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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends and sponsors at TFsource! Check out the highlights of the latest Sourcenews below and read on for the full update:

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have new preorders like MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Convoy with Spike Figure, iGear - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition and Million Publishing's Infiltrator Starscream. MECH iDEAS - Project Z & Prototype X - TFCon Exclusive Set of 2 Figures, KFC - CST-02NS - Nightstalker - Evil Ironpaw, Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison and TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II are now instock, with TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon due instock this week! Our Summer Sale continues with over 200 items up to 75% off - with more to be added! As always, be sure to 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! Now up for preorder: MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime!
2. Now instock: TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II - F-16 Falcon instock soon!
3. 3rd Party Customs Update!
4. iGear Updates! MW-03C Hench up for preorder. TFCon Exclusives Now Instock!
5. The TFSource Summer Sale Continues!
6. Fansproject CA-12 Last Chance Now Instock!
7. Mastermind Creations Hexatron Now Instock! Feral Rex - Leo Dux - Preorder Up!
8. Now up for preorder: Million Publishing's Infiltrator Starscream!
9. Now Instock: Impossible Toys Tetra Jets and Alicon!
10. MECH iDEAS TFCon Exclusives New Instock!
11. Now instock: TFCC Slipstream figure!
12. Transformers GT - GTR-03 Megatron - now instock!
13. Transformers Licensed T-Shirts Up for Preorder!
14. Transformers Go! and Japanese Generations Instock and Preorders Update!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource
17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 12 August 2013 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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A small casting news from Transformers 4. British Actress Victoria Summer tweeted that she will be in Transformers 4. She has also stated this on a Facebook Status. Majority of you may not have heard of her since she has only been around 3 movies previously. You'll meet her on the upcoming Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks" as well. We wish her good luck on whatever the role it may be.

Original Source: Victoria Summer In Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor TFSource has posted a pre-order for Linkin Park Soundwave. The figure was first seen at San Diego Comic Con 2012 (pics here), when it sported a more blinged out paint deco. Soundwave now rocks a gold plastic as it's base instead of metallic paint. It was originally intended to be a Linkin Park website exclusive, but apparently that has changed as well. Check out pre-order details over at TFSource here!

We've also attached some recent pics of the figure from Botcon 2013 to the story.

Original Source: Linkin Park Soundwave Available for Pre-Order @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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According to our friend Nevermore, blind pack Arms Micron figures are showing up in Germany. These were originally planned for a UK release, and are being distributed by Takara-Tomy's European distributor Gacha. Check out the pic after the break.

Original Source: Arms Micron Blind Packs Showing up in Germany @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of Matthew Witkos on Youtube, we have yet more on-set videos from Transformers 4. These were filmed on the Detroit Chinatown set which it has been suggested will serve as the location of the final battle. In these first two videos, we see the various cars including Bumblebee, Hound and the Bugatti racing through the streets:





In this next video, we see Mark Wahlberg demonstrating why on some occasions you can bring a sword to a gunfight - possibly because said sword is not just a sword. It's meant to be Transformers tech so of course it's going to be More than Meets the Eye!

Original Source: Transformers 4 Racing Through the Streets of Detroit Set Videos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's a WTF @ TFW double event! For your enjoyment Vangelus and the team bring you not only WTF @ TFW podcast episode 262 but also our series of WTF @ TFcon special podcasts!

WTF @ TFcon 2013 - 01 - July 26 2013
TFcon 2013 began for WTF@TFW on Friday night over a plate of poutine and a crowded area preparing itself for some Karaoke dynamite. And it ended with the best toy of the show.

WTF @ TFcon 2013 - 02 - July 27 2013
TFcon 2013 Saturday began in the bar, moved to the lobby, got real chatty about costumes and more, and finally took a dark turn.

