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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Comic book website Bleeding Cool has announced some potentially very good news for collectors - they're reporting that this week, for the first time, Hasbro is making individual figures available to the direct market and Diamond. This could mean many things: if this goes to plan, it would be easier to acquire figures at your local comic book shop, because instead of having to always order a case, they could simply as many as they want of an individual character - which could perhaps also bode well for the media side as well, as healthy toy sales in many cases translates to the accompanying fiction as well. It may also mean the end of having to pay more for certain figures online. And last but not least, it should make army builders' lives a little bit easier.

This may be a smart business decision for Hasbro, making the more popular toys easier to acquire like this. It could also coincide with their increased emphasis on collectors that they displayed at Toy Fair this year.

It should be noted that, for right now, this is only limited to the direct market and Diamond, and not big box retailers... at least, not yet. Hasbro could be testing the waters by doing this. Hopefully this plan is successful and works out well for Hasbro, so this idea can further flourish.

Check it out and discuss after the jump!

(Pictured: Transformers: Prime Robots in Disguise Deluxe Vehicon, a once-notoriously shortpacked and hard-to-find army builder.)

Original Source: Hasbro to Allow Individual Figure Orders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Columbia Facebook page has once again revealed some new products to us, and this time, it's Construct-Bots Dino Riders Galvatron and... well, we're not sure if this could potentially be a spoiler for the movie (though it may very well just be a toy-only thing), so we'll tag it just in case: Starscream!

Check it out after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Construct-Bots Dino Riders Galvatron and... @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: KidDynamite @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member daimchoc, we have our first look at the first offering from a new third party called Omnigonix: a Masterpiece scaled homage to Sunstreaker, called Spinout!

The design is apparently in the final stages, although the head sculpt is not yet complete, and there will be some kind of options to alter the accuracy of the homage to cartoon, toy, or comic.

What do you think about this new offering? Sound off on the boards by hitting the discuss link!

UPDATE: We now also have a look at the vehicle mode as well, looking spot on to Sunstreaker's modified Lamborghini design. Hit the jump to see the new pic!

Original Source: Omnigonix V-01 Spinout - Masterpiece scale third party Sunstreaker @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Straight from BotCon 2014, we have many a photo of the exclusive figures they have on display.

Check it out after the jump!

Original Source: BotCon 2014 Exclusive Figure Display Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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A quick update from TFW2005 this evening from site admin and owner Tony_Bacala who is currently on the show floor during the floor setup who is reporting that the San Diego Comic Con exclusive Dinobots set that was revealed earlier today, as well as Masterpiece Sunstorm and Masterpiece Prowl are currently on display in the Hasbro cases. The helicopter mode of the upcoming Voyager Generations Drift is also on display, as well as all of the current wave Age of Extinction and Rescue Bots toys. There are unfortunately no photos at this time.

Stay tuned to TFW2005 as the week continues as we bring you the latest news from BotCon 2014 as it happens.

Original Source: BotCon 2014 Quick Dealer Room Update: Hasbro Cases @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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While the previously reported Amazon Japan listing for MP-20 Masterpiece Wheeljack showed us some official photos, the listing has been updated yet again with even more photos. Some of these have been seen in the Dengeki Hobby May 2014 magazine scan as smaller images, so now we get to view those up close. Mirrored here are the photos from the Amazon listing. Notably, we have a closer look at the launcher that Hasui-san showed us before. We also get a scale comparison shot with MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy. Also shown again is the anti-hypnosis device that's exclusive to the Amazon Japan orders.

Original Source: Masterpiece Wheeljack - Official Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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If we call this "The Best Transformers Movie Promo Video… EVER!" that would be an understatement. This little video from Hasbro Kre-O will put all other Transformers: Age Of Extinction movie trailers to shame.

Original Source: Kre-O Transformers: Take Us To The Movies @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon 2014 is in full swing today here in Pasadena! We have been remembering Botcons past by linking you to some of the memorable sets on eBay. Today we feature the 2011 & 2012 sets - The Stunti-Con-Job and Invasion!

