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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Super Festival in Tokyo is going on right now and eHobby is there showing off the upcoming Transformers Cloud Optimus Prime and Megatron figures. We get to see the packaging along with them out of package in person. Also of note is that eHobby is discounting their exclusive clear TF:Prime Optimus and Black Masterpiece Rodimus.

Big thanks to site sponsor Tempting Collectibles for the report. Make sure to check them out and support them if you can!

Check out pics after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Figures at Super Festival Japan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: optimusfan @ TFW2005.com

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New York Times bestseller and TFW2005 member Matthew Reinhart (Gigasor) released his most recent project, Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe late last year. The book blends his acclaimed paper engineering skills with the art of fan-favorite Emiliano Santalucia, and features some of Matthew's most ambitious work to date. He recently sat down with us to discuss the project, his collection, and his love of all things Transformers.

Click the link below to read the interview!

Also, be sure to check out the full TFW gallery dedicated to the book and featuring Emiliano Santalucia concept art here!

Original Source: TFW Interviews Matthew Reinhart, author of Transformers: The Ultimate Pop Up Universe @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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It's that time of year again... Thanks to 2005 Boards Member opoptimus via a post on ACToys by user 11-11 we have an in-hand (but small) image of Optimus Prime from Transformers Age of Extinction. This seems to be a closer to production version of the toy we saw at Hasbro's NY Comic Con event in October. Noticeable differences include the chrome being done in silver paint and/or grey plastic, and the shield weapon changing. There has been speculation that this is a different toy due to some changes in the weapons and slight transformation differences, only time will tell if this is indeed the Leader class toy altered a bit from the promo piece at NYCC, or a different size / release planned for the line. It does match up closer with the box art pic YIZHI521 dropped last month. Check out the pic after the break and discuss on the forums!

Original Source: In Hand Pic of Age of Extinction Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to CYBERGEEKS Alliance Facebook page, we now have a solicitation for the upcoming Deluxe, Voyager and Leader figures of Transformers 4 Age of Extinction, which seems to be released under Generations line this time.

It's actually a familiar sight, we've seen most of these names on the Hasbro listing a while back. Yet it's still cool to have another confirmafion.

You can check out the full list after the jump, and be sure to keep an eye on TFW2005 for the best movie news.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Solicitation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 13 January 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Ontario Collectors Con will be giving away high end door prizes all day long on Sunday, January 26th at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre. The first announcement is literally a Masterpiece; Takara’s MP-17 Masterpiece Prowl thanks to show sponsor B&K Collectibles. Check out B&K Collectibles for a great selection of Masterpiece and Generation 1 Transformers toys at the show as well as online!

The 2014 Ontario Collectors Con will be January 26th featuring Townsend Coleman, the voices of Generation 1 Rewind, Transformers Animated Sentinel Prime, Michaelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and The Tick. Also appearing will be Wrestling legend Nikolai Volkoff.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s and 90s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DC Universe etc), Wrestling, Power Rangers, and tons of other toys, comics and collectibles.

Original Source: Ontario Collectors Con Door Prize Announcement #1: Masterpiece Prowl @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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It's that time of year again... thanks to TFW2005 member opoptimus via a post on ACToys by user 11-11, we have an in-hand (but small) image of an Optimus Prime figure from Transformers: Age of Extinction. This could perhaps be a closer to production version of the toy we saw at Hasbro's New York Comic Con event in October. If this is the case, noticeable differences would include the chrome being replaced by silver paint and/or grey plastic, and the shield weapon changing. However, there has been speculation that this is actually a different toy due to some variations in the weapons and slight transformation differences - only time will tell if this is indeed the Leader class toy altered a bit from the promo piece at NYCC, or a different size/release planned for the line. It does seem to match up closer with the box art picture TFW2005 member YIZHI521 dropped last month (which has been speculated by some fans to be a Voyager class figure). Check out the attached image and discuss on the forums!

Original Source: In-Hand Image of Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Optimus Prime Figure @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Newsarama, we now have a full preview of Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #25 (Dark Cybertron Part 6). The comic will be released this Wednesday, January 15.

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE #25
A HERO FALLS-AND ONE RETURNS! The struggle in the DEAD UNIVERSE heats up as ORION PAX-the 'bot who was once OPTIMUS PRIME-and RODIMUS struggle with the legacy of PRIMES! Meanwhile, the Lost Light is under attack in deep space-and SHOCKWAVE and the terrifying NECROTITAN threatens CYBERTRON!

The full 8 pages have been posted here for your previewing pleasure. Check them out after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #25 - Dark Cybertron Part 6 - Full Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon Japan has listed a preorder page for Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack. While there are no pictures on the page yet, the page title reveals that Masterpiece Wheeljack will come with an exclusive accessory - an anti-hypnosis device.

The anti-hypnosis device is one of Wheeljack's many inventions that aided the Autobot cause throughout the Generation 1 series. It occupies a particularly important position in the plot of the Generation 1 cartoon, being the device that broke the Decepticons' hold on their hypno-chipped human slaves in the three part season 1 storyline, The Ultimate Doom.

