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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier today Transformers Galaxy - Hong Kong Fans Group on Facebook revealed a new upgrade kit from 3rd Party Group, Dr. Wu. This time around, the good Doctor has made a new face for TFC Toys' Hercules custom figure. This alternate face depicts Hercules "Roaring" in a similar manner to Guido Guidi's depiction of Devastator in All Hail Megatron #11. Is the face looking familiar to you? It should if you've been following the Hercules Mega Thread as 2005 Board member G.I.Eddie created a custom piece that's very similar. Dr. Wu has even sited G.I.Eddie's work as their influence.

Take a look at the images after the break and share your thoughts in our new 3rd Party Discussion forum!

Original Source: Dr. Wu "Roaring" Alternate Face Upgrade for TFC Hercules @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Over the last several days, a higher than normal amount of Transformers fans have been reporting fraudulent charges on their credit cards.

Due to the higher-than-normal amount of fans on our forums mentioning a breach, we want to give you a heads up. We have no confirmation at this time exactly where this breach happened. Please check your accounts accordingly.

You may see what other fans are saying by reading up on this thread.

Original Source: Fandom Alert - Possible Security Issue Affecting Transformers Fans Credit Cards @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An update now for the San Francisco show Animation on Demand (or AOD) 2012. We previously reported that creators of the TFC Hercules combiner, TFC Toys would have a booth at the show - via 2005 Boards member xterry we can now confirm that they will have "something special" on display at their booth, as well as an exclusive item for the show.

AOD 2012 takes place over the weekend of 18-19 February at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. Find out more at their homepage.

Original Source: TFC Toys Exclusive for AOD 2012 in San Francisco @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The countdown to Toy Fair 2012 keeps coming from the Official Transformers Facebook page, this time showing off the Cyberverse Knock-Out with Driller set.

Stay tuned to TFW2005 for more news and coverage of the upcoming Toy Fair 2012 event this weekend.

Original Source: Official Image of Cyberverse Knock-Out with Driller @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Board member D-Drive has once again provided us with the weekly Diamond Comics shipping list. Up for bat this week is:

INFESTATION 2 TRANSFORMERS #2 Of(2)

Chuck Dixon (w) o Guido Guidi (a & c)

The Infestation threatens all of America, and its evil seems unstoppable as it infects everything in its path. Tobias Muldoon is called upon to help the Autobots find a solution, and he knows the perfect man for the job-Nikola Tesla! Together they attempt to re-activate Optimus Prime, but it's unclear if he will be able to turn the tide in an increasingly hopeless situation!

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE ONGOING #2

James Roberts (w) o Alex Milne (a) o Alex Milne, Roche (c)

The new TRANSFORMERS direction blasts off! Trapped in space, their ship critically damaged, the Autobots try to rally what's left of their forces. And to complicate matters, Skids arrives on the scene, guns blazing! Who is he? What does he want? Where does he come from? Unfortunately, not even Skids knows the answers...

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Alex Milne and 1 cover by Nick Roche

TRANSFORMERS TP VOL 06 CHAOS POLICE ACTION

Mike Costa (w) o Brendan Cahill & E.J. Su (a) o Brendan Cahill (c)

While there is much "CHAOS" on Cybertron, there's no less bedlam here on Earth as our remaining Autobots investigate the accusation that Spike, their trusted human ally, murdered a TRANSFORMER. Prowl and Jazz take center stage as the alliance between the two races are on the brink. Also includes the Prowl Spotlight.

Also of note is the first two issues of both More Than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise have sold out and gone to second printings.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for February 15th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Fans who purchased the Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D Home Release mentioned of a Color and Brightness issues with the Bluray.

