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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A small update for you now on the upcoming second assortment Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Basic Tailpipe. We've got a new in package picture of the guy, coming to you via the Transformers Collectors Club store. He's looking good, and this new image confirms that his Mini-con partner is going to be named Pinpointer. Pinpointer, for this wondering, is a callback to the Generation 1 Targetmaster partner to Crosshairs. The new version eschews Pinpointer's original colors, though, in favor of the more traditional Targetmaster black deco. Maybe he might get a recolor in red and gray later?

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Tailpipe & Pinpointer In Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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As you may have heard (or pretty much expected) Transformers: Dark of the Moon has been rated. And it’s PG-13.

MPAA is describing the rating as follows…

“Intense prolonged sequences of sci-fi action violence, mayhem and destruction, and for language, some sexuality and innuendo.”

Trailbreaker of S4TE who kindly provided me with an insight of this rating states that this rating is very similar to the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides rating.

“Intense prolonged sequences of sci-fi action violence, mayhem and destruction” refers to the Robot Duels, Baysplosions, Decimated Chicago and the Human Death that takes place throughout the movie.

"Language" may refer to the use of swear words in the movie. "Some sexuality and innuendo" may or may not refer to any jokes relating to the subject matter. This portion of the rating may direct towards the scenes with Model/Actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley where… hem hem… AICN describes as “who doesn't need an occasion to dress in the tightest clothes imaginable”. As for “innuendo”… well, Michael Bay once stated, are toned-down jokes rather than what we saw on Revenge of the Fallen.

Hit the Discuss button to share your point of view regarding the rating.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon arriving to theaters July 1st, 2011.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Officially Rated PG-13 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Everybody’s counting down the days leading to Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The most spectacular thing about the movie series is the visual effects, namely the CGI Cybertronians.

Industrial Light and Magic of George Lucas and Michael Bay’s own Digital Domain help create the visual spectacles with their talented artists.

ILM recently uploaded two behind-the-scenes videos (nope, not Transformers 3… from the first movie) to let us know of the hard work they are doing.

If this writer may quote a portion from the article posted at Collider…

“...The scene in question involves Megatron and Optimus Prime flying through a building mid-battle. To achieve the effect, ILM constructed a 1/4 size model of the building that took up an entire sound stage. As a result, the falling debris has a far more realistic and tactile quality than would ever be possible with digital effects. It’s nice to know that ILM still has a commitment to producing old timey model effects. While CGI might offer more fluidity and control than was ever possible with practical effects, there’s just something more believable about a physical effect. It’s always easier to buy something that clearly once existed in the real world rather than simply on a computer...”

Take a look at both videos by following the links below:

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Original Source: Transformers 2007 Behind-The-FX Featurettes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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"Me Grimlock, Me Coming Back!"

Red Leader of 2005 boards is telling us that Takara-Tomy is planning to re-release MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock.

If you missed him before, now’s the chance to grab him.

Still no release date is fixed, but most probably you’ll see Grimlock before the end of this year.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock To Be Re-Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a press release from Hasbro, giving the names of the two human inductees into the Transformers Hall of Fame 2011. In recognition of their sterling work in transforming Transformers from a boy's toys franchise into a multi-million worldwide blockbuster smash franchise, the Hall of Fame will this year be honoring Transformers live action movie series director Michael Bay, and Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg, who has served as executive producer for the three live action Transformers movies. Michael Bay will be attending Botcon 2011's Hall of Fame event on June 4 in Pasadena, California.

Read on for the full press release.

Original Source: Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg to be Inducted into Transformers Hall of Fame @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store is bringing us our first official look at the Star Wars Transformers 2011 Class I Series 01.

The wave consists of...
General Grievous to Grievous' Starfighter
Obi-Wan Kenobi to Jedi Starfighter
Anakin Skywalker to Jedi Starfighter

Original Source: Star Wars Transformers 2011 Class I Series 01 Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today, for our Featured Ebay Auctions, we have some fun vintage auctions that are worth a look. We have a couple of vintage in-box G1 lots, a couple of classic G1 licensed items and a couple of Japanese G1 in-box auctions.

