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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Mr_Elljay on Weibo, we have a look at FansProject's Smart Robin redecoed to resemble the Transformers Zone character, Sonic Bomber. This is, we believe, a future re-release of the mold, potentially as an exclusive, although details so far are sparse. For now, check out the image of this potential upcoming new release.

Original Source: FansProject Smart Robin recolored as Sonic Bomber @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Autobase Aichi has posted some images from the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Transformers: Adventures (known as Robots In Disguise in US) is displayed prominently with other lines such as QTransformers and Masterpiece Star Saber.

We've mirrored a couple of images with this news post. Check out the full album at AA Facebook Page.

Original Source: Images From Anime Japan Expo 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via PreviewsWorld we have our first look at some of the characters who are being included in the third assortment of Transformers Tiny Titans. The series seems to be embracing all Transformers continuities, as we have seen from the previous assortments including the likes of Superion and Topspin alongside newcomers Thunderhoof or Quillfire - and the third assortment seems set to take this further, with not releases not only based on Generation 1 characters but also Beast Wars. Seen here are three of the upcoming figures, featuring Generation 1 Optimus Prime and Shockwave along with Beast Wars Megatron (yesssssss...)

Additionally, via Hasbro.com we have a look at Fracture from Robots in Disguise.

Original Source: Transformers Tiny Titans Wave 3 Optimus Prime, Shockwave and Beast Wars Megatron Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to T_soiya on Twitter, we now have our first look at Takara's Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron, which is the Generations Leader Megatron figure done up in a relatively similar, albeit a slightly different, color scheme.

Notable differences include the lack of red on the inner arms, the plastic on the joints being cast in grey rather than red, having the orange, purple, and red chest detail paint apps removed, and also having red paint added to the sides of the torso.

Is this small amount of differences enough to get you to spring for the Japanese version of this figure? Let us know after the jump!

Original Source: First Image of Takara Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier today we saw brand new Tiny Titans revealed, including Generation 1 Optimus Prime and Shockwave, and Beast Wars Megatron (yesssss). This evening we received yet another reveal for more Tiny Titans figures!

Some notable names from today's line up include: Robots In Disguise Drift, Fracture, and Fixit, Beast Wars Megatron, Generation 1 Optimus Prime, Shockwave, Wreck-Gar, Repugnus, and Doublecross (a couple of the figures are still hard to make out).

Hit the discussion link below to join in on the talk!

Original Source: Transformers Tiny Titans Wave 3 - More Reveals! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Mr Elljay on Weibo we have a look at two more upcoming unofficial transforming robots from FansProject. First up is a redeco of their MADLAW to resemble the Masterforce character Sixknight - a logical reuse of the mold and given the rarity and price of the original, one that is sure to please fans.

The second is a reissue of their unofficial Headmaster Chromedome, Code, in colors more closely inspired by the Generation 1 Chromedome.

For both releases not a lot is known beyond "these are probably happening". It's possible they may be some kind of online exclusives - all will be revealed in time.

Original Source: FansProject Sixknight and G1 Colors Chromedome @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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iTunes has just posted up the 3-page preview for the first issue of the second Windblade volume, debuting in the Combiner Wars event:

Transformers: Windblade vol 2 #1 - Combiner Wars
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.

Check it after the break (but beware of spoilers within), and be sure to pick up the issue when it releases next Wednesday, March 25!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Windblade #1 iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for some more in-hand galleries of the Combiner Wars toys, and with the recent announcement of a Menasor set for Japan, now seemed like a great time to take a look at the Stunticon Japan is not getting - Offroad!

Like Alpha Bravo, Offroad is a newcomer to the established combiner team, and his bio even pays tribute to that fact. He's visually got Wildrider's deco in truck mode, but in robot mode he has a nice shade of turquoise to break up the grey, which works great for him. Offroad also shares a bunch of cues with Generation 1 Crankcase, which some fans have picked up on, particularly in his robot mode.

