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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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If you're looking to collect the TakarTomy version of the upcoming Insecticons, then you may want to check out these new photos. Tagoal has posted detailed in-hand photos of both TAV-16 Bombshell and TAV-17 Shrapnel. Each figure sports some different paint apps and colors compared to their Hasbro counterparts. So check out a selection of the pics, including comparisons between the two versions, by reading on. Click the links above for a more detailed look.

Original Source: Detailed In-Hand Photos of Transformers Adventure Shrapnel and Bombshell @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Check out a photo of the Transformers Clear Frenzy and Buzzsaw Tape Pack that will be exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con 2015. The Loyal Subjects released the new pic of the duo. they will come packaged in a window box and will be limited to just 500 pieces. The set will be priced at $29.99.

Read on to see the image.

Original Source: Loyal Subjects SDCC Exclusive Clear Frenzy and Buzzsaw Tape Pack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Galvatross @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 member Nevermore for sharing with us the first full picture of Combiner Wars Optimus Maximus taken from Daim Choc's Facebook page. Until now we had seen pictures that showed partial views of the Autobot gestalt, but we had never seen a full glimpse of Optimus Maximus.

Let us know what you think of his full appearance on the boards!

Original Source: Full Combiner Wars Optimus Maximus Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Every Thursday we brought you the latest Transformers: Legends Mobile Game Event News from DeNA. Today we are announcing the closure of the game.

DeNA stated :

Hey TRANSFORMERS Legends fans,

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce some bad news today.

We will be retiring TRANSFORMERS: Legends on September 30th, 2015

We’ve worked very hard to keep TRANSFORMERS: Legends for our loyal playerbase for as long as we possibly could, but unfortunately there isn’t anything else we can do to keep things going. With that being said, we’ve decided to give our players the keys to the kingdom during the last few months of TRANSFORMERS: Legends lifespan.

Starting June 25th:

• All MobaCoin/CyberCash purchase will be shut off (you will still be able to spend your remaining balance on resources packages and the Space Bridges)
• A new additional Medal type, “Shanix”, will be added to the game, which will allow players to purchase premium SpaceBridges(Character/Weapon). Items will be bundled with Premium Space Bridges.
• The complete Cyber-dex will be unlocked for all players to view all the cards in the game.
• All player’s Characters and Weapon Base size will be increased
• All Players will receive a free Devastator Combiner card
• The payout of all rewards, including leaderboard rewards, event point rewards, will be increased

We know how hard it is to watch a game you love sunset, but if you’re looking for more TRANSFORMERS action, we hope you’ll download TRANSFORMERS BATTLETACTICS ,”where you can build a dream team of AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, and go head-to-head against players from around the world in strategic PvP based combat”


2005 Board Members speculated that the game is coming to an end by analyzing the situation that went on for many months. However, we do not have the exact reasons for the Sunset. Currently, the mobile app market has more than 6 Transformers related games and another one by Backflip Studios on the horizon.

The recent popularity of DeNA's own Transformers: Battle Tactics and the rising of the Transformers: Rising may have also played their part in the discontinuation of Transformers: Legends.

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Mobile Game Is Ending @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Two legends of voice acting from our childhoods will be appearing at the Rhode Island Comic Con this November. Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, and Frank Welker, the voice of Megatron, will both be in attendance at the convention over the weekend of 6-8 November.

Naturally, tickets for this rare opportunity to meet both of these great men is limited - find out more at the Rhode Island Comic Con Facebook page.

Original Source: Meet Peter Cullen and Frank Welker at the Rhode Island Comic Con @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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If you are attending Botcon 2015, you may want to check out this print that artist Matt Frank will be offering at his table in Artist's Alley. This print depicts the monstrous Decepticon leader from the Transformers Victory series, Deathsaurus. The robot mode is shown to the front of the print, while in the background, Deathsaurus is shown in full kaiju alternate mode doing what kaiju do best - destroying cities! Line art is by Matt Frank, who is also working on this year's Botcon comic, and colors are by the talented Mr Josh Perez!

Original Source: Deathsaurus by Matt Frank print for Botcon 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via our sister site Cybertron.ca, we can report that the next assortment of Combiner Wars deluxe class figures have arrived in Canada. Combiner Wars Deluxe Wave 3 consists of the Protectobots Rook, Blades, Streetwise, and First Aid. They were sighted at a Walmart in Quebec.

For more Canadian Transformers news and updates, be sure to visit Cybertron.ca!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Deluxe Wave 3 (Protectobots) released in Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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News has also reached us to advise that the Combiner Wars Leader class Megatron and his retool Armada Megatron have arrived at retail in Russia. Sovietbot of our 2005 Boards advises that the pair were found in (Detskiy Mir) "Children's World" in the shopping center "Metropolis" in Moscow. TFW2005 member Subria reports that in addition to the Leaders, the Wave 1 Deluxes were also sighted at the large Childrens' World toy store in the Galleria mall in St Petersburg.

