[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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Following their trend this season of testing TV and movie myths, the Discovery Channel show Mythbusters will be tackling the Transformers in an upcoming episode on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. EST

Episode summary:

Myths tested:

Can a car be changed into a motorcycle?

and

Adam and Jamie attempt the mechanical metamorphosis of a car becoming a motorcycle and a bicycle becoming a boat.

I just hope that Jaime and Adam don't resort to their normal routine of just blowing up stuff at the end of the episode. I'd hate to see them take out their frustrations with mass shifting on an innocent Transformers figure.

Discuss on the boards what these crazy guys have in store for the Transformers.

Original Source: Mythbusters are taking on The Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier this week, the Transformers Asia Facebook page revealed APS01U Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition. All we knew at the time was that it was an upcoming Jetwing Optimus sans battle mask with a premium paint job. Transformers Asia said that it would be loaded with weapons and accessories. Which ones? Wait no longer, they've been revealed here:

APS-01U Optimus Prime (ULTIMATE EDITION)

Accessories / Weapons List :
ION BLASTER X 1
BATTLE BLADE X 2
BATTLE HOOK X2 (DETACHABLE)
KNUCKLE X 1 (NEW PARTS)
JETWING X 1
SHIELD X 1
ELIMMINATOR GUN X 1 & ASSAULT BLASTER X 1 (TO FORM MEGA STRIKER)

Feature :
Movie Accurate Colour
Hands With Bendable Fingers

Bonus :
Limited Edition Premium Included

What is the included "limited edition premium"? Stay tuned! Meanwhile click the thumbnail for a closer look!

Original Source: APS01U Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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 7th door prize announcement is the Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Continuum thanks to show sponsor Automaton Toys. You can check them out Automaton Toys on-line for a great selection of Transformers and Action Figures.

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 #7: Terminus Hexatron Continuum @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Red Goblin @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom dropped by and posted their latest newsletter. Check below for a taste and read on to check out all the new arrivals and sales!
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1259 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Comics Alliance has posted a preview of the delayed Transformers VS G.I. Joe issue #5. Issue #5 of the series is titled "Tunnel Rat's fantastic journey to the center of Fortress Maximus" and kicks off with the Quintessons making an appearance! Check out the preview after the break and be sure to pick this issue up when it arrives in stores on 4 February 2015!

Original Source: Transformers VS G.I. Joe Issue 5 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've not got a US release date for the new Transformers cartoon, Robots in Disguise, yet, but we do have an air date for the show in the UK and the date is March 7, 2015!

Like in the US, Robots in Disguise will air on Cartoon Network, and according to Toonzone, a press release sent out by Cartoon Network UK gives the premiere date as March 7, 2015. The show will be airing weekends, at 10:30am and 6:30pm UK time.

It remains to be seen if this also carries over to the US.

In related news, Starblight.de reports that Robots in Disguise will be airing on Nickolodean in Germany in March, though the exact date of airing has yet to be confirmed.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Premieres on March 7 in the UK @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is proud to announce pop culture icon Peter Cullen, best known to the world as the voice of Optimus Prime, as a guest at this years convention in Toronto. The event will be held from July 17th to 19th at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Mississauga. Ontario. TFcon Toronto is Canada’s annual Transformers collectors’ convention, and is the largest fan-run Transformers convention in the world. Transformers fans young and old from across the globe will be able to feast their eyes on a wide selection of Transformers collectibles and artwork, hear from an array of speakers and enter the TFcon costume contest. Mr. Cullen will be appearing Saturday July 18th, with tickets available in the upcoming weeks.

The TFcon Toronto 2015 hotel block is now available. You can book your hotel room for TFcon Toronto 2015 by calling the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre reservation department direct and toll free at 1-800-422-8238 or book online. When booking by phone, please ask for the TFcon rate to receive the discount. You can book your room via the 2015 hotel reservation website at https://www.deltahotels.com/Groups/D...onference-2015

Original Source: Peter Cullen voice of Optimus Prime at TFcon Toronto 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Comics Alliance had the opportunity to sit down with Transformers: Windblade writer Mairghread Scott for an interview about the upcoming Combiner Wars comic storyline.

As always, if you want to remain completely surprised and spoiler free, be safe and skip the rest.

The interview dives into the background of Windblade and her mini-series comic, her tie-in to the Combiner Wars, as well as what lies ahead for the popular fan created character. We've already received confirmation about Windblade's future, but for even more reassurance Scott once again confirmed what we all want to hear:

Comics Alliance: What plans do you have for her going forward? Is it right to say that the book will be continuing onwards as a series, even after “Combiner Wars” wraps up?

