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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest Transformers Fall of Cybertron update from Gameinformer is a timeline, showing the events of Transformers War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron in relation to each other, and also to events covered in the Transformers Exodus and Exiles books (Exiles is merely alluded to). There are some hints - spoilers potentially - at what might be coming in Fall of Cybertron's plot in this timeline. Check it out - this is the closest we have yet seen to a definitive timeline of this continuity, although all indications within the article state that this is High Moon's timeline, and not the official Hasbro timeline which also incorporates Transformers Prime.

Original Source: The Transformers Timeline According to High Moon Studios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hong Kong Transformers Facebook fan group Transformers Galaxy have shared a small in hand gallery of Human Alliance Soundwave. This Human Alliance toy comes with the movie's human villain Mr Dylan Gould as well as Soundwave's minion Laserbeak. These new images give a better idea of how the legs look, they also demonstrate some key elements of the transformation, and show off what Laserbeak does - namely, transforming into a vehicle of sorts for Dylan, and a shoulder cannon for Soundwave. Pretty cool.

Click on the link above or read on to check out the pics.

Original Source: Human Alliance Soundwave In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics Shipping list for next week, 2 November, from 2005 Boards member D-Drive! Next week brings us the end of "The Last Story on Earth" as well as the fifth Transformers ongoing trade paperback, collecting the issues that lead directly into the ongoing Chaos crossover! Check out the full listings below:

TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #29 (also it's incentive)

Mike Costa (w) o Brendan Cahill (a) o Marcelo Matere, Cahill (c)

"The Last Story On Earth" ends here! When Prowl makes a breakthrough in his investigation, he assumes that he has the answers to all his questions... until a shadowy adversary brings some shocking revelations to the Autobot's attention. Could this be the end of the human/Autobot truce? Mike Costa and Brendan Cahill bring this tale to its unexpected conclusion!

TRANSFORMERS TP VOL 05 CHAOS THEORY

Mike Costa (w) " E.J. Su and Guido Guidi (a) " Nick Roche (c)

The fate of RODIMUS and the Matrix of Leadership is finally revealed in this newest story arc of Transformers, "Chaos Theory." The situation on Earth continues to deteriorate while we shift focus to outer space where RODIMUS was last seen dead! But after crash landing on a strange planet, RODIMUS struggles to find a way back to Earth and the AUTOBOT forces... until a few familiar faces show up to help and a new threat to Cybertron is revealed!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 2 November @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers the Ride blog has updated with a release detailing the launch of the new ride. Transformers the Ride opens at Universal Studios Singapore on December 3 2011, with a special premiere launch night attended by Michael Bay on December 2. The ride is set to feature 12 scenes, and Evac, a new character created for the ride, is also the vehicle that the audience will ride in. Evac according to the article is "a stealth transportation Autobot stationed on Earth designed to transport personnel and classified materials at hyper speeds." The article also mentions that guests will be brought into the experience as new NEST recruits, and that the Decepticons will be after an Allspark shard.

By all indications this is looking to be an extremely fun ride. Transformers the Ride is opening in the US at Universal Studios California in 2012, giving US fans a chance to experience the fun.

Original Source: Transformers The Ride Opens December 3 at Universal Studios Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys have released a new image through their Weibo account showing off their Hercules project. This new image shows the four completed Hercules members combined with the prototypes of Neckbreaker and Mad Blender. Structor is also visible here with a green shovel foot - green and not black as previously shown. Lastly there is a closeup of the combined mode head. Check out our mirror of the image by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: TFC Toys Hercules New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Post-NYCC 2011 Vangelus reaches for Aaron and Omegus's hands to retrieve him from the shadow of John's Pizzaria. This is all your fault, John.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 170

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 170 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys have released a set of official product images for their third and fourth Hercules team members, Structor and Dr Crank. These images show off both robot and vehicle modes of the not-Scrapper and not-Hook respectively. Read on and check them both out. As an added bonus, a nice clear shot showing the final combiner mode's head is also included - that's it there, to the left of this story.

Original Source: TFC Toys Structor and Dr Crank Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Game Informer continues its awesome coverage of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game news for the upcoming sequel to the highly praised Transformers: War for Cybertron.

