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Originally posted by: C310 Ginrai @ TFW2005.com

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Perfect Effect shared prototype images of their accessory set, which consist of what appears to be a replacement Brain of Courage figure, and also possible diecast sword replacement parts for MP-24 Masterpiece Star Saber. Very little information is available at the moment, be sure to check back for updates as they become available. Checkout the images after the jump!

Original Source: Perfect Effect accessory set for MP-24 Masterpiece Star Saber @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: C310 Ginrai @ TFW2005.com

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Autobase Aichi previously reported that Q-Transformers merchandise were available at the Transformers club at DECKS Tokyo. We got news that they are now available for preorder on Amazon Japan (and also on Amiami). Along with the preorders, we have clear product images of the available T-shirts, Stickers, Acrylic Keychains, and Can Badges with character quotes. Check out the images after the jump.

Original Source: Q-Transformers Merchandise preorders and product images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Calabask @ TFW2005.com

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And boom goes the Dynamite! The morning news continues with yet another Third Party offering. This time we have the formal unveiling of FansToys FT13 Mercenary, their take on a Masterpiece Shrapenel! Courtesy of dalianjj! This figure is going to boast diecast parts on his chest and robot feet and will additionally come with an additional chest piece and insect feet like his fellow Insecticon brother, Grenadier. Check out the pictures, and discuss, after the jump!

Original Source: FansToys Uneveils FT13 Mercenary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Coming courtesy of Tag Hobby, we've got a great set of new images for D-Style Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp! This trio of figures are now going up for preorder at various sites, Starscream being a single pack while Thundercracker and Skywarp are sold as a two-pack.

Make the jump to see some of the new images and sound off in the discussion thread if these are making it into your collection.

Original Source: New Images of D-Style Starscream, Thundercracker, And Skywarp @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Calabask @ TFW2005.com

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And now Bigbadtoystore is getting into the news game as we have an official assortment for wave four of the Combiner Wars legends assortment! Here we can see that the assortment will be giving us our first rendition of Rodimus since the Battle in Space Two pack, as well as Skywarp who further fills out the legends Seeker team. These items are currently, and tentatively slated for a June release, so he's hoping we see what the rest of June holds for us! Now, check out the listings, preorder, and discuss, after the jump!


Generations Legends Combiner Wars 2015 Series 04 Revision 06 - Case of 8

2x TRA GEN LEGENDS PROTECTOBOT GROOVE
2x TRA GEN LEGENDS WARPATH
2x TRA GEN LEGENDS RODIMUS
2x TRA GEN LEGENDS SKYWARP

Generations Legends Combiner Wars 2015 Series 04 Revision 06 - Set of 4

1x TRA GEN LEGENDS PROTECTOBOT GROOVE
1x TRA GEN LEGENDS WARPATH
1x TRA GEN LEGENDS RODIMUS
1x TRA GEN LEGENDS SKYWARP

Generations Legends Combiner Wars 2015 Series 04 Revision 06 - Set of 2 (Rodimus & Skywarp)

1x TRA GEN LEGENDS RODIMUS
1x TRA GEN LEGENDS SKYWARP

Original Source: Combiner Wars Legends Wave 4 Assortment Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have put up preorders for the Generations GDO Cyber Series. These 8 and 11-inch tall Transformers take the "big, simplified Cyberverse style toys" concept initially trialled on the final assortments of the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters line, and applies it to the likes of Generation 1 styled Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream, Megatron and Grimlock (who, coincidentally, are the five toys in the 8-inch "Battalion" series, there's also the 11-inch "Commander" series that has Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, using different designs to the smaller ones).

This series is out now in emerging markets such as Latin America, but now via our sponsors you can get a piece of the action!

Generations Cyber Series Preorders at Robot Kingdom

Original Source: Generations GDO Cyber Series Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Galvatross @ TFW2005.com

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The official BotCon 2015 web site has updated their page with some new frequently asked questions. Perhaps the most interesting new tidbit is that members of the general public who have paid for general admission will not have access to the incredibly versatile and talented Transformers voice actor Frank Welker. Thanks to TFW2005 member Autobot City Comics 2008 for bringing these updated FAQs to our attention!

