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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just a couple of bits from around the network that might be of interest to our multi-fandom fans:

G.I. Joe - The HissTank Database BETA is now live - A full resources section for G.I. Joe similar to TFW2005. Currently for 25th forward as it gets it's feet off the ground. If you wanna see nice clean pics of what's come out since 2007 - give it a spin!

Thundercats - The second season (or season 1 part 2) has started for the new Thundercats series. Check out reviews for the first 2 eps here and here. Check out HD screen caps for the first two eps here and here.

Toyark - Marvel Legends 2012 is here, and Toyark has been doing some sweet photo shoots of all the figs. Check out the index of the Toyark shoots here. Also - the Toyark got a forum restructuring a while back, so feel free to browse around starting here.

Tokunation - still plugging away! If you are into Power Rangers, Sentai, and all that good stuff - check them out here.

Original Source: Network Round Up - 04/03/2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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The fans over at the Transformers Galaxy Facebook group have uploaded photos of third party accessorizer Dr. Wu's upcoming DW-P05 Eyesight. The LED pods in this set come in Hercules color-matched black and green, with a red and blue LED respectively. The units' 5mm post will let you use these to illuminate Hercules' eyes, add a reflex scope to his weapon, add spotlights to the individual Hercules team members, and more. The possibilities and limitless!

Original Source: Dr. Wu DW-P05 Eyesight: LED pods! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy has posted an extensive gallery of the upcoming Transformers Prime Robots In Disguise Hot Shot figure to their Facebook fan page. This redeco of Bumblebee features a new head mold and a sharp blue color scheme reminiscent of bots such as Tracks and Nightbeat. There are a few comparison shots with RID Bumblebee as well as pictures of robot mode and vehicle mode from various angles. This upcoming figure will be a part of Revealers Wave 3 along with new molds, Vehicon and Knockout.

We've mirrored the images for your enjoyment, be sure to give them a look through and then post your thoughts on the 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Hot Shot Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website with the next announced guest for this years conventions. Buster Jones, voice of Generation 1 Blaster, will be in attendance this year! Buster has also done work on G.I.Joe, Ghostbusters and Challenge Of The Super Friends.

Botcon 2012 will be held later this month in Dallas, Texas from the 26th-29th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Guest: Buster Jones @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This year's Botcon is all about Shattered Glass - and getting the party started early is "the Mech with the Mouth", the Shattered Glass Autobot Drift! A red redeco of the Generations Drift, Shattered Glass Drift is a big robot homage to Marvel Comic's own Deadpool. To cement this fact he comes with an additional pair of accessories, the pair of pistols that came with Generations Blurr. He's also got a fun homage to G.I. Joe on his shortswords - and if all else fails, he's about two Decepticon symbols away from being a decent stand-in for the Decepticon Deadlock, Drift's former self.

Check out the new gallery courtesy of 2005 Boards Photo Staff Member SydneyY - and check back soon for more new galleries!

Transformers Collectors Club Shattered Glass Drift Gallery

Original Source: TFW Shattered Glass Drift Gallery Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Botcon Facebook page has updated with an in-box image of this year's Botcon exclusive set. The Transformers Invasion set of Overlord Gigatron, Metalhawk, Heroic Decepticons Soundwave and Treadshot and Evil Autobots Ultra Magnus and Turbo Tracks will be available to all who have pre-registered at Botcon 2012 in just three short weeks time.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Invasion Set In Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Of the so-far announced Transformers Prime toys for Japan, there is one all new, and as of this time, Japan only character. That character is Skywarp, a redeco of First Edition Starscream with new accessories. While the other characters (presumably) have bios similar to their US releases, Skywarp is a newcomer. So what is his story? Well fear not, because Hydra of The Allspark has provided a translation of the bio!

Skywarp is a member of the Decepticon aerial group the Seekers. He outwardly resembles Starscream, but lacks his scheming nature, instead loyally obeying Megatron. True to hs name, he specializes in warp attacks. Lurking in the shadows of the Decepticons, he rarely makes his presence known, but his ninja-like attacks with his shuriken-shaped Arms Micron menace the Autobots.

All credit to Hydra for the translation. Check out some of his other translated Japanese Transformers material at TF Pulp.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Skywarp Bio Translation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Debating on whether to pick up MP11 Masterpiece Starscream V2? Maybe a review could help! Is this "new" Masterpiece Starscream worth gracing your shelves? How does it compare with the original MP3 Masterpiece Starscream?

Read on to check out the review of the most notorious Seeker, now in Masterpiece 2.0 form!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews MP11 Masterpiece Starscream V2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for the three muskateers, Vangelus, Gogdog, and Seth Buzzard, to clash their mighty blades and cover another week of brickstacking Transformers action.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 193

And be sure to check out WTF Primetime, where the crew just discussed the fandom-shaking events of Loose Cannons and Crossfire!

WTF Primetime - 28 - Loose Cannons
WTF Primetime - 29 - Crossfire

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 193 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Hey Transformers fans!

