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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Hobby Collection has updated with an upcoming list of Takara Tomy Transformer releases. Of those listed, interesting listings include a Nemesis Prime, an Ultra Magnus and a Lockdown figure. Robots In Disguise figures are also listed with Grimlock, Steeljaw, bumblebee. Drift is also mentioned, but listed with the Legends figures. Lastly, some new Choro-q figures are listed.

Check out the release dates, pricing and full list below!

4/25 Transformers TAV13 Nemesis Prime 2,500yen
4/25 Transformers TAV14 Ultra Magnus 4,300yen
5/30 Transformers TAV15 Lockdown 3,500yen
5/30 Transformers TAV16 Bombshell 1,300yen
5/30 Transformers TAV17 Shrapnel 1,300yen
6/27 Transformers TAV18 Drift 2,500yen
6/27 Transformers TAV19 Powerglide 1,300yen
6/27 Transformers TAV20 Adams (Cosmos) 1,300yen
6/27 (provisional) Transformers TAVVS03 VS set 4,500yen

4/25 Transformers TED06 Big Optimus Prime 3,600yen
5/30 Transformers TED07 Bumblebee 1,500yen
6/27 Transformers TED08 Steeljaw 1,500yen
6/27 Transformers TED09 Grimlock 1,500yen

4/25 Transformers Choro Q QT19 Convoy 999yen
4/25 Transformers Choro Q QT20 Megatron (Lamborghini Convention Neno) 999yen
6/27 Transformers Choro Q QT21 Skids (Suzuki Hustler) 999yen
6/27 Transformers Choro Q QT22 Drift (Mazda RX-7 FD3S) 999yen

Original Source: Upcoming Takara Tomy Releases @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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News reaches us from TFW2005 members Prime Roller and Yobuster that the Robots in Disguise Kre-O sets have been released in Taiwan and Singapore. Amongst the sightings are the larger sets which feature vehicles and a selection of Kreons, and also the custom Kreon sets for Robots in Disguise. That is pretty much everything that we know of so far for Kre-O for this line on the shelves in Taiwan - so far we just have reports of the boxed building sets in Singapore.

Hopefully this release news means a US sighting of the line should not be too far off - please watch this space for more news.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Kre-o sets released in Taiwan and Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Prime Roller has shared with us some images from a new Taiwanese Transformers catalog. While there is nothing shocking or new in this catalog, there are some nice spreads showing off some of the later Age of Extinction exclusives, Kre-O Battlechangers (with transformation instructions), Thrilling 30 branded Generations, and Angry Birds Transformers including a look at the wave 2 single packs Thundercracker, Megatron and Grimlock. Check out the images attached to this post.

Original Source: New Taiwan Transformers Catalogs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Q1 is the Toy Fair Season. Of course as always UK Toy Fair by British Toy & Hobby Association is opening the countless fairs including Nuremberg, Australian, China and the biggest one of them all… New York. But unlike other Toy Fairs, the UK Toy Fair is closed for the general public and is only open to interested parties such as investors and potential licensees. They are especially careful after the G. I. Joe toy leaks in 2009.

At the UK Toy Fair, Hasbro is the biggest exhibitor on the show floor. This year, the main highlight is Transformers.

Grant Gie; the European Franchise Manager of Hasbro spoke to the media recently regarding the Transformers presence at UK Toy Fair 2015. TFW2005 listens to what Mr. Gie has to say:

Speaking about the Transformers toys in general he said "It was magical and let children essentially get two toys and two play patterns in one. However, the real magic was in the detail and execution of the product."

"The iconography has become globally popular so our key characters such as Bumblebee and Optimus Prime, as well as the Autobot and Decepticon shields are instantly recognizable and translate onto products from all categories."

Since licensees are very important to the brand, Mr. Gie stated "What we try to ensure is that our licensed partners strive to activate our brand DNA in all products. 'More Than Meets The Eye' – that can work well and provide consumers with a point of difference when executed on product".

He then talked briefly about the past year."The toys over the last 30 years have changed very little… until 2014, when we completely re-designed the line. The Paramount movie showcased our characters in high-speed action sequences converting from robot to vehicle mode at the blink of an eye. Hasbro wanted to bring that same movie magic to our product line."

Next he spoke about the upcoming Transformers: Robots In Disguise and the future of the Transformers Franchise. You can read all about it, after then jump.

Original Source: Transformers At UK Toy Fair 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new third party group has thrown their hat into the ring, with the announcement of an upgrade set for some of the new Generations toys. This new group, named "UltimateFansToys" (no relation to Fans Toys), have announced they will be making an add-on set that will give Generations Leader Jetfire new arms with articulated fingers, new arms for Generations Roadbuster with wrist swivels, and a selection of missile pods which can fit into any 5mm socket, such as the ones on the underside of Jetfire and the Combiner Wars Aerialbots' wings.

