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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Botcon Homepage has updated with a link to information on ticket discounts available to Botcon 2010 attendees who also want to take time out from the convention program to check out the four Disney World Theme Parks: Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Click here to visit the Botcon homepage for more information.

Original Source: Botcon 2010 Disney World Theme Parks Discount Tickets @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Earlier today fans on the boards started mentioning abnormal credit card purchases on their statements, most originating from Itunes. It seems as if one of the places in the chain of card processing which was hit may have lead back to a Transformers based retailer (possibly others too), therefore explaining the unusually large amount of Transformers fans being affected on the same day.

We were watching the situation all day, and since there has been no more movement to 100% clarify where it came from as of yet, we are just putting this general alert out there tonight.

If you have made purchases online recently please double check your statements to verify the integrity of your account.

Feel free to read on or click discuss to get more details from fellow fans.

Original Source: Buyer Beware - Transformers Fan Credit Cards Possibly Compromised @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends at Reprolabels have updated with a new free giveaway - a Transformers Revenge of the Fallen symbols sheet. This sheet uses metal ink and transparent stock, and includes traditional Autobot and Decepticon logos in outline (based on the Decepticon logo on Jetfire in the feature film), plus two different versions of the N.E.S.T. Alliance logos, the scratchy Decepticon logo featured at the end of the theatrical trailers and a special "Fallen" Decepticon logo based on a hybrid of The Fallen's face and the Decepticon logo.

This set is FREE with every $20 you spend at Reprolabels. Check out the full selection of reproduction and customisation stickers available by clicking here.

Original Source: Reprolabels Revenge of the Fallen Logos Sticker Sheet @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Derrick Wyatt Of Transformers Animated To Attend Auto Assembly 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Revenge of the Fallen remains a contender for the Best Visual Effects Oscar after the first rounds of cuts from the initial list of 15. The 6 other films being considered are:

Avatar
District 9
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Star Trek
Terminator Salvation
2012

On January 21st members of the Visual Effects branch will review 15 minute clips of each film, and will select the final three nominees who will featured at the awards ceremony. The Oscar nominees will be announced on February 2nd.

Original Source: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Nominated for Best Visual Effects Oscar @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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TFW Sponsor BigBadToyStore has posted up a listing for the upcoming first wave of Transformers Animated toys from Japan. The first wave includes

Optimus Prime
Ironhide (renamed Bulkhead)
Megatron
Starscream
Bumblebee
Prowl
Ratchet

Take a look at images of both the alt and bot modes by clicking on the thumbnail.

Original Source: Images of Tak/Tomy Transformers Animated Wave 1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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IGN has posted a blurb talking about the new Transformers War for Cybertron game. They state that a new full trailer will be released next week. They also posted a couple screens to tease the fact, including a new one of Megatron in action.

Check out the story here, and make sure to join our ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards: The War for Cybertron - Discussion and Web Round Up!

Original Source: New War for Cybertron Trailer Coming Next Week @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Transformers Device Label Series To Be Released In The US By Toshiba @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toy Hobby have put up some new images of the upcoming Transformers Henkei limited edition ("Gentei") Dark Skyfire. This special version of Skyfire from his days working alongside Starscream as a member of the Destrons is exclusively available through Toy Hobby Market, and is due to be released in March 2010. Of particular interest in these new images is that they suggest Dark Skyfire will have a darker black color scheme rather than the gray shown in previous images.

Check out the original Japanese order page by clicking on the link above, and see our mirror of the new images by clicking on the title of this story.

Original Source: New Images of Transformers Henkei Gentei Dark Skyfire @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The new Target exclusive Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Legends Two Packs have been released at retail! Offroad Skids with Rally Mudflap and Smokescreen with Starscream were found at a Target store in Eastern Australia by 2005 Boards staff member SydneyY! Can a US Retail sighting be far behind? Watch this space for more sightings reports!

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Target Exclusive Legends Two Packs Released in Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Third party accessory maker Crazy Devy has just given us some show accurateness for the Legends Constructicon Devastator from Revenge of the Fallen. in addition to some claw hands in the CDMW-03 kit, the CDMW-04 will include a pair of interstitial glands just like they mesmerized Agent Simmons in the second movie installment.

Click above to view the images.

