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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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A new third party group, Voodoo Robots, has entered the scene of unofficial product by revealing what looks to be a masterpiece inspired Ratchet figure. Revealed earlier this week on their Facebook page, we've got a good look at both the alternate and robot modes in the prototype stage, which shows off a very promising take on Ratchet's G1 silhouette.

No other information is available at this time, so stay tuned on the forum thread where we'll update you when info surfaces.

Original Source: Voodoo Robots Reveals "Ratchet" Prototype Figure @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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A new third party group, Voodoo Robots, has entered the scene of unofficial product by revealing what looks to be a masterpiece inspired Ratchet and Ironhide figure. Revealed earlier this week on their Facebook page, we've got a good look at both the alternate and robot modes in the prototype stage, which shows off a very promising take on Ratchet's and Ironhide's G1 silhouettes.

No other information is available at this time, so stay tuned on the forum thread where we'll update you when info surfaces.

Original Source: Voodoo Robots Reveals "Ratchet / Ironhide" Prototype Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member tomac66 for passing along a new image of the upcoming Masterpiece Road Rage. Road Rage is seen here in a scan from the Future King Magazine in a comparison shot to her G1 figure (who would have thought we'd be seeing this pair of Masterpiece and G1 counterparts in our collecting lifetime).

Hit the discussion link below to join in the talk!

Original Source: New Masterpiece Road Rage Image From Future King Magazine @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Calabask @ TFW2005.com

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And the news just keeps on coming. This time we have test shot images of X-Transbot's Arkose, their take on Beachcomber, spotted by TFW2005 user daimchoc on Transbridge Omegalock's Facebook page. As seen here this guy appears to be compatible with at least Dr. Wu's Spike and Sparkplug so there may be hope for the MP-10 and MP-22 figures as well! All in all, this piece is looking pretty good, so here's hoping the final product looks just as good if not better when it comes out, which is tentatively scheduled for June. Now, check out those pictures and give us your thoughts on this bad boy!

Staff edit: More images have been mirrored courtesy of X-Transbots' Facebook page.

Original Source: X-Transbot's Arkose Test Shot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Facebook page of the Lunar Toy Store, we have a really cool project that was just revealed by Spark Toys. Shown off in its prototype stage is a Don Figueroa inspired design of "The War Within Optimus Prime." The War Within is a six-part miniseries published by Dreamwave Comics in the early 2000's. Some more information from Spark Toys:

Improvements are still being applied to the figure, but this is a very close look at what is to come. Its about the same size as MP-08 Grimlock.

Hit the discussion link below to share your thoughts on this figure and be sure to check out the pics after the jump.

Original Source: Spark Toys Reveals The War Within Optimus Prime Prototype @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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More news continues to trickle in for this potential Generations / Combiner Hunters Arcee, this update we thought was worth sharing. In the new batch of images, from Facebook user Oscar Fung and TFW2005 member daimchoc, we've learned this figure has new hands that look to be 5mm compatible and can hold standard pegged weapons now. Some collectors found the regular release of Arcee to have some slight issues with the way her fists were molded, so this may be a welcome change.

Make the jump to see the mirrored images and be sure to post in the ongoing thread for these potential Generations releases!

Original Source: More Images Of Potential Generations Arcee Repaint @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Calabask @ TFW2005.com

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Coming to us from Kelvin Chan of the Talk Transformers Facebook group, it would appear as though Takara's Unite Warriors Superion is going to be released to our fellow Transfans in Australlia! Right now, as it stands, it appears as though this set will be a Toys'R'Us exclusive that is slated for a July release, but the price is currently not known. Another interesting tidbit in the set is that the name of Silverbolt's shield was voted for by some Aussie fans, which is a pretty cool thing all around. This would be good news indeed for our brothers and sisters down there, and here's hoping Menasor and other combiners join them as well. Take a look at the pictures of the box front, and some of the instruction booklet provided by Kelvin, and give us your thoughts, and some congratulations to our fellow fans down in Australia, after the jump!

Original Source: Takara Unite Warriors Superion to be released in Australlia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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If you're a non-attendee and you'd liek to get it on the registration action, now's your chance to do so. Botcon has opened Non-Attendee Registration for Botcon 2015 Sets. You can So Click Here to register. There are only a limited number of sets available for non-attendees.

Also, they have revealed a new souvenir t-shirt. It features con exclusive Oilmaster in a Western "Wanted Poster" style. This will be available for purchase at the show.

Botcon 2015 is held June 18th-21st. The box set this year is Cybertron’s Most Wanted, featuring The Thief - Packrat, The Muscle - Battletrap, The Loose Cannon - Shattered Glass Stepper, The Boss - Megatron, and last but certainly not least, The Bounty Hunter - Oilmaster. Botcon is also going to have some very exciting guests - Frank Welker (Generation 1 and Prime Megatron, Soundwave, Mirage, Frenzy, Mixmaster Trailbreaker, and so many more! ), Susan Blu(Generation 1 Arcee and voice director of Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Transformers Animated and the first 11 episodes of Transformers Prime), Derrick J. Wyatt(art director and lead character designer of Transformers Animated), John Moschitta(Generation 1 and Animated Blurr), and Kojin Ono (Diaclone toy designer).

