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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their website with the announcement of a new line of Transformers toys. The line is named "Transformers Legends" but should not be confused with the Legends size class or the mobile game from Mobage. This line, Transformers Legends, is billed as "various characters who have appeared in the 30 year history of the Transformers, getting new releases with a modern interpretation and modern technology" (our paraphrasing of online translations)

The first two releases in the line have been revealed as Rattrap and Optimus Primal, from Beast Wars - and you might notice that for this line Takara-Tomy has reverted to the original Japanese names, so these two are being called Rattle and Convoy, respectively. Rattrap / Rattle is the new Generations Deluxe class toy, while Convoy is the original Beast Wars Ultra class toy, using the remolding from the 10th anniversary Golden Disk reissue set.

Given the billing of the series - that it is a celebration of characters from throughout the 30 years of Transformers - it seems likely that this line will also see some characters from other lines as well. We'd guess that the likes of the Generations Leader Jetfire and Deluxe Tankor will ultimately find a home in this line too. As always, watch this space for more news.

Rattle and Convoy, the first releases in the line, are due to arrive in October 2014.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy announces Transformers Legends - new line celebrating 30 years of Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier today, we brought you a news of a 13-story high Promotional Display in Downtown Dallas for Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

"But Wait! There's More…" says 2005 Boards Member primushatesyou and is bringing us some cool Instagram photos from around the world, featuring some amazing Transformers: Age Of Extinction Movie Promotional Displays. One display even has some never-before-seen images from the movie.

You can check them out, after the jump. If you stumbled upon more of these displays, don't forget to share them with fellow members at the thread associated with this news post.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Movie Promotional Displays Around The World @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Siliconera has posted a preview article for the Wayforward developed Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark strategy RPG for the Nintendo 3DS. The game looks set to play out in a similar fashion to the Fire Emblem or Advance Wars series, with you able to move units on a 2D grid, while the skirmishes between units play out in 3D cutscenes.

What is revealed here are some of the mechanics that underpin the gameplay of the title. Each character will have seven different attacks of varying strength, each one needing an escalating number of points to use. A point is earned by a character each turn, with bonus points awarded for blocking enemy attacks. Part of the strategy sounds set to revolve around picking whether to employ low-level attacks to harass enemies, or to take a few rounds to stock some points to bring out a more powerful attack. Each character is also going to have a character-specific super move, which is activated by using a specific amount of Energon, which is limited for each mission, so you need to think carefully about which moves you use. One of the example super moves given is Optimus Prime's Vanguard ability, which makes enemies focus on Optimus to give other allies time to withdraw or regroup.

Check out the full article on Siliconera here.

Original Source: Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark 3DS Version Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors TFSource have sent us some updated information on the Warbotron unofficial Computron project, in the form of a first look at the unofficial Afterburner in the group. WB-03A is going to be the first unofficial Technobot to see a release, a very Generation 1 styled take on the Tron lightcycle design that defined Afterburner.

Check out the images attached to this post, and check out TFSource's preorder page for this figure - according to TFSource, he's due in July 2014.

Original Source: Warbotron WB-03A Unofficial Afterburner @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up in our new Transformers toy galleries, we've got a look at Generations Deluxe Tankor to share with you. "Fat Tankor" as he is known (though not to his face) is a part of the upcoming Generations 2014 Deluxe Wave 3 along with Rattrap, an assortment which celebrates the Beast era of Transformers.

Tankor is a homage to the Beast Machines Vehicon general Tankor, whose initial Mega class toy in 1999 was extremely cool but very inaccurate to the show model. This version of Tankor is much closer to how Tankor looked on the show, with the possible exception of his short legs. Tankor's transformation is very simple, yet works extremely well and has no excess vehicle parts hanging off the robot mode, which is a rarity among Transformers toys. Tankor is also very nicely poseable. His transformation rules out waist rotation, but almost everything else you could ask from a Deluxe class toy is there and is unimpeded giving a great range of motion. The articulated claw hands are a nice touch and let Tankor get a grasp on extra weapons, other Transformers... it's a really cool touch. The tank cannon is attached with a c-clip, but does not have to come off to transform. The only thing that would have been nice with it would have been if it could have rotated to aim at targets around the tank mode, rather than being fixed straight forwards.

