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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've shown you Dead End, Dragstrip and Offroad - now we are rounding out the four Stunticon limbs with Breakdown! Combiner Wars Breakdown is a Lamborghini Countach, a very slick car that was also used for Generation 1 Sideswipe - and with the head sculpt looking particularly Sideswipe-ish, we'd imagine this one is getting a straight repaint into Sideswipe down the road.

Breakdown's robot mode transformation is fairly simple, as with most of the Combiner Wars Deluxes, and it gives him big boots and relatively thin arms. It sounds like a hideous look, but it works and does not look too awkwardly proportioned - and as a bonus, gives him a nice wide base to stand on, making posing easy. Breakdown's weapon is rather cool - it's a gunblade, a weapon that works equally well as a sword as it does a gun. As an added bonus, the foot for the Menasor mode attaches to his back in robot mode (which again, would work for a Sideswipe release).

Overall, Breakdown is another great release in the Combiner Wars series. He's got a great weapon, a killer vehicle mode, and is extremely faithful to Generation 1 Breakdown. Check out our gallery and see what you think.

Combiner Wars Breakdown Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Today is the last day to get your pledges in for the Lost Protectors Kickstarter. The Lost Protectors are a line of 6″ scale figures that feature homages and nods to numerous classic characters. These nods include toy lines such as Transformers, Thundercats, Masters of the Universe, and Visionaries. You can join in and pledge at the official Kickstarter Page.

Original Source: Last Day for the Play With This Too Kickstarter @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations has updated their Facebook page with some pictures from the Emerald City Comic-con held in Seattle this past weekend. On hand was a test shot for Mastermind's next release in their reformatted line, Anarchus. Anarchus is a homage to Kaon from IDW's hit comic series, More Than Meets the Eye. In the comic, this character is one the members of the Decepticon Justice Division and dishes out his own form of justice by transforming into an electric chair. This will be the second DJD member from Mastermind Creations. Their first release, Cynicus (based on DJD member Vos) is due for release shortly pending some packaging delays.

Check out the new test shot images by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Anarchus (IDW Kaon) Test-Shot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends and sponsors at TFSource. Check out a quick rundown of this week's Sourcenews below, and read on for the full update:

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week have new items up for preorder including MP-18B - Masterpiece Blue Bluestreak, ToyWorld TW-D03 Corelock, DR. Wu - DQ-001 - Babylock Dinosaur, Generations - Combiner Wars 2015 - Leader Class Series 3 - Ultra Magnus, and Perfect Effect Combiner Wars Superion & Menasor kits! We also have new instock items like Before & After Engineer General, Loyal Subjects Wave 3, MP-24 Masterpiece Star Saber, and several new TF Adventure figures! 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. MP-18B Masterpiece Blue Bluestreak - Preorder up!
2. Now up for preorder TW-D03 Corelock!
3. Now up for preorder - Combiner Wars Series 3 - Leader Class Ultra Magnus!
4. Now instock - Before & After Engineer General!
5. Now up for preorder - Babylock - a new figure line from Dr. Q!
6. Now instock - Loyal Subjects Wave 3!
7. TFSource clearance and Make Toys Sale!
8. New 3rd Party Customs Preorder and Instock Items!
9. New perfect effect combiner wars Superion & Menasor kits up for preorder!
10. New Warbotron Preorders!
11. New preorder up - DX9 Toys War in Pocket Series X05 Tyrant and X06 Hurricane!
12. Transformers Adventure TAV13 Nemesis prime revealed!
13. Now back up for preorder - MMC's Talon!
14. Now Instock - TFC Toys Verti-Aid and Prometheus!
15. Now up for preorder - Omnigonix - OX-01 Spinout!
16. Fansproject - Lost Exo Realm - LER-03 Volar Preorder Update!
17. theToySource Updates!
18. Source Blog Updates!
19. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
20. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource 3-30 Weekly SourceNews! Engineer General, TW Corelock, MP Bluestreak & More! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Asia have updated their Facebook page with some new images of their Ultimate Edition Movie Optimus Prime. This release is a goliath, coming with a premium paint job, and including all the accessories of the Japan exclusive Striker Optimus Prime and Jetwings Optimus Prime from Dark of the Moon, along with the sword and hook accessories that were offered as purchase incentives. It is, quite possibly, the single most accessory-heavy Movie Optimus ever released, and if you are looking for a definitive version of the character, have the money, and somehow don't own a version of Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime yet, this may well be the one for you. Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: Movie Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Following the concept art reveal of Underbite, Film illustrator & Director Augusto Barranco has shared several concept images of Transformers: Robots In Disguise Sideswipe.

