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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Jim Sorenson has just put out a hefty update for the Transformers: Animated The Complete AllSpark Almanac on his blog, Disciples of Boltax. First up, we have the new cover itself, drawn by Marcelo Matere and colored by Josh Perez. Secondly, Jim confirms that the book will include The AllSpark Almanac Addendum which was assembled for the Transformers Collectors' Club magazine, and about ten pages of new content teasing more of what Season 3.5 might look like. Here's the full quote form Jim himself:

"It looks like The Complete AllSpark Almanac is just three short weeks away, with an ETA of February 18th at fine comic book stores everywhere. (Probably hitting Amazon shortly thereafter, available for preorder now.) Here's Marcelo Matere's beautiful cover for the book, with excellent Josh Perez colors. (Josh also lent his talents to some of the new bonus material inside the book.)

For those of you who missed our Radio Free Cybertron interview, this is going to be a massive, 472 page tome that combines The AllSpark Almanac, The AllSpark Almanac II, The AllSpark Almanac Addenda we put together for the Transformers Collectors' Club, and ten-ish pages of new content teasing more of what Season 3.5 might look like. We worked closely with Derrick Wyatt to ensure that the book was as close to 100% canon as possible, with all new material carefully vetted (and a bit of old material tweaked or recontextualized.) I hope that you all get a big kick out of this one. V1 and V2 are insanely hard to find and fetch ridiculous prices on the secondary market, so it's very nice to get this material back in print where everyone can get a copy."

The book will be available in three weeks, on February 18 - be sure to pick yours up!

Original Source: Transformers: Animated The Complete AllSpark Almanac Cover & New Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Ontario Collectors Con will be giving away high end door prizes all day long on Sunday, February 1st at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre. The 3rd door prize announcement is a Unique Toys Splinter thanks to show sponsor Madhaus Collectibles. You can check out Madhaus Collectibles for a great selection of Masterpiece and 3rd party Transformers toys at the show.

WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal will be a guest at the 2015 event. Along with Road Warrior Hawk, Animal was one-half of possibly the greatest tag team of all time: the Legion of Doom. Animal will be available for autographs & photos in face-paint with his trademark spiked shoulder pads.

Veteran voice actor Ron Rubin will be appearing at the 2015 Ontario Collectors Con as well. Fans of the 80s will recognize his work as Dr. Badvibes in the popular 1980s cartoon C.O.P.S., Artemis in the English version of Sailor Moon, The Vision in The Avengers: United They Stand, Germs Pondscum in Beetlejuice and Morph in X-Men.

Ontario Collectors Con 2015 is February 1st at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre – 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s and 90s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DC Universe etc), Wrestling, Power Rangers, and tons of other toys, comics and collectibles.

Original Source: Ontario Collectors Con Door Prize Announcement #3: Unique Toys Splinter @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks once again to TFW2005 boards member Type-R for linking us to episode 4 of the Q Transformers: Mystery of Stage Boss. Keep a lookout for an English summary, for now enjoy the video!

Original Source: Q Transformers Episode 4 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from the recent news story about the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Warrior class wave 2 being sighted in stores, TFW2005 boards member KingStyle is here to bring us out first in-hand look at that wave's Warrior class Drift. He provides some photos as well as giving his thoughts on the figure.

Check it out, and be sure to keep an eye out for both Drift and his wave-mate Optimus in your stores!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Warrior Class Drift In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ebay seller lena81822 has posted an auction for an in-hand Transformers Cloud Hellwarp. Hellwarp is a redeco of Generations Sky Byte, done in Skywarp colors as a representation of a Angolmois-mutatation of the Seeker in the style of Beast Wars Second Hellscream. Check out the new in-hand images after the break.

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Hellwarp In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW have released a preview of the third issue of the Drift: Empire of Stone miniseries. Empire of Stone's third issue sees Drift squaring off against not only Gigatron, but also Hellbat - and his own past misdeeds! Be sure to pick up this issue when it arrives this Wednesday for the next instalment of this adventure!

