[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends from Tempting Toys and Collectibles have sent us their most recent update. Be sure to check out all of the great deals below!

• Million Publishing exclusive United Artfire figure _ $129.99 + s/h (discount good until Jan. 31, 2013)
• Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-14 Red Alert figure now in stock - $79.99 + s/h (discount good until Jan. 31, 2013)
• Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-12 G1 Sideswipe figure - $79.99 + s/h (discount good until Jan. 31, 2013)
• E-hobby Translucent United Kup figure - $24.99 + s/h (discount good until Jan. 31, 2013)
• Botcon 2002 Tap Out - $24.99 + s/h(discount good until Jan. 31, 2013)
• Telebi Kun (TV Boy) magazine exclusive clear red Optimus Prime Micron - $14.99 + s/h (discount good until Jan. 31, 2013)
• Transformers United Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive Darkside Optimus Prime figure - $35.99 + s/h
• Transformers United Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive Darkside Megatron figure - $35.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 1/25/2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Tonight we're going to highlight the work of our photo staff member SydneyY, who has been doing some sterling work on filling out our Transformers United galleries. Last year two new waves of Transformers United toys were released in Japan along with a selection of Legends class toys as a part of the EZ Chronicle series- we've got a selection of galleries here for you to enjoy covering those releases. Open the links below to check out our galleries of:

United Tank Megatron (or for you European fans, Classics Archforce)
United Windcharger
United Wipeout

And from the EZ Chronicle Series:

EZ Chronicle G2 Convoy
EZ Chronicle G2 Megatron
EZ Chronicle Hot Rodimus
EZ Chronicle Packaging

Stay tuned for more new Transformers toy galleries, including a look at another recent release under the Transformers United banner and lots more besides!

Original Source: TFW Transformers United Gallery Roundup @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party group Fansproject has updated their website with SIX new upcoming products. Just the other day, we reported news from site sponsor, BBTS that preorder listings had gone up for X2 and X3. Those preorders have yet to go live for X2 and X3 (aka Weirdwolf and Brainstorm). Unfortunately, those particular pictures only show grey prototype pics of the wolf and jet modes respectively. Tonight, Fansproject has updated their website with new prototype pictures of X2 and X3 in both of their robot modes. Fansproject has also updated with several photos of the next entries into their Causality line. Specifically; Color photos of their unofficial Breakdown and Wildrider and prototype pictures of their unoffical Dead-End and Dragstrip (in vehicle mode only). Lots of super exciting stuff here.

Check out all of the mirrored images by clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Fansproject Site Update - Function X2 and X3, Causality Stunticons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom has stopped by with their latest news update. Here is a selection of their latest offerings. Click on the title bar to read the entire newsletter!

Hi,
Here is a quick update from www.robotkingdom.com.

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1126 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robotkingdom has updated their Facebook page with some new, apparently final images of Planet X's Project Genesis. As earlier photos indicated, the War for Cybertron Omega Supreme homage is massive, weighing in over 8 lbs, and features multiple points of illumination. And if stability was in question, check out the photo of Genesis lifting the recently released Year of the Snake Omega Supreme, one-handed! Also be sure to check out the beautiful box art.

Robotkingdom estimates Project Genesis will be in stock sometime next week.

Staff Note: This is a third party figure not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy.

Original Source: Planet X Project Genesis In-Box, Final Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFW contributor Protoman has tweeted a photo of a new accessory scaled for Masterpiece figures. This is allegedly the first in a line of weapons that will transform into energy cubes. We do not yet have any information about who is producing this item, so stay tuned for updates.

Note that this is an unofficial accessory meant to further your Transformers play value.

Original Source: TECH: Transforming Energy Cube Harvesters @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's sponsors (BBTS, Captured Prey and TFSource) have reached out to us today to let us know about a new 3rd party product preorder. Up for preorder now is Mastermind Creations Feral Rex Bovis. This unofficial figure pays homage to Generation 1 Tantrum and will join the other FeralCons to combine into the mighty Feral Rex! Preorder this week and save $15 off the MSRP. Early Bird Pricing Ends February 10th - Pricing will then revert to regular MSRP. Additionally, Cenokibble has updated us with more information on this upcoming project:

Some facts to clarify things and help avoid confusion. Please add to first post. Thanks.