Transformers Collector's Club members who have purchased a Frank Welker VIP Pass along with a Primus or Golden Ticket Package will still be able to meet Mr. Welker.

BotCon 2015 is going on June 18-21 at the Pheasant Run Resort in Chicago, Illinois. Continue to check TFW2005 for future BotCon updates!

Original Source: Updated BotCon FAQs: Frank Welker Access Not Part of General Admission @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Rounding out our in-hand gallery coverage of the Combiner Wars Deluxe Wave 3 is the newest member of the Protectobots, Rook! A graduate fresh out of the academy, Rook is an all-new character on the team, taking over Groove's role as a limb of Defensor. He's also the sole new mold in this wave of Deluxes (not that it is immediately obvious given some of the extreme remolding his wave-mates got).

Rook is a solid new Autobot, and he's a lot of fun to pick up and play with. The robot mode is a fairly brawny guy, built like a quarterback, and gives the impression of power when he is posed. He's got ankle-tilts, a real boon for posing. The hands feature 5mm ports on the fronts of the fists, done to look like cannons, which is cool and it allows you to plug weapons into the front of the arms, including the combiner form fists for a power-loaded exo-suit feel. However, this also means Room lacks traditional 5mm fist holes, and therefore does not get to hold a blaster like most other Transformers. The vehicle mode is a SWAT armored response vehicle, which partners well with the theme of the Protectobots and Streetwise in particular. Like the robot mode, there are a bunch of sockets on the vehicle mode to allow you to arm it however you choose.

Overall, Rook is one of those extremely fun toys who you can have a lot of fun with picking up and changing around all his weapons. Check him out and see for yourself:

Combiner Wars Rook Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Genetic of T.F.N.D, we've got some brand new in-hand images of the upcoming Leader Class Ultra Magnus from the Combiner Wars toy line! We've included some key shots of Magnus, showing off both his robot mode and combined mode, which is shown carrying deluxe sized cars!

Ultra Magnus is slated to see a full release at the end of May / early June, so the wait is almost over! Make the jump to see the mirrored images and discuss in the discussion thread!

Original Source: Generations Leader Class Ultra Magnus - New In-hand Images! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Galvatross @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to fellow TFW2005 member Shattered Sky we have a look at two new Transformers: Robots in Disguise videos from Hasbro's official Transformers web site. With a comedic side to them, both "To Catch A Phrase" and "Sticky Situation" feature the main protagonist of the series, the Autobot Bumblebee.

View these two new clips here and let us know what you think on the boards!

Original Source: Two New Transformers: RID Videos Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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If you enjoy reading your Transformers comics on your mobile devices or tablets, then you may want to pay attention to his news. ComiXology has released a statement about the current IDW Comics Apps. At the end of this month, May 28th to be exact, IDW will be rolling out an all new set of comic reading apps. These will no longer be powered by the ComiXology platform. But fret not, ComiXology has instructions on how to sync your accounts. From ComiXology:

Here’s the important part – to maintain the ability to read your comics on the comiXology platform, you need to register and login to a comiXology account and tap Restore. If you do not complete this step before upgrading, you will only see the comics you purchased with in-app purchases on the new IDW app after updating and you will not be able to read the comics you purchased in this app on the comiXology apps or website.

So to make sure your favorite IDW comics are available here and connected to your comiXology account, just head over to the Settings tab of your app. If you have a comiXology account, just sign in. If you don't have one, you can click on the Create Account button and make one right inside the app.

You can find out more info Here.

Original Source: New IDW Comics App Incoming - Imortant Message @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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This is pretty cool. Chimungmung Toy Shop has posted up a listing for a Diaclone style black repaint of Generations Skids. Details are non-existent at this time, so we're not too sure if and where this will be released at. We'll update when more details surface.

You can click the thumbnail to check out the photo.

Staff update: More images of this figure have surfaced courtesy of Lost-Zzl on Weibo. Images are mirrored after the jump for your enjoyment.