If you can remember that far back, a year ago TFW2005.COM started our own E-Magazine entitled TFWe, written and put together by fans for fans, having everything from discussion on news to toy reviews to editorials and "did you knows"! For six glorious months and six glorious issues, we toiled to put out the very best that we could. Every month we'd even make a .PDF version for everyone to download and read on their favorite tablets, etc.

To make a long story short, we took some much needed time off around the Holidays to re-group, re-think, and re-strategize everything we wanted to do. And with this month being our 1 year anniversary, we're bringing TFWe back to you, our faithful readers, on a regular consistent schedule once again!

What's new you might ask?

- Full issues come out bi-monthly. Look for the first issue soon!
- Weekly articles by TFWe writers!
- More focus on you, the fan, and the TFW2005.COM community!
- And more that we can't talk about yet!

Need a refresher? Check out all the past issues of TFWe by clicking here!

And to kick-off this whole new chapter in TFWe, we've released our very first weekly article ... a commentary about the ever-so-popular subject of Hasbro, Fun Pub, and BotCon ... oh my!

Check out the new TFWe article by clicking here!

Thank you for your patience and we look forward to entertaining you again very soon!

Original Source: TFWe Volume 2.0 - Details, and a New Commentary Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFND.net has provided us with more scans from the same catalog in which we first saw Airachnid, Dead End and Cyberverse Ultra Magnus. This time, we have our first image of Voyager Dreadwing in color. It appears, Dreadwing will be the first use of this mold and not Skyquake afterall. With any luck, fans of Skyquake will see a repaint down the road.

Take a look at the image after the break

Original Source: Color Images of Voyager Transformers Prime Dreadwing @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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CM's Corporation have updated their blog with new images of their Summer Wonderfest Exclusive Minerva Nightbeat type - although this new update focuses on the accessory that comes with the figure, the alternate head for CM's Ginrai to turn him into Powermaster Optimus Prime's Hi-Q. Here for your viewing pleasure are images of CM's Ginrai with the Hi-Q head equipped - read on and check them out. Please be aware as the blog post points out, all you get at Summer Wonderfest is the head, which comes with the Minerva Nightbeat type figure - Ginrai body sold separately!

Original Source: CM's Corporation Hi-Q Summer Wonderfest Exclusive Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up via MSN TV - a new Transformers Prime episode has been announced! This one is set to air on 4/28, yes nearly three months worth now of new and uninterrupted Transformers Prime goodness! This episode is titled "Flying Mind".

The description is as follows (hover over to reveal) : The Decepticon Warship threatens humanity and Raf, Jack and Miko are the only ones who can stop it.

Sounds like the stakes have been raised up higher once again! Check out all-new episodes of Transformers Prime all through April on The Hub!

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

04/07 Nemesis Prime
04/14 Grill
04/21 Armada
04/28 Flying Mind

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 11 Flying Mind @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This weekend there is another all-new episode of Transformers Prime. Titled Nemesis Prime, the episode promises to pick up on a few dangling plot threads involving Silas and MECH. The result... well, check out the promo image at right and see for yourself! Promo image courtesy of Comics Continuum.

Then tune in to The Hub this Saturday at 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT to catch the whole episode!

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

04/07 Nemesis Prime
04/14 Grill
04/21 Armada

Original Source: Transformers Prime Nemesis Prime Promo Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Taking a cue from the classic Generation 1 episode Fire in the Sky, the next upcoming episode of Transformers Rescue Bots will feature the Rescue Bots dealing with freak snow showers in the middle of July! Granted, this time out the episode teases it is down to a broken weather machine rather than Decepticons meddling with some crystals at the pole, but it's always a pleasure to watch the robots in disguise handle the snow!

Rescue Bots Episode 10 - Christmas in July
Cody, his family and the Rescue Bots have to stop a snow storm in July when a weather machine goes haywire.

Original listing at MSN TV.

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots episodes:

04/14 Four Bots and a Baby
04/21 Walk on the Wild Side
04/28 Christmas in July

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 10 Christmas in July @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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After the public outcry by the fans over our reported news that the sale of fan art had been banned at BotCon this year, it would appear that the powers that be have decided to reverse the ban that was placed on the artist alley. You can find the statement below:

We're pleased to announce, per Hasbro, that artist tables will be allowed at BotCon 2012 as we have allowed it in the past, and will be permissible as part of the show. Hasbro sympathizes and understands fans' discouragement with the previous statements concerning fan art, and while remaining steadfast in the right to protect its IP in regards to unlicensed merchandise, wants to ensure fans can continue to enjoy the BotCon experience which they know is made so great in large part by the fan community.

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Fan Art Ban Reversed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IGN has posted a clip of tomorrow's new episode of Transformers Prime. There are minimal spoilers for the episode itself in the clip - just an entertaining scene involving the Autobot cast feeling a little uneasy around their leader.

Click here to check it out at IGN then share your thoughts on our 2005 Boards.