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: Drift Empire of Stone Issue 3 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group DX9 Toys have updated their Weibo with some new images of their next release in their "Micro World" series, a version of Generation 1 Cyclonus.

DX9's Cyclonus is to stand roughly the same height as a current Legends class toy from the Generations line. He comes with a blaster which seems to be modeled after Cyclonus' Targetmaster partner, Nightstick.

Check out the new images after the break.

Original Source: DX9 Micro Worlds Cyclonus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up, we're on to the Voyagers in our series of galleries looking at the new Combiner Wars Transformers toys, and so, here's Silverbolt! The leader of the Aerialbots with the crippling fear of heights is the first of the Generation 1 combiner team leaders to be updated for the Combiner Wars line, and he's rather cool.

Silverbolt himself is a great and faithful update of the original, right down to the passenger jet alternate mode that looks close to his original concord alternate mode. The robot mode likewise nails the look of the original, with all the style of an updated design much as we have been seeing throughout the Combiner Wars line. Silverbolt comes with a pair of accessories - a long rifle and a shield, both of which can mount on the arms, though the rifle also fits into Silverbolt's hands. The two accessories combine into a huge weapon which can mount beneath the nose of the jet mode. It even features a fake wheel molded in to compensate for the fact it covers the landing gear when attached.

The main draw of the Combiner Wars toys, though, is combining them into a single gigantic robot, and Silverbolt serves as the torso of the combination. Any four limbs can attach to form a gigantic and poseable combined mode - and make no mistake, the big guy, Superion, can hold poses well. Even simply combining the toys is a joy to do.

Silverbolt is a great example of what the Combiner Wars line is all about. He's solid on his own, but comes into his own if you also have the Deluxe class toys to make the limbs for his combined mode. Well worth checking out - and on that note, check out our gallery at the link below:

Combiner Wars Voyager Silverbolt Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a pleasant surprise - a new Transformers toy we knew nothing about has arrived at retail! TFW2005 member Kaiser reports that he has found a Rescue Bots version of Blurr at retail in Hong Kong. Blurr is a flashy looking purple race car with the style and aesthetics of the other recent Rescue Bots releases.

He's been found alongside the new mold Optimus Prime, who is a new sighting at retail in Hong Kong. There's been no sighting of Salvage, though, who was also previously teased as coming soon - so perhaps Blurr has raced into the new assortment ahead of Salvage?

Original Source: Rescue Bots Blurr Revealed and Released at Hong Kong Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have updated their Youtube channel with a new commercial for the Kre-O Battlechangers - Kre-O sets that transform from robot to vehicle without having to remove any parts! Check out the commercial embedded below:

Original Source: Kre-O Battlechangers Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member TFfanSean has sighted and purchased the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Legion class Grimlock and Sideswipe figures, and has also provided us with an in-hand look at them via a video review.

Check it after the break!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Legion Class Grimlock & Sideswipe Sighted & In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Coming via the French television network website Canal J, we have confirmation of a premiere date for Robots In Disguise in France. The new Transformers cartoon will start airing on February 9, 2015. TFW2005 member abates copied over the episodes and Google translation for us:

Episode 1, February 9, 11am: Nouvelle mission sur Terre (New Mission on Earth)
Episode 2, February 9, 4:05pm: Le dévoreur (The Devourer)
Episode 3, February 10, 4:05pm: Mise en confiance (Building Trust)
Episode 4, February 12, 4:05pm: Au-del�* des apparences (Beyond Appearances)
Episode 5, February 13, 4:05pm: Une journée au musée (A Day at the Museum)

Hit the discussion link below!

Original Source: Robots In Disguise 2015 France Premier Dates @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Jason Tolputt on Facebook via daimchoc on the 2005 Boards may have just given us our first look at the long-rumored Generations Combiner Wars Titan class Devastator from Nuremberg Toy Fair. Devastator appears to be very faithful to G1, lacking any influences from other continuities such as IDW, meaning no Prowl/"Prowlastator" here. TFW members have also noticed what looks to be his box right below him, showing six circles along its side, likely showcasing each separate component of the combiner

Also included in this image is the box of the Toys 'R' Us exclusive US release of Masterpiece Bluestreak who, from what we can tell, looks to be largely unchanged from his Takara release.