On today’s article High Moon Studios tells us how they treat the franchise we all know and love with great respect by staying true to its original concepts.

“We were in the middle of a – I don’t want to call it a retcon – but the process of creating a new continuity. The core messages of the brand had been lost along the way, so it was time to restate the obvious to fans and new viewers. What is the early origin story? Who are the core members of the Autobots? What are the Primes? We were in the middle of all that when the pitch from High Moon came and all that kind of dovetailed together nicely. The new cartoon series, the novels, and both Cybertron games are all official cannon.”

Read more at Game Informer.

Original Source: Fall Of Cybertron Game Informer Coverage - True To Form: Safeguarding The Transformers License @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama.com has posted a preview for next weeks issue of The Transformers from IDW Publishing. Chaos continues as the Earth based Autobots continue their investigation into Spike. From writer Mike Costa and Brendan Cahill on art. Where will this issue leave our heroes on terms with their human allies? What role will Jazz have as this story wraps up? Check out the preview to get yourself hyped up for next weeks issue. This issue is scheduled to hit comic book stores next Wednesday, November 2nd.

Take a look at the preview by clicking the title bar or the link above

Original Source: Transformers #29 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Writer Alex Irvine just announced that he’s leaving from writing Transformers Novels.

On his blog, Mr. Irvine wrote:

"To Transformers Fans

An announcement, because many of you are asking:

Someone else is going to be picking up the reins on the Transformers novels from here on out. I enjoyed writing Exodus and Exiles, and enjoyed the conversations with fans even more. Time for me to go do some other things, and for another writer to dig into the rich history of Cybertron and its valiant refugees. (And their dastardly enemies, of course!)

If you liked Exodus and/or Exiles, check out my other books. Here's a good listing to get you started.

Thanks for reading!”

This announcement comes only hours after the Game Informer article regarding Transformers Lore. We at TFW2005 wish Mr. Irvine best of luck on his future work and thank him for his contributions to the Transformers community.

Original Source: New Writer For The Next Transformers Novel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has updated their list of upcoming Transformers books.

• Transformers Volume 6: Chaos: Police Action
• Transformers: How to Draw Transformers
• Transformers Optimus Prime: Stand-up Mover
• Transformers Bumblebee Stand-up Mover
• Transformers Classics Volume 3

Findout more, after the jump.

Original Source: Amazon Listings - How To Draw Transformers, Stand-up Movers, Police Action, Classics Volume 3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from the recent sighting of Dark of the Moon Track Battle Roadbuster, the Walmart exclusive Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime has also been sighted. This redeco of Deluxe Class Optimus Prime comes with a redeco of Voyager Optimus Prime's Mechtech weapon, and comes solid packed, 8 pieces to a case. Lunarfire Optimus Prime was sighted at a Walmart in Parma, Ohio.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Masabon has shared some in hand images of the Tomica Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime with us. This Hotwheels styled Optimus Prime, marketed as "Solar Power Optimus Prime" is like Takara-Tomy's version of RPMs. Check out the images to see more of this release and see how it compares to Hasbro's RPMs / Speed Stars.

Original Source: Tomica Optimus Prime In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Game Informer have put up their next feature in their ongoing coverage of Transformers Fall of Cybertron. The next installment consists of demonstrating how the sounds of the game are created - complete with a video of Peter Cullen recording lines for the new game.

Furthermore, Game Informer will be running a Q&A session with Matt Tieger on next Thursday, where they will ask questions posed by you, the fans. Click here to find out how you can put your question to Matt Tieger.

Original Source: The Sounds of Fall of Cybertron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Ryanchurch.com has updated his website with some unseen concept art from Dark Of The Moon. These new images show off what some of the Decepticon space ships may have looked like as well as some new images of Shockwave and the Driller. The Driller concept art is interesting as it depicts the Driller as a vehicle for Shockwave. Complete with a control panel and cockpit.

What do you think of these new images? Sound off on the 2005 boards by hitting the title bar and joining the discussion.