Original Source: CDMW-04 CrazyDevy Mean Parts Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Kenucme has sighted Wave 2 of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes Scenes assortment at a Walmart store in Killeen, Texas. The assortment features two new sets. Desert Devastation features Robot Heroes versions of Devastator, Skids, Mudflap, and Captain William Lennox, while the Shanghai Showdown set features Demolishor, Optimus Prime, Skids and Mudflap (Ice Cream Truck), Sideswipe, and Sideways.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes Shanghai Showdown and Desert Devastation Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Entertainment Earth has posted a pre-order for Wave 2 of the Transformers: RPM assortment. Along with the previously released Bumblebee remote control car, Barricade will be introduced in the assortment. No pictures of the item are available at this time. The tentative release date is March 2010.

The image to the left is of the real Barricade prop and not the remote control toy.

Original Source: Transformers RPM Remote Control Barricade Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member ams has found the 5th wave of Marvel Transformers Crossovers figures at a Walmart in Florida. The newest wave features new molds along with a repaint. Included in this wave are:

• Hulk bulldozer(new)
• Spiderman racecar(new)
• Wolverine X-Force repaint

Listed as cross-sells on the back are the Human Torch repaint, Punisher, and The Thing bulldozer. Happy hunting!

Original Source: Marvel Transformers Crossovers Wave 5 Released At Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Arker has posted images of what may be the first Transformers War For Cybertron toy! A pair of new Transformers RPMs have been revealed, one of which features the War for Cybertron Soundwave Robot mode design on the underside. The vehicle mode, meanwhile, is heavily based on the Animated Soundwave vehicle mode, but with an abundance of realistic technical details. Could this be our first War for Cybertron toy or something completely different? Stay tuned for more updates.

Also revealed is a new Revenge of the Fallen RPM. This RPM is a redeco of the previous released Revenge of the Fallen RPMs Optimus Prime, in a similar style to the Voyager Class Defender Optimus Prime recolor. This one uses red where the Voyager uses blue, though.

Check out the images of both Soundwave and Defender Optimus Prime by clicking on the link above or the title of this story to view our mirror of the images.

Original Source: War for Cybertron Soundwave and Revenge of the Fallen Defender Optimus Prime RPMs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 member S250 for bringing us the first look at what could be a deluxe class Optimus Prime from War for Cybertron.

Click the thumbnail for a look at this alt mode and then the discuss button to tell us what you think.

Original Source: First Image of War For Cybertron Optimus Prime Toy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 member S250 for bringing us the first look at what could be a deluxe class Optimus Prime from War for Cybertron.

Click the thumbnail for a look at this alt mode and then the discuss button to tell us what you think.

Original Source: First Image of War For Cybertron Optimus Prime Toy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Arker has posted images of what may be the first Transformers War For Cybertron toy! A pair of new Transformers RPMs have been revealed, one of which features the War for Cybertron Soundwave Robot mode design on the underside. The vehicle mode, meanwhile, is heavily based on the Animated Soundwave vehicle mode, but with an abundance of realistic technical details. Could this be our first War for Cybertron toy or something completely different? Stay tuned for more updates.

Also revealed is a new Revenge of the Fallen RPM. This RPM is a redeco of the previous released Revenge of the Fallen RPMs Optimus Prime, in a similar style to the Voyager Class Defender Optimus Prime recolor. This one uses red where the Voyager uses blue, though.

Check out the images of both Soundwave and Defender Optimus Prime by clicking on the link above or the title of this story to view our mirror of the images.

Original Source: War for Cybertron Soundwave and Revenge of the Fallen Defender Optimus Prime RPMs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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IGN has posted a blurb talking about the new Transformers War for Cybertron game. They state that a new full trailer will be released next week. They also posted a couple screens to tease the fact, including a new one of Megatron in action.

Check out the story here, and make sure to join our ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards: The War for Cybertron - Discussion and Web Round Up!

Original Source: New War for Cybertron Trailer Coming Next Week @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The Nebular Starscream repaint of voyager Starscream from the Revenge of The Fallen line has been released in Singapore! 2005 boards member Automorpher found Nebular Starscream at his local Toys 'R' Us store.

With the release of Nebular Starscream overseas, it's release in the US could be soon.

Original Source: Revenge Of The Fallen Nebular Starscream Released In Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The latest wave of scout figures from Revenge of The Fallen has been released in the Philippines! 2005 boards member bny888 found the wave including:

• Brakedown
• Sonar
• Wideload

at various local malls. As with previous movie releases, this newest wave should be arriving stateside soon. Happy hunting!