WTF @ TFcon 2013 - 03 - Interview with Marilyn Lightstone & Venus Terzo - July 27 2013
A Saturday night interview with TFcon's first female actor guests, Marilyn Lightstone and Venus Terzo. Chillin' in the lobby, bustin' out the microphones, talkin' all projects and whatever.

WTF @ TFW - 262 (Live at TFcon 2013) - July 28 2013
Live at TFcon 2013, WTF@TFW gets the last panel of the show once again. With an audience-exclusively viewable livestream chat and some nerfing gone awry, Vangelus and Aaron also deal with the remnants of The Queue.

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 262 and WTF @ TFcon podcasts now online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon have updated their listings for the trade paperbacks of Transformers Robots in Disguise Volume 5 and Monstrosity with the cover artwork for both collections. Monstrosity features the cover to issue 1 of the series, while Robots in Disguise uses Casey Coller's cover to Robots in Disguise #20. Both collected comics volumes are due to be published in December this year.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Volume 5 and Monstrosity Trade Paperback Covers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party Zenith Forge has updated their Facebook with third party add-on head kits for Generations Doubledealer and Predacons Rising Dark Steel. These accessory kits which were first exhibited at Charticon 2013 over the weekend give you a new head and gun for Generations Doubledealer, to turn him into an Overlord, while the kit teased for Dark Steel gives him a head based on Transformers Victory Deszaras / Deathsaurus, which may also somehow include Breastmasters if their inclusion in the illustration is anything to go by.

Original Source: Zenith Forge Alternate Heads for Predacons Rising Dark Steel and Generations Doubledealer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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DaCa Toys have revealed their next release, a not-Jetfire named Titan. The design is based on a hybrid of Generation 1 toy Jetfire and Generation 1 cartoon Skyfire designs, and is teased as being able to combine with something named Dark Leader. Check out the initial images of Titan after the break.

Original Source: DaCa Toys Titan not-Jetfire @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is something fun for those Transformers fans who are in Norwich in England (don't be shy, I know there's a few of you!)

The city of Norwich is known for its outdoor art trails, which previously included painted elephants. This time out, it is gorillas, and one of the gorillas on the trail (number 43 for those interested, located in Castle Meadow in the town centre) is Optimus Primate, an Optimus Primal themed gorilla! This cool bit of art will be on exhibition on the Go Go Gorillas Art Trail until 7 September 2013, and will be auctioned off on 3 October.

For more information on this trukk turned munky hybrid of Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal, check out the Go Go Gorillas website!

Original Source: Go go Gorillas! Optimus Primate Invades Norwich, England! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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During an interview with Digital Spy, actor Mark Wahlberg mentions that Transformers 4 is a standalone movie. Despite many comments stating a smaller budget for the upcoming movie, Mr. Wahlberg says budget-wise it's the biggest of all of them.

He also mentioned he's having a great time working with director Michael Bay.

Check out the video at Digital Spy.

Original Source: Mark Wahlberg Says Transformers 4 Is A Standalone Movie @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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From IDW we have a preview for the Transformers 30th Anniversary Collection, due out tomorrow!

Transformers 30th Anniversary Collection
It's a celebration 30 years in the making! Relive the landmark comics that helped define the legacy of TRANSFORMERS and read along with the creators that made these great comics as Jim Sorenson provides insight from a range of writers and artists that breathed life into the denizens of CYBERTRON. From Marvel to Dreamwave to IDW and other iterations in-between, this book is a must have for TF collectors!

Read on to preview this collection!

Original Source: Transformers 30th Anniversary Collection Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Rounding out the first assortment of IDW comic pack Generations deluxe class toys is Orion Pax. Orion Pax is the original name of Optimus Prime, and represents Optimus before he gained the Matrix and became leader of the Autobots. Sometimes a dockworker, and other times a clerk, Orion Pax typically is your classic King Arthur model of a hero who rises from an unlikely and humble background.

