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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member D-Drive is here once again bringing us the Diamond Comics shipping list for next Wednesday, August 27th. After a long and excruciating wait, the next issue of Transformers: More than Meets the Eye is finally upon us, and promises to bring the tears. Also coming to us is Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #2, and a figure of a certain freelance peacekeeping agent.

Read on for the full details, and discuss after the jump!

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE #32 (also shipping 1-in-10 and subscription variants)

(W) James Roberts (A/CA) Alex Milne
SLAUGHTERHOUSE! The crew of the Lost Light are used to past decisions coming back to bite them, but nothing-not even an ULTRA MAGNUS-certified crash course in the law of unintended consequences-could have prepared them for the horrors of Sector 113. Be warned: this issue is not for the easily distressed-or the easily heartbroken.

TRANSFORMERS VS GI JOE #2 (also shipping 1-in-10 and subscription variants)

(W) Tom Scioli, John Barber (A/CA) Tom Scioli
BOOTS ON THE GROUND! The war has begun-and no bars will be held! SCARLETT's forces go head-to-head with MEGATRON's hordes-and the most off-beat adventure in comic book history hits a new level of dangerous alliances, deadly invasions, and devastating betrayals!

AVENGERS INFINITE SERIES 3-3/4 IN AF ASST 201404

HASBRO TOY GROUP
Marvel Comics' Avengers are ready for action with Hasbro's new 3 3/4" Avengers Infinite Series Action Figures! These figures feature extensive articulation and detailing, and they come with accessories ready for battle! Figures include Platinum Hulk, Platinum Wonder Man, Death's Head, Rocket Raccoon and Groot, Drax, and Star-Lord. Blister card packaging.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for August 27th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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New pictures coming in from the magazine, Figure Oh. We get a few first looks at the upcoming Kabaya Samurai Team as well as LA-13 Nemesis Prime. We get another look at Takara Legends Sky-Byte and Jetfire. Lastly we see AD-29 Slog and AD-30 Sky Drift, who is being compared with car Drift and Bumblebee.

Check out the pictures after the jump and join the discussion.

Original Source: New Magazine images From Figure Oh - Kabaya Samurai Team & LA-13 Nemesis Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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In what has become typical fashion of the independent company FansProject, we were treated to what looks like a finished pair of figures after seeing few updates throughout the past few months. This time around we have new colored images from Mr. Elljay on Weibo of FansProject homages to Sixknight and Quickswitch. These two characters are from the latter portions of Generation 1, Sixknight being a part of Super-God Masterforce cartoon while Quickswitch had appearances in both the Marvel UK comics and season 5 of the original Generation 1 cartoon. No preorder information has been shared as of yet.

Did FansProject surprise you with these? Let us know in the discussion link below!

Original Source: Fansproject "Sixknight" and "Quickswitch" New Color Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Protoman just got his hands on the Q Transformers Mystery of Convoy video game for your iPad and/or Android tablet, and he was cool enough to provide a play through video of the game! The in depth video provides a great overview of everything about the Mystery of Convoy; check it out below as Protoman will say it best!

Original Source: Q Transformers Mystery of Convoy Play Through Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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It's not very often Transformers fans get to witness toy history, such as something as epic as a nearly $27,000 G2 Menasor auction. Needless to say when prototypes, unreleased items, and test shots are shown, Transformers fans can be mesmerized by what we see. TFW thought it would be cool to share a small piece of that with two videos provided by z75sales, the seller who has been listing several unreleased items including the infamous G2 Menasor.

In the two videos we get a glimpse of the sheer size of an ex Kenner/Hasbro employee who is selling off the collection of untouched and rarely seen items. Literally hundreds of boxes with toys from the late 80's and 1990's need to be organized and categorized, some of which still hold surprises!

Check out the videos below for a fun piece of the rarely seen side of our hobby.

Original Source: A Glimpse Inside Ex Kenner/Hasbro Employee's Toy Collection @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member griffin-of-oz is here to bring us an in-hand look at the Transformers: Age of Extinction Platinum Edition Optimus Prime & Sideswipe set. He offers us a gallery of the figures, showing them off with some comparisons, as well as a writeup detailing the set.