It's interesting to note that the character started out as Fastlane, which would explain the immature nature of the character.

We've mirrored the images with this news post. Check 'em out, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Sideswipe Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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With Seth Buzzard taking the fight straight to illness, fists first, Vangelus must call upon outsiders to hold the fort and prevent further viral infection.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 349

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 349 now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have revealed the first toy for their 2015 convention in St Charles, Illinois. The first of the five to be revealed is "The Thief", a new version of classic Botcon character Packrat, who was a blue version of Rattrap - and so, in that same vein, this new Packrat is a blue recolor of the Generations Rattrap.

Check out the review video below, and watch this space for future convention reveals as well as the all-important registration, which we hope with less than three months to go until the convention will be posted soon.

Original Source: Botcon 2015 First Toy Reveal - Packrat from Generations Rattrap @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon Charlotte hotel block is now available. You can book your hotel room for TFcon Charlotte 2015 by calling the Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord reservation department direct at 704-455-8200 or toll-free @ 1-800-EMBASSY and mention TFcon. When booking by phone, please ask for the TFcon rate to receive the discount. You can also book your room via the hotel reservation website at https://aws.passkey.com/event/13797724/owner/45984/home

The TFcon hotel rate gives you:
-Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
-Complimentary High Speed Internet
-Complimentary 2 drink vouchers per day
-Complimentary Parking

The group rate is good for October 11th to October 22th, 2015 at the price of $149 per room.

TFcon Charlotte – America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention comes to the weekend of October 16th to 18th, 2015. TFcon Charlotte will take place at the Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord. Dealer bookings and registration information will also be available in the very near future.

Original Source: TFcon Charlotte 2015 hotel block now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good news, Rescue Bots fans - Transformers Rescue Bots is primed to get a fourth season. Rumours that the show might end with season 3 had been circulating with the Hasbro Studios webpage listing the show only had three seasons, but a press release today on the Discovery Family Channel corporate website talks about the network's 2015-16 season - and among the listings is one for a Transformers Rescue Bots Season 4.

While this is not completely unexpected - Hasbro have gone on record saying the show is popular among younger age groups - it was never a certainty given the show has more than hit that magic number of episodes to put it into syndication.

With this news, it also means that Transformers Rescue Bots is poised to overtake Transformers Generation 1's record for number of 22 minute episodes, assuming this fourth season is 26 episodes long like the previous ones.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Season 4 Confirmed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas time, right? Either way, Hallmark is starting to show off some sneak peaks of their upcoming 2015 line up. You may recall last year Transformers fans were treated to a Generation 1 Optimus Prime ornament, it goes without saying that Prime would of course need his nemesis to battle with while hanging from the tree. Thanks to Hooked On Hallmark, we have our first look at the Generation 1 Megatron ornament.

No prices or release date info is released yet, but make the jump for now to share some initial thoughts.

Original Source: First Look at Hallmark's 2015 G1 Megatron Ornament @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Sad news to report today of the passing of Roger Slifer. Mr. Slifer has ties to our franchise as being a producer and story editor for many Sunbow Entertainment properties, including the original series of Transformers (seasons 2, 3, and "season 5" as well as Transformers: The Movie). Mr. Slifer is best known for co-creating DC's Lobo (with Keith Giffen) in the Omega Men comic series.

TFW2005 sends our condolences to the family of Roger Slifer.

Original Source: Roger Slifer - Transformers Producer - Passes Away at 60 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The 13th episode of the Q Transformers is now available. In this release we are introduced to Megatron! Check out the video below.

Original Source: Q Transformers Episode 13 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Zap2it, we have a new episode description for one of the upcoming new episodes of Rescue Bots. This news comes in on the heels of the news of Rescue Bots being renewed for a 4th season. Check out the description below, but beware of potential spoilers!

