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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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D-Drive has sent us over the Diamond shipping list for next week. On tap for next week are not one, but three trade paper backs! Included in those is the first printed version of the digital only Autocracy. Fans will also be happy to hear that More Than Meets the Eye #7 will also be on the shelves!

TRANSFORMERS AUTOCRACY TP
(W) Chris Metzen, Flint Dille (A/CA) Livio Ramendelli
Before Optimus became a Prime... he fought for order. Before MEGATRON became a conquerer... he fought for freedom. Before they were enemies... they stood against-Autocracy. Writers Chris Metzen (World of Warcraft) and Flint Dille (original TRANSFORMERS animated series) are joined by artist Livio Ramondelli (TRANSFORMERS: Chaos) to bring you an IDW comics event five million years in the making.

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS UK TP VOL 03
(W) Simon Furman, James Hill (A) Geoff Senior & Various (CA) Andrew Wildman
Simon Furman & James Hill (w) o Geoff Senior, Jeff Anderson, Ron Smith, &Will Simpson (a) o Andrew Wildman (c)

These vintage TF UK stories are presented in order, many published for the first time in the United States! Writer and life-long TF fan James Roberts provides in-depth historical front matter in each volume, and TF UK artist Andrew Wildman provides new covers!

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE ONGOING #7 (also shipping 1-in10 incentive)

(W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
DECEPTICON MONTH! The war's over - but no-one told the DECEPTICON Justice Division! Meet the five deadliest DECEPTICONS in the galaxy. Their sole purpose: to hunt down and kill anyone who has ever disobeyed MEGATRON. Who's their next target?

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

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING TP VOL 01
(W) John Barber (A/CA) Andrew Griffith
The war for Cybertron is over-now the hard part begins! BUMBLEBEE and his fellow AUTOBOTS struggle to maintain control of a world without OPTIMUS PRIME! Bumblebee's provisional government is struggling and Prowl defends it against the DECEPTICONS but how far will he go-and who will chose to stand by his side?

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for July 24th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has applied for 4 new Trademarks at the United States Patent & Trademark Office on 10th July, 2012. And the new Trademarks are:

• TOW-LINE
• ARMORHIDE
• ROLLBAR
• SIDE SWIPE

All 4 trademarks are listed as “Toy action figures, toy vehicles and toy robots convertible into other visual toy forms”.

Again, we have no idea what they will eventually turn out to be for or when we’ll hear more news about them. But you all know where to come to find the latest news. A thread is open for you to discuss this latest development. Fire-away then…

Original Source: Latest Hasbro Transformers Trademarks: Tow-Line, Armorhide, Rollbar & Side Swipe @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's been a long time coming, but tonight we are proud to share with you the first installment in our Botcon 2012 exclusive toy galleries! Botcon 2012's exclusives were done on the theme of "Classics VS Shattered Glass", with four factions included in the whole set of toys. For part one of our galleries of these toys, we are kicking off with the bad guys of the Transformers Invasion set, the Evil Autobots of the Shattered Glass Universe! Here for your enjoyment are galleries of:

Shattered Glass Optimus Prime Mark 2 by SydneyY
Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus by Sol Fury
Shattered Glass Turbo Tracks by Sol Fury
Shattered Glass Junkion Troop Builders - Wreck-Gar, Scrap Iron and Junkheap by thedrknss48
Customizing Class Shattered Glass Longarm / Classics Alternators Shockwave by Sol Fury

Stay tuned over the next few days as we share galleries of the rest of the Botcon 2012 exclusive toys with you!

Original Source: TFW Botcon 2012 Galleries Part 1 - Shattered Glass Autobots! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have announced another addition to the Auto Assembly 2012 program. This year as in previous years there will be a Transformers comic art workshop - and chairing the workshop this year will be IDW's Livio Ramondelli, the artist who brought us Chaos and Autocracy, and will be working on the upcoming Autocracy sequel Monstrosity. He'll be taking you through the process of turning original pencil sketches into the finished pieces of artwork from the comics that you enjoy.

Auto Assembly 2012 is taking place in a little over two short weeks time, on the weekend of 3-5 August 2012 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham, UK. To pre-register for tickets - ahead of the August 1st cut-off date - head over to the Auto Assembly Homepage.

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2012 Livio Ramondelli Art Workshop @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Sponsor Sponsor Past Generation Toys has sent along this weeks update.

This week @ PastGenerationToys.com

Now In Stock

• Fall of Cybertron Transformers Generations Deluxe Class Action Figures

Read on for the Full Update.

