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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus and Aaron put TJ Omega into a 3D-printed coma as the wonders of technology and the future run rampant on this week's Transformers chatter.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 320

And if you want to hear some lengthy Age of Extinction roundtable discussion, check out our long-delayed WTF @ Age of Extinction podcast!
WTF @ Age of Extinction - July 18 2014

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 320 now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have released some new official images of the upcoming Masterpieces to online retailers, and our sponsors TFSource have sent them on to us! Here for your enjoyment is a look at the new MP-23 Exhaust - the legendary Diaclone "Marlboor" Wheeljack makes its Transformers debut as the 23rd numbered Masterpiece release, complete with Immobalizer accessory and sharp, evil headsculpt based on the Diaclone original! Check out the images attached to this post.

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-23 Exhaust Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have also released new official images of their Masterpiece Fan's Choice winner, Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber! These new images, once again coming to us courtesy of TFSource, showcase the mighty fifth commander of the Cybertron forces in both his giant, sword-wielding form and also as his smaller robot "Saber", both of whom look absolutely awesome. Be sure to check them out, attached to this post!

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFsource just dropped us a line with their latest SourceNews newsletter. Check out what's new over at the Source with the links below!

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have new instock items like the highly anticipated Reformatted - R-02 - Talon the Aerial Assaulter, Warbotron - WB01-A - Air Burst, Fansproject - Lost Exo Realm - LER-01 Columpio and Drepan, and a restock of the very popular Make Toys Green Giant! We also have new preorders on the site like Reformatted - R-01C - Terminus Hexatron Continuum, Unique Toys - Ordin - O-01 Troll, MP-23 - Masterpiece Exhaust, MP-24 - Masterpiece Star Saber, Reformatted - R-07 - Felisaber the Surveillant, and Studio Beelzeboss - Mad Machine Custom Kit - The Immobilizer for Mp-20! Visit the Source Blog for our latest Source Articles, Interviews! And Visit our sister site theToySource.com for non-transformers collectibles! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

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Original Source: TFsource SourceNews for September 8, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up we've got a look at one of the Legends class Generations toys who've yet to hit shelves - it's Autobot Gears with Autobot Eclipse! This duo are a part of a Legends assortment which by all rights should be out right now - the following wave, with Cliffjumper, is already at US retail, so who knows when these two might make their appearance?

Gears is, simply put, fantastic. We've been waiting a good long while for an updated, Classics-style Gears to round out the original six Minibots (if you count Botcon 2007 Huffer - if not, rumor goes there's a new one of him coming too...) . Like the Generation 1 toy, this new Gears shares a mold with Swerve. The truck mode is spot-on to Gears, with the robot mode only lacking a little red on the flat panel behind the head and the cheeks to really seal the deal. Like Swerve he's got decent articulation, serviceable but not mind-blowing, and no head articulation sadly. Eclipse, an update of Micromaster Eagle Eye, is a cool little addition and as with Flanker, who came with Swerve, he makes a great gun for his partner robot.

Together these two make a great set, and will be worth tracking down, as and when they make an appearance at retail. Check out our gallery and see what you think:

Generations Autobot Gears with Eclipse Gallery

Original Source: TFW's Generations Gears with Eclipse In-Hand Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama has brought us the the full preview of Transformers Primacy #2. Primacy finishes off the prequel trilogy that began with Transformers Autocracy then carried to Monstrosity. If you don't want to be spoiled you can pick up the comic once hits shelves tomorrow!

Check out the preview after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Primacy #2 Full Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to two listings from Amazon.co.jp, we have our first official images for the Takara versions of Swerve, Tailgate, and Brainstorm! Swerve and Tailgaite (LG-08) are listed as a two-pack and slated for release in January 2015. Brainstorm (LG-09) is also scheduled to see a release at the same time in January 2015.

Who's picking up the Takara figures of these characters? Check out the new images after the break!

Original Source: Official Images of Takara Swerve, Tailgate, and Brainstorm @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Reprolabels updated their Facebook page with a look at their new sticker sets for September!

Included in the update are new movieverse sets for Generations Drift and Leader Class Optimus Prime. Continuing the Generation Legends sets is a full upgrade for Optimus Prime. For some custom displays and build brick hobbyists, a set to make mini cassettes out of 2 x 1 pieces of flat Kre-O and/or Lego. For the third party front, a set for Mastermind Creation's Talon, and a new G1 inspired set for FansProject Steelcore.

Finally, Reprolables is doing a free giveaway! For every $30 you spend on Transformers stickers you will receive a "Keep Calm" window decal for your car. For today only (September 9, 2014), you will also receive the previous "Cyberglow" faction symbols (the previous free set). The double give-away ends at midnight, September 9th, PST.

Original Source: Reprolabels September Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is very pleased to welcome Alex Milne to the TFcon Chicago 2014 guest list. Alex is the artist for IDW’s fan favorite Transformers: More than Meets the Eye comic book. He will be attending the event all weekend long.