Overall, Generations Tankor is a very cool representation of the Beast Machines character. He's a toy who is squat but powerful looking, and a lot of fun to play about with, pose and transform. He's not yet arrived at US retail, but while you wait, please check out our gallery to see what you think of this release:

Generations Vehicon Tankor Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Toys R Us Japan has updated with a new listing for a new exclusive. Shown here is the Lost Age "Rusty" version of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime. Showing a more beat up, slightly more accurate screen representation. This figure is schedule for release on August 10th and will run you about 4,999 yen.

Click the title bar for more information.

Original Source: Lost Age TRU Japan Exclusive - Rusty Evasion Mode Optimus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party group Warbotron is on a roll. Following the announcement of their third combiner, a not-Computron and the first full reveal of their not-Afterburner from the project, we now have our first look at the central figure. Shown on their Facebook page, this version of the Technobot Scattershot is shown here as a grey prototype. No jet mode images thus far, but he does come with a pair of axes.

Check out the new images after the jump.

Original Source: Warbotron WB-03E Not-Scattershot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We've received an update from our friends and sponsors Captured Prey! Check it out below!

Greetings once again, fellow TFW members!

We'll be heading to BotCon soon, leaving on June 15th, and we're looking forward to seeing you all there! We'll be bringing a mountain of newly arrived pre-owned toys from many size classes and lines, with plenty of bargains to be had! Loose, boxed, sealed, and carded toys will be on hand from lines like the movie series, Masterpiece, Generations, G1, The Unicron Trilogy, and more, and even some third party items! Plus, we're going to have some huge deals on some third party items for you, and the first forty people to visit our room sale outside of convention hours will get a FREE Eagle's TF gun set for TFC Toys Uranos!

For more information on our after-hours sales, check out the info thread HERE on TFW2005, which will be updated as more information is available!

Please bear in mind that we will be accepting orders while we are traveling, but there will be a delay in shipment until we return. Shipping will halt on the 13th, and should resume on the 26th.

NEW ITEMS IN STOCK/RESTOCKS:

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TFC Toys Ares Conabus - $95.00
Toyworld TW-03 Bii - $65.00
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DR Wu Skybreaker Sword Metallic - $17.00
Dr Wu Skybreaker Sword Blue - $17.00
Dr Wu P-17 Blitzwing Upgrade Kit - $24.00
Masterpiece Ravage (no packaging) - $25.00
Masterpiece Rumble (no packaging) - $25.00
Masterpiece Buzzsaw (no packaging) - $25.00
Masterpiece Frenzy (no packaging) - $25.00
MP-12 Sideswipe (no packaging) - $60.00
Before and After Omega Launcher - $12.00
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NEW PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN:

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Fire Fair FF-01 King Of Fire Set - $15.50
Fire Fair FF-02 King of Evil Set - $15.50
AD20 Black Knight Grimlock - $77.00
AD21 Hound - $50.00
AD22 Galvatron - $50.00
AD23 Drift - $30.00
AD24 Strafe - $30.00
AD25 Slash - $30.00
AD26 Lockdown - $30.00
AD28 Unknown Dinobot A - $30.00
AD29 Unknown Dinobot B - $30.00
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Original Source: Captured Prey Update - BotCon Bound! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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It's Dinobot season everyone! In what appears to be another release to hype up all things Dinobots, a new Generation 1 DVD has been released and it focuses on heavy Dinobot G1 Action. The Roar of the Dinobots dvd was found today at a Wal-Mart in New England. It contains the following Dino-Episodes:

• S.O.S. Dinobots
• War Of The Dinobots
• Heavy Metal War
• Desertion Of The Dinobots, Part 1
• Desertion Of The Dinobots, Part 2
• Grimlock’s New Brain

Original Source: Transformers G1 Roar Of The Dinobots Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Things get a little double-digit as Vangelus and Seth Buzzard join with a mysterious new voice to talk about millenial hair metal soap salesmen.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 307

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 307 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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United States Patent & Trademark Office is revealing another possible new Trademark for the Transformers Franchise. We say this since it is also categorized under the same description as any other Hasbro Transformers Trademark would go.