As a toy, Offroad is good. He's got a full range of movement other than ankles in his legs, including a waist swivel. The arms feature a similar range of movement, but the sides of the truck on his shoulders can catch on the front of the truck on his back - but not as much as you might think, they actually have a very good range of movement. What I particularly love is that the head is on a balljoint, and has enough movement to be posed looking up or down, or even cocked sideways, which together with the wonderful personality captured in the headsculpt really gives Offroad a lot of character.

As you might have guessed, I really like this one, not only as a member of the Stunticons, but as an individual toy in his own right. Even if he gets displaced from my Menasor by an eventual Wildrider, I'm still planning to keep Offroad in my collection display for his own sake. Check out the gallery and see for yourself:

Combiner Wars Offroad Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Master Made's 002 Titan was shown off at the Lunar Toy Store booth during NJCC today. The SD version of not-Metroplex was a little more refined from last time, but still in the test shot phase. He had a heft to him with diecast and a sturdy plastic frame. Check out some in-person shots from the show after the break!

Original Source: Master Made 002 Titan In Person Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of the Weibo page of Toyszone, we have a look at a potential upcoming limited edition release of Iron Factory's Sonic-Tech Figure. This possible exclusive is a repaint of their recently released, Legends-scaled Blaster figure, except in Twincast colors. The design of this figure pulls it's influence from IDW's Spotlight Blaster comic. No, mention where or if this set will be exclusive or just how limited it may be, but keep checking back for more updates.

In the meantime, follow along with this announcement in the ongoing discussion thread in our 3rd Party Discussion forum.

Original Source: Iron Factory Limited Edition EX03 SonicTech - Twincast Version @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Fansproject has updated their Facebook page with an udpate regarding the next release in their Lost Exo Realm series, Volar aka Swoop! For the last few months, it would appear that this figure would be coming with a red colored G1 toy accurate torso as opposed to a G1 cartoon accurate, blue chest. The good news, is that Fansproject has listened to the feedback and have decided to include an optional blue torso in with this release, so fans can choose to display Volar with their own personal preference. The bad news however, is that including this optional torso has delayed the figure until mid-April.

Keep checking back for more updates, and join in the discussion in the third party forum.

Original Source: Fansproject Lost-Exo Realm Volar Delayed, Optional Blue Torso Included @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFsource just sent us their latest SourceNews! Check out what's been going on over at the Source with the information below!

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have new preorders for Warbotron - WB01-F X-Ray & Gun Set, WB03-B and WB03-C, War in Pocket - X05 Tyrant & X06 Hurricane Set of 2, MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue DC03 War - Gauntlet - Custom Edition, Master Made - 002 Titan, DX9's D06 Carry, Omnigonix - OX-01 Spinout, and MP-25 - Masterpiece Tracks with and without Collector's Coin! We also have new instock items like TFC Toys Verti-Aid and Prometheus, Reformatted - R-07 - Felisaber the Surveillant, Warbotron - WB01-D - Whirlwind, Shadow Fisher Revolver Upgrade Kit and Intimidator Arm Filler Kit, Fansproject - Function X-V - M.A.D.L.A.W, and a restock of url=http://thetoysource.com/generations/?sort_by=newest]Combiner Wars Voyager Wave 2 & Deluxe Wave 1[/url], DX9 D03 - Invisible, MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack - with coin and Anti-Hypnosis Device, and MP-14 - Masterpiece Red Alert! MP-24 Masterpiece Star Saber is due instock early/mid week as well! 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. New Warbotron Preorders!
2. MP-24 Masterpiece Star Saber Instock this week!
3. TFSource Restock - Combiner Wars Voyager Wave 2 & Deluxe Wave 1!
4. New preorder up - DX9 Toys War in Pocket Series X05 Tyrant and X06 Hurricane!
5. TF Adventure Due Instock next week!
6. MECH iDEAS Gauntlet & War Gauntlet Preorder Up!
7. New preorder up - Master Made Titan!
8. Perfect Effect Warden Limited Restock!
9. Now Instock - TFC Toys Verti-Aid and Prometheus!
10. Now up for preorder - Omnigonix - OX-01 Spinout!
11. Fansproject - Lost Exo Realm - LER-03 Volar Instock Soon!
12. Now instock MMC's Felisaber!
13. Make Toys Sale!
14. New 3rd Party Customs Preorder and Instock Items!
15. theToySource Updates!
16. Source Blog Updates!
17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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Original Source: TFsource SourceNews for March 23, 2015! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon Japan has opened up preorders for a few figures set to release this April from the Takara Transformers Adventure line. These preorder pages show off new images of Takara's TED06 Big Optimus Prime (looks to be one of the simple transformation figures), TAV14 Ultra Magnus (a version of the Beast Hunters Voyager Ultra Magnus), and finally TAV13 Nemesis Prime (a black repaint of the Warrior Class Optimus Prime mold).

