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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Fansproject have updated their new Fansproject Core site with new images of their three Causality Insecticons. These new, supremely high-res images show off Thundershred, Stormbomb and Backfiery in all their glory, in tall advertisement style images. Thundershred is due out very soon, with Stormbomb due to follow late July and Backfirey late August, though it is always possible the schedule may slip a little. Check out the images to see them in all their glory.

Original Source: Fansproject Insecticons New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Big thanks to Activision for hooking us up with some Transformers Dark of the Moon Wallpapers. The artwork featured is of DOTM characters in a G1 styled Battle Scene!

Check out the artwork in all types of sizes to fit your desktop by reading on! You can hover over each thumbnail to see the sizes for each, and download the one that fits your monitor resolution.

Remember - Transformers: Dark of the Moon the Game is now available at retail stores and online in places such as Amazon! Get your copy today!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon Game Wallpapers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board members And2ng has shared with us an image of the highly anticipated Dark Of The Moon deluxe Space Case Figure which he picked up at retail in Singapore.

Usually, this means the US isn't far behind in terms of a release.

Space Case is a homage to the popular Generation 2 Cyberjet figure of the same name, Space Case This is a Target exclusive in the US so get ready to start hunting!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Space Case sighted in Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Knightshift Blog has posted an e-mail from composer Steve Jablonsky regarding the much anticipated score to Transformers Dark Of The Moon:

As you probably know the score is now up on iTunes. The physical CD situation has been more complicated. I finished the album weeks ago, but we didn't actually finalize it until a few days ago. Michael Bay is really happy with the score and he wanted to check out the album before it went out. As you might imagine, he's a busy dude. He's been flying all over the world promoting TF3, making it difficult to get approval. But I was happy that he wanted to be a part of the soundtrack and I did not want to release anything before he had his say. The record company tells me they need 4-6 weeks to get the album produced and into stores, which would put us into August at this point. A lot of discussion went into this, but the decision was made to wait on the physical CD, and release some kind of special edition alongside the blu-ray release (maybe autographed copies or other goodies, we don't know yet).

I know people are probably disappointed. Believe me I wish I could get physical CD's out there tomorrow. But it's just the way things went this time around. I can see why Paramount would rather not release a score CD almost 2 months after the movie release. To them it makes more sense to do something special around the blu-ray/DVD. I understand that.

So anyone interested in a CD should rest assured that it WILL happen. It just won't happen until later in the year unfortunately.

These big movies are so complex sometimes!! I hope you've been well!

Steve

Original Source: Transformers 3 Score and Special Edition Release In August @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Bigbadtoystore.com has put up preorders for a few out of the ordinary Transformers products.

First, are Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Electronic Banks to keep your money in to save up for those all expensive Transformers purchases.


Second, are the recently revealed Japanese Happy Meal Toys! Apparently, Transformers: Prime Bulkhead, Bumblebee and Optimus have scanned some fast food alt modes. You went get delicious nuggets and french fries with these, but you will get some nifty Transformers toys that have a lot of fans remembering the McChangeables line from back in the day.

Original Source: TF3 Electronic Coin Banks and Japanese Happy Meal Toy Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board Member Airfox has dropped by some news about Transformers Dark of the Moon showings in Venezuela.

During the last 2 days, ads related to the premiere of Transformers 3 have been dropped from the web pages of Cines Unidos and Cinex. Cinex's spokepersons on Twitter posted a comment stating that the movie has been "Suspended until further notice."

However, this announcement hasn't met the fans demands for information. Fans are clamoring for answers. There have been many rumors regarding the suspension, some think - and this is the hypothesis with the most mentions - that the movie has a plot that includes Venezuela.

Original Source: Transformers 3 banned in Venezuela? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Live Action Movie Blog has posted images of a call sheet for filming in Chicago on July 27-28th, 2010 "with" Megatron and Ultra Magnus. Early this year a redacted call sheet was posted online with Magnus listed as a character. While not the same sheet this does further confirm that, for at least a while, the character of Sentinel Prime was going to be called Ultra Magnus. Test screening apparently drove the change from Ultra Magnus to Sentinel Prime. The head of what would have been Ultra Magnus was re-used as what the Apollo 11 astronauts step on and uncover as they explore the ship.

Would Ultra Magnus have been a fitting character? Or did Hasbro have Paramount use a different name as to not tarnish the character in a similar way that Sentinel Prime was used instead of Rodimus in Animated?

Original Source: Sentinel Prime originally called Ultra Magnus? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Fansproject Crystal Protector Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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According to Box Office Mojo, Transformers Dark of the Moon has raked in a total of 43.2 million dollars through Wednesday. This includes preview numbers from limited IMAX 3D showings on Tuesday. This does not include international numbers or Thursday US numbers. The film has an estimated production budget of $195 million.

