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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In an interview with the USA Today and mirrored on his own site, Michael Bay talks about the challenges of filming in Egypt, at the pyramids and the ruins of Petra. Naturally such a once in a lifetime event meant even the crew were awestruck (John Turturro is said to have had a tear in his eye at one point), so Michael Bay had to remind everyone they were there to shoot a movie! Check out the full article by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: Michael Bay Interview with USA Today on filming at the Pyramids @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Vansch at HK-TF has recieved a sample of a new Arcee figure. This Arcee is different from the deluxe release and from the Human Alliance Autobot Skids with Mikaela set pack in.

Click on the title for all images.

Original Source: Mystery Arcee Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Board member tfctoys has posted a gallery of the Alternity Super Black Convoy. As a bonus he has included images with the new Gear of War 2 LED rifle.

Click on the title for more.

Original Source: TFC-005 Gear of War 2 New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The "biggest" Decepticon of all has weighed in - in the UK! The $100 Constructicon Devastator, who is guaranteed to devastate your savings along with any helpless Autobots in his way, has been released at UK catalogue chain Argos in their Argos Extra stores. He's also up on their website for the UK retail price of £100.

Keep up to date with the local Transformers sightings in your area on our Transformers Sightings board.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Devastator Released in the UK @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Just released in the UK, we now have our first full review of Revenge of the Fallen's Constructicon Devastator courtesy of 2005 Boards member Frenzy_Rumble, and as befits a character this huge, it is a massive review! We have a 50 image strong gallery for you, a text review weighing up the pros and cons of this massive Transformer and covering all his different features which you can read by clicking on the title of this story to read more. We've also got a three part video review covering everything you would want to know about Devastator but were afraid to ask! You can check these out below:

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Devastator Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy will be reissuing MP-04 Masterpiece Convoy/Optimus Prime(Perfect Edition) in October, according to Digitami. The most popular masterpiece figure, it raised the bar for Transformers toys, and is arguably the best Transformer ever made.

Click on the thumbnail to the left to take a refresher look!

Original Source: MP-04 Masterpiece Convoy Perfect Edition To Be Reissued @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Super Black Alternity Convoy Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TF08.net has posted some back of package images of the Revenge of the Fallen Autobot Skids and Mudflap Ice Cream Truck. These images reveal the bio of this incarnation of the twins and hints at why they put in for that upgrade to the Chevy Beat and Chevy Trax.

AUTOBOT SKIDS and MUDFLAP have always been close, but this is a little ridiculous. Equipped with experimental combination technology, they use their newfound ability to help the other AUTOBOTS hunt rogue DECEPTICONS wherever they hide. Unfortunately, they have so much difficulty hanging onto each other in vehicle mode that they spend more time struggling to stay on the road then they do fighting.

The tech specs are also revealed, although naturally as these are the same characters, the actual tech spec values are no different to the already released individual versions of the characters.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Ice Cream Truck Bio and Tech Specs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Several members of our 2005 Boards are reporting spotting these cool collectible dog tags at Target stores. These are produced by Topps cards and are presumably what are being released for the US market in the place of the ones by Popbox collectibles that we reported on earlier this week. There are 24 different styles, plus rare rainbow foil chase tags. They come blindpacked so you might have to pick up a few packs to get the tag of the character you want, but at only $2.99 a pack, you can afford a couple of extras.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Dog Tags for the US Market @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Alternity Megatron (Silver) Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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As always thanks to TFW contributor SydneyY we can now bring you Alternity Convoy Super Black's bio:

This Convoy, who uses "Vector - 704" Auto Avatar, is one with a unique background; he was once a disciple of the evil until he was redeemed and joined Alternity.

He was once a Convoy in a world no longer exist. He was reproduced by Unicron and for several thousand years tormented, then turned into a destruction machine without a soul. He was defeated by Cybertron after a fierce battle, and 9 hundred thousand years later, in Alternity era, he was welcomed among the Convoys.

His soul has been healed by the power and mercy of the Superior One, and reborn as V-704, he arrived in present time Earth to work faithfully for the Alternity mission.

V-704 behaves as a thoughtful and skilled warrior, but sometimes fights quite ruthlessly because of his different past battle experiences from other Convoys, and he secretly wishes to fight Unicron, but to concentrate on the urgent mission, which is to deal with their arch enemy Hytherion and Megatron, he has buried his personal desire deep inside.

Click on the title and check out our Resources section for more.

Original Source: Alternity Convoy Super Black Bio @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon Japan has given us some new views of the upcoming Revenge Swerve deluxe figure. Swerve is based on the deluxe Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept figure, being in fact a repaint of Revenge of the Fallen Sideswipe sporting a new head.

Click on the title to see his new mug and also more pics of the complete figure.

Original Source: New Images of Takara-Tomy Revenge Swerve @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Hobby Search has listed the following Transformers items for release later this year(mostly Revenge of The Fallen figures).

