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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro sent out the call for this years Transformers Hall of Fame nominations and it's time for you to sound off! This year they will be inducting into 3 separate categories.

• FAVORITE TRANSFORMERS CHARACTER (Fictional Robot Character)
• BEST COMBINER ROBOT (Fictional Robot Character)
• BEST MUSICAL ACT USED IN TRANSFORMERS BRANDED PRODUCTION (REAL-LIFE HUMANS).

• This is the first time Hasbro is calling on their fans to induct real people into the Hall of Fame as a Fans' Choice inductee.

• The Favorite Character category functions just like the general Fans' Choice category did for the past 6 years, letting fans nominate whichever Transformers characters they'd like to see inducted that have not already been inducted. However, Combiners will not be considered for this category due to the Best Combiner category.

• No characters or people who have already been inducted will be considered for nomination. A list of inducted characters can be found (in the discussion threads below). Please note that for the Musical Act category, this includes Stan Bush.

We here at TFW2005 have started 3 threads for initial feedback. We don't have a lot of time, so please sound off with your suggestions for the poll by Thursday 4/16/15 at the links below. We will then create 3 polls, one for each category, and allow you guys to vote. The top 3 from each will be submitted to Hasbro on behalf of the TFW2005 community.

So, first things first, sound off with your suggestions here:

Favorite Character Suggestion Thread
Best Combiner Suggestion Thread
Best Musical Act Suggestion Thread.

Then check back on Thursday and cast your official vote!

Original Source: Transformers Hall of Fame 2015 - New Categories - Sound Off Now! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We previously reported on a rather cool version of the Autobot Drift that was fully transformable, and made out of paper. We've got another one to share with you, which you also might remember from Botcon 2007 - a papercraft Hearts of Steel Bumblebee. This steam engine form of Bumblebee was heavily featured in the Hearts of Steel miniseries from IDW, and looks great. Like the Road Warrior / Drift, it's a kit you need to assemble yourself - check it out on the PaperFormed website here.

Original Source: Papercraft Hearts of Steel Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has updated with news of the Fan-Built Combiner. Today they have revealed that the combiner's rival will be Galvatronus, the gestalt formed using the upcoming Voyager Cyclonus as a core.

Watch this space for more news on the Fan-Built Combiner - particularly the full reveal, which Hasbro has stated will be taking place at the San Diego Comic Con 2015.

Original Source: Fan Built Combiner rival is Galvatronus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Genetic of TFND has followed up his recent run of pictures showing the Combiner Wars Protectobots with a look at their combined form, Defensor! Defensor, much like his original Generation 1 incarnation, looks big and bulky, and he seems to have some sound articulation. Check out the pictures to see what you think - and to see what limb configuration you like the most.

Original Source: Combiner Wars Defensor In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW have sent us a preview of the next part of the Combiner Wars! Transformers #40 hits comic stores this week, along with the third part of the ongoing saga. As the Combiner Wars escalate and gestalts rampage unchecked, where do you turn for protection? Answer: the Protectobots!

Check out the preview attached to this post, along with the retailer incentive and subscription variant covers. And yes, Transformers fans - the reason Blades is so heavily armed for a team all about protection and rescue is somewhat addressed in this issue, in a throwaway line which you can see in this preview.

Original Source: Transformers #40 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Planet X have unveiled an unexpected new release - City Guardian. City Guardian is a recolored version of their debut release Genesis, in a deco inspired by the Omega Sentinels and Guardian Robots of Transformers lore.

Original Source: Planet X City Guardian - Omega Sentinel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Ages Three and Up have posted on youtube a brief look at one of the next upcoming projects from Mastermind Creations, Seraph Prominion aka Nova Prime. We got our first glimpse of this project back in August of 2013, so this is one fans have been slowly waiting for. 2005 Board member Metaphorge was kind enough to take some screen shots from the video to give us a closer look at the figure. We can see two shots of the figure in these images and it gives us our first look at the prototype for the trailer. The trailer will open up to give wings and armor to Seraph to complete his Nova Prime upgraded look. Also from these images, we can see the weapons he will come with, which appear to be a set of dual revolvers!