However, the main description is as follows:
"Interactive entertainment software, namely, computer game software, computer game programs, computer game cartridges, computer game discs; interactive multimedia computer game programs; downloadable game software for use in connection with computers, communication devices and mobile telephones; pre-recorded laser and video disc featuring an animated cartoon series"

Titled as "Flexium", you can retrieve the documents by clicking here.

What do you think this new Trademark is? Speculate at the thread associated with this news post.

Original Source: Flexium - New Transformers Trademark At USPTO @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Member daimchoc has received a gift card from Target featuring Transformers: Age Of Extinction Optimus Prime. The gift card actually transforms.

This Gift Card is the same gift card as the one given out during the 1st Transformers Movie but with a different paint scheme to represent the new look of the 4th movie. In our own familiar words… a Repaint.

Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Transforming Target Gift Card @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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No Transformers Live Action Movie is complete without a Coloring & Activity Book. This time ChirpyBird has published the Transformers: Age Of Extinction Coloring & Activity Book under the License of Hasbro.

2005 Boards Member pie125 has found 2 books and both of them are filled with cool stuff to keep your little kid(s) entertained.

The book even has some Bios of various characters in the movie but we already know the details. What's interesting is that the name "Bulkhead" is among a list of words on a Word Search game.

We've mirrored the images. Check'em out, after the jump.

Original Source: Images From Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Coloring & Activity Book @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook page The Ragin Nation has posted a new Render of Transformers: Age Of Extinction Bumblebee.

Very much like his new 2014 Concept Camaro Vehicle Mode, this new Bee is sleeker than his previous versions. Based on the image, it's clear that the new Bumblebee Battle Mask is unmistakable inspired by the head of an actual Bumblebee.

Original Source: New Render Of Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Cybertron.CA boards member dingd0ng, we have learned that Transformers: Age Of Extinction Wave 2 Deluxe Figures have hit the Canadian Retail.

The figures include:

• Deluxe Strafe
• Deluxe Slash
• Deluxe Drift

The figures were spotted at a Walmart in Ontario.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Wave 2 Deluxes Released In Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon Toronto is pleased to welcome back Matt Moylan to the convention this year. He is best known to Transformers fans as the man behind LilFormers, and a former editor and post production manager for Dreamwave Productions. You can meet him in the TFcon Toronto 2014 artist alley 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 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, Transformers toy designer and artist MARVIN MARIANO and a live performance by THE CYBERTRONIC SPREE with more TBA.

Original Source: Matt Moylan of LilFormers to attend TFcon Toronto 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ 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 several new preorders on the site like MP-10 - Masterpiece Eva Optimus Prime - Limited Edition Figure, Transformers Legends Series - LG02 Optimus Primal and LG01 Rattrap, WB-03A, Kids logic - Mecha Nations MN-02 Black Convoy, KFC - Death & War Gun Set, Sentinel Transformers Pens - Optimus Prime, Black Convoy and Ultra Magnus, FansToys FT-06 Sever - Early Bird Save $20 - Iron Dibots No.3, Sentinel Megadrive Megatron, EX Gohkin - Cybertron Commander Optimus Prime, and EX Gohkin - Dinobot Commander Grimlock! Instock this week we have items like Encline Designs - Customizing Instructional DVD - Vol 02 - Metal Mayhem, TFCC 2014 Subscription Exclusive - Barricade with Frenzy, Unique Toys - Metropolis - Metroplex Add on Kit and War Lord - Full Set of 5 Figures - Loose Figure Set, TFC Toys - Project Ares - TFC-03 Conabus and a restock of the very popular PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden and TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5! 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 - MP-10 - Masterpiece Eva Optimus Prime - Limited Edition Figure!
2. Now Up for Preorder - WB-03A!
3. Now up for preorder - new Japanese Legends Series!
4. New preorder up - Kids logic - Mecha Nations MN-02 Black Convoy!
5. MMC Talon Release Date Confirmed!
6. New preorder up - Sentinel Transformers Pens and Megadrive Megatron!
7. New preorder up - FansToys FT-06 Sever!
8. Now instock - Encline Designs - Customizing Instructional DVD - Vol 02 - Metal Mayhem!
9. Now Instock - TFSS 2.0 Barricade and Frenzy!
10. 3rd Party Customs Update!
11. Now Instock - TFC Toys Conabus, Phlogeus and Gumball!
12. Unique Toys - New Instock and Restocked Items!
13. Transformers Age of Extinction - Movie Advanced - Japanese Figures - preorders up!
14. TW-01B Hegemon 2nd Edition Preorder Update!
15. Make Toys Green Giant Restocked!
16. theToySource Updates!
17. Source Blog Updates!
18. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
19. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource Sourcenews for June 9, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There's another new TV spot for Transformers Age of Extinction doing the rounds, and we can share a capture of the spot with you via Hobo Joe on Youtube. The spot as a more somber mood than previous ones, with Mark Wahlberg delivering some powerful narration ending with the line "it's judgement day" from which the spot has gained its nickname.