Gestalt is 32cm tall from feet to head, excluding shoulders, backpack cannons etc...

All 5 figures will all be discounted 15%-20% for pre-orders

Pricing is based on the pack–in content and design of the figures: e.g. the leg members will have more parts, and Razorclaw is bigger.

Updated COMBINED mode picture incoming, hopefully this evening.

Also, sixth member is a figure...not sixth accessory. Full figure. New member, established character joins the team, with fiction to explain. Not needed for combined mode if you don't want to, but very cool.

Lock in your preorders below!

Bigbadtoystore. - Captured Prey - TFsource

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Feral Rex Bovis Preorders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Higekuma toy blog has updated with an extensive gallery of the recently released in Japan new Arms Micron figures. Arms Micron Frenzy, Rumble and Wild Rider are all shown here without their stickers applied.

We've mirrored the images here for your enjoyment. Click the title bar to check them out in all their glory!

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Alfes 2010 has posted several extensive galleries of the newly released Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Combaticons on his blog. These Japanese repaints feature highly game-accurate decos, though at a premium. We've attached some of his photos to this posting, and you can check the links below for his full galleries.

• TG-03 Blast Off
• TG-04 Vortex
• TG-05 Brawl
• TG-06 Swindle
• TG-07 Onslaught
• TG-03 to TG-07 Bruticus
• Comparison: Takara Tomy vs. Hasbro

Original Source: Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Combaticon Galleries @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news Bot Shots fans! The first wave of 2013's Bot Shots figures have been found at a Wal-mart in Washington state. 2005 Board member Archangelz was the lucky hunter that scored these new Bot Shots that feature new play patterns. Flip Shot Bumblebee, Spin Shot Ironhide, Jump shot Shockwave and Sunstorm make up the new wave.

Click the title bar to see photographic proof of the find and to discuss!

Original Source: New Bot Shots Single Packs Releases at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Toy World has updated with scans of next months issue of Figure King. While most of the Transformers related items shown are of those we've seen before, there are a pair of images of Encore Fortress Maximus. The two images may serve as an indicator that he will be coming with the God sword and instead of tampographs, we will have to sticker up the big guy.

Also shown are: Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-33 Final Battle Megatron, AM-34 Jet Vehicon General, Transformers Generations TG-08 through TG-12, Masterpiece MP-15 Ravage and Rumble, Encore 23 Fortress Maximus. Super GTR GT-01 Optimus Prime, GT-02 Star Saber, and GT Fortress Maximus and
Transformers Prime Arms Micron Exclusive Nightmare Unicron

Click the title bar to check it all out

Original Source: Figure King February Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Shortly after we broke the news that our sponsors had opened up preorders for Mastermind Creations Unofficial Predacon, Bovis, cenokibble dropped a big bomb in the Feral Rex Mega Thread. We now have the newest render of the combined form revealing Feral Rex himself! Feral Rex is looking not only massive and fierce, but this 3rd party unofficial figure is offering a fantastic homage to the original Predaking figure.

Check out the render by clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Feral Rex Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for the next gallery in our Transformers United toys galleries section - it's time for Artfire! Transformers United Artfire is a Million Publishing exclusive available only through a mail-in offer in the Transformers Generations 2012 book. He's a homage to the rare Japan-only character from Headmasters, Artfire, who was a white-cab version of Inferno with Targetmaster Scourge's partner Targetmaster figure. In that vein Transformers United Artfire is a redeco of Transformers Universe Inferno, but like the original Inferno, he has been remolded to incorporate the Targermasters - in this one's case, it is the inclusion of Solar Storm Grappel's crane in place of Inferno's water cannon, which allows Artfire to mount both his Targetmasters on the crane hook as a water cannon. That's right, Artfire is not just a homage to the original Artfire, he is also a homage to the second run "double Targetmasters" who could peg their weapons into one another.

