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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1280 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of the latest edition of Japanese hobby magazine Figure King, check out this image of the Transformers Cloud Starscream toy. Revealed to us earlier today, Transformers Cloud Starscream is a redeco of the Generations Doubledealer toy, which is a retooled Voyager Blitzwing.

Transformers Cloud Starscream sports a typically Starscream deco with blue forearms, red on either side of his cockpit chest and red stripes on the wings. The jet mode is a decent albeit less sleek than usual interpretation of the usual Starscream jet mode, and tank mode looks pretty fitting.

Cloud Starscream comes with two new accessories, a pair of Nul-Rays. They are in fact the same accessories from Masterpiece MP-3 Starscream, and they peg into the backs of the shoulders in robot mode, the underside of the wings for jet mode and the sides of the tank in tank mode.

For reference we've also uploaded with this story the picture of Brawn from the cross sell of the GDO Protectobot Hot Spot box. GDO Brawn is a retooled version of First Edition Transformers Prime Bulkhead, with a new head.

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Starscream Toy Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We are still waiting for the Transformers: Age Of Extinction Teaser Trailer. Meanwhile, JoBlo has uploaded the 2K HD version of Transformers: Age Of Extinction Super Bowl Spot to You Tube.

All the previous videos were 1080p HD but with 2K HD we are treated with a 1440p HD version of the trailer.

However, some devises you use may be incompatible to watch this version of the Super Bowl Spot and requires a screen with a compatible resolution to enjoy it fully.

Transformers: Age Of Extinction was filmed with 6K Resolution which is approximately 10X the resolution of 1080p HD.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction 2K HD Super Bowl Spot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Masterpiece Optimus Prime has returned to Hasbro with the Chinese New Year themed Year of the Horse edition. Sporting a darker red and blue with gold trim and a clear trailer, this special edition is part of the Thrilling 30 30th anniversary line up. Overall he is the same build quality as the previous release by Hasbro, tho this version does not have a roller or spike figure included. Whether or not you grab him will basically come down to if you like the deco or not. We've done up a gallery of the big guy for you, recently released at TRU stores nation wide. It is also available at site sponsor Big Bad Toy Store as a shared exclusive (and a little cheaper to boot). So, check out the full gallery below, some key shots are attached to this story. Make sure to let us know what you think on the 2005 Boards!

Optimus Prime (Year of the Horse Masterpiece) - Full Gallery

Original Source: TFW2005 YOTH Optimus Prime Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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After the Toy Fair 2014, we've been receiving lots of Official Press Releases and Images of Transformers Toys and Merchandise. Many of them feature products based on the upcoming movie; Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

MV Sports has signed a deal with Hasbro to manufacture merchandise such as Transformers 4 Bikes, Helmets, Skateboards and other Sports Items. Some of the items were on display at the Hasbro booth during Toy Fair.

Today, we have with us the Official Images and Information of MV Sports Transformers: Age Of Extinction Merchandise.

Items include:

• Safety Helmet
• Skateboard (Domestic)
• Folding In-line Scooter (Domestic)
• Mask Scooter
• Truck Scooter (Domestic)
• 16" Bike
• 6v Battery Powered Bumblebee Ride-On

If you are interested... you can check out more details, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction MV Sports Merchandise @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We can now share with you a look at the Transformers Cloud Brawn figure. Cloud Brawn is based on the unreleased Generations GDO Brawn, a First Edition Transformers Prime Bulkhead with a new head. It seems that compared to the unreleased GDO deco that Cloud Brawn has a tweaked deco which includes silver forearms and perhaps a more muted / toy accurate green.

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Brawn Toy Picture @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Dinobots - they're the new Predacons, at least in terms of the number of third party groups working on them! The latest group to throw their hat into the ring is Gigapower. They are also tackling the Masterpiece Dinobot scene, and they have unveiled a look at their first release, an unofficial Masterpiece Snarl. Check out the grey resin prototype image at left.

For those keeping score, this means there is an unofficial Masterpiece Slag / Slug coming from Fanstoys (makers of Quakewave), a Swoop coming from new group Bullsfire, Snarl from these guys, and Hasbro / Takara-Tomy have made a Grimlock.

