[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Over the last week or so, Transformers Prime toys have been hitting around the world, mainly in the UK, under it's wide release packaging. Branded in new Red/White packaging with the "Robots In Disguise" tagline prominently in the front. This differs from it's First Edition packaging, which was primarily blue, and limited in distribution scope. To help you find it all, we've collected some links to the items on eBay, where hopefully you can score some early for yourselves regardless of where you are. Check them out below!

All Transformers Prime Toys

Links to the new stuff (non First Edition):

• Transformers Prime "RID" Packaging Toys
• Powerizer Titled Voyager Toys
• Revealer Titled Deluxe Toys

Character Links:

• Voyager Optimus Prime
• Voyager Megatron
• Voyager Bulkhead
• Deluxe Soundwave
• Deluxe Wheeljack
• Deluxe Cliffjumper
• Deluxe Vehicon
• Deluxe Starscream
• Everything "Prime" Bumblebee
• Prime Arcee Toys

Original Source: Featured eBay Auction - Transformers Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon may have made around $1.1 Billion, but can it win an Academy Award? The nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards have been released and Transformers: Dark of the Moon is in the running for three Oscars.

The movie is up for Sound Editing (alongside Drive, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, and War Horse), Sound Mixing (alongside The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Moneyball, and War Horse). And what is probably surprising no one the movie is also up for a Visual Effects award; going up against Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2, Hugo, Real Steel, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Do you think Dark of the Moon has a chance? Do you think the mere fact that the film is even considered for the awards to be a crime against humanity? Hit the 'Discuss' link below to talk about these topics and more with the community over on the 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Nominated For Three Academy Awards @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Itching to check out IDW's all new Robots In Disguise #1 comic? Wait no more, as we've got a preview!

Transformers Robots In Disguise #1
John Barber (w) o Andrew Griffith (a) o Marcelo Matere x 4, Griffith (c) The war for Cybertron is over-now the hard part begins! This first of two new ongoing Transformers series offers an excellent jumping-on point and all-new direction as BUMBLEBEE and his fellow AUTOBOTS struggle to maintain control of a world without OPTIMUS PRIME!

Read on to preview the issue!

Original Source: Robots In Disguise #1 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Zap2it has updated with information regarding the season premier of Transformers Prime. Set to air February 18th on the Hub, the first episode of Transformers Prime Season 2 will be called "Orion Pax part 1". A description from the website is as follows;

"Megatron manipulates the impaired Optimus into joining the Decepticons."

Excited for the return of your favorite Robots in Disguise to Television? Transformers Prime returns on February 18th at 8:30pm EST on the Hub. Also that day will be the return of the Rescue Bots at Noon EST and the premier of the animated movie from 1986 directly after the three part Transformers Prime premier!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 1 Title and Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The revelation and later, release of Powerizer Optimus Prime recently was met with a rather....interesting reception. Nonetheless, some may change their mind after having a toy in-hand. 2005 boards member Creaky got his hands on Powerizer Optimus Prime recently and has provided an informative pictorial review.

The interview shows the transformation step-by-step, and shows comparisons with 1st Edition Voyager Optimus Prime. Did this figure pique your interest? Read on for the review, perhaps it's more than meets the eyes!

Original Source: Powerizer Optimus Prime Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has been updated with some upcoming Transformers books including the Covers of previously announced Transformers: Prime books for little kids.

The books include:

• Transformers Prime: Meet Team Prime
• Transformers Prime: Attack of the Scraplets!
• Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume 6
• Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Volume 1
• Transformers Classics: UK Volume 3

Take a look at more info after the jump.

Original Source: Amazon Transformers Book Listing - More Than Meets The Eye & Transformers: Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collector's Club have updated their homepage with a new image of their membership incentive figure for 2012, Runamuck! Runamuck, one of the two Battlechargers from Generation 1, is a remolded version of Generations Wheeljack with a new head. His brother, Runabout, is due to be released in this coming year as a TFCC store exclusive toy, but if you want to get Runamuck, you need to have a Transformers Collector's Club membership active through March of this year. Head on over to the Collector's Club homepage for more information.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Runamuck Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It’s time for another Transformers: Prime Tuesday Q&A.

Joining with the Transformers fans to answer their questions, it’s Transformers: Prime Post-Production Supervisor Austin Block. She is in charge of scheduling and overseeing the post-production calendar for each episode, including all in-house sessions (such as edit sessions and picture reviews) and out-of-house sessions (such as color correction and audio mixing).