And since things are already jumping off in Pasadena, you might even be able to find some early sellers for this years Botcon 2014 sets!

The Stunti-Con-Job

Shattered Glass Galvatron
Action Master Thundercracker
Toxitron
Sideswipe
Autotroopers
Motormaster
Breakdown
Drag Strip
Wildrider
Dead End
Fisitron

Invasion

Gigatron
Tracks
Soundwave
Treadshot
Ultra Magnus
Metalhawk
Shattered Glass Prime
Kickout
Octopunch
Spinister
Junkions

Check back all weekend for more Botcon figures on eBay!

Original Source: Botcon Countdown - The Stunti-con Job and Invasion on eBay @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Live from BotCon 2014, here are images of the various Hasbro Transformers figures that are on display.

Among the earlier Generations releases were Deluxe Windblade, Jhiaxus, Nightbeat, Rattrap, (Fat) Tankor, and Crosscut. Voyager Roadbuster and Skybyte, as well as Leader Jetfire and Legends Tailgate, Swerve, Cosmos and Gears were also on display.

For the various retailer and SDCC exclusives, the Masterpiece releases of Sunstorm and Prowl were on display as well as both the Knights of Unicron and G1 Dinobots/Ark set. The latter two will be SDCC 2014 Exclusives.

Age of Extinction wasn't completely left out, as Helicopter Drift, Slog, the Modern new Camaro Bumblebee deluxe and the Deluxe Lockdown were also on full display in the Hasbro cases.

Check it all out after the jump!

Original Source: BotCon 2014 Hasbro Transformers Figure Display Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Video game website GameTrailers.com has uploaded a new Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark trailer, this time focusing on Lockdown!

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
Get More: Comedy Central

Check it out then discuss after the jump.

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Detroit News is reporting that General Motors' Top Designer Edward T. Welburn will make a cameo appearance in Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

In a film clip shown to media on Thursday, the generally calm Welburn, appearing to be angry, points to the film’s star Mark Wahlberg and speaks the lines, “My office in 15 minutes. I think you know where that is.”

Bumblebee was also mentioned:

The leaner and meaner Camaro in the film originally was sketched by Jelani Aliyu, senior creative designer for the Camaro. Its base was a Camaro SS but it was modified in many spots.

Aliyu said his sketch is close to the finished vehicle, or character as he sees it. He said he had to “give it a soul,” and the Camaro features a new face and “eyes.” He gave it a wider track and bigger tires.

Original Source: GM's Top Designer Ed Welburn To Make Cameo Appearance In Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Third movie clip from Transformers: Age Of Extinction is out now. The clip features Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) having a conversation (more like an argument) about his recent purchase, with his daughter Tessa (Nicola Peltz) and his "business partner" Lucas (T. J. Miller).

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Clip #3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to site sponsor Robot Kingdom, we have a quick look at the Botcon Hasbro cases. Seen are Masterpiece Sunstorm, Generations Jetfire, a couple TF AoE box sets, and more. Check em out after the break, and stay tuned for full case pics later today!

Original Source: Sneak Peak at the Botcon Hasbro Cases @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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GAC MOTOR, an automotive brand owned by Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has issued a Press Release to give a detailed description regarding their involvement with Michael Bay's Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

"Several models of the GAC MOTOR, an automotive brand owned by Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), made their appearance in the sci-fi film, highlighting the brand's cool and fashionable look: the avant-garde E-jet concept car, driven by the world's richest man, projects a powerful and heady aura; the black, sedate GAC MOTOR GA5, as representative of the Chinese government and military, has aroused enormous interest; the white and light-footed GAC MOTOR GA5 is the vehicle of choice for starring Chinese actress Li Bingbing, who, together with the world's richest man, is filmed in a car race with several of the world's other renowned luxury cars. The excellent sense of road control when at the wheel of the GAC MOTOR GA5 enables the two starring actors to escape while being chased by the Decepticons and arrive in Hong Kong safely.