Mairghread Scott: It is absolutely right to say. Transformers: Windblade will not only continue after “Combiner Wars,” it will be dealing with the events of “Combiner Wars” for a long time. As far as plans go, I have way more plans than I should, for a lot of characters.

Almost none of them are nice though.

The Combiner Wars will start in March, who's ready to find out what Scott is hinting at? Make the jump to discuss your thoughts!

Original Source: Transformers: Windblade Interview with Mairghread Scott @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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A new update is available for the Transformers: Robots In Disguise Mobile Game. This update brings several new features including a sneak peek at the upcoming Comic Book and New Characters from the show.

We've noticed that the update is not available for every country yet and is not available for certain devices as well; indicating a staged rollout. Lots of design features are added, with better performance and shorter loading times.

Warning! Unfortunately after updating, the game progress goes back to the beginning and this is something you need to watch out for.

Cutscenes are added before and after missions so that there is a storyline going on, instead of just going from one mission to another. So, people who are highly sensitive for Spoilers should avoid playing.

The official update description:

***Transmission From Cybertron***

• Updated Interface
• Power ups are now easier to pick up
• New languages available (Polish, Turkish, Czech, Slovakian, Hungarian, Romanian, Swedish, Danish, Finish, Norwegian)
• Added mission finished sequence
• Added comic book story images
• Added many more unlock codes. Keep searching!
• Minor tweaks and tune-ups continuing to improve the app

You can grab the game from the following locations:
Android: Google Play Store
iOS: iTunes Store

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Mobile Game Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The previously-reported new update to the Transformers: Robots in Disguise mobile game has revealed some upcoming figures:

• Legion Fixit
• Legion Underbite
• One-Step Changer Optimus Prime
• One-Step Changer Drift
• One-Step Changer Fracture
• Warrior Sideswipe
• Warrior Jazz
• Three-Step Changer Steeljaw

It is very likely that these will all be revealed in full soon at New York Toy Fair, but for now, you can discuss after the break!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Mobile Game Update Reveals Upcoming Toys @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Hisashi Yuki has once again taken to his Twitter, posting a new image of the three upcoming Takara fembots - Arcee, Chromia, and Windblade - all hanging out with Masterpiece Star Saber. These ladies definitely know where it's at!

Check it out after the break, and discuss these highly-anticipated releases!

Original Source: New Image of Takara Fembots & Masterpiece Star Saber @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Wrapping up our photo gallery coverage of the first waves of the Combiner Wars, we're taking a look at the big bot himself, Optimus Prime! Combiner Wars Optimus Prime is a Voyager Class version of the Autobot commander with inspirations from the current IDW comics design (as well as taking cues from Transformers Energon Optimus Prime and maybe even the Powermaster Optimus Prime / Ginrai).

Optimus Prime is very much a toy. He's big and chunky, and has that certain "larger than life" feel to him - the kind of feel the Autobot commander usually gets in fiction. Poseability is good, and you can squeeze a bit more lateral arm movement out of the toy by unclipping the shoulders in robot mode. Optimus has two blasters, one based on the iconic Ion Blaster, which combine into a larger weapon that looks good held in two hands, or held by the gigantic Ultra Prime combination.

Ultra Prime is a cool extra for the toy. There's some great points on it, such as Optimus' hands providing 5mm sockets for shoulder mounting weapons, as well as the chest details featuring a very Transformers Energon looking Matrix. On the less pleasing side, the legs are a bit awkward thanks to the way they transform, and while there's scope to adjust them to suit your taste, they are the weakest point on the design.

Overall Optimus is a cool design and worth checking out, either as himself or as one of his upcoming redecos / retools including Stunticon Motormaster. For now though, please enjoy our gallery at the link below:

Combiner Wars Voyager Optimus Prime

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Samsunghk has very kindly shared with us some images of the upcoming Kre-O Transformers Battlechanger Soundwave. this Soundwave takes a cue from his Transformers Prime or Transformers Cybertron incarnation and turns into a jet - and what some of you may be greatly pleased by is the revelation that this Soundwave even includes little Kre-O versions of Ravage, Laserbeak, Rumble and Frenzy!

He's in a two-pack with Ratchet, and should be released in the coming weeks.

Original Source: Kre-O Battlechanger Soundwave In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to board member Daimchoc, we now have our first boxed look at Iron Factory's EX03 SonicTech, Rhino Bass, and Leo Treble. This is Iron Factory's take on Blaster, Steeljaw, and Ramhorn in legends scale. It also appears that they come with the weapons featured in the Turrets & Manacle set, good news for those who have not picked them up yet.

Available for preorder at our site sponsors:

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Check out the images after the break!

Original Source: Iron Factory EX03 SonicTech, Rhino Bass, and Leo Treble in Box @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Were you highly anticipating the release of Combiner Wars Motormaster? To further wet your appetite, check out these new in hand images from 2Danomite2 on Twitter!

