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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Rescue Bots has a new commercial to advertise the "Energize" versions of the Rescue Bots. The commercial advertises all six of the Rescue Bots in their translucent blue plastic variant "Energized" forms, and comes complete with some new animation showing off the Rescue Bots using their new tools. Check it out below:

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Energize Commercial with new Animation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has posted up a new image of their 2013 membership figure, Depth Charge. Depth Charge is from the "Dawn of Future's Past" section of the Timelines figures, depicting the cast of Beast Wars in their pre-Beast Cybertronian forms. Depth Charge to this end uses the Terradive mold from Hunt for the Decepticons, as far as redecos go this is one that works rather well as the character it represents. He will make a fine stand alone piece or an excellent accompaniment to the 2006 Botcon set.

Depth Charge is due for a release later this year, in the mean time, check out the new image via the Transformers Collector's Club.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Depth Charge New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list. In stores next week (or on iBooks now) is the next installment of Transformers Robots in Disguise. The fragile peace on Cybertron has well and truly been shattered by the return of Megatron. Bumblebee and his fledgling government could barely win the peace - will they survive the renewed war? Pick up Robots in Disguise #14 for the next exciting chapter and find out!

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #14 (also shipping 1-in-10 incentive cover)

(W) John Barber (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) Casey Coller, Andrew Griffith
MEGATRON IS BACK! The day the AUTOBOTS hoped would never arrive... is here. CYBERTRON is burning, BUMBLEBEE's government is crumbling, and MEGATRON is here. Sides are chosen... and heroes fall.

Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Casey Coller and 1 by Andrew Griffith

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 27 February @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, Unique Toys has updated their Weibo page with prototype images of their next unofficial custom Predacon figure. War Bison is an homage to G1 Tantrum and will be the third figure from Unique Toys' War Lord Beasticons unofficial Predaking project. Shown in these images are Bison mode, robot mode and leg mode. The first figure, War Hawk (aka Divebomb) has been released and is making its way into 3rd party collectors' hands. The 2nd, War Rhino (aka Headstrong) is currently available for preorder.

Check out the new images in the War Lord Beasticons thread.

Please remember this is an unofficial product not endorsed or licensed by Hasbro, Takara-Tomy or the Transformers Collectors Club.

Original Source: Unique Toys War Lord Bison Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The 2013 Botcon website has updated today with the alternate mode for their Machine Wars Strika figure. Strika will be a part of this years upcoming Botcon set along with Machine Wars Hoist and Skywarp. The Machines of War boxset will be available at this years Botcon in San Diego, June 27th-June 30th.

The next figure reveal for the Machines of War boxset will be on Thursday, so keep it here for the latest convention news.

Original Source: Botcon 2013 Machine Wars Strika Alt Mode Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Our good friend, artist Ken Christiansen is letting us know that he will be at the Wizard World Portland Comic Con this weekend & the Emerald City Comic Con the next weekend. Of course he’s not coming alone… he’s bringing with him his latest Sketchbook Volume III.

On his blog, Mr. Christiansen wrote:

"This weekend, February 22-24, I'll be appearing at the Wizard World Portland Comic Con, at table 2400.

Next weekend, March 1-3, I'll be at the spectacular Emerald City Comic Con, sharing space with the gracious Adi Granov, who is giving me some room at his table.

I'll be available to do a limited amount of commissions during the shows, and will have lots of prints, sketchbooks, and original artwork for sale. Including the brand new Sketchbook Vol. III!"

If you are going over for a visit, make sure to go and meet this friendly artist. For more information you can visit his blog; The Bad Flip Productions.

Original Source: Artist Ken Christiansen To Appear At Wizard World Portland Comic Con & Emerald City Comic Con @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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The battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons continues as Predacon beasts join the Decepticons in the fight to conquer the world. With the Kre-O Transformers Beast Hunters Ripclaw Strike building set, you can recreate the story of Ripclaw as she comes to Earth to search for the all-powerful Energon.

• Col Daniel Witwicky
• Ripclaw

Many more Kre-O Transformers Beast Hunters Ripclaw Strike after the jump.

Original Source: Kre-O Beast Hunters Ripclaw Strike Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This is a personal appeal on behalf of a great friend and a long-time member of TFW2005. Aaron / aksmth, WTF@TFW podcaster, veteran newsie and moderator as well as a truly good guy who played a marathon of video games for charity needs your help. His beloved AndyRoo (that cute fellow to the left) is in a dire situation. After a night of unusual and excessive urination, a nerve-wracking animal doctor visit revealed the one diagnosis any pet owner fears: AndyRoo has a cancerous tumor near his anus.

