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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Good morning from Japan, everybody. Don't be surprised… It's "Battle Cry Monday" already.

As previously announced, Transformers: Age Of Extinction Theme Song; Battle Cry by Imagine Dragons will release on Monday 2nd of June, 2014. That day has arrived for some countries.

You can now purchase the song via iTunes Japan.

Song Info:

• Running Time: 4:33
• Genres: Alternative, Music
• Released: 02 June 2014
• KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records

Imagine Dragons wrote the original main theme of the film which the film director Michael Bay used in critical points in the film. Additionally, the band contributed original music during the scoring process by recording cues with Steve Jablonsky, the film's composer and Hans Zimmer, who assisted in the process.

Don’t forget to tune into TFW2005 for "Trailer Tuesday".

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Theme Song - Battle Cry By Imagine Dragons Is Out Now @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Quincy Ho at Transformers Colombia, we can share with you some images of the Transformers 30th Anniversary Expo, taking place now in Macao. The event is running between June 1 and 5 October 2014 at The Venetian Macao - check out our previous coverage for full details.

What we have here for you are some pictures of the displays themselves - which include large statues of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and even that infamous duo of Skids and Mudflap. There also seems to be a Matrix prop replica on show, and some very cool Autobot and Decepticon symbols. Check out the images, and a big thanks to Quincy Ho for sharing them with the fan community.

Original Source: Macao Transformers Expo Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Retro and Relevant Toy Show is underway in Vancouver - and Renderform are in attendance to show off some of their upcoming projects. In addition to their Death Czar kit to turn Predacons Rising Darksteel into Deathsaurus they are also showing off some cool other pieces including some alternate heads for the upcoming Mech Ideas Gauntlet / Ironfist, a painted version of the Overload-inspired head for FansProject Steel Core and a lion-themed sword and shield weapon set, intended for Transformers Prime Thundertron or rather, his Leo Prime redecos. Big thanks to daimchoc and Carissa Dutton for passing these along to us.

Original Source: New Renderform Projects Unveiled at Retro and Relevant Toy Show @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Loot Crate, the monthly pop-culture subscription service that has $40+ of merchandise in every month's crate, has announced its June 2014 theme - Transform! Loot Crate has teased the June 2014 crate as "... more than meets the eye. Whether you’re a Looterbot or Decepticrate, this month’s crate includes an epic t-shirt, items that transform, and more!"

Moreover one lucky subscriber each month gets a special Mega Crate, and for June 2014, the crate contains the gigantic SDCC version of the Generations Metroplex!

Original Source: Transformers to feature in June 2014 Loot Crate! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon have updated their website with some official images of the upcoming Lost Age Battle Command Optimus Prime. A Japanese market exclusive, this toy boasts lights and sounds and can transform in just four steps. The images reveal a new feature - the trailer can transform into a battle station for the one-step changer and Power Attacker toys. It's due for a release in July 2014.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Age of Extinction Lost Age Battle Command Optimus Prime Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ameblo.jp has updated their website with new images and details of the Sentinel transforming Optimus Prime pen, evidently it is officially being called "Convoy Pen". The figure is set to retail for 3,980 yen and is due for a September 2014 release. The listings are accompanied by new images showing Convoy Pen in color.

But that is not all because two redecos have also been announced - a Black Convoy Pen and an Ultra Magnus Pen, black Decepticon and white "naked" Ultra Magnus colors versions respectively. Each of those looks very sharp, and they are reported to be due in October 2014. Colored images of all three toys are shown, but we think they might be photoshop colors, so be warned the final colors may vary.

Original Source: Sentinel Transformers Pen Color Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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They popped up on Hasbro Toy Shop on Cybertron Monday, but today, the Generations Age of Extinction Voyagers Hound and Galvatron have also been seen on US store shelves! Both were spotted on shelves at the Toys R Us in Clifton Park NY by the awesomely named CtPoopenstein of our 2005 Boards. Don't forget you can keep up to date with the latest sightings in your area in our Transformers sightings section! Happy hunting, one and all.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Voyager Wave 2 Hound and Galvatron Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The Sentinel Convoy Pen got announced and we've been hearing a lot about it real quick. On the heal of this mornings earlier story, we now have larger pics of all 3 pens (Prime, Magnus Cab, Black Prime).