Original Source: PGT Sponsor Update - Fall of Cybertron Deluxes In Stock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Here are this week's sales and deals from site sponsor Robot Kingdom!

#1 Arriving Soon items!

Takara Asia Exclusive Reissue SixShot - Metallic Colour Redeco.
Latest pictures updated
Pre-order, start shipping on 8th August 2012.
US$149.9/pcs
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TRU Exclusive Hasbro Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime (US Version MP-10).
Pre-order, available late July 2012.
US$179.9/pcs
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services...s&CatID=41_278

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Series 02 Sealed case of 8.
Pre-order, available mid August 2012.
US$114.9/sealed case of 8
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services...lang=us&CatID=

Toysrus Japan Exclusive Transformers Prime Battle Shield Optimus.
Pre-order, available 28 July 2012.
US$69.9/pcs
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services...s&CatID=41_275

Check out the complete listing after the jump.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1198 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub has posted a clip of Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 20. Airing this Saturday at 12:30 ET, it is titled "Countdown", and according to previous information features residents of Griffin Rock mysteriously vanishing. Check out the clip below to get a look at what is in store, then tune in on Saturday for the full story.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 20 - Countdown Preview Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy's "Mr Starscream" Shogo Hasui has put out an image via Twitter of a test shot of the upcoming Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor aka Sideswipe. In his Tweet, Hasui-san says that:

"MP-12 Lambor comes up to test shot stage (the metal mold is done). The accuracy of the metal mold has been improved. Look forward to this going on sale in October."

The image shows an unpainted test shot of Sideswipe for plastic color check, meaning he is close to production and looking very sharp. We certainly will be looking forward to this one being released in October!

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-12 Sideswipe (Lambor) Test Shot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're on to part two of our Botcon 2012 Exclusive Toys Gallery updates! Today we bring you our galleries of the "good guys" of the Shattered Glass mirror universe, the Heroic Decepticons! Botcon 2012 swelled the ranks of the Heroic Decepticons by adding Shattered Glass versions of Soundwave, Octopunch, The Bard of Darkmount and Treadshot! But that's not all - as an additional bonus to go with this gallery, we also have a small photoshoot of the headband accessory for Soundwave. This was sold separately from the boxed set, so we are giving it a bit of individual attention here.

Open up the links below and check out the Botcon 2012 Heroic Decepticons! Be sure to check back again tomorrow for the third part of our gallery update when we take a trip to the Classics Universe!

Shattered Glass Soundwave
Headband Accessory for Shattered Glass Soundwave
Shattered Glass Treadshot
Shattered Glass Octopunch
Shattered Glass The Bard of Darkmount

Original Source: TFW Botcon 2012 Galleries Part 2 - Shattered Glass Decepticons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon guest announcements continue with the announcement that author Jim Sorenson will be at TFcon 2012. Co-producer of the upcoming Legacy: The Box Art of The Transformers from IDW, he also worked on Transformers: The Ark and The AllSpark Almanac. At TFcon he will be hosting the Transformers Legacy panel and Q&A.

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 actors Scott McNeil and Neil Ross, artists Derrick J. Wyatt, Andrew Griffith, Alex Milne, Matt Moylan, Josh Perez, and Silas Zee plus Hasbro Canada, Chris Ho (Vangelus) and Ben Dolle (Peaugh) 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 still available.

Original Source: Jim Sorenson to attend TFcon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board Moderator and podcaster, Aaron, has spotted a new Transformers toy at US retail. Joining the rest of the new Kre-O figures recently released at US retail is the Rotor Rage set with Decepticon Vortex. Aaron spotted this set at a Toys R Us in Lafayette, IN.

Be sure to listen to upcoming episodes of WTF@TFW and see if Aaron picked up any new Kre-O sets and get the podcast crew's thoughts! If you have new sightings in your area, be sure to post in our Sightings Forum.

Original Source: Kre-O Rotor Rage Set Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've now got details on the season finale of Transformers Rescue Bots! Rescue Bots has another double bill on 18 August 2012 and there is time travel (and time travel related puns) involved!

First up is episode 25, It's a Bot Time

Second is episode 26, Bot to the Future

Descriptions are available but we're not going to spoil these on the frontpage - read on if you do not mind being spoiled!