Won't someone please give Sludge some love?

Original Source: Gigapower Third Party Masterpiece Dinobots Snarl @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Melanie Specht is a lovely lady who got a chance to work on the upcoming Michael Bay movie; Transformers: Age Of Extinction. She is an actress and her role in the movie is to be the senior executive assistant to Joshua; played by Stanley Tucci. MovieHole had the pleasure to interview her and she had this to say:

Firstly I’d like to say congratulations on landing your role in Transformers 4! Can you tell us much about the character you play in the film?
My character is Joshua’s senior executive assistant. The very talented and gracious Stanley Tucci plays Joshua. On set director Michael Bay referred to my character as the “Grande Dame”, I got a kick out of that!

"Grande Dame" in french means "Great Lady". So, the question of the hour is... Is she more than meets the eye?

Only time can tell folks. Check out the rest of her interview at MovieHole.

Original Source: Melanie Specht Talks About Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Member GabrielPrime is bringing us even more promotional material for the Theater release of Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

These products will be available to you when you visit the theater to watch the upcoming movie on June 27th. We have with us some images of:

Cups
Toppers
Dogtags
Keychains
Waterbottles
... and Popcorn Tubs

The promotional material also give us a good look at previously unseen simple renders of Drift, Crosshairs and Lockdown. Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Theater Promotions - Cups, Keychains, Dogtags And More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Slated for release sometime in August of this year and priced at 5940 Yen each (Or around $58 US at the current exchange rate), Takara Tomy has uploaded new images of the upcoming second wave of Transformers Cloud releases: Takara Tomy Mall exclusive Brawn (From the Transformers Prime First Edition Voyager Bulkhead mold, with the cancelled Transformers Generations GDO Headsculpt of Brawn) and e-HOBBY exclusive Starscream (From the Generations Voyager Blitzwing/Doubledealer mold, with new null-ray weapons.)

Original Source: Additional Photos of Transformers Cloud Brawn and Starscream @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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It's a Wonder Festival adventure with Vangelus and Seth, along with leakage, legal parties, and bacterial infection.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 291

And have a listen to our chat with TFcon's Colin Douglas about TFcon Chicago, happening in October!

Supplemental 42 - An American TFcon

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 291 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Moving onto a more kid-friendly Transformers Mobile Game, there is also an announcement for a mobile game based on the upcoming Transformers: Battle Masters toy line.

"The TRANSFORMERS Battle Masters game allows players the chance to battle in the ring with their favorite TRANSFORMERS characters. Choose your TRANSFORMERS bot, select your match and then get in the ring! Start playing with two characters - Bumblebee “The King of Sting” and Starscream “The Emperor of Energon” then defeat your opponent, level up and battle to win championship belts and unlock up to 6 additional characters!"

• Choose your side: Autobot or Decepticon! Up to 8 Transformers bots to choose from like Optimus Prime “The Diesel Destroyer” and Megatron ”The Calamity of Humanity”.
• Head to head TRANSFORMERS bot battling action!
• Swipe the screen to knock your opponent out with massive punches!
• Land several successful punches to energize your TRANSFORMERS bot and throw a SUPER PUNCH!

The game is now available for iOS and Android.

Original Source: Transformers: Battle Masters Mobile Game Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a new update from our sponsors at TFsource. Check out a quick rundown below and read on for the full update:

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This week we have some great preorders like Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah, Make Toys - Manga Mech Series - Trash-Talk & Cogwheel - Set of 2 Figures, Make Toys - M.F.B. - My First Blaster, Make Toys - Armageddon - Add-on Kit, Japanese Generations - Thundercracker and Fireblast Grimlock Exclusives, Henkei Classics - Autobot Warriors - Ratchet Kup Perceptor 3-Pack, MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak - Exclusive Edition, and MP-14 - Masterpiece Red Alert! We also have new instock items like Transformazing Toys Pandora's Box sets, Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2, Xovergen - TF-01B - Trailer Force - Black Nemesis Version, Fansproject - Causality M3 Crossfire Intimidator, and MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin.

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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 24 February 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a Press Release for a new mobile game titled Transformers: Battle For Cybertron. Now this isn't an ordinary Transformers game... it's a casino.