Original Source: Botcon Update - Registration and New Tee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Global Consumer Conference 2015 is taking place today and Hasbro just finished their presentation few moments ago. As usual TFW2005 has the event covered for you.

Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner was more than happy to discuss what the company has in store (literally) for us in the future.

Key points discussed:

• Upcoming Transformers toylines and entertainment.
• Tidbits from Transformers Cinematic Universe.
• Spinoff movies to focus around Bumblebee and other characters.
• More TF Comic Books, TV Series, Video Games planned.
• A secret Animatronic toyline planned for the future.
• Plans for the Star Wars series.
• New Frozen toyline by Hasbro and the success of My Little Pony.

Check out our full report, after the jump. Make sure to stick with TFW2005 as we bring you the best coverage around when it comes to Transformers content from BotCon 2015 and SDCC 2015.

Original Source: Global Consumer Conference 2015 - Upcoming Transformers Movie Plans & More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member tomac66 for passing along a new image of the upcoming Masterpiece Road Rage. Road Rage is seen here in a scan from the Future King Magazine in a comparison shot to her G1 figure (who would have thought we'd be seeing this pair of Masterpiece and G1 counterparts in our collecting lifetime).

Hit the discussion link below to join in the talk!

Original Source: New Masterpiece Road Rage Image From Future King Magazine @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: MetalStorm @ TFW2005.com

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Unleash the beast! Prepare to Maximize as Optimus Primal or Rattrap, or to Terrorize as Predacon Megatron and Dinobot! Fellow board member, FanimusMaximus has brought us news of a new Battle Tactics Event.

It seems in this event, Optimus Primal is now......a bat? And Megatron is an alligator? Also, the honor-bound former Predacon now Maximal has been placed back into the Predacon camp.

This is a limited time event, so join now while you can!

Transformers Battle Tactics

Original Source: Transformers Battle Tactics Event: Beast Wars @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: MetalStorm @ TFW2005.com

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New images of RID 2015 Wave 4 Warrior and Legion figures have been found on Robot Kingdom's Facebook Page. We now have a good look at both Grimlock's and Bumblebee's repaints.

Gold Armor Grimlock seems to be a straight up repaint with a G1-style scheme, and a new head sculpt. Elbows look unchanged, but unknown if the issue with the first Grimlock has fixed.

Stealth Bumblebee gets a color reversal... and now has yellow wheels!

Both waves are in stock and available for order!

Robot Kingdom Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Wave 4- Case of 8 - $138.90

Robot Kingdom Robots In Disguise 2015 Legion Wave 4- Case of 8 - $49.90

Original Source: New Images of Robots in Disguise 2015 Warrior Wave 4 and Legion Wave 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: MetalStorm @ TFW2005.com

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Fellow board member, LazerWave, spotted this bit of info posted by Benzo of our sister site, Cybertron.CA:

"Thanks to a sighting by cybertron.ca member Sun Swipe Prime, we now know that wave 3 Transformers Combiner Wars Voyagers has been released at Canadian retail. Voyager Hotspot and Cyclonus have been found at a Toys R Us in British Columbia.

Also thanks to down_shift for letting us know that wave 3 Transformers Generations Legends have also been released. Viper, Warpath and Groove have been spotted at a Walmart in Ontario."

Check out the story after the jump, and let the hunt begin!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Wave 3 Voyagers and Legends found in Canada. @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: MetalStorm @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to fellow board member, SeanTF1967, we have learned that the official TakaraTomy Channel has uploaded the full episode for

Episode 10.

Check out the episode, then join the discussion after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Adventure Episode 10 Now on Youtube @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Generations Titan Class Devastator is set to be one of the biggest releases of this summer, both figuratively and literally! Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Cheem The Rup, we wanted to pass along some more new images of this gestalt that also include individual Constructicon shots. Thanks to Weibo users 少主狸卖萌时间 and Starscream for the original images.

Also of interest, a few of the shots do show off the upcoming Leader Class Starscream as seen in the IDW comics as well as another huge release upcoming this summer: the Generation 1 Reissue Trypticon!

Images are mirrored after the jump so check them out and continue this discussion with the discussion link below!

Original Source: Generations Devastator - More New Images Of Individual Constructicons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Here's the latest from TFW2005 sponsor Robot Kingdom. Make the jump to the discussion thread to see the update in its entirety.
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Here is a quick update from Robotkingdom.

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For every USD50 ordered, 4 pack of TF Movie 3 Trading card will be included.

For over USD300 Order, A Card Album will also be included!

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1275 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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For those who enjoyed watching the first 13 episodes of Q Transformers we have some good news! Starting this July 6th a second season of the Q Transformers will begin! We're using a web translation to gather this information from Anime.tv, so some of the details are still not concrete, but it's clear there will be more episodes for these little Transformers!

As more information surfaces we'll be sure to update you. Head on over to the discussion thread to share some of your reactions.

