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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom just dropped by with their latest newsletter! Plenty of items coming in stock shortly such as Generations Combiner Wars! Check out the full update below!

ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1253

Hi,
Here is a quick update from Robotkingdom.

Free TF Movie 3 Bookmark comes with every order Till stock last!
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!

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Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-22 Ultra Magnus.
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Transformers Legends LG-06 Sky Byte.
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1253 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member uranusdd (original source via Weibo member 软体动物), shared with us another new project, this time headed by the toy company Ori Toy, most notably known for their Acid Rain toy line. We don't have much to go off of right now besides one image that reveals they are working on some type of Optimus Prime figure, slated to be released in 2015. What the project entails is not known right now, so time to speculate and share your thoughts by hitting the discussion link below!

Original Source: Ori Toy Reveals Optimus Prime Project for 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Takara Tomy official website has been updated with an announcement stating that Toys”R”Us Japan is giving away 3000 limited edition Q Transformers Transparent AOE 2014 Concept Camaro Bumblebee figures when you purchase 5 or more Q Transformers figures.

Rules:

• Stores: Nationwide (Japan) Toys”R” Us outlets
• Condition: Purchase 5 or more Q Transformers figures on a single Checkout.
• Dates: December 26, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for 1000 Customers (across Japan) and January 1, 2015 to January 12, 2015 for 2000 Customers (across Japan)

Original Source: Toys"R"Us Japan Limited Edition Q Transformers Transparent Bumblebee Gift Campaign @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Fans Toys' next release is eminent and will be swooping into your collections soon! TFW2005 has an early look at the final packaged version of FT-05, Iron Dibots #2, Soar. We've done up over 90 high resolution shots of him in action today, all attached to this story after the break!

We'll forgo a proper review and let the pics speak for themselves, but feel free to ask questions in the thread and we will try to answer!

Original Source: Fans Toys Soar In Hand Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has updated with a pretty cool compilation image that traces the evolution of the new helicopter member of the Aerialbots, Alpha Bravo. Alpha Bravo is a reimagined Slingshot, though the comics by IDW make him a separate character in his own right.

This image charts the progress of a Transformer design from the early sketches, through the grey model prototype phase and the color charts, right down to the final design.

The sharp eyed might notice, though, that there is a different head in the top right of the document to the one on Alpha Bravo. Alpha Bravo has a faceplate, a visor, and other details around the head are also different. Which begs the question - is this an earlier head design before concepts for the character went a different direction, or is this a stealthy glance at a potential alternate head for use on a remold of Alpha Bravo as Protectobot Blades - whose head features some of the design elements shown in the sketch, and others could be explained away as Hasbro's reinterpretation of the classic head design. There's also a red version of the helicopter mode right beneath the head - so could this be a tease at Blades?

Original Source: Combiner Wars Alpha Bravo Production Designs with possible alternate head design @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom dropped a line to let us know that they have some MP-22 in-hand pics, including some that show the transformation process. Check out a couple after the break, and check the rest over on their Facebook page.

MP-22 Ultra Magnus can be pre-ordered from them here and is due to be released on December 27th.

Original Source: MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus In-Hand Transformation Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Good news Combiner Wars fans, the new Legends figures have been spotted at retail in the US! Dracula of The Allspark spotted the 1st wave of Legends figures at a Target in Arkansas. They share the same DCPI number(087061379) as previous Legends figures.

Happy hunting!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Legends Sighted At US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Discovery Family Channel have updated with a preview clip of next weekend's all-new episode of Transformers Rescue Bots, Quarry's Quarry. In this all-new episode, Colonel Quarry seeks additional robotic dinosaurs from Doc, so Heatwave, Chase and Blades transform into DinoBots.

Check out the preview clip on Discovery Family Channel here.

Be sure to tune in for the new episode at 1:30pm EST on Discovery Family Channel.

Original Source: Rescue Bots season 3 episode 10 Quarry's Quarry Preview Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks again to the Official Transformer's Facebook page, we get a quick look at the production process of Combiner Wars Firefly! The image shows the progress of Firefly from the first sketches to grey prototype to the final design.

This is a follow up to Alpha Bravo which they did a couple days ago. What is interesting is that we have the same head design in the top right. Did they forget just to change the template or is there some more similarities between the two figures than meets the eye?

