[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member jru42287 has learned of some interesting new entries in the Toys R Us computer system.

The first of these entries, with a retail value listed of $129.99, is a "Transformers MV4 Optimus Trailer Platinum Edition" which by the sounds of it is a Platinum Edition version of Age of Extinction Optimus Prime complete with trailer. An image is shown with the listing, showing a more detailed truck mode than we have seen so far with a Generation 1 inspired trailer, although the image might be a placeholder.

Second is another Platinum Series set, titled "Breakout Scene". This set curiously has a Generations Skids pictured with it in spite of being explicitly labelled as "TRA MV4", or Transformers Movie 4. The Skids is colored to look like the Sonic rally car, though may be a placeholder since he's a non-movie toy. The set is listed as $59.99 which implies there may be more to it than just this one Deluxe - although we may never know, since it is in "D" status, suggesting the set has been discontinued. This may mean it is not happening, or just that it is not yet fully confirmed.

Lastly there are two more sets of listings, one set for Transformers Age of Extinction Leaders and one set for Transformers Generations Leader class toys. Both sets of listings feature three toys listed - which in both cases covers the two known Leaders (Grimlock and Optimus Prime for Age of Extinction, Megatron and Jetfire for Generations). There's no information on who the third Leader for either line is, though, but rumors are that the third Age of Extinction Leader may be a reworked Dark of the Moon Leader Bumblebee.

Original Source: New Toys R Us Computer Listings - Age of Extinction Platinum Editions and More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Transformers Colombia, we can share with you a first look at some upcoming releases in the Transformers Hero Mashers series. Two new releases for the series are revealed - an electronic Grimlock set, based on the Generation 1 dinosaur mode with a light-up mouth, and a Strafe with Bumblebee two-pack. Both sets are fully interchangeable with other Transformers Hero Mashers releases, which means you can create oddities like an Optimus Prime with Bumblebee legs and a Grimlock head (that lights up).

Original Source: Transformers Hero Mashers Grimlock and Strafe with Bumblebee Two-Pack Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Colombia strikes again, this time sharing official images of the Toys R Us exclusive Dinobot Strafe and Slug Evolution two packs. These "then and now" sets pair the Deluxe class Dinobots with the Dark of the Moon "Dinobot Minicons" - Rav is packed with Strafe, and Triceradon is packed with Slug.

What do you make of the nature of these pack-in sets? Share your thoughts by hitting the discuss button below.

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction Strafe and Slug Evolution Two-Pack Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it has uploaded a new preview clip for this weekend's new episode of Transformers: Rescue Bots, "What Lies Below" ! In this new clip we are introduced to Woodrow - voiced by Mark Hamil, aka Luke Skywalker and the voice of Batman: The Animated Series' Joker! Woodrow and Cody Burns find themselves in a spot of bother which is sure to underpin the action of the episode - be sure to check out the clip!

"What Lies Below" will also feature Peter Cullen reprising his role as Optimus Prime, and you can check out a clip featuring him right here.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Season 2 What Lies Below Promo @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Nutrilite; a leading brand of vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements from the Chinese Company Amway is celebrating its 80th Anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the company has become a proud sponsor of Transformers: Age Of Extinction release in China.

Thanks to 2005 Boards Member GabrielPrime, we learn that Nutrilite will carry out a campaign with TV Commercials, Mobile Apps and a Website with interactive games. This newsie had the pleasure to watch the first commercial but it did not contain any footage from Transformers 4. However, later commercials may contain new footage as the release date comes closer.

Check out the images sent to us by GabrielPrime, after the jump.

Original Source: Nutrilite Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Campaign For China @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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We have just received new images of Kre-O Transformers G1 by designer Alexander Jones AKA OrionPax. His work is best known in the LEGO community and is also a construction toy designer out of Germany. Recently he completed his 30th Anniversary Transformers Kre-O Fanproject and wanted to share more images with the collecting community. New designs will be posted up until the 8th of May until all 33 characters have been published on his website gallery.

TRANSFORMERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY KRE-O FANPROJECT - lego creations by Orion Pax

If you missed it yesterday we posted up his video showing off some really nice designs of G1 Transformers, make sure you watch it!


Check out all the new Kre-O images after the jump.

Original Source: Kre-O Transformers G1 by Alexander Jones AKA OrionPax @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Well then... now for some unusual Transformer news.

We here at TFW would like to bring to your attention some new costumes, marketed as "lingerie", which were advertised earlier today on the Facebook page of Leg Avenue. What TFW2005 member, AoE, was doing on this particular website is none of our business. However, the costumes in question appear to be adult women costumes based off of the Animated versions of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron. Because all three of those characters are dead sexy when you think about them.

Maybe this is your thing. Maybe these are GREAT costumes for Halloween. Either way, they exist and are therefore amazing! You can check out the image for them by clicking on the title bar!

