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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The most tired Vangelus and the most healed Seth Buzzard drop some armbars and star some sabres.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 351

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 351 now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Actor Shia LaBeouf who attended the Tribeca 2015 Film Festival yesterday, recalled the time he worked on the Transformers Live Action Movies. Reporters who attended the event stated that his statement was more of a criticism.

"Bumblebee never sounds real, it's just a f—ing name. The name alone you can never make real, no matter how much you put into it, because on the other side, you have a director who doesn't believe it either. So when you work with certain directors who give over and do something that's presentational and you both believe it, then there is no f—ing around, and you really are in this alternate universe."

With plans of a Transformers Cinematic Universe on the horizon, what do you think of this statement made? Fire away your thoughts, on the thread associated with this news post

Original Source: Shia LaBeouf Recalls The Transformers Live Action Movies @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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iTunes has just uploaded the brief preview for Transformers: Windblade Vol. 2 #2 - Combiner Wars:

"PROWL makes his move… and the galaxy will never be the same. Can WINDBLADE stand against the threat of the COMBINERS?"

Check it out after the jump, and pick up the issue when it releases on April 22!

Original Source: Transformers: Windblade Vol. 2 #2 - Combiner Wars iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Oscar Fung on Facebook has posted our first in-hand look at the upcoming Combiner Wars Legends Groove figure, who can combine with his fellow Protectobots to form Defensor's chestplate - though unfortunately we don't see that feature demonstrated in this photoshoot.

Check it out after the break to see him in robot and vehicle modes, along with a group shot of him with the other Protectobots!

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We previously reported that McDonald's would be running a Robots in Disguise Happy Meal promotion. We can now confirm that the promotion has started!

McDonald's are offering eight different Robots in Disguise promo figures - all non-transforming, but featuring an action feature. They are available with Happy Meals, or as a set of eight in the Customer Appreciation set.

Original Source: McDonald's Happy Meal Promotion Starts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it have added details of two more episodes of Transformers Rescue Bots! Season 3 episode 21 is titled "Four-legged Hero" and episode 22 is "Endangered Species". Summaries of the two episodes are as follows:

S3 E21 Four-Legged Hero - Cyber-Dog Servo puts the Rescue Bots' undercover status in jeopardy.
S3 E22 Endangered Species - The Bots go to extremes to protect endangered woodpeckers discovered by Boulder.


In related news, be sure to tune in to Discovery Family today at 1:30pm EST for another new episode of Rescue Bots, which kicks off a three-part arc introducing new characters (although there is some question whether it is this week or next in TV guides). Check out a promo image for the episode from the official Transformers Facebook page.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Season 3 episodes 21 and 22 details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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An interesting article has popped up on the Digital Signage Today. The article explains the technology behind the Colombian Transformers: Age Of Extinction Digital Signage Projection; which displayed Transformers related product promos at the Calima shopping mall in Bogotá during the run of the 4th movie.

"LPX worked with projection mapping specialists Big Video, who designed a matrix of six Christie Roadster S+20K (3DLP technology, 20,000 lumens, SXGA+ resolution) and two Christie Roadster S+10K-M (3DLP, 11,500 lumens, SXGA+) projectors. Two S+20Ks were used to cover each side of the façade with the main part divided vertically into two areas, each one covered by one S+20K and one S+10K-M.

The video screened on the façade lasted seven minutes and contained fragments of the movie and promotional contents from the sponsors (General Motors, Hasbro, Oreo, Paramount and the Calima shopping mall). The projection mapping display played four times each night over three days, drawing an average of 350 spectators per show."

A recording of the Digital Signboard in action is available for you to watch, after the jump.

Original Source: Technology Behind The Colombian Transformers: Age Of Extinction Digital Signage Projection Explained @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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We have news of a highly anticipated addition to the Legends-class War in Pocket line from third-party producer DX9. Posted on weibo by user ToysHome, DX9 has released prototype pictures of their attempt at a miniature Devastator.

So far this is only a partial reveal as the only figures that can been seen are the upper torso and arms of Devastator with the legs conspicuously missing. One thing to note is that this project appears at first glance to incorporate the combiner kibble into the figures for a non-parts-forming combiner.

It's unknown what the price point or anticipated release date will be for this project, but DX9's previous Legends-sized releases have been in two-packs, so it's not unreasonable to expect the same here, although a gift pack release is possible as well.

Make the jump to our boards to discuss this fun-sized project.