The good news? it is treatable.

The bad news? It could cost upwards of 7,000 dollars. The consultation, the surgery, the vet space...all of this on top of continued radiation/chemo is going to be a very expensive venture, one that Aaron needs some help with.

That's where we, the members of TFW, Aaron's extended fandom family, come in. Now is our time to help Aaron and AndyRoo in their hour of need. Whatever you can spare - no matter how small - will help AndyRoo get back on his paws and lift the burden from Aaron's shoulders.

Click here to find out more and help WTF@TFW's Aaron.

Original Source: Help WTF@TFW's Aaron (aksmth) help AndyRoo! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have put up a selection of photos showcasing all the lovely new releases coming our way from Takara-Tomy this month. The new releases include Masterpiece MP-15 Rumble & Jaguar (Ravage), Japanese Generations Ultra Magnus, Starscream, Sideswipe, Kickback and Air Raid as well as Transformers Prime Arms Micron Final Battle Megatron and Jet Vehicon General. These pictures showcase all of these great toys in their packaging - check out the back of Final Battle Megatron's packaging for one more Arms Micron super combo weapon.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy's February 2013 Transformers Releases in Package @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is some news for all of you Brazilian Transformers fans. The younger brother of Transformers Prime, Transformers Rescue Bots, is set to debut in Brazil this coming March. The series premieres on Discovery Kids on 4 March 2013 at 13:00! If you're a fan in Brazil be sure to check it out!

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Airing in Brazil on Discovery Kids Starting 4 March 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Our sister site, Cybertron.CA reports that Transformer Generations Fall of Cybertron Legends Wave 1 have been released at Canadian retail! These two packs include: Decepticon Frenzy/Ratbat and Decepticon Rumble/Ravage

Thanks to Autobot Strider, these were found at a Real Canadian Superstore in Manitoba.

Happy hunting to all our Canadian readers!

Original Source: Transformers Fall of Cybertron Legends Wave 1 Released at Canadian Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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"Before time began… there was The Cube". That is the first thing you heard when you sat down at the theater to enjoy your first Transformers Live Action Movie. "The Cube" was The Allspark; giver of life to Cybertronians.

But the question of the hour is, will we see it on Transformers 4?

Thanks to 2005 Boards member Anodythe, we have information that The Cube may return in some form (as a memory or repaired). This piece of rumor (yep, it's not fully confirmed yet) is coming from NPR who made a visit to one of Paramount’s Set Warehouses.

"Randall Thropp, a Paramount archivist, recoils in mock fear from the power of the AllSpark as set decorator Rosemary Brandenburg takes it from the glass case. The AllSpark was used as a prop in Transformers; it may have another life in an upcoming sequel."

A little movie factoid: The AllSpark Cube was technically a prop in the first Transformers, because an actor actually touched and even ran with it. Brandenburg thinks the cube might make a reappearance in Transformers 4 as set decoration. It's too early to tell. But archivist Randall Thropp says that unfortunately, she can't take the AllSpark and use it in the film.

"That is the only cube we have, right here," Thropp says. It resides in a glass showcase.

Brandenburg can borrow the cube and make copies, though. "A movie set is a pretty dangerous place for things," she says. "We have to repair things constantly. Our special-effects brothers and sisters are running around blowing things up, and our stunt brothers and sisters, too."

Brandenburg often has to make multiple copies of items because of all those blowups.

We will have to wait and see if this Transformers 4 rumor is true.

Original Source: The Allspark To Return In Transformers 4? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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It's been a while since one has popped up, but thanks to an eBay seller we now have a look at a Beast Hunters Shockwave test shot! Revealed prior to the New York Toy Fair (and was on display at that event, as well) Beast Hunters Shockwave is part of the second wave of Beast Hunters Voyagers, and like the Deluxe Smokescreen he comes with removable battle armor, allowing for a more screen-accurate appearance.

Reminder that as with every Test Shot that is shown to the public, via leaks or whatnot, that these are not indictative of the final product's colors (For both plastics and paint-apps.)

