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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via the Transformers Colombia Facebook group, we can share some additional news on the Oreo Transformers giveaway currently taking place in South America. From what information we have learned from the posts of Black Convoy in the Facebook group, the promotion runs by giving away stickers in specially marked Oreo packs - with each sticker featuring a code that can be input on to the Ganaoreo site.

By accounts it seems that all four of the Deluxes in the first assortment are up for grabs - that's Scorn, High Octane Bumblebee, Crosshairs and Slug - but none of them come with their weapons other than Bumblebee's missile. There are also posters and stickers being given away as a part of the promotion.

Original Source: Oreo Transformers Giveaway - Scorn and High Octane Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time to share with you the second part of our galleries of the Botcon 2014 show exclusives!

For part 2, we'll dive in and take a look at the at-show exclusives, which paid homage to some of the many exclusive characters from past Botcons. They were sold in three sets - a "Knights set" which consisted of Alpha Trizer, Flareup and Apelinq, a "Pirate set" which included Hunter and Brimstone, and a troop builder set of Cannonball's Dread Pirate Crew (aka Vehicon redecos based on Decepticon clones Pounce and Wingspan).

Open all the links below to check out the galleries:


Botcon 2014 Souvenir Set A - Knights

Alpha Trizer
Apelinq
Flareup

Botcon 2014 Souvenir Set B - Pirates

Brimstone
Hunter

Botcon 2014 Souvenir Set C - Dread Pirate Crew

Pounce
Wingspan

Original Source: TFW2005's Botcon 2014 Exclusives In-Hand Galleries - Part 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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While attempting to talk Transformers, Vangelus and the Aaron and the TJ avoid a social media singularity with acrobatics and gymnastics, and answer the question that asks the questioned to question.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 316

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

Original Source: WTF@TFW Episode 316 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Boss Fight Studio attended this past weekend's New Jersey Collectors Con, and while there they showed off various head sculpts for the G.I. Joe and Transformers Collectors Club figures they've worked on. In this lot, we get a good look at Chromedome and Rewind heads, due out from the TFCC soon in FSS 2.0. Check them out after the break.

If you'd like to see the full Boss Fight Studio booth from NJCC, head on over to this article on The Toyark.

Original Source: TFCC Chromedome and Rewind Head Sculpt Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Robots in Disguise ongoing series comic book artist Andrew Griffith will be attending TFcon Chicago 2014. He will be available all weekend for commissions, prints and signings in the TFcon Chicago artist alley.

TFcon Chicago – America's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place October 24th to 26th, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare – 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. You can book your discounted room now via the TFcon 2014 hotel reservation website. Online registration is now available for TFcon Chicago 2014. You can follow the Admission/Registration/Ticket Information link to purchase your advance tickets.

TFcon Chicago 2014 features a huge dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including ALAN OPPENHEIMER the voices of Warpath, Beachcomber, Breakdown and Seaspray in Transformers Generation 1 well as the voices of Skeletor, Man-At-Arms and Mer-Man from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, in addition to DAN GILVEZAN best known as the voice of the Autobot Bumblebee in the original Transformers cartoon as well as the voice of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the 1981 animated series, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. He also voiced Goldbug, Hot Spot, Outback, Rollbar, Scamper, Skids and Snapdragon in Transformers Generation 1, plus AARON ARCHER former Hasbro VP, toy designer and creative lead for all Transformers partnerships as well as Transformers Comic Book artist SARAH STONE. More guests TBA.

Original Source: Transformers artist Andrew Griffith to attend TFcon Chicago 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 18 August 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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While there is no denying that super-deformed Transformers - that's Transformers with heads much larger than their bodies - is a niche area of collecting, it is one that is getting steadily filled out both officially by Takara-Tomy and their Q Transformers, and unofficially with unlicensed third party releases.

The latest addition to the third party side of the equation is Topeam, who are making an SD and fully transformable Jazz figure. And yes - we are informed that disproportionately huge noggin does not need to be removed as a part of the transformation. Check out some images - coming at you via the TFClub Weibo feed - after the break.