The entire Q&A Session is posted on the Hasbro Official Transformers Face Book Page. We’ve mirrored the session for our readers who don’t have access to FB. Take a look, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Tuesday Q&A - Post-Production Supervisor Austin Block @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news for our friends down under! The voice of Optimus Primal from Beast Wars and Optimus Prime from the Unicron Trilogy, Garry Chalk, will be in attendance at the Heroes and Villains Fan Expo in Penrith, Australia. The expo will be held August 25th and 26th at the Panthers Exhibition Pavillion. This is a great oppurtunity to meet one of the best voice actors in the business, but one of the best voice actors to contribute to the Transformers franchise!

You can view more information at Heroes and Villains website or visit Culture Shock Events Facebook page for more information.

Original Source: Garry Chalk to Attend Heroes and Villains Fan Expo 2012 in Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review Robots in Diguise #1! Robots in Diguise #1 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, January 25th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review on our Robots in Diguise #1 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Robots in Disguise #1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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To go along with our previously reported news TakaraTomy has updated their website with loads of new information. Among the update are a few new pictures of MP-11 and what appears to be a massive stage designed around Optimus Prime from Transformers Prime for the Asahikawa Winter Festival!

Additional site updates include:

• Encore Twincast
• Encore Soundblaster
• Encore
• Masterpiece
• Transformers United
• Transformers Prime

Check out all of the info at the links above and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss

Original Source: TakaraTomy Website Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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"IT IS THE YEAR 2005..."As the opening narration of the 1986 Transformers Animated movie, those few words ring out in your mind like a shotgun. Victor Caroli is the man who read that line and helped inspire the name TFW2005. Victor provided the narration for the original Sunbow Productions Transformers cartoon, Transformers: The Movie, the commercial bumpers and many Transformers toy commercials. 2005 Board member Jon3pnt0 recently had the privilege of interviewing Victor. In the interview he discusses how he got involved with the Transformers cartoon, why he passed on a part in the Michael Bay films, and much more!

Check out the interview below!

Original Source: Interview with Generation 1 Narrator, Victor Caroli @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Superherohype.com has updated their site with a very brief exclusive clip from Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition. The clip posted features interviews with Location Manager Ilt Jones and Set Director Jennifer Williams as they discuss shoving a train car into the side of a building.

Coming to Blu-ray on January 31st, "Dark of the Moon" will be available in a four-disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack with UltraViolet and a Digital Copy. The set will feature nearly four hours of behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew interviews and more.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition Bonus Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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To hype up Transformers: The Ride's Grand opening at Universal Studios Hollywood, the official website for Universal Studios has updated their website Prepareforbattle.com. In this update we get an important message about killing Decepticons from General Morshower (Played by actor, Glenn Morshower) in an emergency communique.

Check out the video below

Original Source: TF: The Ride "General Morshower Tactical Maneuvers vs. Decepticons" @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Fellow fan site Full Metal Hero reports on some of the new items on display at the UK Toy Fair. At this no-photos-permitted event there is:

The return of Transformers Generations / Fall of Cybertron toys - Fall of Cybertron gets toys under the Generations branding. There are eight new releases planned, the only one definitely confirmed as of this time is Fall of Cybertron Jazz.

Optimus Maximus - A large-scale Cyberverse citybot, it is said to be a Cyberverse base playset that can also transform into a full robot mode. Scale is somewhere between Ultimate Optimus and a Leader Class, features lights, sounds, firing missiles, launching vehicles.

Prime Weaponizers - Leader Class Transformers Prime toys, the first two confirmed are Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. These are apparently simplified for the sake of the kids playing with them and feature deployable weapons - Optimus Prime has chainguns that pop out of his cab and mount on his shoulders.

Click here to read the original report.

Original Source: Transformers News from UK Toy Fair @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Shout Factory sent out a press release about the upcoming Transformers Prime - The Complete First Season DVD and Blu Ray sets. They are set to release March 6th and will be available at Amazon - Transformers Prime: Complete First Season [Blu-ray].

For the complete press release and a pretty picture of the boxes, continue reading after the break.

