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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Masterpiece designer Shogo Hasui's (who was unfortunately previously reported to be being replaced by previous Masterpiece designer Hironori Kobayashi) Twitter, we now have another look at MP-20 Masterpiece Wheeljack! Although it is yet another silhouette image, it does provide us with a basis for estimation of what the final product may look like. Wheeljack is scheduled for release in 2014. It shouldn't be too long now until we start seeing images of the final product!

Original Source: New Sillhouette Image of MP-20 Masterpiece Wheeljack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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From Meteor Operation's Facebook page, we have a silhouette of what looks to be an upgrade kit for Fall of Cybertron Ruination, who is a combination of the five Wreckers. This kit will be produced by 3rd party group Echo TF, and odds are it will be relatively similar to their previous Fall of Cybertron Bruticus upgrade kit.

Wreck 'n' Rule!

Original Source: New 3rd Party Fall of Cybertron Ruination/Wreckers Upgrade Kit? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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All of us here at Transformers World 2005 would like to wish you a happy, prosperous and healthy new year!

2014 has arrived, and with it, the 30th year of the Transformers franchise! Transformers will turn 30 on May 8 2014, which is the 30th anniversary of the publication of the first Transformers comic book from Marvel comics, and September 17 2014 will see the 30th anniversary of the classic Generation 1 cartoon series and our ears being graced with the voices of Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, the late Chris Latta, Corey Burton and so many others bringing our favorite Robots in Disguise to life.

Looking ahead to 2014, we have a lot to look forward to. In comics, we have two big events coming with the conclusion of the Dark Cybertron crossover event in IDW's Robots in Disguise and More than Meets the Eye books, with the promise of two new series later in the year, Windblade and a new Transformers / G.I. Joe crossover. 2014 is also going to see the conclusion to the comic series that started it all, with Transformers Regeneration 1 #100 due to arrive in March.

Of course no look to what is to come would be complete without making mention of a new Transformers live action movie, coming at the end of June! Michael Bay is bringing Optimus Prime and Bumblebee back to the big screen in Transformers Age of Extinction! A new story with a new cast, we can look forward to a new big screen adventure starring Mark Wahlberg, Jack Reynor and Nicola Peltz alongside our favorite robots in disguise.

All this and of course, new Transformers toys! In 2014 Hasbro is bringing us more of their new Constructabots series with Beast Hunters themed sets coming up soon, plus the new, simpler Beast Hunters toys. For us collectors, we can look forward to new Masterpiece Transformers including Masterpiece Wheeljack and the rumored Masterpiece Bumblebee and Masterpiece Ultra Magnus from Takara-Tomy, and from Hasbro, a 30th anniversary Transformers Generations lineup which includes not only homages to the original Transformers, but updates to characters from across Transformers' rich history including Beast Wars and Beast Machines. A lot has been rumored, so watch this space next month for all the cool new toys being revealed at the US Toy Fair 2014.


That's all from us for now. Have a safe and happy 2014, and join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary year of the Transformers!


Photo attached to this story is Mach Kick, from Beast Wars Neo, inspired by my good friend SydneyY in the spirit of the Year of the Horse.

Original Source: Happy New Year 2014 from TFW2005! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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'Twas the recording before Christmas, and all through the show, not a creature was stirring, other than Vangelus and Seth talking wasps and rats and tanks.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 283

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 283 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It seems like we've only just cleared away the Christmas wrapping paper and found spots on our shelves for the Transformers gifted to us by our loved ones. So it's perhaps not unsurprising that we've got a sighting of some Transformers Generation 1 themed Valentines cards. They come 34 to a box with Transformers temporary tattoos, and feature Generation 1 box artwork of Megatron, Soundwave, Optimus Prime (in original and Powermaster flavors) and some contemporary artwork of Generation 1 Bumblebee. The cards are accompanied by messages such as Bumblebee's "let's get to it, Valentine!" and Megatron's "Valentine, you are a leader!" (read that one back in Frank Welker's Megatron voice for added effect).

