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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member D-Drive has supplied us with the Diamond Comic Shipping list for next week March 25th. On tap for the Transformers is:

Transformers Windblade Combiner Wars Part 1
(W) Scott Mairghread (A) Sarah Stone (CA) Livio Ramondelli
THE WAR BEGINS! The first strike in COMBINER WARS is against WINDBLADE'S homeworld-and she's not happy about it! Her long- lost CYBERTRONIAN colony is found... and the only thing that can protect it is SUPERION. But who's side will [preview text truncated at this point]

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for March 25th. @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Well into the third season of their show aimed at younger Transformers fans, the Rescue Bots appear to be finally getting some new members to their crew! Seen only in toy form thus far (and the promotional image attached), season 18 of Rescue Bots is entitled "The New Recruits" and may very well be our introduction to the new Rescue Bots Salvage, Blurr and Hightide.

Check out the description below thanks to Zap2it!

S3 EP18 The New Recruits
Rescue Bots find they have new recruits to train, but these newbies are hiding a dark secret.

Zap2it's airdates are still all over the place, but expect these to air as a part of the weekly ongoing episodes on Discovery Channel on Saturdays at 1:30pm EST

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 3 Episode 18 Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to NJCC Dealer Lunar Toy Store - Master Made Titan (AKA Metroplex) will be on-hand for fans to handle and check out before it's release! Lunar will also be bringing a ton of 3rd Party Transformers stock to the show.

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 Lunar Toy Store 3rd Party Transformers Display @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Facebook page of Transformers Asia we have our first look at the Collectors Coin for the upcoming Masterpiece Star Saber! We are a mere three days away from the release of Star Saber, the wait is almost over!

Check out the Collectors Coin after the jump and head on over to the discussion thread!

Original Source: Masterpiece Star Saber Collectors Coin Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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There have been several screenings of the much beloved 1986 Transformers movie lately and Topless Robot recently were lucky enough to get a Q&A with some of the creators. At this particular screening they spoke with the movie's story consultant Flint Dille, voice director Wally Burr and voice actors Neil Ross and Michael Bell about its enduring legacy. They cover many topics including the late Leonard Nimoy and Orson Welles, voice acting, having to make the Transformers edgier than the GoBots and ultimately, killing Optimus Prime.

We've mirrored the whole Q & A session for you and you can view it by clicking the title bar. Or you can watch it in it's entirety below courtesy of RealistikkVideos on youtube!!

Original Source: 10 Things We Learned From the 1986 Transformers Movie's Original Cast & Crew @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Love them or hate them, the Transformers live action films directed by Michael Bay bring in the money. In a report by Deadline, the fourth installment of the live action series, Age of Extinction, netted a profit of $250.2 million. That's not total revenue (which was $1.09 billion) that's an extra $250 million in the pockets of Paramount!

American Sniper came in at second place with $242.58 million, while The Lego Movie rounded out the top three with a profit of $229.008 million.

Be sure to read the full breakdown of the most valuable blockbusters on Deadline as many comic book focused movies made the list.

Original Source: Age Of Extinction Is 2014’s Most Valuable Blockbuster @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The next DeNA Transformers: Legends event; Key To Vector Sigma: Part 2 is now live. This event continues where Part 1 left off, one month ago.

Though unspecified on the official description, Transformers fans have informed us that DeNA has made some changes for this event. First of all the Raid Boss health has been increased significantly. Secondly, the Battle Cube Farming seems to have been discontinued despite the fact that DeNA stating previously that the Raid Boss Events will serve as the primary source of Battle Cube Farming.

Official Description:
Back on Earth, the DECEPTICONS discover that the key to Vector Sigma is able to transmute whatever it touches into metal. Knowing that they have this, and the might of MENASOR, the DECEPTICONS decide that they will turn the Earth into a new Cybertron.

Teletraan 1 detects the energy of the key being used to convert parts of the area around a major northwestern city into metal, and alerts the AUTOBOTS. The AERIALBOTS join their new allies and head there, intent on stopping the DECEPTICONS from destroying the Earth’s environment with the key.

The STUNTICONS, upon seeing their hated rivals among their newly arrived enemies, charge towards them, intent on turning them into scrap. An instant later, a mighty battle erupts around them and the AERIALBOTS, leaving members of both factions out of commission.

As the fight rages on, MOTORMASTER, DEAD END, and the other STUNTICONS combine to become MENASOR. With a mighty roar, he lumbers onto the battlefield, knocking combatants flying as he storms towards the AERIALBOTS. Seeing the giant approach, they merge to form SUPERION, surprising their rival. Without a moment’s hesitation, they take MENASOR on hand-to-hand.

Can SUPERION turn the tide back against the DECEPTICONS? Or will MENASOR finish off the AUTOBOTS’ newest warriors? Find out on TRANSFORMERS Legends - “Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2”!

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Key To Vector Sigma: Part 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a Press Release for the Transformers: Robots In Disguise Exhibit at the Children's Museum Of Indianapolis. The press release also came with a small video showcasing what you can find at the Exhibit.

