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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today, for our Featured Ebay Auctions, we have some of the rarer Japanese Generation 1 gift sets. Unfortunately, 1 of them in incomplete, but still a fairly rare find.

• VSY - Grimlock vs Soundwave Incomplete With Box
• VSZ - Skids and Sunstreaker vs Buzzsaw Complete With Box
• TF-04 Guard City (Defensor Repaint)

You can see photos of each item by clicking the headline of the story.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Rare Japanese Gift Sets @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Beast Wars Season One, the upcoming release from Shout! Factory, has had its release date moved up to June 7th according to Amazon.com and TVShowsOnDVD.com.

That's great news for Beast Wars fans! The original release date was set as June 14th. So once you're home from this year's BotCon, you can continue to get your nerd on and watch the fan-adored Beast Wars series. Well, the first season of it anyways.

Original Source: Beast Wars Season 1 on DVD Releases June 7th 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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While you all wait for the Botcon registration to come online (the word is "in a few short days - should I just say soon "), Botcon have uploaded the brochure for this year's convention. There are details on some of the events over the weekend including a casino night and trips to Six Flags and Universal Studios. The Hall of Fame is also confirmed to be returning and a vote will be going online soon for the character to be inducted at Transformers.com.

Check out the Botcon 2011 Convention Brochure at the official Botcon homepage.

Original Source: Botcon 2011 Brochure Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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

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Board member Deceptigtar shares with us a pictorial review for the upcoming Dark of the Moon Laserbeak figure:

So some may like this and some may not. It is definitely different. But I have enjoyed playing with this little guy and look at that cute little face of terror!

From early pictures a lot have already written off this "Shelf-warmer" but going back and looking at stills from the trailer, which you can see on the side of his head the eyes bulging out as well as stills from the new game with his huge red eyes.

Laserbeak, unlike his buddy Ravage this time around has a more, legitimate alt. mode. His alt. mode is a helicopter type hovering craft, sorry don't know the technical term but some have linked him to a similar GI Joe vehicle.


Click above to continue reading the review and to watch the full image gallery.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Laserbeak Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member Deceptigar has posted a pictorial review for Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon Lazerbeak, whose alt mode is is reminiscent of the Sigma 6 Dragonhawk. Whether this alt mode made it into the film remains to be seen.

Without further ado, read on to see how this figure turned out!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Lazerbeak Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Two Trading Card Games form Enterplay and Takara are hitting shelves as Transformers: Dark of the Moon release date is getting closer and closer.

Enterplay acquired the license from Hasbro to manufacture Trading Cards from the upcoming 3rd Transformers Movie by Michael Bay.

Takara are also producing a Trading Card game of their own and details can be seen at Takara Transformers 3 Website.

Also, other merchandise relating to Transformers Movie Series are arriving and you can take a look at them thanks to TFW2005 Member Voiceroy contributing at our "The Official Transformers Merchandise (Non-Toy) Sightings Thread".

As more and more Transformers related stuff appears, you are invited to share your findings with fellow members.

Continue-on to take a look at the DOTM stuff found at retail these days.

Have Fun, Happy Hunting!

Original Source: More Transformers Dark Of The Moon Merchandise - Trading Card Games And Apparel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member Deceptigar has posted a pictorial review for Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon Laserbeak, whose alt mode is is reminiscent of the Sigma 6 Dragonhawk. Whether this alt mode made it into the film remains to be seen.

Without further ado, read on to see how this figure turned out!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Laserbeak Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Here is our weekly round-up of Non-Transformers news from Toyark and Thundercats.ws.

Toyark

• Bioshock 2 Crawler Splicer and Ladysmith Splicer Images
• Hot Toys Reveals Two New Bruce Lee Figures
• Hasbro Marvel 2011 Q&A Begins
• GI Joe 2011 Q&A Begins
• Marvel Universe Taskmaster, Deadpool and Silver Samurai
• Iron Man Armored Avenger Legends Initiative War Machine
• Jak and Daxter Figures Revealed, Minimates Announced
• DC Direct Update For March 2011
• Revoltech Zone Of Enders Jehuty Gallery
• Revoltech Gunbuster Gallery
• Captain Action Deluxe Marvel Costume Sets
• Koto Charity Auctions for Japan Earthquake Relief‏
• Captain America The First Avenger Marvel Select
• New Back to the Future Minimates Hit Today
• K'Nex Mario Kart Toys Incoming
• Halo Wave 2 Minimates Photos Revealed
• MattyCollector Q&A Answers March 16th
• Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Revoltech New Photos
• New Predator 2 Prototype Images From NECA
• Help HLJ Help Japan
• Brightest Day C2E2 and Wondercon Exclusive Figures
• NECA Ghost Face Running Change In Package
• Iron Man Legends Crimson Dynamo And Titanium Man