Director Michael Bay stopped-by his website to tell that the issue lies with the equipment we use at home to watch the movie and not with the release. He also briefly explained how the Home Release 3D was done, to shed some light on the matter. He was humble enough to come and personally help-out the Fans. Kudos Mr. Bay

"The reason some 3D TV color on some systems might not look perfect? Well because there is no standards in 3D. It sounds stupid doesn't it. When we color transfer we spend weeks on a single format. Six weeks on the feature, then weeks additional on DVD, then weeks more on 3D. Every single shot might have brightness windows color moves high light adds. My colors on almost every one of my films have had almost perfect color space scores. I'm the guy who did the first - film to digital - digital transfer release on a movie - Bad Boys 2. I know color and telecine equipment better then almost any director out there. But when I started doing my 3D transfer with the most talented color telecine expert in the world, my buddy Stephan. He told me 3D is fucked. There is no standard to the equipment it is the wild west right now. So if it looks bad it's your product. We aimed color space for the most the equipment that has the biggest market share. In our room it looked perfect. So I'm sorry but it's your equipment. Tell the business to standardize and it will all look perfect in the future. Sorry.

Michael"

Original Source: Michael Bay Address The Color Issue Of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon 3D Home Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Craveonline has posted an interview with James Roberts, IDW Publishing's wrtier for one of their new ongoing Transformer titles; More Than Meets The Eye. In this very in depth interview Roberts refers to TF:MTMTE as "an unholy hybrid of Dark Star, Justice League International, Doctor Who and Arrested Development. Heck, you can throw in Magnolia and X-Files in there too. And Community, for that matter. Essentially, MTMTE is what happens when a superhero team book collides with a space opera sitcom"
Roberts also goes drops some interesting nuggets of info such as a Dinobot origin story he submitted to IDW, before he began working for the publisher, that almost happened (and maybe one day will!") and after speaking with fellow writer Simon Furman on the upcoming Regeneration One. In which he says Simon hints at a few plans that are up his sleeves that were so good in Roberts' eyes that is blew his mind and made him want to burst into tears, rip up the scripts for the first few issues of MTMTE, roll up his sleeves and think, 'Okay, Furman. Round 2.'

There is loads more information from James Roberts in the interview that any current fan of IDW Transformers or their Last Stand Of The Wreckers series should definitely take a few minutes to thoroughly read the whole thing. You can do so by clicking the link above or the title bar.

Head over to our new Transformers Comics Forum and discuss this and all things Transformers Comics!

Original Source: Interview with More Than Meets the Eye Writer, James Roberts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Hobby website Scaletrix has posted a new exclusive item, a Limited Edition 1976 Movie Bumblebee slot car. The car is limited to 2,000 pieces, available in all terrortories excluding Australasia and North America and will have a battle weathered deco to it. The price for this piece is £49.99.

Check out the image and discuss after the break!

Original Source: Limited Edition 1976 Bumblebee Slot Car from Scalextric @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Singaporean Transformers group on Facebook has posted color images of the upcoming fifth wave of the Kabaya Transformers Kits. This wave is composed of War For Cybertron Optimus Prime, Deathsaurus, and Hot Spot. The kits for War For Cybertron Optimus Prime and Hot Spot also include parts to make Deathsaurus's Breastmaster companions.

Original Source: Color Images of Kabaya Transformers Wave 5 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay's monster motion picture has scored itself some new shiny trophies in the awards category. The Visual Effects Society recently held their 10th Annual awards ceremony and Dark of the Moon won two out of the five nominations. Dark of the Moon took home the awards for:

Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture: The Driller

Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture: 155 Wacker Drive

Unfortunately the award for "Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture" went to Planet of the Apes. The VAS prefers Monkey not Trukk apparently! (Yes, I know apes aren't monkeys) Take a look at all the winners here.

Discuss on the 2005 boards by hitting the title bar!

Original Source: Dark of The Moon Wins Two Visual Effects Society Awards @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from our report yesterday, 2005 Boards member xterry has passed on some more information on the exclusive items that will be available at the TFC Toys table at Animation on Demand 2012. TFC Toys will be offering two different exclusive sets of their Targetroids. Each set features redecos of the TFC Toys Optiaim and Screamer - one set features the Ultra Magnus inspired "Ultra" and "Warp", a Skywarp recolor of the Starscream Targetroid. The other features a RiD Scourge colors version of Optiaim named "Shadow" and "Thunder", a Thundercracker version of the Starscream Targetroid. Each set will be limited to just 500 pieces.

