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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Avast there mateys! Zap2it has updated with a description and title for the 15th episode of Transformers Rescue Bots Season 3. The new episode is to be titled "Pirates Ahoy", and will feature the Burns family rescue operations being suspended when it is discovered that the family are descended from pirates!

There is no airdate given for the episode as yet, but common thought suggests it may be airing on 28 March, given that new episodes are starting as of 28 February and that would give a new episode every Saturday.

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 3 Episode 15 - Pirates Ahoy! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The second round of Fan Built Combiner voting has come to a close, and with it, comes the announcement of which option won out in the origin category: the Sea of Rust!

Perhaps being the most unique of the three options presented (the others being Iacon and Kaon), it's also worth noting that the Sea of Rust gained the largest applause when questioned as to the combiner's origin at Toy Fair. The combiner and his/her component members will presumably hail from the Sea of Rust in his/her bio and whatever fiction he/she is featured in.

Be on the lookout for the third and final round, which is speculated to include the highly-anticipated gender option!

Original Source: Sea of Rust Wins Fan Built Combiner Origin Category! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks once again to T.F.N.D member GENETIC we now have more in-hand images of the popular Combiner Wars figures, this time getting a look at the Stunticon Dead End! Dead End will be a part of the wave 2 deluxe case assortment set to release around March, along with Breakdown who we saw in-hand yesterday.

Check out some key shots of Dead End after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Dead End In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Longtime TFW2005 member and TFcon staff, Protoman, recently was a featured guest on the TV show Storage Wars Canada. Many of you may have seen Transformers collections pop up on similar TV shows such as Pawn Stars, this time around a large lot of Generation 1 figures were won during a storage locker auction, in which Protoman was called in to provide the appraisal for.

Shout out to Protoman for his representation of the Transformers community, TFW2005, and TFcon! Check out the video clip below as well as the full list of what was purchased.

Original Source: TFW2005 Member Protoman On Storage Wars Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis have shared with us some preliminary design sketches for an upcoming exhibit celebrating the Transformers! The exhibition opens on March 7, in partnership with Hasbro, and will feature a selection of vintage toys from the line's 30 year history, including a 10 foot tall Age of Extinction Optimus Prime statue, an exhibition of full-size Transformers fan costumes, and a toy design area showcasing the key phases of the toy design process.

The Children's Museum has sent us over a full writeup to go with the preliminary images, which conveys the overall experience of the exhibit. Find out more at
www.childrensmuseum.org/future-exhibits, and be sure to check out the event when it opens on March 7.

Read on, after the break, for the full writeup.

Original Source: Children's Museum of Indianapolis Transformers Exhibition @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Time to check your sightings thread TFW, the Generations Leader class Megatron and Armada Megatron have been found at US retail! Thanks to posts by TFW2005 members starscream-99 and Cyber Bishop, we have our first sightings of the Decepticon leaders at a Toys 'R' Us in Lancaster, California and Metairie, Louisiana.

Happy Hunting TFW!

Original Source: Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Megatron and Armada Megatron Found At US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have a new in-hand Transformers gallery for you. Hailing from the movie series by way of a Japan exclusive repaint, we have the Stinger! Stinger features in Transformers Age of Extinction as a human-built Transformer, designed as a Bumblebee clone. With a striking and sinister red color scheme, Cliffjumper this is not!

Stinger is a straight-up redeco of the Age of Extinction new Camaro Bumblebee, which means the robot mode is more or less spot on for the appearance of the robot mode, although obviously the vehicle mode is not the on-screen Pagani. This may or may not prove to be a dealbreaker, as the deco itself is excellent, and we'd imagine most people would display in the robot mode, which looks great.

You can check out the full gallery of this Japanese market exclusive at the link below:

Age of Extinction Decepticon Stinger (Japanese exclusive)

Original Source: TFW's Age of Extinction Stinger (Japanese Exclusive) Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Collection Phase Two Volume 2 Hardcover – August 4, 2015

Available now for pre-order on Amazon

Before Optimus was Prime, before Megatron became a conqueror, they stood against Autocracy! Plus, spotlights featuring Trailcutter, Hoist, and Orion Pax. And the Dinobots are back! Volume 2 of The IDW Collection Phase Two collects the Autocracy mini-series, Spotlights: Trailcutter and Hoist, Robots In Disguise issues #7-9, More Than Meets the Eye issues #6-8, and Spotlight: Orion Pax.

Hardcover: 332 pages
Publisher: IDW Publishing (August 4, 2015)

Let us know what you think of this collection of comics after the jump.

Original Source: IDW Collection - Phase 2 Volume 2 Preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Sup3hobo for providing us with our very first look at Masterpiece Tracks! Tracks is slated to be released as MP-25 and looks stunningly accurate to the cartoon model.

No word yet on the specifics of Tracks' release (accessories, ordering info, etc.), but news is sure to follow this first image fast as we get more scans of the page layouts. We'll keep you updated! For now, sound off after the jump!

