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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has posted a brief preview passage from the new Aligned-continuity novel Transformers Retribution, available in bookstores from tomorrow. In this passage, Optimus Prime and Megatron realise that they are being manipulated by the nefarious Quintesson race - and Optimus Prime learns that even the collective wisdom in the Matrix of Leadership may not help him!

Check out the brief excerpt and then be sure to check out the full novel when it hits stores tomorrow.

Original Source: Transformers Retribution Novel Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Simon Furman has posted some notes on his blog regarding next week's new issue of Transformers Regeneration 1, issue #98. Without spoiling anything, he teases a lot of the developments in the issue - including that by the time you are finished reading, "this issue should leave no one in any doubt about [Jhiaxus'] lofty niche in the pantheon of Transformers villainy". Sounds like we might learn a bit more about the goals of Jhiaxus in this series!

Check out Simon's thoughts here.

That's not all though, because artist Stephen Baskerville has also shared a piece of art - featuring "affirmative action" Rodimus Prime - on his Facebook page. Be sure to check it out as well as we get ready for issue #98 of the final arc of this conclusion of the original Marvel Comics Generation 1 story!

Original Source: Simon Furman on Transformers Regeneration 1 issue 98 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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And hot on the heels of Simon Furman's notes on Transformers Regneration 1 issue 98, we now have a full preview to share with you, courtesy of Newsarama! In Transformers Regeneration 1 #98, Rodimus Prime takes the fight to the mysterious Jhiaxus - while elsewhere, Optimus Prime gets a rude awakening! It's battles from the word go in Part 3 of The War to End all Wars - in comic stores this Wednesday!

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration 1 issue 98 Full Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Shout! Factory have put up listings for a new DVD release of the original Transformers Generation 1 cartoon series. The packaging art looks largely the same as the previous releases - just with a "thrilling thirty" logo on the packaging - so expect these to be the same as their last release, just reissued in time for the 30th anniversary. They are due for release on 4/29/14, so they will be right on time to celebrate the anniversary! Check out the order pages on Shout's website:

Transformers More Than Meets The Eye!: Season One [30th Anniversary] | Shout!Factory
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye!: Season Two, Volume One [30th Anniversary] | Shout!Factory
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye!: Season Two, Volume Two [30th Anniversary] | Shout!Factory
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye!: Seasons Three and Four [30th Anniversary] | Shout!Factory

Original Source: Transformers Generation 1 Cartoon 30th Anniversary DVD Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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New Jersey Collectors Con Announces Mark Bellomo As Guest!

Mark Bellomo will be attending NJCC Sunday, March 9th 2014 as a special guest, promoting his work on the new book G.I. Joe: The Complete Collection, the full run of original Real American Hero, Special Missions, and Yearbook tales, placed in proper reading order and collected in handsome hardcover volumes.

Mark Bellomo has written more than 150 articles for ToyFare, Wizard Magazine, Lee’s Toy Review, Tomart’s Action Figure Digest, and most recently for Toy Shop Magazine, where he served a lengthy tenure as their Action Figure Columnist. He has written a number of composition/rhetoric texts, has published critical literary articles, and has authored a number of bestselling books on action figures and pop culture: Warman’s Action Figures Field Guide, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, Warman’s Field Guide to Transformers, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1994 (1st & 2nd editions), and the recently-released Totally Tubular 80’s Toys.

NJCC 2014 Dealer Room is now 100% Sold Out! We have also announced our first 3 door prizes with many more to come.

• G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra PIT Mobile Headquarters
• Hasbro Masterpiece Soundwave
• Masterpiece Smokescreen MP-19

When and Where Is The Next New Jersey Collectors Con?
The next NJCC will be March 9th 2014
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70)

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: NJCC New Jersey Collectors Con March 9th 2014 Toy Show Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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If the previously reported Generation 1 valentines cards were not enough for you, there's also Transformers Prime styled valentines cards now! For when you need to express your feelings in a way that only Megatron saying "make today victorious" will do, you've got these cards. They come in a box of 32, and are at Walmarts now!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Valentines Cards @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Idle Hands Blog has received info from Hasbro UK after the Toy Fair regarding their upcoming toylines planned for 2014.