Click on the title bar to view all the images and join the discussion after the jump!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Seraph Prominion (Nova Prime) New Prototype Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Another TV Commercial for the Transformers: Robots In Disguise Toyline has been uploaded to the Official Hasbro Transformers You Tube Channel.

"You've seen Transformers shifting from high-performance vehicles to robots on TV and movies. They do it in just one fluid motion while racing at top speed. In Hasbro Robots in Disguise series, One-Step Changers and Three-Step Changers allow you to witness the magical moment yourself! What's better, Warriors even come with unique weapons, giving you the edge in battling Deceptions. Robots in Disguise series already bring home exciting Transformers play, but the action doesn’t stop there: you can make characters come into life in Robots in Disguise app. Just scan the special code on the figure and join the battle. Don't forget to scan Autobot shields on Transformers official website to get more power in the game."


News Post image is from our RID Galleries. Check it out.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Toyline TV Commercial - World Of Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is pleased to announce that Transformers comic book artist James Raiz will be a guest at TFcon Toronto 2015. James is known to fans for his work as the initial penciller on Dreamwave's Transformers Armada, as well a cover artist for IDW's Transformers: Reign of Starscream, Beast Wars, Transformers: Infiltration, various Spotlights and most recently penciled Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #22 - Dark Cybertron. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.

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, John Moschitta Jr the voice of Blurr in G1 and Animated 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 Toronto Air Travel and Car Rental Discounts are also available.

Original Source: Transformers Artist James Raiz to attend TFcon Toronto 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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We wanted to let our TFW2005 members know about a Transformers specific contest going on right now courtesy of sister site Toyark.com and Entertainment Earth. Details below:

The Toyark and Entertainment Earth are giving away a set of Transformers Combiner Wars figures! In order to enter, follow the below steps:

• Follow @toyark and @entearth
  
• Like the contest announcement picture.
  
• Post one picture on Instagram under your own account featuring ANY Transformers combiner figure from any point in Transformers history. Devastator, Bruticus, Superion, G1, Energon, Combiner Wars, it's all good!
  
• Tag that combiner picture with #toyark_combiners. That let's us find it, and officially enters you into the contest.

On April 22nd (next Wednesday) we will end the session and pick one lucky winner who will get the one grand Combiner Wars prize. That prize will be the following:

• Voyager Optimus Prime
  
• Voyager Silverbolt
  
• Deluxe Firefly
  
• Deluxe Alpha Bravo
  
• Deluxe Skydive
  
• Deluxe Dragstrip
  
• Legends Windcharger
  
• Legends Powerglide
  
• Legends Thundercracker
  
• Legends Bombshell

All of them will be shipped directly to you, free of charge. Open to all countries. We will check that you tagged it properly, and liked both @Toyark and @entearth before announcing the winner, so don't forget to do that! We will inform you via instagram direct message if you win.

Now, get posting those Combiner pics!

Original Source: Network News: The Toyark x Entertainment Earth Combiner Wars Giveaway! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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An article by CBR highlights the upcoming Transformers: Robots In Disguise Ongoing Comic Book Series (not to be confused with the previous comic book series with the same name). Following the announcement by Georgia Ball, this is the first time we are looking at the cover for the #1 issue.

“IDW makes the distinction that while the comic series is based on the "Robots in Disguise" TV show, it's not an adaptation of the same stories. "The stories tie into the continuity the show shares with 'Transformers Prime' and what happens in the cartoon will have consequences in the comic," Ball said in a statement to CBR. "But the comic will also feature new villains and explore different themes. There will be squabbles and there will be punching, but the first arc weaves in an element of mystery and betrayal. Bumblebee has to put the pieces together and he may not get them in the right order. I like resolving subplots in one or two issues within the context of a longer ongoing story, I’m not a fan of ending an issue without getting somewhere."”

You can read the full article, at CBR.

Original Source: More Details About The Transformers: Robots In Disguise Ongoing Comic Book Series @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsors BBTS and TFsource stopped by to let us know that they've posted pre-orders for a variety of upcoming TakaraTomy products.

