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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor TFsource has released pictures of their second upcoming holiday exclusive 3rd Party toy. First up, were the G1 inspired Deluxe Insecticons from Fansproject, now we have KM-03 Mirrorverse Cyclops from Mastermind Creations. This reuse of the Mini-sub Micro-Cyclops from their KM-03 Cyclops figure features an Animated Longarm Prime color scheme.

KM-03X Mirrorverse Cyclops is available for preorder now. Click the title bar for all the pics.

Original Source: TFSource Holiday Exclusive Mirrorverse Cyclops Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Remember those Starcat combining not-Dinobot figures from awhile back? Well courtesy of a post on AC Toys, we have artwork teasing three of the figures in Generation 1 color schemes. Shown in the pictures from AC Toys are homages to Generation 1 Grimlock, Slag and Sludge. Since we haven't seen the original version of this combiner get a release, could this color scheme be the first offer from TFC Toys' Starcats line?

Also shown on ACtoys is artwork for their Starcats Protectobot themed combiner. You can comment on that artwork in the TFC "Defensor" thread.

Original Source: TFC Toys Teases G1 Inspired Combining Dinobots and Defensor @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of HKGTF via Planet Iacon, we now have a report that First Edition Terrorcon Cliffjumper has been released at Hong Kong retail. Those familiar with this mold and the history of the First Edition line would know that this version of the toy was never released through the First Edition line and that it was confirmed at San Diego Comic Con to be one of the toys available when First Edition returns to retail this fall as a shared exclusive for Toys R Us, Entertainment Earth and TFW2005 Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy StoreBig Bad Toy Store. Could a U.S. sighting of the First Edition cases be far behind? Keep an eye on TFW2005 for more updates.

Original Source: First Edition Terrorcon Cliffjumper Released in Hong Kong @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to fellow fansite The Allspark, we now have an image of a possible Japanese test market release of the Bot Shots toyline to see how the line will sell at retail in Japanese stores. These toys feature brand new packaging (Two different styles of packaging, actually) and are rereleases of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Prowl, Powerglide, Ratchet, and Brawl.

Original Source: Bot Shots Japanese Test Market Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of D-Drive, we have the Diamond Comic Shipping list for next Wednesday, the 26th of September. Hitting the shelves from IDW Publishing are the following:

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ANNUAL 2012 (also shipping 1-in-10 incentive cover)

(W) John Barber (A) Brendan Cahill, Guido Guidi (CA) Tim Seeley, Andrew Griffith
CRASHING DOWN! The mysterious Metrotitan from last month's More Than Meets the Eye Annual arrives on CYBERTRON-smashing into the ruins of the legendary Crystal City! Starscream and Prowl begin a battle of wills over the fate of this behemoth-and the outcome will shock you!

Ships with 2 covers in an approximate 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Tim Seeley and 1 by Andrew Griffith.

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE ONGOING #9

(W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
SHADOWPLAY begins here! One AUTOBOT connects the crew of the Lost Light with pre-war CYBERTRON and the rise of the DECEPTICONs. His name? OPTIMUS PRIME. The past and the present collide as Rewind begins telling his crew mates the most shocking story of all!

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

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for September 26th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro Toy Shop has updated with a new listing for the upcoming Generations Ultimate Gift Set, including a new in-package image and product description:

Available Online Only This Ultimate Gift Set has everything you need for a truly spectacular showdown between your AUTOBOT heroes and their DECEPTICON arch-enemies! Pit your COMBAT HERO OPTIMUS PRIME and AUTOBOT JAZZ figures against your MOTORBREATH and THUNDERCRACKER figures. Will your THUNDERCRACKER figure's aerial mastery and your MOTORBREATH figure's raw power overcome your COMBAT HERO OPTIMUS PRIME figure's might and your AUTOBOT JAZZ figure's special operations genius? It's all up to you! Ultimate Gift Set includes COMBAT HERO OPTIMUS PRIME, AUTOBOT JAZZ, MOTORBREATH and THUNDERCRACKER figures. OPTIMUS PRIME figure has a hidden sword and converts to armored truck mode! AUTOBOT JAZZ figure is armed with a blaster and converts to street rally car mode! MOTORBREATH figure comes with a sword and converts to truck mode! THUNDERCRACKER figure is armed with a blaster cannon and converts to fighter jet mode! Includes 4 figures. Ages 5 and up.