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. AARON ARCHER former Hasbro VP, toy designer and creative lead for all Transformers partnerships. JAMES ROBERTS writer of Transformers More Than Meets The Eye. Transformers Comic Book artists SARAH STONE, ANDREW GRIFFITH and LIVIO RAMONDELLI. More guests TBA.

Original Source: Transformers Artist Alex Milne to attend TFcon Chicago 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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You might be familiar with the new TCC subscription service figure Nacelle, who we saw a new promo image of earlier this evening. And you might be somewhat aware of the character's origins as a prototype version of Thrust from a 1980s Generation 1 catalog.

Posting on Facebook, old friend of TFW TheSpacebridge has shared some images showing both the toy prototype and also some artwork. TheSpacebridge's post also sheds a bit more light on the background of this character:

Have you wondered where the new TFCC Nacelle figure design originated from? It is actually the original prototype design for the Japanese release of Thrust. Here are some very rare pictures of the toy & the planned box art for it!

Check out the pictures - and be sure to check out the other photos shared by TheSpacebridge on Facebook for a look at lots of awesome prototype Transformers and other unreleased gems.

Original Source: Generation 1 Nacelle Prototype Image and Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Universe Facebook page has unveiled concept artwork for two new characters soon to be added to the game. As leaked at the weekend, we know that Knock Out from Transformers Prime will be joining the fight on the Decepticon side, sporting a modified version of his Transformers Prime design. Appearing alongside him, and also sporting a modified Prime design, will be Wheeljack! This version of Wheeljack is less the nutty profeswsor of Generation 1 and more the mercenery samurai of Transformers Prime, if those katana he is packing are any indication.

That's not all though as the Transformers Universe crew will be running some more Twitch streams - the times to be on their channel are Wednesday (tomorrow) at 6pm BST and then Thursday at 7pm BST, for gameplay demonstrations, tutorials and general fun!

Additionally you might like to know that Jagex will be at EGX on 25th-28th September 2014 at Earl's Court in London! If you're attending or if you happen to be in that part of the world be sure to visit the crew and try out the game!

Original Source: Jagex Transformers Universe Wheeljack and Knock Out Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The TCC has tweeted a new image of their figure subscription service Nacelle figure. Nacelle is based on a product catalog from the 1980s which showed the prototypes of Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet using the bodies of the original trio of Seekers - represented here using the Classics Starscream body mold with the Botcon 2007 Thrust wings tooling. As a result it is something of a new design since this particular combination of parts has never before been released at retail or as an exclusive. And, like Masterpiece Exhaust, it is lifting an extremely obscure alternate design never used for Transformers and giving it an identity.

Check out the new image, and if you're interested, head over to the Transformers Collectors Club homepage to find out more and sign up for the third year of the TCC figure subscription service, which will feature, in addition to Nacelle, a Generation 2 Starscream, Serpent O.R., Krok with Gatoraider, Carzap with G.B. Blackrock Kreon, and a pre-Beast Wars Tarantulas with his bug drones.

Original Source: TCC Figure Subscription Service Nacelle New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers YouTube channel has updated with a brand new Designer Desk video featuring the Showdown Collection: the Wal-Mart exclusive line of "showdown" packs. Featured in the video is a look at the three pack of Legends Bumblebee and Stinger along with Deluxe Generations Strafe, the two pack of Slug and Stinger, and the two pack of Strafe and Bumblebee.

Also noted in the video are two Legends figures not yet seen, Lockdown and Hound. These toys were highlighted in the Hasbro toy leak we saw last year. Will we be seeing these figures hit shelves?

Also included in the Transformers YouTube updates are three new demo videos of Mega 1-Step Bumblebee, Grimlock Stomp & Chomp, and an AOE Construct-Bots demo. Check these videos out after the jump and the Showdown Collection video embedded here.

Original Source: Transformers Showdown Collection Designer Desk Video and New Demo Videos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hisashi Yuki has added some new images of Masterpiece MP24 Star Saber to his Twitter feed. These new images show Star Saber - now in glorious color! - in both his larger robot mode with the extra shield accessory, as well as a new color image of the smaller Saber robot. Check out the images attached to this post.

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some new images of the soon-to-be-released Masterpiece Wheeljack have been added to the figure's page on Amazon Japan. These new images showcase the vehicle mode and accessories that the figure comes with - no new robot mode images just yet, but stay tuned since more are bound to be posted once the figure is released in Japan next week.

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received the Diamond Comics shipping list for the comics which are due to hit next Wednesday from TFW2005 member D-Drive! Next week we have Transformers: More than Meets the Eye 33 on the radar which promises to resolve one of the series mysteries. The IDW Phase One Omnibus, collecting the Infiltration, Escalation and Devastation miniseries by Simon Furman is also on the horizon. Read on for the full solicits and info!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 17 September @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ebay seller lena81822 has posted a new auction and with it some new in hand images of one of the next Transformers Generations figures - ladies and gentlemen, please say hello to Generations Chromia! Chromia has been prominent since Windblade was introduced in Dark Cybertron and has gone on to appear in the Windblade miniseries as the bodyguard of Windblade. Her toy is a heavily remolded Transformers Prime Arcee, with the end result being a good likeness for the original Chromia who appeared in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "The Search for Alpha Trion". Check out a selection of the new images after the break.