Discuss your thought in your discussion thread!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Firefly Production Process @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom just listed new preorders for Generations Combiner Wars wave 2, which are slated to be released mid to late January 2015! You read that right, Combiner Wars is wasting no time getting into collectors' hands as this second wave is set to arrive in a little over a month! Two preorder listings are up right now including:

Combiner Wars Voyager Motor Master

Combiner Wars Deluxe Air Raid, Dead End, Breakdown, and Offroad

Check back here for when our other sponsors put up their listings as well. Who's ready for wave 2?

Original Source: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Wave 2 Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and Sponsor TFsource just dropped by to deliver their latest SourceNews! Check out what's been going on over at the Source with the full details below!

Greetings Sourcefans!
It's not too late to place an order on TFsource.com - Your source for everything Transformers! 3rd Party Transformers, Masterpiece Transformers and receive it in time for the holidays! Select 2-day or overnight shipping when in checkout - Happy Holidays everyone! This week we have a bunch of new instock items like Bullsfire - DB-01 Air Strike, DR. Wu - DW-P22 Engineer set, Sentinel - Gigantic Figure - Scorponok (Mega Zarak) - 22'' Tall, AFT Toys - AFT-07 Titanium Saint, and Reformatted - R-01C - Terminus Hexatron Continuum! We also have new preorder items like FansToys FT-04T and FT-04X Scoria, 2 new deco's of this very popular figure, Transformers Bumblebee Premium Scale - 15'' Collectible Figure, DX9 Toys X03 & X04 War in Pocket Plague and Medilance Set and DX9 D03i the Phantom, GCreation - Shuraking - SRK-02, and Hasbro Generations Combiners Wars - Deluxe, Voyager and Legends scale Series 1. 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!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now Instock - MMC's Terminus Hexatron Continuum!
2. Now up for preorder - FT04T & FT04X Limited Edition!
3. TFsource eGift Cards Available! Enter to Win TFsource's $500 Holiday Shopping Spree!
4. Now Instock - Maketoys Utopia!
5. 3rd Party Customs Updates! Bullsfire Air Strike and AFT Toys Titanium Saint Instock!
6. Now Instock - ToyWorld - TW-H04 Infinitor!
7. New preorder up - Transformers Bumblebee Premium Scale - 15'' Collectible Figure by Threezero!
8. Now Instock - Fansproject - Lost Exo Realm - LER-02 Cubrar and Tekour!
9. Masterpiece Updates!
10. New Preorders Up - Hasbro Generations Combiner Wars!
11. Now back instock - Warbotron Heavy Noisy!
12. theToySource Updates!
13. Source Blog Updates!
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource SourceNews for December 22, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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For those that haven't tried out the new Robots In Disguise (2015) game app for iOs and Android yet, there's a brand new trailer out now to try and convince you to give it a go! As a bonus the trailer also shows off some new cartoon footage we previously haven't seen before! Check it out below!

Original Source: Transfomers: Robots in Disguise (2015) App Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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From the Reprolabels.com Facebook page, we've got a brand new December update!

Hasbro / Takara sets:

Generations Brainstorm
Generations Legends Cliffjumper
AOE Hot Shot (with the cancelled Tracks flames!) - Movie Upgrade Set #54

Also to note: today is the FINAL day for the 1 cent set for Masterpiece Wheeljack, which will be going up to full price after today.

Third Party Sets:

Bad Cube's Brawny
Bad Cube's Backland
Reprolabels.com - iGear's Duneraker
Iron Factory's Turrets and Manacle
KFC Cassettes Haymaker and Overslay

Other collectibles:

Legacy Dragonzord

Last but not least, Reprolables is doing a new free give away set: With every $25 you spend on TF related sets, Reprolables is giving away a giant set of new holographic "glow" symbols!
Reprolabels.com Special Giveaway

Check it all out after the break!

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got an early Christmas treat to share with you, in the form of a gallery of one of the new glorious Combiner Wars Transformers! First up is Skydive of the Aerialbots - one of the Wave 1 Deluxe Combiner Wars toys, who can form either an arm or a leg for a larger gestalt.

Skydive sticks close to his Generation 1 predecessor with this updated toy, right down to the general transformation - though there is some clever "scissoring" of the legs when going between jet and robot modes. The general transformation is shared with the other Aerialbots. It's simple yet effective - my only critique is that the arms do not really tuck away. However, the robot mode is solid, and there are not too many sacrifices made for the sake of combining. The deco is good, though personally I'd liked to have seen the thunderbolt details of the original retained - the gold stripes do not have the same amount of punch, in my view.

