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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Business Insider has posted an interesting article explaining how Hasbro decides which toys it will turn into movies and the profit they get in return.

With several more brands set to get the movie treatment in the next few years, we spoke with Hasbro Chief Marketing Officer John Frascotti to find out exactly how the company selects which of its toy lines get adapted to the big screen and how you can possibly turn a board game into a movie.

"We look for those brands that have story and character at their foundation because inevitably for any type of storytelling format, whether it's a movie, a television show, a digital comic ... it has to have great story and great characters at it's foundation," says Frascotti.

All together, the "Transformers" franchise has brought in more than $2.5 billion worldwide. The two "G.I. Joe" movies combined have generated more than $600 million at the box office.

According to Reuters, it's low risk strategy for Hasbro. The toy company pays around $1 million to develop script ideas and if a studio wants to go through with a film, Hasbro gets paid back the developing fee. After the film is in theaters, Hasbro reportedly receives 5% of the money a studio makes from theaters.

The article also states that following the success of the Transformers and other Hasbro brand movies, movies based on Jem And The Holograms, Magic the Gathering and Ouija are on their way to the Big Screen. You can read more at the Business Insider.

Original Source: How Hasbro Decides Which Toys They Will Turn Into Movies @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member D-Drive has once again sent us over the Diamond Distributing list for next weeks Transformer comics. On tap next week for our beloved Robots In Disguise:

TRANSFORMERS VS GI JOE #1 (also shipping 1-in-10, subscription and blank cover variants)

(W) Tom Scioli, John Barber (A/CA) Tom Scioli
SPACE WAR I! Earth makes contact with an alien race-and G.I. JOE is on the front lines of first contact! But when the TRANSFORMERS arrive-their version of "peace" does not match our own...

Also of note this issue has already sold out and a second printing is due August 13th.

TRANSFORMERS WINDBLADE #4 Of(4) (Also shipping 1-in-10 and subscription variants)

(W) Mairghread Scott (A/CA) Sarah Stone
PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE! WINDBLADE seeks out the last refuge she has left, the living city METROPLEX as his malfunctions intensify! WINDBLADE realizes that even if she survives STARSCREAM, METROPLEX himself may doom them all!

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS TP VOL 07
(W) Simon Furman & Various (A) Andrew Wildman & Various (CA) Guido Guidi
The historic roots of The Transformers are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Collects issues #77-80, the Headmasters four-issue series, and the three-issue Movie Adaptation. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping list for July 23rd @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Mobage has announced the next Transformers: Legends event; Into The Abyss.

The Autobots and Decepticons work together to drive off several Ammonite attacks, but the allies-of-convenience soon turn on one another! Will they annihilate each other? Will the Ammonites destroy everyone aboard the Lost Light? Find out in TRANSFORMERS: Legends "INTO THE ABYSS"!

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Into The Abyss @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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After a little bit of a hiatus on this particular project, third party/independent group ToyWorld has just made a splash with their homages to the Generation 1 Throttlebot team revealing their versions of Goldbug, Freeway, Wideload, and the team's combined mode! It's been widely speculated and assumed that this team of figures would combine, although not entirely confirmed until now. The reveal came down today over at ToyWorld's webpage, which also confirmed the expected release date for the remaining figures (although no preorder information is available yet):

* TW-T04 2014
* TW-T05 2014
* TW-T06 2014

Are you okay with your Throttlebots combining? Does the combined mode reveal make you want to track down these figures? Sound off on the boards with the discussion link below!

Original Source: ToyWorld's "Throttlebots" Combined Mode Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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As had been reported a short while back, it seemed that the Transformers: Age of Extinction toyline was off to a somewhat rocky start. And now, we have even more evidence to back that up. Disney Pixar Cars website TakeFiveADay has posted an interesting article examining the current state of movie toylines and toylines in general, of course focusing a lot on the current AOE line. Unfortunately, despite the movie itself performing well, it seems the toyline isn't, and it doesn't sound like the outlook is positive either. From the article:

"The #1 licensed toy line in America usually generates about $400-$500 million in sales a year. [...] At the rate the toys are selling, Transformers might still crack $225 million which is a lot but when you create inventory to sell $500 million dollars worth of toys? That’s not so good"

It should be noted that this isn't just related to Transformers; toyline sales in general have been on the decline for a while now. This could potentially be bad news for not just Transformers fans, but fans of toys in general. The reasons for the decline in sales are numerous, and you can read them and discuss after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Age of Extinction Toyline Underperforming? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page shared a full gallery of all the San Diego Comic Transformers Exclusives in anticipation of the event just a week away. We've seen many images of the exclusives already, including in-hand and on scene at BotCon, so if you're tired of waiting to have these in your collection and will not be at SDCC, use this as a reminder that the figures will be available on Hasbrotoyshop.com after SDCC in limited quantities (make sure your F5 key works properly!).