Check it out, embedded below, with thanks to pie125 of the 2005 boards for the tip!

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction TV Spot "Judgement Day" @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor, Bigbadtoystore.com, has updated with two new preorders for Japans Age of Extinction toyline, The Lost Age. Up for preorder today are LA 12 Decepticon Legend, a release of the one-step changer Decepticon Stinger. Thus far, the preview image appears to be unchanged from what we've seen of the future US release. The next listing is LA14 Battle Attack Nemesis, a Nemesis Prime repaint of Power Attackers Optimus Prime. Decepticon Legend is due in August of this year, while Battle Attack Nemesis will follow in September.

Click on the preorder pages above to lock in your order or click the title bar to join the discussion.

Original Source: Lost Age Battle Attack Nemesis and Decepticon Legend (Stinger) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Two third party groups appear to be joining forces to bring fans an exclusive release at this months Botcon 2014. Renderform and Mech Ideas have teamed up to bring fans WAR Gauntlet. A repaint of Mech Ideas upcoming Gauntlet figure, based on IDW's representation of Ironfist. Details about how the figure will look or cost have not been revealed yet, but if the teaser image is anything to go by, it could have a "shine" or metallic look with some bullet holes for fun.

Check out the teaser image after the jump!

Original Source: Mech Ideas WAR Gauntlet Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Wow! It seems like just yesterday that the Lost Light embarked on their epic quest to find the Knights of Cybertron and yet, here we are tonight with a preview for issue number 30 of More Than Meets The Eye! Itunes has updated the preview with a three page teaser that will definitely make you curse the fact that this issue won't be released until the 25th of this month! Here is the blurb from the solicitations:

EVACUATION! Is it possible for a starship to object to its captain? That’s what the AUTOBOTS are asking MEGATRON as the Lost Light becomes the most dangerous place in the universe!

Drool over this exciting preview by clicking the title bar. Beware! The teaser may contain potential spoilers

Original Source: More Than Meets The Eye #30 Preview on Itunes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Check out yet another new trailer for Transformer Age of Extinction courtesy of Paramount Pictures' Youtube page. Lots of new footage with this one. Including Crosshairs riding on Scorn and other goodies! Check it out below and click on the link to discuss!

Original Source: New Transformers Age of Extinction Online Spot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Apple's iTunes website has posted up the brief, 3-page preview for Transformers: Windblade #3:

Transformers: Windblade #3
THE FATE OF CYBERTRON! WINDBLADE learns more about the new face of CYBERTRON—and lesson number one is: never underestimate STARSCREAM! She’s trapped in a no-win situation—but what is the scheming DECEPTICON really after, and how far will he go to keep WINDBLADE out of his way?

The full comic will be out on June 25, but for now check out the preview after the jump if you don't mind spoilers (and check back that week for the TFW review too)!

Original Source: Transformers: Windblade #3 iTunes Prevew @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good news, UK Transformers fans! The Transformers movie Facebook page has reported that the official UK release date of Transformers: Age of Extinction has moved up from July 10th, to July 5th! That means you'll only have to wait a little under a month for this newest slice of mechanical mayhem from Michael Bay!

You can check out the announcement which comes attached to the latest trailer, introduced by Mark Wahlberg himself!

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction UK Release Brought Forward to July 5th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The Hasbro design team has been putting out behind the scenes videos for the Age of Extinction toys, showing their thought process and design methods. They've updated today with some more featuring Generations Leader Optimus Prime, Deluxe Slug, Voyager Hound, Voyager Grimlock, and Deluxe Drift. We've attached one here, check the rest after the break!

Original Source: More Transformers Designer Desk Videos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.