"We chose to be partner with Transformers 4 as GAC MOTOR and Transformers share the same definition of heroism and sense of culture by emphasizing justice, power, fortitude and wisdom, and more importantly, GAC wants to bring China's high-quality models to the world through an internationally acclaimed movie, providing overseas buyers with an insight into products with uniquely Chinese characteristics," Wu Song, general manager of GAC MOTOR, commented on their strategic goal of brand enhancement and overseas expansion at the debut ceremony."

Read the full Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction - GAC MOTOR Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We now have our official confirmation of Transformers: Age Of Extinction Classification and Running Time.

Thanks to British Board Of Film Classifications, the following official details were revealed:

• TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION [2D]
• TYPE OF MEDIA: Film
• APPROVED RUNNING TIME: 164m 54s
• BBFCINSIGHT: moderate action violence, infrequent strong language
• GENRE(S): Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction
• DIRECTOR(S): Michael Bay
• CAST INCLUDES: Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, T.J. Miller, Sophia Myles, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Titus Welliver
• CUT: This work was passed uncut.

Previously, Michael Bay revealed that the running time was 150 Minutes (without credits).

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Official Classification & Running Time Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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IDW's Transformers: Robots In Disguise Volume 6 is up for Preorder at Amazon.

"The Autobots return to Earth - with Optimus Prime in command! But what brought them back - and what terrifying secret do the humans hold? Galvatron is on Earth as well, with a plan to reshape it as he once did with Cybertron. A bold new era begins here!"

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: IDW Publishing
• Release Date: November 25, 2014
• Price: $15.85
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1631401645
• ISBN-13: 978-1631401640

News Post Image: Not The Actual Cover.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Volume 6 Up For Preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Chevy has uploaded a new commercial for their Chevrolet Camaro brand. Titles as "Transforming Your Everyday", the commercials feature Bumblebee from Transformers: Age Of Extinction.


Watch the Behind The Scenes video with more footage from the movie, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Chevrolet Camaro Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We are only a week away from the release of Transformers: Age Of Extinction and already, the big guys at Hasbro and Paramount are discussing the possible future of the Transformers Live Action Movie Franchise.

First to speak was Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures Rob Moore, correcting a statement by Paramount Pictures Senior Vice President Edward Ryan and mentioning that Transformers 5 will release on 2017 (as originally planned) instead of 2016.

Next to speak was Transformers: Age of Extinction producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who said that Transformers 4 may not be a start of a new Trilogy.

""We're not planning on doing a trilogy," he told Roth. "We're not not planning on doing a trilogy. It's really a one-movie-at-a-time philosophy. It feels a little arrogant. Both [director Michael Bay] and I feel like it's a little arrogant of us to presume success each time. We know our fans are really out there and they're going to come, so we presume a certain amount of success. But all the energy will be thrown into the next movie, if we're lucky enough to get there."

Of course, a lot of studios have been angling their respective franchises for spinoffs -- Disney's Star Wars, for example, or Sony's Spider-Man, Fox's X-Men, etcetera. However, while di Bonaventura and crew have talked about going that route with Transformers, that may not necessarily be the case for future installments, at least for now.

"I think one of the things that people underestimate about the Transformers mythology is how rich it is," he continued. "If you actually look at the bible, if you would, there is an enormous number of characters; there's a helluva lot of storylines, etcetera. Honestly, there's been no discussion of it because we've been in the business of making it bigger and bigger. I think a lot of those spinoffs tend to happen when something's plateaued. We're not at that place yet, hopefully. We're going to find out with the audience.""

Original Source: The Future Of Transformers Live Action Movies @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Official Transformers Facebook Page has been updated with images and videos from the World Premiere of Transformers: Age Of Extinction in Hong Kong.