On top of that, the Ultra Magnus version will be an exclusive to site sponsor Hobby Link Japan. The other 2 are not exclusive to them, but are available from them as well here. Prime is due out in September, and the other 2 in October, ranging from 35 - 40 bucks.

Check out the updated pics after the break, and head on over to HLJ to grab your Ultra Magnus!

Original Source: Sentinel Convoy Pen - Ultra Magnus is HLJ Exclusive & Larger Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Youtube page has uploaded some more cool, funny parody videos in the "How to ride your Dinobot" series, with chapters 2 and 3 covering the actual riding and fighting. Check them out!

Original Source: Age of Extinction How to Ride Your Dinobot - Chapters 2 and 3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Voting for TFW2005's top 5 Transformers to be considered for the Transformers Hall of Fame is now closed! We will submit these choices to Hasbro on behalf of our awesome community.

Hasbro will then combine these with other fan site submissions and create the final poll on their Facebook page later this week. You can then place your vote and see who wins at Botcon 2014 later this month!

Our top 5 Transformers were:

Prowl, 20.60%
Hot Rod, 16.02%
Arcee, 14.10%
Lockdown, 12.53%
Galvatron, 11.45%

You can see the results and continue discussing on the forum over here.

Original Source: TFW2005 TF Hall of Fame Voting Closed, TFW2005 Finalists Are... @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFsource just sent us their latest Sourcenews featuring what's new over at the Source. Check out all the new pre-orders and in-stock items with the newsletter below!

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have some new instock items like TFC Toys - Project Ares - TFC-03 Conabus, TFC Toys - Project Ares - TFC-02 Phlogeus, TFC Toys - Prometheus - Gumball, e-hobby - Transformers Cloud Optimus Prime and Megatron! You'll want to check out all of our newest preorders like FansToys FT-06 Sever - Early Bird Save $20 - Iron Dibots No.3, Sentinel - Transformers Pen - Optimus Prime, Sentinel - Transformers Pen - Black Convoy, Sentinel Megadrive Megatron, MP-08X Masterpiece King Grimlock - 2nd Production Run, and Unique Toys - War Lord - Full Set of 5 Figures - Loose Figure Set, TFC Toys - Project Ares - TFC-04 Aethon, TFC Toys - Prometheus - Warning Line, ToyWorld - TW-01B - Hegemon - 2nd Edition, MMC R-01D Shadow Emissary and we've listed all of the Transformers Age of Extinction - Movie Advanced - Japanese Figures! 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! 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! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. New preorder up - FansToys FT-06 Sever!
2. Now Instock - TFC Toys Conabus, Gumball and Phlogeus!
3. Now Instock - e-hobby - Transformers Cloud Optimus Prime and Megatron!
4. MP-08X Masterpiece King Grimlock - 2nd Production Run Preorder Up!
5. Transformers Age of Extinction - Movie Advanced - Japanese Figures - preorders up!
6. New preorder up - Sentinel Megadrive Megatron!
7. TW-01B Hegemon 2nd Edition Preorder Update!
8. Unique Toys - New Instock and Restocked Items!
9. Now Up For Preorder - R-01D Shadow Emissary!
10. Make Toys Green Giant Restocked!
11. Warbotron Preorder Update!
12. 3rd Party Customs Update!
13. TFsource 3rd Annual Spring Cleaning Sale!
14. theToySource Updates!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource Sourcenews for June 2, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Popular Transformers comic book writer Mairghread Scott will be doing a Google Hangout tonight at 9PM EST / 6PM PST. Many will know Scott's work from her current run on the Windblade mini-series, as well as Beast Hunters and Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots.

You can see the announcement on Scott's Tumbler account and follow the links to the Google Hangout from there. This will be a great opportunity to pick Scott's brain about her current work on Transformers or anything else that you'd like to ask; after all she says herself "there are no stupid questions…except that one. You know the one."