Check it out after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Adventures New Images on Amazon Japan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Friend of TFW D-Drive has sent us some truly awesome news! It seems like a Generations Slingshot and Wildrider - using the names Quickslinger and Brake-Neck - might be on the horizon and arriving in our collections this side of the summer!

While searching the Diamond site I found these 2 listings.

TRANSFORMERS GEN DLX QUICKSLINGER AF CS
TRANSFORMERS GEN DLX BRAKE-NECK AF CS

It would appear Brake-Neck/Wildrider and Quickslinger/Slingshot come in cases of 8 of the same figure, retail for $17.99, and have a ship date right now of May 27th 2015.

It's worth noting that Quickslinger and Brake-Neck are previously established substitutes for Slingshot and Wildrider, used for the Bot Shot and Kre-O versions of the characters in the past.

Original Source: Diamond Listing - Combiner Wars Slingshot and Wildrider @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The Play With This Too Kickstarter is entering it's final week! They are shooting for $80,000 in seed money to get the ball rolling on their Lost Protectors line of action figures which feature a lot of throw backs to some of our favorite lines. Full details are available over on the project page, with tons of items available for unlocking if they get that last minute push. We wish them good luck and encourage everyone to check it out and pledge if you dig it.

Original Source: Play With This Too Kickstarter Update: Last Week! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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I’d like to thank you all for coming out to the Spring NJCC 2015 action figure toy show. The turn out was incredible as action figure collectors ruled the day in Cherry Hill NJ! I hope everyone enjoyed meeting new people and seeing old friends. Personally I feel this is the best dealer room we have ever seen. I walked away with a lot of Marvel Legends and Marvel Universe figures, and got caught up with my G.I. Joe collection as well. The best part of the con is being among fans who enjoy Action Figures and Toys just like you.

Special thanks to our guests MARK BELLOMO, DAN KHANNA and all the positive and amazing dealers we have at New Jersey Collectors Con. Our next show is Sunday August 2nd 2015….. Hope to see you there!

Original Source: NJCC Sends A Shout Out To The Fans & Dealers Of Our March Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW has released a full preview of the first part of the Combiner Wars crossover. Windblade #1 picks up where Transformers #39 left off and takes us to the lost colony world of Caminus! The preview only has the one extra page compared to the iTunes preview from the weekend, but it's a good one! We've also got the alternate covers, a subscription variant by Livio Ramondelli and a very cute and heartwarming retailer incentive, which you can see to the left.

Original Source: Transformers Windblade - Combiner Wars Part 1 Full Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The twelfth episode of Q Transformers is now posted online on the DLE Youtube channel. This instalment brings the Q Transformers versions of Ultra Magnus and Rodimus into the mix. Check it out below:

Original Source: Q Transformers Episode 12 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon Japan has updated with some new official images, this time showing off the next Q Transformers releases. They now have official images of Q Transformers Megatron, Generation 1 Optimus Prime and Movie-style Nemesis Prime online. All three are due to be released on the 25th of April - check out the images and see what you think.