Among the info we can see when we’ll see certain Transformers: Age Of Extinction figures. There are some never before heard info as well.

Also, the blog informs us of the Battle Master toyline as well as the new Rescue Bots toyline featuring Optimus Primal.

We will also see Angry Birds Transformers as well. This could very well be a line similar to the Star Wars Transformers

Optimus Primal: Ages 3-7, Available Autumn 2014
Introducing Optimus Prime as you have never seen him before! This large-scale Optimus Primal figure converts from robot to T-Rex! The Optimus Primal figure comes to life with lights and over 20 sounds and phrases and offers distinct play with 2 modes- Bot and Dino. Easily convery from robot to T-Rex with a simple twist, but Optimus Primal has one touch conversion from Dino to Bot mode. Other features include real Dino chomping action, a rescue platform in Dino mode that works with the 2 inch figure world and a working rescue drill.

We are hiding the Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction toy info from the front page due to Spoiler reasons. Check them out after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro UK Transformers Toy Info - Age Of Extinction, Battle Master, Rescue Bots And Angry Birds @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Via our sister site, The Toyark, we now have confirmation of new Transformer toys hitting the shelves! Professor Hov reports finding the Generations deluxe Wave 2 figures at his local Target store in Hollywood, California. This wave features the Fall of Cybertron version of Skywarp, the old but new again Armada Starscream, Targetmaster Scoop and a three pack of combining Assault Minicons.

Hopefully this is a sign that new Legends, Voyagers and other Transformer toys will be hitting the shelves soon! Are you finding new Transformer toys at your local retail stores? Share your findings in our Sightings Forum!

Original Source: Generations 2014 Wave 2 Sighted at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks once again to Apple's iBooks website, we have a sneak peak at Transformers: Robots in Disguise #26 (Dark Cybertron, Part 9. This issue is notable for being the return of Robots in Disguise's artist, Andrew Griffith.

"THE BIG ONE! This is it—the battle every TRANSFORMERS reader has dreamed of! Titans clash on CYBERTRON! The fate of the LOST LIGHT! And ORION PAX fights fist-to-face against his ultimate nemesis! And from here on? Things only get bigger!"

The issue will be released on February 12, 2014. But for now, you can check out the 3 page preview after the jump!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise #26 - Dark Cybertron Part 9 - iBooks Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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It was only about a week ago that we brought you the news of Amazon listing a First Edition Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime figure. Many of us had speculated that this particular mold was a Voyager.

Looks like we were dead wrong. Thanks to TFW2005 member Niv3k courtesy of the Planet Iacon Facebook page, we have a size comparison image of the figure standing alongside MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Leader class Optimus Prime. As we can see here... he's HUGE. As in, he's Leader-sized. He actually appears to be slightly bigger than ROTF Leader Prime.

The listing on Amazon is unfortunately no longer up, although it should come back soon. The figure's large size should go a long way towards justifying its $60 price.

However, this does, of course, raise a few questions. If this one is actually Leader-sized, then what does it mean for the NYCC Prime, which was reportedly a Leader figure as well? Are there TWO Leader Primes in this line? Was the NYCC one simply mislabeled, and is actually a Voyager? It HAS been reported that the NYCC Prime was rather small for a Voyager, so...

Speculate away in the discussion thread!

UPDATE: We now have a few other images as well - one with Prime in a cool looking pose, and another comparison image with ROTF Leader Prime.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction First Edition Optimus Prime Size Comparison @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Shogo Hasui's Twitter, we have an image of MP-20 Masterpiece Wheeljack in robot mode compared with various other Masterpiece releases.

Check it out in the attached image!

Original Source: MP-20 Masterpiece Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Marcelo Matere has updated his Facebook page with a look at the art he produced for the Year Of The Horse Optimus Prime packaging:

• Pencils
• Final colored artwork

We have mirrored the images, so read on to check them out!

Original Source: Year Of The Horse Optimus Prime Artwork - Pencils And Final Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Brazilian site Omelete, we have a new article that might spoil some of the plot points from Transformers: Age of Extinction.

There's no confirmation, so you can take it with a grain of salt. But it surely is consistent with what we already know about the movie. And there are some interesting details.

You can read it after the jump if you don't mind the possible SPOILERS. Enjoy!

