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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received this week's update from our sponsors TFSource! Check out the headline items from the update below and read on for the full newsletter!

Great News SourceFans!
A second run of MP-13 Soundwave has been confirmed and preorders are now up! We've also received updated photos of MP-19 Smokescreen! This week we have received stock of Japanese Generations Blaster w/ Steeljaw and Skywarp, DR. Wu - DW-P16 Origin matrix - Blue and Purple Versions, DW-P14 - Rear Guard - Arm Cannon Set of 3, with a restock of even more Dr. Wu items mid June! We have new preorders up for KFC - CST-03 & CTS-04 Boxbomber Set of B-Box & BirdBomber, and Japanese Generations Senator Ratbat and Grimlock. Don't forget that we still have Fansproject CA-09 Car Crash and CA-10 T-Bone back instock as well as Encore #23 Fortress Maximus! Check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Source Review and Source Interview! All this, New Recruits and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Masterpiece Update!
2. Fansproject Restock!
3. Now instock - Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - regular release!
4. Transformers Generations Update! Japanese Generations Blaster and Skywarp Now Instock!
5. Now instock: Super-GTR 2 - Saber and GTR-01 Optimus Prime!
6. 3rd Party Customs Update!
7. TFsource New Recruits!
8. Now up for preorder: Kabaya Gaia Scramble - Motormaster, Onslaught & Silverbolt!
9. Now up for preorder - Make Toys Paladin/Chaos!
10. The TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale Continues!
11. Mastermind Creations Update
12. TFC Toys Uranos Update!
13. Now Up for Preorder - Unique Toys - UT-W04 War Panther!
14. Source Blog Updates!
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 10 June 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Some Transformers 4 tidbits has surfaced around the world and this is a news post collecting them all.

First couple of stories arrive from the official Twitter account of Director Michael Bay's Website. The website hints at the possibility of Lamborghini Aventador LP 700–4 being an Autobot. After seeing the car, many fans speculated that it might be a Decepticon. But the Twitter account questions why fans think so:

S4TE Tweets: "Why is everyone assuming the #aventador is a #decepticon ? #transformers #transformers4 #tf4"

Also, they have retweeted a post by BBC's Top Gear which identifies all cars officially revealed so far as Autobots.

Top Gear Tweets: "A Lambo Aventador has joined a Bugatti Veyron in the cast of Transformers 4. Autobots clearly have a need for speed"

Michael Bay Site Twitter account also retweets an old article in which the director definitively says "No" to Megan Fox for Transformers 4. This comes as a reply to the events brewing up over the past couple of days. Also, S4TE Site Admin Nelson left this post at their forum:

"He already said "No". But then people respond with "but that was in April!"
He could said No again today and tomorrow they'll be saying "well, that was yesterday".
BTW, I know he's to busy to address what I call a non-issue."

Finally, an awesome billboard has turned up at Granger,TX. 2005 Boards SamNickelson is sharing this image from Twitter User @JFall, which features a patriotic billboard titled "Remember Chicago" and a telephone number to report "Alien Activity". This is a direct reference to Transformers: Dark Of The Moon; where the city of Chicago was completely destroyed by the Decepticon starting with a massive manslaughter which began as soon as the Decepticons were Spacebridged to the city by Sentinel Prime.

Original Source: Transformers 4 News: Aventador Is An Autobot, Michael Says No And Remember Chicago @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Shogo Hasui, one of the designers of the TakaraTomy Masterpiece line, recently updated his Twitter account with a photograph of the upcoming Masterpiece Tigertrack figure. This photograph gives us another look at the toy's robot mode, but it also gives us the first detailed look at the packaging to be used. This package is very similar, of course, to its two predecessors, Masterpiece Lambor and Masterpiece Alert, but it does sport some differences. The artwork used for the package is monochromatic, much like its first official Generation One release in 2003. A rough translation of Shogo Hasui's comment on the photograph says that the "feeling of shining metal brings out a limited quality". Also, while the alternate mode is much in line with the previous two releases using a photograph of the toy, the robot character artwork differs in that an illustration is used for the robot mode in lieu of another toy photogragh. Check out the mirrored image after the jump!

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack - Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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And, a couple of quick new official shots of Generations Metroplex and Trailcutter. Here we see Metroplex's box, and a close up of scamper, plus Trailcutter on card.