• Vintage G1 Transformers Boxed Lot of 18 Autobots, Some Sealed
• Vintage G1 Transformers Box Lot of 16 Decepticons, Some Sealed
• Vintage Transformers G1 Dishes Set
• Vintage 1984 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Briefcase
• Japanese Transformers G1 Victory Leo In Box
• Japanese Transformers G1 Autobot Twins In Box

Photos can be seen by checking out the auctions.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Vintage Fun @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Some countries only get a Transformers movie quite a while after the theatrical release around the world. (This writer’s home country; Sri Lanka got Revenge of the Fallen full month behind the worldwide release).

Here’s a news that will please Indian, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi Transformers Movie Fans.

After a tip I received from one of my closest friends, both of us decided to investigate why our theater is advertising a 1st of July release date for Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

As it turns out, Popular Indian media corporation; Viacom18 has acquired license from Paramount Pictures International to release the movie to the people of above stated countries (India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) around the same time as the rest of the world.

Transformers 3 is the first project to be carried out in this manner followed by J.J. Abrams' Super 8 and later with Mission Impossible 4.

One of our local newspapers published Haresh Chawla, CEO of Viacom18 stating “Viacom18 Motion Pictures has built up a very strong presence in the movie business in a short span of time and this strategic alliance with a global major like Paramount Pictures will open up myriad possibilities that will help us further strengthen our presence in this space".

What can we say to those who worked really hard to bring the movie to the countries as quickly as possible? Thank You, Thank You, Very Much!

(Update: While I was typing this article, a quick word from the Sri Lankan theater; Liberty Cinema explains that the Sri Lankan release has been pushed back to July 8. We waited for two years... one week is A-OK!)

Original Source: Viacom18 Acquires License From Paramount For The Transformers 3 Indian Subcontinent Release @ 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, May 25th, 2011, thanks to 2005 Boards member D-Drive.

It’s going to be awesome… Transformers: Dark of the Moon Adaptation Comic Book (TPB) is arriving.

• TRANSFORMERS 3 CYBERVERSE BASIC ASST 201101
• TRANSFORMERS 3 DARK MOON MOVIE ADAPTATION TP
• TRANSFORMERS 3 MECH TECH VOYAGER AF ASST 201101
• TRANSFORMERS HEART OF DARKNESS #3 (& it's incentive)
• TRANSFORMERS IDW COLLECTION HC VOL 04

Checkout more info, after the jump.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List For May 25th, 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Concept Artist Mr. Ken Christiansen dropped by TFW2005 to announce that he’ll be coming to BotCon 2011 to meet us all.

He told us that he’ll be…in his own words… "hoping that TFW'ers will stop by and introduce themselves".

You can read more about his participation at BotCon by visiting his blog and make sure to visit his table and say “Hi!” to this awesome artist.

Original Source: Transformers Concept Artist Ken Christiansen At BotCon 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A clip from Transformers Dark of the Moon premiered earlier on Ellen, where Patrick Dempsey was appearing as a guest. The clip showed one of his scenes from the new film. It's been uploaded to all the usual places, including comingsoon.net and Yahoo Movies. Check it out below:

Original Source: Dark of the Moon first Clip Featuring Patrick Dempsey @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource. This week they have a selection of new preorders including on the unofficial custom side TAW-01GS TAW God Sword - Shattered Glass Version, Perfect Effect Laser & Buzzer Set, Causality Thundershred by Fansproject, Masterpiece Optimus Prime Black Trailer - for MP-01 MP-1L MP-01B, and CDMW-21 Sea Brigade Power Parts - Stormsurge Cannons and Blades. On the official side new preorders include Dark of the Moon Lawson's Exclusive Battle Blades Dark Side Optimus Prime, and Dark of the Moon Leader Class Sentinel Prime along with select other figures. See all the Dark of the Moon figures here! TFSource has also restocked the MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Perfect Edition Accessory Kit, perfect if you've just picked up a re-released Masterpiece Megatron and want to complete his gun mode. All this and more in this weeks SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for Preorder: PE-03 and PE-04 Perfect Effect Laser & Buzzer set!
2. iGear Seeker Jets and MGT-01 Arcee up for Preorder!
3. New TAW Godsword Preorder Up!
4. Now up for Preorder: Lawson's Exclusive "Dark Side Color" Optimus Prime!
5. TFsource Restock: MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Perfect Edition Accessory Kit!
6. Transformers Dark of the Moon Sentinel Prime and other Preorders Up!
7. Masterpiece Optimus Prime Black Trailer - Now up for Preorder!
8. Now up for Preorder: CQ-03 Causality Thundershred by FansProject!
9. New Recruits!
10. MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime - New Version Preorder!
11. Now up for Preorder: BTS-04 Sonicron Figure!
12. Just in: Hyper Hobby Exclusive Black Rodimus!
13. Crazy Devy Update!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 19 May 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear has updated their website with a teaser image for their partner product PP05. The image shows what looks like Ironhide, with the tagline "such heroic nonsense", the last words Ironhide ever heard in the Transformers animated movie in 1986.

Could Ironhide be the next unofficial custom release in this not-Transformers not-Masterpiece line? If so, will he be an all-new design, or like the first three iGear PP series will he be a copy of an existing Transformers design (our money's on Alternators Optimus Prime with different shoulders if that is the case)

The teaser says to pay attention to TFSource's booth at Botcon, and that whatever it is is coming in fourth quarter 2011. So we do not have long to wait to unravel this mystery.

Original Source: iGear PP05 Teaser @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon 16 Weeks of Cyber Sweeps website has been updated!

A new online game called Puzzle Former is now available.

As the name suggests, it's basically a Jig-Saw Puzzle with a time-limit. Once you complete a puzzle you'll receive a cool wallpaper for your Desktop Background.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - 16 Weeks Of Cyber Sweeps Puzzle Former Available @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay and James Cameron recently sat down to discuss the future of the 3D Movie Industry. And to everyone's delight, Mr. Bay revealed 15 minutes of footage from his upcoming movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Among that was revealed is the first 5 minutes or so from the movie.

You can read on to findout the description from Cinema Blend. You may find the next bit to be Spoiler filled.

Original Source: Opening Scenes Of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Participating at a press conference, Michael Bay and James Cameron discussed the challenges and benefits of 3-D moviemaking at Paramount Studios on Wednesday.

Mr. Bay then showed 15 minutes of assorted footage to the audience. It is said that the opening sequence of Transformers: Dark of the Moon was revealed at the event. And what did that contained? It’s a story to be told in few minutes.

"I came up with that building sequence while I was doing stomach crunches," Bay said after the footage played. "That's the weirdest place I've ever come up with an action scene."

"I just watched the movie and couldn't tell the difference between digital and film," Cameron said. "This movie is a testament to the fact that it's indistinguishable to the eye."

You can read more at Yahoo! and Collider. Beware, Spoilers!!!

Photo courtesy: Nelson Lauren of Michael Bay Official Website.

Original Source: Michael Bay & James Cameron Talk Transformers: Dark Of The Moon 3D @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Josh Duhamel was on Ellen today, and with it came a new clip of Transformers Dark of the Moon. There's a mild spoiler in this one, as it shows Josh as Major William Lennox doing what he does best - leading NEST soldiers into battle with alien robots in dramatic fashion.

"I can't promise you a ride home, but who's in?"

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Clip featuring Josh Duhamel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Deadline reports that the release date for Transformers Dark of the Moon has been bumped. Originally scheduled for a release on Friday 1 July, Dark of the Moon will now open on Wednesday 29 June, a mere 40 days from now! This will be the new global launch date for all territories, except Japan and China.