Thundercats.ws

• Featured Custom - Lion-O By robster1968
• Thundercats 2012 Calendar Listed On Amazon
• Mumm-Ra Statue Teaser Image Coming Soon
• New Thundercats HD Wallpapers

Original Source: Non-Transformers News Round-Up 3-21-11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The final edition is almost upon us! The latest TFSource newsletter has arrived, and with it, news that the Masterpiece Convoy Final Edition - the last ever release of the mold before it is retired - and Masterpiece Megatron re-issue are due out in Japan in the next week. There's still some preorders available for both, so this is a great chance to own the Masterpiece editions of both leaders. Third party custom items also get a boost with the new images of the iGear Kup head and Perfect Effect Scouting Force X added to the site, and of course the popular Protector and Sidearm from Fansproject are also in stock.

Also in this week's Sourcenews:
1. New from Perfect Effect - SFX Scouting Force X Camera set color photos!
2. At long last - the popular TFX-04 Protector set restock arrived back in our warehouse!
3. Junkion Blacksmith Infinity Warfare Upgrade Kit and JB-01 Headmsater - Commander Officer Set of 4 now instock!
4. Released Next Week in Japan: MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy - Final Edition and MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Re-release!
5. TFsource Featured Item: Henkei Classics - C-01 Optimus Prime!
6. High res photos of iGear Kup 01 Custom Head set!
7. Hasbro 2011 instock - Voyager, Scout and Generations!
8. Classics Cliffjumper - Devil Horns - Custom Kit - Preorder Now Up!
9. Crazy Devy update!
10. MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus is now instock!
11. Newest Instock items at TFsource
12. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 21 March 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Toy Reviewer Peaugh is sharing with us the Cyberverse Action Set Optimus Prime and Megatron Bios. It is unsure how the descriptions will play-out in the third installment of the Michael Bay movie series; Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Optimus Prime
“Optimus Prime turns his Armored Weapons Platform when his Energon Blades can’t quite cut it. The strike base is equipped with weapons far more powerful than the handheld variety he usually wields. The Armored Weapons Platform also converts to a mechanical exosuit if mobility enhancement is required. Decepticon foes beware – Optimus Prime has become even more powerful.”

Megatron
“Few Autobots have ever seriously challenged Megatron and his fusion cannon. Far fewer will dare challenge him when the Blastwave Weapons Base is deployed. This powerful piece of weaponry is equipped with the latest generation Decepticon particle blasters and multiple missile pods. The base’s jet mode allows Megatron to swoop from battle to battle, leaving Autobot scrap in his wake.”

Original Source: Transformers Dark Of The Moon Cyberverse Action Set Optimus Prime And Megatron Bios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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BotCon 2011 registration is now online and active. Granted, we use the phrase "online" loosely - most users will find it painful to register for the convention due to extreme server overload issues (though we know things smooth themselves out within a few hours). Or it's time to dust off those fax machines!

Either way, head on over to the BotCon website and crash the Internet like true Transformers fans!

CLICK HERE to register for BOTCON 2011!

Original Source: BotCon 2011 Registration Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon 2011. Registration now open.

That's the big news which is technically part of the new week, but writing this (and editing the timecode to keep Kickback's news post up top) this is the big news you're all waiting for, so don't delay, hop to it today!

The last week has hardly been slow for Transformers news, with some truly bizarre new offerings which we assume are going to be in the Dark of the Moon line - some strange, half-transparent Autobots and a truly unique deco of Hunt for the Decepticons Sidearm Sideswipe among the more interesting new reveals. On top of that, the inevitable Thundercracker recolor of Dark of the Moon Starscream! All this, a Transformers Prime online game, and vindication - Airachnid is for real!