Original Source: New Generations Ultimate Gift Set Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Can't wait for more Transformers: Prime? Want more of the new Autobot, Smokescreen? Well good news, as media site i09.com has uploaded a new clip from this week's new episode of Transformers: Prime, "Legacy", featuring another new Cybertronian Artifact: The Star Saber. Check on over at their site for the video clip, then head back to this story's discussion thread to speculate away with your fellow Transformers fans.

UPDATE: Thanks to TFW2005 Boards Member ken8kuhletz08, we now have a YouTube upload of this new clip. Check it out below:

Original Source: New Transformers: Prime "Legacy" Clip @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a blog post by voice actor D.C. Douglas, we now have a confirmation that a second season of Transformers: Rescue Bots is in production. D.C. Douglas (Who is the voice actor for the Police Autobot, Chase) also goes on to talk about a few of his experiences working on the show and how he became attached to the show itself, which recently wrapped up it's first season.

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 2 Confirmed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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This evening we have a treat for fans of the IDW Publishing Transformers series, More Than Meets the Eye. Courtesy of writer James Roberts, with art from Alex Milne, we have an exclusive image of next weeks issue of Transformers More Than Meets The Eye. What could Rewind, Brainstorm, Ratchet, Drift, Chromedome, Whirl and Skids be doing here? And what are the "Zones of Influence"? We'll have to wait until next Wednesday to find out!

For now, enjoy the art and speculate away on the 2005 Boards! Click on the title bar to view the art! Also, in case you missed it the first time, be sure to check out TFW's exclusive interview with James Roberts!

Original Source: TFW Exclusive - More Than Meets The Eye #9 Preview Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Japanese news site Biglobe, we now have a few new photos of a few upcoming (and recently released) Arms Micron toys in Japan's Transformers Prime toyline- including a first (and small) look at the Japanese releases of Weaponizer Optimus Prime, Dreadwing, Thundertron (who is in a brand new deco in the style of Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II), Ultra Magnus, and Wheeljack; as well as a first look at the CyLAS remold of Arms Micron Breakdown.

Original Source: New Photos of Upcoming Arms Micron Releases @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Can't wait for more Transformers: Prime? Want more of the new Autobot, Smokescreen? Well good news, as media site i09.com has uploaded a new clip from this week's new episode of Transformers: Prime, "Legacy", featuring another new Cybertronian Artifact: The Star Saber. Check on over at their site for the video clip, then head back to this story's discussion thread to speculate away with your fellow Transformers fans.

UPDATE: Thanks to TFW2005 Boards Member ken8kuhletz08, we now have a YouTube upload of this new clip. Check it out below:

UPDATE 2: Thanks to ken8kuhletz08 again, we have a promotional image for the upcoming episode as well, courtesy of i09. Click on this story's thumbnail image to check it out.

Original Source: New Transformers Prime Legacy Clip and Promotional Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yes friends, here is the release news you have all been waiting for! Transformers Generations "GDO" aka China Import Deluxe series has arrived in the US! This Toys R Us exclusive assortment of Wheelie, Springer, Swerve and Cliffjumper has been sighted at Toys R Us stores in Illinois - and with a bit of luck, other assortments will soon follow them to retail so all fans can enjoy this excellent series of toys that until now was limited to Asian markets. Major thanks to 2005 Boards member DX7879 for the initial tip off and Danimal for providing confirmation and photos.

Happy hunting everyone!