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots episodes:

Today at 12:30pm ET! Countdown
07/28 The Haunting of Griffin Rock
08/03 Little White Lies
08/11 Shake Up
08/11 Rescue Boy
08/18 It's a Bot Time
08/18 Bot to the Future

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes 25 and 26 - Season Finale - Titles and Descriptions @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website i09.com has uploaded a five page preview for next weeks highly anticipated new issue of IDW's More Than Meets The Eye #7. Who are the Decepticon Justice Division and who is there next target? Could it be Drift? Skids? Cyclonus? We'll find out next Wednesday when this new issue hits the shelves. In the meantime, click the link above to read the five page preview. but BEWARE. Not only are the identities of the mysterious Decepticon Justice Division revealed but there is a potential spoiler!

Click the title bar and discuss in the thread at your own risk!

Original Source: More Than Meets The Eye #7 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Gamespy has posted a brief article giving a few details on Transformers Fall of Cybertron for the PC. Chief among those details and potentially extremely pleasing for all PC gamers wanting to stomp around with Grimlock: Mercenary Technology is making Transformers Fall of Cybertron for the PC with full Steamworks support for multiplayer.

Mercenary is building Transformers: Fall of Cybertron with Steamworks support for multiplayer -- matchmaking, achievements, community features, the whole nine. Livergood [J.D. Livergood, Activision Associate Producer] also promises enhanced textures, lighting, and shadows to help make the Unreal Engine 3-powered game a visual stunner on PC

It is also stated that we will be able to customize keybindings on the PC port of the game.

All in all it sounds as though Mercenary Technology is working with Activision to deliver more than just a quick cash-in port but a properly crafted game which gives PC gamers the Transformers experience that they deserve. Plus Steamworks support for the multiplayer and achievements, which is a fantastic addition according to this newsie's brother, an avid PC gamer.

Fall of Cybertron for PC is set to be a digital exclusive in the US (there will be a retail release overseas, and the game will be available worldwide on Steam), launching at the same time as the console versions on 21 August, aka next month!

Original Source: Transformers Fall of Cybertron PC Version to Have Full Steamworks Support for Multiplayer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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For the grand finale of our three part Botcon 2012 Toy Galleries update, we are heading to the Classicsverse! Transformers Invasion, the 2012 Boxed set, was a story about how the Shattered Glass Universe and the Classics Universe clashed in a rather spectacular fashion, and so, we bring you now galleries of those toys exclusively available at Botcon 2012 representing the new additions to the Classics universe! Open the links below to check out galleries of Metalhawk, Kick-Over (aka Kickoff), Spinister and Gigatron the Decepticon Overlord (also known as "the monster in the basement"):

Gigatron, the Decepticon Overlord of Destruction
Classics Spinister
Classics Metalhawk
Classics Kick-Over

As a final extra to wrap up these galleries, we've also added pictures of the box that the six figure boxed set came in, the first day "Cold Slither" pin and a selection of group shots. Check them out at the link below:

Botcon 2012 - Boxed Set and Group Shot Images

Original Source: TFW Botcon 2012 Galleries Part 3 - Classics Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have unveiled a second litho print which will be given away free to everyone receiving the Auto Assembly 2012 goodie bag. This litho is made to be signed by the three voice actor guests of honor - Townsend Coleman, Paul Eiding and Michael Bell - as it features the Transformers characters that they are best known for voicing.

The good news is that while originally this was planned to be printed on the reverse side of the Galvatron print previously shown, Auto Assembly have listened to fan feedback and are now doing this as a separate print - so if you wish you can display both prints! Best of all, these are being given away completely free to anyone who is getting the Auto Assembly goodie bag - so if you are already pre-registered or have a non-attendee package, you are getting this!

Auto Assembly 2012 is Europe's largest ever Transformers convention, taking place in less than two short weeks time over the weekend of 3-5 August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel in the UK. Pre-register and find out more at the Auto Assembly homepage.

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2012 Second Litho Print @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The Cybergundam Blog has posted a scan from Figure Oh #174, revealing a new Optimus Prime for the Revoltech line; Revoltech Optimus Prime DX. This is Kaiyodo/Revoltech's take on Jetwing Optimus, and is the 40th figure in the Revoltech Sci Fi line. Release is scheduled for October 1st, no price announced yet.

Click on the thumbnail to take a closer look at the scan.

Original Source: Revoltech Optimus Prime DX @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon website has been updated with the announcement of the return of artist Dan Khanna to the 2012 guest list. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.

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 actors Scott McNeil and Neil Ross, artists Derrick J. Wyatt, Andrew Griffith, Matt Moylan, Josh Perez, and Silas Zee plus Hasbro Canada, Jim Sorenson, Chris Ho (Vangelus) and Ben Dolle (Peaugh) 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 still available.