Read on for more of the last week's Transformers news stories:


Transformers Dark of the Moon Toy Images and Information:
Dark of the Moon Laserbeak and Thundercracker
Dark of the Moon Laserbeak Review
Dark of the Moon Nitro Bumblebee
Takara-Tomy Dark of the Moon Toys Amazon Listings
Dark of the Moon Sentinel Prime Bio
Hunt for the Decepticons Sidearm Sideswipe Recolor
Dark of the Moon Ironhide, Bumblebee and Ratchet Electro Disruptor Mode (Okay, I've got no idea either, I just like the name "Electro Disruptor")


Transformers Prime News:
Transformers Prime Episode 12 Predatory Episode Synopsis - Enter, Airachnid!
Hasbro and Jagex to bring us Transformers Online
Transformers Online to be based on Transformers Prime


Botcon 2011 / Transformers Collectors Club Updates:
Generation 2 Ramjet Packaging Transformers Collectors Club Exclusive
Botcon 2011 Motormaster Start to Finish Sketch by Marcelo Matere


Generations Hardhead - Generations Warpath Retool?
Beast Wars Season 1 Shout Factory DVD Set Cover - release date 7 June 2011
Perfect Effect Scouting Force X Reflector Color Images
June 2011 Transformers Solicitations


New Transformers Toy Images:
Generations Warpath
E-Hobby Exclusive Kup Comparison Shots
Animated Activator Ramjet


Transformers Video Reviews:
Dark of the Moon Sentinel Prime
Dark of the Moon Jolt
Dark of the Moon Sideswipe
Cyberverse Megatron Blastwave Weapons Base
Cyberverse Optimus Prime Armored Weapons Platform


WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 138
WTF Primetime - Deus Ex Machina


Diamond Comics Shipping list for March 23

Toyark and Thundercats News Round Up 3/21/11

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 03/14/11 - 03/20/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Need a cheery picture of Optimus Prime smiling down at you as you count the days to Botcon? IDW and Big Bad Toy Store have you covered for 2012 with this 16 month wall calendar! Not much is shown except for the cover artwork, but expect 16 month's worth of art from those talented Transformers artists at IDW. It's priced at the very reasonable price of $11.99.

Original Source: Transformers 2012 IDW 16 Month Wall Calendar @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The British Board of Film Classification has rated the next trailer for Transformers Dark of the Moon - and made a bit of a gaff in the process. The page title is right, but apparently we now have Natalie Portman to look forward to! Regardless of getting the film's details wrong which we're sure will be corrected in due course, the important part is thus: as of yesterday, 21 March, the next Dark of the Moon trailer has been rated PG, and has a run time of 2:18.

No other information is available, but a nice 2:18 chunk of Transformers 3 goodness is headed our way!

Original Source: Transformers 3 Trailer 3 Rated by BBFC @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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A repainted voyager Optimus Prime with battle axe from the Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon line has been spotted in a Yahoo Japan auction. Neat repaint, or indicative of a plot point/battle in the movie? Take a closer look after the jump!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Battle Axe Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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In case you are wondering “what-in-the-name-of-Primus is a Kreon?” then this writer got some explaining to do.

Few days back Hasbro registered a new trademark at the US Patent and Trademark Office, called “Kreon”. Kreons are actually little Lego-Minifigure like figures for Hasbro’s upcoming Kre-O Toyline.

ACToys has posted some images of new Kreons including Ratchet, Soundwave, Thundercracker and Sentinel Prime (All of ‘em G1).

Also, we can see what looks like Kre-O sets for Sentinel Prime and Ratchet (and also possibly for Thundercraker, Soundwave) as well.

Take a look at the images, after the jump.

Original Source: More Transformers Kre-O Figures And Kreons Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Author Alex Irvine tweeted just moments ago, teasing Transformers fans with the name and the release date of his next book.

Transformers: Exiles; the sequel to Transformers: Exodus will release on 27th September, 2011.

“Hey #Transformers fans: the new book will be called EXILES, and it's due out on September 27.” said Mr. Irvine, who previously told us that he is working on the second book. However, he did say that the title will contain the word “Prime”. Hmmm?

Original Source: Transformers Exiles Arriving September 27th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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In case you are wondering “what-in-the-name-of-Primus is a Kreon?” then this writer got some explaining to do.

Few days back Hasbro registered a new trademark at the US Patent and Trademark Office, called “Kreon”. Kreons are actually little Lego-Minifigure like figures for Hasbro’s upcoming Kre-O Toyline.

ACToys has posted some images of new Kreons including Ratchet, Soundwave, Thundercracker and Sentinel Prime (All of ‘em G1).

Also, we can see what looks like Kre-O sets for Sentinel Prime and Ratchet (and also possibly for Thundercraker, Soundwave) as well.