A New Hero:A solar flare knocks out power in Griffin Rock; Blurr deserts the Rescue Bots and steals the ship.


Discuss the possibilities of this new episode after the jump!

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 3, Episode 20 Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A pair of new listings for the upcoming wave 4 of one-step changers has revealed a pair of potential new figures for the Robots In Disguise toyline. While no pictures just yet, the listings reveal the following:

• Ninja Mode Sideswipe
• Bumblebee (Possible redeco, the product number differs from previous wave's Bumblebee figures)

The remaining figures for this wave of One-Changers also includes Fixit, Fracture, Steeljaw and Thunderhoof. Speculate on these figures potential paint jobs or mold changes after the jump!

Original Source: New Robots In Disguise One-Step Changer Listings @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook Transformers group, TransformersCars, has posted a new interview with Transformers film actor Tyreese Gibson. Tyreese touches upon the Fast and the Furious franchise, his new album and briefly on how he would love to return to the Transformers films. In the interview he says:

"I was just with Michael Bay a couple of weeks ago. I said Mike I am ready baby. If there is anyway to reprise my role and bring back Epps, I would love to do it."

Could we potentially see the character of Epps appear in the possible expanded Transformers film universe? Discuss the possibilities after the break.

Original Source: New Interview With Tyreese Gibson @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has been updated with three new Transformers related books and all three of them targeted towards the younger readers.

First is the 3rd Chapter Book for the Transformers: Robots In Disguise series. We've revealed the first two books few months ago, but we are yet to see their finalized cover art as well.

The other two books are based on the Rescue Bots series. New characters including High Tide is introduced to the readers.

Check out more info, after the jump.

Original Source: New Amazon Listings - Transformers: Robots In Disguise Chapter Book 3 And Rescue Bots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Starscream韋 on weibo, we now have a few in-hand images of the highly-anticipated Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Ultra Magnus figure, based on the character's appearance in IDW's popular More than Meets the Eye comic series.

What we see here is duly appointed enforcer of the Tyrest Accord in some robot mode poses, both armed and unarmed. Unfortunately though, we have no in-hand looks at the toy's other features just yet, such as his vehicle mode or his inner Minimus Ambus figure. But keep an eye out, as we should be seeing more soon!

Check it out after the break!

Original Source: Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Ultra Magnus In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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This years TFcon exclusive Animated Shafter will be available in very limited numbers at both TFcon Toronto - July 17-19 as well as TFcon Charlotte - October 16-18.

TFcon Toronto – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 17th to 19th, 2015. at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale (formerly the Delta Meadowvale) with special guest PETER CULLEN the voice of OPTIMUS PRIME and Transformers Artist Livio Ramondelli with more TBA. You can book your tickets now via the TFcon Toronto Admission/Registration/Ticket Information page and book your discounted hotel room now via the 2015 hotel reservation website.

TFcon Charlotte – America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention will be the weekend of October 16th to 18th, 2015. TFcon Charlotte will take place at the Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord. Dealer bookings and registration information will be available in the very near future. You can now book your discounted hotel room via the 2015 hotel reservation website.

Original Source: TFcon 2015 exclusive revealed: Animated Shafter! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Weibo account of Toyspie and TFW2005 boards member daimchoc, we've got our first look at in-hand images of the Transformers Collector's Club Nova Prime. It does look like the head sculpt may have been altered a bit from the earlier concept images we saw, trimming the trademark horns to fit the constraints of the mold, similar to what we have seen on the membership figure Lio Convoy.

Nova Prime will be available for purchase through the Club Store in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates when available!

Original Source: Transformers Collector's Club Nova Prime Exclusive - In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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After dealing with a wonky release schedule for the past few weeks now, TFW2005 boards member D-Drive is here to inform us that next Wednesday, April 8th brings us the return of the fan-favorite Decepticon Justice Division in Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #39 and the continuation of the craziness in Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #6!

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE #39 (Also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variants)

(W) James Roberts (A) Hayato Sakamoto (CA) Nick Roche
RETURN OF THE D.J.D.! A punishment squad created by MEGATRON to hunt down dissidents, turncoats and cowards-no one believes more passionately in the DECEPTICON cause than the D.J.D. So what happens when they discover their founder has joined the Autobots? (Clue: it's not pretty.)