These were spotted at K-Mart. Many thanks to TFW2005 member Shark Jumper for the heads up.

Original Source: Transformers Generation 1 Valentines Cards @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Legends blog has just announced the next event for the Transformers Legends mobile game.
And in addition to Optimus Prime and Megatron (duh), it features Ramjet and Brawn. Check out the description below.

''For the month of January, journey back in time with us to 1986. The year when Voyager 2 was reaching the outer planets of our solar system. The year when the protocol for e-mail was being defined. The year when the Mir space station was launched. The year that was “Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.”

Megatron and the Decepticons strain Autobot City’s defenses to the breaking point through an unrelenting barrage of attacks. Optimus Prime fearlessly launches into the fray, clearing a path through Decepticon forces to reach Megatron.

Who will stand and who will fall? Find out in “The Battle for Autobot City”!''

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game - The Battle for Autobot City Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Things are very quiet on the Transformers: Universe game. Occasionally we get tidbits, but even they are on an unofficial ground. The game went from MMORPG to MMOBA. That was the last know major news and it was many months ago. However today, a Beta Tester for the game has leaked some more info… especially about various game modes TFU has to offer.

• Team Death Match: Usual Team Death Match mode where Autobots and Decepticons battle it out. Timed.
• Death Match: Death Match mode where the player can utilize his created Cybertronian Warriors. Timed.
• Energon Control: Domination type gameplay. Require to secure and hold hotspots.
• Search and Destroy: Assault type gameplay. One team plants a bomb, others disarm it.
• Intel Capture: Capture-The-Flag type gameplay.
• Escalation: Defeat waves of enemies.

You can find out more info from the images attached with this news post.

Original Source: Transformers: Universe Game Modes Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member D-Drive, we have the Diamond Comics Shipping list for next Wednesday, January 8th. Check it out below.

TRANSFORMERS TIMELINES #8 TERMINATION
FUN PUBLICATIONS INC
(W) Jesse Wittenrich (A) Josh Burcham (CA) Guido Guidi

A new war for Cybertron has begun! With Optimus Prime and Galvatron off-line, two legendary Generals, Obsidian and Strika, will be charged with saving Cybertron from the invading clone army led by Megaplex and his fleet of Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker clones. Along with seasoned troops such as Hoist, Electro, Sandstorm, and Mirage, the Generals will need every soldier, Autobot or Decepticon, they can find if they are to save Cybertron and win the Machine Wars!

TRANSFORMERS KREO COMBINER ASST 201401
Taking the KREON figure multiple builds to the next level, each KRE-O Micro Changers Combiners set contains four robot figures that can be built and then rebuilt into their alternative modes, or combined to form a larger super robot! Each set comes with approximately 75 pieces - collect them all! This assortment includes: Decepticon Bruticus, Superion, Menasor, or Computron.

TRANSFORMERS GEN DLX AF ASST 201401
Fans and collectors of the Transformers will want to go back in time with the Transformers Generations Deluxe Action Figures. Drawn from the quarter-century history of the franchise, these figures will take fans a journey into the shrouded prehistory of the metallic world of Cybertron and into the far future! Choose from Dreadwing, Goldfire, Skids, or Waspinator. Blister card packaging.

TRANSFORMERS GEN VOYAGER AF ASST 201401
The Autobots and Decepticons from the mysterious planet of Cybertron have battled for aeons; now, their war comes home with the Transformers Generations Voyager Action Figures. These figures, in a larger scale, feature the traditional robot-to-vehicle transformations, plus detailed sculpts that make these the most realistic Transformers yet! Choose from Sandstorm, Rhinox, or Doubledealer.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for January 8th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Entertainment Earth has listed some new Transformers merchandise which is slated to be released in March 2014 in time for the 30th anniversary of the franchise. Hasbro licensee Goldie International will be producing a series of minifigures which cover three distinct eras of Transformers history in the first assortment - Generation 1, the Movies, and Transformers Prime.

