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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Comic Book Resources is bringing us the full details on what IDW shared at their WonderCon panel, which was apparently very busy and packed with fans. Leading the panel was John Barber along with Mairghread Scott, Flint Dille, and others. They each took the time to share some details about what the future of Transformers comics will hold in Robots in Disguise, Windblade, and More than Meets the Eye, and more. In addition, some other trivia was also shared. To give a brief summary...

• Some more details of how Windblade came into being
• More on the previously-reported Primacy series that Dille is writing
• Unfortunately for movie fans, it is confirmed that there will be no prequel comic for Age of Extinction
• Some details about the Transformers vs. G.I. Joe crossover comic, explaining how well it's coming along
• Barber also goes into detail about how the idea of Autobot Megatron came into being
• Who will be leading the Decepticons in Robots in Disguises' second season
• More on Soundwave's character
• On the subject of a possible My Little Pony/Transformers crossover, the response was that it had been pushed for, but there appears to be no concrete plans at the moment
• Another fan asked Barber the possibility of publishing Megatron's "gospel", Towards Peace. Unfortunately, there are no plans for that at the moment (but fingers crossed there's a chance of it happening in the future!)
• Finally, Windblade's character is gone into a little bit more

You can check out the full details after the jump (but beware of spoilers!) and discuss on the boards!

Original Source: IDW Shares New Transformers Comic Information at WonderCon Panel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from our previously-reported WonderCon news, TFW2005 boards member daimchoc was gracious enough to forward us some photos taken at the WonderCon IDW Transformers panel. These slides show various items from upcoming comics, including new, never-before-seen pages from upcoming issues of More than Meets the Eye, Robots in Disguise, Windblade, Transformers vs. G.I. Joe, and the newly-announced series, Primacy.

Check out our images after the jump, but tread carefully - for the images could be considered minor spoilers for what is to come...

Original Source: WonderCon IDW Transformers Comic Panel Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With the demise of Transformers Generation 2, the Transformers brand once again faced oblivion, and this time, it looked like Transformers might disappear from store shelves worldwide. Hasbro decided to take a gamble and hand the brand over to their subsidiary, Kenner, who had made the Star Wars and Super Powers lines in the 70s and 80s, and was doing well with Batman at the time. The result was a complete rebooting of the Transformers franchise. Cars, jets and other vehicles gave way to realistic animals with molded fur texture. Subgroups disappeared and line-wide size classes were established. Articulation on a level with the Cyberjets and other later Generation 2 designs became the norm.

The Beast Wars had begun.

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 1996 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hot on the heels of the reveal of the second assortment of Transformers movie Kre-O Microchangers, the official Transformers Facebook page has updated with official images of the 12 new Kreons. The new images give us a better look at the new characters, including Runamuck, Gears, Sunstreaker, Fuselage, Skalor, Blackarachnia and the rest. Check them out attached to this post, along with the earlier image so you know who is who.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Kre-O Microchangers Wave 2 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon.com has added a new preorder page for a Transformers: Phase 1 Omnibus Edition. The omnibus edition collects the entirety of the Transformers: Infiltration, Escalation and Devastation miniseries written by Simon Furman, which together kicked off the IDW Transformers comics universe. The preorder listing bills the omnibus as the "collection of the first three arcs of IDW's Transformers continuity", though it seems someone forgot a little thing called Stormbringer...

The omnibus volume presents a great way to get up to speed on the earliest part of IDW's Transformers universe. It's a paperback, priced at $21.34 and due for a release on September 16, 2014. There is no cover art available for this volume yet - so for now, enjoy this cover art from Transformers: Infiltration #0, pulled from the TFW comic resources section.

Original Source: IDW Transformers: Phase 1 Omnibus Edition Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Game Facebook page has added a couple of new images showing off Transformers: Age of Extinction Bumblebee in the new game from Activision, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. These new images which are almost certainly not from gameplay footage but rather promo screens show off the new earth mode of Bumblebee, who transforms into a 1970's muscle car in the new movie.

Original Source: Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark New Bumblebee Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ 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 season 2, episode 14, where computer troubles are making life hard for the residents of Griffin Rock:

S2 E14 - The Vigilant Town
Airdate - 05/24/2014
The new computer designed to keep Griffin Rock safe becomes dangerous.

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

4/26/2014 What Lies Below
5/03/2014 What Rises Above
5/10/2014 Space Bots
5/17/2014 The Island of Misfit Tech
5/24/2014 The Vigilant Town

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 2 Episode 13 "The Vigilant Town" Information @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Robots in Disguise ongoing series comic book artist Andrew Griffith will return to TFcon Toronto 2014. He will be available all weekend for commissions, prints and signings in the TFcon Toronto artist alley.