Original Source: New Dark Of The Moon Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Third-party group Dr. Wu has updated via ACTOYS with yet another upcoming product by them, this time being of a replacement face for the FansProject Protector armor set, giving the toy a smoother and more traditionally-styled face. One that won't stop staring at the text of the news story.

Dr. Wu is also producing Non-Transforming Sharkclones, and a light-up Unicron head for the Armada mold or it's various reuses.

UPDATE: TFW2005 member Bountyan has updated us on this item, informing us that there will be two versions sold: one with a normal face (The one shown here in this news story) and one with "Glasses", which is presumably based on the visor that Rodimus used in the 1986 movie.

Original Source: Dr. Wu Replacement Protector Face Unveiled @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hong Kong Transformers fan group Transformers Galaxy have updated with in-package images of the Maketoy Battle Tanker. This third party add-on set for Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime transforms from tanker trailer, to a full armor set and a further optional "power up" mode incorporating the rest of the tanker. It's set for a November release, price TBA but thought to be around $100.

Original Source: Maketoy Battle Tanker Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Prime entertainment pack is a highlight of Transformers Prime wave 1. Now thanks to whkvictor of HK-TF, we can see new images of the set unboxed. This set comes with Optimus Prime and Megatron as well as the 3 kids from the show:

• Raf
• Jack
• Miko

Also included is a DVD. Looking forward to the set? Check out more images of it after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack Unboxed Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's that time of year again! A celebration of ghosts, goblins and all things that go bump in the night (that'd be Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Sideswipe falling over again). For today is Halloween! Be sure to give out extra candy to any Transformers themed trick-or-treaters you might see tonight. Here's a treat from TFW, a rundown of all that has come along in the past week of Transformers news:


Transformers Movie Series News
Rosie, Shia And Michael May Return For The Next Transformers Live Action Movie
Transformers The Ride Opens December 3 at Universal Studios Singapore
New Dark Of The Moon Concept Art
New Images of Takara Tomy Tomica TFs
Tomica Optimus Prime In Hand Images
Dark of the Moon Walmart Exclusive Leader Bumblebee and Deluxe Starscream Bonus Value Pack
Human Alliance Soundwave In Hand Images
Cyberverse Soundwave Sighted
Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime Released at US Retail
Lucky Draw Voyager Sentinel Prime by Takara-Tomy


Transformers Prime News
Transformers Prime Darkness Rising DVD
New York Comic Con Transformers Prime & Movie Trilogy Slides


Transformers Fall of Cybertron News
Fall of Cybertron Jazz Character Focus
The Transformers Timeline According to High Moon Studios
Fall Of Cybertron Game Informer Coverage - True To Form: Safeguarding The Transformers License
The Sounds of Fall of Cybertron


Japanese Transformers News
New MP11A Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Images
Figure King and Dengeki Hobby Magazine Scans


Transformers Comic News
Transformers #29 Preview
Amazon Listings - How To Draw Transformers, Stand-up Movers, Police Action, Classics Volume 3


Other Transformers News
New Writer For The Next Transformers Novel


Convention / Collector's Club News
Shattered Glass Drift Officially Unveiled


Third Party News
Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Prototype Images
iGear Rager, Spray, Kup Perceptor Weapons Additional Images
Crazy Devy CDMW-27 Omega Supreme Claw
Dr. Wu Replacement Protector Face Unveiled
Maketoy Battle Tanker Box Images
TFC Toys Dinobots Robot Modes
TFC Toys Hercules New Image
TFC Toys Structor and Dr Crank Official Images


TFW Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Soundwave Gallery

WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 170

Diamond Comics Shipping List for 2 November

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 10/24/11 - 10/30/11 - Happy Halloween from TFW2005! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource.