Original Source: Transformers Animated Costumes For Women Advertised as Lingerie? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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This year appears to be the year of Dinobots and of Ultra Magnus! With all the current hype of the official Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, KFC has revealed the repaints of their unofficial Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, Citizen Stack. Revealed earlier today via KFC toys' Facebook was their Eavi Metal Shining Yellow Citizen Stack which is an homage to the E-Hobby 2001 release of their clear yellow plastic Generation 1 Ultra Magnus. The second reveal shows off DAI Stack. Dai Stack will be an unofficial Diaclone Powered Magnus, complete with a new head with faceplate.

You can take a look at both new renders by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: KFC Toys Shining Yellow Command Stack and Powered Stack Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1289 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Livingdeaddan for pointing us out to a pretty cool Age Of Extinction merchandising item in Japan. The items are pre-paid movie ticket cards featuring images of AOE Optimus Prime and the Decepticon Lockdown. If you live in Japan and want to spice up your movie tickets, check out the order page here.

Original Source: Age Of Extinction Pre-paid Cinema Cards for Japan Movie Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site Sponsor Hobby Link Japan just dropped us a line letting us know of a sale they are running - up to 70% off select Transformers product. Check out the details and links below!

Transformers are some of the most popular robots on the planet, and now you can select from a wide range of items to add to your collection at savings of up to 70% off! The sale does end May 9.

Original Source: Transformers Sale at HLJ - Up to 70% Off! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has posted a new announcement on their Twitter account, featuring the cast of Rescue Bots! Joining BotCon 2014 are Steve Blum (Voice of Heatwave in Rescue Bots as well as Prime Starscream, RiD Dark Scream, Fortress Maximus and W.A.R.S... look he voices a LOT of people, okay?), Parvesh Cheena (Rescue Bots Whirl), Jason Marsden (Kade Burns), Shannon McKain (Graham Burns), Elan Garfias (Cody Burns), Nicole Dubuc (voices of Bumblebee and CAT, as well as writer for several Rescue Bots and Prime episodes), as well as writers Greg Johnson (Who also worked on Beast Wars) and Brian Hohlfeld (Who also co-created the series with Dubuc and Jeff Kline.)

BotCon 2014 is June 19-22nd in Pasadena, California.

Original Source: BotCon 2014 Mass Guest Announcement: Rescue Bots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Facebook page Transformers Columbia has recently shared some official images of the upcoming 20+ inch tall Age of Extinction Stomp and Chomp Grimlock.

We have mirrored these images for you, and you can check them out after the jump.

Original Source: Official Images of Stomp and Chomp Grimlock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to several reports from TFW2005 members, we now have word that the third wave of Rescue Bots 2 Packs has hit US retail. This wave includes Heatwave in his new form, Optimus Prime in a very Powered Convoy-esque color scheme (With a pet Robot T-Rex! It's almost like there's big with dinosaurs and Transformers coming pretty soon), a black redeco of Bumblebee with Scrapmaster and Boulder. These toys were sighted in many locations, including a Target in North Carolina, Massachusetts, and a Walmart in Kentucky.

Original Source: Rescue Bots 2 Packs Wave 3 Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Art Storm has released photos of their upcoming EX Gokin release of Alpha Trion.

This articulated collectors figure is around 6 inches tall, comes with seven swap-out hands (including a spread-open hand which is perfect for beard grooming poses, judging by these photos), a display base, and an extra set of head and shoulders to make Alpha Trion look more like his earlier self A3.

EX Gokin Alpha Trion is set for release in August of this year, for 9800 Yen.

Original Source: EX Gokin Alpha Trion Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Columbia Facebook page has also released images of the upcoming Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock. This reissue is perfect for fans who missed out on the previous run, and will include Grimlock's crown.

We have mirrored these images for you, and you can check them out right after the jump.

Original Source: Official Images of Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy from a TakaraTomy ad from the most recent Dengeki Hobby Magazine, we have confirmation of a crossover event between Transformers and Evangelion. The ad first seen here on Twitter and reported by AnimeNewsNetwork reveals Optimus Prime (drawn similarly to his MP-10 silhouette) with nods and symbols from Evangelion, including a NERV symbol on his shoulder. Does this mean a potential toy release with this deco? No details are available at this time unfortunately.

For those fans not familiar with the Evangelion series, Evangelion is an apocalyptic anime in the mecha genre first airing in the mid 1990's, which became very popular in Japan. The series is set in a futuristic Tokyo, fifteen years after a worldwide cataclysm (see more info here). AnimeNewsNetwork also translated a summary of the cross over explaining more details:

The Angels are invading. Breaking a long silence, the mysterious life-forms known as the Angels suddenly appear. The weapons the UN forces gather together in retaliation can't even scratch them. In the end, they turn to the secret agency, NERV, to manage the anti-Angel strategy.

With Neo-Tokyo 3 in their sights, the Angels slowly advance upon the city...but suddenly a spaceship comes hurtling down from the sky above the Angels: the Sky Lynx! Out of the ship emerges warriors of the far-off planet Cybertron. They've come to investigate after noticing an unusual energy reading.

