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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Dioramas on Facebook has revealed one of the store exclusive items coming this summer as a part of the Transformers Age of Extinction toyline.

What we have for you here is a look at an "evolutions" two-pack, taking characters appearing in Transformers Age of Extinction and bundling them with toys from past Transformers toy lines to represent the characters as they appeared in Generation 1; which is also a great 30th anniversary celebration. The set we have a look at here is Grimlock, and it's a Toys R Us Exclusive.

In this set we have two Grimlocks. The "then" half of the equation is the Transformers Energon Grimlock, representing the original Grimlock likely due to the prohibitive cost and mold quality of the Generation 1 original. The "now" half of the evolution is the new Generations Age of Extinction Voyager Grimlock mold. The packaging has a particularly cool effect where the tray behind the original toy features the classic Generation 1 grid and gradient style - even the Autobot logo as it appeared on the original boxes.

This is not the first time that the evolution of a Transformer has been collected as a store exclusive set - in 2008, there was a "Legacy of Bumblebee" set which did the same for three Deluxe Bumblebees from Classics, Animated and Movie series. We also know that from the leaked upcoming toy list from Hasbro that there are some more "Then and Now" evolution sets planned, including Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Slug / Slag and Strafe / Swoop.

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction Grimlock Evolution Two-Pack Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Character posters are still coming for Transformers 4 Age of Extinction. Thanks to TFW boards member GabrielPrime who uncovered this, we now have a first look at this exclusive poster for the Asian market.

It features Li Bingbing as Sue Yueming who is the CEO of the Transformers manufacturing group in China. She's also called "Mother of Transformers".

There are more posters coming. Stay tuned with TFW2005 as we bring you the best news.

Original Source: New Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Character Poster Featuring Li Bingbing as Su Yueming @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Hot on the previously-reported news from Shogu Hasui's Twitter page showing a silhouette teaser, a gray prototype image of the highly-anticipated MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumble - surfaces by way of Comic Toys' Facebook page. We get a look at both the robot and the alternate modes of Masterpiece Bumble. The photo shows us that the alt mode is a realistic representation of the fully-licensed Volkswagen Bettle, as opposed to a chibified toy alt mode that the original Generation One toy represents. Also, a feature unknown until now is that the faceplate for Bumble is removable!

Along with this image is what appears to be a fully-transformable Exo-suit Spike figure, as seen from the 1986 The Transformers: the Movie! Certainly feel free to journey back to that scene with some of our screencaps of the scenes shared with these two here: The Transformers: The Movie - Bumble[bee] and Spike Screencaps.

Now, it is a bit unclear as to whether or not the figure is actually Spike or his son, Daniel. However, the likelihood of Spike seems to be a bit higher, given his long friendship with Bumble[bee]. If you want to speculate further, jump on over to our Masterpiece Speculation thread!

Original Source: MP-21 Masterpiece Bumble - Prototype Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Hot on the previously-reported news from Shogu Hasui's Twitter page showing a silhouette teaser, a gray prototype image of the highly-anticipated MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumble - surfaces by way of Comic Toys' Facebook page. We get a look at both the robot and the alternate modes of Masterpiece Bumble. The photo shows us that the alt mode is a realistic representation of the fully-licensed Volkswagen Bettle, as opposed to a chibified toy alt mode that the original Generation One toy represents. Also, a feature unknown until now is that the faceplate for Bumble is removable!

Along with this image is what appears to be a fully-transformable Exo-suit Spike figure, as seen from the 1986 The Transformers: the Movie! Certainly feel free to journey back to that scene with some of our screencaps of the scenes shared with these two here: The Transformers: The Movie - Bumble[bee] and Spike Screencaps.

Now, it is a bit unclear as to whether or not the figure is actually Spike or his son, Daniel. However, the likelihood of Spike seems to be a bit higher, given his long friendship with Bumble[bee]. If you want to speculate further, jump on over to our Masterpiece Speculation thread!

Original Source: MP-21 Masterpiece Bumblebee - Prototype Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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MTV has posted a video of some behind the scenes shots as well as interview with Mark Wahlberg.

