[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has officially launched a new iOS (aka Apple devices) app. The Transformers Channel will allow users to access TakaraTony's official Youtube videos, see a Transformers "picture book", as well as a history of the Transformers brand, all in one place. The app, which is FREE, can be found on iTunes Japan.

Original Source: Transformers Channel Launched For Japanese iOS Devices @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon.co.jp has updated their product page for LG-14 Ultra Magnus with some new clear images. We can now see some of the details in Alpha Trion and we have a great view of Ultra Magnus' alt mode. Ultra Magnus is due out in September.

Join the discussion after the break.

Original Source: Clearer Images of LG-14 Ultra Magnus with Alpha Trion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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For fans of the third party group MakeToys, keep your eyes open for another release of their Yellow Giant as images are starting to spread of a potential box set reissue. First spotted by TFW2005 boards member daimchoc on UpgradeCommander, this reissue also looks to include the detachable crane arm that Green Giant had, given the figure another weapon to throw around and an overall cleaner look.

Preorders do not look to be up yet nor do we know the scope of this release, although the estimated release date is May. Keep your eyes open for this box set release if you happened to have missed out on the first Giant production runs.

Original Source: MakeToys Yellow Giant Box Set Reissue @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to NJCC Dealer www.215toyz.com for providing us with our first door prize for the August 2nd NJCC! GigaPower HQ-03 Guttur (Metallic Version)! Promotion for the next NJCC has just started, stay tuned for our biggest selection of Door Prizes ever.



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Original Source: NJCC Door Prize Announcement GigaPower HQ-03 Guttur Metallic Version @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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The Loyal Subjects has posted the first photo of their upcoming Action Vinyls Transparent Black Mirage. The figure will be a San Diego Com-Con 2015 Exclusive. This is a pre-production sample, but gives a great look at what fans can grab come July.

Click the thumbnail for the full image.

Original Source: Action Vinyls Transparent Black Mirage SDCC 2015 Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The next DeNA Transformers: Legends event; Best Of Episode - One Shall Fall, is now live.

"This week on Transformers: Legends…

The conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons has come to a head. Megatron is leading an all out assault on Autobot City, and he needs your help! The strongest Autobots stand in your way, led by none other than Optimus Prime himself!

Can you overwhelm the Autobot defenses, and take the fight all the way to Optimus Prime? Or will the Autobots fend off your attack? Find out in this week’s episode: One Shall Fall!

Assemble the strongest Decepticon deck you can! Scan all sectors to uncover Bosses. Battle them to weaken them. Ask your friends for help. Time is running out."

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Best Of Episode - One Shall Fall @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon Prime Instant Video streaming service will stream Transformers: Age Of Extinction from this June 13th onwards.

"Amazon has released its lineup of movies and TV shows that will be available for streaming come June 2015. During those hot summer days, Amazon Prime members will be able to enjoy titles like "Transformers: Age of Extinction," "The Shining," "Lucky Number Slevin" and Season 5 of "Covert Affairs.""

Original Source: Amazon Prime To Stream Transformers: Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The active Twitter Handle of TakaraTomy designer Hisashi Yuki is at it again, this time delivering a tease of the Takara Unite Warriors Defensor. What will be the focal point of this teaser image is the the undoubtedly shaped Groove limb on the right leg. We've seen Takara waste no time in their Unite Warriors line giving fans the full G1 combiner team right off the start, so are we seeing a deluxe sized Groove here? Is this the legends class Groove attached to Rook? Based on Takara's track record so far, the chances are good we are indeed seeing a deluxe class figure!

Hit the thumbnail to see the silhouette and be sure to share your thoughts in the discussion thread!

Original Source: TakaraTomy Unite Warriors Defensor Teaser - Deluxe Groove Incoming? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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The newest Transformers Battle Tactics event is now live!

For a limited time, the combiner Defensor has come to the aid of the Autobots. Join forces with the Protectobots to defeat your opponents. Rise the ranks to form your own Defensor combiner.

Original Source: Transformers Battle Tactics Event - Defensor Safeguard @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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There will be a special Launch Event for the release of Q-Transformers on Blu-Ray and DVD. It will be held at the Cinema Mediage Odaiba in Tokyo on June 21. Tickets for the event go on sale May 22. Special guests will include Yoshimasa Hosoya (Optimus Prime), Ryohei Kimura (Bumblebee), Kouki Uchiyama (Smoke Screen), Katayama FukuJuro (Blue Streak), and more. Tickets to the event will include a Blu-Ray and/or DVD. Advanced tickets look to cost 4,800 Yen (about $40), while general day of admission will cost 5,00 Yen (about $42).

