[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Pre-Registration for the next DeNA Transformers: Legends Team Event; Rules Of Disengagement is now live.

Event Description:

Aboard a dimly lit DECEPTICON spacecraft, TARN turns to KAON and asks for a situation update. KAON reports that everything is going to plan, and that they should be close to their targets soon. The leader of the DECEPTICON Justice Division nods, and prepares to set their ship down on planet Clemency.

On the surface, BLACK SHADOW seeks refuge in the wrecked hulks left behind from a previous war. On the run for taking bribes from the AUTOBOTS to destroy a fleet of DECEPTICON War Worlds, the Phase Sixer stops and takes a breath inside a ruined ship when he runs across FLYWHEELS and the other Scavengers.

As the group finishes their conversation, a crunching noise outside alerts them to the presence of TESARUS, VOS, and the rest of the DJD. Unwilling to roll over and die, FLYWHEELS and BLACK SHADOW draw their weapons and prepare for battle.

Will BLACK SHADOW and FLYWHEELS escape the clutches of the DECEPTICON Justice Division? Or will TARN and his deadly crew eliminate their targets with extreme prejudice? Find out on TRANSFORMERS Legends - “Rules of Disengagement”!

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Rules Of Disengagement @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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iTunes has just updated with the 3-page preview for Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #38:

Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #38: Days of Deception
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.

Check it out after the jump, but beware of spoilers within. And be sure to pick up the full issue when it's released next Wednesday, March 4!

Original Source: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #38 iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 member Nevermore for linking us to new product images of the Robots In Disguise One-Step Changer Drift, Fracture and Thunderhoof. We previously saw photoshopped versions of these figures back at Toy Fair, so these new images are much closer to what can be expected on store shelves.

Check them out after the jump.

Original Source: Official Images of RID One-Step Drift, Fracture and Thunderhoof @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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New Jersey Collectors Con is proud to announce our next door prize Combiner Wars Optimus Prime! The NJCC Door prize selection is stacked with Fans Toys Scoria, and Make Toys – City Bot Series – MCB-02 Utopia!



When and Where Is The Next New Jersey Collectors Con?
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, March 22nd 2015

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: NJCC March 22nd 2015 Door Prize Update Combiner Wars Optimus Prime! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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In addition to the third round of Fan Built Combiner voting opening, the app seems to have also given us our first look at Galvatronus, which has the torso mode of the upcoming Voyager Cyclonus figure.

Check it out after the break!

Original Source: Fan Built Bot Poll - First Look at Galvatronus? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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We recently learned that the the Fan Built Combiner would be an Autobot hailing from the Sea of Rust - and now, the third and final round of poll voting has begun! This round is notable for containing the oft-discussed gender option, which had been hinted at by Hasbro previously at Toy Fair and in interviews.

This time, the following choices are offered:

• Gender (Female, Male)
• Personality (Loyal, Leader, Independent)
• Name (Victorion, Slammoth, Quakebreath)
• Nemesis (Devastator, Galvatronus, Menasor)

Make sure you get your votes in by downloading the app here -

iOS: Transformers Official App

Android: Transformers Official App

And discuss your choices after the jump!

Original Source: Third and Final Fan Built Combiner Poll Round Now Live - Gender, Personality, Name, and Nemesis! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Pre-Registration for the next DeNA Transformers: Legends Team Event; Rules Of Disengagement is now live.

Event Description:

Aboard a dimly lit DECEPTICON spacecraft, TARN turns to KAON and asks for a situation update. KAON reports that everything is going to plan, and that they should be close to their targets soon. The leader of the DECEPTICON Justice Division nods, and prepares to set their ship down on planet Clemency.

On the surface, BLACK SHADOW seeks refuge in the wrecked hulks left behind from a previous war. On the run for taking bribes from the AUTOBOTS to destroy a fleet of DECEPTICON War Worlds, the Phase Sixer stops and takes a breath inside a ruined ship when he runs across FLYWHEELS and the other Scavengers.

As the group finishes their conversation, a crunching noise outside alerts them to the presence of TESARUS, VOS, and the rest of the DJD. Unwilling to roll over and die, FLYWHEELS and BLACK SHADOW draw their weapons and prepare for battle.

Will BLACK SHADOW and FLYWHEELS escape the clutches of the DECEPTICON Justice Division? Or will TARN and his deadly crew eliminate their targets with extreme prejudice? Find out on TRANSFORMERS Legends - “Rules of Disengagement”!

Update 02/26/2015:

"Dear TRANSFORMERS Legends Fans,

The Ultra Legendary reward cards are here! Beware, he is more powerful than any of his predecessors! Can you defeat the mighty TARN? Can you surpass the strength and power of this new challenge? Who will rise to the top?

Roll out,

TRANSFORMERS Legends Team"

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Rules Of Disengagement - UPDATE! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The Cybertron Phils Facebook page has just given us our first look at the upcoming Platinum Edition Blitzwing & Astrotrain set! This set includes, of course, the G1 Blitzwing and Astrotrain molds, but done up in some rather strange new colors.

