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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Following up on the addition of Beast Wars Season 1 on Netflix a short while ago, Netflix has updated yet again with the addition of the second season to it's streaming library; joining the first season of the show, the original Generation 1 cartoon, and the first season of Transformers Prime.

Original Source: Beast Wars: Transformers Season 2 Now Available on Netflix @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We, as fans, love our giant robots, but one of the best things about the particular giant robot series that we love is that they also turn into cars sometimes! As an extension of that Defendorworx has made several upgrades for the 2010-2011 5th Generation Camaro to trick out and make it look as much like a robot that is poorly in disguise! Site sponsor Bigbadtoystore.com has added new preorders for the following upgrades (All are available in either chrome or two-tone):

Automatic Gear Shifter
Autobot Door Sills
Manual Gear Shifter
Autobot Locking Fuel Door
Autobot Non-locking Fuel Door

Get your preorders locked in here!

Original Source: New Defenderworx Camaro Upgrades @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Following up on our Generations toy news earlier, Toys2mail Station has updated their Facebook page with a new look at the upcoming Asia exclusive Generation 1 repaints of Hunt for The Decepticons Leader Class Starscream and Dark of the Moon Leader Class Ironhide. This new image shows the back of the boxes for these two figures from a catalog scan. As opposed to the first time we saw these figure way back in March, the boxes are now coming in Generations packaging and not movie-style packaging.

Take a look at the image after the break!

Original Source: New Package Image of Asia Exclusive Leader Starscream and Ironhide @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Tudou.com has uploaded a video of the highly anticipated, and very much delayed, Igear Weapon Specialist prototype. This video demonstrates the figures weapons and how all of them will interact with the figure. His sawblade attachment, movie-esque cannons, sniper rifle, bazooka and knife are all shown here. You can watch the video HERE

July 15th is the most recent release date given from Igear. Keep checking back for more updates on this figure and his partner Medical Specialist.

Original Source: IGear Weapon Specialist Prototype Weapon Integration Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group Toyworld has updated their Facebook page with a pair of photos of their upcoming unofficial Megatron figure, Hegemon. Hegemon will come packaged in robot mode, which is unsurprising given the figures alternate mode. Toyworld's quote for these pair of pics on their Facebook is "Will be release soon". Will this third party group make their intended release date for June? We'll find out this month!

Keep checking back for more pictures.

Original Source: Toyworld Hegemon In Package Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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The final set of limited edition yellow Maketoys Giant is out in the wild! Member itouch19822011 of the 78dm.net forums has posted two exhaustive pictorial reviews of set C, which includes Wheel Loader and Mixer, and the combined form of all 6 Giant construction team members.

As a reminder, set C also includes replacement parts for set B, including a redesigned Giant head, and improved parts for Dump Truck that were prone to breakage.

Take a few minutes (or hours) to view all the images, and then head over to the Giant megathread to share your thoughts.

Staff Note: This kit is an unofficial product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara/Tomy.

Original Source: Maketoys Yellow Giant: Final Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ahead of E3, an early copy of the next edition of Gameinformer has stolen the thunder of High Moon Studios big E3 reveal for Fall of Cybertron, Metroplex. The big dude is shown in a screencap attached to the magazine's latest coverage of Fall of Cybertron and as you can see he is very much his original Generation 1 self, reimagined in the Cybertronian style of the War / Fall of Cybertron series. Metroplex is set to play a pivitol role in Transformers Fall of Cybertron, and while from what we have heard so far you may not get to control the titanic Autobot directly, when you play as Optimus Prime you will have the ability to mark targets for Metroplex to deal with. How Metroplex deals with them is half the fun - we have seen him eliminate targets using missile strikes or by closing in to smash them with his mighty fists, depending on the context.

Discuss this new image and the look of Fall of Cybertron Metroplex here. Image credit goes to Foxdie on the Full Metal Hero boards.

But that is not the only news. The article around the image reveals that a fan-favorite element of Transformers War for Cybertron, the Escalation horde mode, is also set to return. Gameinformer reports that they have had a little hands-on time with the new mode, and will have some videos of it up in due course, so that is something to look forward to.

Discuss the return of Escalation in Fall of Cybertron here!