MTV News' Josh Horowitz talks to Mark Wahlberg and the stars of the next "Transformers" film about Michael Bay's love of explosions, the father/daughter relationship in the film and playing football on set.

Movie Trailers - Celebrity News

Original Source: MTV - On The Set Of 'Transformers: Age Of Extinction' @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to an interview given to Comics Alliance we have some inside information on how the project came together among other questions answered. Some of the interview after the jump and click the Comic Alliance link to go to the full interview and click the discuss link to go to TFW discussion thread.

Original Source: Interview with Tom Scioli and John Barber @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Posted on the Mobage Facebook page is some new details on the Deadly Depths add-on for the social Transformers Legends game. Read the description after the break and click the link to go to the discussion page.

Original Source: New Transformer Legends Deadly Depths @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Microblaze Creations have unveiled color images of their "Military Titans" set, which is an unofficial Voyager scaled Onslaught based on the Fall of Cybertron design to go with the 2012 Fall of Cybertron Combaticons. The main meat of the set is the larger and more game accurate Onslaught, but the set also includes some other upgrades for the rest of the set, to upgrade the look and style of the Bruticus combiner mode.

The initial coloration of the set is done to go with the retail release Bruticus; no word yet if a Generation 2, Japanese release or SDCC / Platinum series colormatched version will be made available.

Original Source: Microblaze Creations Military Titans Unofficial Voyager sized Fall of Cybertron Onslaught @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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IDW's Andrew Griffith dropped us a line to let us know that he'll be a guest at the next New Jersey Collectors Con this coming weekend. For those not familiar with Andrew Griffith, he is the regular artist on IDW's Transformers Robots in Disguise series, one of the talented individuals responsible for bringing our favorite Robots in Disguise to life.

Meet The Girls Of The Finest at New Jersey Collectors Con!

The next NJCC will be March 9th 2014
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70)

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: Andrew Griffith to Attend NJCC This Sunday March 9th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The latest guest announcement for BotCon 2014 has been revealed at BotCon.com. Joining already confirmed guests Susan Blu, Michael McConnohie, and Hal Rayle will be the voice of Generation 1 Ramjet, Astrotrain, Breakdown, Smokescreen, Omega Supreme, and Ultra Magnus ... Jack Angel!

Check out Mr. Angel's bio and portfolio of work at BotCon.com as well as the other confirmed guests.

Check back with TFW2005 as more BotCon news breaks!

Original Source: Jack Angel (Voice Of G1 Ultra Magnus) To Attend BotCon 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Twitter user TheAgabyss we are slowly getting new in-hand photos of upcoming Transformers: Lost Age releases from Takara Tomy. These photos include our first looks at:

• Protoform Optimus Prime, in G1 Colors
• A metallic redeco of Battle Blades Bumblebee
• Seemingly untouched rereleases of the upcoming Age of Extinction Deluxe Bumblebee and Crosshairs
• Deluxe Dark of the Moon Starscream in his first movie colors
• Dispensor, a Deluxe 2007 Movie Payload retool complete with Mounta- "Mood Wiplash" deco.
• Hunt for the Decepticons Voyager Optimus Prime, in a metallic deco.
• Legends Devastator from Revenge of the Fallen, in a Movie-Accurate Deco
• Deluxe class Dino/Mirage, a retool of Revenge of the Fallen Sideways with new head and armblades.
• Dark of the Moon Jolt in ROTF Colors with movie-accurate whips
• Dark of the Moon Deluxe Ratchet in Generation 1 colors
• "Darkside Soundwave", a black redeco of the Dark of the Moon Soundwave Deluxe.

TheAgabyss is seemingly slowly updating his Twitter as images come in, so this news post MAY be updated with new images as time goes on. The user has also mentioned that all of the toys above are currently slated for release in Japan on May 3rd.

Word about these releases initially came up two months ago thanks to Takara-Tomy toy listings. As updates come in, photos will be attached to the story, alongside updated listings above. Stay tuned to TFW2005 as we bring you the latest Transformers news as it happens.