Original Source: Transformers Prime - The Complete First Season @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Tempting Toys and Collectibles sent us an update, check it out below:

• Takara Tomy United Stepper figure MISB, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - 99.99 + s/h
• Tokyo Toy Show United Darkside Optimus Prime VS Darkside Megatron set, Tempting Toys and Collectibles- $69.99 + s/h
• Henkei Ghost Starscream, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $79.99 + s/h
• Rare Botcon 2006 Darkseid Megatron figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• MOVIE FIGURES, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $109.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2009 Leozack figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $79.99 + s/h
• TFCC Topspin figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $74.99 + s/h
• TFCC Exclusive G2 Ramjet figure, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $79.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2002 exclusive Glyph figure mint in bag, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $39.99 + s/h
• Botcon 1999 Sandstorm Figure, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $129.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Toys and Collectibles Update - 1/25/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Toy Arena sent us an update, check it out below:

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See below for more Details
You can also use the coupon codes for these items as well

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Coupon Code = 10Disc11

Free Shipping on all orders above $100.00(**only USA and not including HI, PR, APO, and AK)
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All New Arrivals can be viewed on our blog which includes Pictures and Easy Links!

• New Arrivals 01/23/2012! | ToyArena Blog
• XTransBots XP01 Addon Set for Encore #20 Devastator
• Transformers Generations 2011 Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure
• TFC Toys Hercules Mad Blender
• TFC Toys Hercules NeckBreaker
• JB-03 Headmaster Earth Command Figure
• JB-04 Headmaster Broadcaster Figure
• JB-05 Headmaster Destruction Lord Figure

Original Source: ToyArena Update - 1/25/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member, Goldlock, has picked up the new Bot Shots Sentinel Prime figure and provided us with a nice little review. Goldlock goes into detail here about how the game works that is included when you pick up the new Bot Shots figures. The game is based on Rock, Paper, Scissors or in this case; Blaster, fist, Sword. When you have your Bot Shots auto transform the symbol on their chest is revealed. Almost akin to Battle Beasts with the exception that you can have your Bot Shot figure utilize any of the three symbols. The interesting part of this Sentinel Prime figure is what it's based on. This translucent red figure has more in common with Kre-O Sentinel Prime than it does with the movie, IDW or Animated versions of the character.

Take a look at the images after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Bot Shots Sentinel Prime Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us over the listing for what's shipping next week with Diamond Comics. Next week brings us the first part of the Transformers Infestation 2 miniseries - the return to the Hearts of Steel continuity! To go along with this, there's also a new run on the original Hearts of Steel miniseries. Check out the full listings below:

INFESTATION 2 TRANSFORMERS #1 (Of 2) (incentive 1 in 10 ships as well)

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Guido Guidi (CA) Livio Ramondelli, Guido Guidi

The Infestation threat has broken the boundaries of time and the Lovecraftian monsters invade the world of Transformers: Hearts of Steel! It's a steam-punk world in the grips of panic as terrifying beings from the depths of the ocean corrupt both humans and Decepticons! Only one man knows how to stop the Infestation, and it's up to him to awaken the Autobots in time to prevent full-scale cataclysm!

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Ramondelli and 1 by Guidi

TRANSFORMERS EVOLUTIONS HEARTS OF STEEL TP (NEW PRINTING)

(W) Chuck Dixon (A/CA) Guido Guidi

Ever wondered what form your favorite TRANSFORMERS would take if they existed in different eras? Wonder no more, as IDW's new Evolutions line debuts with "Hearts of Steel," writer Chuck Dixon and artists Guido Guidi transplant the 'bots to the Industrial Revolution, where a charismatic hammer-man named John Henry discovers that a steam drill is really an alien robot named BUMBLEBEE. Before he can process this information, the pair are attacked by DECEPTICONS disguised as tanks, trains and walking engines. Is this all part of a larger scheme by STARSCREAM? And if so, will the other AUTOBOTS arrive in time to stop his nefarious plans?

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 1 February @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Put this down as a rumor for now, but California guys, you might want to start checking your Toys R Us stores for the all-new Transformers Prime mainline toys! The image you see attached to this story - showing the English language Prime mainline packaging and not the omni-lingual European packaging - was taking from this Ebay auction listing. The seller vheryan27 when asked mentioned he picked up Soundwave here and a Cliffjumper at a Toys R Us in California.

For the moment treat this with a grain of salt since it's not a confirmed "off the pegs" store sighting, but all signs are pointing toward the fact that yes, the Transformers Prime mainline is about to hit US shores. Good luck and happy hunting everyone!

