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Originally posted by: MetalStorm @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to fellow board member, HighCaptSpock, we are able to inform you that you can now pre-register for CybFest NW 2015! CybFest NW is a celebration of the Transformers culture, with a Pacific Northwest twist! This event is to be held at the Kent Commons Community Center in Kent, Washington on August 22.

Click here to pre-register as a dealer or attendee.

Join the discussion after the jump!

Original Source: CybFest NW 2015 Pre-Registration is now live! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus joins Aaron and TJ to talk hot scoops from GlobCon 2015 and devise new ways to terrorize with blindfolds.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 358

And be sure to check out the latest Supplemental episode, featuring a chat with Colin TFcon about his upcoming conventions in Toronto and Charlotte!

Supplemental 44 - TFCON PREP 2015 - May 27 2015

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 358 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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According to toonzone.net, title names for episodes 15 and 16 of Robots In Disguise have been revealed, as well as air dates for each episode.

Saturday June 27th - 6:30am EST- Even Robots Have Nightmares
Saturday July 4th - 6:30am EST - Some Body, Any Body

Thanks to TFW2005 boards member abates for passing along the news. Make the jump over to the discussion thread to discuss!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Episodes 15 and 16 English Titles Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 members JaY88 and mcluskyism for passing along some retail sighting news from the UK. Wave 4 of the Transformers Hero Mashers line has been spotted, which will contain Robots In Disguise versions of Optimus Prime, Strongarm and Clampdown. This is the first place that Clampdown has been made available in toy form!

This looks to be the first place worldwide that this assortment is available - like the previous assortment which has been turning up in Australia, Canada, the UK and Germany since February this year, these have yet to hit the USA.

Make the jump to discuss the find and see the mirrored image.

Original Source: Transformers Hero Mashers Wave 4 Released At UK Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier this week we reported Mastermind Creations announcement of Stuido OX Inspired Insecticons. At that time "Shrapnel" was being refined, but we've received an update showing off that particular prototype in full (images mirrored after the jump).

Potestas, Calcitrant, and Inflecto are all still in the prototype stage, but updates seem to be moving along at a good pace. Hit the discussion link below to continue the talk.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Studio OX Inspired Insecticons - Potestas Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Lost-Zzl on Weibo, we have some new images of the Masterpiece Generation 2 Bumblebee. A shiny redeco of the existing Masterpiece Bumblebee, this new version of Bumblebee swaps out the Exo-Suit that came with the regular release for a rocket pack, as used by Bumblebee in the classic Generation 1 two-part episode Dinobot Island. Check out the images attached to this post.

Original Source: Masterpiece Generation 2 Bumblebee new images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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New Jersey Collectors Con is pleased to announce this years Mega Door Prize SDCC 2015 Devastator Gift Set! The SDCC Titan Devastator stands 18 inches tall and is stated to feature vac metalized elements on the deco, it seems that this will be on the chest wing and Mixmaster's drum, amongst other places.

When and Where Is The Next New Jersey Collectors Con?
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, August 2nd 2015!

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: NJCC Mega Door Prize Announcement SDCC Devastator Gift Set! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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As fans, we always discuss various aspects of this wonderful franchise. There's love, there's hate. Agreements, arguments. This is why Transformers is one of the best franchises in the world. And then there's kids; one of the target demographics. So, what do they have to say about Transformers? That's exactly the question the producers of "Kids React" asked from this bunch of kids. The answers sure are eye-openers. Find out what they have to say...

Original Source: Kids React - Transformers Episode @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Maketoys has updated their website with the announcement of another installment in their "Re:Master" series. This time we have the Visualizors team, a Masterpiece styled Reflector. According to their website the figures are 16cm tall, consist of Rangefinder, Monocular and Analyzer, and are schedule for a July release date. These figures seemed to have been ramped up in production/release over the first three announced Maketoys Masterpiece styled releases. Most likely to compete with 3rd party releases from Fanstoys and KFC.

You can check out the images after the jump and share your thoughts in the discussion thread!

Original Source: Maketoys Visualizor (Masterpiece Style Reflector) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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The official Q-Transformers website has updated with info on the second season of the Japanese show. The announcement gives fans a look at a few new characters:

• Starscream
• Soundwave
• Shockwave

The second season will debut in Japan on Monday, July 6th at 6:55 PM local time. Read on to check out the images.

Original Source: Update On Characters Appearing In Q-Transformers Season 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The schedule for Botcon 2015 has now been made available. For those attending (and those following our coverage at home) you might want to take a look at this.

The key panels for news are on Saturday. Saturday 20 June from Noon-12:50 is the ubiquitous Hasbro Product Preview panel (aka, new shinies for you to put money aside for!). That's followed the same day at 3:00-3:50 with the Transformers Collectors’ Club Roundtable, where we just might see some 2016 fan club exclusives! Notably, neither IDW for Transformers comics or Hasbro Studios for the cartoons are represented, so guess for those, we're waiting for SDCC.