Generations Orion Pax looks back on past versions of the character for inspiration. He takes his design from the IDW Transformers comics, one of the two different forms that Orion was drawn with in flashback stories. It is a design that fits well on any Classics shelf too, thanks to some design similarities with Classics Optimus Prime especially in the arms, and generally looks like a Classics take on the Orion Pax from the Generation 1 cartoon. The design and poseability are excellent, some of the best available on a figure of this size. The accessories, Optimus Prime's signature Ion Blaster and equally signature Energon Axe, serve as the icing on the cake, and complement the main figure extremely well. It is hard to fault Orion Pax - he is a good, fun toy, and strongly recommended.

Open the link below to check out our gallery of Generations Orion Pax!

Generations Orion Pax Gallery

Original Source: TFW's Generations Orion Pax Gallery Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news fans of buildable Transformers! The third wave of blind-bagged Kreon Microchangers has been found at US Retail ! 2005 Board member, madman1366 reports finding these at his local Target in Illinois. Now, before you groan how these figures are blind bagged and all you want is Kreon Huffer, we've included the rundown of indentifier codes from when these were found in Singapore. Happy hunting!

50 - Nosecone
51 - Thrust
52 - Nemesis Prime
53 - Ramjet
54 - Huffer
55 - Kickback
56 - Long Haul
57 - Guzzle
58 - Sharkticon
59 - Cheetor
60 - Beachcomber
61 - Seawing

Original Source: Transformers Kreon Microchangers Wave 3 at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Facebook page has uploaded a very cool, fun new Beast Bites video. This video gives Transformers Prime Beast Hunters a fun new remix of the classic Transformers theme song, with all-new lyrics to fit in with Beast Hunters.

Also, the clip of Starscream dancing from Season 2 episode 50, Patch, is used in this video. Work those hips Screamer!

Check out the video below:

Original Source: Beast Hunters Beast Bites Music Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Apple's iBooks has uploaded a brief three page preview of IDW's Transformers Regeneration 1 94. With the war for Cybertron heating up, the Autobots have to deal with trouble on all fronts - including a showdown between arch-rivals Galvatron and Ultra Magnus! This is one thing that Ultra Magnus has no choice but to deal with right now!

Check out the preview after the break.

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration 1 94 iBooks Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The second wave of the Takara-Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule toys has been sighted at UK retail. This wave, also distributed by Tomy and Gacha, consists of versions of Megatron, Bulkhead and Arcee who can transform into weapons with 5mm pegs to arm up your larger Transformers. The turtle Dado is also included in both his color variations, identical to his Japanese release rather than being of solid colors like the packaging implies.

These four were sighted in a branch of the Forbidden Planet comic shop in Birmingham England, by 2005 Boards member Oracle Aesir.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Blind Bags Wave 2 at UK Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Here it is. The big guy himself has finally hit US stores! Generations Titan Class Metroplex was spotted today at a Toys R Us in Las Vegas, Nevada by 2005 Board member Megatron959. This behemoth clocked in at $129.99 at the register.

Check those Toys R Us stores to get your hands on the biggest Transformer to date!

Original Source: Generations Titan Class Metroplex Available at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The folks at DeNA sent word that the next Transformers Legends in-game episode is launching today, To The Rescue. Check out all the details below and a pretty promo image after the break.

To The Rescue! Details

The Decepticons have launched a massive attack on several civilian targets, leaving an entire city in disarray. Moving in at high speed to help out, the Autobots soon learn that fighting this crisis is not the only battle they've got on their hands…enter Thundercracker and Dirge!

Using their sonic weapons, Thundercracker and Dirge inflict further chaos. While rushing to the rescue, the Autobots Ratchet, Inferno and the Protectobots are distracted by the tactics of the airborne Decepticons. Can Dirge and Thundercracker successfully lure the Autobots into a fight and prevent them from setting up a perimeter and commencing rescue operations?