Original Source: Beast Hunters Shockwave Test Shot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Via Japanese Image Board 2ch, we have new scans from Figure-Oh Magazine featuring upcoming Japanese Transformers releases. Included in these scans are:

• New images of Japanese Generations releases of Voyager Soundwave and Soundblaster.
• New images of upcoming Masterpiece releases of Black Convoy, and the Frenzy & Buzzsaw two-pack.
• SuperGT Megatron and his Race Queen figure pack-in. Megatron is a retooling of SuperGT Convoy.
• New BeCool (Japan's Bot Shot line) release images.
• New shots of Encore Fortress Maximus, featuring the previously mentioned BeCool toys and another confirmation of the toy coming with the Master Sword accessory.

Original Source: New Figure-Oh Magazine Scans: Encore Fort Max, Masterpiece, SuperGT and More! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro Official Transformers Facebook Page has been updated with an interview with Mairghread Scott; co-writer of Transformers Prime: Rage Of The Dinobots for IDW Comics.

"Q: We’re at the end of the TRANSFORMERS PRIME: RAGE OF THE DINOBOTS mini-series. How have you found the whole comic writing experience? Is there anything you’ve learned that you could use while writing an episode of TRANSFORMERS PRIME?
MAIRGHREAD SCOTT: It’s a different muscle, comics and TV, but it was a thrill to get stronger in another way. In comics, however much you streamline (a fight sequence, a dialog exchange), you can always streamline more and that’s a great habit for any medium. I will definitely cut with a deeper knife when I write TV.

Q: Would you say that you and Mike have achieved all of the goals that you set out for yourself in the telling of the mini-series?
MAIRGHREAD SCOTT: Never. There is always more to explore. We barely touched on the background of a lot of the Dinobots. We’ve only just set up the idea of living in this really cool world. What we did do was introduce some fantastic bad guys, hint at a whole new era of Cybertronian history, tell the fans who we think the Dinobots are, and tell a good story. That’s why I’m so happy about this new series, BEAST HUNTERS. With a longer series I think we can really show off the best aspects of this new world. Of course, that only happen is fans buy it, so make sure to pre-order, Dino-lovers!"

You can read the rest of the interview on Facebook… but for those who do not have access to the social network website, we’ve mirrored the interview after the jump.

Before you proceed, we must warn you… Major Spoiler Ahead!

Original Source: Transformers Prime: Rage Of The Dinobots Q&A With Mairghread Scott @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website with the latest reveal from their upcoming Machines of War 2013 Botcon exclusive figure set. Obsidian is a reuse of the Hunt For The Decepticons Highbrow mold with a new head. Obsidian joins his partner Strika, Machine Wars Hoist and Skywarp for this years Botcon set.

Botcon will be held June 27th-30th in San Diego, California.

Click the title bar to check out the reveal!

Original Source: Botcon 2013 Obsidian Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The fine folks from Charticon stopped by once again to give us another update on their upcoming, inaugural convention with two guests - IDW artists Casey Coller and Livio Ramondelli!

Charticon organizers had this to say:

"We are pleased to welcome Casey Coller to Charticon 2013! Casey is a professional illustrator best known for his work on various Transformers comic books from IDW Publishing. He's done covers and/or interior art for various titles, including: Ironhide mini-series, All Hail Megatron, Robots in Disguise, Spotlights Drift, Blurr and Cliffjumper, More Than Meets The Eye, Transformers Ongoing, and Heart of Darkness. He has also done artwork for Hasbro, the Transformers Collector's Club Magazine and BotCon. Casey lives in Shelburne Falls, MA with his wife Grace, and daughter Rose, as well as a cat, two guinea pigs and four chickens.

Casey will be joining us for the entire weekend and participating in our Artists Panel. We are very excited to have him at the show!

We are very proud to announce Livio Ramondelli will be attending Charticon's debut convention! Livio is the artist of several Transformers projects for IDW Publishing. Most notably Transformers: Autocracy, Chaos, Robots in Disguise, and the newest title, Transformers: Monstrosity, reuniting him with Autocracy writers Flint Dille and Chris Metzen. He previously worked for artist Jim Lee at Wildstorm Productions, doing design work for DC Universe Online.

Livio will be joining us Friday Night for the patio party, an Artists Panel on Saturday as well as in the dealer room with some of his work! Join us in welcoming him to the show!"

You can find out more information about attending Charticon by going to their website as well as their Facebook page. Join in on the discussion about this convention here on our forum as well!

Original Source: Charticon Announces Two Guests - Casey Coller and Livio Ramondelli! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1228 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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It's time to go back on the hunt! While Blaster has been out for a while at U.S. Retail, his companion Cassette Robots have yet to be sighted, until now as TFW2005 Boards Member Bumblebee3 has sighted the second wave of the Transformers: Generations Legends Class toys in Texas. This wave contains 2-Packs of Rewind/Sundor and Eject/Ramhorn.