If you thought the original First Edition Optimus Prime figure had a lot of chrome, think again, because this version has even more of it, along with an alternate faceplated head sculpt. Also coming in the set is a recolor of the trailer from MP-10, as well as a Sideswipe who is quite similar to the ROTF Swerve figure.

Check out TFW's selection of images, then griffin's gallery after the jump as well as the full gallery at Ozformers!

Original Source: Platinum Edition Optimus Prime & Sideswipe In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The fine folks over at Robot Kingdom just dropped us a line with their latest newsletter. Check out what's new at Robot Kingdom with the links below!
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Hi,
Here is a quick update from Robotkingdom.

Free TF Movie 3 Trading Cards for every orders and unsent Preorders!
For every USD50 ordered, 4 pack of TF Movie 3 Trading card will be included.
For over USD300 Order, A Card Album will also be included!

#1 Hot News

Generations 2014 Voyager Brainstorm.
Pre-order, Available in November 2014.
US$29.9
Generations 2014 Voyager Brainstorm. Preorder. Available in November 2014.

Art Storm EX Gokin Plus + Transformers Unicron Head.
Pre-order, Available in December 2014.
US$269.9
Art Storm EX Gokin Plus + Transformers Unicron Head . Preorder. Available in December 2014.

GCreation Shuraking SRK-01.
Pre-order, Available in December 2014.
US$89.9
GCreation Shuraking SRK-01. Pre-order, available December 2014.

Unique Toys DX-9 D04 Amor Set.
Prototype Photos Updated!
Pre-order, Available in September 2014.
US$34.9
Unique Toys DX-9 D04 Amor Set. Preorder. Available in September2014.

Movie 4 TRU Exclusive Optimus Prime Evolution 2-Pack.
Pre-order, Available in September 2014.
US$74.9
Movie 4 TRU Exclusive Optimus Prime Evolution 2-Pack. RESTOCK early September 2014

Movie 4 Exclusive Silver Knight Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2-Pack.
Available NOW!
US$39.9
Movie 4 Exclusive Silver Knight Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2-Pack.

[Dr Wu] DW-P21 Rambo.
Pre-order, Available Next Week!
US$23.9
[Dr Wu] DW-P21 Rambo. Pre-order, available August 2014.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1236 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to site sponsor TFsource, we've just been updated with new color images and preorder information for the next release in Fansproject's Lost-Exo Realm line: Cubrar and Tekour! Cubrar is an homage to the Generation 1 Dinobot Slag and will also include a small partner (Tekour) that transforms into an ax type weapon. Cubrar is slated for release in October with preorders live now.

Check out the new images after the jump.

Staff edit:

Preorders now live at BBTS as well.

BigBadToyStore
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Original Source: Fansproject Cubrar and Tekour ("Slag") - New Color Images and Preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro's Official Transformers You Tube Channel has been updated with a commercial for Transformers: Hero Mashers.

• Transformers Hero Mashers figures are totally customizable.
• Head, arms, and legs detach.
• Mix parts from Optimus Prime, Bulkhead or Starscream Hero Mashers figures - sold separately.

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Here's some bittersweet news for you all - TFW has been keeping an eye on this and wanted to post all available information for all to see.

3rd party freelancer and MMC designer Cassy Sark has been posting a smattering of (glorious) Cybertronian figure concepts up on his Facebook, which were apparently intended to be Ultra class-sized. These are:

• Zealot (Lugnut)
• Triton (Depth Charge)
• Turbulance (Skyquake)

In addition, while we don't have images of what they would have looked like, these are more retools which were evidently going to be made:

• Straxus
• IDW Jhiaxus

Alas, these projects were planned, but never came to be, with no company wanting to produce them. However, there are rumors about that these images are being released to gauge interest in them, and potentially be picked up by any willing 3rd party company.

So, would you like to see these be made? Check out the images and sound off after the jump!

Original Source: Unmade Cassy Sark Concepts - Unofficial Lugnut, Depth Charge, Skyquake, And More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Dengeki Hobby, we have our first look at the next two releases in the Transformers Cloud series. On the Autobot side we have Roadbuster, a Transformers Energon Ironhide themed repaint of Generations Roadbuster. He's the fourth wave's Takara-Tomy Mall exclusive, and works shockingly well in the Energon Ironhide deco.