Original Source: Official Packaging Shots of Generations Metroplex and Trailcutter (Trailbreaker) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out official images of a Voyager class Beast Hunters Optimus Prime vs Voyager Predaking 2 pack. Images after the break!

Original Source: Voyager Class Optimus Prime vs Predaking 2 Pack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro sent out official images of the upcoming Masterpiece Soundwave figure due for release later this year. We see all 5 tapes and Soundwave in both modes, plus shots of the box. Take a look after the break!

Original Source: Hasbro Masterpiece Soundwave Packaged & Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Online retailer Chingmungmung has posted an in package image of Beast Hunters Megatron. The in box image confirms that the name "Sharkticon Megatron" is not officially the toy's name, as well as confirming the name of the new fish themed weapon as the Tantarex Warp Sword. Check out the image at left.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Megatron in box Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has also posted the schedule for this year's convention! Check it out at the far end of this link. Notable times for anyone attending (or planning to follow coverage of the event right here on TFW) are:

Friday 28 June

12:00 - 12:50 TCC Comic Panel
13:00 - 13:50 Hasbro Transformers Publishing

Saturday 29 June

10:00 - 10:50 Voices of Transformers Prime Panel
11:00 - 11:50 Hasbro Transformers Brand Panel (aka the product preview panel)
12:00 - 12:50 IDW Transformers Comics Panel
13:00 - 13:50 Jason Jansen & Wally Burr Transformers Generation 1 Retrospective
14:00 - 14:50 Rescue Bots Cast Q&A
15:00 - 15:50 TCC Roundtable
16:00 - 16:50 Glen Morshower Transformers Movie Series Panel

Sunday 30 June

10:00 - 10:50 A Prime Script Reading
11:00 - 11:50 Rescue Bots Crew Q&A
12:00 - 12:50 Glen Morshower Transformers Movie Series Panel
13:00 - 13:50 Transformers Costuming Panel


Open the link above or view the images attached to this story for the full list of events and panels.

Original Source: Botcon 2013 Convention Schedule Posted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom has also updated their page for the Generations Legends Wave 4 with in package images of the new additions in the assortment, Megatron with Chop Shop and Starscream with Waspinator, giving the first non-photoshopped looks at the toys. Pleasingly, Starscream's bio references the time that he and Waspinator encountered each other, in the classic Beast Wars episode Possession. Check out the images attached to this post.

Original Source: Generations Legends Wave 4 In-Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsors Robot Kingdom have updated their order page for Beast Hunters Cyberverse Vehicles Wave 2 with in package images of all three toys in the assortment including the new addition this wave, the Autobot Driller with Bumblebee. The set of the three is listed as "in stock now" indicating it has also been released in Asian markets, and implying that a US release may not be too far off! Watch this space for further updates.

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Autobot Driller In Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Today is the last day for Botcon 2013 pre-registration - if you plan to attend Botcon 2013, you need to be pre-registered by midnight EST TODAY, 11 June 2013, or else the only way to attend the 2013 convention is as a walk-in guest. Head on over to the Official Botcon Homepage for more information.

By way of promoting this, Botcon has tweeted images of their last figure, Machine Wars Hoist. These images demonstrate the new head quite nicely, and showcase the new deco which is quite striking. They followed this up with a Facebook post showing all five toys together, in a groupshot. We've collected all the images here for your convenience - check them out attached to this story.

Original Source: Botcon 2013 Final Day of Pre-Registration and Hoist Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More TFcon 2013 news reaches us via our site sponsors' Twitter page! TFSource will be on hand at this years convention to dish out plenty of robot goodies to all those who will be in attendance. See the tweet below confirming their appearance!

@willyd1982 @tfcon_toronto yes, tfsource will be in attendance at tfcon this year, hope to see everyone there!

— TFsource - Toy Store (@TFsource) June 6, 2013

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. You can pre-register online for TFcon 2013 via this link for the exclusives VAN GUARDIAN and ROSWELL.

TFcon 2013 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers voice actors Jack Angel the voice of Astrotrain, Breakdown, Cyclonus, Omega Supreme, Ramjet, Smokescreen and Ultra Magnus in the Generation 1 cartoon plus Dick Gautier the voice of Rodimus Prime, in addition to Venus Terzo the voice of Blackarachnia in Beast Wars and Beast Machines, and Transformers comic book writer James Roberts, Transformers comic book artists Livio Ramondelli and Josh Perez with more to be announced. The TFcon 2013 hotel block is still available.