Original Source: Transformers Artist Dan Khanna to attend TFcon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Do you collect Bot Shots? If so, a new addition to the line has been sighted! 2005 boards member Signal Lancer found the Bot Shots Battle For The Matrix set at his local Target store for $19.99. It comes with:

• Bumblebee
• Decepticon Brawl
• Megatron
• Optimus Prime
• 2 launchers
• Matrix trophy card

Evidence can be seen after the jump. Happy hunting!

Original Source: Bot Shots Battle For The Matrix Set Sighted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Alex Milne by way of our fellow fan site FullMetalHero has shared some concept artwork of the five members of the Decepticon Justice Division, who debut in this week's new issue of More than Meets the Eye. Issue #7 of this series by James Roberts features the first appearances of Tarn, Helex, Kaon, Vos and Tesarus, fanatical followers of Megatron's Decepticon doctrine, charged with seeking out and eliminating all who stray from it. Interestingly, all five are also named for city-states on Cybertron, more specifically they are named for the first five cities to fall to the Decepticons as related to Tailgate by Rewind in More than Meets the Eye issue #4.

Read on to check out our mirror of the concept artwork, and be sure to stop by your local comic shop this Wednesday to pick up this awesome new issue.

Original Source: Decepticon Justice Division Concept Sketches @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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100 pieces of the Perfect Effect PE-10X Shadow Bat Convention Exclusive figure will be sold at TFcon 2012 courtesy of RobotKingdom. They will be priced at $40.

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 actors Scott McNeil and Neil Ross, artists Derrick J. Wyatt, Andrew Griffith, Matt Moylan, Josh Perez, Dan Khanna, and Silas Zee plus Hasbro Canada, Chris Ho (Vangelus) and Ben Dolle (Peaugh) 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 still available.

Original Source: Perfect Effect PE-10X Shadow Bat Convention Exclusive at TFcon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource!

Greetings SourceFans!
Big news: TFsource will be at TFCON 2012 with a full assortment of product! Click here to learn more! We look forward to seeing everyone there! This week we have many New Recruits on the site including figures from Vintage Beast Wars Neo Japanese Exclusives, Kabaya Candy Kits, Alternators, Beast Wars, Universe, Movie toys and more. DOTM - Deluxe Mechtech - Que Wheeljack is now instock and GariGari-Kun - Transformers - Grape Limited Edition - Transforming Popsicle is now available for preorder! We have a new Source Article and more, in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Make Toys Updated Green Giant Photos!
2. Takara Tomy's New Masterpiece Sideswipe, Soundwave and Red Alert - Preorders Up!
3. DOTM Que/Wheeljack Asia Exclusive - Now Instock!
4. Now up for preorder: Asia exclusive reissue Sixshot!
5. TFsource New Recruits!
6. New Source Article Up!
7. Transformers Generations FOC Wave 1 Figures Now Instock!
8. Japanese Transformers Prime Update!
9. Human Alliance Asia Exclusive DOTM Soundwave & Laserbeak Set Now up for Preorder!
10. Now up for preorder - Studio Beezleboss's Generations Red Alert Classics Sideswipe - Heroic Duo - Custom Kit!
11. Now up for preorder: Limited Edition online exclusive Alternities: Galvatron and Banzai-tron!
12. Now instock: Gutto Kura Figure Collection Minerva!
13. GariGari Popsicle figures now instock! Grape up for Preorder!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 7-23 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Takara Tomy has updated their website with new product pages for the following:

• Arms Micron Swerve August release, ¥4,200
• Arms Micron Airachnid August release, ¥2,100

Swerve comes with an Arms Micron that turns into a saw, meanwhile Airachnid's Arms Micron turns into a set of claws. We've mirrored the new images, which you can see after the jump.

Original Source: TakaraTomy Update - Arms Micron Swerve And Airachnid @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of ACToys.net we have a look at the green version of Giant - the second unofficial version of Devastator to make it to market. This one is a gift set in the Generation 1 green deco, and also includes a new head with a Generation 1 animation inspired look. Read on to check out our mirror of the images.

Original Source: Maketoys Green Giant Boxed and In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of Planet Iacon on Facebook and ACToys we have a look at the Hasbro version of the new Masterpiece Optimus Prime compared to the Takara-Tomy MP-10 Convoy Version 2. Hasbro's release comes with much lighter colors especially noticeable on the blue sections and features more paint on Spike (such as on his eyes and sleeves). Compared to the Japanese release which featured a gray Roller, the US release gets a blue Roller.

Read on to check out our mirror of the images.

Original Source: Masterpiece Optimus Prime Compared with Takara-Tomy MP-10 Convoy Version 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.