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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy has updated their website over the last few days with a pair of combination charts for the Japanese Transformers Prime Arms Microns figures. The two charts - one for the Autobots and one for the Decepticons - demonstrates some of the main three Arms Micron Super Combo weapons. The pages also have links to some instruction scans for how to form the various weapons.

These two are worth bookmarking if you already have the Arms Micron Weapon series redecos of Microns like B.H., A.R.C. and C.L. and intend to snag the Advanced Star Saber and Gravity Planet Bow-Gun sets next month, because they set out some of the crazy combo weapons you will be able to form using the Microns in the sets.

Original Source: Prime Arms Micron Super Combo Weapon Combination Charts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We can now share with you some in-hand pictures of the fourth of the four Kre-O Micro Changers Combiners, Predaking, by way of Fatguy's blog. Predaking makes his first combiner return since Generation 1 with this set, and the four Kreons in the set - Razorclaw, Divebomb, Torox (Headstrong) and Headlock (Tanturm) are all nicely done to recreate the original characters as minifigures. The fifth member of the team, Rampage, is getting a single release, and you can see a fan combination in these pictures which gives Predaking a bit more of a Generation 1 look using some of Rampage's parts.

Open the link above to check out the blog post.

Original Source: Kre-O Micro Changers Combiners Predaking In-Hand Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Stylin Online have updated with a cool new T-Shirt featuring the Fall of Cybertron Dinobots. The shirt showcases Grimlock, Slug, Snarl, Swoop and Sludge in a nicely done black and white print style. An ideal holiday gift for anyone who is a Dinobot fan, or needs a bit more "Space T-Rex" in their wardrobe.

Click here to check it out.

Original Source: Stylin Online Sponsor Update - New Fall of Cybertron Dinobots T-Shirt @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mobage's Transformers Legends game is having a special week-long event. During the event, titled Harvest of the Insecticons, there are a whole bunch of special rewards for you to enjoy and new challenges to face you.

The stars of the event are the Insecticons. By participating in the event, they may show up in gameplay as random encounter bosses to challenge your nine-card fighting deck. They start out easy enough but soon ratchet up the strength.

To aid you along the way there are some pretty serious rewards being offered by the game including new silver and gold warrior medals, which let you draw new cards from the Spacebridge, plus the event boss Insecticons give out lots of points and items that are otherwise hard to acquire in game. There's also a ranking system in play - the higher your rank by the end of the event, the bigger the rewards, with the top ranked players getting sets of the Insecticons' new tier 3 cards, their weapons, and more. There's also some new cards to be acquired in general play, including new cards of Hound and Mirage in both modes.

If you are playing Transformers Legends from Mobage check it out!

Original Source: Transformers Legends Mobile Game Event Harvest of the Insecticons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The hunt is on! Literally! 2005 Board member Twincast has reported finding the first wave of the new Transformers Prime Beast Hunters deluxe figures at US retail. This first wave of deluxe Beast Hunters consists of Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Soundwave and Laserback and was found at a Toys R Us in California. Twincast has also been kind enough to share with us some in hand images of Wheeljack and Laserback. The bios for these two are also included with these pictures, but surprisingly, are featured on the instructions of the toys rather than on the back of the packaging.

Twincast also reports finding two previously unknown Bot Shots 5-packs. The Autobot Polar Assault Team (Optimus, Jetfire, Mirage, Ironhide and Bumblebee) and the Decepticon Stunticons (Motorbreath, Dead end, Dragstrip, Brake Neck and Breakdown). Both sets are repaints from previous Bot Shot release molds, but look fantastic in their new decos.

Check out all of the pics after the break!

Original Source: Beast Hunters Deluxe Wave 1 and New Bot Shots 5 Packs Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Deceptigtar has shared with us some images of a test-shot of a heretofore unknown Transformers Prime toy release, Decepticon Frenzy. Frenzy is a red and black version of the Wave 5 Deluxe, Rumble, featuring the alternate head sculpt shown on Rumble's instructions. This test-shot suggests that a Hasbro version of Frenzy is potentially on the way, in addition to the red "Rumble" version coming out through Takara-Tomy in January. As always though take it with a pinch of salt, because we have seen test-shots in the past for toys that ended up not happening.