This news comes to you by way of /Film.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Release Date Bumped to 29 June @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon guests and the tenth MP are only the icebergial tip of this episode. Join Vangelus, Gogdog, and Seth Buzzard for a ride under a three wolf moon into the podcast's mysterious origins!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 147

Also check out our continuing episodic discussions about Transformers Prime in WTF Primetime!
WTF Primetime - Shadowzone

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 Episode 147 is now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Saving the best (or at least, the most local to myself) for last, the store exclusive Sidearm Sideswipe and 2007 Movie Bumblebee Recolors have also been released - this time in the UK. Yes, the UK is getting these exclusives, which are Walmart Exclusive in the US, at Sainsburys stores. Member dkreed7 who made the sighting reports there is also a tag on shelves for the Deluxe Class Optimus Prime, another Walmart exclusive.

There's no word on if these Walmart US exclusives are going to be exclusive to Sainsburys in the UK, like the Ravage Infiltration set, or if they are going to be more widely available, as for example a shared exclusive between Sainsburys and the Walmart-owned Asda.

One final note is that the UK will be getting the Scan Series Toys R Us exclusives; they will be Toys R Us exclusives in the UK as well.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Rally Sidearm Sideswipe and Bumblebee Released in the UK @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The KMart exclusive Autobot Daredevil Squad is our second new Transformers release today. Priced $17.99, it was again released on launch day but slipped under the radar thanks to the amount of new material released. The set includes a redeco of the Human Alliance Basic, Backfire, and a silver version of Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Autobot Daredevil Squad Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got three new Transformers Dark of the Moon releases to report next. First up is Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Wave 2. This was actually out on release day in many places but got overlooked thanks to the sheer amount of material coming out. It's a pity too, because this is the assortment with the cool Legion Class Wrecker Leadfoot and Dread Crowbar in it. Mudflap Ratchet and Bolt Bumblebee round out the assortment.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Wave 2 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The schedule for this year's Botcon is now online! Click here to check it out at the official Botcon homepage. Some of the key items of interest for attendees are:

Friday 1pm - Script Reading "The Stunti-Con Job"
Saturday 11 am - Hasbro Transformers Toys Panel
Saturday 12 pm - Transformers Prime Cast Script Reading
Saturday 2 pm - Surprise Guest Autograph section - who could they be?
Saturday 4 pm - TFTM 25th Anniversary Voice Actor Panel
Sunday 10 am - The Making of Transformers Prime Panel
Sunday 1 pm - Hasbro Planning and Story Building

All this and much much more on a packed weekend schedule! Check out the full schedule here, and be sure to keep your browsers on TFW2005 all Botcon weekend when we bring you live coverage of the panels and new products on show in the Dealer room!

Original Source: Botcon 2011 Convention Schedule Now Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay uploaded the 3D edit of the Transformers Dark of the Moon trailer to Youtube. There are a couple of bits of new footage in there, such as an awesome panoramic view of the inside of the Ark, Optimus ejecting a cartridge from his gun, Bumblebee jumping into the screen over an obstacle, and a new clip of what is potentially a major battle. You'll have to check out the trailer to see that last one, we're not spoiling that for you! Check it out below:

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Trailer 3D Edit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The schedule for this year's Botcon is now online! Click here to check it out at the official Botcon homepage. Some of the key items of interest for attendees are:

Friday 1pm - Script Reading "The Stunti-Con Job"
Saturday 11 am - Hasbro Transformers Toys Panel
Saturday 12 pm - Transformers Prime Cast Script Reading
Saturday 2 pm - Surprise Guest Autograph section - who could they be?
Saturday 4 pm - TFTM 25th Anniversary Voice Actor Panel
Sunday 10 am - The Making of Transformers Prime Panel
Sunday 1 pm - Hasbro Planning and Story Building

All this and much much more on a packed weekend schedule! Check out the full schedule here, and be sure to keep your browsers on TFW2005 all Botcon weekend when we bring you live coverage of the panels and new products on show in the Dealer room!


Update - Botcon has added further information about the content of each panel. The Animated Stunti-Con Job panel also mentions that there will be a surprise guest - could they also be signing autographs the next day? Talk about this new development here.

Original Source: Botcon 2011 Convention Schedule and Panel Information Now Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.