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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Despite negative reviews from the critics, Transformers: Age Of Extinction has passed $100 Million Domestically while earning a total of $301.3 Million Globally.

The Hollywood Reporter states:
"Michael Bay's 3D tentpole becomes the first film of 2014 so far to conquer the $100 million threshold in North America; overseas, it opens to $90 million in China, the biggest debut of all time.

The 3D film scored the top debut of the year internationally, even though it won't roll out in most of Europe and Latin America until after the World Cup. In addition to China, the tentpole generated big returns in Russia, where it took in $21.7 million, the second biggest launch of all time, with 3D grosses representing 80 percent. And it did nearly as much in South Korea, nabbing the top opening of the year with $21.5 million."

You can read more at THR.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Shatters Box-Office Records For 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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A special treat for those looking to jump into the hit IDW series is going on right now. Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #1 and Transformers Robots in Disguise #1 are currently free on Comixology apps across your digital devices. If you have a Comixology account, all you have to do is log in and grab it. Check out the MTMTE here and TF:RID here!

Original Source: Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #1 Free on Comixology @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Omegalock Facebook Page we get a look (though blurry) of what seems to be the rumored throne accessory for the upcoming re-release of MP08X King Grimlock by Takara. Check out the shots after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Masterpiece MP08X Grimlock Throne Accessory Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Daim Choc of the 2005 Boards for pointing out Facebook user Oscar Fung's in hand shots of the Toys R Us Evolution of Bumblebee 2 Pack. This is our first chance to grab deluxe TF4 Bumblebee in his modern/concept Camaro form. Since they are dropping in HK, should only be a matter of time before they hit the States. Check em out after the break!

Original Source: Evolution of Bumblebee 2 Pack out in Hong Kong, First Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Concept artist Wesley Burt has shared a large collection of concept arts for Transformers: Age of Extinction on his Facebook page. The concepts should all be fairly recognizable for what they are meant to be, but there are some interesting takes in here including Strafe with two heads in his robot mode, alternate head designs for Hound, Drift and Lockdown, plus alternate robot mode designs for Crosshairs. There's also some gorgeous sketches of the various major set pieces of the movie included within. Check them all out!

Original Source: Age of Extinction Concept Art by Wesley Burt @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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A special treat for those looking to jump into the hit IDW series is going on right now. Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #1 and Transformers Robots in Disguise #1 are currently free on Comixology apps across your digital devices. If you have a Comixology account, all you have to do is log in and grab it. Check out the MTMTE here and TF:RID here!

Original Source: Transformers More Than Meets The Eye and Robots in Disguise #1 Free on Comixology @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is happy to welcome the voice of Generation 1 Grimlock Gregg Berger to TFcon Toronto. He also voiced Jetfire, Long Haul and Outback in the same series. He returned to the character of Grimlock for the Fall of Cybertron video game.

Gregg will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long.

TFcon Toronto – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 11th to 13th, 2014. TFcon will return to the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. You can book your discounted room now via the 2014 hotel reservation website. TFcon Toronto preregistration is still 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: More Than Meets The Eye ongoing series comic book artist ALEX MILNE, Transformers colorist JOSH PEREZ, Transformers toy designer and artist MARVIN MARIANO, the man behind LilFormers MATT MOYLAN and a live performance by THE CYBERTRONIC SPREE as well as PEAUGH and VANGELUS with more TBA.

Original Source: Gregg Berger the voice of Grimlock to attend TFcon Toronto 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFsource just dropped us a line with their latest SourceNews for the week! Check out what's going on over at the Source with their newsletter below!