Take a look at the images, after the jump.

Original Source: More Transformers Kre-O Figures And Kreons Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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BotCon 2011 registration opened yesterday and hundreds of you flocked to sign up and get your toys! To no surprise (to this reporter, at least) the loose set of BotCon 2011 toys are sold out. BotCon sent out an E-mail stating the following:

We are sold out of the loose sets, however, as we go through some of the duplicate invoices, some may come back into inventory as those invoices are deleted. Please do not ask us to hold these for you as we cannot. There are no duplicate invoices with classes on them. Both classes are sold out as well.

In the shadow of darkness there is a silver lining of hope for those of you who missed out on getting the loose set. The E-mail also gives step-by-step instructions on how to register for, or to skip, the Hall of Fame dinner. We are aware of issues though (memberships not showing up valid, time-outs resulting in double charges, etc.) and want to hear how those are turning out for you. Let us know in the discussion thread, linked to the story.

Original Source: BotCon 2011 Loose Set of Exclusives SOLD OUT @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member ChErikS has shared with us some images of some interesting oddities due to come out in the fall. Proof that putting Optimus Prime's face on anything makes it ten times cooler, it's the spiritual successor to the Jazz Peddle Car, the Optimus Prime Ride-On! If that was not enough, there's also an Optimus Prime Wagon, which has a pop up head in the hood, and the truck bed is made to look like Optimus' trailer. Both include soundbites and Peter Cullen voiceclips.

Take a look and sound off with your thoughts on these oddities by clicking on the discuss button!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Ride-On and Wagon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Remember how Botcon 2011's Motormaster in promotional images was disfigured by a big "X" across the face, leading to a photoshop patch up job? Want to see how he really looks? Good news - you can! This ebay auction, from seller Paranooid, shows a couple of in-hand images of the Stunticon ringleader, showcasing the new head in all it's glory. And it looks awesome!

If you want a Motormaster and the rest of the Stunticon Stunt Troop, head on over to the Botcon 2011 homepage and sign up for an Iacon (non attending) package or if you're joining us in Pasadena, go ahead and register for a Primus package!

Original Source: Botcon 2011 Motormaster In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Nelson; the admin of Michael Bay Official Website answered a question bothering Transformers fans all around the world, “When is the trailer we heard yesterday coming out?”

Many speculated it to come out with Sucker Punch (this Friday 25th March) while some said it’ll happen somewhere May.

Nelson answered everyone by saying… “Trailer will come around mid/late April.”

This means we are seeing some sort of an Easter release unless it’s misinformation.

Stay Tuned With TFW2005 As We Bring You Transformers: Dark of the Moon Breaking News!

Original Source: Transformers Dark Of The Moon Trailer #3 Coming April 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The next Hasbro Official Transformers Toy Website Transformers: Dark of the Moon update is here.

This week it’s Bumblebee.

On the homepage we do get a nice look at a render of DOTM Bumblebee. This can only mean we’ll see the CGI Renders of following Cybertronians throughout the coming months leading to Transformers 3.

Ratchet (Deluxe Class) - 2011/03/29
Starscream (Deluxe Class) - 2011/04/05
Megatron (Voyager Class) - 2011/04/12
Ironhide (Voyager Class) - 2011/04/19
Sentinel Prime (Leader Class) - 2011/05/03

Less than 100 days to go, folks!

Original Source: Hasbro Transformers: Dark of the Moon Website Update - Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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More design drawings of Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Poseable Model Kits by TakaraTomy has surfaced today at ACToys.

Scheduled for release on June 25th, both models are 1/35 scale and will come with stickers.

Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Poseable Model Kits feature the likeness of their Transformers: Dark of the Moon CGI counterparts.

Original Source: More Design Drawings Of Movie Optimus Prime And Bumblebee Poseable Model Kits @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics Shipping List for next Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, thanks to 2005 Boards member D-Drive.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME TP
The action from Hasbro's new HUB show Transformers: Prime comes to life on the printed page in this collection of screengrabs from the actual animated cartoon!

TRANSFORMERS RISING STORM #2 (OF 4) (and it's incentive)
MEGATRON's deadliest plan yet kicks into high gear-it's all-out war! Plus-BUMBLEBEE squares off against BARRICADE for what may prove to be the final time, while OPTIMUS PRIME calls in every AUTOBOT on Earth to put an end to STARSCREAM! The stakes rise in this intense prequel to Transformers 3!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List For March 30th, 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.