Original Source: Q Transformers Gets A Second Season! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Check out some images comparing the packaging and figures of TakaraTomy's Legends LG-13 Megatron and Hasbro's Generations Megatron. The images come courtesy of Higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com. You can check out the images by reading on.

Original Source: Legends LG-13 Megatron and Generations Megatron Comparison Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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I personally don't recall seeing this elsewhere. Japanese toy site Juusankaidan has images for a Japanese Kreon Capsule Vending Machine. They posted a detailed gallery of the G1 style Bumblebee that came from the machine, as well as a few images of the vending machine itself. According to the site, these popped up in February and are priced at 200 yen each (about $1.61 USD).

You can read on for the images. If they've been reported on before, then please enjoy this refresher.

Original Source: Vending Machine for Japanese Kreon Mini Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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We just got word that the final voting for the Transformers Hall of Fame is live now in the official Transformers App!

You can make your choice in the app for the finalists in the following categories:

Favorite Transformers Character: Galvatron, Optimus Primal, Prowl.

Best Combiner: Bruticus, Devatstator, Predaking.

Best Musical Act: Anne Bryant, Vince DiCola, Weird Al Yankovic.

Cast your vote in the official Transformers App, downloadable for various systems here.

Original Source: Transformers Hall of Fame Final Voting LIVE @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today's set of Featured Ebay Auctions all focus on the tyrant known as Megatron. Over the last 30+ years, Megatron has taken many forms. Be it the fan favorite Walther P-38 pistol, a helicopter, a tank, a jet, or even a T-Rex, Megatron has always been a formidable figure. Take a look at some of those many figures below.

• Lucky Draw Gold Transformers Animated Megatron and Optimus Prime
• G1 Factory Sealed Megatron
• Botcon 2008 Exclusive Shattered Glass Megatron Sealed
• Heroes of Cybertron PVC Megatron Sealed
• Beast Wars Transmetal 2 Dragon Megatron MISB
• Transformers Worlds Smallest G1 Megatron
• Takara Tomy Mega Drive Megatron
• Vintage G2 Transformers Megatron Go-Bots MISB
• Nike Calvin Johnson Megatron
• Transformers Animated Leader Class Megatron MISB
• Robots in Disguise Megatron Factory Sealed
• Transformers 2007 Movie Leader Class Megatron MISB
• Megatron Ultra Beast Wars Transformers Sealed
• Transformers Energon The Powerlinx Battles: Powerlinx Optimus Prime and Megatron
• Kidslogic Transformers G1 Gold Megatron Toy Soul Exclusive
• Prime 1 Studio Transformers Megatron Polystone Bust Statue Battle Ver.
• Transformers Alternity Nissan Fairlady Z Megatron
• Transformer Generation 2 Hero Megatron

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - We Summon Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Who summons Megatron?

Peace through tyranny! Our next gallery is a long-overdue look at the Generations Combiner Wars Leader class Megatron! This Megatron goes back to the iconic original Megatron look, and boy, does he deliver - the robot mode is a fantastic update that captures so much of the original design.

In getting his classic look updated, Megatron has traded up his gun mode for a powerful looking tank mode. This gives the robot mode some tank elements, including the tank gun as the iconic Megatron arm cannon (with option to flip it round for a more Generation 1 look). If we had to pick one flaw, it's the shoulders - they sit rather low, so rotating the arms 90 degrees forward looks awkward. There's plenty of poses that hide this, though, so it can be worked around - and it does allow for a fully rotateable tank turret.

Overall, Leader Megatron is a fantastic example of the service Hasbro is doing for fans - a robot mode that is quite possibly the definitive Classics-style robot, an awesome tank, and plenty of scope to recreate many iconic poses, including the "such heroic nonsense" pose.

Check out our gallery to see for yourself!

Combiner Wars Leader Megatron gallery

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

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member DecepticusPrime comes to us tonight with news of a potential new product listing being found in a store database, this time being Leader Class Skywarp - which, if true, will presumably be a repaint of the Leader Thundercracker/Starscream mold. Perhaps this will be fully revealed at one of the upcoming conventions?

Check out an image of the listing he provided with us after the jump, and stay tuned to TFW as we bring you all the upcoming news at Botcon and SDCC!

Original Source: Rumor: Leader Class Skywarp Incoming? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party Hero Hobby have shared with us some images of their QD-01, an unofficial, super-deformed Dinobot Grimlock. Unlike other offerings, this super-deformed Grimlock looks to be fully capable of transforming. He's a cute version of the Grimlock we know and love - check out the images and see what you think.

Original Source: Hero Hobby QD-01 Grimlock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Galvatross @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to some TFW2005 members we have some sightings at US retail of Transformers: Robots in Disguise Three Step Changer Steeljaw. The Decepticon Steeljaw makes up the third wave of the Three Step Changers in the Robots in Disguise toy line. TFW2005 member worldsgreatest spotted the newly released figure at a Target in Hanover, Pennsylvania. On the other side of the country TFW2005 member alkamist spotted Steeljaw at a Pleasant Hill, California Toys "R" Us.

Happy hunting Transformers fans, and keep checking TFW2005 for all of the latest Transformers news and sightings!

Original Source: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Three Step Steeljaw Spotted at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.