Original Source: Generations GDO Deluxe Assortment Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Director Michael Bay stopped by his Official Website to reveal the Teaser Poster for his upcoming movie; Pain & Gain (starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson of G. I. Joe: Retaliation).

He dropped a tiny info regarding Transformers 4:

“The editing process is a bit slower on [Pain & Gain] because I'm in the middle of launching my three TV shows and prepping Transformers 4–which is going in a total new direction and in a way to really broaden the franchise to give it lasting legs.”

Mr. Bay’s statement strengthens what Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner told the press, not too long ago.

Original Source: Michael Bay Is Getting Ready For Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd party group, Toyworld, has updated their website announcing their next planned unofficial Throttlebot figure, Aurora! Their first unofficial Throttlebot, Grind Rod (a homage to Roll Bar) is up for preorder at various online retailers now and is currently scheduled for a January release. This 2nd planned release, Aurora, is a homage to Generation 1 Searchlight. No release date is provided at this time.

Click the title bar to see all the new images!

Original Source: ToyWorld TW-T02 Aurora Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook have updated their status with an in package picture of the upcoming Fall of Cybertron Wave 1 Voyager Soundwave. Soundwave will come with a data disc that turns into Laserbeak. This figure will be able to hold up to three data discs that can be ejected from his chest and auto-transform. This figure is expected to be released early next year along with his wave mate, Soundblaster with Buzzsaw.

Click the title bar to see the picture.

Original Source: Fall Of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave In Package Photo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon has uploaded a new picture from Cybergundam blog from Figure king number 176. Show in the scan are a new deluxe Arms Micron Thundercracker figure made from the First Edition Starscream mold. The other figure shown is of deluxe Optimus from the First Edition line, referred to by Planet Iacon as "Orion Pax". It's difficult to make out from the scan, but one would assume this figure will come with Decepticon symbols.

Check out the scan by clicking on the title bar.

Original Source: Arms Micron Thundercracker and Orion Pax @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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A bit of an oddball story for you this morning, as Micheal Bay has teamed up with Doritos for the grand prize of Doritos' Super Bowl Commercial contest for 2013: The chance to help Micheal Bay with the production of Transformers 4. As USA Today states: "The consumer who creates the top-ranked Doritos commercial aired during the Super Bowl -- as determined by USA TODAY'S Ad Meter consumer poll of best-liked Super Bowl commercials -- wins the chance to work with Bay on the next installment of the Transformers movie franchise, to be filmed in 2013." USA Today also states that if the winning commercial also tops the USA Today Ad Meter (which is their method to determine the most popular advertisement which premieres during the Super Bowl) the winner will also receive a $1 Million prize.

For all the details of the contest, please check out the article itself over at USA Today's website.

Original Source: Winner of Doritos' 2013 Super Bowl Commercial Contest to work on Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Another week, another new Transformers: Prime episode description courtesy of TV listings website Zap2It, this time for the 24th episode of this ongoing season. Titled "Patch", this episode is scheduled to air on October 19th on The Hub. Check out the description below, but be warned, there are spoilers inside.

Starscream proposes a truce with Megatron but Dreadwing threatens to stand in his way.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2, Episode 24 Title + Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of the Higekuma Toy Blog, we now have in-hand photos of the recently released United EX Jet Master Prime five-pack from Takara-Tomy. This set is a redeco of the Skyburst Power Core Combiners five pack, and is in a more cohesive color scheme. This gallery shows off this release with the other uses of the Skyburst mold, as well as the fully combined "Prime" mode.

Original Source: In-Hand Gallery of United EX Jet Master Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 site sponsor Robot Kingdom has sent us an update regarding new preorders and in-stock items over on their site. Check out a quick sampling of their offerings below, and take the jump to view the entire newsletter.