Happy Halloween SourceFans!
This week we have a bunch of spooky new preorders from iGear, TFC Toys and Junkion Blacksmith! We'll start with a treat instead of a trick. Let's start with the announcement of TFC Toys Hercules Dr. Crank and Structor now being available for preorder. We also have New Recruits and other popular items restocked this week, along with a new Source Article by Maz! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for preorder: TFC Toys Dr. Crank and Structor!
2. New preorders from Junkion Blacksmith!
3. Now up for Preorder: MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream Coronation Set!
4. Now up for preorder: Japanese Transformers Prime figures!
5. TFsource New Recruits and Popular Restock!
6. Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset Restock Preorder!
7. CA-05 Causality Backfiery Now Instock!
8. Crazy Devy Update
9. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
10. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United!
11. New Preorders from iGear!
12. New Source Article Up!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

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

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon 2012 hotel block is now available. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2012 by calling the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre reservation department direct and toll free at 1-800-422-8238. When booking by phone, please quote block code "GCCCO0712" or ask for the TFcon rate. You can also book your room via the 2012 hotel reservation website at http://www.deltameadowvale.com/gccco0712

The group rate is good for July 25 to July 31, 2012 at the price of $109 per room. No deposit is required to reserve your room now. You have until July 25th to cancel your room if you can not make the convention.

TFcon - Canada's 11th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 27th to 29th, 2012 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking.

Original Source: TFcon 2012 Hotel Block Information Now Available @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We recently got a chance to have an advanced look at the first release from new third party Transformers group Super Robot Creaticon. Super Robot Creaticon, or SRC, are making a range of Legends class sized pieces which they are calling "Legend Heroes" and their first release is the "Q's Judge". It's a Legends Class scaled Quintesson, and as far as first releases from new third party groups go, it's a very good and strong start. Excellently detailed, the piece captures the menace of the five-faced alien judges from Transformers the Movie and Generation 1 Season 3. There's some nice touches in there too - read on by clicking the discuss link below to check out our full review.

Alternatively, as a picture says more than a thousand words, click on the link below to check out the full gallery for a better look at this new third party piece.

TFW SRC Legend Heroes 01 Q's Judge Quintesson Gallery

Original Source: SRC Legend Heroes Quintesson Judge Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hong Kong fan group Transformers Galaxy delivers the early-look goods once again with a gallery of Transformers Prime Cliffjumper. This is the initial release mold, which features the show accurate arm cannons, rather than the alternate mainline version or the Terrorcon version. Check out the images of this Autobot whose time in the series was tragically cut short by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cliffjumper in Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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On this latest Game Informer article regarding Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, High Moon Studio tells us about the interactive storytelling of the the upcoming game.

In video games, there is always tension between story and gameplay. Storytelling is traditionally a passive experience, while games are inherently interactive. To help smooth out the integration of these two disparate forms, High Moon starts by looking at the larger story beats and then builds levels around those concepts. “We look at what we absolutely need to tell in our story, and then there is a lot of back and forth between the teams,” Carter says. “Designers approach a game from a standpoint of 'what is fun,' but then we have to steer that back and make sure we’re getting our story across. Making a game is really a lot of back and forth.”

Designers spend a lot of time looking at references during these exchanges, drawing inspiration for how to shape a cohesive story that is also fun to play. “At the time that we started on the Grimlock level the Dead Space 2 demo had just come out, and I told everyone that they had to play the first level of the game,” Carter says. “Because it was scripted, it’s very cinematic, but at the same time they did a lot of things where you’d be walking down the hall and a character would jump out at you and then the camera would zoom around and showcase the animation and sound, but it was all seamless. The player didn’t feel pulled out of the game. That’s good storytelling for games.”

Read more and enjoy a video at Game Informer.

Original Source: Larger Than Life: Designing Fall of Cybertron's Set Piece Moments @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Last year on November 10th, 2010 it was a very special day. I’m sure many of you may remember our “TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro Investor Day 2010”. On that day Hasbro decided to reveal quite a lot of their upcoming plans for year 2011 and beyond. That was the very first time we received the news of War For Cybertron 2.

Today, Hasbro sent us a Press Release regarding this year’s event Hasbro Investor Day 2011.

However, we are not exactly sure what Hasbro is planning to do this time because last time they surprised us with many many many things.

Most likely we’ll hear news regarding Hasbro’s plans for the Holiday Season and the upcoming movies G. I. Joe: Retaliation, Stretch Armstrong, Battleship, Micronauts, Candy Land and Ouija.

During the Hasbro 3rd Quarter Earnings Call 2011 CEO Brian Goldner mentioned that they are hoping to tell us about the next Transformers movie very soon.

Read the entire Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Press Release - Hasbro Investor Day 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.