Overall, Skydive is a solid toy, as are his fellow Aerialbots, who we hope to share galleries of in the coming days. Check out Skydive in our new Combiner Wars galleries section below and see what you think of this cool addition to the Autobot air force!

Generations Combiner Wars Skydive Gallery

Original Source: TFW's Combiner Wars Skydive In-Hand Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Xovergen has posted final images of their God Armor figure, a companion piece to their Trailerforce. As Trailerforce was to the original Powermaster Optimus Prime, so this one is Apex Armor for him (or if you prefer the Japanese version, Godbomber).

Check out the images and see what you think.

Original Source: Xovergen God Bomber Color Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Masabon has kindly shared with us a selection of images of the Million Publishing mail-away exclusive Japanese Generations Shouki figure. Shouki is based on the Trainbot from the Japanese Generation 1 show The Headmasters, and comes with an exo-suited Daniel based on Micromaster Skystalker. Shouki himself is a redeco of Classics Astrotrain, and makes use of that shuttle mode to disguise himself as the Decepticon shuttle Thunder Arrow / Skystalker's shuttle.

Check out Masabon's pictures, attached to this post!

Original Source: Million Publishing Shouki with Daniel In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Rovio are rolling out a new update for Angry Birds Transformers - available now for Android (we've not verified if iOS also has this yet).

In this update:

• Lots of new map areas added - five at rank 130, and one more at rank 150
• Five new characters added including Jazz, Thundercracker, Brawl and Grey Slam Grimlock
• A new level type has also been added, an industrialized zone with a unique background theme music. Hazards on these new levels include switches which must be blasted in time to create energy bridges, lest you fall into a pit.
• New in-game achievements are also available.
• The characters now have bios, and are arranged by groups such as Rescue Bots (Optimus, Bumblebee and Heatwave), Seekers (Starscream and Thundercracker), Target 2006 (Ultra Magnus, Galvatron and Jazz) and Instruments of Destruction (Soundwave and Soundblaster)
• You can also customize your bots with hats, shades and other accessories - be warned these cost in-game "crystals"!
• Lastly the inside of Astrotrain has been decked out with fairy lights, Christmas tree and presents - very seasonal!

If you've not checked out Angry Birds Transformers, now might be a good time to do so - it's an enjoyable game for a quick burst of action when you have a few free minutes to blow stuff up.

Original Source: Angry Birds Transformers Christmas 2014 Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest edition of Previews has explained what the story is with the white spot that many people spotted on the Retailer Exclusive covers for the Combiner Wars comics from IDW. The white space is not hiding some huge spoiler - though that would have been a logical conclusion - but rather it is a space for your local comic store! Yes - your local comic store! What IDW is offering is a chance for comic stores to have their premises drawn into the cover, either being protected by Superion on Transformers #39 or destroyed by Devastator on Windblade (volume 2) #1!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Retailer Exclusive Covers Explained! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Autobase Aichi, we have a clear image showing Takara-Tomy's AD-32 Stinger! This is presently the only planned Deluxe class Stinger - he's a redecoed version of the new Camaro Bumblebee, so his robot mode is spot on even though he's not a Pagani when he transforms. Check out the image and see what you think.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Advanced Stinger Clear Official Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Type-R, we've got some new magazine scans to look over from the Dengeki Hobby magazine. We've seen most of the figures in the imagaes before, but always a welcome sight to see more! In these scans we have some shots of the QT line, Takara Legends, AD-32 Stinger, D-Style Convoy, and Genesis Megatron.

Make the jump to discuss with fellow fans.

Original Source: Dengeki Hobby Magazine February 2015 Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Hat tip goes out to TFW2005 member Nevermore for letting us know of his recent find at German retail: Robots in Disguise (2015) toys! Included in the find was wave 1 of the RID Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers, and wave 1 of the Warrior Class figures.

Good news for collectors and fans of the new series, but due to the Christmas holiday you may have to wait a little longer before hunting for them as stores are beginning to close to celebrate.

Make the jump to discuss and be sure to utilize our sightings forum so we all can stay connected!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise (2015) Toys Released at German Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Comics Alliance had the pleasure to interview Tom Scioli and John Barber regarding Transformers vs. G.I. Joe Volume 1 which is hitting shelves early January.