There's a few images of the resin prototypes of these addons accessories - check them out attached to this story.

Original Source: UltimateFansToys Generations Upgrade Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're carrying on with our galleries of the Combiner Wars toys with a look at the new Generations Bombshell figure! Bombshell here is a Legends class figure in the Combiner Wars line who is an update of the Generation 1 Insecticon.

This new Legends class Bombshell is a great looking little figure. Right off the bat, his size and shape really evoke the look of the original Generation 1 figure, and Hasbro truly nailed the likeness to the original character with this one. He's got an excellent range of articulation, with the only thing that is missing being an articulated head. There's hints that at one point some kind of weapon mode might have been considered, like with Powerglide, given the gun-arms and 5mm peg knees, but nothing is mentioned in the instructions.

Overall, Bombshell is great and another strong release in the first assortment of Combiner Wars Legends. He's great either stand alone, or as a companion piece to last year's Skrapnel figure - now all we need is a Kickback to round out the trio!

Check out the gallery and see what you think of this Insecticon:

Generations Combiner Wars Bombshell Gallery

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The UK Toy Fair is due to kick off next week, but via an image posted on 4chan and reposted to imgur we have a look at a poster that is destined to decorate the Hasbro booth. The poster shows art from both Robots in Disguise and Combiner Wars - but among the familiar art, there are two new pieces shown.

The first one to draw your attention to is on the left of Robots in Disguise Grimlock. This robot, with a white head, is the combined mode of a redeco of Optimus Prime - compare the head design to Ultra Prime in the bottom right corner. It seems as though we are getting a white Voyager Optimus Prime redeco in our future. Could this be a new Ultra Magnus, or someone else given the fact that Ultra Magnus was previously rumored to be getting a Leader class toy?

Next, look closer at the artwork of the white-headed Combiner, and you'll see that Combiner Wars Blackjack is getting a redeco or retool as Rodimus - and he'll serve as a chest for the white-headed Combiner (which by extension, might be Magnus after all - Lost Light crew combiner, anyone?)

Lastly, take a look in the bottom left. This is some new artwork of the Classics Bumblebee design - suggesting the little bot might be getting a release somewhere - though it also would not be the first time for Hasbro to produce some new to promote a line using a character not getting a new release in the line.

A big thanks to TFW2005 member Gearshift for the heads up!

Original Source: Possible Combiner Wars Optimus Prime redeco, Rodimus and Classics Bumblebee Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The news doesn't come as a surprise since we saw Steeljaw in almost every toy category for the new Transformers: Robots In Disguise, whereas his fellow Decepticons didn’t. We also saw him act as leader on various clips which went online recently. Now, Hasbro has announced the confirmation of Steeljaw as the new Decepticon Leader.

Hasbro stated:
Decepticons Vs. Decepticons? Kids can scan the new Steeljaw toy into the awesome Transformers: Robots in Disguise app and take on the villains as the Decepticon leader!


"Savor the daylight. Things are about to get rather dark."
-Steeljaw-

Original Source: Steeljaw Announced As The New Decepticon Leader For Transformers: Robots In Disguise @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Following up on our recent update for FansProject's MADLAW, we have new in-hand images of the the third party figure scheduled to release later this month! Thanks to the The Falcon's Hangar on Facebook we have new images showing off all six modes! Make the jump to see the full gallery and be sure to lock in your preorder!

Original Source: FansProject Function XV MADLAW (Quickswitch) - New In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Giga Power have updated their Facebook feed with a whole bunch of new images of their unofficial Masterpiece scaled Dinobot Snarl, Guttur.

Guttur is a big guy - much like the character he is based on - as can be evidenced by images of him next to the MP10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Masterpiece Ultra Magnus. There are also plenty of images showcasing the detail and the other features in Giga Power's first release, including an alternate robot mode head and a clear plastic cover for the dinosaur head, mirroring how the orginal Generation 1 Snarl had clear plastic in this location.

Guttur is expected to be released in March / April 2015, priced at approximately $199.95. According to the latest Facebook update, the first release will be limited, with 90% of the surface area painted and some bonus flame effect accessories included. In addition to the flame effect accessories, Guttur will also be available in two versions - a metallic colors version, and a chrome version, which will add chrome to the finished product in similar places to where it was found on the original Generation 1 Snarl.

Original Source: Giga Power Guttur / Snarl Final Product Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Entertainment Earth has posted a picture of the RID Wave two Titan Heroes releasing in February that has Sideswipe in his box. Each 12-inch figure has moving limbs and is ready for big action.

Original Source: Transformers: RID Titan Heroes Wave 2 Sideswipe Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has a listing for Transformers: Drift - Empire of Stone with an expected release date of June 16, 2015.

