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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The sheer awesome madness of TFcon Toronto 2014 has begun! Early reports are coming in by the dozens from several TFW2005 members on Twitter. Most interesting to report at these early morning hours come from third party group FansProject who have two exclusvies for sale at the show: a Generation 2 homage to Breakdown named Kar Krash and a Diaclone inspired offering for LER-01 Columpio and Drepan (Dinobot "Sludge"). Photos come courtesy of crasis and Peaugh on Twitter.

We have very little information about these figures right now so keep checking back as we update you throughout the day!

Original Source: FansProject Exclusives Kar Krash and Columpio at TFcon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFCon 2014 continues at a blistering pace! After the third party panel wrapped up we've been seeing a ton of dealer room pics from several TFW2005 boards members. We'll continue to try to round up what we find from the show, as we don't have dedicated staff there. If you're there, feel free to share your pics on the Boards and we'll add them to this round up post!

Including in this round up:

- FansProject Function X5 "Skullcruncher"
- FansProject "Quickswitch"
- FansProject Lost Exo Realm "Sludge" and "Slag"
- Maketoys Pandinus ("Scorponok")
- MakeToys Quantron ("Computron") with combined mode and individual bots modes

Hat tip goes out to Peaugh, FirebirdGT, Mumps, Crasis, and dogcades for sharing these images via Twitter of the awesome new reveals! Keep checking back at TFW for more updates!

Original Source: TFCon 2014 Ongoing Saturday Round Up - Part 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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And here's part 2 of the TFCon 2014 3rd Party Panel!

In this post we have the concluding batch of images from the 2014 TFcon Third Party Panel. Attached to this post, we have a whole lot of unofficial transforming robot goodness including:

• Mech ideas - Gauntlet and Piston, Buster and Trench aka Animated Huffer and Pipes in both regular and Mario Bros. decos.
• Mastermind Creations - Commotus, a metal slug tank version of Turmoil, Cynicus, a version of Vos of the Decepticon Justice Division and Anarchus, aka Kaon of the Decepticon Justice Division.
• Before and After's Decepticon Clone Twins
• FansProject Core's Trianix Alpha, another Steel Core style original creation
• FansProject - Function X5 not-Skullcruncher, Lost Exo Realm Sludge, Slag and Swoop, plus a teased unofficial Optimus Prime
• Maketors - Guardia unofficial Defensor, Pandinus a huge unofficial Scorponok and the Manga Mech Series Tailgate
• XTransbots Ollie and Sonic
• TFcon Chicago exclusive Axis

Original Source: TFCon 2014 3rd Party Panel Part 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Here is part 1 of the 2014 TFcon 3rd Party Panel!

Is this post, check out the slides from the TFcon third party panel showing off:

• BMOG's current and upcoming releases
• Atomic Robot's Bludgeon, Yoketron and Banzaitron
• X-2 Toys Furrow and Rotor / Cloudraker and Fastlane plus their DKR-002 and a teased Impactor
• DX-9's releases including unofficial Scourge, Wreck-Gar, CyKill and Crasher
• Echo-TF Generations Hoist and Trailcutter feet and their FansProject Menasor upgrade kit
• Bold Forms Gladius not-Megatron (out in Fall) and not-Menasor
• Keith's Fantasy Club (KFC) including their Nemesis Citizen Stack and Tempest
• Giga Power's Snarl and Slag
• Shapeshift Inc's Legends Ironhide and Starscream
• MicroBlaze's Military Titans Onslaught for Fall of Cybertron Bruticus
• TFC Toys' Prometheus and Ares combiners (and a tease at 2015)
• Perfect Effect's Leonidas, Deathstalker and SD versions of Fortress Maximus, Scorponok, Warden and Black Zarak

Original Source: TFCon 2014 3rd Party Panel Part 1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Through the magic of Twitter and good friends of TFW2005 attending TFcon 2014, we are proud to bring you coverage of this year's TFcon third party panel! Check after the jump for updates from the panel and be sure to periodically refresh for the latest news.

A big thanks to General Tekno for live-tweeting the panel for us! Here are a few highlights - check out the full log after the break.