AOD 2012 takes place over the weekend of 18-19 February in the Kabuki hotel in San Francisco.

Original Source: TFC Toys AOD 2012 Exclusive Targetroids @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Dragonclaw dropped us a line to let us know that the exclusive recolor of iGear's unofficial Masterpiece Ramjet is now up for preorder at Comic Ink. This exclusive piece is a limited run of 500 pieces and is nicely done in Generation 2 colors. Separately available are a set of Generation 2 inspired Shapeways launchers. Click here to view the preorder page.

Original Source: iGear Generation 2 Colors Ramjet Preorders Open @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors from Bigbadtoystore.com has sent us an update. On the menu today is new Transformers Prime figures in stock!

A quick update for all our Transformer-related sponsor sites - We have just received a large shipment of Transformers Prime - Robots in Disguise - Deluxe / Revealers figures - Sets, Singles, and Cases are available:

Transformers Prime Toys, Action Figures, and Collectibles

The Voyager / Powerizer Class figures are also in stock here:
Transformers Prime Toys, Action Figures, and Collectibles
Thanks
Joel

Original Source: BigBadToyStore Update 2/9 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today's Featured Ebay Auctions take a look at some of the various Transformers Prototypes and Test Shots you can currently find on Ebay. While the standard ones pop up over and over again, some times you find that one figure that gets you into the pre-production figure collecting game. Here are some of the cooler ones currently listed.

• Rare Bumblebee Transformers mockup/prototype | eBay
• star wars transformers commander cody prototype | eBay
• ALTERNATORS 14 HONDA S2000 DECEPTICHARGE prototype | eBay
• Tranformers Robot heroes prototype Sunstreaker | eBay
• Prototype G1 Transformers Thundercracker Clear Blue Plastic | eBay
• Transformers Beast Machines MEGATRON Test Shot PROTOTYPE Figure | eBay
• Transformers Armada SKYWARP & THUNDERCLASH Prototype | eBay
• Tranformers Robot heroes prototype Galvatron | eBay
• Transformers Beast Wars Rhinox Proof Card Prototype | eBay
• Transformers Mighty Muggs Megatron prototype | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Transformers Prototypes and Test Shots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We just received a Press Release from Hasbro regarding what we might see at Toy Fair 2012.

TRANSFORMERS Brand

Throughout the year in 2012, kids and fans of the globally popular TRANSFORMERS brand will get to experience the “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” property in a variety of new and exciting ways. In February, the new animated series TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS and the second season of the hit animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME, both from Hasbro Studios, will debut on The Hub television network. And, for the first time ever beginning in March, most of the TRANSFORMERS action figure expressions will adopt the TRANSFORMERS PRIME styling to complement the award winning series. Also in March, Hasbro will introduce a new toy segment called TRANSFORMERS BOT SHOTS, a whole new way to play out TRANSFORMERS battles. Available in favorite characters like OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE, kids can choose their power, crash into battle and defeat their opponent. TRANSFORMERS BOT SHOTS automatically convert when you crash ‘em! Sold one per pack, fans can collect 44 different BOT SHOTS figures across the product line. Then in May, fans will have another new way to experience the TRANSFORMERS brand with the launch of the highly anticipated new motion-based thrill ride TRANSFORMERS: THE RIDE-3D, opening at Universal Studios Hollywood. To finish the year with even more entertainment experiences, TRANSFORMERS fans will be able to enjoy the much buzzed about new video game TRANSFORMERS: Fall of Cybertron from Activision and High Moon studios as well as the highly anticipated TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE MMO from Jagex both launching in Fall. Roll Out!

