the paint on the robot. The other point of criticism is that the silver paint on the back of the jet / robot's backpack seems to chip very easily. These do not detract though from a sharp-looking, good and fun toy.

Open the link below to check out our gallery and see for yourself:

Generations IDW Deluxe Thundercracker Gallery

Original Source: TFW's Generations Thundercracker Gallery Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has also added more listings to its site, this time for the fifth assortment of Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commanders, Unicron Megatron and Ultra Magnus. These listings are given as "in stock now", if genuine, could this mean an actual retail sighting is not far behind? The listings also give the bios for each character:

Unicron Megatron

The ruthless Decepticon leader harnesses the power of Unicron to vanquish anyone foolish enough to stand in his way.

Ultra Magnus

Ultra Magnus leads his elite Autobot strike team with the mighty Forge of Solus battle hammer.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Unicron Megatron and Ultra Magnus Bios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yet more news courtesy of Amazon.com! Amazon have updated their listings for several upcoming Generations toys with the text of the character's bios. These bios cover the Legends Class Swerve with Flanker and Cosmos with Payload as well as Voyager Class Rhinox and Doubledealer. There's a good mix of homaging original bios, cartoons, and IDW comics with these bios - check them out below.

Also Beast Wars fans will be pleased to note - Rhinox's Gatling Guns of Doom is now canonical with his bio!

Swerve with Flanker

Riding with Swerve is a terrifying experience. The Autobot technician lives up to his name. His attention span is so short that he finds even exit ramps boring, which more often than not results in him drifting, uncaring, into oncoming traffic. So it's good he's partnered up with Flanker. The little jet is almost compulsive about scanning everything around him for Deception activity. And when his shouted warnings don't make an impression on Swerve, his impenetrable force field does a good job of protecting the other vehicles on the road.

Cosmos with Payload

You may never meet a pair that is more eager to please than Autobot Cosmos and Payload. They're both proud of their ability to fly into space, and eager to use it to benefit the Autobot cause. It's a lonely life in orbit, but they both make up for it by performing some of the most awesome daredevil space stunts anyone has ever heard of. It's just too bad there's no one else up there to see them.

Rhinox

Rhinox is rare among robots. He has a brilliant scientific mind, as well as a deep philosophical curiosity about the nature of the universe around him. He is astoundingly strong – able to hold his own against even the most powerful opponents. He is friendly, good-natured and charismatic, with a fine strategic mind that would make him an ideal leader for the Maximals forces if they didn't already have one. What's more, he carries one of the most powerful weapons of any Maximals in the form of the twin Gatling Guns of Doom, which pump out a Predacon-shredding storm of hot lead. This is one Predacon-pounding warrior who's got the weaponry to whoop up on anyone!

Doubledealer

Decepticon Doubledealer doesn't really care whom he works for, as long as they can pay his fee. And pay they do. The amount of firepower he carries more than makes up for the fact that he's totally untrustworthy. He carries enough explosive power with him to shatter mountains to dust, and for that both the Autobots and the Decepticons are willing to pay dearly, handing over crates full of Energon chips in exchange for a single battle's worth of services.

Original Source: Transformers Generations Swerve, Cosmos, Rhinox and Doubledealer Bios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The staff of TFW2005 would like to offer their congratulations to two of the people who have made Transformers what it is today who have recently tied the knot with their partners! Please give your congratulations to Garry Chalk, the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines, as well as the voice of Optimus Prime throughout the Unicron Trilogy series Transformers Armada, Energon and Cybertron.

Please also give your congratulations to Sue Blu, the voice of Arcee in Generation 1 and Transformers Animated, who also worked as voice director for Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Transformers Animated and the first dozen episodes of Transformers Prime!

Original Source: Congratulations Sue Blu and Garry Chalk! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has added a new listing for another Transformers Classified young readers novel. This one is titled "The Complete Mission", which would make you think it is going to be an omnibus edition of the three Transformers Classified books so far, however the price and page count are about the same as the previous novels, which leads one to conclude it's a new book - or Amazon has the details wrong.

Watch this space for more updates.

Original Source: Transformers Classified the Complete Mission @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Wildlife artist David Bollman of Southpaw Studio in Sterling Heights recently finished work on the filming of Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

Mr. Bollman had this to say:

"We built a set downtown, but mainly I did a lot of finish painting," he said. "I painted specific props. And even some of the really cool props and weapons in the movie."