The main point to take from all of this is that Rumble's brother is at the very least planned for a release, somewhere up the pipeline.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Frenzy Test-Shot Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news for those that prefer building their Transformer toys. The first wave of Kreon Microchangers has been found at a Walgreens in San Antononio, Texas by 2005 board member JgarOptimus. This wave includes: Singe (Turbomaster Scorch), Inferno, Autobot Springer, Warpath, Quickslinger (Slingshot), Rampage,
Insecticon, Blast Off, Decepticon Hook, Dirge, Airachnid and Decepticon Bludgeon.

But, you may be asking yourself, "how will I find the Kreons that I want in this wave of blind bagged figures?" Don't worry, we're not gonna leave you in the lurch here on TFW. Check out our previous report with the identification guide: http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...-guide-176373/

Original Source: Kreon Microchangers Wave 1 Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Spoiler alert! IDW's extremely talented artist for More Than Meets The Eye, Alex Milne, has updated his Deviant Art page. He's added the lineart for February's issue #14 with colors by the loveable Josh Perez. Alex also provides a description on what kind of look and tone Josh and him set out to achieve. The cover can be a potential spoiler, so the image to the right is the alternate cover by Nick Roche.

If you wish to be potentially spoiled, click the title bar!

Original Source: More Than Meets The Eye #14 Alex Milne Cover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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On December 17th Hasbro has applied for a new video game trademark titled Transformers Prime Beast Hunters.

The trademark was filed at United States Patent & Trademark Office under the registration number 85804514 with the description “Interactive entertainment software, namely computer game software, computer game programs, computer game cartridges, computer game discs; interactive multimedia computer game programs; downloadable game software for use in connection with computers, communication devices and mobile telephones; pre-recorded laser and video disc featuring an animated cartoon series”.

Previously, the same trademark was applied for Animated Series, Comic Books, Stationary, Clothing and Toys.

There is no clear idea what this game exactly is. Ultimately, it could be a game like the Prime WiiU which we saw recently or just a flash based online game. We’ll let you know as soon as we get more info. Stick with TFW2005 for the latest Transformers: Prime news.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Video Game Trademark Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon have updated their listing for the next volume of Marvel UK Generation 1 comics reprints, Transformers Classics UK Volume 4, with an image of the cover art for the collection. Transformers Classics UK Volume 4 collects the Marvel UK issues #113-145 and the 1987-88 annual, along with the Transformers / Action Force (G.I. Joe) crossover, "Ancient Relics!" The volume will also include classic stories like Wanted: Galvatron - Dead or Alive and Fire on High / Vicious Circle, plus the Transformers comic appearances of the classic character Death's Head, yes?

The compilation volume is due out on 5 February 2013.

Original Source: Transformers Classics UK Volume 4 Cover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: TFsource 12-24 SourceNews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Now, for something that's a bit of a question mark. 2005 Board member Deceptigtar, has received photos of an unreleased prototype of a Transformers Prime Gears from a source wishing to remain anonymous. This figure uses the Robots In Disguise Ratchet mold with the new head seen previously seen in his instruction pamphlet. The figure spots "gear" logos on his doors similar to the Revenge Of The Fallen toy of the same name.

Is this toy from the ghost of Christmas past? Or future? Either way, take this with a grain of salt. Speculate away on the 2005 Boards by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Gears? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member xterry has shared a photo with us revealing the character for Fansproject's mystery Toys For Toys Function X figure. Not a shocker to most fans, but the figure is definitely a homage to Generation 1 Chromedome! This is something truly exciting as fans of Headmaster toys, the Generation 1 Japanese cartoon Headmasters or the current IDW More Than Meets The Eye comic can have a place in their collection.