KRE-O BRAND

Hasbro expands its presence in the construction aisle in 2012 with several new KRE-O building featuring Hasbro’s popular BATTLESHIP and TRANSFORMERS properties. In spring, get ready to hero up with an elite crew of military KREON forces to battle against an alien invasion and pretend to save the Earth with the new KRE-O BATTLESHIP line based on the Universal Studios summer movie BATTLESHIP. The line features KREON figures of soldiers and aliens for kids to create their own adventures, while providing construction fans with tanks, ships, and helicopters made of KRE-O bricks to pretend to battle the incoming alien race on sea, land, or in the air! There will be eight products in this line including the new KRE-O BATTLESHIP U.S.S. MISSOURI building set. Hasbro will also release QUEST FOR ENERGON themed KRE-O TRANSFORMERS building sets featuring 2-in-1 builds where kids can lead the search for these long lost pieces of the TRANSFORMERS lifeblood in order to keep the ultimate ENERGON weapon from falling into the wrong hands.

Be sure to tune into TFW2005 this weekend for our coverage of the event.

Checkout the full Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro Toy Fair 2012 Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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One of the MV Agusta F4 1000R Motorcycles used in the filming of Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen has gone up for auction on Ebay. You may know this motorcycle as one of the three sisters; Elita One. Have no time to put place those bids? You can buy it now for $17,500. This is one of those once in a lifetime chances to own one of the Autobot's vehicle props from the Transformers Film Franchise.

check out the Ebay link above to visit the auction and then head over to our Transformers on Ebay section for much more Transformer deals on Ebay!

Original Source: Revenge Of The Fallen Elita-One Movie Prop On Ebay @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Two days to go until Toy Fair, and the Official Transformers Facebook page has updated with another official image, this time of the Deluxe Optimus Prime with Trailer under the "Movie Trilogy" label.

Stay tuned for more Transformers toy reveals over the lead up to Toy Fair 2012! Toy Fair 2012 is over the 11th - 14th of February, and as always, TFW will be there to deliver you the news! Look forward to it!

Original Source: Official Image of Movie Trilogy Optimus Prime with Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Over the last week or so, a number of Transformers collectors have noticed unauthorized charges on their credit cards and have received phone calls from their various financial institutions alerting them to possible fraudulent charges on their accounts. A good number of collectors have been hit with these fraudulent charges, including members of TFW2005.COM's own staff.

Fun Publications, the parent company behind the annual BotCon and JoeCon conventions, have released a statement regarding these charges and the possible, if any, link between the credit card fraud and their online ordering system. We have copied their statement, but you can also download the .PDF file yourself by clicking here.

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We have been receiving feedback that there has been a higher than
usual number of fraud complaints posted on online Transformers
forums.

While we have nothing to suggest that there was an issue with the TCC
and Fun Publications, we look into every concern that is sent to us. All
of your transactions are in a secure socket with the strongest encryption
available to any site on the web. If you have a specific concern about
any transaction with us, please use the “contact us” link located at the
bottom of the TCC page and provide us with as much information as
possible including:

1. The EXACT name of merchant as it is written on your statement.
2. Amount and date of suspect charge.
3. Bank your card is drawn on and if it is a debit or credit card.
4. Device and browser (and version) you used for your last payment
with us before you saw a fraudulent charge (ie, android phone,
computer, iphone, browser and version).
6. Were you on a public computer?
7. Were you on a public wi‐fi network?
8. If you were at home or work, what Internet provider did you use?
9. On your last transaction with us, did you receive any kind of error
message (card declined, 404 error, programming type error)? If you did
receive an error, how many times did you resubmit your information?

It is very difficult to track credit card fraud. With your help, we can see
if there are any parallels between those reporting an issue.

In order to better protect yourself, here are some guidelines:

Never log into a secure site from a public computer, public wi‐fi, or
through android/windows phones. Only use your mobile device on a
mobile app for transactions, never a browser. Turn off your bluetooth
and wi‐fi to prevent people from hacking your credit card information
from your phone/computer.

If you have a card that has an rfid chip, make sure your card is shielded
when not in use.

Always make sure you are using a secure socket (https://) for any login
that requires a password or a monetary transaction.

Never email your credit card information to anyone.