These numbers are still under Revenge of the Fallen stats, but, that could be part of the problem. People still have the ROTF taste in their mouth.

Update: Thursday's numbers are in, adding another estimated 21.5 Million. Bringing the total through Thursday to $64.6 Million Domestic.

So, make sure to see it this weekend, bring your friends and family, and spread the word. Transformers Dark of the Moon is out NOW!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon - Box Office Through Thursday @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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In addition to the concept art from Josh Nizzi we reported on yesterday, Warren Manser's website has uploaded a ton of new images to his website. Pics of Optimus' flight tech, his trailers battle station mode, Sideswipe, Bumblebee, Laserbeaks Pink Bumblebee mode. Some new unseen stuff that as well. Including what appears to be Dark Of The Moon Dino/Mirage going from visible to invisible and a new alt mode for Laserbeak - a scary looking penguin!

Check out all the images after the jump!

Original Source: More Transformers 3 Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Through fire and brimstone, hardware glitches and internet outages, Seth Buzzard arises again and again to join Vangelus and Gogdog in the final pre-DOTM recording of WTF@TFW. Featuring Jim Shooter and a grand Kreo discussion!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 153

And be sure to check out the REAL ep 153 intermission, here: WTF @ TFW - Supplemental 34 - Kreonic Intermission

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 153 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Josh Nizzi has updated his website again to show up some more concept art for Transformers Dark Of The Moon! He's got a little bit of everything up there including

• Soundwave
• Megatron
• Props
• The Dreads
• Leadfoot (With Steeljaw!)
• Early Roadbuster art (different Nascar)
• Ships
• Wreckers Protoforms

Take a look at all the images and discuss after the jump!

Original Source: More Concept Art from Josh Nizzi @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Japanese branch of clothing chain Uniqlo is the latest group to partner with Takara-Tomy to promote the launch of Transformers Darkside Moon. Uniqlo x Transformers brings with it a unique version of Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime, colored in reds and whites and bearing the label "UTF". According to 2005 Boards member Masabon though, it's a special deco Takara-Tomy prepared for Uniqlo and there are no plans to sell it.

That being said, check out the awesome display showing Transformers toys with Uniqlo's line of Transformers branded clothing - just about the only time you're ever going to see the likes of Shockwave holding a Transformers scaled T-shirt!

Original Source: Transformers and Uniqlo Japanese Promotion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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According to Box Office Mojo, Transformers Dark of the Moon has raked in a total of 43.2 million dollars through Wednesday. This includes preview numbers from limited IMAX 3D showings on Tuesday. This does not include international numbers or Thursday US numbers. The film has an estimated production budget of $195 million.

These numbers are still under Revenge of the Fallen stats, but, that could be part of the problem. People still have the ROTF taste in their mouth.

Update: Thursday's numbers are in, adding another estimated 21.5 Million. Bringing the total through Thursday to $64.6 Million Domestic.

Update: Fridays's numbers are in, adding another estimated 32.9 Million. Bringing the total through Friday to $97.5 Million Domestic.

So, make sure to see it this weekend, bring your friends and family, and spread the word. Transformers Dark of the Moon is out NOW!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon - Box Office Through Friday @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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This is ToyArena's first TFW2005 update, and we would like to officially welcome them to the site as a sponsor. As always, show your support for all our sponsors when you can, they help keep this place running!

Happy 4th weekend!

Original Source: Sponsor Update - ToyArena - 4th of July Sales! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Kre-O is the latest sensation to hit the Transformers nation. The campaign started with an awesome collection of commercials.

And here is Protoman of TFW2005 reviewing Transformers Kre-O Autobot Jazz with Kre-On Jazz and Race Driver. Enjoy this awesome review!


The Transformers Battle Has Never Been Bigger… And Never Been Smaller Either!

Original Source: Transformers Kre-O Autobot Jazz With Kreon Jazz And Race Driver Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Fansproject's new website Fansprojectcore.com has uploaded some new images of the recently revealed new project, Heart Master.

So far, this impressive looking piece is going to have what appears to be a Powermaster of sorts.

You have to login to the Fansproject's site to see a lot of the images but 2005 Board Member Zambot has been gratious enough to share some of them with us!

Check them out after the jump!