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks Revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via TFND, we have a look at the newest addition to the Stunticons, Offroad. Offroad is explicitly referred to as being a new member of the team in his bio, and is sent on the missions the other Stunticons do not want to handle in order to win their trust. He's a decent looking little robot who adds some rugged off road truck action to the Decepticon stunt team, and he has a wicked looking axe. Check him out, and look forward to our own gallery of this guy and all the other new Combiner Wars releases!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Offroad In Hand Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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We're all anticipating the release of the new Transformers cartoon, Robots In Disguise, and fans in Italy do not have to wait too much longer. The new RID show is set to premiere March 7th in Italy, with a special early screening for kids on February 28th at select movie theaters!

If you're located in Italy, the premiere is just around the corner. Hit the discussion link to join in on the countdown.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Premires In Italy On March 7, 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Coming way courtesy of TFND, we have a great set of in-hand images showcasing the fully combined form of the Stunticon team: Menasor! There has been a split discussion among fans as to weather Menasor holds up to the high level that's been set by Superion. With only stock photography to go on mostly, these in-hand images are a welcome addition to help us decide if Motormaster and the Stunticon team is worth the pick up.

Make the jump to see some key shots of the gestalt and discuss on the TFW2005 boards!

Original Source: Generations Combiner Wars Menasor In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Many likely watched the Oscars last night, celebrating the past year's notable achievements in Hollywood. Earlier in the weekend though, a different round of awards were given out, described as "Hollywood's annual tip of the hat for the worst screen achievements of the year" - The Razzies.

The latest live action Transformers film, Age of Extinction, took home two Razzie awards: Kelsey Grammer for Worst Supporting Actor and Michael Bay for Worst Director. So a special congratulations to the two for their career defining awards for their contributions in Transformers Age of Extinction ...

In all seriousness, what does TFW think of the two Razzie awards? Deserving? Was AOE and Kelsey Grammer really that bad? Sound off after the jump and share your thoughts!

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction Wins Two Golden Raspberries (Razzies) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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We've been following the progression of PlayWithThisToo's upcoming action figure line here at TFW2005. While it isn't 100% Transformers related, it does have throwbacks to lines and themes we all grew up on and has several former Hasbro employees involved. For the past 6 months, new concept art for multiple characters have been revealed with the first physical prototype of Desolataur hitting as well. You can check updates and discussion for them all in the forums here.

We wanted to remind everyone that the Kickstarter for this project starts this Friday, February 27th, at 9 AM. If they make any of these figures, how many, and what awesome little bonuses we get all depends on the level of support you show. So keep an eye out on their Facebook page and here this Friday for details on where and how to support the project.

Original Source: Play With This Too Kickstarter Goes Live This Friday @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors TFSource have sent us their latest Sourcenews update - check out the headline listing of what is in this week's sourcenews below, and read on for the full update!

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have new preorders for items like MP-25 - Masterpiece Tracks, Fansproject - Lost Exo Realm - LER-03 Volar, BCS-01 Lonewolf, DMY Studios - D-06 - FPJ Intimidator - Add-on-Kit, and APS-01U Asia Premium Series - Optimus Prime - Ultimate Edition! We also have new instock items like Fansproject - Function X-V - M.A.D.L.A.W, ToyWorld - TW-06 Evila Star, Sentinel - Mega Drive Megatron - Sega Genesis Version - LE1000, ToyWorld - TW-D02 Muddy, Unique Toys - Ordin - O-03 Fenrir, and a restock of Reformatted - R-01C - Terminus Hexatron Continuum, KFC - EAVI METAL Phase Four: A - Transistor & HiFi, Old Time Series - OTS-02 Brawny and OTS-03 Backland, and Make Toys - Green Giant - Set of 6 Pieces! 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 Up for Preorder - MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks!
2. Now instock - Function-XV M.A.D.L.A.W.!
3. Now Instock - ToyWorld's Evila Star/Devilstar!
4. 3rd Party Customs Instock and Preorders!
5. Now Instock - Japanese Legends Chromia and Wingblade!
6. TFSource New Recruits!
7. Make Toys Green Giant Restock!
8. Now back in stock - KFC - EAVI METAL Phase Four: A - Transistor & HiFi!
9. Now back instock - Badcubes' Brawny & Backland!
10. Unique Toys - Ordin - O-03 Fenrir Now Instock!
11. Now up for Preorder - APS-01U Asia Premium Series - Optimus Prime - Ultimate Edition!
12. Now up for preorder FT-12 Grenadier (Purple & Grey Versions)!
13. MMC Hexatron Continuum Version Restock!
14. theToySource Updates!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource 2-23 Weekly SourceNews! MP-25 Tracks Now Up For Preorder! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Asia Facebook page has revealed the limited premium items that will come with APS01U Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition:

APS-01U Optimus Prime (ULTIMATE EDITION) Promotion
"Limited Premium"

Get this die cast made "Mini Allspark Cube" and "Metal Card" (Serial Number) free when purchase "APS-01U Optimus Prime (ULTIMATE EDITION)" at selected stores in Asia.