Original Source: Diaclone Homage Generations Skids Black Repaint @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Shortly after the reveal of the issue's cover, iTunes has posted the short, three-page preview for Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #41:

Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #41
“Dear RODIMUS and crew… It’s my funeral tomorrow and I’d love it if you could all be there. Refreshments will be provided. Please R.S.V.P.—THUNDERCLASH”

Check it out after the break if you don't mind some spoilers, and be sure to pick up the full issue when it's released on May 27!

Original Source: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #41 iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Comixology UK has just posted a new cover for Trandformers: More than Meets the Eye #41, featuring a whole host of new fembot characters, including what appears to be Firestar, sporting a rather unique flaming hairdo! There's also some others - including a much larger, burlier looking one - whose identities remain a mystery at the moment, but until the issue is released on May 27, feel free to sound off and speculate after the break!

Original Source: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #41 Alex Milne Cover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Calabask @ TFW2005.com

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Today TakaraTomy brings us a new Designer Review of TAV1 - Bumblebee. In it Onishi talks about their aim to make the new Bumblebee a bit simpler for children, but also having a desire to spice it up a bit as to not be too boring. In addition to talking about the dichotomy of designing toys for Adventure in comparison to the movie toys such as those that came out most recently with Transformers: Age of Extinction. Overall, the interview is an interesting read and seems to hold hints for what we may see in the future for the line.

Check out the interview here, although you'll need translation software, unless you can read katakana of course, then jump over to the boards to discuss!

Original Source: Takara Designer Review with Yuya Onishi - TAV1 Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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If you enjoy reading your Transformers comics on your mobile devices or tablets, then you may want to pay attention to his news. ComiXology has released a statement about the current IDW Comics Apps. At the end of this month, May 28th to be exact, IDW will be rolling out an all new set of comic reading apps. These will no longer be powered by the ComiXology platform. But fret not, ComiXology has instructions on how to sync your accounts. From ComiXology:

Here’s the important part – to maintain the ability to read your comics on the comiXology platform, you need to register and login to a comiXology account and tap Restore. If you do not complete this step before upgrading, you will only see the comics you purchased with in-app purchases on the new IDW app after updating and you will not be able to read the comics you purchased in this app on the comiXology apps or website.

So to make sure your favorite IDW comics are available here and connected to your comiXology account, just head over to the Settings tab of your app. If you have a comiXology account, just sign in. If you don't have one, you can click on the Create Account button and make one right inside the app.

You can find out more info Here.

Original Source: New IDW Comics App Incoming - Important Message @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Botcon Twitter feed has shared a one-shot, one-page comic featuring Packrat. Packrat is a part of this year's Botcon 2015 exclusive set - but he was also one of the Botcon 1997 exclusives, using the original Beast Wars Rattrap as his base.

This one-shot comic in the style of the late, great "Transformers Mosaic" strips shows Packrat doing what he does best - scavenging bits of junk for his collection - which in this case includes several artifacts left over from the Beast Wars! It's a fun one-off - check it out!

Original Source: Botcon Packrat Mini-Comic @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Preorder listings at online retailers have confirmed a few new toys for the Robots in Disguise toyline.

First up is Robots in Disguise One-Step Wave 5, which is set to add One-Step versions of Gold Grimlock (aka the Generation 1 themed one) and Patrol Strongarm to the mix. We've got an idea of what these two look like thanks to listings from the Robots in Disguise app which we previously reported on. This comes via online retailer Entertainment Earth. There's also a One-Step Wave 6, which currently seems to be an assortment that purely repacks older releases - unless some turn out to be as yet unknown redecos, of course.

Second, this time via our sponsor Big Bad Toy Store, we have a confirmation that the Three-Step Changer version of Sideswipe is coming. According to the listings, he is the sole new release in Three-Step Changers Wave 4.