"International Game Technology, a global leader in gaming systems technology, and DoubleDown Casino, the world's largest social casino, bring "more than meets the eye" to social games this month with the launch of the TRANSFORMERS Battle for Cybertron game on desktop and mobile. Players can experience the legendary battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS with Planet Cybertron's heroes and villains including OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, GRIMLOCK, SHOCKWAVE, RATCHET and BUMBLEBEE in the latest Hasbro release on DoubleDown Casino. The 40-line, five reel, high-energy slot is packed with innovative mystery and bonus features."

You can read the entire Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Mobile Social Game - Transformers: Battle For Cybertron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In March the final chapter of Transformers Regneration 1, issue #100, will be released and conclude the saga that kicked off way back in 1984 with Marvel's The Transformers issue #1!

To celebrate the end of this series, the conclusion of the storyline and our favorite robots in disguise turning 30, Orbital Comics in London, UK, will be holding a signing! Writer Simon Furman, artists Andrew Wildman and Geoff Senior, inker Stephen Baskerville, colourist John-Paul Bove and cover colourist Jason Cardy will be in Orbital on Saturday 29th March from 2-4pm, where you can pick up a copy of The Transformers Regeneration One #100, get it signed and have a chat with the team behind the book!

If you're in London in the UK over that weekend, be sure to stop by! Orbital Comics are located at 8 Great Newport Street in London, near Leicester Square Tube station. Full details of the store and the event can be found here.

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration 1 Issue 100 UK Signing @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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In a bit of news that is sure to make all IDW/Last Stand of the Wreckers fans happy, the previously-cancelled Mach 5 Gauntlet project has been revived by Mech Ideas! They will be creating this figure alongside their Animated line and whatever other products they may have planned.

Gauntlet is a representation of IDW/LSOTW Ironfist (or "Fisitron"), staying very true to his depiction by Nick Roche and Alex Milne. We also have some comparison pictures of the prototype, with him alongside Generations Springer and Mech Ideas Demolition Crue Geminus.

Mech Ideas' Facebook page notes that it will be available at a "lower price" than it was previously, and pre-orders will be coming soon. Keep an eye out as we bring you all the latest updates on this figure.

Check out the images after the jump then share your thoughts about this revived project in the discussion thread!

Wreck 'n' Rule!

Original Source: 3rd Party Mach 5 Gauntlet Project Revived by Mech Ideas - Not-IDW Ironfist/Fisitron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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We showed you the iTunes Transformers Regeneration One #99 preview a few weeks back, now we've got the full preview for you!

Transformers Regeneration One #99
THE WAR TO END ALL WARS! Can the Autobots prevail against JHIAXUS' New Cybertronian Empire? The disastrous invasion ends in dramatic and shocking fashion with twists, shocks and surprises galore, and STARSCREAM right in the thick of things. Dark forces are stirring for the final chapter of the original TRANSFORMERS epic!

Read on to preview this issue!

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration One #99 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: More than Meets the Eye writer James Roberts recently held a contest on his Twitter, asking for fans to come up with the best tagline for the comic's upcoming second season. As a reward, whoever won would receive news of who would be joining the crew of the Lost Light (AKA the Crusadercons) after Dark Cybertron.

James has chosen to reveal the character to all via his Twitter: Bluestreak! In an interesting bit of trivia, this character was originally going to fill Swerve's roll in the cast before being replaced by the quest-loving bot.

James has also tweeted both the tagline and theme song for MTMTE season 2.

Everything kicks off soon in April with the first issue of the second season, Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #28!

Original Source: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye Season 2 - New Lost Light Crewmember Announced! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party group Mech Ideas seems to be having one awesome day for new reveals! This time around we have our very first prototype images of the highly anticipated Techno Toon Titans Bluster and Trench! Animated fans can rejoice!

Thanks to preorder listings from site sponsor BigBadToyStore, this is our first look at prototypes of the project that is set to be released in June. This set has been teased at us for awhile now, but the homages of Huffer and Pipes from fan favorite series Transformers Animated seem to be in full swing!

Sound off after the jump and let us know if you're preordering!