Original Source: Rumor - Transformers Prime Main Line Released in USA @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Comic Book Resources have posted a very insightful interview with one Mr Simon Furman, who you might have heard of for being the writer behind many a classic Transformers tale. Simon Furman is returning to the continuity that started it all, the Marvel Comics Generation 1, this July. This interview features some art from the upcoming issue 80.5, a Free Comic Book Day special titled Regeneration One, showing mostly some very cool flashback montages - you'll spot Jhiaxus and the Generation 2 origin of life on Cybertron in these new pieces of artwork, seeming to indicate that Generation 2 as a series is being acknowledged.

As for the interview itself - there's a lot of teasing of things to come, and I'll directly quote you one line that tells us some of the things to expect:

... you can expect Soundwave, Ultra Magnus, Wreckers, Kup, Hot Rod, Circuit Smasher, Nebulos, Grimlock, Headmasters, Zero Space, Nova Point, Bludgeon, War-Worlds, G.B. Blackrock, Ratchet, Starscream, and the Optimus Prime vs. Megatron battle to end all Optimus Prime vs. Megatron battles. And that's a promise.

Click here to read the full article!

Original Source: Transformers 80.5 Regeneration 1 Simon Furman Interview and New Preview Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just a quick note to our regular readers and members. After a lot of feedback from members recently about the flood of 3rd party, unofficial, unlicensed (whatever you want to call it) news and discussion - we have decided to do a couple things to allow an easier time in finding and discussing the topics you are interested in.

First, we've split off all news and discussion of 3rd Party items into it's own sub-forum here: Transformers 3rd Party Discussion. So in the future, if you want to submit new info or images that you found elsewhere on the internet, please do so here, not anywhere else. All general discussion, speculation, overall back and forth about anything 3rd party - also keep it in there.

Second, we've created a 3rd Party Reviews sub-forum as well. Please put all your text, pictorial and video reviews of 3rd party products there. This will clean up our current Transformers Feedback forum and keep it just for official Transformers.

Third, we've created an optional TFW2005 front page which filters out *most* 3rd party news, which you can bookmark or access by clicking the link to the right when you first arrive on TFW2005.com. By going to this page, you will see the last 60 TFW2005 news threads, without any mention of 3rd party items. That way you can get your fix for Transformers, information related to official happenings and official product only.

We hope this will allow those that just want real deal info to easier browse news and participate in the forums, while also allowing the collectors interested in 3rd party items to continue being fans of it.

Enjoy!

Original Source: New Organization at TFW - 3rd Party Coverage and Discussion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Transformers Collectors' Club has updated their website with a cover image for the upcoming February/March issue with an Animated cover as well as a summary of the issue itself.

So, after seven years of bringing Transformers fans from around the world the Official Transformers Magazine the question was, how do we start year 8? Short answer... With a bang! We don't want to give TOO much away, but how about some great teasers?!?

LeVar Burton sat down with the TCC to discuss his cartoon character and offer a behind the scenes look at Transformers: Rescue Bots. Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster bring us the first installment of the new Transformers: Animated Almanac Addendum TCC feature (with an awesome magazine cover to tie in to the new feature). MTMTE Profiles spotlighting the amazing art of Matthew Armstrong debut this issue as well. And if that wasn't enough, Flint Dille fleshes out a deleted scene from the original Transformers Animated movie, brought to life in the all-new Transformers story "A Flash Forward"! This is first time a deleted scene from the '86 movie has been illustrated in comic form and can be seen now, in Issue 43 of the Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine!

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Magazine #43 Cover and Info @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today's Featured Ebay Auctions are for some fun, interesting an rare Vintage Transformers figures and items. From a boxed, pre-rub symbol Optimus Prime to classic pencil case. Check them out below.

• Vintage 1980's Transformers 3D puzzle Starscream | eBay
• VINTAGE DREADWING GENERATION 2 G2 SMOKEJUMPER IN BOX TRANSFORMERS RARE GOOD | eBay
• SEALED CARD VINTAGE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 PRE RUB MINI CAR CLIFFJUMPER | eBay
• Vintage Transformers 1984 G1 Pre-Rub Optimus Prime MIB | eBay
• Transformers G1 Seacon Piranacon King Poseidon Prototype Set Rare | eBay
• OPTIMUS PRIME STRAW HOLDER VINTAGE G1 TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 FREE SHIP | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS G1 VINTAGE CASE | eBay
• Vintage G1 Optimus Prime *Mint to Near Mint Condition* HTF Transformers | eBay

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