Sound off in the discussion thread after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Windblade Writer Mairghread Scott Google Hangout 6/2/2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Apple's iTunes website has updated with the brief three-page preview for Transformers: Robots in Disguise #30:

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #30
GALVATRON THE BARBARIAN! From Cybertron’s ancient past came the warrior-king, GALVATRON. Once, he united CYBERTRON and ushered in a Golden Age. Now, he wants to do the same to Earth… but OPTIMUS PRIME has a problem with that plan.

Check it out after the jump, but beware of spoilers! The full issue will be out on June 11th.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots in Disguise #30 iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Comic book website PREVIEWSworld has posted a new interview with Transformers: Windblade writer, Mairghread Scott. Now that the series is halfway done, she takes time to reflect on the series.

Check it out after the jump!

(And if you're interested in Windblade, be sure to check out tonight's Google Hangout with Mairghread Scott!

Original Source: New Transformers: Windblade Interview - Mairghread Scott And The Ambassador Autobot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Australia's Perth Mint will shortly be offering some limited edition Transformers Age of Extinction commemorative coins. These coins come in three styles - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown - and are made of 99% silver. They feature a lenticular effect which makes it appear as if the robot on the coin transforms into their vehicle form. Each coin is limited to 5,000 pieces, although there's a high asking price of AUS $104.55 per coin or AUS $286.36 for the set. They can be purchased direct from the Perth Mint here.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Lenticular Coins @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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In a slew of news and trailers last week, we seem to have missed the latest trailer for Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark. The video is titled gameplay though it's not a pure video rip of actual gameplay on a system from what we can tell. It does feature Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime giving a nice intro though. Check out the video below, along with the box art for all the systems after the break!

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark will be dropping on June 24th for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, 3DS, and WiiU.

Original Source: Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark Gameplay Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Hero Mashers figures have made their retail debut in Perth, Australia. Ozformers member Omega Metro spotted them on shelves in Australian chain Toy World - they retail at AUS $19.99, with Bumblebee and Starscream among those spotted. The series allows you to mix and match the body parts of not only the Transformers Hero Mashers, but also the other series like the Marvel Hero Mashers - so a Doctor Doom / Starscream hybrid is now within the realms of possibility if you so choose! Hopefully this Australian retail sighting means a US sighting is equally not too far off.

Original Source: Transformers Hero Mashers Released in Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for us to share another Transformers toy gallery with you, and for tonight's update, we would like to draw your attention to this gallery of the newly releases Generations Legends two-pack of Skrapnel with Reflector.

Carrying on the trend of releasing characters who were of smaller stature in the original Generation 1 toyline in the Legends class, we have this update of Skrapnel. He is extremely well done, with ball-joints all over the place including shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. He's even got neck articulation which you do not see often in this size class. His transformation is straightforward but effective, and produces a cool insect mode which is a very nice classics style take on the Generation 1 alternate form.

Partnered with Skrapnel is a little Micromaster sized Reflector. Reflector was originally three robots who merged into a single camera, and for this outing, Reflector is an update of the middle robot who inspired the animation model, Viewfinder. He "transforms" by laying down, and his alternate form has been upgraded to a modern SLR digital camera. He also features a third weapon mode for any Transformer with 5mm fists to wield, and in a nice touch the gun mode is based on the Generation 1 Shrapnel gun accessory. One complaint with Reflector is the fact that in camera mode, the 5mm peg is on top of the camera, so there is no way to have other Transformers hold the camera mode right side up. It would have been nice if there were a way to have other Transformers hold the camera, much like how Skywarp did in the More than Meets the Eye pilot episodes of Generation 1.