Original Source: In-Hand Photos of Takara Tomy Transformers: Lost Age Advanced Line toys @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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While the future of Kre-O is as a Toys R Us Exclusive, the fourth wave of Kre-O blind-packed minifigures have been found at U.S. retail, specifically at a Walgreens in Little Rock, Arkansas. This series includes minifigures of Alpha Trion, Barrage, Brawn, Cyclonus, Demolisher, Iceberg, Kup, Rhinox, Rodimus, Sandstorm, Slipstream and Breakneck. If by any chance you happen to find this wave, we have previously reported on the packaging codes for this blind-packed releases.

Have any sightings you'd like to share with your fellow Transformers fans? Swing on by TFW2005's sightings subforum to share the love.

Original Source: Kre-O Blindbags Wave 4 Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Twitter user TheAgabyss we are slowly getting new in-hand photos of upcoming Transformers: Lost Age releases from Takara Tomy. These photos include our first looks at:

• Protoform Optimus Prime, in G1 Colors
• A metallic redeco of Battle Blades Bumblebee
• Seemingly untouched rereleases of the upcoming Age of Extinction Deluxe Bumblebee and Crosshairs
• Deluxe Dark of the Moon Starscream in his first movie colors
• Dispensor, a Deluxe 2007 Movie Payload retool complete with Mounta- "Mood Wiplash" deco.
• Hunt for the Decepticons Voyager Optimus Prime, in a metallic deco.
• Legends Devastator from Revenge of the Fallen, in a Movie-Accurate Deco
• Deluxe class Dino/Mirage, a retool of Revenge of the Fallen Sideways with new head and armblades.
• Dark of the Moon Jolt in ROTF Colors with movie-accurate whips
• Dark of the Moon Deluxe Ratchet in Generation 1 colors
• "Darkside Soundwave", a black redeco of the Dark of the Moon Soundwave Deluxe.

TheAgabyss is seemingly slowly updating his Twitter as images come in, so this news post MAY be updated with new images as time goes on. The user has also mentioned that all of the toys above are currently slated for release in Japan on May 3rd.

Word about these releases initially came up two months ago thanks to Takara-Tomy toy listings. As updates come in, photos will be attached to the story, alongside updated listings above. Stay tuned to TFW2005 as we bring you the latest Transformers news as it happens.

Original Source: Official Photos of Takara Tomy Transformers: Lost Age Advanced Line toys @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to our friends and sponsors over at Robot Kingdom we have our first look at the eighth batch of the Transformers Kabaya kits. To be released in boxes of 8 in May of this year, this wave includes snap-kits of Star Convoy, Buster and Hydra (The latter two of which can combine into their "Dark Wings" jet mode.)

Original Source: Transformers Kabaya Wave 8 Reveal: Star Convoy, Buster and Hydra! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Dealer registration is now available for TFcon Chicago 2014. For those of you that were looking to sell at America's largest fan-run Transformers convention now is the time to book, you can contact TFcon now to reserve your space. Book before April 1 to receive the early bird discount.

Registration for attendees will be available in the upcoming months, but the TFcon Chicago 2014 hotel block is now available.

TFcon Chicago 2014 will be October 24th to 26th at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago.

Original Source: Dealer registration available for TFcon Chicago 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to site sponsor RobotKingdom we have new product images of Perfect Effect's weapon add-on sets for GDO G2 Megatron (PA-01), ROTF Decepticon Bludeon (PA-02), and BotCon's Overlord (PA-03).

The sets include a variety of different weapons and alternate head/face sculpts to give each figure a more traditional look that has been seen by Transformers fans in comic media.

The sets are listed as preorders individually at RobotKingdom and are set to release in May.

Perfect Effect PA-01 Super Tank Weapons Set. Preorder. Available in May 2014.
Perfect Effect PA-02 Samurai Weapons Set. Preorder. Available in May 2014.
Perfect Effect PA-03 Master Weapons Set. Preorder. Available in May 2014.

Will you be giving your figures a handful of new weapons? Sound off after the jump!

Edit: Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has just listed preorders for these sets as well.

