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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Alfes 2010 of the Higekuma Toy Toy Blog has shared a gallery of in hand images of the Kerokero Ace January edition giveaway Keroroscream - the Sgt. Frog X Transformers crossover recolor of Legends Class Starscream. The figure comes with a sticker sheet allowing for multiple different looks - Alfes' gallery shows off each different variation. There are also blank stickers for creating a unique deco - the best decoed Starscreams' owners will be entered into a draw to win a Lucky Draw Dark of the Moon Megatron.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Starscream Sgt Frog Version In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got one more Transformers Prime gallery for you today. From the First Edition Voyagers, it's the man himself, presenting for your enjoyment TFW's Transformers Prime Voyager Class Optimus Prime Gallery!

As the main character on the Autobot side, Optimus Prime getting an awesome toy is almost always a given, and the Transformers Prime Voyager does not disappoint. It's a release that rivals some of the very best Optimus Prime toys in recent memory for its shear coolness, combining an awesome and heroic silhouette, show accurate styling, great poseability and a fun, challenging yet intuitive transformation into a single awesome package.

Check out our new gallery below and experience the awesomeness of this newest rendition of Optimus Prime for yourself:

TFW Transformers Prime Optimus Prime Voyager Class First Edition Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Optimus Prime Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Store chain Meijers is currently undergoing a reset of their store shelves, and 2005 Boards member Cleazer reports that some interesting tags are turning up on the shelves:

Transformers Bot Shot asst - $3.99
Transformers Big Rig Bot Shot asst - $7.99
Transformers Cyberverse Vehicle asst - $19.99
Transformers Prime Energon helmet - $19.99
Transformers Prime Powerizers asst - $19.99

A couple of these are things we already know of - The Cyberverse Vehicle assortment, per slides shown by Hasbro at SDCC and NYCC, is the Transformers Prime Starhammer with Wheeljack set. The Energon Helmet was previously indicated on information from the NTF Archive, and sounds like a new role play helmet for Transformers Prime.

Of the others, the Powerizers and the Bot Shots are unknowns. One might speculate that the Powerizers are the successors to the Power Bots, but we're drawing a blank on what a Bot Shot is. For now though, nothing is known, so click on the discuss link to join in the speculation on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Bot Shots and Powerizers - New Transformers Toy Assortments for 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFSource dropped us a note letting us know about new Headrobots Centurion (for Fortress Maximus) images now available. You can check out the pre-order here: Headrobots - Centurion - Upgrade Kit!.

You can see some additional images in higher resolution attached to this story after the break.

Original Source: New Headrobots Centurion Images @ TFSource @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group Headrobots, has stopped by the 2005 Boards to announce some new projects and give us some updates on previous announced items.

The update includes:

• Centurion - Based off of their previous Headmaster releases, this project shows three heads you can use with your existing G1 Fort Max's smaller figures. It will feature a US style head, Japanese style head and a Bonus Power Sword. This item is a limited release item and Headrobots isn't expecting big sales from this so the retail price is higher. Preorders should be up within 24 hours.
• Big Road - An unofficial Trailbreaker figure, looks very similar to the G1 Cartoon model
• Drone - Conversion kit to change Hunt for the Decepticons Tomahawk into an updated version of Whirl
• Blood DX - A follow up to their previos Bludgeon upgrade, this kit will upgrade your movie deluxe Bludgeon figure into a skeletal warrior.

Headrobots states that after Centurion is released, Blood DX or Drone will be their next release.

Click the title bar for all the info and more pictures!

Original Source: Headrobots Project Updates @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005.COM is pleased to announce the launch of a new 2005 Network website - TokuNation.com!

What exactly is TokuNation.com? It is a website similar to TFW2005.COM and HISSTANK.COM except our main area of focus is all things Tokusatsu! What is Tokusatsu? Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Power Rangers, Godzilla, Ultraman, and the list goes on and on. You will find all the latest Tokusatsu news and information, as well as a forum to converse with all your fellow Tokusatsu fans. Our staff is made up of dedicated Tokusatsu fans from all of our websites - we're sure you'll see a familiar face or two!

NOTE! No accounts from any other 2005 Network site are imported to TokuNation.com. This is a fresh website with a fresh forum.

Please welcome TokuNation.com in to the 2005 Network family. We look forward to meeting you!

Original Source: Announcing a new network site - TokuNation.com! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook fan page, Transformers Galaxy, has uploaded a pair of new images courtesy of the weibo account of tekmen. These two new images showcase the upcoming Powercore Combiner limbs from TFC Toys. This upgrade features four new molds for your Powercore Combiner Commander figures to utilize, giving the powered up mode new articulated arms, legs, feet and hands. These particular images show the four molds in color and being used with Powercore Combiners Heavytread.

Take a look at the images after the break!