Original Source: DX9 Mini-Devastator Prototype Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Word comes in from our friend griffin-of-oz of Ozformers that the Australian release of the Rescue Bots Season 1 boxset has been altered to remove it's full season line up and instead offer a curated collection of episodes. The set is now called the "More Than Meets The Eye Set". He states that it was most likely due to price point issues with the retailers. For more in depth info on the situation, please check out his post on the boards by clicking the discuss link!

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 1 Australian Release Trimmed Down @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has listed a couple new IDW comic collections. Check the below details and hit the links for pre-orders, due out in the second half of this year.


Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus Volume 2: 9781613779422: Amazon.com: Books

Individual Transformers stories focusing on Mirage, Wheelie, Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, Sideswipe, Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper, Metroplex, and Prowl.

Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: IDW Publishing (September 22, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1613779429
ISBN-13: 978-1613779422

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Box Set: 9781631404269: Amazon.com: Books

The War for Cybertron is over! Now the hard part begins! Bumblebee and his fellow Autobots struggle to maintain control of a world without Optimus Prime. The provisional government is struggling and Prowl is defending it against the Decepticons, but how far will he go, and who will choose to stand by his side? This box set contains the first five volumes of the Robots in Disguise series collecting issues #1-22.

Publisher: IDW Publishing (October 6, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1631404261
ISBN-13: 978-1631404269

Original Source: New Amazon Listings for IDW Collections @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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Genetic of TFND continues to provide us with early in-hand images of exciting new figures. Today we are treated to an in-depth collection of Ultimate Edition Jetwing Prime in all his glory.

This figure features additional paint apps, tinted windows, semi-articulated hands, a mini Allspark Cube, an entire armory of weapons including: knuckle-busters, Energon swords and hooks, Buster rifle, Striker cannon and more.

As a bit of a Leader Prime aficionado, I can say that this figure looks to hit all the sweet spots with a plethora of accessories and a top-of-the-line paint job (minus the missing pinstriping). If you don't have a Leader Prime in your collection, this looks to be the one to get.

Ultimate Jetwing Prime is scheduled to be released on April 24th.

Secure your preorder for this guy from one of our site sponsors before you miss out:
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Original Source: Ultimate Edition Jetwing Prime In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A trailer is currently airing on the Discovery Family Channel for Transformers Rescue Bots, hyping the fact some new characters will be joining the main cast shortly. Check out the preview clip below, uploaded to Youtube by FanTransformers:

Original Source: New Transformers Rescue Bots trailer featuring new characters @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's voting for the 2015 Transformers Hall of Fame nominations is now closed! First we asked for suggestions, then we ran 3 polls based on them so guys could sound off and choose your Favorite Character, Best Combiner, and Best Musical Act. And the winners are, most votes first...

Best Musical Act - Vince Dicola, Weird Al, Steve Jablonsky

Best Combiner - Devastator, Bruticus, Predaking

Favorite Character - Optimus Primal, Galvatron, Prowl

Thanks for playing along, we have submitted our results to Hasbro. They will combine our submission with those from other fan sites to come up with the final ballot. That ballot and the final round of voting will be revealed in May via Hasbro's social media channels. We'll let you know when that all goes live.

Original Source: Transformers Hall of Fame Voting Closed - The TFW2005 Winners Are... @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro held their 2015 Q1 Earnings Conference Call few hours ago and they have done well thanks to Transformers (from Boys Category) and My Little Pony (from Girls Category).

"Additionally, 2014 had two very significant motion pictures in the summer months, Transformers: Age of Extinction and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Both of these films benefited from shipments in the first half of last year. In 2015 there is a tremendous film slate we are supporting, headlined by The Avengers: Age of Ultron in theatres on May 1st and Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 18th. These release dates are spread across a greater period of time versus last year’s concentrated timing of summer releases. There are also several other notable films this year, including Jurassic World on June 12th, Ant-Man on July 17th and our own Jem and the Holograms on October 23rd."

"Finally, revenues grew 74% in the Entertainment and Licensing segment. This strong performance was the result of growth in lifestyle licensing revenues for Hasbro Franchise Brands, notably MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS, as well as the contribution of a multiyear digital streaming deal for Hasbro Studios programming."

During the Q&A session, Hasbro CEO thanked the Transformers Franchise and stated that Transformers saw the fastest growth in the last quarter.

You can find more information regarding Hasbro's 2015 Q1 results after the jump. Selected slides from the presentation are attached with this news post as well.