Original Source: Topeam Third Party SD Transformable Jazz @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member MineSky has shared some images with us of the limited-edition Milk Magazine Evasion Optimus Prime. This one is an extremely limited run item, and to the best of our knowledge is hand-customised, so it's effectively a Lucky Draw! It also looks rather awesome, so check out the pics after the break.

Original Source: Milk Magazine Evasion Optimus Prime In-Hand Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Transformers colorist John-Paul Bove has posted a new Transformers: Robots in Disguise #32 30th anniversary variant cover on his Tumblr. Drawn by Casey Coller and colored by John-Paul, the cover features Unicron, Optimus Prime, and Scorponok, among others:

"So finally I can reveal this cover and it is possibly my favourite single image I have worked on. This is one of my favourite moments in all of TF history and I wanted to have Unicron swept up in fiery hell and Optimus and Scorponok to be in a cool and contemplative hue. A still moment contrasted against a firestorm. Hope you dig it!"

"Possibly my favourite thing I have ever coloured. Hope you dig!"

Check it after the jump, and don't forget to pick up RID #32 when it releases in two days on Wednesday, August 20!

Original Source: Transformers: Robots in Disguise #32 30th Anniversary Cover by John-Paul Bove and Casey Coller @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Starscream Gaga has dropped by to bring us our first in-hand look at the Transformers Generations Nightbeat figure. Nightbeat is a redeco/retool of the Generations IDW Bumblebee/Goldfire mold with a new head, and also comes packaged with an issue of Dark Cybertron. Starscream Gaga gives us a small gallery of the figure, showing off both modes as well as some comparisons with other figures, and also provides a brief write-up on his thoughts about the figure.

Check it out after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Generations Deluxe Nightbeat In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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I’d like to thank you all for coming out to the summer NJCC 2014 action figure toy show. I am very grateful for the positive and amazing people that chose to come together for this event.

It was great to see so many familiar faces and board members from all the network sites. The best part of the con is being among fans who enjoy Action Figures and Toys just like you. We try our best to make sure we all have great time and a stacked dealer room to buy from.

Special thanks to our guests AARON ARCHER, BOSS FIGHT STUDIO, MARK BELLOMO, DAN KHANNA, JOHN KENT of Toyfinity Toys and ANDREW GRIFFITH! We also would like to send out props to all the NJCC affiliates who help behind the scenes to make the show what it has grown into. Without these people the show would not be the same: KEVIN WATTS lead custom master, JOE MOORE graphic design, TONY BACALA endless list of credits, BRIAN KAUFFMAN custom master, TIM ERICSON custom master, JUSTIN GOGUEN of Cobra Stickers custom master, JOE HARRIS custom master, MARAUDER GUN RUNNERS action figure weapons supply and JOE ZIED NJCC staff member!

We have posted up a nice image gallery of the summer NJCC 2014 for your viewing pleasure. Check out those images after the jump.

Original Source: NJCC 2014 Sends A Shout Out To The Fans & Dealers Of Our Summer Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of TFW2005 member ahchu, we have a tip that the Construct Bots Dinobot Warriors Hound and Bumblebee sets are now showing up at US retail. These sets pair a larger Construct Bot with a Dinobot partner which can break down to form armor or weapons for the main figure. These guys were sighted in a Kmart in Concord, CA priced $19.99.

Original Source: Construct Bots Hound and Bumblebee Dinobot Warriors Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 would like to alert the fandom to a pretty cool Kickstarter going on right now. The project aims to restore the Generation 1 cartoon soundtrack music to the best possible quality it can be.

To date, music from the series has never been officially released in any form. This is probably because much of it appeared in many different shows, and not all Hasbro owned properties. You can find a lot of it in Jem, G.I. Joe, Transformers, and even Spider-Man. Basically, anything Marvel/Sunbow produced. Licensing rights and royalties are probably a nightmare.

Any extended pieces of music were stitched together by cutting uninterrupted 1/2/3/4/5 second clips right from the DVDs until you had something resembling a song. This is tedious, hard work. Listening to over 2000 hours of episode audio just to pull maybe 30 minutes out in 1 second intervals is crazy and awesome. This was done over the last several years by Grimbot, who shared his work via TFCog.