You can see more details Here.

Original Source: Blu-Ray and DVD Launch Event for Q-Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has uploaded the full episode for Transformers Adventure Episode 8. Keep in mind that the episode is in Japanese (obviously). You can watch it below.

Original Source: Transformers Adventure Episode 8 Full Episode Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Here's the latest from TFW2005 sponsor Robot Kingdom. See some of the update below. Be sure to click the discussion link for much more.

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1273 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese retailer Red Mercury has given us our first look at two of the next Robots in Disguise One Step Changer releases, Night Ops Bumblebee and Ninja Mode Sideswipe. Both of them seem to be "color flipped" versions of their earlier One Step Changer toys - Ninja Sideswipe is now primarily silver with red arms, and Night Ops Bumblebee sports the Stealth Bumblebee deco - primarily black, with yellow highlights - which by now seems to have become one of the default alternate decos for a Bumblebee toy. The pair are a part of One Step Changers Wave 4, who should hit US retail later this summer.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise One-Step Night Ops Bumblebee and Ninja Sideswipe First Look @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has uploaded a new promo image for Robots in Disguise. It's a spoof poster-ad for Denny's Scrapyard Vintage Salvage Depot for the Discriminating Nostalgist. The ad features a number which you can call up to hear a special message set in the universe of the new show!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Denny's Scrapyard Promo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Welcome to another installment of our Featured Ebay Auctions. Today we take a look at a staple of the Transformers toy world; Gift Sets. Sometimes they're as simple as 2-packs, other times there entire Combiner teams filling a fantastic looking box. So check out some of the cool gift sets below that span the history of the Transformers brand.

• G1 Goodbye Megatron MIB
• Transformers Generations Ultimate Gift Set
• Greek G1 Excavator aka Devastator Set
• SDCC 2014 Knights of Unicron Box Set
• Japanese G1 Big Powered Gift Set
• Transformers Car Robots Build King Gift Set
• Beast Wars Magnaboss Combiner Deluxe Gift Set
• G1 Superion Gift Set
• TF energon Starscream vs Prowl 2-Pack
• Japanese G1 Landcross Gift Set
• G1 Goodbye Convoy MIB
• Transformers Car Robots God Fire Convoy TRU Exclusive Gift Set
• Japanese G1 Menasor Box Set
• Transformers KT Figure Collection Set
• TF Prime Year of the Snake Optimus and Gaia Set
• Japanese G1 Dinoking Gift Set

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Box Sets, Gift Sets and Multi-Packs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Alright TFW, the weekend is upon us and that means we get to enjoy another Saturday morning of Transformers cartoons! Here's a quick reminder of what's on the tube this Saturday, May 16th.

Transformers Robots In Disguise continues its stellar season with Rumble in the Jungle! Be sure to tune in or set your DVR to Cartoon Network at 6:30am EST to catch this episode. If you're on the west coast make sure your alarm is set!

Episode synopsis: While Strongarm's first "solo" mission is marred by an over-protective Bumblebee, Denny's and Fixit's rivalry comes to a head.

Transformers Rescue Bots will also be airing Four-Legged Hero. Discovery Family is the place to be at 1:30 pm EST.

Episode synopsis: Cyber-Dog Servo puts the Rescue Bots' undercover status in jeopardy.

Be sure to stop by our discussion forums to share your thoughts on the episodes. Have fun TFW!

Original Source: What To Watch Saturday: Rumble in the Jungle and Four-Legged Hero! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member D-Drive has sent us the latest Diamond Comics shipping list, for new Transformers books due out next Wednesday! Coming next week is the next part of the Combiner Wars with Transformers #41, as well as the Transformers Treasury Edition, and for those that have not found them yet, Diamond will be shipping the Combiner Wars branded Leader class Megatron and Armada Megatron to stores that stock through them.

Check out the full listings after the break.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 20 May 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Titan series of Transformers releases continues to grow and diversify, with the latest series being "Titan Changers". The Titan Changers, which were first announced back in March at the Australian Toy Fair, are Titans that transform - they are the Action Master Elites to the regular Titan figures' Action Masters. Via the Mexican Hasbro Transformers site, we have official images of both the Optimus Prime and the Bumblebee who are presently the only two known releases in this series.