On the Decepticon side we have Hellwarp, a Skywarp themed recolor of Generations Skybyte. Hellwarp is the E-Hobby exclusive of the fourth set of Cloud releases. He's got an involved backstory - while Hellwarp is a complete new, non-homage character, there was a Hellscream in 1998's Beast Wars Second, who was a remold of Cybershark to represent an evolved version of that show's Starscream. Hellwarp is a similar concept - a recolored version of Generations Skybyte to represent a cyborg shark evolution of skywarp. To top it off, the mohawk head that using the Skybyte mold gives Skywarp just might be a reference to Transformers Armada Skywarp, who also had a fin on his head.

Check out the full gallery on Dengeki Hobby, which includes new pics of the previous six Cloud releases as well.

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Energon Ironhide and Hellwarp @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Manitoba's first ever Transformers Fan Convention starts this morning at 9 am. Their guest of honour is G1 voice actor Michael Chain the voices of Hoist, Powerglide and Red Alert. Other guests include artists Marvin Mariano & James Raiz. There will also be over 30 vendors, local artists, exclusive toys, T-shirts, activities, contests, attendee prize draws and more! A 2012 Transformers Special Edition Bumblebee will be on hand at the Hotel all weekend for free photos with attendees. And to top it off admission is only $10 for the weekend.

For more details check out the Ener-Con website.

Original Source: Ener-Con is this weekend in Winnipeg Manitoba @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon have put up a preorder page for a trade paperback of IDW's new Transformers VS G.I. Joe series. Coming in December 2014, this volume boasts 152 pages, which works out at 5 or 6 issues including the Free Comic Book Day zero issue. Other details are light - we don't even have a cover for this one yet. Watch this space for future updates.

Original Source: Transformers VS G.I. Joe Trade Paperback Volume 1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Perfect Effect have revealed a new version / accessory pack for their popular unofficial Fortress Maximus, Warden, may be in the works. They've posted up photos on their Facebook page showing a version of Warden with some extra accessories including a new gun and boots to make Warden a bit taller and more Fortress Maximus proportioned.

At this time, we're not clear on if this is an accessory set, a new version of the figure with the new accessories, or if both options will happen. It's been pointed out that in order to work some of the new leg parts the original figure's knees need to be replaced - so it's possible this is a new full figure release.

Original Source: Perfect Effect Warden Extra Weapons Edition @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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eBay seller starwarsprotos is at it again with another rare item. This time it's Beast War's Optimal Optimus, in prototype form. The figure is mostly black plastic with hints of orange. He comes from an estate of a former Kenner/Hasbro employee that starwarsprotos is slowly auctioning off.

Check out a full set of pics over on eBay here!

Original Source: Beast Wars Optimal Optimus Black Prototype Auction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Animated news, after a long time. Amazon has posted a listing for Transformers: Animated - The Complete Allspark Almanac. This'll be a great buy for those who missed the original prints.

Product Description:
Transformers: Animated - The Complete Allspark Almanac by Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster.

The Allspark Almanac is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind atlas to the amazing 2008 animated series universe. Discover behind-the-scenes secrets directly from the show's creators. This volume is packed with over 400-pages of full-color bios, character models, episode summaries, interviews, and more. Collects both original volumes into one book!

• Paperback: 440 pages
• Publisher: IDW Publishing
• Release Date: February 10, 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1631402102
• ISBN-13: 978-1631402104
• Price: $28.00

Amazon has also added cover pages for the previously announced Angry Birds: Transformers books. You can check them out, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Amazon Listing – Transformers: Animated The Complete Allspark Almanac @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Best Buy has posted some listings for a rerelease of the first three movie of the Transformers Live Action Movie Franchise (Transformers 2007, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and Transformers: Dark Of The Moon).

The release date of the Transformers Movie Trilogy Limited Edition Steelbooks is just a couple of weeks away; on September 07th. Each movie is priced at $17.99. You can check out the links below, for pre-order:

Transformers 2007 Limited Edition Steelbook

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Limited Edition Steelbook

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Limited Edition Steelbook

Original Source: Transformers Live Action Movie Trilogy Limited Edition Steelbook Rerelease @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese hobby magazine Dengeki Hobby has some new images of the prototype of the Masterpiece Fan's Choice figure, Star Saber. The commander of the Cybertrons in the Japanese continuity, Star Saber is loaded with features authentic to the original toy.