As far as decos go, Artfire is fantastic. He's got a very sharp deco that flows nicely in both his modes, with lots of detailed paint applications making the finished article look just that little bit more awesome. The two Targetmasters included are Nightstick, a redeco of Universe Cyclonus' partner in a predominantly silver deco, and Sparks, a redeco of Power Core Combiners Pinpoint, the Mini-con who came with Leadfoot and had been previously been drawn as Artfire's partner Targetmaster by Guido Guidi in the Generations 2011 comic strip. Artfire makes an excellent companion piece to the Million Publishing 2011 mail in exclusive Stepper, and what is really great about this duo is not only that they are great toys in excellent decos, but in many ways they are the only ways some of us will get to own versions of the characters, particularly because in Artfire's case he has never seen a reissue.

We've got nearly 200 pictures of this hot exclusive release to share with you, so open the link below to check them out!

Transformers United Artfire (Million Publishing 2012 Exclusive) Gallery

Original Source: TFW United Artfire (Million Publishing Exclusive) Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor TFsource has dropped by with their latest update.

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have new preorders like MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl, MP-18 - Masterpiece Smokescreen, MP-12T Masterpiece Tigertrack, Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist, AM-33 Darkest Megatron and AM-34 Jet Vehicon General. This week we have new instock items like the highly anticipated KM-07 Knight Morpher Warper and MECH iDEAS - WS-01 Long Blast - Add-on Kit, along with bots arriving early this week like AM-30, 31 and 32 - Frenzy, Rumble and Wildrider!! Check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Source Review and Source Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Masterpiece Update!
2. R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist - Preorder Up w/Promo Pricing!
3. Now Instock - Knight Morpher Warper!
4. Arms Micron Update!5. Now up for preorder - Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron!
6. New Recruits - Japanese Vintage G1
7. TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom and F-15 Eagle Now Instock!
8. Transformers Generations and Prime Update!
9. 3rd Party Update!
10. Million Publishing's Artfire - Now Instock!
11. FP-DX Armored Battalion set of 3 figures Now Instock!
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13. Source Blog Updates!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
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Original Source: TFsource 1-28 Sourcenews @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon 2013 is pleased to announce that they will once again be hosting a charity auction for Make-A-Wish Canada on Saturday, July 27th, 2013. Last year TFcon raised $2705 in their first ever charity auction.

The charity auction will feature many great unique donations and we hope our community will help us raise as much as possible for the Make-A-Wish foundation. If you wish to donate an item for the auction please email the convention.

Make-A-Wish® Canada creates magical moments for children between the ages of 3 and 17, living with life threatening medical conditions, through granting a child’s one true wish. Make-A-Wish® strives to create hope, strength and joy by giving a child a much needed respite from being sick, allowing them to experience the wholesome enjoyment of just being a “kid” again.

Make-A-Wish impacts the lives of families when they need to know that their community cares about what they are going through, as their child battles for his or her life.

Make-A-Wish exists for one reason only – to grant wishes to children living with life-threatening medical conditions. Thanks for helping to share the power of a wish®!

TFcon – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 26th to 28th, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre.

TFcon 2013 hotel block is now available, the group rate is good for July 24 to July 31, 2013 at the price of $109 per room. No deposit is required to reserve your room now. You have until July 23rd to cancel your room if you can't make the convention.

Original Source: TFcon 2013 Charity Auction for Make-A-Wish Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member deltagod, who we just reported having the first sighting of the new Cyberverse vehicle assortment, also reports finding the new assortment of Bot Shot launchers at the same Target in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The new assortment of Bot Shot launchers features Generation One inspired Spin Shot Optimus Prime and Jump Shot Bumblebee figures.

Original Source: New Bot Shots Launcher Assortment with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member deltagod has reported finding Wave 1 of the Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters Cyberverse set assortment at a California San Francisco Bay area Target store. Wave 1 of the assortment features Apex Hunter Armor and Sky Claw with Smokescreen.

The picture proof for both items show off the fancy new boxes, which retail for $19.99 each.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Wave 1 Cyberverse Sets Apex Hunter Armor and Sky Claw Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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E-Hobby have launched an official Youtube channel, and to kick things off there, they have uploaded a video of the unboxing of the Shattered Glass Blaster VS Soundwave set. The set, VS-E, is a shared exclusive between E-Hobby and the Transformers Collectors Club. The video shows the set in its box, plus the contents in their inner tray and the other items in-box; frustratingly the toys themselves don't get a lot of focus in the video! Check it out below:

Original Source: E-Hobby Launches Youtube Channel - VS-E In-Hand / Unboxing Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With the recent news that MP-17 would be Prowl and MP-18 would be Smokescreen, it seemed inevitable that the third of the Autobot Datsun Fairlady Z trio would get the Masterpiece treatment sooner or later, and the answer is: sooner! September 2013 will see the third Masterpiece release in as many months with MP-19 Bluestreak getting released that month. Like Prowl and Smokescreen, he's retailing for in the region of $79.99.