Stay tuned for more upcoming toy news as it becomes available.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise One-Step Patrol Strongarm, Gold Grimlock, and Three-Step Sideswipe Confirmed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We thought to share this bit of news for those of you interested in owning some of the sweet exclusive toys offered by E-Hobby, such as the Transformers Cloud Destrons. Our sponsors Hobby Link Japan are getting a stock of these for reasonable prices, in case you've been thinking of getting these but not yet pulled the trigger on the purchase. Check out the order links below:

Transformers Cloud Starscream
Transformers Cloud Shockwave
Transformers Cloud Hellwarp
Transformers Unite Warriors Grand Scourge

Not an E-Hobby exclusive, but we'd be remiss if we failed to mention they also have preorders open for Masterpiece Road Rage!

HLJ has also added a listing for the Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus with Alpha Trion - for whom we also have a clearer image attached to this story, courtesy of E-Hobby! Check out the groovy details on this Japanese market version of the Leader-Class Ultra Magnus we've been waiting for since 2006!

Original Source: Hobby Link Japan Preorder Update - E-Hobby Exclusives Being Offered @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: MetalStorm @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to fellow board member, daimchoc, we have now have new test shots of Andras (Scourge). The pictures, found on X-Transbot's Facebook Page show off the exquisite robot mode and the beautifully done head sculpt. Also pictured alongside Andras is his Targetmaster, Rimfire.

Andras, like Eligos (Cyclonus), also shares his name with a demon:

Andras, is a great nobleman of Hell, having command of thirty legions of demons. His appearance is that of a winged angel's body and the head of either a owl or a raven, he rides upon a strong black wolf and wield a very sharp and luminous sword. He sows discord among people.

Original Source: New Test Shots of X-Transbots Andras (Scourge) and Rimfire @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is very pleased to welcome back Alex Milne to the TFcon Toronto guest list this year. Alex is the primary artist for IDW’s fan favorite Transformers: More than Meets the Eye comic book. He will be attending both days and offering prints and 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 guests PETER CULLEN the voice of OPTIMUS PRIME, JOHN MOSCHITTA JR the voice of Blurr in G1 and Animated, JAMES ROBERTS writer of Transformers More Than Meets The Eye and Transformers Artists LIVIO RAMONDELLI and JAMES RAIZ 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 Alex Milne to attend TFcon Toronto 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier today, it was revealed that there would be some new female Transformers debuting in Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #41, which many fans were excited to see. Since then, series artist Alex Milne has graciously updated his Tumblr with their designs and names. These include:

• Firestar
• Javelin
• Proxima
• Roadmaster
• Velocity

In addition, Alex also posted the design of Thunderclash's ship, the Vis Vitalis, up on his Twitter as well as the design for Countdown - both of which were also featured in the issue preview.

Lastly though certainly not least, Mr. Milne also provided a writeup containing even more details and tidbits about the fembots, which you can check out after the break.

Original Source: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #41 New Fembot Designs, Names, and Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon seems to have jumped the gun on the Combiner Wars Brake-Neck and Quickslinger online exclusives. Both are listed as in stock and ready to ship, sold and shipped by Amazon.com, for a price of 16.99 each. Shipping is free over $35 USD and is free for Prime members as well.

These should be available at other outlets soon, including some of our sponsors so keep an eye out leading up to the official May 22nd release date.

Original Source: Quickslinger and Brake-Neck in stock at Amazon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: C310 Ginrai @ TFW2005.com

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X2 Toys have shared prototype images of their upcoming upgrade kit for MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus. The kit is designed to enhance the shoulder joint's range of articulation on the Masterpiece figure (some assembly required), as well as up-sizing the original rifle. Check out the images and share your thoughts after the break.

Original Source: X2 Toys add-on kit for Masterpiece Ultra Magnus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Iron Factory has updated their Facebook page with the in box images of EX-04 City Commander which is their take on Ultra Magnus. City Commander is legends scale like most of Iron Factory's products and has the intention of being an accessory piece to Generations Metroplex. Also great news to some fans, City Commander does come with two of the weapons drones to arm up your other figures. EX-04 City Commander is due out later this month.

Check out the images and join the discussion after the jump.

Original Source: Iron Factory EX-04 City Commander In Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.