Enjoy the official image gallery after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers SDCC 2014 Exclusives - Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Have you had enough Dinobot action for one year? TOO BAD. Because HK-TF has posted a small gallery of the upcoming Age of Extinction Voyager Slog. This movie version of Sludge features a nice light grey, dark grey and red color scheme with twin lances. We've mirrored a selection of the photos from the gallery for you to review and share your thoughts on.

Check out the new images by clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Age of Extinction Voyager Slog In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Megatronus 209 has spotted new, official images of Platinum Edition Silver Knight Optimus Prime on Facebook and has shared them here. The content has become unavailable so we are not entirely sure who the source is.

Unlike previous stock images of this Platinum Silver Optimus, these new images show chrome and metallic silver paint. The images also have Hasbro's typical "digitally airbrushed to hell" look so we aren't entirely sure if this is indicative of the final product(with regards to chrome and metallic silver paint). If you've seen the 1st edition Optimus, think of the chrome from that, carried over to this but with red flames on the chest.

Read on to check out the images.

Original Source: New Official Images Of Platinum Edition Silver Knight Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon Toronto 2014 is done and in the books, and what a show it was! Among the hundreds of pictures taken and dozens of new toys revealed, a more important goal was achieved in that the TFcon Toronto 2014 Charity Auction raised $8000.37 for Make-A-Wish Canada!

From TFcon:

TFcon is very proud to announce that our 2014 charity auction was able to raise $8000.37 for Make-A-Wish® Canada. We are very proud of everyone in our community that contributed to make this amazing feat happen.

TFcon will be returning to Chicago this year on October 24-26.

Original Source: TFcon Toronto 2014 Charity Auction Raises Over $8000 For Make A Wish Foundation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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SDCC 2014 is just around the corner. We have received a Press Release announcing the arrival of the Angry Birds: Transformers at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

Our friends at Rovio states...
"Earlier this summer we announced our epic collaboration with Hasbro on Angry Birds Transformers. Fans and media are welcome to visit the Hasbro booth inside the Convention Center to see the Comic-Con exclusive trailer - more information to follow!"

Check out the full Press Release after the jump.
Don't forget to visit TFW2005 for the best Transformers news coverage from the SDCC 2014 grounds.

Original Source: SDCC 2014 - Angry Birds: Transformers Official Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Renderform have announced some new add-on and accessory kits! First up is a "Final Edition" version of their Nightshade add-on kit for Universe Darkwind. It's a reissued version of the popular RF-15 Nightshade kit that gives Darkwind a new head, with a more metallic tint compared to the original.

That is not all, though - Renderform have also updated their site with the Leo Justice Sword, Savior Shield, Magnum Hammer and Blackguard Slasher. These were available at Botcon but Renderform have now announced a wide selection of new colors for these weapons - there's a color to match almost any toy or shade of the rainbow!

Check out the listings of all these kits on the Renderform garage kit homepage.

Original Source: Renderform Nightshade Final Edition Upgrade Kit and Leo Weapons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Ark Studio has revealed their next figure in their VIP line of legends size figures. Next up is VIP 04, which we know as Lambor. Ark Studio's previously announced figures include homages to Smokescreen (Spector), Prowl (Peacekeeper), and Bluestreak (Silverstorm) which you can discuss here.

Will you be adding these to your collection shelves? Let us know after the jump!

Original Source: Ark Studio VIP 04 (Legends Size "Lambor") @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Toys R Us sent out a press release earlier today with a full listing of their 2014 SDCC offerings. Newly added to that list and relevant to our TFW2005 readers - Hasbro's Masterpiece Prowl and Masterpiece Sunstorm will be making a "First Appearance" in San Diego via TRU, who is partnering with Entertainment Earth. TRU will be selling their goods through the EE booth.

Check out the abridged press release below!

Building on its tradition of offering an unbeatable assortment of toys for collectors of all ages, Toys“R”Us has revealed its full lineup of exclusive items available at the highly anticipated Comic-Con International in San Diego taking place Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27. Conventioneers will find must-have merchandise based on fan-favorite series, including My Little Pony, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TRANSFORMERS and more at the Entertainment Earth booth (#2243).