Bollman said much of his work during the filming in downtown Detroit in July was on various cars in the movie.

"I did Chinese lettering on the cars; hand lettering; vinyl graphics; and of course we made everything look like it's been through the mud," Bollman said. "In specific settings, the areas are dirt and muddy."

Bollman said he conducted "a lot of research to get stuff very accurate. There is always something that goes into making things look authentic and real," he said. "The director (Michael Bay) loves to have an explosion, so there's a lot of action in this movie.

"Mark Wahlberg is just dynamite," Bollman noted about the star in the movie. "He's going to be a phenomenal asset to the movie."

Mr. David Bollman previously worked for Transformers: Dark Of The Moon.

Original Source: David Bollman Hired For Transformers: Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Dr Wu has unveiled their newest Transformers Masterpiece add-on on their Weibo account. This will help fans out that were not able to get the Japan Amazon exclusive release of MP-17 through MP-19 which comes with a single shoulder rocket. However Dr. Wu has gone above and beyond with this one because it looks like they have 9 different designs to choose from. Check out the other images released after the break, then discuss the designs in the discussion thread here the TFW2005 boards.

Original Source: Dr. Wu Masterpiece Shoulder Weapons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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

Takara Encore Bruticus reissue MISB - $199.99
Botcon Japan 1998 Double Punch MIB - $279.99
Rare Takara Beast Wars Optimus Primal vs Megatron Amazon set MOSC - $399.99 + s/h
Takara Beast Wars Rattrap vs Terrorsaur set misb - $349.99 + s/h
Takara Beast Wars Terrorsaur mint in sealed box - $249.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update 09/09/2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The TFCC has revealed their next figure in the TF Subscription Service 2.0 line up, check it out below.

This week, the Transformers Collectors' Club has a full schedule of reveals, all leading up to the start of the subscription period for the Transformers Figure Subscription Service 2.0 (TFSS 2.0). Today, we are thrilled to announce that THREE of the TFSS 2.0 figures will come with an ADDITIONAL Micron accessory figure, which have previously only been available through the Arms Micron Transformers toy line!

The three EXCLUSIVE Micron figures will be FRENZY, STYLOR and CATGUT. STYLOR and CATGUT will be partnered with their Generation 1 counterparts and FRENZY will once again be teamed with the original 'Bad Cop' Decepticon! The current line up for the TFSS 2.0 is:
- Decepticon Gunslinger TREADSHOT w/ CATGUT
- Decepticon Enforcement officer BARRICADE w/ FRENZY
- Autobot Mechatronic Engineer FISITRON (aka IRONFIST)
- Autobot Memory Archivist REWIND
- Autobot Forensics and Cerebroscience officer CHROMEDOME w/ STYLOR
- SIXTH FIGURE TO BE REVEALED THIS WEEK

Head on over to TransformersClub.com for all the latest news on the TFSS 2.0 and stay tuned for MORE reveals coming this week!

Original Source: TFCC TFSS 2.0 Micron 3 Pack Reveal @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Save the dates! TFcon – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 11th to 13th, 2014 in Toronto. TFcon will return to the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. Discounted hotel block information will be available in the near future. Dealer bookings will open in January.

Original Source: TFcon 2014 dates announced: July 11 – 13th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors TFSource have sent us their latest update:

Greetings SourceFans!
What a busy week folks! This week we have new preorders for Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat and new pics of MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe. Newly instock this week are TFCC 2013 Subscription Exclusive - Circuit, Kabaya Gaia Scramble, Japanese Generations Blitzwing & Springer, and Japanese Beast Hunters / GO! figures. We've restocked a bunch of popular Perfect Effect Customs, and PE-DX-02 - Aranea will be instock soon! Our Summer Sale continues with over 200 items up to 75% off - with more to be added! As always, be sure to check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Source Review and Source Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!

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3. Now up for preorder - PE-DX-02 - Aranea! Perfect Effect Restock!
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5. Now instock: TFCC Subscription Service Circuit!
6. Fansproject Update! Quadruple-U Shipping Soon!
7. Asia Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock & Skyfire Set - Preorder Up!
8. Now instock: TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon, AV-88 Harrier II and SR-71 Blackbird!
9. Transformers Go! and Generations Preorders!
10. 3rd Party Customs Update!
11. MECH iDEAS TFCon Exclusives, Demolition Crue and Longblast Add-on Now Instock!
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14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 9 September 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.