Original Source: Possible Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Plot Points Revealed? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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With the Nuremberg and New York Toy Fair events just on the horizon, TFW2005 Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has revealed just who is new in 2014's fifth Generations wave of Deluxes: Arcee and Chromia! Originally discovered in a Hasbro database leak back in October, this is the first semi-official reveal that these toys actually exist. The contents of Wave 4 are not known at this time (with Wave 3 being Rattrap, Crosscut, and Tankor. Preorders for Wave 3 are also up on BBTS over here.) The wave is currently listed as a March 2014 release, but with the wave prior being listed as April, the date might be an error.

As there are no photos, it is not known at this time what the upcoming fembots look like, or what molds they are. Do you think they'll share a mold? Do you think they'll be retools of a prior release? Sound off in the discussion thread by clicking here.

Be sure to stick with the TFW2005 network over the next few weeks as we bring you the latest Toy Fair news as it happens.

Original Source: Generations 2014 Wave 5 Deluxes Listed: Arcee and Chromia Confirmed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Shogo Hasui, the current lead designer of the TakaraTomy Masterpiece Transformers line, recently updated his Twitter feed with the image mirrored here showing off the upcoming the missile launcher from Masterpiece Wheeljack MP-20. A Google translation of the tweet text gives us a little more information about the the launcher:

"Magnet gun of the right shoulder of the MP-20 foil Jack is supposed to be able to give them some elevation, pulling out the missile part.
It is a gimmick that can be used to reproduce such as Episode 15 of "The Rise of Atlantis!".

The missile is at least detachable from the launcher, and the missile can be pulled out. However, there's no indication of anything further as to whether or not it has a feature to launch it by way of any sort of trigger. Either way, it's still really exciting to see more and more of this anticipated release!

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack - Missile Launcher Shown by Shogo Hasui @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has listed a pre-order for an upcoming repaint of MP-18 Masterpiece Bluestreak from Takara-Tomy. No images are available but early details state that it will be an exclusive and a recolor of some sort (Diaclone, "Blue" Bluestreak perhaps?).

Join in on the speculation on the forums and stay tuned for details as they drop!

Original Source: MP-18 Bluestreak Special Edition Coming @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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In conjunction with Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014, Hasbro UK has released more Transformers Toy info to the Idle Hands Blog.

This time we have Deluxe Generations Figures and Battle Master toys.

Transformers Generations Deluxe Action Figures:
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 on a journey into the shrouded prehistory of the metallic world of Cybertron and into the future! Choose from Tankor, Crosscut or Rattrap. Shipping April 2014 Additional figures include Waspinator, Scoop, Arcee and Chromia.

Transformers Battle Masters:
These figures can be controlled with two interchangeable game controllers. lock your fingers into the controller, and the figures are ready for Fight Night! Then, complete your game with the iPad/iPhone app. The starter two-pack includes figures of Optimus Prime ("The Diesel Destroyer") and Megatron ("The Calamity of Humanity"). Use this set and get started with your Battle Masters collection! Shipping April 2014.

The Battle Masters will also come in single packs with Autobots Prowl ("The Pride of the Low-Ride") and Bumblebee ("The King of Sting") and Decepticons Starscream ("The Emperor of Energon") and Barricade ("The Prince of Punishment").

You can check out the images at Idle Hands Blog.

Original Source: More Transformers Product Info From Hasbro UK – Generations And Battle Masters @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We are receiving news from Malaysia that a huge number of tickets has been sold for the Hasbro Transformers Expo Malaysia 2014; which is happening this Friday and will go on till February 16th (coincides with the "Visit Malaysia Year" celebrations)

Fellow fans at Transmy (a group of Malaysian Transformers fans) is behind this wonderful endeavor and they are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Transformers Franchise by bringing to the expo more than 1,520 limited edition Transformers.

Transformers Expo Malaysia is happening at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting this Friday 31st of January 2014.

Original Source: Hasbro Transformers Expo Malaysia 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The wait is over, the guessing and speculation can stop. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Transformers, this year at BotCon 2014 you'll be treated to Pirates Vs Knights as the convention theme!