ComicsAlliance: The amazing thing about Transformers vs. G.I. Joe for me as a reader is that it doesn’t feel like it should exist, and I mean that in the best way possible. It has this feeling that there’s no way this book should’ve been approved, because it’s so wild, raw and energetic. How did you get that feeling to come across in this comic?

Tom Scioli: I don’t know how you would get to that point with any kind of comic. Just from my perspective, I’ve been doing comics for such a long time and in such a way that’s very different from the normal career path for comics, so I don’t know how you replicate that. I don’t know how many other people are out there that would be able to have that mix of discipline and self-destructive chaotic impulse to get that. I don’t know, John? Do you have any perspective?

John Barber: To one degree or another, when you’re working on something that’s company-owned, you have to forget about that when you’re working on it, and I think that degree varies. The whole idea was to make something kind of weird, that went out the window at some point. There was probably a minute early on where Michael Kelly, the guy we work with at Hasbro as their Director of Global Publishing, called and he was like, “This isn’t exactly what we talked about.” He loves the book, but at some point, the idea was going to be safer. It’s not like there’s anything unsafe about this, either, but you want to be able to point at it and say “here are these two things that we put together to make one thing,” and I don’t think you can do that with our book. I think that’s what makes it interesting.

Read the entire interview at the Comics Alliance.

Original Source: Tom Scioli And John Barber Talks Transformers vs. G.I. Joe @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Slayback from Cybertron.CA has posted a review for X-Transbot: Apollyon.

The review is lengthy and discusses the figure in every little detail. The reviewer did not forget to include images of a prototype as well.

The following is a small extract from the review. Visit Cybertron.CA for the full review and images.

"I’m going to break this down into key points to make it simple.

• There is a lot of weight in the legs. The weight I would say is in the feet as they are almost all metal. They’re not just a single molded piece; rather they are composed of several pieces that are hinged. Yes – the feet play a role in transformation and keep Apollyon standing firmly on whatever surface he’s on.
• The feet are hinged on the top to simulate ankles. The feet can move up or down (eg keeping your heel on the ground while lifting the rest of your foot towards your shin.) He can point his toes down. He can roll his ankles, so his feet will always be firmly flat on whatever surface he’s on.
• Apollyon does not suffer from skinny leg syndrome. He has thighs and they are ball jointed at the waist. He can show you his crotch should you wish it. Apollyon’s skirt does not hinder him from doing the side splits. However the front skirt will hinder him from bringing his knee to his chest.
• Torso does twist at the waist. You can see down the waist but I don’t see this as an issue.
• Apollyon has excellent head movement, although he cannot turn his head at a full 90-degree angle so it’s looking at his shoulder. It’s more at a 45 degree angle. At that angle, he does not look up or down.
• Chest and upper torso is consistent with ‘Megatron’. He has two secret compartments in his chest. They will be a bit difficult to pop open, as they really are hidden parts.
• Arms – the figure does have bicep swivel - tightness in the forearm extension prevented me from seeing this earlier. He can flare at the shoulders.
• His hands are extremely articulated. 15 points of articulation on each hand, meaning fingers and thumb can bend."

Original Source: X-Transbot: Apollyon Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Takara Tomy has posted images and info from a Press Event for the Q-Transformers toyline.

The event not only mentions the upcoming promotion but also highlights upcoming figures for the line. It is clear that the company is pushing the line beyond AOE and towards Generations figures.

The Official Q-Transformers Website is also updated with new content.

A video from the event is now available for our viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Original Source: Q-Transformers Press Event And Upcoming Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has updated their website with an official guide to the Transformers: Robots In Disguise Mobile Game along with a new image from the show.

The guide lists FAQs regarding the App. Not all devices are compatible with the app.

iOS Requirements: Requires iOS systems 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone - 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5C, iPad - 2, 3, 4, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini Retina, iPod Touch - 4th Generation, 5th Generation 16GB (some features not supported), 32GB, 64GB.

Android Requirements: Requires Android devices running 2.3.5 and above. Compatible with Nexus 7 2013, Nexus 7 2012, Nexus 10, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 p5100, Asus Transformer Pad TF101, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, S4, S5, Google Nexus 4, Google Nexus 5, HTC One, Motorola Droid Razr i.

Visit the Hasbro Official Transformers App page for more info.

Check out the new image, after the jump. You can also visit our Transformers Video Game Discussion forum to join the ongoing discussion for the game.

Original Source: Official Guide For Transformers: Robots In Disguise Mobile Game @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.