There's also plenty more panels for those attending to check out. There's a "Behind the characters" session with Derrick Wyatt on the Friday, along with a "Birth of Transformers" panel, where we're hoping Kojin Ono might share some of his experience in creating the earliest toys that would become Transformers. Saturday brings us a G1 retrospective panel and a panel about the Japanese perspective, along with a panel about the online Transformers Fandom. Sunday has a panel about the art of Transformers, along with a script reading titled "The Return of Blurr", featuring the talents of Susan Blu,
John Moschitta, Frank Todaro & friends.

It's all in all a nice and varied convention panel selection, with more than just toys to look forward to. We hope all who are attending take the time to embrace the opportunity offered by these panels - and share their thoughts and feedback on our 2005 boards!

Botcon 2015 is taking place in the Pheasant Run resort, in St. Charles, Illinois, over the weekend of 19-21 June. To find out more and pre-register, head on over to Botcon.com.

Original Source: Botcon 2015 Schedule @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Check out the latest update from our sponsor at TFsource. You can see the main update below, but you'll find a more extensive update by clicking the discussion link.

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Great News Sourcefans!
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In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Generations - Combiner Wars 2015 - Wave 3 - Now Instock!
2. Now Instock - Warbotron Sly Strike, Fierce Attack and X-Ray!
3. Updated Unique Toys Ordin Images!
4. Now up for preorder - BadCube OTS-0567 - Evil Bug Corps Set of 3!
5. Now Instock - War in Pocket - X05 Tyrant & X06 Hurricane Set and D03C Cocomone!
6. New 3rd Party Custom Instock and Preorder Items!
7. TAV15 Lockdown, TAV16 Bombshell & TAV17 Shrapnel due Instock next week!
8. New preorder from Machine Boy - Space Roamer!
9. New preorder up - X-transbots Andras!
10. Now Instock - ToyWorld Combiners - Shinebug, Sideload and Expressway!
11. Now Instock - MMC Warrior - R-09 Eupatorium!
12. New reveal from Fans Toys - FT-13 Mercenary!
13. Now up for preoder - MP-26 Masterpiece Road Rage!
14. Now Instock - Fansproject's Lost Exo-Realm LER-03 Volar & Velos!

Original Source: TFsource SourceNews -Combiner Wars, Warbotron, Unique Toys and More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Back in November, HEROCROSS released a Hybrid Metal Figuration Optimus Prime Figure based on his appearance in the first Transformers live action film. They have just released a pre-production photo, and posted pre-orders, for a Hybrid Metal Figuration Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime Figure.

The 6" tall HMF#021 Optimus Prime will have 32 points of articulation and light up LED features in the base (Autobot Symbol) and yes. The figure will come with seven interchangeable hands, a display stand, a sword and a shield. It's priced at $998 HKD (about $128 USD) and is scheduled for release on June 25th (disregard the In Stock notification on the pre-order page).

Read on to see a few images.

Original Source: Hybrid Metal Figuration Age of Extinction Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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UK Retailer Smyths Toys has revealed a brand new set of images featuring Transformers: Robots In Disguise Mega Optimus Prime. For the first time, we have a good look at a gimmick for the toy (probably paying homage to the Armada Optimus Prime); where the RID Minicon toys can be attached to the figures as additional armor.

Product Details
Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Optimus Prime can convert from mighty robot mode to semi truck mode in just 3 steps. You can unlock Mega Optimus Prime character in the Transformers Robots in Disguise app by scanning your figure’s badge into the app. (Device not included.) Decepticons will never be able to handle your fast-changing Mega Optimus Prime figure!

Features

• Figure converts in 3 steps
• Robot mode and semi truck mode
• Mini-Con figures attach
• Suitable for ages 6+
• Contents: A figure and mini con figures
• Batteries Not Required

Original Source: New Images Of Transformers: Robots In Disguise Mega Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Alterator for reporting a purchase of an Age of Extinction Power Battlers Vehicon! This retail find, a first for US stores, was found at a local Ross in Central Florida for the grand total of $5.99.

At least one other sighting was reported on a Transformers Facebook group, Transformers Addicts. We're not sure if this is the same sighting or a different one, but either way we hope those that are looking for this Vehicon get their hands on one.

Hit the discussion link below for more info.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Power Battlers Vehicon Purchased At Ross @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to board member abates, we have details on upcoming Transformers Robots in Disguise episode 22 through 24. These are translated from the French site Programme TV.

#22: Amis jurés (Sworn Friends)
Dinobot Grimlock discovers an escaped prisoner with whom he sympathizes. He helps them flee, but it does not take long to destroy everything and terrorize humans. Our hero will have to join forces to stop it. Denny redecorates a motorhome for Russell who is afraid that his father makes too cheesy decor.

#23: La reine des abeilles (The Queen Bee)
Autobot Sideswipe meets a loner missioned by Primus. The newcomer agrees to team up with the little band of Bumblebee to face a Decepticon that looks very much like a queen bee ...

#24 Fantômes et imposteurs (Ghosts and Imposters)
Bumblebee decides to show his team the beauty of planet Earth. He takes them to a ghost town in the Far West. But a Decepticon able to take any form awaits them...