Bumblebee3 shared this news via the TFW2005's Sightings Forum thread for Texas sightings. Do you have any sightings you'd like to share with your fellow Transformers fans? Swing on by the Sightings Forum and share the love for your area. Who knows, you might find out that toys you've been looking for have been nearby. Real nearby.

Original Source: Generations Legends Wave 2 Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Perfect Effect have updated their blog with images of all three modes of their new Motobot release, Arranea, who is shown sporting a third spider mode alongside her robot and motorbike modes. They have also updated with a pair of images of their Generations GDO Megatron upgrade kit, and a five-image strong panel teasing at a few other upcoming projects, including their unofficial Lioconvoy, their TAW God Sword with a connector for Fortress Maximus and what looks like an unlicensed third party version of Generation 1 Fortress Maximus' head.

Check out all these images by opening the link above.

Original Source: Perfect Effect Motobot Arranea New Images & New Project Teasers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Asia has announced that with the release of Masterpiece Rumble and Jaguar (called Ravage in Asia) they are issuing a new commemorative coin. MP-15's commemorative coin comes in a gem of a special packaging envelope - one modelled after an actual cassette tape, with authentic style labelling and everything. There's some additional images of this cool freebie giveaway - only available with purchases of MP-15 through select retailers in Asia including Robot Kingdom - via the Robot Kingdom Facebook page.

Original Source: Masterpiece Rumble & Ravage Commemorative Coin - Asia Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their website with images of the "Cybertron Satellite" promotion store exclusive Nightmare Unicron. Nightmare Unicron represents a dark form of Unicron that came into being after being exposed to the Matrix, but before he slipped back into stasis once more.

At least that's the toy bio. For us collectors it is a cool black redeco with red chrome on his chest to break up the black a bit in a nifty homage to the other black Unicron recolor, Transformers Energon Unicron.

Nightmare Unicron is due for a release in Japan next month. Check out these images to tide you over until then.

Original Source: Prime Arms Micron Nightmare Unicron Satellite Exclusive New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The cube is back, baby! Well... not just that one. The CyberNet Space Cube is back as well, thanks to Hasbro's Television Channel The Hub which is now airing episodes of Transformers: Generation Two.

What is Transformers: Generation Two? To those who don't know, during the early 1990s select episodes of Generation One cartoon was reaired on TV with a new opening and usage of the aforementioned CyberNet Space Cube for transitions and commercial breaks.

Transformers: Generation Two (while not exactly a full-on cartoon) joins the likes of Transformers: Generation One, Beast Wars: Transformers, Transformers: Rescue Bots, and Transformers: Prime (and soon Beast Hunters!) on The Hub.

Original Source: Transformers: Generation 2 Now on The Hub @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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For our Featured Ebay Auctions, we have a bunch of really cool and rare items that are being sold by The Spacebridge. Some of them don't get much rarer than this. Check them out below.

• Transformers G1 2 Original Factory Cases of Action Masters Includes 16 Figures | eBay
• Transformers G1 UK Comic Issue 48 Original Cover Artwork Featuring Sludge 1986 | eBay
• Transformers Headmasters Animation Cel Chromedome Original Matching Background | eBay
• Transformers G2 Jazz Prototype Proof Sheet Card Hasbro Sample | eBay
• Transformers G1 Japanese Stampbot Optimus Prime RARE Mint Boxed | eBay
• Transformers G2 Long Haul Prototype Packaging Proof Sheet Card Hasbro Sample | eBay
• Transformers Cybertron Supreme Starscream Original Box Art Artwork | eBay
• Transformers Masterforce Animation Cel Metalhawk Original Matching Background | eBay
• Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Box Flat Proof Original Vintage Prototype Box RARE | eBay
• Transformers Botcon 2000 Original Comic Artwork Featuring Sandstorm Windrazor | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Transformers Rare Art, Animation Cels and More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Comics Alliance has posted a special advance preview of Robots in Disguise issue #14. This issue follows on from the shocking revelations at the end of issue #13 - and these preview pages contain spoilers for the motives behind said shocking turn of events! Read on at your peril!

Robots in Disguise issue 14 is hitting comic stores this coming Wednesday, though if you just can't wait for more Transformers comic goodness, it's already been released early on iBooks.

Original Source: Transformers Robots in Disguise Issue #14 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.