Original Source: APS01U Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition Limited Premium Items Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Toy Fair 2015 gets evener and RIDdier as Vangelus joins Aaron and TJ to totally not get caught in horrific tech problems while discussing all the fresh reveals!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 344

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 344 now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Coming off of the recently revealed Masterpiece Tracks prototype image, we've just received a new scan of images from Tag Hobby featuring a clearer image of the prototype, along with more images of the anticipated Masterpiece Star Saber. Interesting to note with this scan is the new set of images showing off the Brain of Courage and how it combines to form Star Saber.

Check out the new set of images after the jump and let us know if your opinion has changed for both Tracks and Star Saber!

Original Source: Masterpiece Star Saber and Masterpiece Tracks New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The Easter holiday is right around the corner and stores are beginning to put out their Easter themed goodies. TFW2005 members have reported seeing a variety of Transformers themed oddities including ceramic mugs, foil cups with bendy straws, buckets for Easter Eggs, gift baskets, and tattoo sets. Of course most of these will come with their own chocolate eggs!

Check out what's been found after the jump and if you've found your own Transformers Easter themed oddities feel free to share!

Original Source: Transform Your Easter With Transformers Themed Easter Items @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Type-R for linking us to episode 8 of the Q Transformers. This video debuts Smokescreen and Blue Bluestreak! Enjoy!

Original Source: Q Transformers Episode 8 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW has released a preview of the conclusion of the Drift: Empire of Stone miniseries. In this concluding part of the story arc that brings Shane McCarthy back to the character he created, we have Drift, Ratchet and Gigatron on one side - and the soldiers of the titular Empire of Stone on the other! It's the final battle - be sure to pick up the concluding part of the miniseries to see how it ends!

Original Source: Drift Empire of Stone #4 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy just updated their webpage to showcase a new promotional item featuring EZ Collection versions of Bumblebee, Steeljaw, and and Strongarm. Starting March 21, 2015, to celebrate the launch of Transformers Adventure (Takara's Robots In Disguise), these will be available at select outlets in Japan once you pass a certain spending amount.

Check out the figures after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Adventure EZ Collection Campaign @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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It's no secret by now, The Hub Network simply did not pan out as planned. When launched, many Transformers fans had high hopes for the Hasbro owned TV network. Unfortunately as time went on, a short amount of time, reality set in that The Hub was simply not making money fast enough.

Adweek ran a story about the rise and fall of Hasbro's TV attempt, specifically "what went wrong with The Hub, and what the toymaker hopes will go right" in the near future.

With Robots In Disguise premiering on Cartoon network on March 14, this may be a good time to revisit the background of The Hub's downfall with interview pieces from Hasbro executives and other industry leaders, while also taking a look at Hasbro's plan for the near future.

Original Source: The Rise and Fall of The Hub and Hasbro's New TV Strategy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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D-Drive has once again been nice enough to send us over next weeks Diamond Comic Shipping list! On tap for our beloved Transformers is the following:

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE #38 DAYS OF DECEPTION (also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variants)

(W) James Roberts (A/CA) Alex Milne
JOURNEY'S END! Across time, across space, from prewar Messatine to postwar CYBERTRON-it's all been heading towards this-the moment when the fate of the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS is sealed. At the heart of it all: three killers, two outcomes... and one terrible, terrible choice.

TRANSFORMERS #38 DAYS OF DECEPTION (also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variants)

(W) John Barber (A/CA) Andrew Griffith
THE ONYX INTERFACE! The AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS face down human forces-and strange battlelines make for strange allies. Who will emerge with the ancient ENIGMA OF COMBINATION... and who will usher in the COMBINER WAR...?

TRANSFORMERS PRIMACY TP

(W) Chris Metzen, Flint Dille (A/CA) Livio Ramondelli
OPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRON. AUTOBOTS vs. DECEPTICONS. At the dawn of the conflict, battle lines are drawn and sides are set... now legends will be made. The war that would define a planet begins in earnest-and its revelations will shake the TRANSFORMERS' world to the core!

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED COMP ALLSPARK ALMANAC TP

(W) Jim Sorenson, Bill Forster (A) Various (CA) Marcelo Matere
The Allspark Almanac is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind atlas to the amazing 2008 Animated series universe. Giving fans behind-the-scenes secrets directly from the show's creators this volume is packed with full-color bios, character models, episode summaries, interviews, and more. Collects both original volumes into one book!

TRANSFORMERS LOGO PACK VINYL DECAL ASST
ELEPHANT GUN, LLC
These Transformers decals are perfect for use on car windows, laptops, tablets and more. Made of high quality polyester and then printed, they will look great outdoors or in for a very long time! Choose from full-color full-color Autobot logo, full-color Decepticon logo, red Autobot logo, or purple Decepticon logo decals.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping list for March 4th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Reports are coming in from 2005 Board members of a new Rescue Bot toy sighting. Hollywood Hoist and ericepy report finding the "New Recruit", Blurr, at their local Wal-Marts in Washington and Ohio respectitvely. Along with Salvage and Hightide, Blurr makes up the new recruits for the Rescue Bots!

Be sure to tune into the Discovery Channel this Saturday for a new episode of Rescue Bots and post your toy sightings in our Sightings Forum!

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