Check it out after the jump and let us know your thoughts!

Original Source: First Look at Platinum Edition Blitzwing & Astrotrain @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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In addition to the third round of Fan Built Combiner voting opening, the app seems to have also given us our first look at Galvatronus, which has the torso mode of the upcoming Voyager Cyclonus figure.

Check it out after the break!

Original Source: Fan Built Combiner Poll - First Look at Galvatronus? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Huge thanks to TFW2005 boards member CautionLowSign for sharing two very cool videos with us. At Toy Fair 2015, Hasbro revealed two big time Transformers: Leader Class Ultra Magnus and Combiner Wars Devastator!

We're going to let the videos do the talking, but needless to say this is a great up close look at two figures that will be highly sought after! Check them out below!

Original Source: Up Close Look at Combiner Wars Devastator and Leader Class Ultra Magnus! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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It's finally here, the Kickerstarter for Play With This Too is now live. This Kickstarter is going to be live for the next 30 days and there are multiple pledge levels for everyone to get a chance to help back this project. The figures and the quantity and as well as the bonuses made all depend on support you show.

Original Source: Play With This Too Kickstarter Now Live! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom has dropped by with their latest newsletter. Read on for the full details about all the new listings over at Robot Kingdom!
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1262 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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Ladies and Gents we have our first official retail sightings of Combiner Wars Motormaster. Board members worldsgreatest and RudyWilson have provided picture proof of their purchases with receipt from their local Target stores in Columbia, Maryland and Wheaton, Maryland. As per normal, the coasts get all of the love first, but that just means that Motormaster is out and about and headed your way soon.

Be on the lookout as the hunt is on! Also, be sure to discuss what you think of the newest Combiner Wars torso-bot on the boards.

Original Source: Combiner Wars Motormaster Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We are sad to report that veteran actor Leonard Nimoy has passed away. Leonard Nimoy provided the voices of Sentinel Prime in Transformers Dark of the Moon and Galvatron in Transformers the Movie in 1986, but he will perhaps be best remembered for playing the role of the science officer of the Enterprise, Mr Spock, in Star Trek, in a role that spanned almost 50 years from his debut as the Vulcan in "The Cage" to his final appearance in "Star Trek Into Darkness".

On behalf of the site, of fans of science fiction, and anyone who has gazed skywards and imagined traveling the spaceways, we offer our condolences to Mr Nimoy's family, and we also warmly remember one of the greatest men to have graced our screens in both his acting and his voice acting roles.

Live long, and prosper.

Original Source: In memoriam - Leonard Nimoy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Comic Book Resources have posted a new interview talking about the upcoming Combiner Wars crossover with creators Mairghread Scott and John Barber.

A few of the key points of the interview include:

• The Combiner Wars will be on two fronts - both an information war, a "war of influence", and a physical war. Starscream is at the heart of all of it, of course - with Optimus, Windblade and Prowl all being key players.
• Superion has a few new moves - he's described as a cross between "an NBA star and Godzilla"
• The seeds of Combiner Wars have been sown since Windblade first appeared in Dark Cybertron.
• On an unrelated note, we'll also be seeing more Transformers of more body types - not only female characters but more diversity in general, more religions, creeds and classes.

Check out the full interview at Comic Book Resources, which includes some spoilers for the background of the crossover event.

Original Source: Mairghread Scott and John Barber talk Combiner Wars @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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More new Transformers toys are making their way to US store shelves. Another one that was recently spotted at US retail is the Three Step Optimus Prime from Robots in Disguise. Three Step Optimus is the sole new release in Robots in Disguise Three Step Changers Wave 2, and as the name should make clear, he transforms in three steps.

Be sure to keep up to date on what is being found in your area in our Transformers sightings board!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Three Step Optimus Prime found at US retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're kicking off our galleries for the toys from the new Robots in Disguise show with a look at one of the guest Autobots - it's time for Drift to take the spotlight! Like his incarnation in Transformers Age of Extinction, this version of Drift is very strongly influenced by the look of Japanese samurai, though unlike the movie version, this Drift isn't wearing a facemask.

Robots in Disguise Drift is a Warrior class figure, transforming between robot and car mode in a handful of fairly simple steps. He's big and chunky, and definitely feels like a throwback to the simpler style of Transformers from the Transformers Armada / Cybertron days. The look is quite streamlined, giving the figure a very "animated" look to him.

Drift wields two swords, which he can stow in his waist armor in robot mode, and they fit beneath the car in vehicle mode. Drift has a decent range of articulation, and can strike some nice poses. All in all, he's a great representative of the Warrior size class. Check out his gallery and decide for yourself:

Robots in Disguise Warrior Drift

Original Source: TFW's Robots in Disguise Drift In-Hand Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Nevermore has done some sleuthing and uncovered a derth of information on the future of the Transformers Hero Mashers line.