Original Source: Hasbro 2015 Q1 Earnings Conference Call - Transformers Saves The Day @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors TFSource have sent us their latest update. Check out a quick summary of this week's Sourcenews below, and read on for the full update!


Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have new instock items like Fansproject - Lost Exo Realm - LER-03 Volar and Velos, GigaPower - Gigasaurs - HQ03 - Guttur - Metallic Version, SXS-R02 - Overclocking, Generations - Combiner Wars 2015 - Leader Class Series 1 - Case - Set of 2, GCreation - Shuraking - SRK-01 Thunderous, and MP-24 Masterpiece Star Saber! We also have new preorders like Reformatted - R-12 - Cynicus, Make Toys - Citizen Set 01 With Trench Covers, Transformers 4 - Lost Age - Black Knight Optimus Prime, Transformers Unite Warriors - TU-03 - Grand Scourge, PE-DX05 - Leonidas, DX9 Toys - AL-01 - Combiner Wars - Leader Class Megatron - Upgrade Kit, MP-18B - Masterpiece Blue Bluestreak, Transformers Platinum sets, ToyWorld TW-D03 Corelock, Transformers Unite Warriors - TU-02 - Menasor Set of 5, KFC's MP-24 Star Saber Articulated Hands, and several items from Transformers Q, Adventure and Legends, including LG14 Ultra Magnus!! TFsource's Spring Cleaning Sale Continues with nearly 200 Transformers & 3rd party items up to 75% off! And Visit our sister site theToySource.com for non-transformers collectibles! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

Original Source: TFsource SourceNews! Fansproject Volar, GigaPower Guttur, SXS Overclocking, MMC Cynicus and More! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro held their 2015 Q1 Earnings Conference Call few hours ago and TFW2005 attended the event as usual. One of the best statements came during the Q&A session. Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner confirmed the Transformers Cinematic Universe and the possible release year for Transformers 5.

"Our plan with the studio and filmakers you may have heard some writers being hired and we have in fact brought in Akiva Goldsman to lead a group of writers to really create a strategic plan around Transformers. We think there are any number of stories to be told from the brand that has been around for 30 years with amazing canon and mythology. We would expect the sequel to the Transformers movie [TF4] to happen in 2017."

Stay tuned with TFW2005 for the best and fastest Transformers news... in the world!

Original Source: Hasbro Confirms The Transformers Cinematic Universe - Transformers 5 In 2017? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Woah! Look what we have here. That's right, today is the 15th anniversary of TFW2005. Why today? Well, TFW2005 had a slow running start, evolving from a simple Angelfire page, to a sub-hosted front page with music and Car Robots episodes from Japan, then to a forum, and it grew from there to what it is today. April 20th was the first day of the first version of the 2005 Boards, so we count that as the day TFW2005 was born. And that was 15 years ago, today. That image attached is the only copy of what V1 TFW2005 looked like way back then, an incomplete internet archive rendering of it. If you remember that, you are officially OG.

A lot has happened in that 15 years. Transformers turned 20. Then 25. Then 30. Four billion-dollar movies have been made. We've seen the figures evolve and return to being a top boys brand. We've seen beasts and Mini-Cons, new comics, new TV shows. Epic video games retelling Cybertron's origins. We've seen this community grow from 10 people joking more about the ridiculousness that there WAS a forum to talk about Transformers online, and that I was running it (2 of those other 9 people were my post college roommates) - to almost 75,000 members. 11 million posts, 860,000 threads. 17,000 news stories. All just going back to 2003 (we had a hiccup).

I could spout on and on about memories and such, this post would turn into a book. So I'll keep this short, hit us on the boards and everyone can walk down memory lane together. I would like to say though - I deeply appreciate everyone here. I am blown away by the fact that this place is still here and strong all these years later. My life has taken a weird winding path because of this place, this hobby and this brand. And I'm grateful for it all. The regular members, the causal fans who just pop in and check news. The old heads who remember when this place started, the younger folks who came in because of the movie. The folks that signed up yesterday. The Mods, Admins, Newsies and Contributors of all types, past and present. Especially them.

YOU make this place what it is. You are the only reason this place is still around 15 years later. So long as you keep coming, we'll do our best to keep this place going for another 15. We'll continue to adapt and change, transform if you will, to keep this place fun and relevant. To make sure we all have a chill spot for after work, after school, when the kids go to bed - a place to be with like-minded folks and enjoy our hobby.