(Special thanks to ken8kuhletz08 for the thumbnail attached to this story)

Original Source: Transformers Prime Nemesis Prime Preview Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a couple of updates from our sponsors at Robot Kingdom. Some new preorders have been added to the store!

First and foremost is the Amazon Exclusive MP-11S Sunstorm. This official Masterpiece Sunstorm is going to be available in August 2012 and as it is an exclusive in Japan will doubtless become a hard to find item - so don't miss this chance!

Also now up for preorder is the first assortment of Transformers Prime RC cars. They are up for preorder as a case of 4 (3 Bumblebees and a Knock Out), singles of Bumblebee are also available. These are due for release in the second half of April, so not long to wait for these.

Original Source: Transformers Prime RC Cars & Amazon Sunstorm up for Preorder at Robot Kingdom @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a random bit of fun Transformers Prime merchandise that has popped up in Dollar Tree - Transformers Prime crayons! The jumbo crayons come 10 to a box and feature artwork of Bumblebee pointing his gun at a prospective buyer as if to say "yeah, leave these on the pegs, IF YOU DARE".

In all seriousness it's another oddity for those of you who collect the non-toy merchandise. The colors just have generic names though - no official "Bumblebee yellow" crayon for you!

Original Source: For the Fan who has Everything - Transformers Prime Crayons! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The sixth of the Japanese neighborhood Primes, Ginza Prime, has been revealed. For those who missed our previous coverage, the Primes of Japan are a set of six characters based on existing Autobots and traits of the local neighborhoods who they are assigned to, as a part of the Cybertron Satellite promotion. Ginza Prime here is based on the Movie Optimus Prime, his silver coloration based on Ginza's historic silver-coin minting, from which the area of Ginza takes its name.

Find out more about the other Primes of Japan by clicking here for our previous coverage.

Original Source: Arise, Ginza Prime! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Hey Bot Shots fans, ready to start the hunt again?

TFW2005 user Sideswipe1954 has found the second wave of Transformers: Bot Shots at a Toys R Us in Frederick, Maryland. This second wave is composed of Ratchet, Brawl, Bumblebee (Chase Figure), and Mirage. The wave also has repacks of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Barricade from the first wave.

Original Source: Bot Shots Wave 2 found at Retail! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Exciting tidbit of news coming from the Snakas Blog, as it's been revealed that the exclusive for the Transformers Generations 2012 book is none other than Artfire! This exclusive was guessed by many when the character appeared in the comic from Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2. Artfire is (presumedly) a remold of Reveal the Shield Grappel, with Inferno's head and an Arms Micron. It is unknown if the Arms Micron is a new mold, or a redeco at this time.

This is but a teaser image, as TFW2005 user Ricochet has pointed out, with the official reveal and full-on images to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Original Source: Transformers Generations 2012 Exclusive Revealed: Artfire! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It seems we are not quite done with "The Primes of Japan" just yet, as a seventh has just been posted up by Snakas. Saitama Prime is the mascot of the Saitama region of Japan, and is based on Bumblebee. His regional influence derives from an alternate spelling of Saitama in Japanese (彩玉市 instead of 埼玉市), where the kanji for "Sai" (彩) can also mean "colorful".

Check out more on the other Primes of Japan and the recently revealed Ginza Prime.

Original Source: Saitama Prime Revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Business Wire is reporting that Hasbro Studios has done a deal with Netflix to bring its content to multiple platforms across the US. Why this is great news for Transformers fans? Netflix already hosts Transformers Prime, but under this deal, Netflix will also soon be adding Transformers Generation 1, Beast Wars and Rescue Bots later in 2012.

There is also news about when Transformers Prime Season 2 will be available on Netflix. According to the release, Transformers Prime Season 2 will be added after the season finale airs on The Hub.

Other shows which will also be coming to Netflix under this new deal are JEM & The Holograms and G.I. Joe: Real American Heroes. Already available on Netflix are My Little Pony, Pound Puppies, G.I. Joe: Renegades and The Adventures of Chuck & Friends, along with the first season of Transformers Prime.

Original Source: Hasbro Studios to bring Generation 1, Beast Wars and Rescue Bots to Netflix @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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... well, perhaps "new" is the wrong word as all four of these have been around before, but never in the same assortment before.

2005 Boards member HoosierDaddy reports finding some new Legends Class toys in his local Dollar General. The four toys in the assortment come on generic backer cards, so are not just old Reveal the Shield stock but a new run. The assortment consists of:

Reveal the Shield Legends Optimus Prime
Reveal the Shield Legends Starscream
Universe 2.0 Legends Megatron
Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Bumblebee (Cyberverse Evolution Set)

The Bumblebee is a true oddity, since he is a single pack version of a previous Toys R Us exclusive multipack. This version also omits the big honkin' Autobot symbol on his chest that the last release had. The other three seem largely unchanged from their first releases. They run for $6 each.

Original Source: New Classics Legends Assortment Appearing at Dollar General @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.