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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards members Acesan and yuujin-mikeru we have our first confirmation of a retail purchase of the IDW Generations Skrapnel and Tailgate!

Board member yuujin-mikeru was able to purchase the two figures (who are also packaged with their Mini-Con partners Reflector and Groundpounder) at a Toys 'R' Us in the Philippines.

Board member Acesan also was nice enough to provide an in-depth review of Generations IDW Tailgate and Groundbuster.

These figures are due out in May, so expect to see a wider release soon!

Original Source: Generations Skrapnel and Tailgate Released In The Philippines + In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it have once again updated their online episode schedule for Transformers Rescue Bots. This time out we can share information on the 12th episode of the second season:

S2 E12 - Space Bots
Airdate - 05/10/2014
Doc and Graham are stranded in orbit; Rescue Bots set out to save them.

For those of us marking their calendars, here's a list of upcoming episodes:

4/12/2014 Blame the Gremlins
4/19/2014 Feed the Beast
4/26/2014 What Lies Below
5/03/2014 What Rises Above
05/10/2014 Space Bots

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 2 Episode 12 "Space Bots" Information @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards members Acesan and yuujin-mikeru we have our first confirmation of a retail purchase of the IDW Generations Skrapnel and Tailgate!

Board member yuujin-mikeru was able to purchase the two figures (who are also packaged with their Mini-Con partners Reflector and Groundpounder) at a Toys 'R' Us in the Philippines.

Board member Acesan also was nice enough to provide an in-depth review of Generations IDW Tailgate and Groundbuster.

These figures are due out in May, so expect to see a wider release soon!

Original Source: Generations Skrapnel and Tailgate Released In The Philippines and In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: TFsource SourceNews for April 7, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Ener-Con is proud to welcome their 2014 Guest of Honour Michael Chain to the convention this August. Michael is best known to Transformers fans as the Generation 1 voices of Powerglide, Hoist, Red Alert, Raoul & Skids! As well Michael is an accomplished musician & writer, having worked on cartoon series like She-Ra, Rambo, Police Academy and more. Michael will be at Ener-Con all weekend long, meeting fans and signing autographs, as well as taking part in a Q&A and Script reading alongside Ener-Con attendees.

Original Source: Michael Chain to attend Ener-Con 2014 in Manitoba @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Shout Factory has updated with a new budget DVD offering due out in July 2014. To keep with the upcoming live action Transformers Movie theme, they'll be collecting Dinobot focused episodes of the G1 cartoon onto a disc titled Transformers More Than Meets The Eye!: Roar Of The Dinobots Check out the PR hype and cover art after the break!

Original Source: G1 DVD Roar Of The Dinobots Coming From Shout Factory @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005.COM member Acesan dropped by to show us some in hand images of the recently-released Generations Skrapnel and Reflector! These images give us many angles of these figures, as well as a comparison with the original Generation One Shrapnel, showing us that these figures are very similar in size. Also, Skrapnel is very faithful in comparison with its G1 counterpart, and (as member Jalaguy notes) the Reflector weapon accessory transforms into a gun that looks very reminiscent of the original grenade launcher!

With these figures now showing up in the Philippines, will a US release be far behind? Let's hope not!

Be sure to check the images mirrored here after the jump!

Original Source: Generations Skrapnel and Reflector - In Hand Images! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The May issue of Hyper Hobby features the closest look yet at TakaraTomy's upcoming Transformers Movie Advanced AD-01 Optimus Prime. You can clearly tell which parts will be chromed and where the metallic silver paint will be applied.

Movie Advanced AD-01 Optimus Prime is due out in May for 7500 yen. Read on to check out the latest scan courtesy of TAG Hobby.

Original Source: Closer Look At Movie Advanced AD-01 Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Welcome to TFW’s Transformers at 30 retrospective! Over the next 30 days we will be counting down to the anniversary of the franchise we all know and love with a year-by-year walk down memory lane, remembering the highs and the lows, the cartoons, the comics and the toys which have contributed to the franchise and shaped what we know as Transformers today. Let’s dive right in with the year that started it all - 1984.

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 1984 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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We'll need to file this one as a rumor for now, but none the less it's very interesting to read that Jagex, the makers behind the online video game Transformers Universe could possibly be hinting at a few toy releases from the video game.

In a recent interview with GamesBeat Jagex chief executive officer Mark Gerhard was quoted saying “[Hasbro] has taken a number of bots we’ve created and turned them into a toy line.”

We're not sure what the comment is referring to exactly, or if we fans are reading into things too much. This could possibly be referring to toys such as Thundertron, Ironhide and Rumble that were released in the Prime toy-line.

Could this rumor be the start of a few new Generations figures? An entire toy-line of sorts? We're not sure yet, but keep it locked here on TFW2005 as more news trickles in and check out the full interview after the jump.