Original Source: Mech Ideas Techno Toon Titans Bluster & Trench Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy Mall and Transformers Asia have put up new images of the Japan and Asia Exclusive Transformers Generations Autobot Specialists set. The set re-releases Classics Mirage, Universe Hound (with Ravage) and Universe Ironhide, all in sharp new decos with metallic paint. They are due for release on 25 March

In Asia there is a freebie to accompany the release of the set - an earphone cap plug for smartphones. More information on it is available here.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Transformers Generations Autobot Specialists Hound, Mirage and Ironhide Three Pack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member SydneyY for passing this along - According to a blog post by Snakas (Autobase Aichi), Takara designer Shogo Hasui gave a short interview to Figure-oh magazine about the Masterpiece line. In it, he offers a few previously-unknown and potentially interesting tidbits about the line:

- MP Wheeljack's colour scheme in vehicle mode is close to the real car, but he tried to make the robot mode's colours as close to the cartoon as possible.
- WJ's shoulder cannon can be attached to the car roof.
- WJ's Wings on the back do not require detaching when transforming.
- Thanks to Tomica (Tomy's Hot Wheels size, real vehicle base toy car series) it has become much easier to negotiate with car manufacturers. (I assume easier than when dealing with them as Takara, since Tomy has long-established connections thanks to Tomica)
- The sales of MP Lambor to Streak were excellent, and as a result, Smokescreen could have additional parts, and Wheeljack could be developed without considering re-purposing the mould.
- The first 3 real vehicle MPs were meant to be "Super Cars".

Original Source: Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece Line and Wheeljack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Another month rolls around, and so does another batch of Dengeki Hobby scans, this time from the magazine's April 2014 issue. This issue features images of upcoming Transformers releases, such as the first release in Japan's Transformers: Lost Age toyline (A First Edition Age of Extinction Prime redeco it seems), the recently revealed Transformers Cloud Brawn and Starscream, Transformers iPhone cases, and previously seen Generations (Namely the Micron Combiner, the "Fireblast" Grimlock, and Micron Legend Starscream) and Masterpiece Soundblaster/Ratbat and G2 Sideswipe images.

Original Source: New Dengeki Hobby April 2014 Scans: Generations, Cloud and More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Toy Fair 2014 is upon us, and Vangelus whips Aaron and Omegus Prime into talking about its relationship to console gaming and Titus Welliver.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 292

And have a listen to our chat with TFcon's Colin Douglas about TFcon Chicago, happening in October!

Supplemental 42 - An American TFcon

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 292 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for next Wednesday, March 5th. Next week brings us the Transformers Prime: Ultimate Bumblebee DVD, and a new revision case of Transformers Generations Voyagers featuring Rhinox and Whirl.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME ULTIMATE BUMBLEBEE DVD
From Shout! Factory! Join Bumblebee and the rest of the valiant Autobots, led by the legendary Optimus Prime, in this exciting collection of Bumblebee's best moments among the Transformers. Unleashing the antics of everyone's favorite yellow-hued transforming autobot hero, Ultimate Bumblebee is guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat. And the four episodes, hand-picked for this release, will definitely have you understanding why Bumblebee is everyone's favorite lovable little scout. Featuring the voice talents of returning Transformers legends Peter Cullen and Frank Welker alongside a superstar cast including Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator) and Will Friedle (Boy Meets World)!

TRANSFORMERS GEN VOYAGER AF ASST 201402 revision 2
There is more than meets the eye to these figures from Transformers in the larger Voyager scale! Drawn from Transformers' long history, Rhinox comes from Beast Wars while Whirl makes a return from G1. Each figure transforms from vehicle (or creature) to robot and back. Asst contains 4 figures; 2 of each character.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for March 5th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Asia Facebook Page has revealed the Asian Market Exclusive (aka, everything in Asia that's NOT Japan) commemorative coin for MP-13B Soundblaster and Ratbat, which will come free from any retailer in Asia when purchasing the MP-13B Soundblaster beginning next month.

As with the Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe, this coin is a reuse of the coin from the toy's original release (This time being MP-13 Soundwave) in different packaging.

Original Source: Asia Exclusive MP-13B Soundblaster Commemorative Coin @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.