They've got something for everyone; from Age of Extinction Black Knight Optimus Prime - a black repaint of the exquisitely detailed Armored Knight Prime from AOE, to the almost Masterpiece-level Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus, to Robots in Disguise Jazz and Sideswipe done up in grand Takara style with additional paint apps. There is also a Transformers Adventure Optimus Prime who is a new mold, with sound effects and other new gimmicks.

Other noteworthy new reveals include Q Transformers versions of Shockwave, Soundwave, and the three Seekers, plus a new line of Q Transformers crossovers, featuring Hello Kitty, and a series of three releases based on the three main mecha from Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Click through to see the new pictures of these and all of the other upcoming releases on our boards.

Original Source: New TakaraTomy Products Revealed - Q Transformers, Transformers Adventure Optimus Prime and more @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Perfect Effect has updated their Facebook page with some new color prototype images of their Leonidas, an unofficial take on Lio Convoy from Beast Wars Second, represented here as a full-mechanized version of the character. He's shown compared to several of the Takara-Tomy Masterpiece figures, though truth be told his aesthetic - which is part Gundam and part Zoid - lets him stand apart from most Transformers offerings and shine in his own right. Check out the new images attached to this post.

Original Source: Perfect Effect Leonidas Color Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The ever-helpful TFW2005 member D-Drive sent us Diamond's shipping list for next Wednesday, April 22nd. Next week, look forward to the next part of the Combiner Wars with Windblade: Combiner Wars #2, along with Volume 8 of the Transformers Classics - collecting the many Transformers bios from the later issues of Marvel's run, the profile books Transformers Universe 1-4, and the original Transformers VS G.I. Joe miniseries!


TRANSFORMERS WINDBLADE COMBINER WARS #2 (also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variant)
(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Livio Ramondelli (CA) Casey W. Coller
PROWL makes his move... and the galaxy will never be the same. Can WINDBLADE stand against the threat of the COMBINERS?

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS TP
(W) Bob Budanisky, Michael Higgins (A) Herb Trimpe (CA) Guido Guidi
Volume 8 collects Transformers Universe #1-4, all character biographies from TF issues #47-49, 56-72, and 74-79, plus G.I. JOE and the Transformers #1-4. Also includes issues notes by Mark W. Bellomo.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for April 22nd 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Previously we brought you the news of Q Transformers and Decks Tokyo Beach Promotional Campaign.

A new commercial for the promotion is now available to watch on the DLE You Tube Channel.

The commercial is in Japanese and features Q Transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee exchanging comments about the Promotion.

Original Source: Q Transformers - Decks Tokyo Beach Promotional Campaign Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Red Goblin @ TFW2005.com

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We've seen Prime 1 Studio's Galvatron prototype at Wondercon a while ago. But now, thanks to chaihezi.com, we have our first look at the finished product with full paint.

Like all of their other products, Galvatron comes with movie accurate details and an incredible paint job. You can check out the rest of the pictures at the attachments.

Original Source: New Images of Prime 1 Studio's Galvatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The next DeNA Transformers: Legends event; Best Of Episode - S.O.S. Dinobots, is now live. This is a rerun of the original S.O.S. Dinobots Event.

"In the aftermath of the clash between Megatron and Optimus Prime, the Autobots stand with their backs against the wall. With the power vacuum left behind by the clash between Megatron and Optimus Prime and with their hands full trying to protect the innocent humans, the Autobots are struggling to save themselves from disaster!

Without Optimus Prime’s leadership and strength in the battle’s ensuing chaos, Grimlock believes it’s time for him to step up. As he charges into the battle, the Decepticons feel a chill of fear when they hear echoing over the battlefield: “Me Grimlock king!”

The Dinobot’s limited intelligence but incredible strength make for an uncomfortable combination. Optimus considered shutting down the unpredictable Dinobots in the past before they could do harm to themselves or anyone else, but a sudden and devastating Decepticon attack forced him to reconsider. In the following battle the Dinobots proved that they are of immense value for the Autobots. Now the Autobots must call upon the might of the Dinobots once more, as only they can change the tide of their desperate battle.