Original Source: Perfect Effect's PA 01, 02, 03 Weapon Sets - New Product Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Newsarama, we now have the full preview for Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #27, Part 10 of Dark Cybertron:

Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #27: Dark Cybertron Part 10 (of 12)
TOGETHER AT LAST! The crew of the Lost Light and the survivors of CYERTRON get a brief moment of calm as they take stock of who’s survived DARK CYBERTRON this far. But things get worse—the final fate of the DEAD UNIVERSE reveals a nightmarish link to the greatest threat the universe has ever faced!

The full comic will be released on Wednesday, March 12. You can check out the preview after the jump - if you don't mind some spoilers, that is.

Original Source: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #27 - Dark Cybertron Part 10 - Full Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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NJCC 2014 adds Dan Khanna as guest Transformers artist. Dan started his Transformers career as a fan artist, creating commissioned drawings of Transformers characters and action scenes. He gained fame in the community, and has since become part of the creative team for the new Fun Publications-run Fan Club and conventions, illustrating and plotting Club & BotCon comics as well as designing heads and character mock-ups for exclusive toys. Dan will have prints, comics, original pages for sale, and will be doing sketches as well.

The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement.

• 9AM MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE HYDRON
• 9AM TRANSFORMERS THE RIDE BUMBLEBEE COFFEE MUG
• 10AM HASBRO MASTERPIECE SOUNDWAVE
• 10AM NJCC CUSTOM MIRAGE
• 11AM G.I. JOE PIT PLAYSET RISE OF COBRA
• 11AM G.I. JOE RETALIATION ULTIMATE WAVE 3.5
• 12PM HASBRO MASTERPIECE ACID STORM
• 12PM SONS OF ANARCHY MEZCO COIN
• 1PM IDW LIMITED RED LABEL G.I. JOE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL.1
• 1PM GLYOS DICTATOR - ORIGIN EDITION & HUN-DRED THE CONQUEROR - REFORGED EDITION
• 1PM TRANSFORMERS: MASTERPIECE SMOKESCREEN
• 2PM NIGHT FORCE SALVO NJCC CUSTOM
• 2PM SIDESHOW COBRA COMMANDER
• 3PM DESERT PATROL MIRAGE NJCC CUSTOM
• 3PM FUNKO GAME OF THRONES LEGACY COLLECTION SERIES 1
• 3:30PM "BANG" EDITION METALHEAD NJCC CUSTOM
• 3:30PM FANSPROJECT - CAUSALITY M3 CROSSFIRE INTIMIDATOR

The next NJCC will be March 9th 2014
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70)

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: NJCC 2014 Adds Dan Khanna As Guest Transformers Artist @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Twitter feed of the Transformers Collector's Club, we've got our first look at the robot mode of the TCC Membership freebie figure Rampage! This is the first time we've also seen the headsculpt other than the renders first shown at BotCon 2013. According to the TCC Twitter this is the final sample of the 2014 membership figure. The deadline to sign up for the TCC and receive this figure for free is March 16. Beast Wars fans do not want to miss out on this one!

Keep it here on TFW2005 as more TCC and BotCon reveals surface, which should be early next week.

Original Source: Transformers Collector's Club Rampage - First Look At Robot Mode @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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If you enjoyed the Teaser Trailer for Transformers: Age Of Extinction, you may have noticed all the cool ariel shots (including the Bumblebee action scene) for the movie. Ever wondered how Mr. Michael Bay did those?

For the task, 6K Epic Dragon cameras were used combined with the SHOTOVER K1 stabilization platform. 2005 Boards Member GabrielPrime has received info and images from behind the scenes.

"The SHOTOVER K1 stabilization platform was used with a variety of camera and lens combinations including the new 6K Red Dragon, Angeniuex Optimo 16-42 and Angenieux 50-500 anamorphic lens as well as the IMAX Digital 3D rig.

The SHOTOVER K1 was used for aerials on the biggest movie of summer 2014, Transformers 4! Filmed in China and Hong Kong, the K1 was easily brought in for the shoots as there are no export restrictions on the system and because of the K1’s open platform design, the IMAX Digital 3D system was quickly and easily integrated. Whatever the director wants, the K1 delivers!"