Original Source: TFSource to attend TFcon 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Member tonyformer is bringing us some cool info and images from the Transformers 4 Set in Detroit.

According to our member, Detroit is not actually Detroit in the movie; it will be standing-in for China itself. Clearly, it can be seen thanks to the images provided, which clearly identify buildings with Chinese architectural influence.

But the "biggest" revelation (pun intended) comes from the info our member is providing us. Let us take a look at it from his own words:

"I was told that the set will indeed sub as "Somewhere" in China. She did not or would not give me an exact city name. She did however say that the set will be comprised of around 6 to 7 standing structures that will be of an older Chinese design and around 4 or 5 destroyed buildings that will have crushed in walls and so on. There will be piles of debris and this set will be part of a "Major" battle scene.

I asked her if she could elaborate any and was told that there would be "many" Transformers "good and bad" involved as well as humans fighting. She also said that there would be a few particularly "larger" Transformers that will crash through buildings while fighting each other.

I asked her if that meant like large human looking Transformers or more animal looking and she said, "All I can say it maybe both" with a smile.

So with that being asked, I asked her if she could tell me anything else and all she would tell me is this movie will blow all the others out of the water and will be darker than the last. And then said this particular set will be filmed on in July."

This description may very well be a confirmation of a certain rumor we've heard before. Check out more info and images at the thread associated with this news post.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Set Images And Information From Detroit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook has updated with new images of the recently revealed Masterpiece 19 figure, Smokescreen. Just as he was in G1, Smokescreen will be a remold of Masterpiece 17 Prowl and will feature several new pieces including; the head, front hood and bumper, shoulder blasters and more. Shown in these new clear images are comparison pics with MP-10, vehicle and robot mode pics and group shots with the other two figures that share this mold, Prowl and Bluestreak.

We've mirrored the images for you to check out. Just click on the title bar to check em out.

Original Source: New Images of Masterpiece 19 Smokescreen @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay Official Website has revealed yet another vehicle for Transformers 4. This time it's a Sonic RS from Chevrolet.

There is no more info about the vehicle, leaving fans to guess whether it's "An Autobot? A Decepticon? Jack Reynor"s Racing Car? or Something else entirely?".

Original Source: New Transformers 4 Vehicle Unveiled - Sonic RS Rally Car @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another set who are evidently now out in Japan, Generations Legends Wave 4 features two packs of Megatron with Chop Shop and Starscream with Waspinator. Some in-hand images of both toys have been posted on HK-TF by zeroeo. Pleasingly, Megatron features head articulation, a rarity in this size class, although less pleasingly the grey plastic on his arms does not blend in particularly well with that on his legs, which is most evident in tank mode. However both Megatron and Starscream (plus their Targetmaster style partners Chop Shop and Waspinator) do look like awesome little toys. Check out the pics at the link above.

Original Source: Generations Legends Wave 4 Megatron and Starscream In-Hand @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With the fourth wave of Transformers Generations toys hitting in Asia now, word reaches us that the Optimus Prime and Jazz who are repacked in the case from Wave 1 actually both feature slight tweaks to the deco and the packaging making them legitimate running changes. The changes of the most note are:

• The backer cards have less yellow on them. This is particularly evident on Optimus Prime's card above where it says Autobots.
• Optimus Prime appears to feature darker colored plastics.
• Jazz also sports darker plastic, particularly on his blue.
• The most clearly obvious one, though, is that Jazz now features a painted blue visor.

Given these two, and Shockwave, are shipping again with Wave 4 to balance out the plastic weight of the wave, these variants at least take a little of the sting out of the first wave toys being made available once again. Check out the images, courtesy of Hobbybase's Facebook page.

Original Source: Generations Optimus Prime and Jazz Wave 4 Variants @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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E-Hobby have posted clear, official images of the next Takara-Tomy Generations release, TG-25 Orion Pax VS Megatronus. Yes, Megatronus not Megatron! This will be the first time that Megatron has officially had a toy bearing the name of his "pre-Megatron" name that he took from the fallen member of the original 13 Transformers.

As for the toys themselves, as is par for the course with Takara-Tomy Transformers Generations releases, each one sports a metallic finish. Orion Pax looks very bold in the metallic red and the deep, primary blue, while Megatronus seems to have a metallic effect on the black, and also features lots of nice purple panel line detailing.