Original Source: Q Transformers Megatron, Generation 1 Optimus Prime and Movie Nemesis Prime Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Taghobby has shared new images of Takara's next entry in the Masterpiece line, MP-25 Tracks. These new images, taken from the latest Dengeki Hobby magazine, show the figure in various poses, in jet mode attached to an included flight stand and a closer look at the Blaster and Raoul accessories.

Check out the images after the break and chime in with your thoughts in the ongoing discussion thread!

Original Source: New Masterpiece Tracks MP-25 Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has just posted something many fans will be delighted to see - following up on our news from yesterday, they've now teased the rumored and highly-anticipated Combiner Wars Quickslinger and Brake-Neck, who are the renamed Slingshot and Wildrider.

The photo that's been posted reads "The rumors are true." They also say "Yes, they’re coming. You know the names: Brake-Neck and Quickslinger. Want to see the faces?" This also gives us a peak at the figures' packaging.

A few TFW2005 boards members - artiepants and Shin-Gouki - also put the image into Photoshop, giving us a small glimpse of their vehicle modes. As many had been expecting, it looks as though Quickslinger will be a redeco of Firefly, with Brake-Neck being a redeco of Dead End. You can see for yourself after the break!

Keep an eye out, as it looks like we may be getting a full reveal soon!

Update: Aaand that was fast - they've now been fully revealed, confirming our previous speculation:

"Ask, and you shall receive. Here are the Generations Combiner Wars Quickslinger and Brake-Neck. They’ll be joining the battle and hitting online retailers in May!"

Mark your calendars for May, folks! It also sounds like they may be online exclusives - we'll keep you updated as to which retailers will be carrying them if so!

Original Source: Transformers Facebook Teases Combiner Wars Quickslinger & Brake-Neck - Update: Fully Revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Aaron and TJ take matters into their own hands to resurrect a conquered titan, before the blood on Vangelus's hands has even begun to dry.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 348

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 348 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Pre-registration is now open for the next DeNA Transformer: Legends Team Event; Battle Of The Brothers.

Official Event Description:
The AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS are locked in fierce battle over an experimental space bridge designed by JETFIRE. GALVATRON, intent on using it to transport weapons of mass destruction straight into enemy territory, orders his forces to use any means to secure it.

A stray shot from someone’s weapon strikes the space bridge, causing it to overload and explode. RODIMUS, JETFIRE, and GALVATRON and their teams are blown backwards through time, to before the creation of Cybertron.

There they discover the two brothers, PRIMUS and UNICRON, locked in titanic combat. The universe trembles with each blow, until finally the both withdraw, summoning forces to their sides to aid in the battle.

GALVATRON, in his madness, decides to ally his DECEPTICONS with UNICRON, ignoring the fact that the destruction of PRIMUS will spell his end as well. Meanwhile, RODIMUS, JETFIRE and the AUTOBOTS, realizing the stakes, throw all of their strength behind the creator of the Cybertronians.

Will PRIMUS prevail over his brother, the Chaos Bringer? Or will UNICRON finish the creator and erase the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS from existence? Find out in TRANSFORMERS Legends - “Battle of the Brothers”!

Note From The Developer:
All players in this Team Battle Episode have a chance of receiving a reward of 40 Battle Cubes from any of the bosses encountered. This is on top of the normal Boss payouts.

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Event - Battle Of The Brothers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Today definitely belongs to the pair of Quickslinger (Slingshot) and Brake-Neck (Wildrider), the two team members who will soon "complete" the gestalts of Superion and Menasor. Thanks to Hasbro we have official images of the two figures that are set to release online in May.

Enough talking, official images after the jump!

Original Source: Official Hasbro Images of Generations Quickslinger & Brake-Neck @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it has just revealed some details for episode 19 of the third season of Rescue Bots. Some potential spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk!

Rescue Bots Season 3 episode 19 Rescue Bots Academy
Cody and the Rescue Bots must teach Blurr and Salvage everything they need to know.

Zap2it's air dates are still not quite dependable, but expect these to air as a part of the weekly ongoing episodes on Discovery Channel on Saturdays at 1:30pm EST.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Season 3 Episode 19 Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.