There are three different assortments listed -

30th anniversary minifigure single packs - the character assortment here includes Generation 1 Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and Ratchet, Movie Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Ratchet and Sentinel Prime, and Transformers Prime Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Ratchet and Bulkhead.

30th anniversary minifigure three packs - these focus on single characters in their three incarnations from Generation 1, the Movies, and Transformers Prime, and will include three packs of Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream and Ratchet.

Lastly there are 30th anniversary minifigure five packs which are said to each focus on a particular era, with a Generation 1 five pack, a Movie series five pack and a Transformers Prime five pack announced. We'd imagine these will collect the five characters from each era released as single packs although no names are given on the listings.

There are no pictures available as yet, but with Toy Fair 2014 coming up shortly, Hasbro and their licensees might show off some more at that time.

Original Source: Transformers 30th Anniversary Minifigures @ 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 list of hot items below, and read on to check out the entire newsletter.

Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-08 Grimlock Reissue with Crown Coin & Flame Sword. Preorder. Available in January 2014.

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Transformazing Toys PB-02 Pandora's Box (OP Armor). Preorder. Available in January 2014.

iGear Transformers IG-TF005 Shark 3 Pack. Pre-order. Available in January 2014.

Takara Transformers Go G-26 Optimus EX Prime. Pre-order. Start Shipping 25th January 2014.

Xovergen TF-01B TrailerForce Black Version. Available NOW!

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XTRANSBOTS MM-I Krank & MM-II Stax. Pre-order. Available in early January 2014.

AFT Toys AFT-07 Titanium Saints Alpha Trion. Pre-order, available March 2014

Action Toys Transformers 17" Ultimetal UM-01 Optimus Prime. Preorder. Delayed to March 2014

Unique Toys Metropolis Upgrade Kit. Preorder. Available in January 2014.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1273 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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An exciting piece of Transformers: Age Of Extinction news just crossed the wire thanks to the "Pop Wars" Instagram account. If you're not into any sort of possible spoilers, such as possible character confirmations, be safer than sorry and skip the rest.

The one image we have from "Pop Wars" shows three characters, two of which are very recognizable as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, and the third character is mentioned as being Drift! If you look closely, you're also able to make out some very interesting details on the "Drift" figure, such as a Bugatti car grill on his chest.

These figures will be fully revealed at this year's Toy Fair, so be sure to check back with us at TFW to get even more details about upcoming Transformers Age Of Extinction products!

Sound off after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Possible Pop Wars Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Loyal Subjects have announced the latest edition to their series of 3 inch PVC Transformers figures. Their next release is a three pack of Rainmakers! The pack contains Acid Storm alongside the blue and yellow Seekers, who are not named on this release. The set comes in a retro box and is a limited run of 500 pieces, priced $45.

Original Source: The Loyal Subjects Transformers Rainmakers Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: optimusfan @ TFW2005.com

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As is tradition, we pause with the passing of another year to reflect on the top Transformers of 2013. By all accounts 2013 was an up year for collectors compared to 2012. As evidence of this, the more collector-oriented Generations and Masterpiece lines dominated our staff lists in 2013, as well as releases from fan-favorite series "Beast Wars". 2013 also saw the remarkable release of not one but two city-formers in Generations Metroplex and Encore Fortress Maximus.

So, which figures did the TFW staff rank as tops in 2013? Is your favorite release represented? Read on to find out more and sound off in the thread to let your opinion be known!

Original Source: TFW's Staff Top Toy Picks of 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon UK has listed some new Transformers: Rescue Bots books for kids. The books are actually for children who have started to read. Although only a very little info is available, judging by the titles we can come to a conclusion that the stories are based on episodes that were previously aired.