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have some great new preorders on the site like MP-08X Masterpiece King Grimlock with Throne Accessory, TFCon 2014 Exclusive Masterpiece Shafter, Zenith Forge - ZF-002 Beast Hunters Prime Chrome Head and Gun Upgrade Kit, MMC Azalea, Zillia an Stag cleavers, Make Toys - MTCM-03 Quantron, Warbotron - WB01-C - Sly Strike and Unique Toys - G02DX - Mania King - Vintage Color Version! We also have some new instock items like the highly anticipated Warbotron - WB01B - Heavy Noisy, ToyWorld - H-03 Swamper, Botcon 2014 Boxed Set, attendee and Souvenirs, and a limited quantity of Reformatted - R-01D - Terminus Hexatron Shadow Emissary! 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. Now Instock - Warbotron - WB01B - Heavy Noisy!
2. New preorder up - TFCon 2014 Exclusive Masterpiece Shafter!
3. Now Instock - Toy World's Swamper!
4. Now instock - Terminus Hexatron Shadow Emissary!
5. Make Toys Quantron preorder is now live!
6. Now Instock - Botcon 2014 Boxed Set, attendee and Souvenirs!
7. MP-08X King Grimlock with Accessory Set Now Up for Preorder!
8. New preorder up - Unique Toys - G02DX - Mania King - Vintage Color Version!
9. 3rd Party Customs Update!
10. New preorder up - Bearbrick Transformers Figures!
11. New KFC Preorders Up!
12. Now Up for Preorder - Transformers 4 - Lost Age - Rusty Optimus Prime - Limited Edition!
13. Now Instock - TFC Toys Conabus, Phlogeus and Gumball!
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 30, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mech Ideas have announced that they are continuing their partnership with Auto Assembly and TFcon for 2014, to bring a second set of limited edition recolors to fans. For 2014 they are offering something a bit special - recolors of their Techno Toon Titans Buster & Trench, aka Animated Huffer and Pipes, in red and green "Mushroom Kingdom" decos.

These crossover Mario and Luigi 'bots will be limited to 300 pairs total in the west, with 150 of each available at Auto Assembly 2014 over the weekend of 8th - 10th August 2014 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham, England. A further 150 will also be available at TFcon 2014 over the weekend of July 11th to 13th, 2014 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Ontario, Canada.

Original Source: Auto Assembly & TFcon 2014 exclusive Mech iDeas Buster & Trench @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In a recent interview with Huffington post writer of Transformers: Age of Extinction, Ehren Kruger, talked about the creative process that goes into making a Transformers movie.

Over the course of the interview Kruger - who also wrote Transformers: Dark of the Moon and co-wrote Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - explains some of the decisions that were made in the creation of Age of Extinction, such as the decision to use an older human lead with Mark Wahlberg.

The key factor that a lot of online news outlets have homed in on, though, is the one thread that director Michael Bay has repeatedly said "no" to when it has been pitched by Ehren Kruger, which is the use of the planet-sized and planet-eating baddie Unicron. Unicron, while he's been talked about, has been put back into the toybox because he's just too big to do until they can find the right story - or a way to make him make sense. Given how other live-action projects have struggled with giant-sized planet-eaters - we're looking at you, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - this might not be a bad call.

Click here to check out the full interview on Huffington Post, which gives a great insight into the creative process behind the Transformers movies and also a good view into the role Michael Bay plays in the whole thing.

Original Source: Ehren Kruger on writing Transformers - No live-action Unicron yet @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Hat tip to TFW2005 boards member Krommdor for letting us know the Kre-O Micro-Changer Menasor and Computron sets have been purchased at retail. These two have somewhat flown under the radar for Kre-O collectors as they've been purchased at some online stores, but this appears to be the first retail sighting, which was at a Marshall's store in New Jersey. Good news for Kre-O fans, happy hunting!

Original Source: Kre-O Micro-Changer Menasor and Computron Purchased at Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Burger King in Taiwan is currently doing a promotion where they are offering Transformers Age of Extinction-themed dog tags with certain menu choices. There's five styles of dog tags available, a different one each week through to the end of July, with the characters featured on the tags as follows:

Week ending July 2nd - Optimus Prime
Week ending July 9th - Crosshairs
Week ending July 16th - Lockdown
Week ending July 23rd - Drift
Week ending July 30th - Bumblebee

Check out a few images of the promotional material attached to this post.