Original Source: New Images of Fansproject Heart Master @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Guido Guidi has updated his Deviant Art account with a look at a panel from the upcoming Transformers Generations 2011 comic. The panel is done in the style of the old Marvel comics and features Stepper alongside Generations / United Kup, and Headmasters Chromedome and Highbrow. Even better - those two Headmasters are done in the exact same way, down to the colors, that they would have been drawn in the old Marvel comics. Check out the panel of awesome and share your thoughts on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Generations 2011 Volume 2 Comic Art Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Livio Ramondelli, the artist working on the upcoming IDW Transformers event Chaos, has shared a quartet of panels on Twitter. The four panels show off a conversation between Optimus Prime and Hot Rod, Cliffjumper in horror at something, Optimus Prime in contemplation, and Galvatron. read on to check them out.

Original Source: Transformers Chaos Artwork by Livio Ramondelli @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got some new information for you about the Transformers x McDonalds Japanese promotion. Yes, that is truly the name of it!

First of all, seen to the left are the true Transformers Happy Meal toys - an Optimus Prime and Bumblebee from Dark of the Moon.

The ones we have seen previously, and are featured on Takara-Tomy's McDonalds campaign page, are available in a different way. Bumblebee, aka Potato Bumblebee, is a TV Boy Magazine giveaway with the September edition like the clear Cyberverse Bumblebee.
To get Optimus Prime and Bulkhead, aka Burger Optimus and Shake Bulkhead, you go to McDonalds on July 30-31 and buy a Happy Meal. With the Happy Meal you get a "weekend exclusive Special DVD and Mechtech Sheet with red ticket". You then trade the ticket in at a toy store along with the purchase of Transformers Dark of the Moon products for one of Burger Optimus or Shake Bulkhead.

Talk about your complicated exclusive premium toys! Given the exclusive nature of these Japan only Transformers Prime items, the full set is sure to command a premium online in years to come.

Original Source: Transformers Prime McDonalds Japan Promotion More Information @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some more Transformers 3 Concept artwork has been posted online! This time out we have the works of Joel Chang and of The Aaron Sims Company.

Joel Chang's work is all about helping to envisage scenes - if you take a look at his portfolio you might recognise a few key scenes in there such as The Ark on the moon, Shockwave's entry, and the Decepticons bursting out of the surface of the moon.

The Aaron Sims Company has a mix of this and of character studies. There are some key scenes involving the Driller in there - mostly ones involving it destroying the skyscraper. There's also some character concepts though, namely a lot of work on the scientist Autobot who would become Que / Wheeljack. These earlier concepts gave him a labcoat look, and one features a monocle! There's also a concept for Brains in there, and some work on the Dreads.

Check them all out by clicking on the links above.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Concept Art by Joel Chang and The Aaron Sims Company @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The recent making of Transformers Dark of the Moon special that aired on Hubworld (and will be repeated throughout the coming days) includes a look at the behind the scenes making of Transformers Prime, and a shocking couple of lines of dialogue which strongly imply that a part of the Optimus Prime and Megatron backstory, as told in Transformers Exodus, will be coming to Transformers Prime. The lines in question are blacked out below - highlight them if you want to be spoiled on this plot twist:

JACK: Megatron was an Autobot?!
MIKO: Optimus was a 'CON?!?!


This should be good news for all of you yearning for more character development for Optimus Prime on Transformers Prime.

Original Source: Transformers Prime to Explore Optimus and Megatron's Backstory @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Box Office Mojo has recently updated with the five-day opening totals for the recently released movie. Over the weekend, Dark of the Moon has taken over the box-office with an estimated $97.4 million bringing the total so far to an $162,125,000 release, and a whopping $372,125,000 worldwide.

The opening weekend has been nearly $90 Million more profitable than the opening weekends of the first live-action movie ($70,502,384), and little over $54 million more profitable than Revenge of the Fallen's ($108,966,307.)

Could we see this movie break the $1 Billion Barrier?

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Five-Day Total: $162.1 Million @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys have put up a preorder for their Exgraver on their Taobao account, and it comes accompanied by a series of previously unseen images of the toy, including a nice clear look at the storage of the hand in vehicle mode - and it tucks in very unobtrusively too. Click on the link above or read on for our mirror of the new images.

Original Source: TFC Toys Exgraver Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A pair of new auctions have popped up via CDSW on Taobao, showing off some previously unseen Transformers toys. First up is a look at an orange version of Roadbuster - based on the concept artwork or one of the cars Dale Jr drove last year, perhaps? The second is a look at the Deluxe Optimus Prime with gold flames and the Voyager Class MechTech weapon - which looks even more comically oversized than the usual MechTech weapons. It's probably an exclusive of some sort because of this fact, although no official confirmation has been on given on either yet. Keep it TFW for more information on these and other Transformers Dark of the Moon toys as it becomes available.

This information comes to you courtesy of Snakas.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Roadbuster and Optimus Prime Redecos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.