Takara Transformers Asia Exclusive Classic Bruticus.
Pre-order. available in mid October 2012.
US$129.9/pcs
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Takara Transformers Asia Premium Series APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime.
Pre-order. available in October 2012.
US$149.9/pcs
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Perfect Effect PE-12 AFX Assault Force X.
Pre-order. available late October 2012.
US$69.9/pcs
robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1207 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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More Transformers 4 news pouring in. Michael Bay recently spoke with the Huffington Post and revealed that the series will pick up where it left off in Chicago -- with Peter Cullen back as the voice of Optimus Prime. Mr. Bay also addressed the number one question people ask about him these days, concerning the Transformers Franchise; “Why is he returning for Transformers 4?”

Why do you want to do it? I was under the impression that you were done after "Transformers 3"?
I thought I was done. Then the ride came out [at Universal Studios Hollywood] and the two-and-a-half-hour lines. And then you're thinking, Oh my God, someone's going to take this over. And you start doing a lot of soul-searching. Like, OK, I'm about to do a little movie, "Pain & Gain" ... and the studio says they want to restart the franchise. And someone could come in here and screw it up, you know? So I'm thinking that if I do this last one, we set it on a new footing, we change a lot of things -- but we keep the history of the three in place. But we broaden it so it can be set up and be carried on -- it would have a better chance for survival, I guess. You know?

So with the plot of "Transformers 4," it's not like the other three movies didn't happen? It's not a reboot?
No. We're basically taking from the history of where it was -- or where we left it in Chicago. And we're going to carry it on from there.

I spoke to Peter Cullen at Comic Con earlier this year. He said he doesn't know if he's going to be back as the voice of Optimus Prime or not. He'll be back, right?
Of course! Of course.

You can read the entire interview at Huffington Post.

Original Source: Michael Bay Talks Transformers 4 - Peter Cullen Is Returning As Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A reminder dear readers that the next episode of Transformers Prime, titled Legacy, is airing tonight at 7pm ET on The Hub. This week kicks off with another Cybertronian relic threatening to fall into Decepticon hands - except this one is no ordinary relic. The stage is set for the next major battle for a piece of Cybertron's past - and perhaps the means to open the path to its future...

Tune into the Hub tonight to check out the new episode, then join in the episode discussion here on our Transformers Prime discussion forums!

Original Source: Transfomers Prime Episode 46 Legacy Airs Tonight! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Allspark has posted up a translation of the first chapter of the Transformers United EX story, as published on the back of Jet Master Prime Mode's packaging. The story, set around or after the Return of Convoy part of the Japanese continuity (if the presence of Novabots, which were the creation of Dark Nova the villain of that story arc, are any indication) chronicles the development of the Power Core Combination technology and the first Transformer to make successfully achieve "Prime Mode".

Although not stated in the story, it is heavily implied in his bio that Jet Master - an expert in covert reconnaissance from planet Zone, home of the Micromasters - is Micromaster Treadbolt, a theory backed up by his deco.

Check out the full story and bio translation over at the Allspark.

Original Source: Transformers United EX Jetmaster Prime Mode Story Translation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy Transformers toy design team member Hasui Yuki has tweeted a new image of the upcoming Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gaia Unicron, who comes with the Arms Microm Bog, a rock-mole-tank Micron. Unicron in this picture looks extremely imposing with his huge horns and skeletal wings. He'll be released in Japan toward the end of next week along with Arms Micron series Ironhide and Arms Master Optimus Prime.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Gaia Unicron & Bog New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is a strange update from out of the blue - our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store and other online retailers have started putting up solicits for preorders of Commorative Series Optimus Prime and Soundwave reissues - the same reissues that were available at Toys R Us in 2003 and 2007 respectively! We're not entirely sure where these preorder listings are coming from - it's either a distributor warehouse find, or as some are speculating, a possible new run for the Asian market.

Either way, good news if you've not picked up on either of these from their previous reissues.

Original Source: Sponsor Update - Generation 1 Reissue Optimus Prime and Soundwave restock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.