Happy hunting, all!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Leader Megatron and Armada Megatron released in Russia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via E-Hobby, we have some clearer images of the unpainted, grey-and-white prototypes of the next three Transformers Legends releases, Nightbird Shadow (an Arcee remold), Slipstream (remolded from Windblade), and Blackarachnia (a clever remold of Animated Blackarachnia). The new images give us a good look at what has been remolded on all three figures, and all three have substantially different looks than their originals.

Original Source: Transformers Legends Nightbird Shadow, Slipstream and Blackarachnia Clearer Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to snakas.blog95, it appears we have our very first look at another Transformers focused SDCC exclusive, this time being the 1985 cast of Transformers Kreons.

You may recall last year there was the 1984 cast exclusive set, so it only makes sense Hasbro would continue the exclusives with the 1985 cast of characters.

We've mirrored images of which characters are included, so make the jump to see what you're going to be in the hunt for!

Original Source: SDCC Exclusive Set Of 1985 Character Kreons Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Our good friend Maz has shared a few cool images. The pics show off Transformers: Robots in Disguise Clash Of The Transformers Legion Class 2-Packs. We shared news just a couple of weeks ago that these were out in Australia. Notable packs include:

• Bumblebee VS Underbite
• Optimus Prime VS Megatronus

Read on to check out the images.

Original Source: In-Hand Images - Clash of Transformers and Megatronus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is proud to announce that Michael McConnohie, will be a guest at this years convention in Toronto. Known to Transformers fans as the voice of both Tracks and Cosmos in Generation 1, he was also director and writer for the 2001 TV series Robots in Disguise. Mr. McConnohie will be appearing all weekend meeting with attendees.

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 ALEX MILNE, 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: Michael McConnohie to attend TFcon Toronto 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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We've seen a bit of news on the Generations Batallion series prior, but up until this point in-hand images were sparse. Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Joey_Santana, we've got a great set of images showing off Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Starscream from this toy line.

Essentially being big, upscaled Legends Class figures, these toys are about the size of a modern day Voyager class figure (comparison shot with Combiner Wars Optimus Prime included). The articulation is very basic on all three and the plastic quality has been reported as fairly solid. These figures are likely intended by Hasbro to be for the younger audience.

Make the jump to see some of the key shots and continue on to the discussion thread for all photos taken of these three.

Original Source: Generations Batallion Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Starscream In-hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have sent us some official images of the SDCC2015 exclusive Devastator set. Devastator comes in a special display box, and features metallic chrome elements on his design.

These new images show us the SDCC decos of the six individual Constructicons in both of their modes: Bonecrusher, Mixmaster, Scrapper, Scavenger, Long Haul and Hook. There are also some images of the box to admire.

After the break, we also have information from a Hasbro release including the price ($179.99, this toy will also devastate your wallet!)

(For those wondering, the Combiner Hunters set of three femmebots will run for $74.99 at the Con)

Original Source: SDCC 2015 Devastator Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Following the announcement of sunsetting Transformers: Legends mobile game, DeNA has also announced the ending of Transformers: Age Of Extinction Mobile Game.

Unlike TFL, the company has not made an announcement on the web, but the players who logged onto play Transformers: Age Of Extinction today received the message from the game itself.

Closure of AOE was expected since the game was originally conceived to be a part of the Transformers 4 Movie Tie-in Campaign. With future movies on the horizon, Transformers: Age Of Extinction Mobile Game has served its propose. The game ran for a year with several major updates bringing in characters from past movies as well.

You can check out the farewell message, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Age Of Extinction Mobile Game Is Also Ending @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Sighting news! The Robots In Disguise Warrior Class Jazz and Sideswipe figures have been spotted for the first time in the United Kingdom. Spotted by TFW2005 boards member phantomfish in Wigston, the hunt is now on to find these figures and add them to your collection! As always, be sure to utilize our sightings forum to help out fellow collectors.

Original Source: Robots In Disguise Warrior Class Jazz and Sideswipe Spotted In The UK @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: C310 Ginrai @ TFW2005.com

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The official TakaraTomy channel has uploaded the full episode for Transformers Adventure Episode 12, titled "The Samurai Transformer appears" (侍トランスフォーマー、見参). Enjoy the Japanese episode below, and share your thoughts after the break

Original Source: Transformers Adventure Episode 12 Now on YouTube @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Great news for our readers in Australia! It looks like MP-12 Lambor will be getting released there. GoktimusPrime of Ozformers shared the news there. He assisted in the translation for the release. Right now, they don't have any further info on price or the production run numbers.