Original Source: IDW Transformers: Drift - Empire of Stone @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Entertainment Earth has posted a picture of the RID Wave two Titan Heroes releasing in February that has Sideswipe in his box. Each 12-inch figure has moving limbs and is ready for big action.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Titan Heroes Wave 2 Sideswipe Package Image @ 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 with their latest Sourcenews! A lot of new items hitting the preorder watch this week including wave 2 of the Generations Combiner Wars! Check it out below!

Greetings Sourcefans!
We have new instock items like Unique Toys - Ordin - O-02 Alberich, DMK-03 Dual Model Kit - Optimus Prime - Lost Age Version, X2 Toys - XT005 Gemini Set of Furrow & Rotor With DKR002, War in Pocket - X03 Medilance & X04 Plague Set of 2, DX9 D03i - Invisible - Transparent Phantom - Limited Edition 1000 pieces, KFC - EAVI METAL Phase Four: A - Transistor & HiFi, Hasbro Generations Chromia and Brainstorm, and Generations - Combiner Wars 2015 - Voyager, Deluxe and Legends Series! We're also having a clearance sale on several 3rd Party items including TFCon Exclusive Axis & Shafter, Citizen Stack, Tempest, MGT-01 Delicate Warrior and more! We have new preorder items like MP-23 - Masterpiece Exhaust, Fansproject - Function X-V - M.A.D.L.A.W, Unique Toys - Ordin - O-03 Fenrir, Hasbro Combiner Wars Series 2 - Deluxes & Legends, MP-21G - Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee, and MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Reissue. 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:
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4. Now Instock - Hasbro Generations Instock and Preorders!
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6. 3rd Party Clearance Sale!
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10. New Fanstoys Preorders up - Tesla & Spotter!
11. 3rd Party Customs Updates!
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13. Source Blog Updates!
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Original Source: TFsource SourceNews for January 19, 2015! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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A bit of a letdown to report this morning to some, but it looks like Netflix will continue its trim of Hasbro content this February, this time Transformers Prime and Rescue Bots will be seeing a departure. The Generation 1 cartoon left Netflix earlier this year as well.

You can see the full list of shows/movies leaving here.

Leaving Feb. 2

Jem and the Holograms: S1-*3
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: S1*-4
Pound Puppies: S1-*3
Transformers Prime: S1-*3
Transformers: Rescue Bots

If you haven't done so already, it's time to watch Transformers Prime and Rescue Bots! Make the jump to discuss with fellow fans of the show.

Original Source: Transformers Prime and Rescue Bots Cartoons Leaving Netflix In February @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to our sister site Cybertron.ca, we've got confirmation of the Generations Combiner Wars voyager figures being released in Canada! Both Silverbolt and Optimus Prime were spotted at a Toys"R"Us in Ontario.

Be sure to utilize our sightings forum to help each other out and get these popular figures!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Voyager Wave 1 Released in Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The third episode of Q Transformers has been released! Like the last two episodes, this one is in Japanese, so until we are treated to an english summary it may be slightly harder to follow. We have a loose translation from the YouTube description to go off of for now:

"Mystery of the convoy that came back queue Transformers"
Optimus Prime to discuss it gathered in the phrase service area, Bumblebee, lock down.
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Transformers memorable, "Kitai of unreasonable gate" and renowned NES game "Convoy of mystery" is start talking about things that have been remade. Optimus Prime: Yoshimasa Hosoya Bumblebee: Kimura Ryohei lockdown: Suzuki



Enjoy!

Original Source: Q Transformers Episode 3 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Following the news of the Combiner Wars Voyager figures being found at retail in Canada it looks like Deluxe & Legends are out now too. Cybertron.CA member Echotransformer found them at a Toys R Us store in Ottawa.

Original Source: Combiner Wars Deluxe & Legend Class figures released in Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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The fourth figure in Warbotron WB01 lineup will be hitting your favorite online retailers possible this week. These boxed images come from Toyzone's Weibo page. Whirlwind (Vortex) will have some replacement parts for Warbotron Airburst (Blastoff) figure. There are some more pictures after the break, also some TFW members already have the figure in hand so check out the thread with the link below to see some more photos.

Original Source: Warbotron WB01-D Whirlwind (Vortex) in Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Via actoys member kidzhao, we have some new Transformers product information that emerged from a recent Hong Kong toy show, including details on Generations Titan Class Devastator, upcoming G1 reissues, and 2015 Masterpiece info. Cybertron.CA member xueyue2 was gracious enough to translate the text for us:

美版:美复G1铁甲龙、三尖头套装、闪电和大火车套装、录音机和感知器套装(磁带好像是钢钎和 犀牛，感知器 的肩炮有特殊用处类似能看幻灯片)
Encore version (Platiumn?) tripticon, conheads, blitzwing & Astrotrain bundle, Perceptor & Blaster bundel

idw的大力神确实不错绝对泰坦级，因为是全年龄的所以单体的变形大家就别指望了，展示品都是手工未 完成品 貌似肘关节不能动，组合方面下半年还有一个守护神，但只展示了热点感觉也一般。滑翔机还有一个 紫色狂派重涂 不知道叫什么，同级别还有个战戟，还有几个没记住。坦克威确实不错还有个绿色。
IDW Devastator is indeed Titan class, but because it's facing all the age groups, so single robot's transformation is not much. The demo versino is hand-made unfinished product, eblow can't move. There is a Defensor will be revealed in late of 2015, so far only Hotspot is showed, and just so-so quality. Scout class has Warpath.