Original Source: New Images of TFC Powercore Combiner Limbs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website with their next 2012 Botcon Exclusive. This time, it's Heroic Decepticon Treadshot! This figure is based on the Reveal The shield Jazz mold with a new head and the color scheme looks like it's based on a Armada Sideswipe homage.

Heroic Treadshot joins the already revealed Shattered Glass Tracks, Shattered Glass Soundwave and Classics Gigatron figures from the 2012 Invasion Botcon Boxset. Two more figures left to be revealed; Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus and a Classics version of Metalhawk!

Botcon will be held in Dallas, TX April 26th-29th at the Hyatt Regency.

Click on the title bar to view the pics and head over to the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Treadshot Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Yahoo! Movies has posted a trailer for the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray 3D Combo Pack release.

Update: Added a much better quality version of the trailer thanks to Michael Bay Official Website.


Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray 3D Combo Pack is set to release this January 31st along with the Transformers Trilogy Ultimate Collection Signature Edition.

You can take a look at the list of features included, here.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray 3D Combo Pack Edition Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon has moved up from the shortlist of Final 15 of Visual Effects Oscar to the Final 10.

On this stage, the FX Branch of the Oscars committee will evaluate and move the nominations to the Final 5 or out of the Oscars. After that, the Oscars night will decide the winner.

Transformers 2007 went on to the Final 5 but did not win, whereas Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen didn't even manage to move to the Final 5.

The Final 5 will be announced on January 24th, 2012 and the winner announced on February 26, 2012 at the 84th Academy Awards.

We wish Transformers: Dark of the Moon all the very best.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Moved On To The Final 10 Of Oscar VFX Shortlist @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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For those who missed the Rose Parade 2012 Paramount Pictures Float, now has a chance to see it thanks to You Tube users POIUYBLUE and lundeensr.

We have a close up of the Paramount Float as well as a video of the Float in the actual Parade.

Paramount Pictures is also celebrating its "100 Years of Movie Magic".

Original Source: Videos Of Rose Parade 2012 Paramount Pictures Float @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Karusel TV; a Russian TV Station is announcing that Transformers: Prime [Season 1] is finally coming to Russia later this year.

Take a look at the Russian Trailer below thanks to Karusel TV.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Arriving To Russia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Following the news of Transformers: Prime Season 2 and Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 1 premiering on the Hub this coming February , we now have information stating that both shows will arrive on February 18th, 2012.

Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 1 February 18 @ Noon ET | 9am PT
Transformers: Prime Season 2 February 18 @ 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT

Original Source: Transformers: Prime And Transformers: Rescue Bots Returning February 18th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers artist Guido Guidi has updated his Deviantart account with a teaser of the sketch cover for the IDW Crossover event sequel, Infestation 2. This cover shows off Hearts Of Steel Bumblebee going on one on one with another Transformer (Possibly Ironhide?) apparently infected by Cthulu! The full color cover can be seen here.

Both issues of the crossover event featuring the Hearts Of Steel Transformers will be released in February.

Check out the image after the break!

Original Source: IDW Transformers Infestation #2 Sketch Cover Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon 2012 pre-registration is live now! Head on over to the Botcon homepage to pre-register for your Primus, Protoform or Mini-con package today! You can also sign up for the tours, customizing classes, and apparel such as hats and T-Shirts!

Two new pictures are also posted with pre-registration showing the remaining two toys and confirming that Metalhawk is a remold of Generations Thunderwing! Talk about them here!

Note to non-attendees - Non-attendee Iacon packages will go live next week. Posting on Facebook, the TFCC confirmed they are keeping a separate stock for non-attendees:

Non-attending registration for BotCon 2012 will go live sometime next week. We are holding back packages for non-attendees. Fear not.

UPDATE: Primus Packages 40% sold out as of 7:48 PM EST

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Registration LIVE NOW @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Reposting this bit of news here so it doesn't get lost in the big "OMG Botcon registration!" rush.

With the Botcon registration pages live, a pair of small pictures were posted of the complete Transformers Invasion convention exclusive set, revealing the remaining two toys that will be in the box. The pictures are large enough to tease at the toys used and the decos, but small enough to leave us in suspense for the full-on reveals in the coming days.

Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus seen here is a recolor of Reveal the Shield Generation 2 Optimus Prime, with colors inspired by his Diaclone ancestor Powered Convoy. The hood also has some mild flame details in a possible callback to Movie Optimus Prime... or possibly the Optimus Prime this mold was recolored from.

Metalhawk, the Autobot from the Classicsverse, is a reuse of the Generations Thunderwing mold. The robot mode is based on the design of Generation 1 Metalhawk's Pretender shell, while the jet mode is sort of inspired by the vehicle mode of the original toy - there's a few differences in there though.