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A post by Griffin-of-Oz shares this info:

From what I can tell, this would be an Asia/Hong Kong reissue of the Japanese Sideswipe... I can't see any sign of it being a Japanese reissue that has filtered into the Hasbro Asia market (and then through to us in Australia).
Hasbro Asia have been known to have their own "exclusive" reissues of Japanese Transformers, but it can confuse people who might look for this "Japanese" Transformers toy online to compare prices and then can't find it listed at Japanese online stores.

It is listed as being a September release in Asia, so should show up in Australia at around October.

Original Source: MP-12 Lambor Will Have an Australian Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Check out the latest exclusive revealed by The Loyal Subjects. They will have a San Diego Comic-Con 2015 Exclusive set of G1 Constructicons. Here's the info direct from TLS:

Les Schettkoe is back at the podium again at 1p. This is super heat on all levels. The famous Construction "Yellow" Constructicon set in all it's glory! A three pak including Bonecrusher, Longhaul and our Devastating pal Scrapper. Scrapper comes with three sound bites, including the Transformers Theme Song! This three pak is windowbox and only 500 avail for those brave enough to dance with 2/3rds of Devastator.

Check out the image by reading on.

Original Source: Loyal Subjects Yellow Constructicons SDCC 2015 Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Back in April we shared news on a few new IDW Transformers books listed on Amazon. Forum member Predakwon has shared news that two of those listings have been updated. They now include the official cover art for the books. If you missed our previous report, here are the listings:

Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus Volume 2:
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:
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

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Volume 8:
The Decepticon Justice Division discovers that Megatron has joined the Autobots as the crew of the Lost Light start to think that the universe holds no more surprises for them. Of course, they are wrong! Collects issues #39-44.

Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: IDW Publishing (October 7, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1631404520
ISBN-13: 978-1631404528

Read on to see the images.

Original Source: Covers Added To Recent Amazon Transformers Book Listings @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has updated with news for the upcoming Tokyo Toy Show. They will reveal the Unite Warriors Devastator at the show! They've released a teaser image to whet the appetite of fans. It's not the best, but at least it's now official. Commemorative LG-EX Black Convoy and LG-EX Armada Megatron will be on sale at the show. They will also have a showcase of latest products, as well as a special DVD for those visiting the booth.

Read on to see a few images.

Original Source: Tokyo Toy Show Info - Unite Warriors Devastator, Black Convoy, Armada Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Newsarama, we have the preview for Transformers #42:

Transformers #42
THE AFTERMATH! The COMBINER WARS are over, and OPTIMUS PRIME faces the aftermath. Meanwhile on Earth, ARCEE confronts GALVATRON over the fate of two worlds

Check it all out after the break, and be sure to pick up the full issue when it's released next Wednesday!

Original Source: Transformers #42 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Via Transformers España on Facebook, we have some new images of the upcoming and highly-anticipated Combiner Wars Devastator figure, showing off its size, Devastator himself, and also the individual Constructicons.

Make the jump to check it all out!

Original Source: More Images of Combiner Wars Devastator @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group GigaPower has revealed the chromed version of their Masterpiece inspired Snarl figure, Gutter, on their Facebook page. Expected to be released in August of this year, this version of their massive Dinobot figure will of course feature chromed parts, as opposed to their first release of metallic colors. In the update GigaPower also mentioned they are currently working on gathering replacement parts for the metallic release, no word on what fixes are being done to the chrome version.

Hit the discussion link below to take you to the latest update and join in on the discussion.

Original Source: GigaPower Gutter - Chromed Version Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has sent us official images of SDCC 2015 Exclusive Transformers KRE-O Class of 85.

Press Release:

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON CLASS OF 1985 30-Pack
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available through HasbroToyShop.com or Booth #3213 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)

Go back to the…uh, past with this amazing set of retro TRANSFORMERS KREON figures celebrating the radical year 1985! Like last year’s special edition KREON CLASS OF 1984 Yearbook celebrating the 30th anniversary of the debut of the TRANSFORMERS brand, the “new wave” KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON CLASS of 1985 set features 30 amazing TRANSFORMERS characters, all of whom debuted in 1985’s second season of the TRANSFORMERS animated series! Features fan-favorite characters like DEVASTATOR, GRIMLOCK, and OMEGA SUPREME, as well as the KREON debut of ASTROTRAIN, BOMBSHELL, JETFIRE and more! Plus, get the figures ready for their laser-background yearbook photos with awesome ’80s KREON accessories like a denim jacket, custom feathered hairdo and a prophetic Sports Almanac! Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.

Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Kre-O Transformers Kreon Class Of 1985 30-Pack Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.