Mnemosurgeon fans can rejoice as well. Check out the pic and share your thoughts in our 3rd Party forum!

Original Source: Fansproject Function X-1 Mystery Figure Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook has shared an image from Weibo showing off one lucky fan's latest acquisition, Masterpiece Soundwave. Check out the first in-hand look at Soundwave by opening the link above!

Original Source: Masterpiece Soundwave In-Hand Picture @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member uranusdd has shared with us some nice, high resolution images of the FansProject Function X-1 not-Chromedome. These new pictures give an idea of the size and articulation of the new unofficial and unlicensed Headmaster release. If you're still uncertain on this release, come over this way and check out the images to decide for yourself. We ask you to remember though that this is not a product that has been licensed or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy.

Original Source: FansProject Function X-1 Chromedome In-Hand Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There's a new Transformers GT release on the horizon, as revealed in the February 2013 Japanese Hobby magazine scans. Along with two pages of coverage on the very sharp looking Transformers GT Optimus Prime there is the reveal that Optimus Prime's arch nemesis Megatron will also be getting the Transformers GT treatment. GT Megatron is set to be the third release in the Transformers GT series after GT Prime and GT Saber, and also appears to be using the same Alternity Nissan GT-R Convoy body as the others. He comes with a big gun (as is only appropriate for Megatron), a Decepticon Race Queen (in a purple and black outfit, Decepticon colors!). He's set to run for 10,500 yen and is themed after the "S Rosd Ralto MOLA GT-R" (or, from lower down the same scan, "S Road Reito MOLA GT-R"). No word as yet on a release date - or indeed, where this leaves GT Maximus, who was posited as a possible third release in the series.

These scans come to you courtesy of the Cybergundam blog.

Original Source: Transformers GT Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have uploaded a few pictures of the Asia Exclusive Transformers Prime Opimus Prime & Gaia Unicron in box. The box features the tech specs of both toys on the sides, and a flap on the front, with bios for Optimus Prime, Gaia Unicron and Gaia Optimus Prime on the inside. The Optimus Prime uses the Arms Micron tooling, with shiny silver paint on the chest windows and abdomen, plus metallic paint on the arms and shoulders. There's no stickers to apply though and the Arms Micron O.P. comes pre-assembled, unlike the Arms Micron release. Gaia Unicron likewise has a pre-assembled Arms Micron, plus a very shiny rock club arm, helmet and shoulders, all of which appear to match the chromework on the legs and chest (which were chromed on the mass release version too)

Open this link to check out the pics. The set is due for release on 28 December in Asian regions.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Optimus Prime & Gaia Unicron Two Pack In Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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It was the night before Christmas, and as it has been two weeks
a TFW Creative Spotlight was brewing, so come take a peek.
With a vague rhyming scheme, and a struggle to post this on time
first we will spotlight lhandlott's Nemesis Prime.

But as Christmas is near, why not share the love
and make it more than just the spotlight up above?

A pirate, a lion, have you bought Thundertron yet?
If so, why not do FakeEyes22's mod to give him a little pet?
But what if you want something more G1 from Prime R.I.D.?
How about Xaviercal's redeco of a G1-inspired R.I.D. Arcee?

With a proof of concept build design of which I am on the fence
c9158183 builds an armor for Generations Prime out of Red Alert (Cybertron Defense.)
There is one last spotlight that I would like for you all to see,
and that is Josh Burcham's take on Beast Hunters Bumblebee.

And while that may be all of the spotlights for this time,
I hope you enjoyed them, despite all this rhyme.
Until we meet, have a marvelous night,
and stay tuned to TFW2005 for more Creative Spotlights.

Original Source: TFW2005 Creative Spotlight- Yuletide Cheer Edition @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Voice actor David Kaye has uploaded a new video to his Youtube channel. Watch the video below to hear Beast Wars Megatron, Clank (from Ratchet and Clank), Animated Optimus Prime and Prime's Hardshell wish you all a Merry Christmas!