• BMOG will be making a version of Nintendo's ROB the robot, which is made of NES accessories. Not Transformers related but very cool!
• Maketoys will be making a More than Meets the Eye Tailgate in their Manga Mech series. They are also making a huge version of Scorponok
• Mastermind Creations are making unofficial versions of the Decepticon Justice Division, starting with Vos.
• FansProject's Function X series will continue with an unofficial version of Skullcruncher, Hardhead (with cartoon and toy faces) and Apeface.
• Atomic Robot, a new group, will be making a version of Yoketron (plus Bludgeon and BanzaiTron)
• Bold Forms will be making a Megatron, Gladius, scaled with MP-10 and based on the animation model.
• Perfect Effect's Scorponok was shown and is huge. Perfect Effect are also making SD versions of Fortress Maximus, Scorponok and Black Zarak

Last but not least, the TFcon Chicago exclusive was officially unveiled - Axis, a black and purple version of the XTransbots Pipes figure!

Original Source: TFcon 2014 Third Party Panel Coverage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFCon 2014 is under way, happening now up in Canada. Their attendee figure is a KFC tapebot repaint named Pestilence. The folks at TFCon were kind enough to hook us up with a copy, so we're sharing some high res pics with you today. Check em out after the break, and if you're up in the Toronto area, get over to TFCon now!

Original Source: TFCon Pestilence In-Hand Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Fansformers on Facebook, we now have a first look at the recently revealed upcoming products in Fansprojects' Function X line. Shown here are X-6, X-7 and X-8. Which are respectively unofficial versions of Headmasters Hardhead, Apeface and Highbrow. We get our first look at these figures in robot mode, vehicle mode and beast mode (For Apeface). In the cases of Hardhead and Apeface, we get a good look at how the figures will transform. Intricate and clever Transformations is what the Function X line has become popular for and these figures look like they will not disappoint!

Each of these items has their own thread in our 3rd Party discussion forum. So after you click the title bar and bask in the new images, check the threads below to inject your opinion.

Function X-6 "Hardhead"
Function X-7 "Apeface"
Function X-8 "Highbrow"

And... here are the videos these pics came from:

Original Source: Fansproject Function X-6 Hardhead, X-7 Apeface and X-8 Highbrow @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Oshkosh Defense recently held a "Meet Hound" event for its employees. On show at the event was the upcoming Platinum Series Autobots United five pack, which unites the Generations Voyager Optimus Prime and Hound along with the Deluxe Crosshairs, Drift and Bumblebee, all of whom have premium paintjobs. This is the first time we have seen how the five toys will be packaged within the window box. The five Autobots are displayed in robot mode with their accessories above them. The left and right corners of the box feature artwork of the five. Check out the image with thanks to TFW2005 member Ridngsxrs at left.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Platinum Edition Autobots Limited Set In Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a new sighting for you today. The Transformers Age of Extinction Mega One Step Changer Bumblebee - who as advertised transforms with one simple, smooth movement - has been spotted at US retail at a Toys R Us in Lancaster PA. This Bumblebee is one big bot - and accordingly, he retails for $29.99. A big thanks to Soundblaster1 for the heads-up.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Mega One Step Bumblebee Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers prize campaign website with new images and details of the Transformers Dinobot Micron prize campaign.

The giveaway kicks off on July 19th, with the three Classics Mini-Cons Dinobots - and the dragon Mini-Con Nightscream - being available at various participating stores, in most cases being given away with a purchase of 3,000 yen or more on Transformers toys.

Of the four:

• Ivan, the orange T-Rex and redeco of Classics Terrorsaur, is a Toys R Us Japan exclusive, available with a purchase of 3,000 yen or more on Transformers toys.
• Paulie, the blue pteranadon and redeco of Classics Swoop, is an Aeon exclusive. This one is available with a purchase of either LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime, AD-01 Optimus Prime or AD-20 Black Knight Grimlock
• Thunderlips, the purple triceratops and redeco of Classics Knockdown, is a Joshin Kids Land exclusive, available with a purchase of 3,000 yen or more on Transformers toys.
• Sling, the green and yellow dragon and redeco of Classics Nightscream, is exclusive to a whole bunch of stores and given away with a purchase with a purchase of 3,000 yen or more on Transformers toys. Participating stores giving away Sling include Edieon toy counter, Best Denki, Yamada Denki and Yodobashi Camera.

For those wondering "what's with the Rocky names on those Dinobots", during the production of Transformers: Age of Extinction, the Dinobots were given codenames - Grimlock was Ivan, Strafe was Paulie and Slug was Thunderlips. Evidently someone at Takara-Tomy liked those names enough to put them on their latest prize campaign figures.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Dinobot Micron Campaign Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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As TFcon concludes today, we take a quick moment to round up some of the other third party items that were revealed this week but not shown off at TFcon:

Mecha Form, who are making one of the third party Skyfires, have thrown their hat into the dino robot ring and announced their own plans to make unofficial Dinobots. Kicking off are Gunk, Sneer and Plunge, who are unlicensed takes on Sludge, Snarl and Swoop. They will also be making a version of the character Paddles, a Pleisiosaur Dinobot from the compilation book Transformers Legacy.