Original Source: Generations Chromia In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Legends event More Than Meets The Eye is now live.

Event Synopsis:
BUMBLEBEE and CLIFFJUMPER are returning from an energon scavenging run, unaware that their progress is being monitored from the sky. With a single blast from his weapon, SUNSTORM, DIRGE, BITSTREAM and HOT LINK begin their chase, eager to take the AUTOBOTS’ energon for their own purposes.

The cat and mouse game continues through the valleys of Cybertron, as the DECEPTICONS rain down destruction from above. The AUTOBOTS, outnumbered and outgunned, race desperately towards their one remaining sanctuary – Iacon.

Will the DECEPTICONS destroy the AUTOBOTS’ last hope? Or will BUMBLEBEE and CLIFFJUMPER be able to escape with their precious cargo? Find out on TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS – “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE”!

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - More Than Meets The Eye @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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New images have surfaced of the Furyu Lost Age Bumblebee thanks to livedoor.jp. Furyu is a company that specializes in making detailed statue style figures, which Bumblebee will be their second Transformers release along with the Autobot Leader Optimus Prime.

In these first prototype images, we see Bumblebee posed in a twisting/running stance primed for battle. Although product details are scarce right now, we can see some features taking shape such as a battle mask and arm cannon. We can see clearly though, the high level of detail put into the overall look of Bumblebee as we've seen on the big screen in Age of Extinction (Lost Age).

Check out the new images of the prototype after the break.

Original Source: Furyu Lost Age Bumblebee - New Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Independent group Mastermind Creations updated their Facebook page earlier today with new images of their Terminus Hexatron Continuum release. This figure is slated to be released in November of this year and is advertised as the last chance to score this amazing figure.

As a reminder, this re-release will feature a new head sculpt, new blasters, new chest wings, a metallic finish with 70% body paint coated, wheel caps and weapons chromed, and finally a new box art design.

Check out the new images after the jump and lock in your preorders!

Original Source: Terminus Hexatron Continuum - New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor BigBadToyStore recently put up a listing for a new 2014 wave of Transformers EZ Collection Gum figures. In the listing we have confirmed figures for Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Ironhide, Soundwave and "Grinder" (which could mean Grindor?). This line up looks to include Revenge of the Fallen and other Movie-verse toy releases.

Scheduled to be released this November, keep it here for any updates with official images. Hit the discussion link below to let us know if these will make it in your collection!

Original Source: New 2014 Wave of Transformers EZ Collection Gum - Live Action Movie Wave @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has posted a new image of their figure subscription service Tarantulas figure on their Facebook. This version of Tarantulas used the Generations Junkion "Scrap Heap" as its base, referencing how Transmetal Tarantulas also had a third motorcycle mode, and the figure represents a pre-Beast Wars version of the character.

Check out the new image, and if you're interested, head over to the Transformers Collectors Club homepage to find out more and sign up for the third year of the TCC figure subscription service, which will feature, in addition to Tarantulas, a Generation 2 Starscream, Serpent O.R., Krok with Gatoraider, Carzap with G.B. Blackrock Kreon, and Nacelle.

Original Source: TCC Figure Subscription Service Tarantulas New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Here is a small update to the Transformers: Legends game; which has gone unnoticed.

If you check under the build notes section of the game, Mobage has announced some changes to the Monthly Login Bonus.

Sure enough, if you have accessed the game each day for the month of September, you will receive an R6 Armada Starscream including his weapon. This character card is given as an addition the usual Monthly Login Bonus Card (Currently, Orion Pax Evolve Card).

The rewards are given as follows:

• 25th Day - R6 Armada Starscream Alt Mode
• 27th Day - Armada Starscream Weapon
• 30th Day - R6 Armada Starscream Robot Mode

Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Mobile Game - Changes To The Monthly Login Bonus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Friend and site sponsor Robot Kingdom just dropped us a line with their latest newsletter. Check out what's been happening at Robot Kingdom with the info below!
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1239 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ebay seller lena81822 has put up a pair of auctions for upcoming releases from Takara-Tomy - Legends Whirl, and the E-Hobby exclusive Cloud Shockwave. Legends Whirl is similar to the Hasbro release - just with some extra paint here and there such as on the canopy - while Cloud Shockwave is a nice shiny purple version of the mold. Notably, the Shockwave does not have clear weapons or claws like earlier promotional images showed - common thought is that the black claws and weapons are actually from a Whirl. Check out a selection of the images attached to this post.

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Shockwave and Takara-Tomy Legends Whirl In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.