I personally did this myself, though not to this extent, so I know how hard it can be. Back when TFW2005 started, one of it's main purposes was a way for me to share the Transformers focused music remixes I did, most using background clips I cut out of the show. Tho back then, I pushed a VCR into a microphone-in jack and recorded entire episodes at a time to the computer as WAVs, then cut out clips in Sound Forge. I constantly ran into situations where a footstep, computer beep, start of a sentence, breathing, wind, - you name it, would interrupt my clip and ruin the loop. Having this software or this mix 14 years ago would have been awesome.

The Kickstarter by Jimbo is now attempting to clean and restore that mix by Grimbot even further, using top of the line editing software. In the presentation video, they show examples of what can be done. It is reasonably priced, only asking for 650 dollars in order to get the software at a discounted price of half off ~1200. And, it's half funded as of this story. There are also some stretch goals, if they get to 1250 total they will also obtain and apply two additional pieces of software to make it even better. So, we urge you as fans to support this if you dig that original G1 toon music, even if it's just a couple bucks. Hopefully when done, their hard work will give the fans something awesome to rock out and reminisce to.

Head on over and support it if you can! WORD!

Original Source: Transformers G1 Cartoon Soundtrack Restoration Project Kickstarter @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Hero-X updated their website to showoff the box art for the upcoming Million Publishing mail away exclusive Trainbot Shouki. This mail away exclusive can be yours if you order the new Generations Volume 1 book, which also will include Daniel, a Targetmaster partner, which is a reuse of the Powercore Combiner minicon Groundspike.

We'll keep you updated as more information comes along. For now, sound off on the TFW2005 boards!

Original Source: Million Publishing 2014 Exclusive Shouki Box Art Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another Transformers Age of Extinction sighting for you tonight - and it's great news if you have a thing for all things Lockdown! We've got a tip from TFW2005 member Rookbartley that the Titan figure, Lockdown, is appearing in Meijer's stores. He spotted the Lockdown at the Meijer in Ft. Wayne, IN - happy hunting for the hunter, everyone!

Original Source: Age of Extinction Titan Lockdown out at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via PreviewsWorld, we have the solicits for the IDW Transformers comics coming in November 2014! In October Dawn of the Autobots will end - and in November as John Barber's Robots in Disguise transitions to "just" Transformers, the Days of the Deception begin! There's a new trade dress on the covers this month as well which shows off the artwork of the covers a bit more - what do you think?

November will also see the beginning of the new Drift: Empire of Stone miniseries, Transformers Angry Birds, and the fourth concluding issue of Transformers Primacy! Check out the full solicit text after the break.

Original Source: IDW Transformers Solicitations for November 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Bold Forms have shared some new images of prototypes of their unofficial takes on Motormaster and Megatron, aka Lone Wolf and Gladius. From these images we can see the Megatron has a Generation 1 style robot mode with a tank alternate mode - much like the upcoming Hasbro Leader class toy - while the Motormaster seems to be a Masterpiece scaled version of the Generation 1 toy with some extra details included.

Discuss the Lone Wolf / Motormaster images here, and the Gladius / Megatron images here.

Original Source: Bold Forms Unofficial Megatron and Motormaster First Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member netkid for linking us to a new Transformers Hero Mashers commercial. For those coming across these toys for the first time, Hero Mashers is a collection of toys just like the name implies: you take your favorite Trasnformers heros (or villains) and mash them together to create Frankenstein-esque characters! An Optimus Prime body with a Grimlock head? No problem!

Check out the commercial below to see it in action!

Original Source: New Transformers Hero Mashers Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 board member D-Drive we have our first look at the Diamond Edition cover and solicit for Transformers Timelines #10: Pirates vs Knights! This issue was featured at BotCon 2014, the Diamond edition will include a brand new cover by artist Marcelo Matare. Here's the info we have so far:

TRANSFORMERS TIMELINES #10 PIRATES VS KNIGHTS
FUN PUBLICATIONS INC
(W) Marty Isenberg (A) Hayato Sakamoto (CA) Marcelo Matere
Noble, wise, and loyal to the cause, the Knights of Cybertron are steadfast in their protection of their homeworld. Any villainy that dare threaten the planet will be met with valiant courage, unwavering will, and Cybertron's greatest warriors! What remains of Unicron has cast its shadow over Cybertron for years, a constant reminder to the planet's inhabitants of the war that almost destroyed their world. Though he has been dormant for a long time, Captain Cannonball, Scorponok, and the pirate crew of the Star Seekers have arrived to change that. Hoping to use Unicron's insatiable hunger to drain Cybertron of Energon, the pirates may have underestimated the chaosbringer's own ambitions!
Cover by Marcelo Matare

We'll keep you updated as more information about this release is made available!