Mecha Form Dino Mech Series
Mecha Form Dino Mech Paddles


Beelzeboss will be releasing a Sword of Judgement keychain. Based on the sword Optimus Prime wields in Transformers: Age of Extinction, it can be taken off the keychain and used as a weapon for any Transformer with a 5mm handgrip.

Beelzeboss Sword of Judgement Keychain


X2 Toys were at TFcon, but have revealed some more on their version of the Impactor character, which they're calling Firing Pin, and an upgrade for Generations Orion Pax:

X2 Toys Firing Pin / Impactor and Orion Pax Upgrade Kit


Before and After have also shown off one more future project at TFcon - a jumbo "Action Master" Devastator, based on the Generation 1 cartoon animation model.

Before and After Action Master Devastator


Mastermind Creations' Talon is nearing his release - and there are some in-hand images courtesy of Oscar Fung and Daimchoc.

Mastermind Creations Talon In-Hand Images

Original Source: Post TFcon Third Party Roundup @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Taiwanese Kre-O Transformers Facebook page has recently updated with official images of the Elite Optimus Prime set. This bagged set has an Optimus Prime Kreon at its core, and uses Kre-O blocks for the arms and legs much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set does.

Original Source: Kre-O Elite Optimus Prime Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have a report from TFW2005 member CybertronStreak that the Age of Extinction Legends two packs are showing up at Singapore retail. These packs feature a Legion or Legends class toy from past movie lines or Transformers Prime's Cyberverse packaged with a larger toy. The packs include pairings such as Revenge of the Fallen Legends Optimus Prime with a redecoed Energon Cruellock as Grimlock and a Revenge of the Fallen Legends Sideways recolor as Stinger with a purple Beast Wars Neo Guiledart as Slug.

Hopefully this sighting in Singapore means these are not fair off a US release. A big thanks once again to CybertronStreak for the heads up.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Legends Two Packs Released in Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the latest update from our sponsors TFSource. Check out the latest headlines in the sourcenews below, and read on for the full update:

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We had a great time at TFCon this weekend and enjoyed meeting everyone that stopped by our booth! We have some great new preorders on the site, including Transformers 2014 - Generations Leader Class - Jetfire, Fansproject - Function X-4: Sigma L, Fansproject - Lost Exo Realm - LER-01 Columpio and Drepan and an upcoming restock of the popular Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U and Fansproject - Warbot - WB0004 Revolver! Check out our newest instock items like TFCon 2014 Exclusive - Masterpiece Shafter, Unique Toys - UT-D01 Salmoore, Warbotron - WB01B - Heavy Noisy, ToyWorld - H-03 Swamper, and Botcon 2014 Boxed Set, attendee and Souvenirs! Visit the Source Blog for our latest Source Articles, Interviews and check out the site for our latest review of KFC Tempest! Visit our sister site theToySource.com for non-transformers collectibles! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

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6. New Transformers 4 - Lost Age - AD31 - Ultimate Power Mode Optimus Prime Preorder up!
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8. Now Instock - Warbotron - WB01B - Heavy Noisy!
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10. MP-08X Masterpiece King Grimlock with Throne Accessory Now Up for Preorder!
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14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 14 July 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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New details on the Transformers Masterpiece series guidebook have been posted on Amazon Japan and Animeanime.jp. Among the new details we have confirmation that the book will contain unused design sketches and pictures of prototypes, as well as Takara-Tomy staff interviews.

Furthermore Hisashi Yuki has teased on his Twitter feed that we may well be getting a new look at Masterpiece Star Saber in this book!

Some sample pages of the book are now available - check them out attached to this post!

Original Source: Take a look inside the Transformers Masterpiece Guidebook @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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For our next gallery update, we wish to share with you this gallery of Transformers Generations Roadbuster. The Wrecker made his debut in 1985 with a mold licensed from the Mugen Calibur from a series called Dorvack – now after a few redecos of other toys, he is here with his very own unique mold which pays homage to the original toy.