Masterpiece Wheeljack was recently confirmed to be coming out in August this year, along with our first look at the toy, attached to this story once again for your viewing pleasure.

Original Source: Masterpiece Wheeljack Amazon Exclusive Anti-Hypnosis Device Accessory @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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If you read our report on UK Toy Fair then you may have noticed that some new companies have signed agreements to manufacture Licensed Merchandise based on Hasbro's Transformers Franchise. One of them is Cartamundi; a Belgian company famous for manufacturing Card Games and Board Games.

According to Licensing.biz, Cartamundi is teaming up with Hasbro for the launch of a new line of card games based on some of the firm's best selling brands, with an enhanced digital experience. Cartamundi is currently developing a wide range of card games based on Hasbro’s core franchise brands including Transformers, Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony, plus family games brands such as Monopoly, Guess Who? and Cluedo.

“We’re entering into an incredibly strong partnership with Cartamundi, bringing together our brands with their great innovation and strength in the industry; we’re really going to create something very new and exciting together,” said James Walker, VP brand licensing and publishing EMEAP at Hasbro.

Chris Van Doorslaer, Cartamundi Group CEO, added: “We are very excited to be partnering with Hasbro and combining both our key strengths to bring a new way of playing cards for individuals and families alike. We share a common focus with Hasbro on creating fast, fun, family entertainment.”

Original Source: Cartamundi To Manufacture An Interactive Transformers Card Game @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 site sponsor TFsource has just uploaded a whole new batch of Masterpiece Wheeljack prototype images to their Facebook page! These photos give us a pretty decent look at the newly revealed Masterpiece figure, showing off both his vehicle and robot modes at a few different angles - plus, you can also see what he looks like with and without holding his pistol.

Check out the images after the jump!

Original Source: New Images of MP-20 Masterpiece Wheeljack Prototype @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese retailer Red Mercury has listed order pages for a future assortment of Generations, which we believe is the 2014 Deluxe Wave 4. This assortment according to their listings is made up of Nightbeat, Jhiaxus and Windblade.

The listings suggest that Nightbeat will be a Reveal the Shield Deluxe Jazz remold, with Jhiaxus a remold of Generations Armada Starscream with new guns. Windblade is only shown as concept artwork.

Take these listings with a pinch of salt, though - the attached images might be photoshopped placeholders.

Original Source: Generations 2014 Deluxe Wave 4 is Jhiaxus, Nightbeat and Windblade? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Coming our way via IDW's Twitter account, we have what looks to be a post-Dark Cybertron teaser image, showing Optimus Prime/Orion Pax along with what might very well be Earth and its moon, possibly signifying an imminent return to our world in the IDW continuity.

Only time will tell what this all really means, but for now, check out the attached image and discuss on the boards!

Original Source: IDW Transformers Post-Dark Cybertron Teaser Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Every once and a while, we like to highlight a discussion point from the forums on the front page. Today we'd like to hear what you'd like to see in the upcoming Transformers 4 Age of Extinction trailer due to air during the Super Bowl next month. Are seeing new bots, seeing action, or getting a setup for the plot more important? Or maybe it has to have all 3? Sound off on the 2005 Boards in the discussion thread attached!

Awesome pic courtesy of TFW2005 Newsie TunaKaan, who created it himself as his forum signature - he is quite the artist.

Original Source: Discussion Point: Transformers 4 Trailer - What Do You Want To See? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have updated their online Transformers product catalog with more new listings for the Construct Bots line. The latest new additions are four new "Arsenal Pack" figures - essentially the same as the earlier sets, but with more bonus parts and weapons at no extra cost (pictures suggest the figures are not redecoed). The four Arsenal Pack figures are Starscream, Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Soundwave.

Some new listings have also gone up with new images of the Beast Hunters Construct Bots, including the Bulkhead and Unicron Megatron Triple Team sets, plus the Scout class Starscream and Elite class Skystalker and Shockwave.

Original Source: Construct Bots Arsenal Pack Assortment @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy Transformers design team member Hisashi Yuki has updated his twitter feed with new images of the upcoming Transformers Go Optimus EX Prime. Optimus EX Prime is a new form of Hunter Optimus Prime appearing in the Transformers Go storyline to face the mighty Guren Dragotron. He can transform into either a bullet train or a dragon, and wields a pair of blades that can unite into a single, massive weapon. These new images show Optimus EX Prime's box, and also his weapons attached to Hunter Optimus Prime, the Japanese Beast Hunters Voyager Optimus Prime.

Optimus EX Prime is due to be released in Japan at the end of this month. It won't be long now before we can say "all aboard the dragon train!"

Original Source: Transformers Go Optimus EX Prime New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Masterpiece politics and Can-American convention swerves are only two of the things that Vangelus would call the topics that he and Seth Buzzard talked about in their first podcast of 2014.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 285

And make sure you check out the final (for now) installment of WTF Primetime, covering the Predacons Rising finale film!
WTF Primetime 48 - WTF Rising

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 285 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro UK has kindly revealed their plans for the London Toy Fair 2014 to the UK press. According to news reports coming from England, Transformers will be the main attraction at this year's Toy Fair held in Kensington Olympia from 21st January to 23rd January.