October:

• RA-21 Bumblebee & Sam Witwicky
• RA-22 Sideswipe & Sergeant Epps
• RA-23 Arcee
• RD-17 Long Haul
• RD-18 Grindor
• Encore18 Skids
• A-02 Nissan FAIRLADY Z Megatron/Diamond Black

November

• RA-24 Buster Optimus Prime
• RA-25 Skids & Mikaela Banes

Buster Optimus Prime is described as having lights and sounds, and mech-alive gimmicks. It is also listed for 8,190 yen with a discounted price of 7,371 yen(which is the cost of the leader class figures). Could this be a retooled version of the leader class figure with blasters, as shown in the beginning of the movie and video game?

Original Source: New TakaraTomy Revenge Of The Fallen Figures Including Buster Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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TF08 has anounced that the forthcoming Custom MP02 Ultra Magnus Trailer has been canceled. After its release being pushed back for months and no information or updates have been posted, this was stated by user TF08:

The preorder Failed ! We are so sorry about the long time waiting for it. But the final product is too bad for everyone, so , We decided to end this big mistake, The designer give us a totally failed product. We are so sorry about it. Please contact us for the refund, Sorry again.

Click on the title for all images of this unreleased fan mod, and also to discuss on our boards.

Original Source: Custom Masterpiece 02 Ultra Magnus Trailer Canceled @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Board member hailwind-0 has managed to get an image portraying the new Takara-Tomy Buster Optimus Prime from the Revenge toyline. The figure is based on the normal Leader figure but has added boosters and parts on his back, a gun that can be hand held or attached as seen in the movie, and a new head with an exposed mouth.

Click on the title to discuss on our boards.

Original Source: New Revenge Buster Optimus Prime Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TF08.net has posted a back of box image for the upcoming Masterpiece Skywarp. The back of the box also reveals the bio and tech specs for Skywarp, and gives us our first look at the official photography of the toy. Check out the image by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: US Masterpiece Skywarp Packaging Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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SG Collect was at attendance for "The Carnival at SAM" held at the Singapore Arts Museum today. The 300 piece limited resin DFT-01 kit was put officially on sale.

Included with the kit was a pre-cut silver foil sticker, black & white comic, biocard, and instructions.

Click on the title for all images.

Original Source: New SG Collect DFT-01 (Drift) Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The third wave of Revenge of the Fallen Gravity Bots, featuring new mold Autobot Skids and redeco Bolt Bumblebee, is popping up at retail in stores all across the US! If these cool automatic transforming Transformers are your thing, check out your local stores now, or better still, check your state sightings thread in our Transformers Sightings section to see if anyone locally has found them before you go hunting to save yourself some gas!

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Gravity Bots Wave 3 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new variant version of the Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Cannon Bumblebee has been spotted in Singapore! This new version of Cannon Bumblebee, who ships in the same wave as the "Mudflap" license plate variant of Mudflap, features clear blue plastic windows on his vehicle mode instead of the frosted blue plastic that was all but opaque on the first release versions. According to Louisiana based member Haloid1177, most stores that are restocking wave 3 are restocking with this version of Bumblebee, rather than the frosted windows version, so this may be a running change.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Cannon Bumblebee Variant @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Toho-a-Park of Japan, has published a Revenge ultimate guide. The guide will be a Transformers database including, but not limited, to information about toys, comics, history and memorabilia. It will be limited to 15000 copies.

Click on the title for more images and info.

Original Source: Toho-a-Park Revenge Ultimate Guide @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Modxtoy has listed some new Hyper Hobby 08 scans. Pictured are Takara-Tomy's Revenge and Encore figures for release and the movie's japanese premier.

Click on the title for all the scans.

Original Source: Hyper Hobby 08 Magazine Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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The Perth Mint in Australia has released official silver coins for Revenge of the Fallen depicting Optimus Prime and Megatron. The coins are 99.9% pure silver and have Optimus or Megatron on the reverse including a faction symbol. They are legal tender and limited mintage.

Click on the title for more images, including packaging.

Original Source: Official Revenge of the Fallen Silver Coins Issued in Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's official - Transformers Revenge of the Fallen is cooler than a third ice age! The fourth of July weekend box office stats, posted on Yahoo, show that Revenge of the Fallen took in $42.4 million over the holiday weekend to take the top spot, beating out Ice Age 3 by around $800'000.

For those keeping track, this puts Revenge of the Fallen at $293 million domestically in the 12 days since its launch - a phenomenal achievement, considering that the first movie took almost a full month from its release to reach this point. Furthermore, according to Box Office Mojo, Revenge of the Fallen's total gross (domestic plus international) now stands at $591,459,000, a mere $120 million behind the total gross for the first live action movie.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen defeats Ice Age 3 at the Weekend Box Office @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear has updated their blog with new images of their Autoscout Cassette. The version pictured here is the final version of the product, which features a great deal of extra molded details compared to the earlier version. You can pre-order the iGear Autoscout set, which comes with crystals, Energon Cubes or Kremzeeks and a stylish Soundwave styled box, from our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store and TFSource.

Original Source: Final Product Images of iGear Autoscout @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Robot Kingdom has updated their website with packaging images for two upcoming FansProject products: the D.I.A. Commander add-on; and the Superion appendage set.

Click on the title to see both images and to join the discussion on our boards.

Original Source: FansProject D.I.A. Commander & Superion Appendage Box Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.