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Metroplex Revealed, Escalation Returns @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Moving right along, next up for you we have the third in our little series of "toys that never made it to US retail" from the Dark of the Moon line. Up next is Soundwave. Three versions of Soundwave were planned for the Dark of the Moon line - of those only the Cyberverse made it to US retail; the Human Alliance Soundwave and this one, the Deluxe class toy, never made it outside of Japan and a very limited release through Hasbro Asia. It's a pity because while the toy is not without its flaws (the roof of the car hangs off the back in a very unattractive way) it is a good toy, very solidly built and a nice representation of the character who appeared on screen in the movie. He nicely complements the other Decepticons and is a real step up from the satellite version from Revenge of the Fallen.

Check out our gallery for another look at a toy which missed out on US shelves:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Soundwave gallery

Original Source: TFW Dark of the Moon Soundwave Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule Toys have just made their release in Japan, and that means the Japanese blog sites are starting to get some in-hand pictures of these cool new Targetmaster-styled partner figures up. The first set of four, featuring Optimus Prime Blaster, Bumblebee Sword, Zad and Gob, are showcased on this Japanese blog site. Optimus Prime Blaster and Bumblebee Sword are based on Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in Transformers Prime, and transform into new weapons for Optimus and Bumblebee to wield - a cool blaster similar to Optimus' O.P. Arms Micron and a wicked looking double bladed sword. Zad and Gob are new, come in two color variations (purple or black), and turn into some crazy looking melee weapons.

They're a pretty awesome set all things considered and worth taking a look at - especially when you also consider the "fan mode" that has come to us from Japanese image board 2Chan, showing a combined robot form using all six sets. At least, we're assuming it's a fan mode...

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule Toy In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom sent over an update, check out some quick points below, and read on for the full update (there is a lot more inside).

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Series 02 Sealed case of 8.
Sealed case include:
2x Optimus Prime
1x Jazz
1x Onslaught
1x Swindle
1x Vortex
1x Brawl
1x Blast-off

Hasbro Transformers Generations 2012 Series 01 Sealed case of 8.

Hasbro Transformers Movie 3 DOTM - Deluxe Que (Wheeljack).

Hasbro Transformers PRIME First Edition Deluxe Vehicon.

Hasbro Transformers PRIME First Edition VOYAGER BULKHEAD.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1190 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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dharmacon dropped by our 2005 Boards to share something that is doubtless going to be of interest to all you fans in the South Florida area - from June 2 to August 3 2012, there will be an exhibition charting the evolution of Optimus Prime at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. This cool exhibition in dharmacon's own words "features roughly 100 figures, including many of the major Optimus Prime toys that have been released in the U.S. since 1984, along with plenty of toys from more ancillary product lines (e.g., Heroes of Cybertron, MyClone, Kre-O, etc.). It also features products and merchandise, narrative text and facts, a selection of comic books featuring Prime on the cover, and a display case devoted to the four voice actors that have given life to Optimus Prime over the years.

As an added bonus, there are also letters from three of Optimus Prime's four voice actors in the exhibit. Garry Chalk (voice of Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime 2002-2006), Neil Kaplan (Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime) and David Kaye (Transformers Animated Optimus Prime) have all contributed some honest and heartfelt thoughts about Optimus Prime, the fans and the greater Transformers Legacy.

It's pitched at a general audience, so it may not have anything that fans like us do not already know, but if you are in the area then head on by and take a look - it genuinely sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon. Check out the University library opening hours here.

Original Source: Optimus Prime Evolution of a Pop Culture Hero Exhibit at University of South Florida @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Stepping fully into the 200s, Vangelus is joined not only by Gogdog and Seth Buzzard, but a guesticular face from his past.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 201

Detoxify with WTF Primetime and check out the team's thoughts on the end of Prime's recent multi-part simul-story!

WTF Primetime - 35 - Toxicity

Original Source: WTF @ TFW Episode 201 is now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Fall of Cyberton E3 Trailer was just aired. Here is the Metroplex Trailer, thanks to a You Tube member who uploaded it.

HD Version online in less than 2 hours.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron E3 Metroplex Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom sent over an update, check out some quick points below, and read on for the full update (there is a lot more inside).

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Series 02 Sealed case of 8.
Sealed case include:
2x Optimus Prime
1x Jazz
1x Onslaught
1x Swindle
1x Vortex
1x Brawl
1x Blast-off

Hasbro Transformers Generations 2012 Series 01 Sealed case of 8.

Hasbro Transformers Movie 3 DOTM - Deluxe Que (Wheeljack).

Hasbro Transformers PRIME First Edition Deluxe Vehicon.