TRANSFORMERS VS GI JOE #6 (Also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variants)

(W) Tom Scioli, John Barber (A/CA) Tom Scioli
THE SMASH HIT OF 2014 BECOMES THE GREATEST COMIC OF 2015! If you thought the war between G.I. JOE and the TRANSFORMERS was out of control before... well, brothers and sisters-wait'll you get a load of issue 6!

TRANSFORMERS TP VOL 07

(W) John Barber (A) Sarah Stone & Various (CA) Casey W. Coller
The secret origins of CYBERTRON's golden age are revealed to OPTIMUS PRIME-and what he learns changes everything about the AUTOBOTS' mission on Earth. Collects issues #33-38.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for April 8th: MTMTE #39 & TF vs. G.I. Joe #6! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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This years TFcon exclusive Animated Shafter will be available in very limited numbers at both TFcon Toronto - July 17-19 as well as TFcon Charlotte - October 16-18.
APRIL FOOLS

TFcon Toronto – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 17th to 19th, 2015. at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale (formerly the Delta Meadowvale) with special guest PETER CULLEN the voice of OPTIMUS PRIME and Transformers Artist Livio Ramondelli with more TBA. You can book your tickets now via the TFcon Toronto Admission/Registration/Ticket Information page and book your discounted hotel room now via the 2015 hotel reservation website.

TFcon Charlotte – America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention will be the weekend of October 16th to 18th, 2015. TFcon Charlotte will take place at the Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord. Dealer bookings and registration information will be available in the very near future. You can now book your discounted hotel room via the 2015 hotel reservation website.

Original Source: TFcon 2015 exclusive revealed: Animated Shafter - APRIL FOOLS @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks once again to TFW2005 boards member Nevermore for linking us to a new Robots In Disguise item: a 2-in-1 transforming Bumblebee Blaster! Now how cool is this? News of this comes through via Wind Designs, a UK distributor, with the following product description:

This converting BUMBLBEE blaster changes to a battle-ready vehicle in one quick step. Roll out in vehicle mode, or convert to blaster mode and take the fight to the DECEPTICONS — you can launch missiles in both modes.

No word yet on price or release date. Is this oddity worth a pick up? Sound off with the discussion link below.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Bumblebee 2-in-1 Transforming Blaster @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The next DeNA Transformers: Legends event; Best Of Episode - Dark Cybertron is now live. This is a rerun of the original Dark Cybertron Team Event. It is stated that the month of April will be dedicated to reruns of old fan-favorite episodes.

"Hey TRANSFORMERS Legends Fans,

Starting in April we will be re-running classic TRANSFORMERS Legends episodes. All character and weapon card stats featured in these classic episodes have been updated.

Since there have been numerous changes over the years to TRANSFORMERS Legends, you may notice that some of the events have different reward payouts. This is intentional; we did not want to put in cards that were not there during the Episodes original launch dates.

We hope you enjoy the Best of TRANSFORMERS Legends, starting with “Dark Cybertron”!

Roll out!

The TRANSFOMERS Legends Team"

Update from the Developers:

"Dear TRANSFORMERS Legends Fans,

We are currently experience technical issues deploying builds to iOS. Because of this you will be receiving an ‘ui_eventmanifestfailure’ error when launching the game.

This episode is currently in pre-registration so this will not effect forming teams when the event starts tomorrow.

We are working hard to resolve the issue and hope to have it fixed as soon as possible.

Please stay tuned for more updates.

Roll out,

The TRANSFORMERS Legends Team"

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Best Of Episode - Dark Cybertron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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There has been a wealth of new in-hand photos of a few upcoming Transformers Collector's Club exclusives surfacing via Weibo users Lost-Zzl and 宝哥我们被劫. Thanks to TFW2005 boards member daimchoc we've gathered a handful of them and mirrored them after the break for your viewing pleasure.

The figures include:

TCC Exclusive Nova Prime
TCC Membership figure Lio Convoy
TFSS 3.0 G2 Starscream
TFSS 3.0 Nacelle

Click the above links to take you directly to the discussion threads. Enjoy!

Original Source: TCC Round Up: New In-hand Images of Nova Prime, Lio Convoy, G2 Starscream, and Nacelle @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.