Original Source: RUMOR: Transformers Universe Toys? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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They hype has been building ever since BotCon revealed their "Classics/Generations" styled Scorponok for this year's BotCon. Today they revealed a little more showing off the jet mode, but more importantly giving us our first look at Olin Zarak, the retooled Headmaster designed to work with the figure.

Pictured in the new images we can also see that Olin Zarak can even somewhat sit inside the jet mode of Scorponok, though the cockpit cannot be closed.

Jump straight to here to continue discussing one of the biggest BotCon reveals we've seen yet!

Original Source: BotCon's 2014 Scorponok's Jet Mode and First Look At Olin Zarak @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Ameba Hobby Shop Blog we have new images of the prototype of the Takara Tomy ARTS MegaDrive Megatron.

We first reported news of this item back at Wonder Festival 2014. You may remember this figure is an officially licensed Takara product meant to be a transforming Sega Mega Drive (Or Sega Genesis, for North American readers) that turns into a Generation 1 styled Megatron.

As of right now there is no ordering information, but keep it locked here on TFW2005 as we learn more about this item.

Original Source: Takara Tomy ARTS MegaDrive Megatron New Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the AmiAmi we have a look at some upcoming products displayed at the Miyazawa Mokei Spring Exhibition in Japan. Seen here are shots of an Alpha Trion non-transforming figure, Autobot and Decepticon insignias, another look at Megadrive Megatron, and the Optimus Prime statue by Prime1 with his shotgun accessory, recently seen over at Sideshow. Check out the shots after the break!

Original Source: New Transformers Goods At Miyazawa Mokei Spring Exhibition @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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GM's PR team for the Chinese market has updated with additional promotional images of their Transformers Age of Extinction campaign, this time featuring high res renders of their TRAX bot. We get a nice clear shot of the hand and the head, along with shots of the full bot on a banner in the background of a promo video. Check out all the shots after the break, thanks to GabrielPrime of the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: New Chinese Market GM Age of Extinction Promotional Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to eBay member lena81822 we see Transformers Generations 20th Anniversary Tankor is now out in the wild. This usually means he should be hitting packaging and shipping (from China) soon, hopefully along with the rest of the wave. But, if you can't wait, you can grab yours now via the auction. Check it out here: Transformers Generations 30th Deluxe Class Tankor.

Original Source: Generations Deluxe Tankor In Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Singapore based Parenting website; MummySG (Yes you heard right; it's… Mummy) is announcing the Midnight Launch of Transformers: Age Of Extinction toys in Singapore with collaboration from Hasbro Singapore.

Here's the announcement:

"Be the first to own the much-anticipated Transformers Age of Extinction toys at the stroke of midnight!

As we countdown to the launch of Transformers Age of Extinction toys, revel in fun-filled activities and have your photos taken with your favourite Transformers characters.

In addition, the top spender of the night will win a Gold-plated Optimus Prime Leader class and limited edition premiums to be redeemed with purchases. With minimum purchase of Optimus Prime and Grimlock figures, you will receive a pair of preview movie tickets to catch the movie, Transformers : Age of Extinction.

The excitement begins once the clock strikes at midnight.

Event Details
Name: TRANSFORMERS Age of Extinction Toys Launch Midnight Madness event @ Toys’R’Us
Date: Friday, 16th May 2014
Time: 10PM – 3AM (17th May)
Venue: Toy’R’Us Forum
Forum The Shopping Mall #03-03/25
583 Orchard Road, Singapore 238884

For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/hasbrosingapore"

Original Source: Transformers: Age Of Extinction Toyline Midnight Launch Party In Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers debuted to great excitement in 1984. Their initial success was such that the cartoon show was extended with an additional 49 episodes and an animated movie was also put into production. The comic, originally intended as a four issue limited series, became an ongoing ably written by Marvel’s Bob Budiansky, while the UK comic, which had debuted in 1984 along with the US Marvel comic, began to create its own stories written by the one and only Simon Furman. The toyline underwent an expansion with its 1985 range, adding not only more toys from Diaclone and Microchange, but toys licensed from other Japanese toylines and manufacturers as well.

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 1985 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Hat tip goes out to TFW2005 boards member captain N for pointing us in the right direction to an Amazon listing for Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series. Shout Factory is making a push to have this series released on DVD this August 5th at an MSRP of $44.99, but you can pre-order it now on Amazon for around $31!

The Cybertron DVD news was first reported by TVShowsOnDvd.com, which they've also pointed out the Amazon listing currently states the product is for "The Complete Series," though that could just be an Amazon glitch. They were able to grab a screen shot earlier with the listing stating is was indeed for Transformers Cybertron.