As should be common practice, on a regular basis, be sure to check your
statements and make note of any suspicious activity on your card. If you
see an unauthorized charge, turn it in to your bank or card company, the
charge will be reversed, they will issue a new card for you and the
security system in place will have done its job.

Please also take the time to read the attached article and research credit
card security. We are very aware that security concerns have risen
exponentially in the last couple years and we are doing our part to stay
ahead of the curve.

"Can Hackers Destroy the Internet?" - Forbes.com
It is always important that you monitor your card's activity, regardless if you purchase online or not. A special thank you goes out to all the various collectors who have banded together to bring this issue to light, and in many instances, have helped collectors stop their card from being compromised. We at TFW2005.COM urge everyone, regardless of when or where they shopped recently, to monitor their cards for suspicious activity. You can join in the on-going discussion here.

Original Source: Fun Publications Response to Suspicious Credit Card Activity @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Hot off the heals of the recent awards at the Visual Effects Society Awards, Industrial Light and Magic have updated their

account with a video showing off some of the very same work they were nominated and awarded for.

Check out the video embedded below!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Visual Effects Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Issuu.com has posted a nine page preview for one of next weeks release from IDW Comics; Infestation 2. This will be the second issue that wraps up the Infestation story arc for our beloved Transformers. This series is set in IDW's Steampunk era Hearts of Steel and is written by Chuck Dixon with art from Guido Guidi. Transformers Infestation 2 #2 hits comics shelves on February 15th.

Click the link above to check out the preview!

Original Source: Transformers Infestation 2 #2 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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As announced a month or so back, the next batch of toys for McDonald's Happy Meals are based on Transformers Prime (and also some show about ponies) and the McDonalds website has updated with pictures of the upcoming toys. It is unknown at this time if the toys have robot modes are not, but many are guessing they are in the style of RPMs/Speed Star toys.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime McDonalds Toys Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Facebook page has updated again today with our first look at the boxart for this years Botcon 2012 boxset! The Invasion boxset will contain Shattered Glass versions of; Ultra Magnus, Soundwave, Tracks and Treadshot with Classics versions of Gigatron and Metalhawk. The boxset is only available to Primus package holders or non-attendee Iacon package holders.

Botcon 2012 will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, TX April 26th throught the 29th.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Invasion Boxart Revealed @ 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 sponsors at Robot Kingdom! Due in stock next week is the second Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack featuring Bumblebee, Starscream, Silas and a MECH trooper! Cyberverse Legion Wave 1 and Commander Wave 1 in full case sets are also due in stock, as are singles of Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime.

Takara-Tomy releases figure heavily in pre-orders with the next assortment of Transformers United and the Encore reissues of Soundblaster and Twincast due later this month - be sure to check out those new Encores for some all-new Cassette characters!

Click here to visit Robot Kingdom and start shopping, and read on for the full newsletter update!

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1176 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The next image of the pre-Toy Fair reveals from the Official Transformers Facebook page is here, and it's a toy that was previously announced at the U.K. Toy Fair: Weaponizer (Or Leader-class) Bumblebee from the Transformers: Prime toyline.

Think that's all? Well stay tuned to TFW2005 over the weekend as we have people on hand at the show ready to share us the latest news and pictures as they happen.

Original Source: Official Image of Weaponizer Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Are you like me and many other Transformers fans eagerly awaiting the premiere of Transformers Prime Season 2 this coming Saturday, 18 February? Got Verizon Fios Network? If so, you're in luck - 2005 Boards member Junior reports that there's a couple of new items on there for our favorite Robots in Disguise - a five minute Rescue Bots preview, and the first 12 minutes of the Transformers Prime season 2 premiere, Orion Pax part 1. If you've got it, check it out! Read on if you want spoilers, but be considerate of those who don't want to be spoiled!

Transformers Prime returns to our screens on 18 February at 8:30 eastern / 5:30 Pacific. Transformers Rescue Bots also returns to screens on 18 February.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 1 12 Minute Preview on Verizon Fios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.