Original Source: 1st New Wave Of 2010 Scout Figures From Revenge Of The Fallen Released In The Philippines @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This week, chefs Gogdog and Seth Buzzard create a magical concoction of Daleks and Bait'n'Switch to fill the void of a lessened Drew Eiden content percentage. Will Chairman Vangelus be pleased with the results? Allez Cuisine!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 77.

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 77 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama has posted an exclusive preview of IDW's third issue of Transformers Ongoing. The preview includes A and B covers as well as 5 pages of the comic. Click on the thumbnail above to see the preview pages and be sure to grab a copy of the comic, coming out this Wednesday!

Original Source: Transformers Ongoing #3 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Comic Reviews have arrived! The first of many comics to be reviewed is Transformers #3 by IDW Publishing, which will be released in comic book stores tomorrow - Wednesday, January 13th. Check out the review and a few new images from the issue by clicking on the Title Bar or thumbnail to the left.
Transformers #3

Credits
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Written by: Mike Costa
Art by: Don Figueroa
Colors by: J. Brown
Letters by: Chris Mowry
Editor: Andy Schmidt
Associate Editor: Denton J. Tipton

Covers
Cover A – Art by Don Figueroa and Colors by J. Brown
Cover B – Art by Andrew Wildman
Retailer Incentive – Art by Don Figueroa

Review
Transformers #3 continues IDW’s first set of story arcs for the Transformers ongoing comics series, with the issue’s events occurring after the events of (the upcoming) Last Stand of the Wreckers Issue #1 and before the events of Bumblebee Issue #1. The issue follows three separate storylines: Ultra Magnus on Earth at the Autobot base investing the events that lead to Ironhide’s death and Optimus Prime’s surrender to the humans, Hot Rod continues to seek a way off of Earth under a newfound partnership, and Spike Witwicky seeks answers through any means possible.

Writer Mike Costa inherited quite a bit of back stories through IDW previous mini-series as well as ongoing side stories in the current Bumblebee mini-series and the upcoming Last Stand of the Wreckers mini-series. Transformers #3 shows the strength in his writing, demonstrating how he has balanced the back stories as well as the content from the recently released Bumblebee #1. He also handles the three storylines in the issue quite well, offering seamless transitions between the stories through the use of a common phrase said in the last panel of the one storyline and the first panel of the next. Additionally, his portrayals of long-time characters haven’t strayed far from the familiar. Characters such as Hot Rod may be characterized slightly differently but not so differently that the character has been completely altered in terms of personality. The development of Spike Witwicky, however, is far different than any portrayal in the past. Whereas Issue #2 portrayed Spike as a womanizer, Issue #3 shows his manipulative side. Although it still feels as if they are setting him up for redemption, his character is getting less and less likable with each issue.

Don Figueroa’s art in Issue #3 is consistent with that featured in the previous issue, with no change in the movie-style of Transformers design. If you’re a fan of the movie-inspired designs, you’ll continue to not be disappointed. Don also has a chance to show off a few new designs with Autobots such as Beachcomber, Huffer and Seaspray and provide fans a better look at his Jetfire and Ultra Magnus redesigns. The new redesign of Hoist settles any debate that the designs were inspired by the movie, as his new design is that of his Revenge of the Fallen toy.

Transformers #3 continues to build on the excitement featured thus far in the ongoing. Although the issue did not featuring anything in the way of huge revelations, it does a great job of teasing several large events coming up within the storylines. This issue is a recommended pick up, although it’s becoming more apparent that you may also need to pick up the Last Stand of the Wreckers and Bumblebee mini-series as they are released to be fully cognizant of what is going on with the contents of this issue and the ongoing series.

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Transformers #3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The new Transformers: War for Cybertron trailer has gone up on IGN! This awesome two minute long trailer does not show any in game footage yet, but provides a lead-in to the game's story, giving us our first glimpses of Megatron (with Energon Mace / Scepter weapon!), Bumblebee, Omega Supreme and Starscream in action, as well as extended footage of Optimus Prime. Those who have been following the various podcasts and interviews might remember a promise that certain characters who have not been used since Generation 1 will get some love and attention this time around, and the trailer delivers, with the return of the Decepticon mobile battlebase, Trypticon!

Check out the full trailer on IGN by clicking here, and then join in the discussion in our War for Cybertron discussion thread!

Original Source: Transformers War for Cybertron Second Trailer! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.