We hear at TFW also would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Original Source: David Kaye's Annual Christmas Greeting @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Brought to you by the fine folks of Nagoya, another WTF recording episode arrives with Vangelus, Gogdog, and Seth Buzzard here to talk about wonderful happy things. That would've happened if it weren't for Aaron. Thanks Aaron. Thanks.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 229

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 Episode 229 Now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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All of us here at TFW2005 would like to wish all our our loyal members and visitors a warm and Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays. Whether you are with friends, family or loved ones, we hope that today is filled with good cheer and happiness for you, and looking ahead to 2013, we wish you all the best for a happy and prosperous New Year.

You can post your Christmas wishes for your fellow board members to read in this thread here. And why not tell us what Transformers were under your tree today - over here - or indeed what other good stuff was in your stocking.

From all of us here at TFW2005, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Original Source: Merry Christmas from TFW2005 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More light-up features, more Emiliano Santalucia, more calculus, more Genesis, more more more! Vangelus and Aaron and Omegus will try to bring you more.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 230

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 Episode 230 Now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Ehobby has udpated their website with new pictures of upcoming Takara Arms Micron Transformers. These new hi-res images show off next months releases from the line including; Wild Rider, Frenzy and Rumble. Wild-Rider is looking extremely sharp and his new remolded head even has G1 cartoon inspired neck-bolts.

Will you be adding these to your long list of preorders? Sound off on the 2005 boards by clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Official Images Of Arms Micron Wild Rider, Frenzy and Rumble @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our fellow fans over at The Allspark have translated the final two chapters of the Transformers United EX story that came with Assault Master and Build Master. The identities of these last two characters are not left up to interpretation - Assault Master's story chapter, Hope for the New Generation, outright states that Assault Master was meant to be a spare body for Optimus Prime himself, but ends up being piloted by the human, Clouder - a character from Masterforce better known as the double-dealing Doubleclouder. Build Master's name is outright given in his bio as Gravedigger, a Constructicon introduced in a Find-your-fate book called "Dinobots Strike Back".

The story chapters end on a bit of a ambiguous cliffhanger note, with the final fate of the characters in particular Clouder, who comes face to face with the Decepticon High Regent Scrash (a villain alluded to in Operation Combination's phone-in stories in Japan in 1992). There's also a very cool allusion in the Unearthed Future story chapter, implying that relics from the Beast Wars - namely, the lair of Tarantulas - is being unearthed in the United EX time period by the Decepticons of Master Chaos.

Although the story ends on a cliffhanger, the Allspark reports that the story may continue down the line in some form in other media. Here is hoping that such a story comes to pass, especially after an ending like that!

Click here to check out the full story translation.

Original Source: Transformers United EX Final Story Chapters Translated @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're pleased to share with you this much-delayed gallery (thank the complication with photographing chrome and a chromed Arms Micron for that one). Here for your enjoyment as we wind down 2012 is the Japanese store exclusive Transformers Prime Thundercracker.

Thundercracker is the second outing of this particular tooling of the Transformers Prime First Edition Starscream, as he features the additional underwing boosters from Skywarp. Thundercracker is otherwise the same as First Edition Starscream, Skywarp, or any of the other releases of this mold - a tall and slender, yet sinister, winged Decepticon with a clever transformation and surprisingly good balance for feet with such small footprints. Baro "Silver Metal Version" is the Arms Micron, the chroming process unfortunately makes the Micron harder to put together smoothly and the finish chips easily, but it is very shiny.

All in all, Thundercracker is worthwhile if you're a Seeker fan, because he completes the trio of Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker for Transformers Prime. He's got perhaps the most vivid deco to be seen on this mold so far, with the blue and silver base and red details added with stickers really looking sharp.

Check out our gallery for over 100 photos of Thundercracker and his Arms Micron by opening the link below:

Transformers Prime Thundercracker with Baro Silver Metal Version Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Thundercracker Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.