Original Source: Details on Transformers: Robots in Disguise Eps 22 - 24 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Maketoys news continues as they've also updated their website with color images of Axle, their version of Groove! This figure which will come with the rest of the Protectobots in their "Guardia" combiner set. Scheduled release date on Maketoys' website is July, but take that with a grain of salt at the moment. The new pictures show Axle in various poses showing off his poseability and also include one shot of his motorcycle mode. It's extremely impressive looking so far.

Check out the images by clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Maketoys Guardia Axel (Groove) Colored Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More 3rd party news this morning from Maketoys, as their website has also revealed colored test shot images of Cupola, their version of a Masterpiece styled Generation 1 Chromedome. The head of the figure is unpainted at this time, but the rest of the figure gives us a clear indication of how this is shaping up thus far. The figure is scheduled for a July release.

Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: Maketoys Cupola (Masterpiece Styled Chromedome) Colored Test Shot Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsors BigBadToyStore and TFsource have opened up preorders for wave 4 of the Combiner Wars toy lines. Specifically interesting to us in this bit of news is the preorder for the deluxe wave, which we all assumed was coming but now it's official. This wave will contain:

Ironhide
Mirage
Sunstreaker
Prowl

You can find the various preorders for all wave 4 of Combiners Wars figures with the links below:

BigBadToyStore:

Deluxe - Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, Prowl
Leader Class Starscream
Optimus Maximus

TFsource:

Deluxe - Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, Prowl
Leader Class Starscream
Optimus Maximus (no single listing as of yet)

Original Source: Generations Combiner Wars Wave 4 Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Mr. Chaos has come through again with store listings for the following Transformers Generations Legends figures:

• Ravage
• Rumble
• Wheelie

Wether Soundwave's minions are tapes this time around remains to be seen, so stay tuned!

Original Source: Generations Legends Wheelie, Ravage And Rumble Listings @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: C310 Ginrai @ TFW2005.com

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Planet X has shared on Facebook color prototype images of the next figure in their line of Fall of Cybertron Dinbots, named PX-05 Quirinus (Slag / Slug homage). These images shows off the robot mode's range of articulation in a wide range poses, and also the accessories, including energon sword and scabbard, that will come with the figure. Images only shows the figure's robot mode right now, but Dino mode images are sure to follow shortly. Stay tuned by checking out the images and the discussion after the jump!

Original Source: Planet X PX-05 Quirinus (Fall of Cybertron Slag/Slug) Colored Prototype @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: C310 Ginrai @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy Mall has announced the next character to be featured in their G1 Card Campaign will be everyone's favorite Autobot Scount, Bumble (Bumblebee).

From June 1st to June 30th, 2015, you can obtain this card with a purchase of Transformers product totaling 3,000 yen or more at TakaraTomy Mall, while supply last.

Are you following the Japanese campaign? Check out the official announcement and let us know after the break.

Original Source: TakaraTomy Mall G1 Card Campaign for June 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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iTunes Australia is giving access to download upcoming episodes from Transformers: Robots In Disguise.

Even Robots Have Nightmares
Released: 05 April 2015
When Denny and the Bots are captured, Russell must keep his cool to protect the team from a Decepticon who gives life to the Autobots’ worst fears.

Some Body, Any Body
Released: 11 April 2015
When the Team’s latest quarry leaves Sideswipe powerless, the young Autobot must learn that he can’t always rely on his physical prowess.

One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing
Released: 12 April 2015
Drift returns to Earth in pursuit of disgruntled runaway Jetstorm – just as the Bee Team must contend with Springload and Quillfire flying the coop.

Deep Trouble
Released: 18 April 2015
Incorrect Description: Drift returns to Earth in pursuit of disgruntled runaway Jetstorm – just as the Bee Team must contend with Springload and Quillfire flying the coop.

The Champ
Released: 19 April 2015
When a Decepticon Gladiator and his cheating Manager enter a human Demolition Derby, Grimlock, Denny and Fixit pose as competitors.

The Trouble with Fixit
Released: 25 April 2015
An attempt to fix ailing Fixit goes horribly wrong, converting the Mini-Con into a fully weaponized and lethal prison guard who mistakes the Bee Team for Decepticon fugitives

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise Unaired Episodes Available On iTunes Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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An Exhibition featuring Transformers was held last May at the Modoo Mall, Spain. Hasbro has upload a small video from the event at their Official You Tube Channel.

The event consisted of:

• Movie 1 Camaro.
• Transformers Toy Exhibits including Combiner Wars Devastator.
• Movie Bumblebee Statue.
• Play Area for kids to play with Transformers: Robots In Disguise toys.
• Meet And Greet Optimus Prime.
• Video Games area featuring Transformers Console Games by High Moon Studios.

Original Source: Video Of Transformers Interactive Exhibition At Modoo Mall In Spain @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good news, Transformers fans! Combiner Wars Voyager Wave 3 - that is, Hot Spot and Cyclonus - have been found at US retail, in a Washington State Walmart.

This is good news for those with the rest of the Protectobots as it means the gang is all here and you can form Defensor!

Happy hunting, one and all!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Voyager Hot Spot and Cyclonus found at US retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.