Of note is that the Brainmaster figure is present - as we saw in previous images - and there is a demonstration of how the Brainmaster feature works this time out. Unlike the original - where the smaller robot's face was within the Brainmaster figure - this time out it seems like the face is within the robot, with the Brainmaster merely fitting in the chest. This does make the Saber portion of Star Saber somewhat animation-accurate, though.

The combination of smaller Saber robot and V-Star booster module for the larger Star Saber robot are also demonstrated, along with the lateral arm movement of the full Star Saber figure. There's also a look at some more dynamic poses from both Saber and Star Saber, plus concealed rocket pods for the jet mode - again, all of this seems to be very heavily taken from the look of Star Saber in the animation.

Check out the scans - coming at you via Taghobby - attached to this post.

Original Source: Masterpiece Star Saber Prototype Images from Dengeki Hobby Magazine @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In week number 317, Vangelus must factor in an apparent absence of Seth Buzzard using methods both logical and random.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 317

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 Podcast Episode 317 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW has posted the subscription and retailer incentive variant covers for More than Meets the Eye issue #32 - due out this week! The subscription variant cover features the popular new face among the Autobots Nautica alongside a popular familiar face, Nightbeat, while the retailer incentive is another 30th anniversary throwback to a classic tail - this time the classic 1988 arc which saw Ratchet and Megatron merged into one horrendous creature in a Spacebridge accident. Check out the artwork for both cover variants attached to this post.

Original Source: More than Meets the Eye 32 Subscription and Retailer Incentive Covers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Taghobby have shared some new images of the upcoming superdeformed versions of Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime from ArtStorm. Standing 110 mm high, these cutesy little figures are a part of the ES Transformers series. They're nicely detailed licensed figures that do not transform, and they seem to be due for a release around April of 2015 for 4,800 yen. Check out the new images after the break.

Original Source: ArtStorm ES Transformers Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends and sponsors Captured Prey, who have a big list of in stock and preorder items for you.

Captured Prey will also be at TFcon Chicago in October, so be sure to say hello to Sidecutter and the team if you are attending! Before then though you might be interested to know that the Captured Prey summer sale is still running! Check it out - you might get yourself a bargain!

Check out a few highlights of the new in stock items below and a full rundown after the break!


NEW ITEMS IN STOCK/RESTOCKS:

Toyworld TW-01B Black Hegemon - $100.00
Toyworld TW-02B Orionvil - $100.00
UT-D01 Salmoore - $95.00
Daca Toys Kronos - $160.00
Aeon Exclusive Wheeljack - $37.00
Perfect Effect PA-01 Super Tank Weapon Set - $29.00
Generations Voyager Rhinox - $24.00


NEW PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN:

LG-06 Gelshark - $47.00
LG-07 Jetfire - $70.00
Toyworld TW-D01 Roar - $110.00
Masterpiece Optimus Prime Asia Reissue - $158.00
Generations Deluxe Nightbeat - $16.00
Generations Deluxe Jhiaxus - $16.00
Generations Leader Jetfire - $45.00

Original Source: Captured Prey Sponsor Update for 25 August 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yuki Ohshima has shared some artwork from the upcoming Transformers comic story "Train Wars Part 2" which will be featured in the "Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 2" book, which is out today. The artwork shows the Generations 2014 volume 2 mail-in exclusive figure, Goshooter, alongside his partner Shuta. It's evident from the artwork that the Generations Nightbeat mold will work very well for this release! Check it out by clicking on the thumbnail attached to this story.

Original Source: Transformers Generations Volume 2 Train Wars Art Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is very pleased to welcome James Roberts the writer of the fan favorite comic book series Transformers More Than Meets The Eye to TFcon Chicago 2014. Mr. Roberts will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention.

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: Transformers Writer James Roberts to attend TFcon Chicago 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hisashi Yuki has tweeted a fresh image of the prototype of Masterpiece Star Saber. This new image shows the core robot - named Saber - alongside the original Generation 1 Saber robot. This image shows that the new Masterpiece edition of Saber is smaller than his Generation 1 original, but also shows up just how much more detailed and animated the new figures design is - check out the much improved chest proportions, for example! We've attached the new image to this story - keep it TFW for more Masterpiece Transformers news!

Original Source: Masterpiece Star Saber core robot comparison image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.