Will you be purchasing the final arc of the Unicron Trilogy? Sound off after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Cybertron DVD Release This August @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Northwest Fan Ventures, is pleased to announce the first Cybertronian Festival. CybFest NW will celebrate all things Transformers with a Pacific Northwest spin. The new convention will take place on August 16, 2014 at Kent Commons in Kent, Wa.

Original Source: CybFest NW announced for August 16th in Kent, Wa @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Robotkingdom has put up a listing for the Takara-exclusive Transformers: Age of Extinction LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime figure. From what can be made out in the blurry image, it seems to be the Advanced AD-01 Optimus Prime figure done up in a slightly more movie-accurate deco. But the main attraction of the product is the trailer, which appears to transform into a DOTM-styled jetwing pack that the Autobot leader can wear.

Check it out after the jump and share your thoughts in the discussion thread.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Takara LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is very happy to welcome voice actor and director Susan Blu to TFcon Toronto 2014 for the 30th anniversary of Transformers celebration.

Sue is known to fans as the voice of Arcee in Transformers the Movie and Seasons 3 and 4 of The Transformers (Generation 1), and reprised the role in Transformers Animated). Additionally she was the voice director for Beast Wars, Beast Machines and Transformers Animated. Ms. Blu will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long.

TFcon Toronto – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 11th to 13th, 2014. TFcon will return to the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. You can book your discounted room now via the 2014 hotel reservation website.

TFcon Toronto 2014 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including GARRY CHALK the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines and Optimus Prime in Armada, Energon and Cybertron as well as AARON ARCHER former Creative Lead for all Transformers partnerships, SARAH STONE artist for IDW’s Transformers: Windblade miniseries with more TBA.

Original Source: Transformers Voice Actor Sue Blu to attend TFcon Toronto 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Jagex are at The Gadget Show Live in Birmingham in the UK this week through Sunday with their Transformers MOTA (Massive Online Tactical Action). We stopped by to check out the game, which is looking very slick and promises to be a lot of fun when it launches this summer.

What we thought might interest you would be a look at the cool artwork of the characters adorning Jagex's booth. Along with their own creations including Conduit and Duststorm, it might interest you to know that the booth featured some new artwork for a few classic Transformers characters including Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee (we also think that you might be looking at Ratchet and possibly Arcee or Elita-1 in some of the other pieces)

We've also learned that the setting of the game has shifted - while at its inception, Transformers Universe was going to be a part of the Aligned Continuity with Transformers Prime and the War for Cybertron series, it is now a separate entity all of its own under the Transformers Generations banner (hence the reinterpretation of some classic characters)

The team at Jagex are very excited for the game and have a lot of cool stuff in store to reveal going forward - so be sure to keep eyes on our site right here and the Transformers Universe homepage for more information.

Original Source: Jagex Transformers Universe New Character Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Previously we've brought you a news regarding the technology behind the Ariel Photography of Transformers: Age Of Extinction. For the task, ShotOver K1 Camera Systems were used.

Today, we received a press release from ShotOver stating that they will be showcasing the capabilities of the K1 at the NAB Show 2014. Though there is no confirmation of actual footage from Transformers: Age Of Extinction will be shown, the press release mainly highlights what was done during the principal photography of Transformers 4.

NAB Show 2014 is happening from 7th April to 10th April (making tomorrow its last day) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. SHOTOVER Camera Systems can be found at booth C12635.

You can read the entire press release, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Footage Shown At NAB Show 2014? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Comic book website Comics Alliance recently sat down with Transformers: Windblade writer Mairghread Scott and artist Sarah Stone to discuss the upcoming series. Multiple subjects are discussed, including how the pair got involved with the comic, the creative process, the subject of females, and how accessible it is to fans.

Check it out and discuss after the jump, and be sure to pick up the first issue when it's released next Wednesday, April 16!

Original Source: New Comics Alliance Mairghread Scott & Sarah Stone Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The Dawn of the Autobots is upon us, my friends, and TFW2005 member D-Drive is here to inform us of the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week, April 16. Coming our way is Windblade #1 and the first Dark Cybertron TPB.

TRANSFORMERS WINDBLADE #1 Of(4) (also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variant covers)

(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Sarah Stone (CA) Casey W. Coller
WHO IS WINDBLADE? In the aftermath of DARK CYBERTRON, WINDBLADE takes the planet by storm. But where did she come from-and what does her secret mean to the future of the TRANSFORMERS? A powerful new chapter in the TRANSFORMERS saga begins here!

TRANSFORMERS DARK CYBERTRON TP

(W) James Roberts, John Barber (A) Andrew Griffith & Various (CA) Phil Jimenez
Shockwave makes a move millions of years in the planning-an ultimate strategy to remake Cybertron and destroy both the Autobots and Decepticons!

Collects Dark Cybertron #1, More Than Meets The Eye #23-25, and Robots In Disguise #23-24.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for April 16th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.