There are also some other mystery items in the image that we can't quite make out yet, but keep an eye on this post for any future updates as TFW brings you all the latest news from Nuremberg Toy Fair!

Original Source: Nuremberg Toy Fair - First Look at Combiner Wars TITAN DEVASTATOR? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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eBay seller Lena81822 has some loose Cloud Ironhide figures up, giving us an in-hand look at the figure. The deco for this pulls from Transformers Energon Ironhide and slaps in on Generations Roadbuster. When it hits the auction sites like this it usually means it's getting ready to drop.

You can check out additional pics of it here: Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster loose figure

Original Source: Takara Cloud Ironhide Hits eBay @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Unicron.com recently sat down with Jeff Kline, an executive producer for numerous Transformers projects of recent years including Transformers Prime, Rescue Bots, and most recently Robots In Disguise (2015). The interview provides some fantastic details about the Transformers Prime show and how it will continue its impact on Robots in Disguise. Most importantly, Mr. Kline has revealed/confirmed that season 1 of RID is complete and production for season 2 is already under way.

Jeff Kline: TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IS DISGUISE IS THE OFFICIAL NAME. RID IS CURRENTLY WRAPPING PRODUCTION ON 26 EPS. FOR SEASON 1… AND WRITING/RECORDING/BOARDING FOR SEASON 2. IT’S SLATED TO PREMIERE ON CARTOON NETWORK IN THE NEXT MONTH OR TWO, THOUGH I HAVEN’T YET HEARD A FIRM “PREMIERE DATE.” BUT, HONESTLY, MY CONTRACT WITH HASBRO ENDED IN DECEMBER, SO I MIGHT BE THE VERY LAST PERSON TO KNOW! (AFTER 5+ YEARS, FELT LIKE IT WAS TIME TO LIVE WITH MY FAMILY IN MAINE AGAIN…)

Make the jump to read the full interview and get all of the details by Mr. Kline. Be sure to also comment in our discussion link below about RID season 2 (and 1, of course)!

Original Source: Jeff Kline Interview - Transformers Prime, Robots In Disguise, and More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member D-Drive has been kind enough to send over the Diamond Comics shipping list for next Wednesday, February 4th. On tap for our beloved Transformers is:

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE #37 DAYS OF DECEPTION (also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variants)

(W) James Roberts (A/CA) Alex Milne
DESPERATE MEASURES! Four million years ago, as CYBERTRON teetered on the brink of all-out war, a group of Autobots decided it was time to take matters into their own hands. Everyone concerned would subsequently agree that this was a very, very bad move...

TRANSFORMERS NYCC 2014 EXCL VINYL DECAL ELEPHANT GUN, LLC
This decal, available exclusively at the New York Comic-Con 2014, is perfect for use on car windows, laptops, tablets, and more. Made of high quality polyester and then printed, it will look great outdoors or in for a very long time! This decal features the Transformers and was limited to 250 total pieces. Get the last few not sold at the Con for your store!

Transformers GI Joe #5 was listed by IDW as coming out next week but it wasn't on my list and Diamond Comics status says it hasn't shipped yet so maybe it will ship the 11th.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for February 4th. @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Following up on Serpent O.R., the Transformers Collectors' Club has updated their Facebook page with a production sample of Transformers Subscription Service 3.0 Nacelle! Nacelle is a repaint of Botcon Thrust released in 2007.

Join the discussion after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Subscription Service Nacelle Production Sample @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The next DeNA Transformers: Legends event; Signature Series Featuring Dan Khanna is now live.

"Hello Transformers fans,

Dan Khanna here! It’s been an honor to be featured in my own TRANSFORMERS

Legends Signature Series event! I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to get a chance to draw some of my personal favorite all-time classic characters. I hope you get a kick out of my character selection, and enjoy the artwork I drew up for this event. So welcome aboard, and have fun playing this new event!