[And the books are:

• Transformers Clever Book: Family of Heroes
• Transformers Clever Book: Flobsters on Parade
• Transformers Clever Book: Bumblebee to the Rescue
• Transformers Rescue Bots Pressout and Play- Chase
• Transformers Rescue Bots Pressout and Play- Heatwave
• Transformers Rescue Bots Colour and Activity- Robots Rule!
• Transformers Rescue Bots Colour and Activity- Roll to the Rescue!

Original Source: Transformers: Rescue Bots Publishing For Year 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: optimusfan @ TFW2005.com

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In what will surely become a new tradition at TFW2005, our staff compiled a list of their top 3rd party items for 2013. The previous year featured continued proliferation of both 3rd party companies and releases, with many stepping up their game in a bid to win the hearts of fans. The TFW2005 staff attempted to separate the wheat from the chaff, with high marks being awarded to multiple combiner teams, a certain "heady" sub-line, as well as our first "Masterpiece" 3rd party figure.

Follow the link below for the full list of 3rd party staff picks for 2013. Agree? Disagree? Sound off in the thread and let us know!

Original Source: TFW's Staff Top 3rd Party Toy Picks of 2013 @ 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!

Masterpiece Smokescreen - $74.99
Masterpiece Streak (Bluestreak/Silverstreak) - $69.99
Masterpiece Prowl - $69.99
New Diecast Vehicle Voltron figure - $199.99
Universal Studios Evac - $32.99
E-hobby exclusive Junkion Scrapheap - $79.99
Botcon Rainmakers set - $149.99
E-hobby exclusive translucent United Galvatron figure - $54.99
Million Publishing exclusive United Artfire figure - NOW ONLY $79.99
Tokyo Toy Show exclusive Darkside Optimus Prime figure - $49.99
Tokyo Toy Show exclusive Darkside Megatron figure - $49.99

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update 1/5/2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Ashley Wood; artist and co-founder of threeA has recently sat down for a Q&A session to reveal upcoming plans for his company. During the session, he revealed that they have acquired license to manufacture replicas based on the Transformers Franchise in 2014.

This is awesome news since threeA is known to produce some really cool action figures. Of course this isn't the first time threeA manufactured robots, they had some experience with toy robots based on Real Steel. However, threeA figures are a bit expensive; starting from $25 they can go up more than $1000.

Since threeA has hands-on experience with Movie Figures, there is a huge possibility that these 2014 Transformers Figures might be from Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

Q: With 3AA almost upon us, I would love to know what licensed figures will we see in 2014? You mentioned Marvel specifically and hinted other designers and artists. I know that 3AA doesn't have written in stone plan, but better hint would be great! SGDM and MaK maybe?
A: Actually our plans are 90% original content, I see 3A's strength as bringing original ideas to market, regarding licenses thought we have more Halo, Marvel, MGS, Valve universe and Transformers and not forgetting Micronauts. Thats more than enough! Naturally we have some surprises in these realms as well!

He didn't reveal more than that. You can check out their previous work at World Of 3A.

Original Source: threeA Acquires Transformers Brand License For 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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New 3rd party group, Warbotron, have updated their Facebook page with a long awaited update on their unofficial Bruticus project. We have in package images of the first release, WB01-A Air Burst. Which is their unofficial version of Blast Off. The package images shows a sleeve that lifts off and the package within gives us an idea of what the colors are going to look like for this release. This figure has been given a release date of 1st quarter 2014, so Warbotron seems to be on target for their first release.

Check out the pics after the break.

Original Source: Warbotron WB01-A Air Burst In Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Arr, matey!

Courtesy of D-Drive, who has acquired the new Timelines #8: Termination comic, we now have a relatively big hint at what the Botcon 2014 theme will be.

Cybertron Cannonball's flag is shown, hinting that at least part of the theme will have to do with: pirates! A small text blurb is also shown, possibly narrated by Cannonball himself. Check it out in the attached image of the page in question!