Original Source: Diamond Cover and Solicit for Transformers Timelines Pirates Vs Knights @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Due to the success of the last 4 years in Toronto, TFcon will host the 3rd Party Product Panel at TFcon Chicago 2014. TFcon has invited 3rd party product manufacturers to once again contribute to a presentation focusing on new information and images of upcoming collector focused toys. TFcon encourages all 3rd party companies to contact them to be involved in this presentation that will have information shared to thousands of fans at the event and then online around the world.

TFcon Chicago – America's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place October 24th to 26th, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare – 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. You can book your discounted room now via the TFcon 2014 hotel reservation website. Online registration is now available for TFcon Chicago 2014. You can follow the Admission/Registration/Ticket Information link to purchase your advance tickets.

TFcon Chicago 2014 features a huge dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including ALAN OPPENHEIMER the voices of Warpath, Beachcomber, Breakdown and Seaspray in Transformers Generation 1 well as the voices of Skeletor, Man-At-Arms and Mer-Man from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, in addition to DAN GILVEZAN best known as the voice of the Autobot Bumblebee in the original Transformers cartoon as well as the voice of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the 1981 animated series, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. He also voiced Goldbug, Hot Spot, Outback, Rollbar, Scamper, Skids and Snapdragon in Transformers Generation 1, plus AARON ARCHER former Hasbro VP, toy designer and creative lead for all Transformers partnerships as well as Transformers Comic Book artists SARAH STONE and ANDREW GRIFFITH. More guests TBA.

Original Source: TFcon announces 3rd Party Product Panel for TFcon Chicago @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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In addition to the Novermber solicits that we brought you this morning, we also have a new cover for the September edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog from PREVIEWSworld. The front cover to said catalog features art by none other than Transformers: Windblade artist Sarah Stone, displaying characters intrinsic to upcoming stories such as Optimus Prime, Megatron, Drift, Windblade, and Grimlock:

Check it out after the jump!

UPDATE: Thanks to Sarah Stone's Twitter, we now have the clean version of the cover! We've attached it here for your viewing pleasure after the jump.

Original Source: Sarah Stone PREVIEWS September Catalog Cover @ 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; Beast Machines.

The beastly MAXIMALS have returned to Cybertron, but MEGATRON and his VEHICON forces have taken over. A new war for Cybertron has begun! Can the MAXIMALS restore peace to their home? Find out on TRANSFORMERS: Legends – “BEAST MACHINES”!

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Beast Machines @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Busy morning for Transformers comic fans! IDW's Tumblr page has updated with a new cover for the upcoming Transformers: Primacy #2, done by Transformers: Windblade artist Sarah Stone! The cover features some of the "big name" Decepticons, focusing mainly on Soundwave, Starscream, and Shockwave, among others.

Sarah has also taken to her own Tumblr to post a clean version of the cover.

You can check them both and and discuss after the break!

Original Source: Sarah Stone Transformers: Primacy #2 Cover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Masabon has dropped by to bring us an in-hand look at Takara's Lost Age Grimlock G1 version. Grimlock here is the Transformers: Age of Extinction Voyager Grimlock mold done up in G1 colors, not unlike the the Grimlock in the SDCC G1 Dinobot set which was released recently.

Check out TFW's selection of photos, and view the full gallery after the break!

Original Source: Takara Lost Age Grimlock G1 Version In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TakaraTomymail.jp, we finally have images of AD-29 Slog and AD-30 Sky Drift! These are of course Takara's versions of the Transformers: Age of Extinction Voyager Slog and Voyager Drift figures, both with minor changes that differentiate them from their Hasbro counterparts.

Check them out after the jump!

Original Source: Takara Movie Advanced AD-29 Slog and AD-30 Sky Drift Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.