Dan Khanna"

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Signature Series Featuring Dan Khanna @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The Facebook page of third party group Planet X updated earlier today with brand new images of a colored sample of their Summanus figure (Fall of Cybertron Snarl). The post promises that Summanus is near to being released, but these new batch of images are not the final product and some changes may be made.

You can add this third party Dinobot to your collection shelves sometime this quarter as estimated by retailers.

Check it out after the jump.

Original Source: Planet X Summanus (Fall of Cybertron Snarl) - Colored Sample Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Take a look at what's roaming the streets of China.

Courtesy of Baidu, we have a good look at a bus advertisement in China for Transformers: Robots In Disguise.

The new show premiered there a while back and the success of the 4th Transformers movie may have led to a strong market for the Transformers figures.

Premiere dates for France was announced not too long ago but we are yet to hear the US Premiere Date.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Bus Advertisement In China @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club have been posting on Twitter, suggesting that the upcoming Collectors Club subscription figures Nacelle and Generation 2 Starscream will be the final two times that they make use of the mold:

From 2007-2015, we have provided 10 of the 31 versions of this now truly "classic" mold. Nacelle and G2 Starscream seem a fitting end.

When TFSS 3.0 G2 Starscream ships, that may well be the final use of this mold. We have no future plans to use the Classics mold again.

You'll note that, like when this was originally mooted at Botcon 2014 in California, there's a certain level of "not completely ruling it out" in the statements, but as it stands, it seems like with the 30th and 31st releases of the mold in the form of Nacelle and Generation 2 Starscream, the Collector's Club is retiring the use of the mold.

Original Source: TCC: Classics Seeker Mold to be retired @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Alfes2010 has posted up some in-hand images of Takara-Tomy's release of Generations Swerve for the Japanese market. Transformers Legends Swerve features a deeper shade of red in his deco to more closely match the colors of the Generation 1 original. His partner figure, meanwhile, has been completely redecoed to resemble the Generation 1 Micromaster Phaser, and now sports a white space shuttle deco rather than the US version's deep military blue deco.

Original Source: Japanese Transformers Legends Swerve In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Now some new information regarding Rescue Bots and a minor follow up from a story from yesterday! Yesterday, a new Rescue Bots Rescan Blurr was spotted, along with Rescan Optimus Prime, in Hong Kong. Which lead us to momentarily wonder what happened to Rescue Bots Salvage, as he had been previously shown to share a wave with the new Optimus. Well fear not, as 2005 Board member ShinHadouConvoy has found Salvage at his local Target in Dallas, TX. This Garbage truck bot will also join Hightide and Blurr among the new Rescue Bots characters. One remaining question remains is if Rescan Optimus is shipping with Salvage, just Blurr, or with both? This newsie is confident we'll find out the answer soon.

For now, click the title bar to discuss new Rescue bots and if they've been sighted in your area!

Original Source: Rescue Bots Rescan Salvage Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Russia is the latest country to get the new Generations Combiner Wars line! TFW2005 member Sovietbot reports a sighting of both the Deluxe and Voyager assortments - that's Voyagers Silverbolt and Optimus Prime, and Deluxes Alpha Bravo, Drag Strip, Firefly and Skydive. They were spotted at (Detskiy Mir) "Children's World" in St. Petersburg!

Happy hunting to our fellow fans in Russia!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Released in Russia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Marvelous has come back from attending the Nuremberg Toy Fair Hasbro booth, with a report of what she both saw and heard. Among these include...

• Details on Titan Class Devastator
• Robots in Disguise Min-Con figure information
• G1 Platinum reissue details
• Combiner Wars Protectobots details
• It's sounding like there may be a Combiner Wars Computron in the future
• Combiner Wars is lasting for more than just one year

And more. Read on after the jump for the full details!

Original Source: Nuremberg Toy Fair Hasbro Booth Information - Combiner Wars Computron? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.