This new Roadbuster is a toy which is extremely fun to pick up and fiddle about with. He's got a simple transformation and a nice, striking deco, and good poseability (I found the hips a little obstructed sometimes though). For me the main draw were the six different weapons Roadbuster comes with, which can peg into different spots on both modes and each other to make new and bigger weapons. For those who like sticking up their Transformers, Roadbuster also sports a full sticker sheet, complete with a choice of Autobot or Wrecker faction stickers. He is, overall, a great addition to the Generations / Classics stable.

Check out the gallery below and see what you think:

Generations Voyager Roadbuster gallery

Original Source: TFW2005's Generations Voyager Roadbuster In-Hand Gallery @ 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 #31:

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #31
MINDBOMB! The humans have access to a CYBERTRONIAN mind—but whose is it—and why do they want it? OPTIMUS PRIME and GALVATRON race for answers, as JAZZ faces the consequences of his last trip to Earth.

Check it out after the jump, but beware of spoilers! The full issue will be released on July 30, 2014.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots in Disguise #31 iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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eBay seller and 2005 Boards member starwarsprotos is at is again with some rare unreleased G2 hotness. After the epic G2 Stunticons auction which ended over $26,000 USD, he now has up unreleased G2 Go-Bots in their final painted forms. These were not known to exist like this until very recently, if not right now, so it's a treat for those who fancy the rare stuff.

He's put up a ton of images, check em out over on his auction here: UNRELEASED Transformers Generation 2 GoBots SET OF 6 pre-production MINT IN BAG

Original Source: Unreleased G2 Go-Bots Up For Auction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Take this as a rumor for now. TFW2005 member Catz, who has never steered us wrong yet, has shared with us some listings for upcoming Platinum Edition releases in the Age of Extinction toyline. While some of the listings (like Autobots United) we've heard of before there are two new ones:

• A First Edition Leader Optimus Prime with trailer, who comes with Stinger. Previously revealed in the Toys R Us computers, but this is the first we have heard of the mold choices... and Stinger.
• A five pack of Dinobots in black and gray decos

Perhaps we shall learn more about these at the San Diego Comic Con?

(Pictured, Takara-Tomy's Black Knight Grimlock. Could the Dinobots five pack have a similar deco?)

Original Source: Rumor - new Age of Extinction Platinum Series Exclusives @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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We have a new clearer look at an upcoming Japanese market Generation 1 Optimus Prime statue. No details on who is making it, where or when it will be released, but this is the second look we've seen recently. Check out the shot after the break and discuss on the forums!

Original Source: 30th Anniversary G1 Optimus Prime Statue @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member daimchoc for sharing with us new colored images of third party group KFC's Sencho Barbossa (also known as Captain Shark of the Brave series).

The new images show off what will likely be very close to a final deco and reveals striking details in both modes as well as a very well done, clean paint layout that is sure to please many. In-hand reviews of this figure will be highly anticipated!

Check out the new images after the jump and let us know what you think with the discussion link below.

Original Source: KFC Sencho Barbossa (Captain Shark) - New Colored Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Four new trademarks uncovered by Transformers at the Moon have revealed the names of four of the main characters in Hasbro and Rovio's joint venture, Transformers Angry Birds. The four character names are:

• Optimus Red
• Bumblebird
• Megahog
• Starsqueal

What do you think of these names? Share your thoughts by hitting the discuss button.

Original Source: Transformers Angry Birds Trademarks Reveal Character Names @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The "infamous" Transformers Colombia has shared some new images of the next assortment of Transformers Age of Extinction Generation series Deluxes. These images show off the new model Camaro version of Bumblebee along with the offscreen characters Snarl and Hot Shot. Check out these new images and see what you think.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Generations Deluxe Wave 3 New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Previewsworld has posted up the October solicitations for IDW's comic book releases and 2005 board member, Sockie, has been nice enough to summarize them for us. Along with the regular books of More Than Meets The Eye, Robots In Disguise, and the new mini-series Primacy, we'll be getting the trade paper back of the popular Windblade mini-series!

Click the title bar to read the synopsis for each issue. But beware, since these issues are months down the road, spoilers may exist.

Original Source: IDW Transformers Solicitations for October @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's bad news for Kre-O fans - the second Age of Extinction Kre-O Microchnagers assortment (which is series six or seven overall depending on how you count the preview wave) are reported to not feature serial numbers stamped on the packages to help identify the contents. For those picking these up in stores this is a bit of a blow - the serial numbers were a great shortcut to identifying the figures in the bags to collect a whole set. This news comes to you via the Hobbybase Facebook page.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Kre-O Microchangers Wave 2 Blindpacks feature no serial number @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.