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 preregistration is now online. This is the only way to reserve the 2014 exclusive MASTERPIECE SHAFTER and to sign up for the customizing classes.

TFcon Toronto 2014 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including SUSAN BLU the voice of Generation 1 Arcee and voice director for Beast Wars, Beast Machines and Transformers Animated, 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 artist Andrew Griffith to attend TFcon Toronto 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Popular 3rd party group, Fanstoys, have updated with information on their next release as well as three more releases planned after that. You may know Fanstoys based off of their popular fan produced, unofficial Masterpiece Shockwave, Quakewave. Due for release soon is Scoria, their follow up, an unofficial Masterpiece Dinobot Slag. Tonight, the group has updated with two options for their third intended release named Soar, an unofficial Masterpiece Swoop. Their take on Dinobot Swoop will be available in two different color options. Red, for fans of the G1 toy, and Blue, for fans of his appearance in the original G1 cartoon.

On top of this exciting news, we have a picture revealing Fantoys next three releases after Scoria and Soar. The lineup of toys is called Iron Dibots, and unofficial Masterpiece versions of Snarl, Sludge and finally Grimlock will follow suit. Grimlock is surprising, as fans already have a well represented Masterpiece version of the character. But, fans unhappy that Scoria is going to be taller than the Hasbro/Takara release will be happy to hear a more scaled version is being planned.

Check out the new pics after the break!

Original Source: Fanstoys Soar Red and Blue Version, Unofficial Snarl, Sludge and Grimlock Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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1997 arrived and the Beast Wars entered their second year. The toys developed and became more complex, dropping some elements such as battlemasks and flip-changers, but also bringing back limited triple changing and combiners. Transformers returned to Japan once again with “Beast Wars: Super Robot Lifeform Transformer”, both as a toyline and also for the first time in seven years, a cartoon (albeit a dub of Mainframe’s work heavy on adlibbing). Amid all of this, the first Botcon Japan was held, and Kenner experimented with bringing back vehicle Transformers with the Machine Wars…

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 1997 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Another Day, Another Dollar. Well actually… Another Quarter, Another Few Million Dollars. Hasbro held their 2014 1st Quarter Earnings Call moments ago and the Staff of TFW2005 attended online. Nothing major was told but here's the summary.

• Quarter 2 Plans For Transformers: Age Of Extinction
• Transformers: Rescue Bots Revenue.
• Transformers: Battle Masters
• A look back at previous movie toy revenue.

Read a detailed report we transcribed, after the jump.

Original Source: TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro 2014 1st Quarter Earnings Call @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Primacy artist Livio Ramondelli has uploaded to his Instagram an interlocking cover for the book, featuring various characters that will be appearing in the series.

Transformers: Primacy was revealed at WonderCon and is being written by Flint Dille and Chris Metzen, with artwork by Livio Ramondelli - and will be starting this August.

Check the cover out after the jump!

Update: Livio has posted a higher quality version of the cover on his Deviantart. Check it out!

Original Source: Transformers: Primacy Interlocking Cover by Livio Ramondelli @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is some good news for UK fans looking to expand their Masterpiece Transformers collections - via 2005 boards member robotmel, we have learned that UK Toys R Us stores have the upcoming Hasbro versions of Masterpiece Prowl and Sunstorm in their computer systems. Prowl is priced at £59.99 with a reference of 958298 and Sunstorm at £69.99 with a reference of 958883. The prices in turn might be a clue at the approximate retail price of these two Masterpieces when they also arrive in the US later this year.

Original Source: Masterpiece Prowl and Sunstorm Coming to the UK Toys R Us Stores? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has updated their Official Transformers Toy Website with a new look and content to market their upcoming toyline for Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

The site gives us a very detailed look at the new simpler transformation.

If you visit the Games menu you'll find some neat little Flash games featuring the characters from the movie; including Lockdown, Bumblebee, Drift and Grimlock .
"Energon Rally" features a side-scrolling Temple Run type of gameplay while "Feed Grimlock" features Kre-O toys where you… well, feed Vehicons to Grimlock (This is a game for kids!?!) in an Angry Birds style gameplay. Construct-bots game has been updated with AOE parts and will allow you to create your own Grimlockdown.

Toys menu contains info and images of AOE Toys and you can virtually Transform the toys via the Bots menu.