"We can't let a disaster like the Second Impact occur on this planet."
"What?! What are these monsters?!"

The shocked Cybertron convoy sets its sights on an enemy much bigger than themselves.

Discuss the crossover after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers and Evangelion Crossover Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Video game website GameTrailers.com has uploaded a new trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark, this time focusing on the Decepticons leader himself, Megatron. The Megatron is question is the "Aligned" version from Fall of Cybertron, still rocking the upgraded body he acquired in that game.

The trailer shows off some new gameplay, showing off his melee moves, transformation, and of course, fighting some Autobots.

Check it out after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark Megatron Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2001 was a year of change for the Transformers brand, both in public and also behind the scenes. What was obvious to fans was the cancellation of the Beast Machines line – leaving some toys unreleased – and the Japanese Car Robots line being imported as Robots in Disguise, which brought back realistic vehicular Transformers, Autobots, Decepticons, and the classic faction symbols which had last been widely used in 1992. Behind the scenes, Hasbro and Takara made a deal to co-produce the next Transformers series, laying the groundwork for what would come to be known as the Unicron trilogy – the fruit of this deal would be seen in 2002.

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 2001 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Jagex have made some new announcements for their Transformers Universe MOTA game. The first among these is is that they have released the concept at for Duststorm, one of their new design Decepticons who sports a sharp eyepatch in the style of Transformers Armada Demolishor.

Next up is that Jagex are bringing forward premium memberships for the game - while the game itself will be free to play, you can purchase a "Founders Pack" in four successively expensive packages, each one netting you more bonus in-game content, early access to new characters, and each one comes with a season pass of increasing length based on what level you spring for. Every Founders Pack also gives you a guaranteed three days early access to the game. Find out more on the Founders Packs here.

Lastly, Transformers Universe is on tour! Jagex has already shown off the game so far at The Gadget Show Live in Birmingham and at Insomnia 51, it's next stop is MCM London Comic Con on the 24th May! If you are at MCM, be sure to stop by and say hello to the team, and check out the game!

Original Source: Jagex Transformers Universe Duststorm Concept Art and Founder Packs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Daca Toys has shared some new images of their upcoming third party Skyfire / Jetfire, named Kronos. These new images show the toy in full color, and it is looking a good match for the original Generation 1 cartoon Jetfire. The pictures originated here on Facebook, but some have been enhanced for better clarity by 2005 Boards member Alucard77 - check them out!

Original Source: Daca Toys Kronos Color Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Since we are celebrating Robots in Disguise in today's chapter of the 30 years of Transformers in 30 days, we thought now would be a great time to take a look at one of the many cool homages to Robots in Disguise that has come out across the last few years - the Transformers Collectors Club 2011 membership exclusive, Sideburn!

Sideburn was a redeco of the Transformers Classics Rodimus, which is a nice bit of self-referencing given that the Robots in Disguise Super Sideburn deco was itself based on Hot Rod's own deco. The deco is particularly well-suited to the mold and does a good job of evoking the character, and a clever paint job on the robot mode head helps to give Sideburn his own identity.

Overall, the TCC Sideburn was a particularly sharp deco and looked good on the Rodimus mold. If you're a fan of Robots in Disguise, you could do a lot worse than seeking this toy out for your collection. Check out SydneyY's excellent gallery and judge for yourself.

Transformers Collectors Club Exclusive Sideburn

Original Source: TFW's Transformers Collectors Club Sideburn Gallery Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A post on Transformers Colombia has revealed a cool new Transformers Kre-O bagged set - a "Mini Kreon" Optimus Prime with Grimlock set. The set is named "Dinobot Ride" and recreates the Optimus Prime riding Grimlock scene which is so popular in Age of Extinction promotional material. Check out the image at left and share your thoughts by hitting the discuss button below.

Original Source: Kre-O Optimus Prime and Grimlock Bagged Set Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Transformers Columbia, we have some new official images of the upcoming Transformers Generations Rattrap and Tankor, which includes in package pics for both toys. Be sure to check out a very welcome return of the classic Maximal and Vehicon faction logos on these packages!

Furthermore we have learned via a post on the Facebook page of online retailer Kapow Toys that Tankor and Rattrap are expected in July 2014, with Crosscut only delayed until September 2014. Please note, this is specific to one online retailer, and these dates may follow the expected Asian release dates so the US release window might lag behind slightly.

We repeat.

Nothing is cancelled! Rattrap, Tankor and Crosscut will all be released!

Original Source: Generations Rattrap and Tankor Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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During the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet revealed their 3rd Transformers Chevy Commercial (previously for Revenge Of The Fallen and Dark Of The Moon).

However, we did not get a chance to watch the full video and it is yet to be released officially.

But, we have stumbled upon the full length commercial on You Tube by TheDHCreator. It's still a recording off the screen at NYIAS but this is the best one yet. The video features what may possibly be a track composed by Steve Jablonsky for Michael Bay's Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

Original Source: The Complete Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Chevy Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.