The only question that remains of course is which variant of Bluestreak shall it be, a toy accurate Silverstreak, an animation colors black roofed Bluestreak, or the more-likely-to-be-an-EHobby-release blue Bluestreak? Time and Japanese hobby magazine scans will tell.

In the mean time, please check out the preorder links for MP-19:

Big Bad Toy Store

Original Source: Transformers Masterpiece MP-19 Bluestreak @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Transformers Collectors' Club has posted an update on their homepage regarding when we can start seeing the subscription figures start to ship out:

We apologize that it has taken so long to get back to all of you concerning the first ship date, but we have been waiting on our confirmation. There was an internal issue at Hasbro that has caused the figures' ship date to slip a fair amount. As of this week, Hasbro is telling us to expect the figures in late April/early May. We are sorry for the delay. Please know that we are pushing as hard as we can to get them here.

We will keep you updated and appreciate your patience!

Original Source: Collectors' Club Subscription Figure Update - Delayed Until April/Early May @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Manufacturer Fans Toys are close to their release of FT-03 Quake Wave (Not Shockwave). They've provided us a sample so we can share some snazzy images with you. This figure will easily stand in for a Masterpiece Shockwave if you are looking for one.

This figure will be available at Captured Prey very soon!

Video reviews, text reviews and additional images will be coming soon. For now, check out over 90 high res images of the figure by reading on!

PS - If you'd like to see one of FansToys earlier projects - check their 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Trailer, a straight upscale of the G1 trailer, which fits the original, bigger, Masterpiece Prime.

Original Source: FT-03 Quake Wave (Shockwave) IN HAND Gallery! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of ACtoys, we have a look at prototypes of the next release from third party group SXS Toys. They appear to be working on an accessory set for the MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime Version 2, which so far is shown to include a rocket pack (from More than Meets the Eye Part 3 and Dinobot Island) as well as the oil pump accessory for Roller. The word is these are upscaled designs from the THS-02 Hybrid Style Convoy.

Original Source: SXS Toys Masterpiece Optimus Prime Rocket Pack & Other Accessories Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something cool for you to take a look at if the current Beast Hunters line just isn't your cup of tea. The E-Hobby and Transformers Collectors Club shared exclusive VS-E set has been released, and 2005 Boards member Masabon has it in-hand! The set takes Generation 1 toys Soundwave, Blaster and their cassettes Ramhorn, Eject, Rewind, Ratbat and Slugfest and redecos them as their Shattered Glass counterparts - the first Generation 1 toys to receive such treatment.

The set is out now in Japan, and hopefully that means those who ordered the set through the Transformers Collector's Club will also be able to lay hands on their very own set soon.

In the meantime, ease the pain of the wait by reading on and checking out Masabon's pictures!

Original Source: E-Hobby & TFCC VS-E Shattered Glass G1 Soundwave VS Blaster Set In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A pair of threads on the 78dm BBS site have given rise to some in-hand images of the two "bad guys" from Beast Hunters Deluxe Wave 2. There's a pair of images of the Deluxe Starscream, showing him in comparison with the First Edition Seeker mold in the form of Thundercracker and Skywarp. There's also a slightly more extensive look at the female Predacon Ripclaw, again showcasing her with other Prime toys. There's also further images available for the Starscream via HK-TF. We've mirrored a selection of the images with this story, open the links above to check out the original threads.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Ripclaw and Starscream In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Griffin & Macksimus Prime of fellow fansite Ozformers have brought the news that not only is Masterpiece Soundwave coming to Toys R Us in Australia, but so is Masterpiece Acid Storm! These are Toys R Us exclusives, not Australian exclusives. While they are expected to be released in Australia in mid 2013, a date has not been given yet for the US, so stay tuned!

Original Source: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Soundwave & Acid Storm @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.