Videos menu contains the trailers (which we've seen before) and might get updated with new content. So watch out for that.

Also worth noticing is a "Coming Soon" notice for the Transformers 4 Mobile Game App.

...and one more thing about the site: SPOILERS!

Original Source: Hasbro Official Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Website Update - Info, Images, Games And More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFSource have sent us their latest newsletter update! Check out the low-down below, and read on for the full update:

Greetings Sourcefans!
The TFsource 3rd Annual Spring Cleaning Sale continues with over 200 items up to 75% off. Lots of great deals, deeper discounts taken on many existing sale items! This week we have new preorders like Fanstoys FT-05 Soar - Red & Blue Versions, 2014 - Transformers Generations Voyager Wave 3, BMOG™ - figure series, KFC - EAVI METAL Phase Three: A - Citizen Stack, KFC's KP-06 Hands & Gun Add-On Kits, KFC - EAVI METAL Phase Two - Sencho Barbossa Haiku And Tsunami, Xtransbots - MM-IV Ollie And MM-V Sonic! Check out our newest instock items this week, including TFC Toys - TFC-007 - Rage of Hercules Add-on Kit, Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander, and several Masterpiece figures! Be sure to visit the Source Blog for our latest Source Articles, Reviews and Interviews! Visit our sister site theToySource.com for non-transformers collectibles!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. New Fanstoys FT-05 Soar - Red & Blue Versions - preorders up!
2. TFsource 3rd Annual Spring Cleaning Sale!
3. New preorders up - BMOG series!
4. 3rd Party Customs Update!
5. Now Instock - Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander!
6. Masterpiece Updates!
7. Now Instock - Japanese Generations Exclusives Thundercracker & Fireblast Grimlock! Generations Preorders!
8. Now up for preorder - Optimus Prime & Megatron Business Card Holders/Cases!
9. Now up for preorder - Lost Age - LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime!
10. Now Instock - Make Toys Trash Talk & Cogwheels +M.F.B!
11. Officially Licensed Transformers Narrow Silk Neckties Up for Preorder!
12. Unique Toys - New Preorders and Restocked Items!
13. theToySource Updates!
14. Source Blog Updates!
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 21 April 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have announced the fifth member of their convention boxed set today and it is an impressive piece indeed. The fifth member of the set is Ginrai, a fiery red and orange redeco of the venerable Classics Optimus Prime figure.

Ginrai is the second Cybertronian Knight in the boxed set, and by way of an alternate wrist transformation is shown here holding his windvane as a shield - the windvane being adorned with the new symbol of the Cybertronian Knights.

The toy's deco is based on the "Fire Guts" Ginrai featured in the 1988 Japanese series, Transformers Chojin (Super God) Masterforce, which in that series was the final attack of the Godmaster, Super Ginrai and his powered up form God Ginrai. An E-Hobby exclusive depicting the attack was released in the early 2000s, which is where this deco takes its cues from.

With the reveal of Ginrai the five figures in this year's Botcon boxed set are known, and they are:

Ginrai from Classics Optimus Prime
Devcon from Generations Scourge, with a new head
Scorponok from Energon Scorponok, retooled to use a remolded Encore Spike as his Headmaster
Ferak from Universe Cyclonus
Cannonball from Prime Ratchet, with a new head

Botcon 2014 is being held over the weekend of June 19 - 22 in Pasadena, California. Visit the Botcon homepage for more information on the convention, the official 30th anniversary of Transformers convention and also the 20th anniversary Botcon!

Original Source: Botcon 2014 Exclusive Ginrai (Fiery Classics Optimus Prime!) Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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IDW continues it's big push for the next wave of Transformers story arcs, this time for Transformers: Robots In Disguise. Various sites are getting promotional images for each of the characters and ours features JAZZ, who is BELEAGUERED. Check out the image, along with IDW's OPTIMUS PRIME - DETERMINED and join in the discussion on the forum to share others you find across the web!

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #28 drops this Wednesday at your local comic shop and on your comic reading apps. If you were looking for a jump in spot, this would be it!

Original Source: IDW RiD Promo - Jazz is Beleaguered @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Gaming website TrueAchievements has updated with two more screenshots from Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark, showing off Bumblebee in action in his new Age of Extinction form, and Optimus Prime still rocking his Fall of Cybertron look.

Check them out after the jump!

Original Source: Two New Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark Screenshots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Fox13 has pointed out to us that Wamart.com's pre-order page for Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark has updated with information saying that you will receive Stinger as a pre-order bonus. It is apparently only at Walmart, so you'll have to purchase the game there if you want him.