The Decepticons fear the Dinobots for good reasons. Even the powerful Devastator could not stand against the ferocity and sheer stubbornness of the Dinobots!

Will the unpredictable Dinobots save the Autobots? Can the Dinobot’s tenacity bring down the Decepticons?

Find out in this week’s Episode: “S.O.S. Dinobots!”"

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Best Of Episode - S.O.S. Dinobots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's Transformers Hall of Fame 2015 voting is now open! We've rounded up the most suggested entries for each of the three categories and created polls for you to vote on. You can now sound off and choose your favorite for Best Combiner, Best Musical Act, and of course, Favorite Character!

These polls will run through Monday 4/20/15 in the morning. We will tally up the votes and send the winners to Hasbro as TFW2005.com's official choices. Our choices will be counted along with other fan site's choices, and the winners will be announced at Botcon 2015.

What are you waiting for, log in and cast your vote now!

VOTE - Best Combiner

VOTE - Best Musical Act

VOTE - Favorite Character

Original Source: Transformers Hall of Fame 2015 Voting Now Open! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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At a recent Takara-Tomy business meeting, there was an exhibition of upcoming releases. A prototype of the sublime looking Masterpiece Tracks was on show, along with Gold Bumblebee.

The Unite Warriors line was also shown, with both Superion and Menasor represented - however, Menasor was the Hasbro one rather than the altered deco (with Wildrider) rather than the modified deco that will be offered as a set in Japan.

Check out the images attached to this post, courtesy of Hobbylog. Their coverage also includes a look at Takara-Tomy's other new transforming robot line, the train-robot series Shinkarion.

Original Source: New pictures of Masterpiece Tracks, Unite Warriors Superion and Menasor and More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have revealed their third 2015 convention exclusive through one of their "mystery egg" videos. Today's reveal is "The Loose Cannon", who reuses a popular mold from the Reveal the Shield line.

But who is "The Loose Cannon"? To find out, watch the reveal video below:

Original Source: Botcon 2015 "Loose Cannon" Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Apple's iTunes has added a three-page preview of the upcoming More than Meets the Eye issue #40. It's the fallout from Elegant Chaos, with a hoverboarding Tailgate, and what is looking like some character exploration for Ratchet! Check out the preview attached to this post, and be sure to check out the new issue when it hits on April 29th!

Original Source: More than Meets the Eye #40 iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Taghobby, we have a fresh look at some Transformers offerings in the D-Style series. Coming to you from the Cafereo Character Convention 2015, these images show not only the D-Style Megatron and Starscream, but also D-Style versions of Thundercracker and Skywarp! These four are fully articulated, but non-transforming, and are done in that iconic semi-deformed look.

Original Source: D-Style Megatron and Seekers new images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is a fun little thing for those who like to incorporate Transformers into their daily lives in a functional way - Walmart are currently carrying a new Transformers watch. This timepiece features the Autobot symbol above the digital display, and also comes in a red display box adorned with the Autobot symbol.

It's a cool oddity for those who like to take their Transformers collecting beyond the toys, shows and comics - for us, though, the Generation 1 era watch, Time Warrior, will always be the definitive Transformers timepiece!

Original Source: New Transformers Watch found at Walmart @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom has dropped by with their latest round of news! Read on for the full set of updates!
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1269 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A reminder to all our friends and readers to tune in to Cartoon Network tomorrow at 6:30am EST to catch another new episode of Robots in Disguise! Tomorrow is episode 5, titled W.W.O.D. ?

The Autobots' latest mission sees them trying to herd the buffaloid, Terrashock, while Bumblebee grapples with his responsibilities as leader, and keeps asking himself, What would Optimus do?

Set up your DVRs or rise early and catch another fun installment of this new show!

Image attached to this post comes courtesy of the official Transformers Facebook page.

Original Source: Tune in to Cartoon Network tomorrow for Robots in Disguise episode 5 W.W.O.D. ? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.