Check out the images at the link above, or attached to this story.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Generations TG-25 Orion Pax VS Megatronus Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TF Yuki has once again hit us with a new picture on Twitter showcasing some upcoming Takara Generations love! This time, it's the big guy himself, Metroplex! This is our first clear look at what the Takara version of this figure will look like and we can see from the picture that he will have many new paint applications and the extra gun. Previously rumored, but missing from the pic, is chrome on the figures legs. This may not mean the figure won't still include chrome, but that this figure isn't finished just yet.

What do you think? Will you be importing this figure? Hit the title bar to discuss!

Original Source: Takara TG-23 Titan Class Metroplex Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Meteor Operation on Facebook has posted an extensive gallery of the upcoming fourth wave of Generations Deluxe figures, the Wreckers! Along with Shockwave, Jazz and Optimus Prime this wave includes remolds of the Generations Fall of Cybertron Combaticons as the fan-favorite Autobot team, the Wreckers. Impactor, Roadbuster, Whirl, Topspin and Twin Twist are all shown here in robot mode, vehicle mode and in their combined form of Ruination.

Ready to Wreck N Rule? Sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Generations Deluxe Wave 4 Wreckers In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Prowl was on hand in Taylor, Texas today while Michael Bay and crew worked on filming of Transformers 4. Doing his level best to not show that he was taking pictures and filming, Prowl has been nice enough to share with us what he got to witness first hand today! You can check out the video below:



Additionally, Prowl and Comicbookmovie.com have both posted still photos for us to enjoy as well. You can discuss the Comicbookmovie.com photos in this thread, or click the title bar to discuss Prowl's video and photos.

Original Source: TFW2005 Exclusive Video from Transformers 4 Filming in Taylor, TX @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Over the course of the last week, 3rd party group Keith's Fantasy Club has been dropping teasers for a new upcoming project. First, a teaser was shown homaging IDW's All Hail Megatron Coda. A few days later, a render of their 3rd party Perceptor was shown and this evening, we have five images of the actual prototype of this new figure. This figure is a homage to IDW's Perceptor, complete with "targeting monocle" and sniper rifle. Although no pictures of the alternate modes just yet, this figure will have three modes including robot, tank and microscope. The first teaser also hints that this will be just the first release and use of the mold, an "Akuma" and "The Surgeon" reuses are planned. The prototype in this picture is also shown in comparison with Generations Sergeant Kup. The figure is scheduled for an August 2013 release.

Click on the title bar to check out all the images.

Original Source: Keith's Fantasy Club EM-01 Mugan Scope, Unofficial IDW Perceptor Figure @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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In what is apparently an unfortunate tradition of accidents on the sets of live action Transformers films, The Transformers Live Action Movie Blog updated today with ABC news affiliate KVUE's report on a fire breaking out on the set of Transformers 4. The report states that a fire broke out on set and was a "controlled fire". One person was injured with a broken ankle. TMZ later reported with an update stating:

A fire broke out on the Texas set of "Transformers 4"... causing major damage to a 100-year-old home... and officials believe it may have been caused by movie pyrotechnics.

A rep for the Pflugerville Fire Department tells us ... the fire started in the attic ... but emergency responders sprung into action and were able to extinguish the blaze before it had a chance to damage the rest of the home.

Unfortunately, the FD says the attic suffered "substantial damage." The rep says, "There was one injury to a civilian who was transported to the hospital by Austin Travis County EMS. We have no other information on this person or their injury." We're told... officials believe burning embers from pyrotechnics may have caused the blaze, but they're not sure at this point.

So far, the fire is being ruled as "accidental." The FD says the home has been released back to the homeowner

Hopefully this will be the only accident and injury for the remainder of the filming! Click on the title bar to discuss!

Original Source: Fire Breaks Out On Set of Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook has shared some news via the Tokyo Toy Show, which is currently being held. Check out two images of upcoming Masterpiece figures. One, is of MP-17 Prowl and the other is of last night's reveal of Masterpiece 19, Smokescreen!

Check out the new images by clicking the title bar. Keep it here on TFW for more news items from the Tokyo Toy Show!

Original Source: In Package Images of MP-17 Prowl and MP-19 Smokescreen @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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On the final day of May 2013, Vangelus joins Aaron and Omegus with stars in his eyes and innocence in his heart. Soon, he will be infected with a new corruption.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 254

And check out some more podcast coverage of Transformers Prime's final season in this installment of WTF Primetime: WTF Primetime - 44 - Project Predachain of Command

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 254 now live! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.