But, if you're unable to buy from Walmart, going by past events, there is a possibility that Stinger will be made DLC later on.

There's no word yet if any other retailers will have exclusive pre-order bonuses for the game, so keep an eye on TFW2005 to see if any others pop up.


(Awesome Stinger image provided by TunaKaan!)

Original Source: Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark Walmart Exclusive Stinger Pre-Order Bonus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Surely most of you remember the recent Transformers 4 Age of Extinction footage which was shown on the new Samsung Curved Ultra HD TVs to promote the movie, the product and the new 4K format.

2005 Boards member Bariprime and I learned that they showcase the TV with the footage at a shopping mall, near to both of us. Bariprime made it there Sunday afternoon and took three wonderful videos of all the screens. Sadly, when I got there next day, there was no booth at all, I was only couple of hours late. But at least I was lucky enough to find only one screen that showcase the footage but slightly shorter.

Check out all of the videos after the jump. We missed a couple of important shots like the mysterious helicopter bot and the first look at Hound. But you guys should search for it too, Samsung is really promoting their new TV everywhere. And 4K shots look absolutely stunning! Be sure to follow TFW as we brings you the best news, as it happens.

Original Source: Closer Look at the Samsung UHD TV Footage for Transformers 4 Age of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the CustomRobots Facebook page we have some painted images of the final figures. Looks like the current estimated release is sometime in the end of May, so check your favorite online retailer for pricing. I've added the additional images after the break then click to link to join in the discussion.

Original Source: CustomRobots Unofficial Revoltech Sunstreaker & Wheeljack painted images! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The resin prototype for the long awaited Transformers Masterpiece MP-22 Ultra Magnus has been revealed in the newest issue of Figure King. It can carry up to 4 cars in its alternate mode. It also features an opening matrix chamber.

Scans(albeit blurry) come our way from TAG Hobby.

EDIT: TFW2005.COM member aniline was able to provide a slightly clearer photo!

Read on to check them out and stay tuned for more!

Original Source: Transformers Masterpiece MP-22 Ultra Magnus Prototype Revealed @ 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, Captured Prey! Check it out below:

Greetings once again, fellow TFW members!

We're pleased to announce that Captured Prey now offers free shipping on all US orders $150 and over, and discounted shipping on all foreign orders $150 and over! Coupled with our great prices, this allows us to offer you an even better final price!

New items are in and more are coming soon, as always! We're especially pleased to announce the arrival of the remainder of our Leo Dux shipment, as well as pre-orders for the new Fans Toys Soar figure, and the addition of more Movie Advanced figures from Takara, with improved decos and some with metallic colors!

If you're going to BotCon 2014 or TFCon Chicago, be sure to join us there! We'll be setting up at both shows and can't wait to see everyone again in beautiful Pasadena, California, and return to Rosemont, Illinois for the first time since 2004!

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R-04 Leo Dux - $120.00
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X2 Toys XT004 Interception Kit - $40.00
XTransbots Boosticus BEK-01SP Platinum Edition - $52.00
XTransbots Boosticus BEK-01TK Takara Edition - $56.00
XTransbots Boosticus BEK-01g2 Generation 2 Edition - $52.00
XTransbots Boosticus BEK-01SDF Dark Force Edition - $47.00
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Planet X PX:01 Genesis Head - $20.00
TFC Toys Rage of Hercules Set - $42.00

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Movie Advanced AD-06 Crosshairs - $30.00
Movie Advanced AD-07 Slug - $30.00
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Transformers Silicone Ice Cube Tray - $25.00
Before and After Six Sigma Black Arms - $80.00
Before and After Six Sigma Red Arms - $80.00
Before and AFter Omega Launcher - $12.00
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Dr Wu Rainstorm Kit - $23.00
Dr. Wu Silver Pistol for Classic Toys - $5.00

Original Source: Captured Prey Sponsor Update for 22 April 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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1998 arrived and Beast Wars entered its third year. This was the year that the Beast Wars series truly came of age, with episode after episode that continually show up on fan’s “favorite episode” lists, and some of the very best toys of the Beast era, the Transmetals. Japan meanwhile took their own path once again with a new cel-animated series “Beast Wars Second”, complete with some new Japan only toy releases.

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 1998 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member AllSpark Ferret has received the new Generations Tankor (AKA Fat Tankor) toy and has provided us with a review, along with some photos showing off the figure.

Check it our after the jump!

Original Source: Generations Tankor Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.