They feature very simplified transformations along with limited articulation, however they are big and are good entry-level transforming toys for younger fans. They are already out in Hong Kong, so a US release is unlikely to be far off.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Titan Changers Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party Beelzeboss have updated their Weibo with what appears to be images of the finished product images of their "Mad Machine", a custom accessory based on the Generation 1 Immobilizer from the episode of the same name to accompany your Masterpiece Wheeljack. While it will not mode-lock your Transformers like the one in the TV show did, it offers a complement to a Masterpiece toy display and an alternative to the official one included with the hard-to-acquire Masterpiece Exhaust.

Original Source: Beelzeboss Immobilizer Accessory Kit Final Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via OscarFung on Weibo, we have a look at an upcoming release from FansWantIt. The group which has specialized in add-ons for the Movie series Transformers are continuing their trend with their fifth set. FWI-5 according to these images of unpainted prototypes looks to be a selection of weapons for the Movie series Optimus Prime toys, including a pair of swords, a pair of shields, and various blasters. They look to be scaled with the Voyager class molds, rather than the larger, Leader class releases.

Fans Want It have also teased that there are two more related sets in the works - one of which may be a version of Optimus Prime's trailer from Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Watch this space for more information.

Original Source: FansWantIt Accessory Sets for Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member SideSwipe75 just let us know that Combiner Wars Devastator is now up on Amazon.com, but unfortunately, he is currently unavailable for order. However, the listing does give us some new images of Devastator, the individual Constructicons in their robot and vehicle modes, and also the set's box.

Keep checking back, as it hopefully won't be too long before he's in stock and ready to ship!

Original Source: Amazon Listing For Combiner Wars Devastator Including New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our next new Transformers toy gallery is giving some love to the Combiner Wars Voyager class wave 3, and the Protectobot Hot Spot! A new mold, Voyager class entry into the Combiner Wars line, Hot Spot is the leader of the Protectobots and forms the torso of the giant, Defensor!

Hot Spot's fire engine mode is pretty cool. It's a more modern take of the original with its curved front end and updated ladder design. One flaw is that the robot mode hips are expose in this mode - but given the transformations, there is not a lot that can be done to hide them, really. The robot mode is nice and solid - while it lacks a waist joint, there are lots of cool poses you can get out of Hot Spot, and his robot mode design nicely recalls the original toy, while bringing some new stuff to the table. The twin rifles can be combined into a single larger gun, although there's no real way to escape the fact that, yes, he's basically just got two guns plugged into the end of each other in this configuration.

Overall, Hot Spot is a solid figure to round out a fun classics-style Combiner group. He makes for potentially the best torso in the line yet, but we'll go into more detail on that side of things soon. For now, enjoy the gallery of this hot new Voyager class offering:

Combiner Wars Hot Spot Gallery

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: C310 Ginrai @ TFW2005.com

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Jose Lopez, Art Director/Character Designer on Transformers Prime and Robots in Disguise, shared on his Instragram concept art of Optimus Prime and design sketches of Windblade of their appearance in ongoing TV series Robots in Disguise. If the art style strikes a chord with you, be sure to check out the show on Saturdays on these venues.

Check out the images and let us know what you think after the break.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots in Disguise character concept sketches @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Nothing says the middle of May like Vangelus joining Aaron and TJ to consult with the voices in their heads.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 356

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 356 now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Calabask @ TFW2005.com

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AND BOOM! Do you hear that? Because that sounds like someone breaking the sound barrier... Or, perhaps an explosion, followed by someone breaking the sound barrier. In this case it appears to be Runman, Unique Toys take on what might be their Masterpiece version of Blurr whom was spotted by the eagle eyed TFW2005 user, Cheem The Rup on the Weibo of The Unique Toys Club. Which also provided us with out first looks of their versions of Cutthroat and Abominus. This figure is apart of their "Y" Series, which seems like it might indeed be where their masterpiece styled figures shall be placed in. Also of note is the fact that their version of Blurr will also be coming with his Targetmaster, Haywire. Unfortunately, as of this writing we are unsure of the name analog they will be using for Haywire, but we'll keep you updated. Now, go check out the pictures of the speedster, and see if you can outmatch his pace in words per minute in the discussion!

Original Source: Unique Toys Reveals Y-02 Runman! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.