The exhibit will span the universe of the TRANSFORMERS brand, from Generation 1, which debuted in 1984, to the characters from Hasbro’s newest animated series TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE – giving every member of the family a chance to share favorite memories.


Read the full Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise At The Children's Museum Of Indianapolis - Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hisashi Yuki has posted an image of the Transformers Adventure Dreadwing and "Bloody" Knockout on his Twitter feed. This pair are redecos of the Beast Hunters Deluxe class Knock Out and Dreadwing, who never previously got a release in Japan. Their packages feature some artwork done in the style of the new show - and while Knock Out looks close to his original style, Dreadwing's artwork makes his face look quite different from the stoic, noble appearance the character had in Prime. Check out the image and see for yourself.

Original Source: Transformers Adventure Knockout and Dreadwing In Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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A new hobby magazine is starting to hit shelves over in Japan and some scans have surfaced over at 2Chan. We get a fully painted look at Tracks with his glorious hood flames. There also some new shots of Adventures Ultra Magnus, and Nemesis Prime which are due out next month! The main announcement is Unite Warriors Menasor! There doesn't appear to be much difference between the Unite Warriors and Combiner Wars Menasor. Some speculation is that it is just a hasbro place holder. It's also hard to tell who the left leg is whether it's Offroad or a repaint of Breakdown or Deadend as Wildrider.

Check out the pictures after the jump and give your comment in the discussion!

Original Source: New Images of Takara Menasor, Adventures Ultra Magnus, Nemesis Prime & More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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This morning we have our first look at Age Of Extinction Black Night Optimus Prime. Black Night Optimus Prime is a repaint of the Armor Knight Optimus Prime that came out late last year. It looks like this figure is going to be a Toys R Us exclusive priced at 8,638 yen. Thanks to TFW2005 member, Masabon for pointing out the update on http://www.toysrus.co.jp.

Check out the pictures after the jump!

Original Source: Age Of Extinction Black Knight Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Alfes2010's Twitter feed, we have our first in hand images of the highly anticipated (yet controversial) release of MP-23 Masterpiece Exhaust! Those photos have been mirrored here for ease of viewing. With this figure just starting to arrive in the hands of fans, I'm sure we'll be seeing more photos of this figure very soon!

Original Source: MP-23 Exhaust - In Hand Photos! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Couple of days ago TFW2005 sister site HISSTANK reported that Hasbro has applied for several new G. I. Joe Trademarks including a trademark for a Joe brand related beverage. We speculated that this could very well be to revive the old G. I. Joe Survival Beverage series.

Today, fellow fan site Transformers At The Moon is reporting that Hasbro has applied for yet another beverage related trademark and this time it's Transformers.

Transformers (United States Patent and Trademark Office ID: 86555393)
"Dairy-based beverages; vegetable-based food beverages; fruit-based food beverages; yogurt-based beverages; coconut-based beverages used as a milk substitute; milk beverages containing fruits; milk based beverages containing fruit juice; peanut-based food beverages; soy-based food beverage used as a milk substitute; nut and seed-based milks"

Original Source: Hasbro Applies For A Transformers Beverage Trademark @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Rovio; the creator of the successful Angry Birds franchise stated on Thursday that the company has lost its revenue and operating profit during 2014. The profit has fallen a whopping 73% last year.

Regarding the matter, the status of Angry Birds: Transformers was also a discussion point. After the first 6 months of release, the game is at the 262nd position on the iOS App Store (position on the Google Play Store is not revealed). This was compared to the position of the original Angry Birds game; which was at number #2 position 6 months after the release. Angry Birds: Stella which was also released last year has not done so well either.

Despite all of that, a new Angry Birds game (titled as Pigstruction) is in development.

We do not know what these statements mean with regards to the future of the Angry Birds: Transformers mobile game but it certainly doesn't seems to be a good one.

Original Source: Rovio States The Success Of Angry Birds: Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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New Jersey Collectors Con Is This Sunday March 22nd
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement.

- 9AM Early Bird Coffee Mug YODA
- 9AM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 9AM MOTU Giant Zodac
- 10AM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 10AM Universal Studios Exclusive EVAC
- 10AM Transformers Combiner Wars Optimus Prime
- 10AM FT-05 Soar – Red Version
- 11AM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 11AM FT-04 Fans Toys Scoria
- 12PM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 12PM LEGO Star Wars 75059 UCS Sandcrawler
- 1PM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 1PM Funko Legacy Collection: Game of Thrones Series 2
- 2PM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 2PM Marvel Unlimited Prize Package
- 3PM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 3PM Exclusive Custom Giveaway Cybertronian Crooners Megatron
- 3:30PM Exclusive TOYFINITY Night Mordle
- 3:30PM NJCC Mega Door Prize MCB-02 Utopia


The Spring NJCC 2015 features a huge dealer room for Transformers, Marvel, G.I. Joe, DC and 80’s to current pop culture merchandise! NJCC is an action figure toy collector focused event. Pop Culture guru and author MARK BELLOMO will be attending as a special guest, promoting his newest books, The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars: 1977-1985 and Toys & Prices (20th Edition) and finally Transformers Artist DAN KHANNA who is part of the creative team for the new Fun Publications-run Fan Club and conventions, illustrating and plotting Club & BotCon comics as well as designing heads and character mock-ups for exclusive toys.

