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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends from Charticon stopped by not only to remind us that their unofficial, North Carolina-based Transformers convention will return in 2015, but they also want to hear from you who wish to attend! This is the message that the Charticon organizers have to share with you by helping them complete the questionnaire:

Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey! You are giving us vital input which will help make Charticon 2015 an even greater experience! There are a total of 38 questions, with five questions per page - you should be able to finish in about 10-15 minutes! Thanks again for taking the time to complete this survey!

To jump to the survey, go here: Charticon 2015 Questionnaire.

For more information about the convention, be sure to check out their homepage and their Facebook page. Also, feel free to check out our 750+ Photo Gallery of Charticon 2013 as well!

Stay tuned to TFW2005.COM for more from Charticon and other Convention News throughout our community!

Original Source: Charticon 2015 Wants YOUR Opinions! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to site sponsor RobotKingdom's Facebook page, we have our first in-hand images of some carded figures from the new Beast Hunters, Generations, and Transformers Go Prime lines.

Included in RobotKingdom's galleries we have carded images of Beast Hunters upscaled deluxe Bumblebee, Smokescreen, Twinstrike, and Windrazor, Generations Cosmos and Swerve, and more images of the Takara Transformers Go G-25 Go Prime (Black) that have been popping up lately.

Hat tip to RobotKingdom for the new images, check them out after the jump!

Original Source: First In-hand Images Of New Beast Hunters, Generations, And More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the

, we can all experience some comedic relief and brighten up our day by watching these knee-slappingly hilarious bloopers from Transformers: Prime! Check them out for yourself:

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Bloopers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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That was fast! Thanks to CYBERGEEKS Alliance's Facebook page, we now have an in in-hand look at the eagerly-anticipated Generations Legends Swerve & Flanker! Swerve is of course based on his much-beloved depiction in the IDW comics. Check out the pics after the jump!

(We'll likely have in-hand images of Cosmos & Payload soon as well, but that's a whole other story!)

Original Source: Generations Swerve & Flanker In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: KidDynamite @ TFW2005.com

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New scans from the latest edition of Figure King magazine have been posted online via a Japanese image board. Of greatest interest is a very recognizable silhouette of a certain character whose release we have been anticipating for some time now. That's right, it seems that this may be our first look at Masterpiece Wheeljack!

Stay tuned for more info as we get it!

Original Source: New Figure King scan reveals silhouette of Masterpiece Wheeljack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 Boards member Blazere we have a new list of package codes for the newest wave of Kre-O Microchangers. Below is the list of codes that are found on the Kre-O packages you can use to get specific Microchangers if you don't feel like taking a guess on your purchase!

33- Alpha Trion
34- Barrage
35- Brawn
36- Cyclonus
37- Demolisher
38- Iceberg
39- Kup
40- Rhinox
41- Rodimus
42- Sandstorm
43- Slipstream
44- Breakneck

Original Source: Transformers Kre-O Microchangers Wave 4 Package Codes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party group KFC revealed their latest cassette tapes on their Facebook page. Shown as renders are two tape reveals paying tribute to the Generation 1 characters Noise and Graphy. The two new cassettes will also be able to combine into one figure. Resound and Reverb previously appeared in their KFC fiction story Re-Evolution as friends of Rhinohorn.

Check out the images after the jump.

Original Source: KFC Reveals 3rd Party Cassette Tapes Resound and Reverb @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to site sponsor RobotKingdom we have some new test shot images of the 3rd party group Unique Toy's Mania King! This figure will be a Classics styled Galvatron, which judging by the new images will fit in nicely with other voyager sized figures to further complete your Classics collections.

Check out the test shot images after the jump and let us know what you think!

Original Source: Unique Toys Mania King New Test Shot Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: KidDynamite @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 Board member Scaleface we have our first look at the box, instructions, and bio card for Cubex Engineer Huff! Huff looks to come with not one but two bio cards, one in the style of official Masterpiece figures and the other a more customized format. It's looking like Huff is getting close to release so be sure to visit our sponsors and get your preorders in!

Check out all the images after the jump.

Original Source: First boxed images of Cubex Huff @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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That was fast! Thanks to CYBERGEEKS Alliance's Facebook page, we now have an in in-hand look at the eagerly-anticipated Generations Legends Swerve & Flanker! Swerve is of course based on his much-beloved depiction in the IDW comics. Check out the pics after the jump!

(We'll likely have in-hand images of Cosmos & Payload soon as well, but that's a whole other story!)

Original Source: Generations Legends Swerve & Flanker In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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As expected, thanks to CYBERGEEKS Alliance's Facebook page, we now have an in-hand look at Generations Legends Cosmos & Payload! Do you want to go to space with Cosmos, ladies and gentlemen? Let us know after you check out the pics!

Original Source: Generations Legends Cosmos & Payload In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via the Twitter account of @ _blackburn_ we can share with you a new image of the Transformers Go Optimus EX Prime. Optimus EX Prime is a triple changer with bullet train and Chinese dragon alternate modes and an impressive robot mode with a double bladed spear. He can also combine with Kenzan and Gekisomaru to form a powered up robot, but these combinations are not shown in this promotional two page spread.