The line will carry on for the forseeable future with Robots in Disguise themed releases, starting with the set of Bumblebee, Sideswipe and Steeljaw (who are out in Canada), and then continue with the three we saw at Toy Fair 2015 - Optimus Prime, Strongarm, and Clampdown. There's new images of the latter three, via Hasbro Canada, for you to enjoy.

From there Amazon Canada has posted listings of what appears to be six more releases in the line, which will give us Hero Mashers versions of characters like Quillfire, Thunderhoof, Fracture, Bixk (we assume they mean the lobster, Bisk), Jazz, and Drift.

It sounds as though the Hero Mashers have a long future ahead of them - and also, that this may be the only way for fans to get versions of some of these characters to add to their collection.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Hero Mashers Optimus Prime, Strongarm, Clampdown, Thunderhoof, Bisk and more! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Nevermore has come through once again, uncovering new Combiner Wars Hasbro product photos at the the Greek Hasbro website. These include:

• Legends Groove
• Legends Viper
• Legends Warpath
• Voyager Cyclonus
• Voyager Hot Spot (with a quite comical mistransformation - check out the end of his vehicle mode ladder!)

Check em out after the jump!

Original Source: New Combiner Wars Hasbro Product Photos: Hot Spot, Cyclonus, Groove, Viper, and Warpath @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Pernigotti Easter Eggs (Italy) is holding a promotional campaign featuring the new Transformers: Robots In Disguise animated series.

The promotion will giveaway 100 One-Step Changer figures from the RID toyline and 3 Generations figure sets.

100 One-Step Changers can be won instantly by uncovering a special code inside specially marked Easter Eggs. A final draw will determine who wins one of each Generations line figure sets.

More information can be found at the Pernigotti official website.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Pernigotti Easter Eggs Promo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're carrying on with our galleries of the new Robots in Disguise line, and it's time to bring on the bad guys! We're doing a two for one today folks with a look at both the Warrior class Steeljaw and the One Step changer Underbite!

First up, Steeljaw is the wolf-man and leader of the Decepticon escapees in the new show. He's got a cool design, complete with an articulated wolf-tail, but suffers a bit with a heavy backpack and needing to use the tail to balance. The design of the elbows also scares me - they feel like they could break (a real fear, given Grimlock's). Not one of the best releases in the line, all things considered.

Next up is Underbite. The villain in the pilot episode, he's one of the debut One Step changers for the line and is quite fun as a desk fiddle toy. He looks decently accurate to his on-screen version, and does have some limited poseability in dino mode.

The pair are by no means perfect, but they are decent representations of their characters. Check them out and see what you think.

Robots in Disguise Warrior Steeljaw
Robots in Disguise One-Step Underbite

Original Source: TFW's Robots in Disguise Steeljaw and Underbite In-Hand Galleries @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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X-Transbots isn't slowing down any time soon with their product announcements. They have released colored renders for two more upcoming figures in their MasterMini line. They have teased these figures since last summer, but this is the first good, detailed look at their bot and alt modes in full color and from multiple angles.

Masterpiece Boost "Windcharger" and Hatch "Tailgate" are designed to scale with the Takara Masterpiece line in both bot and alt modes and look to be on a comparable level of engineering. Both figures come with interchangeable faces, plus Hatch comes with an interchangeable chest plate as well for either a cartoon-accurate or toy-accurate look.

Look for pre-orders to be up in the near future at your favorite site sponsors.

Original Source: Colored Renders of X-Transbots Boost "Windchager" and Hatch "Tailgate" @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to board member SydneyY, our resident Japanese translator, we bring you an interview with Hisashi Yuki, published in Figure King Magazine, Issue #205. Yuki-San is one of the head designers currently working on the Combiners Wars/Unite Warriors line for TakaraTomy.

Yuki-San goes into detail regarding his work on Unite Warriors, specifically the development of Superion as well as providing us with a few insights into the decision-making process behind Masterpiece Star Saber.

- How did "Combiners" become the theme?
- How did you proceed with the development of Superion?
- How did you decide on the direction of Japanese "Unite Warriors" development?
- Also MP Star Saber is going to be released in March at last.
- I can't help wondering about Victory Leo....
- Tell us about your current work.
- This year is the 30th anniversary of Transformers arriving in Japan. What do you suggest the fans to pay attention to?

Click through to read the interview in its entirety.

Original Source: Interview with TakaraTomy Designer Hisashi Yuki @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the latest newsletter update from our sponsors TFsource. Check out the highlights of this week's sourcenews below and read on for the full newsletter update.

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Original Source: TFsource 3-2 Weekly SourceNews! Warbotron - WB01-D - Whirlwind Instock! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Youtube channel has added a short clip from an upcoming episode of the new Robots in Disguise show. This clip shows off what might be considered a slight spoiler as it shows the on-screen appearances of the Deployers, Drift and Fracture, and their Mini-cons! Check it out below:

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Webisode - debut of the Minicons! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.