Share your thoughts on the final two on our 2005 Boards by hitting the discuss button.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Ultra Magnus and Metalhawk Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Toy Arena Update - Jan 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Just a quick update for all of you in the Kansas area - Steve Blum will be making an appearance at Naka-Con 2012 on Feb 10-12. Steve Blum is a man of many voices, for us Transformers fans he has masterfully provided the voice of Transformers Prime Starscream as well as Rescue Bots Heatwave. For fans of animation, he's also provided the voice of Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop, Wolverine in Wolverine and the X-Men and Marvel Superhero Squad, and many, many more.

Naka-Con is being held at Overland Park in Kansas, check out the official Naka-Con homepage for more information and to see the other guests attending.

Original Source: Steve Blum Attending Naka-Con 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have revealed a sketch of what the new head on their convention exclusive Metalhawk will look like on Twitter. Surprisingly, the new head is not based on a robot form at all - but on the human head of the original Metalhawk's Pretender shell. The main body was already based on the Pretender Shell rather than the inner robot, but there was some speculation on what the head might be - with some thoughts that it might be the robotic head concept used for the 2010-11 Club Comic.

How do you feel about the first new "human" Transformer since 1989? Sound off on our 2005 Boards!


Animorphs from the 1990s? Never heard of them...

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Metalhawk Head Sketch @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Fan favorite artist Alex Milne has updated his Deviantart account with his version of Siren from IDW's new upcoming comic series, More Than Meets The Eye. Alex goes onto elaborate in his post;

so i figured since he is on the cover to issue 2, i'd show him off here as well
this is the design i came up with for Siren. this time i used more of the TF Prime look for him then WFC. there is a little amount of WFC, but its more a prime based look.
i think the thing i liked most about working on this, was i had this toy as a kid. i remember all the times playing with him. he was my favourite of the second wave of headmaster toys.
well, back to work
enjoy

Click on the title bar to take a look at the image and discuss on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: IDW More Than Meets The Eye Siren Design by Alex Milne @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Hot off the heels of their previous announcement "NeoKnight", Dairycon has announced the second exclusive for their upcoming convention: the Dairycon Houser known as "Barn". To learn more about "Barn" and other exclusives from the show, check out the convention's proses (Dairycon 2040: Erect and Proud and Changing Steers) as well as the bios the convention has put up on their website. Barn is the second of five releases hinted at for this year's Dairycon, which is April 27th and 28th at the Ramada Plaza Hotel's Crystal Ballroom in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Original Source: Introducing "Barn", The Second Dairycon 2012 Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, X-Transbots, has updated their Facebook page with new images of their upcoming XP-1 Devastator Kit. These images show the new upgrade kit for Generation 1 Devastator in package. Additionally, there are some comparison images of Generation 1 Devastator utlizing the upgrade kit next to G1 Grimlock and Fansproject Bruticus.

Take a look at all the images after the break

Original Source: New In Package Pics of X-transbots XP-1 Devastator Kit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their Facebook page with a few pictures of two potential recolors of their past releases - a black version of Rager, and a Herbie inspired version of their Bee! The Herbie Bumblebee is a cool looking piece and a great little tribute to the central car from the much beloved Herbie movies.

Black Rager, on the other hand, is a version of iGear's not-Huffer Rager - but in black. It's a possible homage / callback to the E-Hobby version of Huffer from their Minibots pack that also gave us another white Bumblebee - Bug Bite.

Click on the link above to see the rest of the pics, then discuss this news on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: iGear Herbie Bumblebee and Black Rager @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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News reaches us from ACToys that there's a new Botcon toy revealed. This one is Octopunch, based on Hunt for the Decepticons Sea Spray. We've only got vehicle mode pictures, but it's clear from these that the deco has been chosen to evoke the Pretender shell of the original in robot mode as with Metalhawk.

This new report lends more credibility to a rumored list of exclusives posted a while ago over on Seibertron, which named a whole bunch of additional at-show toys including Octopunch, and also named Metalhawk as a reuse of the Thunderwing mold long before he was unveiled. Could the following also be coming soon:

Spinister - Hunt for the Decepticons Tomahawk; Kickoff - Reveal the Shield Jazz; Shattered Glass Swindle - Universe Classics Hound; Shattered Glass Junkions - Reveal the Shield Wreck Gar / Generations Junkheap

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Octopunch @ 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:

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have a restock of the popular Make Toys Battle Tanker! This restock includes both the bonus sword and replacement head. Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition figures are now instock, along with the Asia Exclusive Alternity Goldbug. For preorders, we have Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit. A new Source Article, New Recuits, and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Make Toys Battle Tanker - 1st Edition with Bonus Sword - Restocked!
2. Now instock: Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition!
3. Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit - Preorder up now!
4. TFC Toys Hercules Update!
5. Alernity Goldbug - Asia Exclusive - Instock!
6. New Source Article!
7. Now instock: iGear Sprayer and Rager!
8. Reissue Rodimus Prime and Sideswipe Now Instock!
9. New Recruits!
10. Now instock! DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime - Year of the Dragon Asia Exclusive!
11. Now up for preorder: Warbot Defender!
12. XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator Preorder 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 9 January 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.