Original Source: Burger King Taiwan Age of Extinction Dog Tags Giveaway @ 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 the good people over at TFSource! Check out the highlights of this week's sourcenews below:

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have some great new preorders on the site like MP-08X Masterpiece King Grimlock with Throne Accessory, TFCon 2014 Exclusive Masterpiece Shafter, Zenith Forge - ZF-002 Beast Hunters Prime Chrome Head and Gun Upgrade Kit, MMC Azalea, Zillia an Stag cleavers, Make Toys - MTCM-03 Quantron, Warbotron - WB01-C - Sly Strike and Unique Toys - G02DX - Mania King - Vintage Color Version! We also have some new instock items like the highly anticipated Warbotron - WB01B - Heavy Noisy, ToyWorld - H-03 Swamper, Botcon 2014 Boxed Set, attendee and Souvenirs, and a limited quantity of Reformatted - R-01D - Terminus Hexatron Shadow Emissary! 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. Now Instock - Warbotron - WB01B - Heavy Noisy!
2. New preorder up - TFCon 2014 Exclusive Masterpiece Shafter!
3. Now Instock - Toy World's Swamper!
4. Now instock - Terminus Hexatron Shadow Emissary!
5. Make Toys Quantron preorder is now live!
6. Now Instock - Botcon 2014 Boxed Set, attendee and Souvenirs!
7. MP-08X King Grimlock with Accessory Set Now Up for Preorder!
8. New preorder up - Unique Toys - G02DX - Mania King - Vintage Color Version!
9. 3rd Party Customs Update!
10. New preorder up - Bearbrick Transformers Figures!
11. New KFC Preorders Up!
12. Now Up for Preorder - Transformers 4 - Lost Age - Rusty Optimus Prime - Limited Edition!
13. Now Instock - TFC Toys Conabus, Phlogeus and Gumball!
14. theToySource Updates!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 30 June 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is quite possibly the wildest Transformers: Age of Extinction promotion yet. Word reaches us via 2005 Boards member prime roller that if you buy or sell your house through a particular realtor in Taiwan until August 31st, you can get a set of Transformers themed goodies including a laptop, computer speakers and a cooler that transforms into a table.

Yes, for real, we're not making this up!

Original Source: Buy a house in Taiwan, get Transformers stuff! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Legends Blog has announced that this week's Transformers Legends game episode will be a rerun of the Me Grimlock, King event from two weeks ago. The reason given is that there was a bug affecting the event previously preventing players from earning the top rewards for the event.

Check out full details on the Transformers Legends Blog.

Original Source: Transformers Legends Game Re-running Me Grimlock, King Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A third viral video for Transformers: Age of Extinction has been released. This one has a news broadcast on the dangers of the Transformers being highjacked by someone who wants to send us a message... check it out embedded below:

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction Viral Video #3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier today, Transformers movie score composer Steve Jablonsky updated his Facebook page with the following message regarding the Age of Extinction Score:

Wow, it looks like a lot of you went to see Transformers this weekend Thank you so much for all the love and support. I really appreciate all of the messages.

We have prepared a little score teaser, kind of an appetizer while we finalize the album. Keep an eye on iTunes this week, it should be appearing very soon, or as soon as iTunes decides to go live with it.

Shortly thereafter, Itunes went live with four tracks from the upcoming album. Check out "Hunted", "Lockdown", "Autobots Reunited" and "Tessa" and sound off on the 2005 boards!

Original Source: Age of Extinction Score Update from Steve Jablonsky, Teaser Tracks Posted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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01 - Friday - June 20 2014
After a long 1.5 days of Botcon 2014, Vangelus finally records a podcast. On the sidewalk.

02 - A Hasbro Chat with Mark Weber - June 21 2014
A few hours after the Saturday Hasbro Panel at Botcon, Vangelus sat down with Mark Weber (Transformers Manager of Global Brand Development) to talk some Transformers, and reveal further insight into the legend of Clint Chapman's hat.

03 - Saturday - June 21 2014
A classically loud and occasionally explicit series of Botcon bar recordings ends with a lot of tired people standing in a circle and talking about the nature of unofficial independent transforming toy robots for about 45 minutes or so.

04 - Let's Artist Alley
This interview compilation features 5 Artist Alley tables, from Rachel Cook, to Josh Burcham, swinging by Sarah Stone & Mairghread Scott's Fort Windblade, dropping in on Marcelo Matere, and finishing the tour by chatting Puggleformers with Cally Kari Shokka.

05 - Vinyl Action with The Loyal Subjects
On the final day of Botcon 2014, Vangelus spoke with Jonathan Cathey of The Loyal Subjects about action vinyl, line evolution, and Phil Reed.

06 - D-Pads Unstuck with Jagex and DeNA
The final interview compilation for Botcon 2014 features a pair of Transformers game conversations, one in the MOTA space, one in the mobile space.