Original Source: Transformers Legends - To The Rescue - Live @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Huzzah! New Transformer toys for fans have hit retail toy shelves in the United States once again. This time, 2005 Board member Sky Ray reports finding the Platinum Edition Fall of Cybertron Grimlock versus Bruticus set. This set contains a repainted Fall of Cybertron voyager Grimlock and a set of the Combaticon deluxes in a color scheme akin to the San Diego Comic-Con version. The set was priced at Toys R Us at $99.99.

Check out the pic after the break.

Original Source: Platinum Edition Grimlock Vs. Bruticus Set Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Acid Free Gallery dropped us a line to let us know about their upcoming Devastator print. The print is by the same artist as the recent Soundwave print, and actually combine when displayed. Check out the details below!

We are excited to share the release information for DEVASTATOR by Laurent Durieux! If you were able to grab the recent SOUNDWAVE print you will want to try and grab this very limited print by Durieux. The second half of this amazing diptych will be available on Thursday 8/15 at 12:30 PM EST at our website: http://www.acidfreegallery.com. Just in case you missed out on the sold out SOUNDWAVE print, we will also have a very limited number of Soundwave prints (regular colors only) from the numbered edition that we held back just for this release. (A very limited number SOUNDWAVE prints will be available on Thursday 8/15 as well)

Original Source: Acid Free Gallery Devastator Print Releases Thursday @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: optimusfan @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group "Warbotron" released prototype pictures today of their take on G1 Bruticus and the combaticons, currently only known as "WB01". This previously unknown group skipped months of speculation and veiled silhouettes, instead revealing all of their figures and their alt-modes in plastic in one fell swoop!

Check out this unexpected surprise by clicking on the link below.

Original Source: New third party Bruticus in the works? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member TunaKaan for pointing out that Transformers 4 filming is set to return to Chicago, at McCormick Place. It doesn't look like they will be revisiting the Chicago theme from Transformers 3, instead to double for their Chinese location in the movie.

Transformers 4 starring Mark Wahlberg is filming in Chicago this summer, and McCormick Place Square is going to be a part of the action!

On Friday, August 23rd, McCormick Place Square and parts of S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. near the hotel will be shut down for filming.

The hotel will remain open and fully functional during this time, and guests will have full access to the front drive for parking and drop off.

McCormick Place Square and parts of King Dr will be part of an action sequence set to take place in China for the movie.

The grassy area above will be set with controlled explosions, car flips, eruptions, and other pyrotechnics!

Original Source: Filming Heading Back to Chicago For Transformers 4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is an odd bit of news which may be something or may be nothing with regards to Transformers 4. The Autobot ambulance, Ratchet, was spotted in his Dark of the Moon design at the GM Woodward Dream Cruise in Royal Oak, MI along with a lifted black matte Chevy suburban. While it is possible this is just an exhibition of the vehicle and not actually indicative of an appearance in Transformers 4, two things stick out. The first is that Transformers 4 has been filming in MI for the past month, and the other is that Ratchet is dirty - so either he's not been stored well, or that is muck from a potential fourth big screen outing.

It's not yet clear which way the pendulum will swing on this one - watch this space for more news. A big thanks to Instagram user @claytonrdavis for taking the original photo and TFW2005 member TunaKaan for bringing this to our attention.

Original Source: Movie Ratchet Sighted at Woodward Dream Cruise - In Transformers 4? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The convention season for the Transformers has just about ended. While we've had many new reveals and new products announced, one specific line within Hasbro's arsenal seemed to have been passed over. Which, of course, lead many to believe it had been cancelled. But, fear not fans of Transformers Bot Shots! Hasbro has updated their website with new officail images of the previously announced Starscream and Hun-Gurrr Flip shot launchers, but have also given us new official images of the previously un-announced:

Flipshot Soundwave
Jumpshot Prowl
Flipshot Hydrax
Spinshot Strafe
Blitzshot Smokescreen

Original Source: New Transformers Botshots Figures Announced and Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.