Overall, the Skrapnel and Reflector set is a great example of what Hasbro can do with the Legends two-packs. It's a great set and a lot of fun either as an addition to a Classics collection or just to have a desk toy to fiddle with. Check out the gallery below to see what you think of this awesome duo:

Generations Skrapnel with Reflector Gallery

Original Source: TFW's Generations Skrapnel with Reflector Gallery Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The official Twitter page of Transformers: Age Of Extinction tweeted yesterday evening informing fans of advanced tickets becoming available for purchase today June 3, 2014. Tickets should be made live for purchase later today, so be sure to check your local theater listings for dates and showtimes for the fourth installment in the live action film series. June 27th is right around the corner ... who's ready to see the Age Of Extinction?

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction Advanced Tickets Available for Purchase 6/3/2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member GabrielPrime has sent us a tip about some cool licensed memorabillia which will shortly be offered by China Post. Among the items being offered to commemorate the 30th anniversary and the launch of Transformers Age of Extinction are postcards, stamps, prepaid letters, mail packs, metal stamps and more. Check out some images of the different items on offer attached to this post.

Original Source: China Post Age of Extinction Commemorative Memorabillia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check those mailboxes folks - in addition to Trans-Mutate and Barricade, the Transformers Collectors Club Rampage figure is now arriving! Rampage, or Protoform X as he is sometimes known, is this year's club membership figure so if you had an active club membership through March this year, Rampage is coming your way! He's a remold of the Transformers Prime Deluxe Megatron with a new head mold.

Primal Sabbath, who sent us the news tip, has also done a few in-hand pictures of Rampage - check them out attached to this post.

Original Source: TCC Rampage Membership Figure Arriving @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new Transformers: Age of Extinction TV spot has hit the airwaves. This new one is very heavy on the robot action with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock all featured prominently. Check it out below with thanks to 2005 Boards member Fallen_Revenge for capturing this and uploading it to Youtube:

Original Source: New Transformers Age of Extinction TV Spot 3 June 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Botcon Facebook page has updated with a new image of the Botcon 2014 exclusive figure, Devcon. Devcon is a retooled version of Generations Scourge, with a new head. He's the first time the Autobot bounty hunter - from the Generation 1 episode "The Gambler" - has been represented in plastic. We think he looks particularly sharp - what do you think?

Devcon will be available in a boxed set with Scorponok, Cannonball, Ginrai and Ferak at Botcon 2014. There's still a handful of attendee sets left for this year's Botcon in Pasadena, California - find out more at the Botcon homepage!

Original Source: Botcon 2014 Devcon New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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According to an article by the New York Post published earlier this week, the US toy industry is suffering from slow sales on figures based around blockbuster films, which the article calls “action-figure fatigue.”

The article references three big blockbuster films supported by toy lines this summer which include the recently released The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, but also includes a snippet of our main focus here on TFW: Age of Extinction. The article goes on to give some statistical comparison between the DOTM toy line launch and AOE's launch:

The toys licensed around the next “Transformers” film is nearly 50 percent below levels seen before the release of the previous franchise film in 2011 [Dark of the Moon].

Is this bad news for the Transformers franchise? Are kids and collectors being "milked" by the same characters on the toy shelves? Is this nothing to worry about and just a sign of changing interests? Or perhaps, will sales pick up as the movie plays out?

Let's hear what you have to say about this trend. Sound off after the jump.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Toys Off to a Slow Start? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon Toronto is happy to welcome back Transformers toy designer and artist Marvin Mariano to the 2014 convention. Marvin’s involvement with the Transformers franchise includes Transformers: Rescue Bots (2013-2014), Star Wars Crossovers (2007 – 2010), as well as concept work for Armada (2001-2002) and Beast Machines & Beast Wars (1999) including the design of Obsidian. Marvin will be setup in the TFcon artist alley all weekend.

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, NEIL KAPLAN the voice of Optimus Prime in Robots in Disguise, SARAH STONE artist for IDW’s Transformers: Windblade miniseries, Transformers: Robots in Disguise ongoing series comic book artist ANDREW GRIFFITH, Transformers colorist JOSH PEREZ and a live performance by THE CYBERTRONIC SPREE with more TBA.

Original Source: Artist Marvin Mariano to attend TFcon Toronto 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.