Hasbro Transformers PRIME First Edition VOYAGER BULKHEAD.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1191 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Game Trailers has posted an interview with High Moon Studio's Matt Tieger about a little game you might have heard of called Transformers Fall of Cybertron. The interview talks about one of the parts of the game I'm most excited for, the Citybot Metroplex and shows some of the gameplay in the level where he appears. Matt also talks a bit about Bumblebee's level, which we saw posted earlier this week. Check out the video below:




Not enough new Fall of Cybertron coverage for you? IGN also has a video up for you to enjoy. Check it out on Youtube here!


As one final bit of bonus content for you here tonight, we also have a press release from Activision for all their E3 reveals including Transformers Fall of Cybertron!

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Metroplex Interview & Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party group Perfect Effect recently teased fans on their blog of an upcoming evil Motorbot. This apparent remold of the just released PE-DX 01 RC and PE-DX 01B RC has been identified within the comic included in the figure as a homage to Black Arachnia!

Check out the scan from the comic after the break!

Original Source: Perfect Effect Not-BlackArachnia Motorbot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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As if there wasn't already enough Transformers: Fall of Cybertron excitement today, the official Transformers Facebook page has released an in-game shot of the final member of the Insecticon trio, Sharpshot. Most of you will immediately recognize him as G1 Shrapnel.

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This Cyber Monday we bring you an exclusive screenshot of the Insecticon Sharpshot from Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, hitting store shelves in the U.S. on August 28th. Who is your favorite Insecticon?

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

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Amazing replicas of the Transformers Movie 1977 Bumblebee Camaro and Barricade cars will be in attendance at TFcon 2012 for photo opportunities with all attendees. For those of you that will be in attendance on the Sunday watch for a special appearance by another pop culture vehicle as well.

You can reserve the TFcon exclusive Shafter and register for TFcon 2012 via the online registration page.

TFcon 2012 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers Creator Bob Budiansky, Transformers voice actor Scott McNeil, artist Silas Zee and Hasbro Canada with more to be announced.

TFcon - Canada's 11th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 27th to 29th, 2012 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The TFcon 2012 hotel block is now available.

Original Source: Movie Barricade and Bumblebee Replicas return to TFcon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We've received an update from our friends at TFSource!

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have new preorders from Crazy Devy, Headrobots, Transformers Prime and Takara Tomy Masterpiece! We've also got a few items due instock any day now including Make Toys Yellow Set C, TFC Toys - Iron Army - Set A - Tiger-1 & P-51 Mustang, TFC Toys - Iron Army - Set B - T34 & J-7 Shinden, PE-DX-01 RC - Perfect Effect - RC Motorcycle - Pink Version and PE-DX-01B RC - Perfect Effect - RC Motorcycle - Blue Version! We are unfortunately pre-sold out of the Make Toys Yellow Set C but will process all pre-orders as soon as they arrive! New Source review, New Source Article, New Recruits and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for preorder: MP-12A Masterpiece Red Alert and MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave!
2. TFC Toys Iron Army and Perfect Effect RC Motorcycles Instock Soon!
3. Transformers Prime and Generations - New Instock and Preorders!
4. Now up for preorder: CDMW-31 Combat Brigade Power Parts - LED head!
5. Now up for Preorder: Headrobots Blood DX!
6. TFsource New Recruits!
7. Now up for preorder, the popular MP-12 Sideswipe!
8. TFC Hercules figure restock!
9. Tokyo Toy Show 2012 Exclusives Update!
10. Energy Cubes Pack of 16 - Back instock plus new Source Review!
11. Now up for preorder: Make Toys Green Giant!
12. Now up for preorder: MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm!
13. New Source Article!
14. Now up for preoder: Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire!
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource 6-5 SourceNews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Transformers Collectors' Club has updated their site with the cover of the next club magazine. Due to hit mailboxes over the next couple of weeks, here is what is mentioned on the Club site:

The next issue of the TCC Magazine is wrapped and should be arriving to members over the next couple of weeks. As always, we cram every bit of Transformers news, reviews, previews and original comic content we can in to each issue and this one is no exception!

This month we focus on a recap of BotCon 2012. If you were at the show, a great review and if you weren't, a very cool extended glimpse at what BotCon is all about. We also spotlight two more MTMTE profiles, Windbreaker and Flamefeather, showcase our final 2012 installment of the Allspark Almanac Addendum and in the current comic story "A Flash Forward", the master plan of the Cybertronian known as "Jhiaxus" is finally revealed!