Toys“R”Us will also provide convention goers the opportunity to be among the first to purchase exclusive merchandise not yet available in stores, such as MINECRAFT Creeper Anatomy, MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS ZECORA and TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece Prowl, among others. These first look items will become available in Toys“R”Us stores nationwide later this year.

Fans unable to journey to San Diego this year will also have the opportunity to purchase select items online at Toysrus.com/ComicConvention beginning at 10am EST on Thursday, July 24. All merchandise is available while supplies last, so fans should visit Entertainment Earth at booth #2243 or Toysrus.com/ComicConvention early to make purchases.

Toys“R”Us First-Look Items Coming Soon to Its Stores Nationwide:

TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece Prowl from Hasbro®

Prowl is a clear thinker who is able to see beyond the chaos of battle and discover the rational route to victory. His logic center is the most sophisticated in the Autobot army, capable of analyzing complex combat situations and making strategic decisions almost instantaneously. Unexpected events have been known to briefly scramble his circuits, but there isn’t much this Autobot doesn’t see coming. As much as his fellow Autobots would like to see Prowl loosen up and crack a joke once in a while, they recognize that what makes him so brilliant on the battlefield is what makes him so disciplined off it. Conventioneers can take home this sneak peak item for $70.

TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece Sunstorm from Hasbro®

Fly too close to the sun and get burned. Get too close to Sunstorm, and get dissolved into a puddle of liquid scrap. Autobots beware, because this ultimate Decepticon flier is on the hunt for someone to fight. He converts from robot mode to fighter jet mode, and in either mode he’s armed for major combat. His canopy and nose cone open in jet mode, and his hidden missile pods deploy when he gets an Autobot in his sights. And, don’t forget to set him on his stand when the fight is over for the day. Fans can get this high-flying Decepticon with incredible battle features for $80.

All Toys“R”Us exclusive items are limited editions and will be available on a first-come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Original Source: Masterpiece Prowl and Sunstorm First Release @ SDCC 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their website with yet more Transformers exclusives for the Japanese market. In this update they have added a page for the Age of Extinction Dinobots "Black Knight" versions. Scorn and Slug are getting the Black Knight deco this November, which involves painting the toys in a black deco with silver accents (and some red, in Scorn's case)

Black Knight Scorn is set to be an exclusive release through Edion, Kojima toy department, Bic Camera, Best Denki and Yamada Denki. Black Knight Slug is going to be exclusive to Joshin Kids Land Yodobashi Camera. Both are, as mentioned, set for November releases.

The Takara-Tomy website has also updated with a page for the Movie Advanced EX Wheeljack figure, a white version of Dark of the Moon Que with the Generation 1 inspired Wheeljack head. This one we've seen before and is an Aeon exclusive, due in August. Enjoy this new and clear image of this figure!

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Age of Extinction Scorn and Slug Black Knight Versions @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their webpage for the Toys R Us Japan exclusive Movie Advanced Optimus Prime Rusty Version. This figure represents the beat up state Optimus appears in early in Age of Extinction, and features a full faceplate. The new images show the exclusive color version side by side with the regular release version of Evasion Optimus Prime from the Movie Advanced line.

Original Source: Toys R Us Japan Age of Extinction Evasion Optimus Prime Rusty Version New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers website with a listing for a store exclusive Movie Advanced Rollbar figure. Like the Rollbar we are getting as a part of the "Farmaggeddon" Breakout Scene set, Rollbar is a redeco of Generations Skids - based on the picture on Takara-Tomy's site, he's possibly even the same deco as the Platinum Series set.

According to the information Takara-Tomy posted, Rollbar will be a Toys R Us Japan exclusive and will be available in November 2014.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Movie Advanced Series Rollbar Toys R Us Japan Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Tcracker has got his hands on the upcoming Leader Class Generations Jetfire figure and has been nice enough to share some in hand images for us. This upcoming leader class toy offers us a much taller "classics" version of the character complete with red-chromed weapons and a cool looking battle helmet/faceplate. Tcracker shows off the figure in a variety of poses as well as both modes. He also gives us a comparison with Classics deluxe Starscream.

Check out all the images after the jump!

Original Source: In Hand Images of Generations Leader Jetfire @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1231 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ark Studio have announced their next third party Transformers project - an add-on for the Age of Extinction Leader Optimus Prime. The set is made up of a sword based on the on-screen look of the one wielded by Optimus Prime in Age of Extinction, and a shield which is designed to transform from the Movie Preview figure's version of the shield to the Generations one via some unfolding panels.