Michael Bay said he didn’t hurt Hong Kong “too much,” then giddily turned toward the skyline to point out the CGI damage he did to the city: “I totally destroyed that, I destroyed that, and I hurt the Bank of China a little bit…”

The official Wrap-Up video is below, and you will find the Imagine Dragons Concert video and images mirrored from the official album, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction World Premiere Official Images And Videos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon Chicago Official Website has made an announcement that Alan Oppenheimer; the voices of G1 Warpath, Beachcomber and Seaspray will attend TFcon Chicago.

"We are pleased to announce our second voice actor guest for TFcon Chicago, Alan Oppenheimer the voices of Warpath, Beachcomber, Breakdown and Seaspray in Transformers Geaneration 1 well as the voices of Skeletor, Man-At-Arms and Mer-Man from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Alan will be taking part in Q&A panels and signing for the attendees of the America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long."

TFcon Chicago – America's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place October 24th to 26th, 2014. TFcon will take place at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. You can book your discounted room now via the 2014 hotel reservation website.

Original Source: Alan Oppenheimer To Attend TFcon Chicago @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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After a week of a of a brief (yet grueling) comic drought, Newsarama is here to give us our previews for not just Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #30 but also Windblade #3 as well!

Both comics will be released next Wednesday, June 25. If you don't mind spoilers, you can check out the previews after the jump - and be sure to check back for TFW's review of Windblade #3 next week!

Original Source: Dual Comic Preview - More than Meets the Eye #30 & Windblade #3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Few days ago Hasbro announced their new initiative with Rovio Mobile; Angry Birds: Transformers.

Today, we have an Amazon listing for couple of new books.

Angry Birds Transformers Deceptihogs versus Autobirds (DK Reads Starting to Read)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Release Date: November 3, 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0241184738
• ISBN-13: 978-0241184738

Angry Birds Transformers Ultimate Sticker Collection

Product Details

• Series: DK Reads Starting to Read
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Release Date: November 3, 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0241184754
• ISBN-13: 978-0241184752

Original Source: Amazon Book Listing - Angry Birds: Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Continuing on from our earlier post, we now have a few more images of Hasbro's Transformers figure display.

Included here are...

• Simplified toys
• Construct-Bots
• Rescue Bots
• Kreo

Check it out after the jump!

Original Source: BotCon 2014 Hasbro Transformers Figure Display Photos Part 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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More pics from Botcon 2014 rolling in. Check out new shots of upcoming 3rd Party toys seen on display at Robot Kingdom, TFSource and others around the dealer room. These include, but are not limited to:

• MMC's fembots (not-Elita One, Solus Prime, Paradron Medic, Arcee)
  • MMC's Terminus Hexatron swords
  • Planet X's Neptune (not-FOC Sludge)
  • Mech Ideas' Gauntlet (AKA not-Ironfist/Fisitron)
  • Mech Ideas' Techno Toon Titans Bluster & Trench (Animated Huffer & Pipes), which also includes a teaser image of the Autocon/TFcon Exclusives colored like their Nintendo counterparts!
• Xovergen's New Not-Godbomber Add-on for Trailerforce
• Unique Toys' Salmoore (Not Go-Bots Cy-kill)
• Fans Toys' FW1-4 Jetwing Optimus Kit
• Teaser Image of Perfect Effect's "Leonidas" (Not-Cybertron BW Lio Convoy)
• TFC Toys Prometheus (Warning Line and Not-Hot Spot)
• Maketoys Utopia (Metroplex), Quantron (Computron) and their Platinum Omega Supreme Upgrade kit, Armagedon
• Fansproject Revolver, Riftshot and Recoiler
• Fansproject Function X Not-Mindwipe shown as color prototype in both modes!

UPDATE - Pics of offerings from Maketoys and Fansproject added!

See them for yourself after the jump!

Original Source: New 3rd Party Toys at Botcon 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The 30th Anniversary of Transformers event at Universal is in full swing, and TFW2005 is here to bring you live coverage. First up, we have photos of the Western Star Optimus Prime truck and Cade Yeager's "alien gun".

Check it after the jump!

Original Source: BotCon 2014 Photos - Western Star Optimus Prime Truck & Cade Yeager's Alien Gun @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.