The Transformers Collector's Club just now revealed the theme for this year's Botcon set: Pirates Vs Knights. Issue #55 of the TCC magazine will also give us the first look at Cannonball, Captain of the Star Seekers!

What do you think of BotCon 2014's theme? Excited?

Keep it here at TFW as more BotCon news breaks.

Original Source: BotCon 2014 Theme Revealed: Pirates Vs Knights! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a product catalog by Carrera Toys, we now have with us a very clear render of Transformers: Age Of Extinction Bumblebee.

The track set will come with a 4.2 meter track, Bumblebee Slot Car (2014 Chevrolet Concept Camaro) and Lockdown Slot Car (2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe):

Wild Action
Who’ll be first over the line? Guide your favourite character to victory around this high-speed circuit! Transformers bring genuine cult action kicks to bedrooms and basements. A blockbusting spectacle otherwise only seen at the movies. The 4.2 meter Transformers’ circuit offers every type of action you could dream of with a fly-over that test nerves to the limit – and ensures hours of great racing entertainment with two well-matched and ruthless opponents. It’s time for the final showdown! Ready, steady – go!

Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Clear Look At Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Bumblebee In Robot Mode @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Producer Jeff Kline spoke to Keep Me Current, to let us in on the fact that the next Transformers animated series is in production:

"Q: Of everything you’ve done, and everything you could do, why comic books?
A: Well, I’ve been almost five years going back and forth between the coasts. I’d like to live here more full-time. But it’s really hard to run a show from 3,000 miles away and, for the time being anyway, it seems like it’s going to be a hard time to get the networks to let me run an animated series out of Portland. I do still have a development deal with Hasbro. I have another “Transformers” series coming; that’s in full-blown production right now. I have a documentary I executive-produced that’s coming out this year, as well as other TV and movie projects, but I’ve been looking for something I can do from here. With comic books, you don’t have to be on a studio lot. It’s a lot of working with freelancers who can be anywhere in the country. It’s a business that’s very used to happening not in person. So, it’s a good business to start from my home in Cape Elizabeth."

Original Source: Jeff Kline Confirms The Next Transformers Series Is In Production @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mobage have announced their latest Transformers Legends episode content. The latest episode, Revelation, features Sideswipe and Bludgeon, along with Thunderwing according to the announcement post on the Mobage Facebook page:

Thunderwing and the Decepticons have plans to overtake a Sun-Farming facility, but a spy has thrown a wrench in the works by alerting the Autobots.

The event as always is set to run for one week starting from today. Head on over to the Mobage Transformers Legends page to find out more about the game.

Original Source: Transformers Legend Game Revelation Event @ 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!

Henkei Galvatron MOSC - $59.99
Masterpiece Smokescreen - $69.99 (FREE SHIPPING with coupon code)
Masterpiece Streak (Bluestreak/Silverstreak) - $69.99
Masterpiece Prowl - $69.99
New Diecast Vehicle Voltron figure - $199.99
E-hobby exclusive translucent United Galvatron figure - $59.99
Million Publishing exclusive United Artfire figure - $89.99
Tokyo Toy Show exclusive Darkside Optimus Prime figure - $49.99
Tokyo Toy Show exclusive Darkside Megatron figure - $49.99

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update 1/30/2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Get ready to cuddle with your favorite robots in disguise. Spanish toy firm Famosa has struck a deal with Hasbro to develop a range of plush products based on iconic Hasbro brands including Transformers (Other franchises include My Little Pony and Mr. Potato Head).

Famosa has worked with Hasbro before for their Furby Plush line and this will be an extension of their partnership. The company has revealed images of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and Mr. Potato Head Plushies but has not revealed any of the Transformers toys.

Transformers plush products will hit retail this summer.

Original Source: Famosa Partners With Hasbro For Transformers Plush Toys @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ 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.

#1 Hot News!

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It will start shipping on the same day

Takara Transformers Exclusive Fire Blast Grimlock.
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Takara Transformers Exclusive Thundercracker.
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Hasbro Transformers Generations 2014 Deluxe Wave 3 Sealed Case of 8.
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Generations 2014 Deluxe Wave 3 Set of 3 (Hasbro Transformers).
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Bullsfire DB-01 Air Strike.
Pre-order. Available in May 2014.
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Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack.
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1277 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.