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: New Jersey Collectors Con Is This Sunday March 22nd @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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After long months of teasing glimpses, primarily from Takara-Tomy's Hisashi Yuki, Masterpiece Star Saber is almost here! He's now out in Taiwan, and Duoduogreentea of TFND has posted some of the first true in-hand images of this victorious Masterpiece release. We've mirrored some of the best images of this one - let's say go* and check them out!


*(Let's say go, for those not familiar, was one of the catchphrases of Transformers Victory, which was mainly used by Star Saber)

Original Source: Masterpiece Star Saber In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Perfect Effect have shown off an add-on accessory set for Combiner Wars Menasor. This set changes up Menasor's crotch when attached, allowing for a different leg configuration. It also includes an additional head piece, an extra part to make the already large sword weapon even bigger (as well as adding optional back-mounting) plus alternate hand and feet parts. Check out some images of the prototype of this kit attached to this post.

Original Source: Perfect Effect Combiner Wars Menasor Add-on set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Herocross have revealed their licensed Age of Extinction Bumblebee figure. A part of the Hybrid Metal Figuration line, Herocross' Bumblebee is expected to be released in the third quarter 2015. It stands ~13cm tall, and features LED light up eyes, LED light up display stands, plus 8 interchangeable hands, 2 interchangeable backpacks, and an Ion Blaster arm attachment. Check out the images of this upcoming release after the break.

Original Source: Herocross Bumblebee Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's not just Masterpieces we can share in-hand pictures of tonight! We also have a look at the Transformers Cloud Hellwarp courtesy of TFW2005 member Masabon! Hellwarp is a Skywarp themed redeco of Generations Sky-Byte, who looks particularly awesome with all that black and purple. We'll let the pictures Masabon has kindly shared with us do the talking on this one - please check them out attached to this post.

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Hellwarp in-hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for a Seth/Vangelus power hour of Transformers illumination! note: this podcast is longer than an hour.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 345

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 347 Now Live @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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According to USA Today, Hasbro and Netflix have agreed on terms that will keep Transformers: Prime and Transformers: Rescue Bots available through their online streaming services for the foreseeable future.

All Hasbro properties were originally scheduled to be pulled from Netflix back in February, but weren't as the two parties attempted to reach an agreement. Fortunately for Transformers fans, with this new deal we can continue to enjoy our favorite shows anywhere on our devices.

Original Source: Hasbro and Netflix Agree on Terms to Keep Transformers Streaming @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has updated their Youtube channel with a ton of new videos for the new Transformers Adventure line! Transformers Adventure is the Japanese counterpart to the new Robots In Disguise line. It not only features some exciting repaints from the new RID line, but also some repaints from past Transformer lines such as Animated, Age of Extinction and Generations. These new videos demonstrate the Transformations for each of these new toys and most are under a minute long.

We've mirrored the videos for Roadblock (Generations Scoop repaint) and Junkheap (AOE Junkheap) for you to check out. But click on the title bar for videos for the following:

• 1-Step Prowl
• Big Grimlock
• Gregavor
• 1-Step Fixit
• Big Bumblebee
• Dreadwing
• Bloody Knockout
• Swoop
• Strongarm
• Bumblebee
• 1-Step Underbite
• Steeljaw
• Grimlock
• Slag

Original Source: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventures Transformation Videos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Great news for fans that have purchased the Metallic verision of Gigapower Guttur according to their Facebook page he is shipping to your favorite retailers in a matter of days. The chrome is still a work in progress due to some mold changes. This is Giga's first 3rd party release and going by some of the video reviews of their pre-production sample they have done a great job video links below.

If you have not placed your order this massive Dino here are some retailer links.

TFSource
BBTS
Captured Prey
Robot Kingdom

Original Source: GigaPower Giga Saurs HQ-03 Guttur (Snarl) Boxed @ 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 round of new preorders and in stock items! Check out the newsletter below for full details and their new promotional campaign!
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Hi,
Here is a quick update from Robotkingdom.

All ORDERS WITH GENERATIONS 2015 ITEMS WILL RECEIVE 1 HASBRO EXCLUSIVE
COMBINER WARS STRICKER PER ORDER!
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Free TF Movie 3 Trading Cards for every orders and unsent Preorders!
For every USD50 ordered, 4 pack of TF Movie 3 Trading card will be included.
For over USD300 Order, A Card Album will also be included!

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1265 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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This past year, third party group DX9 Toys revealed a new addition to their War In Pocket series: Tyrant and Hurricane. The Legends sized figures are based on the Generation 1 characters Galvatron and Cyclonus. Thanks to the Weibo account of DX9 Toys, today we have our first colored samples of the figures, showing off their color layout, articulation, and overall size.

Hit the discussion link below to share your thoughts and check out the new updates.

Original Source: DX9Toys War in Pocket Tyrant and Hurricane - Colored Samples @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.