Check out the new image and see what you make of this new Optimus Prime.

Original Source: Transformers Go Optimus EX Prime New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Sega Amusements has made an official statement couple of days ago stating that Transformers: Human Alliance Arcade Game is now released.

“Of all the current licensed titles available as video games, none has the broad demographic appeal enjoyed by Transformers,” said SEGA COO and President, Paul Williams. “Transformer’s is a brand that’s perfect for our industry; it’s family-friendly while still appealing to teens and young adults.”

To ensure supply will meet demand, SEGA has begun production on both sides of the Atlantic. “We’ve got factories in the US and UK producing Transformers so we’re able to service the needs of our markets as quickly and economically as possible,” continued Williams. “Our distributors will find a ready supply of product available to meet what is sure to be very high demand for an extraordinary title.”

Transformers – Human Alliance is now available in two configurations. Both are available now.

Transformers - Human Alliance 42” Deluxe. – Two-player up-right game with fixed position blasters.

Transformers - Human Alliance 55" Theatre – Two player sit-down environmental theatre game.

Vending Times also states the following:

The Dave and Buster's premiere, held in a venue popular with amusement industry showgoers, was a great success, according to Sega Amusements general manager Peter Gustafson. It took a good deal of planning, he explained, but showcased Sega's capabilities for effective fun center design.

"With Transformers, we wanted to create awareness that went well beyond simply placing the game on a trade show floor and hoping people played it," Gustafson said. "We wanted our promotion to have an impact, to 'cause the pause.'"

Sega called the management team at Dave and Buster's to propose using the restaurant on Orlando's International Drive as a backdrop to promote the launch of Transformers--Human Alliance. The D&B's management team liked the idea, Gustafson reported, but insisted that whatever styling Sega implemented had to complement the location, not detract from it.

Original Source: Transformers: Human Alliance Arcade Game Available Now @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Million Publishing's website, we now have a packaging image of their upcoming Infiltration Starscream exclusive release.

Inflitration Starscream is but the newest of the ongoing trend of "Ghost Starscream" toys, but instead of this Starscream being merely the departed spectre of a robot that will just never truly die, the transparent redeco of the Fall of Cybertron Starscream mold is based on Starscream's cloaking ability from 2012's Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.

The set also includes three of the weapons from the game, in Starscream colors: the Neutron Assault Rifle (a carry-over from the Fall of Cybertron Seeker body), the Photon Burst Rifle (taken from the Fall of Cybertron Shockwave mold), and the Path Blaster (from the Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe retool of Jazz.) While not exactly news, we have attached a photo of this upcoming exclusive wielding all three at once to the news story for your convenience.

Original Source: Packaging Image for Million Publishing Infiltration Starscream @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd party manufacturer, Keith's Fantasty Club, has just announced on their Facebook page a holiday trio of releases which are apparently going up for preorder very soon. This particular group is known for their releases of unofficial Generation 1 cassette Transformer toys and this release is no exception. Up for preorder soon is Flaptrap (aka Wingthing), Justice Badbat (A heroic version of their soon to be released homage to G1 Ratbat which is included with their unofficial version of Soundwave, Mugan Vox) and a cage for Masterpiece Ravage. The cage accessory included comes from the original Generation 1 cartoon episode, More than Meets the Eye, where the Autobots imprisoned Ravage after he was captured.

Click on the title bar to check out the pics!

Original Source: KFC X-Mas Trio - Flaptrap, Justice Badbat and MP Ravage Cage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Hat tip goes out to TFW2005 board member Optimus423 for doing some digging in Toys 'R Us inventory computers. The inventory find was for a US release of the Masterpeice Optimus Prime Year Of The Horse edition.

The strong evidence points to a local distribution center that currently has 364 of the Masterpiece figures on order. They'll ship two per case and will retail for $129.99 USD.

As of right now there's nothing to report on Year Of The Horse Supreme Starscream, but one can assume this figure may also being seeing a release as another Toys 'R Us Exclusive.

Will you be hunting for this one? Sound off after the jump!

Original Source: Year Of The Horse Masterpiece Optimus Prime To Be Released As a US Toys 'R Us Exclusive? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Alfes' Blog, we now have a gallery full of new pictures of Transformers Go! Go Prime, which is a black recolor of the Prime Voyager Thundertron / Arms Micron Leo Prime. There's shots of it in package, comparisons with Leo Prime with so many cool poses.

We have a lot of pictures, you can check out some of them after the jump. Or you can visit Alfes for the full gallery from here and here.

Original Source: Transformers Go! G25 Go Prime Photo Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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bossman328 has just let us know that Platinum Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Supreme Starscream are now available for preorder on Toyrus.com. They are priced at $129.99 and $109.99 respectively, and are set for release on 3/4/14. Thanks to these listings, we now also have some high res images of each product. Check them out after the jump!

Original Source: Platinum Masterpiece Optimus Prime & Supreme Starscream TRU Preorders & Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of CYBERGEEKS Alliance's Facebook page, we now have another good look at the new simplified Beast Hunters 2014 Voyager Predaking. In this gallery, we seem him compared with a variety of figures. As shown, this toy is absolutely colossal for a Voyager figure - in fact, he is about as large as the Ultimate version! See for yourself by checking out the images after the jump.