If you are authorized to visit the Fair this year, the Hasbro stand number is 620 (Gallery). Hasbro Product Tours will be taking place every day throughout Toy Fair on the hour, every hour, from 10am-4pm (excluding noon).

The replica Optimus Prime truck will be keeping a watchful eye over the attendees at the main entrance and guests will be able to have their photo taken in the cabin.

Extensive Transformers branding will also be present at the entrance of Olympia as well as on the internal doors, stairs, walls, selected floor spaces and goody bags. The first film trilogy will also be playing on the Hasbro stand.

While the details of the new toy range are currently under wraps, Hasbro has revealed that it will be launching an extensive range of products in its toy and action figure line inspired by the film. There will also be a wide range of licensed products available.

To learn more about the licensed manufacturers, you can read our detailed report here.

Original Source: Transformers To Become The Main Attraction At London Toy Fair 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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11-11 of ACToys has posted new images of a Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Optimus Prime sans battle mask with chrome parts. We're not entirely sure what size class this figure is in. It's listed in the ACToys thread as a leader. It does look different from the "leader" figure shown at NYCC 2013. Recently we did hear of a Age Of Extinction Premium Optimus Prime. The Premium Optimus was stated to have plated parts(which could mean chrome which the figure shown here has). Perhaps the mainline non-premium edition(if there is one planned) will feature no chrome plating and will have the battle masked head. You may remember back in 2011, the Walmart exclusive voyager Optimus featured a head sculpt sans battle mask, while the mainline version of the mold featured a less striking deco and featured the battle mask head.

This may be the same Age Of Extinction Optimus Prime we showed a few days back(in truck mode). Stay tuned for more information as we come closer and closer to Toy Fair 2014!

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Premium Edition Optimus Prime Revealed? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Ontario Collectors Con will be giving away high end door prizes all day long on Sunday, January 26th at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre. The third announcement has quite the bite. Thanks to show sponsor Automaton Toys OCC are giving away a Unique Toys G-02 Sharky Set of 3. Check out Automaton Toys for a great selection of Transformers and other action figures online!

The 2014 Ontario Collectors Con will be January 26th featuring Townsend Coleman, the voices of Generation 1 Rewind, Transformers Animated Sentinel Prime, Michaelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and The Tick. Also appearing will be Wrestling legend Nikolai Volkoff.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s and 90s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DC Universe etc), Wrestling, Power Rangers, and tons of other toys, comics and collectibles.

Original Source: Ontario Collectors Con Door Prize Announcement #3: Unique Toys G-02 Sharky Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member D-Drive, we have the Diamond Comics Shipping list for next Wednesday, January 22nd. And it's none other than Dark Cybertron, Part 7. Check it out below.

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #25 (also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variant covers)

(W) John Barber, James Roberts (A) Livio Ramondelli & Various (CA) Casey Coller

WHAT LIES BENEATH! ULTRA MAGNUS leads what's left of the Lost Light crew deep into the last place they ever thought they'd be-and they find they last CYBERTRONIANS they ever expected to find! Meanwhile: MEGATRON versus GALVATRON: Round One!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for January 22nd @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is some news for the Transformers Rescue Bots fans among you - D.C. Douglas, the voice of Chase the Police-Bot, has provided an update on when season 2 of Transformers Rescue Bots might air. Citing a schedule delay, he mentions that season 2 of the show has been pushed to February (and adds to hang in there, the second season is coming!)

As yet there are no listings up on advance listing sites such as Zap2it - watch this space for more information once it becomes available.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Season 2 to air in February? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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After sitting through a lot of bad comedy, Mobage's Facebook has let us know that a new Transformers Legends event has started: Mockery of Justice! Again following the same Transformers: The Movie theme, this event is inspired by the Quintesson plot line from the aforementioned film:

"The Trial of the century is about to commence! Who will come out the victor in this deadly game of judge, jury and Executioner?"

You can download the Transformers Legends mobile game here. And in addition to playing it, don't forget to take part in TFW2005's massive, ongoing thread covering all things Transformers Legends.

Original Source: Transformers Legends - Mockery of Justice Event! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from yesterday's news, we have another post-Dark Cybertron teaser image from IDW's Twitter account. This time, the teaser shows off fan-built-bot Windblade in all her glory, drawn by the mighty Casey Coller and colored by his partner-in-crime, Joana Lafuente.

Check it out and discuss what you think after the jump!

(And if you're especially interested in her, you can join TFW2005's official Windblade group by clicking here!)

Original Source: IDW Post-Dark Cybertron Windblade Teaser Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Marcelo Matere mentions on Twitter that he has seen the Transformers: Age Of Extinction Dinobots.

"I saw concepts of all the Dinobots. People who like dinosaurs will go nuts with Transformers 4!"

It's not uncommon for artists to see such Concept Art very early, since they will be working on various projects for the movie which includes Box Art and Comic Books.

Mr. Matere is known throughout the fandom as an artist who worked on Toy Box Art since the Unicron Trilogy.

Original Source: Marcelo Matere Comments On Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Dinobots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.