07 - Sunday and Beyond
In the late Sunday hours of June 22 2014, Vangelus grabs at whoever's standing near him to talk a little Botcon post-show. Then, he grabs at family. And finally, he grabs at the internet.

Video versions of all the interviews are also available by clicking here!
For those who want to see an interviewee's face while they're speaking!

Original Source: WTF @ TFW Botcon 2014 Podcasts Now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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While Michael Bay, the savage Optimus Prime and the new Movie Dinobots tromped and stomped the box office this weekend, our friends from the world of independent Transformer toys continued on with their reveals. From the announcement of a new sword for Age of Extinction Optimus and a throne for lord Megatron, to our first in hand images of Dr. Wu's G2 Sideswipe and Fans Want It's Jetwing Upgrade kits. Take a look at some of the updates and announcements below!

Dr. Wu Cavalier Sword

Dr. Wu Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe Rambo Kit

FWI4 Jetwing Upgrade Kit Review

Megatron Throne

Original Source: Post Age of Extinction 3rd Party Round Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Rookbartley for letting us know of four new party cups featuring Transformers characters from Age of Extinction and Transformers Prime. The four different cups include AOE Bumblebee vs Stinger and Optimus Prime riding Grimlock. The other two feature Bumblebee and Optimus Prime from Beast Hunters. Sold individually for 87 cents a piece, you may just enjoy your drinks a little more with these Transformers cups!

Check them out after the break.

Original Source: Age of Extinction and Transformers Prime Party Cups @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Soundworks Collection has posted a very insightful eight-minute long featurette talking about the process of creating the sounds and the sound editing process of Transformers: Age of Extinction. In this video we hear how the team went to great lengths to make sure that while Age of Extinction retained the signature audio style of the Transformers movies it was also kept fresh - check out the video embedded below:

Original Source: The Sound of Transformers Age of Extinction Behind the Scenes Feature @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest newsletter is in from Reprolabels, and this month is a movie extravaganza with upgrade sticker sets for the whole first wave of Age of Extinction Generations toys. There is a set for the Voyager Evasion Optimus Prime along with Crosshairs and High Octane Bumblebee. The Dinobots are not left out either, as there is a set for the Voyager Grimlock and a shared set for Scorn and Slug.

There are also sets for Generations Bumblebee and Goldfire, plus some stickers for the iGear Sharkticons, TFC Toys Gear of War Sixgun and Perfect Effect Warden.

Rounding things out is the Outline Compendium set, featuring many of the more obscure symbols of the Transformers series in the white outline style. In addition, Reprolabels are continuing a giveaway of Cybertron Glow symbols with every $30 spent.

Original Source: Reprolabels July 2014 Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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D.C. Douglas has posted a home video of the wrap party for Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 2 on his Youtube account, and as he is walking through the crowd, he points out the one and only Michael Bell (voice of, amongst others, Generation 1 Prowl and Sideswipe). He mentions that Michael Bell is providing voicework for Rescue Bots Season 3.

So there you have it, another veteran Transformers voice actor is set to make a triumphant return to the franchise shortly! Watch this space for more news on all things Transformers including the third season of Rescue Bots.

You can check out the video of the wrap party below - some viewer discretion is advised:

Original Source: Michael Bell returns to Transformers in Rescue Bots Season 3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Composer Steve Jablonsky updated his Official Facebook Fanpage regarding the 4 teaser tracks we received today and the upcoming full album.

"The score EP has gone live! This is just a teaser, it was the best way to get something out there quickly. These four tracks are exclusive to the EP, they are theme pieces I wrote early on. The score album will have different material (including variations on these themes), and will have more than four tracks. No official release date yet.

If you check it out I hope you enjoy!"

Original Source: More Info On Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Score @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Hot off the heels of the rarely seen unreleased G2 Stunticon set that dropped last week, eBay member z75sales has some more unreleased G2 figures up for grabs. This time, we see a charity auction for G2 Autojetter and Autolauncher. These molds eventually made their way out in future lines, but were never released as they are here.

On top of these, there are also individual auctions for an unreleased G2 Jazz Laser Cycle on-card, and a G2 Breakdown from the Stunticon set, but by itself and on-card.

Check out multiple images for each of those auctions by hitting the links above! If you're bidding on these uber-rare items, good luck!

Original Source: More Unreleased G2 Goodness on eBay @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.