Wave 2 of Combiner Wars should be making it's way to retailers across the US fairly soon. Until then, read on to see more of Motormaster & Menasor!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Motormaster In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via our sponsors Captured Prey, we have learned of a new release coming from X-Transbots. Arkose is their latest "Master Mini" series release, and is based on the Generation 1 Autobot Beachcomber. Check out some early concept images of the release after the break.

Original Source: X-Transbots Beachcomber @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The Canadian Hasbro Transformers website has updated with new official photos of the upcoming Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Thundercracker.

Thundercracker is a heavy retool of the Leader Jetfire figure and is based on Guido Guidi's IDW Seeker design.

Check out the photos after the break!

Original Source: New Official Photos of Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Thundercracker @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Masabon has provided us with some in-hand photos of the new Takara AD32 Age of Exinction Movie Advanced Deluxe Stinger, who is a redeco of the Deluxe Bumblebee figure.

Check out the pics after the jump!

Original Source: In-Hand Images of Takara AD32 Age of Exinction Movie Advanced Deluxe Stinger @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some more concept art from the late Transformers Universe MOTA game has been posted online. Concept artist Oliver Miles has posted some vehicle mode designs - including Bumblebee and Hound - on his Artstation account, while his 3D Artist Portfolio has some robot mode designs, including Brawl, Cameo, Drive-By, Frontline, Anomaly, Conduit, Monsoon.

Artist Sam Beattie meanwhile has only posted one piece but it is a good one - it's Adhoc, and Autobot helicopter from the planned expansion of the game to add flying Transformers, which was ultimately scuppered by the game's closure.

Original Source: Jagex Transformers Universe Concepts by Oliver Miles and Sam Beattie @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Badcube has stepped up today with some new images of their take on Generation 1 Warpath. Wardog is seen here in full color, a deco which is very much patterned after the Generation 1 toy and cartoon decos. Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: Badcube Wardog Color Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Even more rumors have arrived! TFW2005 boards member Mr. Chaos reports that his friend had gone digging through a list of items in the product information database at his store (a large supercenter), and came across some new Generations Combiner Wars figure names.

First off, it appears as though we will be getting a Voyager Cyclonus! It seems he will be the wave-mate of Protectobot Hot Spot, as both have similar coding (Hot Spot is B2397, and Cyclonus is B2398), and are one digit off in UPC (Hot Spot is 63050929832, and Cyclonus is 63050929833). Secondly, the previously-reported white Voyager Optimus Prime redeco will be named Optimus Maximus, and will be in wave 4 (his code is B2727, with the UPC 63050932502).

Mr. Chaos also reports having the UPCs for some of the upcoming Deluxe and Legends figures, though it is nothing that we haven't heard of before. The wave 3 Deluxes will consist of the Protectobots. Their codes and UPCs are as follows:

Blades - B2393, UPC 63050929828
Streetwise - B2394, UPC 63050929829
First Aid - B2395, UPC 63050929830
Rook - B2396, UPC 63050929831

Wave 4 will be the Autobot "Masquerade homage" figures - those being Sunstreaker, Ironhide, Prowl, and Mirage. While we have no definite word on wave numbers, Legends Blackjack, Huffer, Groove, Warpath, Viper, Rodimus, and Skywarp are also coming up.

Start getting prepared for New York Toy Fair, as it looks like we'll be seeing a lot of stuff there.

Original Source: Rumor - Generations Combiner Wars Optimus Maximus & Cyclonus? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The upcoming, Titan-class Devastator from Class Combiner Wars has certainly been all of the buzz for the last short while. Our view has been obscured mostly by staff members, blurry images, and watermarks. However, thanks to an image leaked on 4Chan, we now have our first clear, full look at Devastator! Check out the image mirrored here, and join in the ongoing discussion to tell us what you think of it after the jump!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Titan Class Devastator - Revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Recouperating from pills and comcast, Vangelus joins Aaron and TJ for some regular normal Transformers podcasting.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 340

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 340 now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The upcoming, Titan class Devastator from Generations Combiner Wars has certainly been all of the buzz for the last short while. Our view has been obscured mostly by staff members, blurry images, and watermarks. However, thanks to an image leaked on 4Chan, we now have our first clear, full look at Devastator! Check out the image mirrored here, and join in the ongoing discussion to tell us what you think of it after the jump!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Titan Class Devastator - Revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 site sponsor TFsource just dropped by with their latest SourceNews! Kick off February by taking a look at the Transformers Collector's Club Exclusives or Xtransbots Arkose! Check it all out below!


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Original Source: TFsource SourceNews for February 2, 2015! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.