We have some things planned for later in the year which should set us up for the next phase of TFW2005. New tech, new coat of paint, and more. We hope you'll join us on the ride.

Until then, see you all on the boards. WORD!

Original Source: Transformer World 2005 15th Anniversary is TODAY! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member osenator, we have our first look at some in-hand images of the Generations Cyber 11 Optimus Prime. For those that may have forgotten, these are 11 inch figures, done in the style of the Cyberverse figures from previous lines. Unfortunately it is confirmed that this Optimus Prime does not have knees.

Check out the images after the jump!

Original Source: Generations Cyber 11 Optimus Prime In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've shared with you the individuals in the Combiner Wars line - and today, we bring you the big guns! The Generations Combiner Wars line's first two waves bring us updates of two iconic Generation 1 combiners, Superion and Menasor - and they together form this latest gallery update.

The Combiner Wars gestalts are huge. They dwarf even current Leader class toys when they are fully assembled, and possess a full range of motion. It's not perfect - Menasor in particular struggles a bit with the weight of two extra robots up top, and both have issues balancing in some action poses - but it is amazing to see Hasbro step up and bring us something like this, when just a few years ago it looked like the best we would see would be the Power Core Combiners or the likes of Fall of Cybertron Bruticus. Both have some really nice details worked in, too.

Check out our galleries of this pair of awesome giants - and stay tuned for more gallery updates soon.

Combiner Wars Superion Gallery
Combiner Wars Menasor Gallery


Don't forget our sister site Toyark is running a contest where you can win some cool Combiner Wars goodies for sharing your own Combiner Transformers photos on Instagram - find out more here!

Original Source: TFW's Combiner Wars Superion and Menasor Galleries @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Podcasting remotely, Vangelus joins Aaron and TJ from within the United States of America as he hunts down the foreign superpower's Motormasters.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 352

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 352 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Marvin Mariano has posted the concept art for Salvage, Blurr & Servo to the Transformers Rescue Bots Facebook page. This artwork shows some of the early concepts for the characters as they were initially imagined alongside the finished designs. Check them out!

Original Source: Marvin Mariano's Concept art for Salvage, Blurr and Servo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW has released a preview of the new issue of Transformers: Windblade, hitting comic stores tomorrow. The preview does not feature any more pages of content compared to the iTunes preview we previously saw, but you can check out the recap and roll-call (which amusingly refers to Prowl's function as "Prowl", you know you're on to something when you can only be described in terms of yourself... )

That being said, we do also have the alternate covers to this issue to share with you, including a very nice retailer incentive cover showing Superion in flight. There's also the subscription variant cover, which shows Prowlastator bearing down on a wounded Defensor (who is shown in the Transformers #40 sub cover, the two combine to make a larger piece of art)

Check out the covers, and the preview, attached to this post.

Original Source: Transformers Windblade #2 Retailer Incentive Cover & Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Oscar Fung on Facebook, we have the first in hand images of Robot in Disguise Jazz and Sideswipe. This pair is part of Wave 3 of the Warrior figures and should be out next month.

Check out the images and share your thoughts after the jump!

Original Source: Robots In Disguise Jazz and Sideswipe in Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has posted a fresh video to Youtube, revealing their fourth 2015 convention exclusive. Exclusive number 4 is "The Boss", who is something a bit special - a heretofore Japanese retail exclusive, Transformers Prime Breakdown, being offered as a part of the Botcon 2015 set. That's the first time this mold will have been available outside of Japan! Not only that, but this release also features a new head sculpt, and a lovely chrome grill.

But who is "The Boss"? Watch the reveal video to find out:

Original Source: Botcon 2015 exclusive "The Boss" revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it have updated with details of another upcoming episode of Transformers Rescue Bots. Season 3 episode 23 will be titled "More than Meets the Eye", becoming the fifth Transformers cartoon episode to bear the name (the other four include the recent episode of Robots in Disguise, and the granddaddy of them all, the three episode pilot to the original Generation 1 cartoon).

The episode description reads as follows:
An injured Chase uncovers many mysteries while Doc's magician sister visits Griffin Rock.

Tune in to Discovery Family on Saturdays at 1:30pm EST to catch all-new episodes of Transformers Rescue Bots! This weekend is season 3 episode 19, "The New Recruits", with 2 May carrying on the story with episode 20, "Rescue Bots Academy"!

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 3 Episode 23 More than Meets the Eye details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.