Some images of a prototype have been made available on the group's Weibo, check them out after the break.

Original Source: Ark Studio Age of Extinction Optimus Prime sword and transforming shield @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In a bizarre crossover, Takara-Tomy has decided to extend the 30th anniversary celebrations of Transformers into their Wixoss collectable card game - with a game of a blue-haired anime girl cosplaying as Optimus Prime. The card features the Optimus Prime girl set against the canyons where the Ark in Generation 1 came to rest, with Optimus Prime's combat deck visible in the background. The card is set to be included in volume 3 of the cards. For those curious about the game, be warned that some of the artwork on other cards might be considered not safe for work.

Original Source: Transformers card in Takara-Tomy Wixoss Collectable Card Game @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy will be holding a special Transformers Expo in Yokohama City's Yokohama Exhibition Hall from August 9th to 17th. There are going to be several exclusive Transformers items at the event, including:

• Age of Extinction Movie Advanced Series Evasion Nemesis Prime
• Movie Advanced Series Voyager class Black Knight Grimlock
• A reissued Masterpiece Sideswipe, sans Autobot symbol on his chest
• Q Transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, cute little Choro Q versions of their Movie vehicles
• A new lineup called the "Legends Commander Series". The first four releases will be new releases of Robot Masters G1 Optimus Prime, Beast Wars Optimus Primal and Beast Wars Second Lio Convoy, with the fourth slot taken by a redeco of Age of Extinction One Step Changer Optimus Prime. We suspect these will eventually be mass retail rather than just at-show exclusives.

Check out images of all nine toys after the break.

Original Source: Transformers Expo 2014 Exclusives Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Las Vegas Licensing Expo is the San Diego Comic-Con for the businessmen. But that doesn't mean the expo has to be dull and boring. On the contrary, it's colorful as a mini SDCC.

At this year's Expo one company has stolen the spotlight; Hasbro. Dubbed by the press as "The Master Transformer", the company has presented its upcoming ventures including Transformers: Robots In Disguise and Angry Birds: Transformers. Though the event was held a month ago, it is only now that the Press and Media has started to reveal what was there at the Licensing Expo 2014.

We have recieved some images and information regarding Transformers: Robots In Disguise from the expo for you to have a look. The info includes:

• Theme of the Transformers: Robots In Disguise
• Licensed Apparel And Merchandise
• Toys
• Transformers: Angry Birds Game Info
• "The Transformers Effect"

You can read all about them, after the jump.

More news will come our way in less than a week's time. Stick with TFW2005 for the best SDCC 2014 Transformers news coverage.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Info And Images From Licensing Expo 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member puma has dropped by to let us know that the TFCC Subscription Service Thrustinator figure has started to arrive in fans' mailboxes. For everyone who signed up, you can look forward to receiving your Thrustinators soon!

You can check out the pics of his after the jump.

Original Source: TFCC Figure Subscription Service 2.0 Thrustinator Arriving @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Friend of the site and site sponsor StylinOnline dropped us a line to let us know of their SDCC 2014 exclusives line up. Exclusives for anyone can be hit or miss, but this year's items from StylinOnline are pretty bad ass, even if not Transformers related.

First, they have a set of 4 Star Wars themed New Era 9Fifty Snapback hats. Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper and Han Solo each get their own outing. Each hat features classic iconography (Mythosaur Skull, Rebel and Empire logos) with full art on the brim.

On top of the hats, they have 2 exclusive shirts with a very SDCC-centric theme. The first is a Star Wars AT-AT standing in front of the San Diego Convention Center with Tie-Fighters swooping in (pure win). The second features the Avengers and Spider-Man also in front of the Convention Center, though at night.

These shirts and hats will be available at the StylinOnline Tower of T-Shirts booths 415, 5029, 5545 and also in the Lucas Pavilion Star Wars Booth 2913-J.

Check out all the images after the break, and keep an eye on StylinOnline.com if you aren't hitting the show in case any become available online!

Original Source: Stylin Online SDCC14 Exclusive T-Shirts and Hats @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFND, we now have some in-hand images of Takara's Transformers: Age of Extinction Black Knight Grimlock figure! This is the much-anticipated release of the Leader Grimlock mold done up in more movie-accurate colors. Which means, of course, lots of gray.

Check out our selection of pics after the jump, and view the full gallery over at TFND!

Original Source: Transformers: Age of Extinction Takara Black Knight Grimlock In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.