Original Source: Simplified Beast Hunters 2014 Voyager Predaking New Images/Comparisons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to archieboy, we have new images of Transformers GO! Optimus EX Prime combined with Kenzan and Gekisoumaru. Optimus EX Prime transforms from robot to Chinese dragon to bullet train, and can also combine with the other GO! figures in various combinations. Here, we get another look at Optimus EX Prime himself as well as his combined forms. Check them out after the jump!

Original Source: Images of Transformers GO! Optimus EX Prime Combined with Kenzan and Gekisoumaru @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have new instock items like MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen, Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw, Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-17 Prowl, iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist and a limited restock of iGear - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition. New preorders this week including MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run, Unique Toys - Soundmixer, and a restock of Make Toys - Green Giant in January! Don't forget to visit TFsource during the holidays to take advantage of our Holiday Sale! Be sure to check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Review and Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Fansproject Updates!
2. Make Toys Green Giant Restock in January!
3. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 - 2nd Production Run up for Preorder!
4. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!
5. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!
6. 3rd Party Customs Update!
7. TFsource New Recruits - G1, G2 and more!
8. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
9. Now Instock - TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean!
10. Now up for preorder - Year of the Horse Optimus & Starscream!
11. Now Instock - Loyal Subjects!
12. New e-hobby instock and preorders!
13. MMC R-05 Fortis Instock Soon!
14. TFsource Holiday Sale Continues!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 23 December 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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An article has been posted on Newsarama discussing the success of IDW and Hasbro's collaboration. While there are many interesting tidbits in the article, this one especially stands out:

I think that’s a big moment for us—and there’s this amazing thing happening near the end of “Dark Cybertron” that I couldn’t believe it was going to make the jump to the toys,” teased Barber. “But I can’t talk about it yet, which is a lame answer but it’s really a fun twist on a well-known premise. It was something that originated—I think, if I remember right—with Mark Weber on Transformers brand team, and More Than Meets The Eye writer James Roberts and I couldn’t believe it was an idea on the table, let alone that it would be reflected in the toys. Sorry to have to be really vague about it.

What exactly could this be? A new Transformers toy/comic collaboration beginning with the end of Dark Cybertron? Or simply just more IDW-inspired figures? Or... ? Read the rest of the interview after the jump, then sound off with what you think this could be on the boards!

Original Source: Newsarama Discusses IDW/Hasbro Success - Teases New Collaboration? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Let's give some big props to 2005 Boards member kwweil now - he has shared with us some nice in-hand images of the complete 2014 Beast Hunters Cyberverse figures. 2014 will bring us a new wave of Cyberverse Commanders featuring Unicron Megatron, Ultra Magnus and Bludgeon - with Bludgeon being a particularly well-executed remold of Shockwave. A new assortment of Cyberverse Legion are also incoming, comprising the elite Ace Vehicon, Bluestreak the Smokescreen redeco, Blight redeco Rot Gut and Divebomb, a red white and blue redeco of Windrazor who is also a defector from the Predacon cause. Check out in-hand images of all these new Cyberverse toys attached to this post.

Original Source: Beast Hunters 2014 Cyberverse Assortment In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Actor Mark Wahlberg elaborated bit more on the backstory of Cade Yeager; his character for Transformers: Age Of Extinction. The following does not contain any robot info but a Spoiler warning is in order:

"With Transformers: Age of Extinction, did you agree to do that one for your kids?

Well, it was exciting because it was the first time my kids were really interested in a movie I was doing. Any time they see me with a gun, like Contraband or Pain & Gain, they want to see that, too, but they can’t because of the language and all that stuff. But I loved working with Michael Bay, and I thought he had a really interesting way to make it new, different, and fresh. Plus, being in movies that have the potential to be hugely successful allows me to make smaller movies that I’m really passionate about.

What’s going to make this Transformers different? The first one was OK, but then the sequels were a total mess.

It was a tighter script, and its own stand-alone thing. I think the emotional core of it, the human element, is going to be extremely powerful. It’s an ordinary man trying to do extraordinary things to save his daughter and keep her alive—and this boyfriend he didn’t know anything about. He’d had a child when he was in high school and his wife passed away, and the promise he’d made to her was that she wouldn’t date any boys until she graduated and that she’d be at the graduation—because we weren’t due to the pregnancy. So there’s an anchor to it and a realness to it that I like a lot.

[Then, an assistant comes in and places a brace around Wahlberg’s neck.]

I hurt my neck in Hong Kong, and it hasn’t gotten better yet. I just woke up in the morning and couldn’t move, but still had to shoot 10 days of crazy action."

Original Source: Mark Wahlberg Explains The Backstory Of His Character For Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Halfway through December, Vangelus joined Aaron and Omegus to discuss cover exclusives, hot fresh Trans4mers spoilers, and Star Trek.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 282

And make sure you check out the final (for now) installment of WTF Primetime, covering the Predacons Rising finale film!
WTF Primetime 48 - WTF Rising


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 282 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.