So, what exactly could this set consist of? Could it tie in with Thundertron and his Star Seekers - a group which Cannonball was a part of in the Exiles novel? Or perhaps it's simply focusing on Cannonball's merry band of space pirates in the Cybertron cartoon continuity itself - the tales of which were previously chronicled in the TFCC text story "The Dark Heart of Sandokan"?

Sound off on what you think about this revelation in the discussion thread!

UPDATE: Looking over the Club's Twitter, it appears that the set will only be 50% pirate-themed. What exactly might the other half be? We'll just have to wait and see, but in the meantime, speculate away in the thread!

Original Source: Botcon 2014 Theme Revealed - PIRATES! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Excellent Toys Weibo has updated with images of a super-deformed Soundwave toy, the second in their CR-M series. The figure from these early images appears to be decently articulated though non-transforming. Check out the images and see what you think of this one.

Original Source: Excellent Toys Super Deformed Soundwave @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors TFSource have sent us their first newsletter update of 2014! Check out a quick run-down below and read on for the full update!

Greetings Source Fans!
This week we have new instock items like Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter, Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin, MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen, and G28 & TG29 Megatron & Starsream, Sandstorm! Check out new preorders for MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run, Transformers Go - G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer, X2 Toys - XT004 Interceptor Kit for Titan Metroplex, and a restock of Make Toys - Green Giant this month! 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:
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3. Make Toys Green Giant Restock in January!
4. TF Go! G26-Optimus Prime Up for Preorder! TG28 & TG29 Now Instock!
5. 3rd Party Customs Update!
6. Officially Licensed T-shirts Restocked!
7. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 - 2nd Production Run up for Preorder!
8. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!
9. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!
10. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
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12. Source Blog Updates!
13. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 6 January 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It seems like the E-Hobby and Takara-Tomy Mall exclusive line of Transformers toys, Transformers Cloud, is planned to feature eight different toy releases, four on Takara-Tomy Mall and four on E-Hobby. The order page for the Cloud Optimus Prime on Takara-Tomy Mall has a line of text which states:

Please look forward to the new series of Transformers that are planned based on the story over the years each site will have 4 items of products.

(Translation by Bing, with some tweaks to improve clarity by yours truly)

This suggests that in addition to Optimus Prime (from Classics Optimus Prime) and Megatron (from Generations GDO Megatron) there might be six more toys to come out of this lineup. The Transformers Cloud first story chapter illustration teases a Rodimus from Generations Voyager Springer; could this be one of the six?

Big thanks to TFW2005 member Powered Convoy for pointing this out to us!

Original Source: Transformers Cloud series to have eight releases? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing have released the subscription variant cover artwork for Transformers More than Meets the Eye 26, part 8 of the Dark Cybertron crossover event. Tailgate features prominently on the cover, in a new, powered up body based on his upcoming toy design. Check out the cover art at left and see what you think.

Original Source: Transformers More than Meets the Eye Issue 26 Subscription Cover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay is trending on Twitter… and it's for a very embarrassing reason. The Transformers: Age Of Extinction director had a bit of a predicament on stage at CES when his teleprompter went nuts. Technology… you never know when it'll take you down.

Anyway, the director soon made a statement on his official site and promising that we’ll see Transformers 4 footage along with Samsung's new Curved 105-inch UHD TV.

"Wow! I just embarrassed myself at CES – I was about to speak for Samsung for this awesome Curved 105-inch UHD TV. I rarely lend my name to any products, but this one is just stellar. I got so excited to talk, that I skipped over the Exec VP’s intro line and then the teleprompter got lost. Then the prompter went up and down – then I walked off. I guess live shows aren’t my thing.

But I’m doing a special curved screen experience with Samsung and Transformers 4 footage that will be traveling around the world.

Michael"

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Footage To Be Associated With Samsung's Curved 105-inch UHD TV @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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'Twas the night after Christmas, and as Vangelus keeps forgetting what he got, Aaron and Omegus deal with his belligerence towards the media-apathetic.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 284

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 284 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.