日版:会有很多D级人物，都不是主线人物所以没细看，ps擎天柱和md老威不错但站立有些困难 。组合方面增 加电镀和还原单体成员G1配色。
Japanese version: (nothing important, I won't translate. )

MP:今年预计就发5个，mp25和某宝放出的预定款一样，配件是洛尔和收音机，大家去看看52集就 懂了， 只看了灰模貌似可动性又提高了不少。21G没有斯派克改成飞行背包了比较坑，但官方介绍会降低 售价。
MP: This year will release 5 MP. And the MP25 is the same one as the pre-ordered on Taobao (I remember that Ironhide/Tracker on Taobao? Might be Tracker) It comes with "洛尔" ( a human?) and Blaster.
MP21G doesn't have Spike, but just a jetpad, the price will be lowered because of that.

Discuss these new revelations and check out an alternate translation after the break!

Original Source: New Transformers Product Details From Hong Kong Event - Titan Devastator, Reisssues, Masterpiece @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW has released a preview of their Transformers: Punishment one-shot. Set concurrent with ongoing events in the main ongoing, Transformers Punishement was originally released on the Madefire app in five parts, which are collected here as a single edition.

TRANSFORMERS PUNISHMENT (ONE SHOT)
(W) John Barber (A/CA) Livio Ramondelli
OPTIMUS PRIME RETURNS TO CYBERTON! And someone is killing Decepticons. PRIME teams with WINDBLADE to uncover the identity of the vigilante... but the answers will uncover darker secrets than anyone expected!

Original Source: Transformers Punishment Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW has sent us a full preview of tomorrow's new issue of Transformers (formerly Transformers: Robots in Disguise). The new issue finds Arcee in the worst place possible - directly in front of Galvatron! Be sure to check out this preview of the next chapter of the ongoing series now known as "just" Transformers!

TRANSFORMERS #37 (also shipping 1-in-10 and subscription variants)
(W) John Barber (A/CA) Andrew Griffith
THE ONYX PROTOCOL! As PROWL confronts SPIKE over the human's betrayal, the mystery of G.B. Blackrock and the Onyx Interface deepens. Meanwhile, Tokyo becomes a battleground as Arcee faces the Constructicons... and Galvatron!

Also be sure to check out the retailer incentive and subscription variant covers, attached to this post! The retailer incentive cover is a new bit of art we have not seen before and it looks rather nice!

Original Source: Transformers #37 Full Preview @ 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 books scheduled to ship in April 2015. April 2015 sees More than Meets the Eye and Transformers (formerly Robots in Disguise) hit their 40th issues, along with the second issue of the new Windblade series. There's also the eighth issue of Transformers VS G.I. Joe and a trade paperback collecting issues 33-38 of Transformers.

Beyond all that, be sure to check out the covers to the Windblade series for our first look at Combiner Wars Defensor, complete with a red Alpha Bravo as Blades!

Original Source: IDW April 2015 Transformers Solicits - first look at Combiner Wars Defensor! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member D-Drive has been nice enough to send us over the Diamond Comics Shipping list for next Wednesday, January 28th. On tap for our beloved Transformers is the following:

ANGRY BIRDS TRANSFORMERS #3 (OF 4) (also shipping subscription variant)

(W) John Barber (A/CA) Marcelo Ferreira
RAMP-EGG! When the Angry Birds' precious eggs become leg-having, weapon-bearing rampaging eggs of mass destruction, the Autobirds must team up with the Deceptihogs to save Piggy Island! How much more mixed-up can this mash-up possibly get?!
TRANSFORMERS DRIFT EMPIRE OF STONE #3 Of(4) (also shipping subscription variant)

(W) Shane McCarthy (A/CA) Guido Guidi
THE STONE ARMY! The secrets of DRIFT'S past become his present-day problems... and RATCHET'S none too happy about being dragged along!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping list for January 28th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Gaokaiser and the Twitter account of @ YS_HONTEN, we've got some new images of the D-Style Convoy figure. We've seen a few different shots of this figure in the past few months, but we have some good new ones here showing off the accessories, articulation, and other features packed into it. Check out some of the highlights after the jump.

Original Source: D-Style Convoy - New In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.