For more information about the SHOTOVER K1, you can visit their official website. Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction SHOTOVER K1 Aerial Photography @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Member RatchetBee had the privilege of witnessing 4 days of Principal Photography for Transformers: Age Of Extinction at the Illinois Railway Museum.

He is sharing with us some cool pics he took while the shooting was taking place. Unfortunately, he can only show us some of the behind-the-scenes photos he took and cannot show the scenes which involved with them.

Illinois Railway Museum acts as a Rail Yard in Texas on the movie and this is what our member has to say:

"Hey guys, I work at the Illinois Railway Museum where parts of T4 were shot and I had the joy of being on set for all 4 days. So being a Transformer fan, I thought I'd share some nice behind the scenes pics. Enjoy!
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I can tell you that none of our trains will be transforming into anything. A total of 3 action sequences and 1 other sequence were filmed at the museum but in the movie it will appear as if they are in a rail yard in Texas. So perhaps there will be a transforming train in the mix just not ours. They filmed 14 more sequences in the corn fields and side streets around the Museum. The opening scene in the teaser trailer with the Union Pacific train was not filmed at the museum."

You can check out some more info and lots of images from the set at the Thread associated with this news post.

Original Source: Blast From The Past - Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Filming At The Illinois Railway Museum @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We at TFW2005 are constantly on the hunt for exciting news from the Transformers Franchise. Today, thanks to United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO for short) we found out that Hasbro has applied for a new trademark last week.

The new trademark is titled "Transformers: Robots In Disguise" and is categorized under

• Video Game
• Toyline and Merchandise

The new trademark is categorized under two categories (video game and merchandise) with both of them stating "featuring an animated cartoon series".

Right now, we are in the dark as you are. But, the best thing about Hasbro filing a new trademark is that we will see it in real life in the future… though unable to tell when (Mind you, Airachnid trademark was filed years before we actually saw her on the show).

Update: We have also learned that Hasbro has applied for this new trademark while the old trademark for RID (cartoon, toyline etc) is still live and active.

Stick with TFW2005 as we bring you the best news… first.

(Placeholder image Artwork by Don Figueroa, Colors and Layout by Joe Moore)

Original Source: Hasbro Applies For A New Trademark - Transformers: Robots In Disguise @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via our sister site Hisstank.com we can share some pictures with you of the DaCa Toys Titan Chronos figure. Chronos is a roughly Masterpiece sized version of Generation 1 Jetfire / Skyfire, based on the cartoon series design. A prototype is on show at the New Jersey Collectors Con, which is taking place today!

The pictures give you a real feel of the size and the detail that has gone into this release. The jet mode is not on display, but check out a selection of different views and angles on the robot mode - including a shot side by side with Masterpiece Grimlock and Masterpiece Black Convoy.

You can check out even more pics over at Hisstank.com; and if you are in the New Jersey area, why not stop by the New Jersey Collectors Con and see this toy in person for yourself? The New Jersey Collectors Con is taking place today at the Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey between 10am and 4pm. Find out more here.

Original Source: DaCa Toys Titan Chronos on display at New Jersey Collectors Con @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Via his Tumblr, Chris Ryall has been so kind as to share with us the first page of Windblade #1. This is our first look at artist Sarah Stone's interior art for the series.

Check it out and discuss after the jump!

Original Source: First Page Preview of Transformers: Windblade #1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: KidDynamite @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 sponsor Captured Prey is reporting that according to their sources, the upcoming exclusive repaint of Masterpiece Streak will NOT in fact be an homage to the Diaclone blue version of the figure as many had speculated, but an all silver version similar to the G1 Bluestreak toy. It is reported to be a lighter shade of silver than that on the first release, and without the black on the hood.

You can see the listing here.

Take this with a grain of salt for now as there are not yet pictures of the final deco, but it's not looking good for those hoping to finally have a version of the fabled Blue Bluestreak.

Original Source: Masterpiece Streak repaint to be Silverstreak? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.