Click the title bar to check out the image and discuss

Original Source: Transformers Collectors' Club @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Tonight, Atomic Laser provides an update for their 2012 product offerings. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Atomic Laser, they are noteworthy for creating the reproduction Generation One Technical Specification Cards, or Tech Specs as they are more commonly known. Check out the update below:

"Greetings,

Atomic Laser is pleased to announce that the TSC line is now continuing in 2012!. Our first of several offerings this year will be G1-TSC-1987v1 consisting of 26 cards (SRP $29.95) and they will be available for pre-order in just the next few days!

Also keep your eyes peeled for our Energy Cubes, due back in stock this July.

We at Atomic Laser appreciate your ongoing support as we strive to create some of the highest quality products for TF fans around the globe.

Thanks,
Atomic Laser Customer Service
www.atomiclaser.com"

TFW2005.com would like to remind all once again that these products are not official Hasbro products.

TFW2005.com Member C. Wallace has always been gracious to share his contributions to the Generation One Tech Specs in our very own TFW2005.com Far Art Forum, as the box artwork for the Tech Specs has been tweaked on a few characters for differing reasons. You can check that work out by following the links below:

Remastered Box art
More remastered art for the TSC collection
New remastered Motormaster art
Energy Cubes
Repro Tachnical Specification Cards

With the recent updated provided by Atomic Laser, one may want to keep a close eye in our Creative Forums. More updates as we have them!

Original Source: Atomic Laser - Product Update 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors at Hobby Link Japan are 15 years old! Yes, the site which so many of us have bought our Japanese edition Transformers from over the years shall soon be celebrating 15 years of serving fans of Japanese collectibles and memorabilia everywhere.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary there are a whole lot of cool things planned to run through the next month including:

• 12 big sales, covering all genres!
• Free gifts included in your orders!
• Free Japanese snacks, too!
• Cash gift certificates!
• And more!

Find out more at the HLJ 15th Anniversay page!

The first of those 12 sales is a Kaiyado super-sale. Kaiyado for those not in the know make many great collectibles including the Revoltech series of poseable figures - many characters from animation old and new have been featured in this series including Transformers. It's well worth checking out.

Original Source: Hobby Link Japan 15th Anniversary Celebration @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has put up a pre-order for AM-21 Arms Master Optimus Prime. This import figure, listed at $119.99, includes five Micron arms figures. At this time, it is unclear which Optimus Prime this is.

Optimus Maximus? Weaponizer Optimus? Speculate over in the discussion thread.

Original Source: AM-21 Arms Master Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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As revealed over the weekend, the popular multiplayer horde mode from Transformers War for Cybertron, Escalation, is making a return appearance in Fall of Cybertron. Several key details are covered in this article on IGN and on a video hosted on Gametrailers.

Some of the key points on the new, bigger and badder Fall of Cybertron Escalation mode include:

• You can choose the difficulty for the Escalation mode.
• Four player characters per stage, different characters for different stages. Warpath is playable on one stage.
• The game points out the last three enemies on a wave.
• You can now open doors by paying 50% deposits.
• Each room you unlock has a "loot tube", described as a mystery box of weapons and add-ons to enable you to destroy enemies. It's a random item generator.
• There are upgrade stations, more expensive ways to power up your team. Upgrades stack and affect all players on your team.
• There are traps, which can be used to set up ambushes for enemies.
• You can also unlock a gunship, which roams the map blasting enemies for you.

Be sure to check out the full video of Escalation mode in Fall of Cybertron on Gametrailers to see this returning gameplay mode in action!

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Escalation Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With E3 in full swing the new Transformers Fall of Cybertron news is coming in thick and fast. Matt Tieger has been answering fan questions on the Playstation Blog, with some interesting points coming out, such as:

• Big Bots - The response has been good to Bruticus and the other big guys. Matt Tieger says though that we have not discussed all of them yet.
• The story - It's official canon, created in partnership with Hasbro, the official story of the departure from Cybertron. Matt believes it fits with any part of the franchise, so it is being kept open presumably.
• The length of the campaign - Gameplay length is actually longer than WFC.
• The G1 Optimus Prime unlock - The Generation 1 Optimus Prime character is a complete new model, not just a skin. He's the only classic unlock that Matt Tiger can confirm, and it was done as something special for the fans picking the game up on day 1.
• Collector's Edition - High Moon Studios are aware of the demand though there are no current plans for a Collector’s Edition. Matt Tieger sees each copy as special.
• Is Ultra Magnus in Fall of Cybertron? - In Matt's own words, "I can say that Hasbro has confirmed an Ultra Magnus toy. That could be a hint about his role in game."

Stay tuned for more Fall of Cybertron news!

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Matt Tieger Q&A @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.