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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Hat tip to TFW2005 boards member LazyAza for pointing us towards the final product images for Mastermind Creations Talon the Aerial Assaulter! Talon is part of MMC's Reformatted line and part of the combiner team that homages the Generation 1 Predacons and their combined form Predaking, known as Feral Rex for the MMC release.

Talon is slated to be the next member of the team released and scheduled for retail release around the middle of June. Be sure to check out our sponsors for available preorders so you can add this beast to your collection and complete your Feral Rex combiner!

Jump directly to the new images here and continue the discussion in our mega-thread as more news breaks!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Talon Final Product Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Over the past few years we've known one fact about Hasbro for sure; If they trademark a name, they have plans for it.

This newsie was curious to know what Hasbro has applied for recently and stumbled upon the following names registered just last week.

• NIGHTBEAT (Trademark ID: 86261081)
• OVERLOAD (Trademark ID: 86261109)
• SUNSTREAKER (Trademark ID: 86261112)
• ROOK (Trademark ID: 86261119)
• STRONGARM (Trademark ID: 86261745)

You can click on the links above to visit United States Patent And Trademark Office and take a look at the application documents.

We currently have no idea what we'll see in the future regarding the new trademarks. But the fact that the names not registered under a Cartoon might mean it's toy only. So perhaps, Generations Toy Line?

Stay tuned with TFW2005 for the best Transformers News... first!

Original Source: New Hasbro Trademarks Reveal Possible Upcoming Generations Toys? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations have unveiled plans to release a redeco of their popular not-Sixshot, Terminus Hexatron. The teaser image, released via Weibo, refers to the new version as "Shadow Emissary". The image is a heavy photoshop, but based on what we can see and previous versions of Sixshot, we suspect this will be a black repaint modeled on one of the Lucky Draw Sixshots released in the early 2000s.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Hexatron Shadow Emissary Version @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Cybertron line wrapped up through 2006, but with the Transformers live action movie not arriving until the summer of 2007 and the associated toyline not being released until May 2007, Hasbro needed a filler line to fill the void. Hasbro took a cue from Takara’s Robot Masters line and introduced a short line that reimagined the classic Transformers characters in updated designs, ushering in the first Transformers Classics line. In Japan the newly merged Takara-Tomy released a short and controversial series called Transformers Kiss Players, featuring giant robots smooching girls who were drawn to look like pre-teens in the artwork. Yeah…

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 2006 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers 4 Age of Extinction merchandising is in full swing. We revealed that Frito-Lay is doing a TF4 campaign, and now OREO started their own. They recently sent a casting call for the Transformers themed commercial they'll shoot to promote the cookies, and the upcoming movie. And now we see the next phase of the campaign, awesome displays!

This one in particular is sent by the Instagram user ganjar95. It's in Indonesian, and features the Optimus Prime render we saw on the teaser poster. But with minor changes, notice the mouth plate and the red arms?

We're only 57 days away from the movie, and from the looks of it, we should get the commercial really soon. We'll keep you updated, in the meantime, be sure to check TFW for the best news, first!

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction OREO Display featuring Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Jagex have released a new video on Youtube to promote the "Founders Program" for the Transformers Universe MOTA. The Founders packs as previously reported have various tiered bonuses tied to them for early adopters, including access to various special items (and for the highest tier, figurines for you to have outside of the game).

Founders also get to play with six new warriors who are being marketed as "early access". The six are Ripraw, Deadheat, Doubletake, Astraea, Anomaly and Derail who sport some rather awesome names in this fan's opinion.

You can find out more about the Founders Packs here, and you can check out the six early access Transformers in action in the video below:

Original Source: Jagex Transformers Universe Founders Program Video Featuring Six New Characters @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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We have boxed images of TFC's next Ares figure Conabus aka (Headstrong). It looks like this figure is on track to have a mid-May release. This should be shipping to your favorite retailer in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime take a look at the additional images after the break and join in the discussion thread here on TFW2005.

Original Source: Unofficial TFC Toys Ares (Predaking) Conabus (Headstrong) Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TunaKaan @ TFW2005.com

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Paramount Pictures China have released two new movie stills from Transformers 4 Age of Extinction.

The pictures showcase arrogant designer Joshua (played by Stanley Tucci) and the head of the human created Transformers program, Su Yueming (played by Li Bingbing). You might recognize the second picture with Bingbing, it is the same scene from her solo character poster.

Be sure to check TFW as we bring you the best news as it happens.

Original Source: New Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Movie Stills featuring Stanley Tucci and Li Bingbing @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Trailbreaker77 @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of the TFC Weibo page we have some boxed images of the their Gumball aka (Streetwise) figure. This should be shipping to your favorite online retailer here in the next two weeks. Check after the break for the additional images, hit the discussion link to be taken to the thread.

Original Source: Unofficial TFC Toys Prometheus (Defensor) Gumball (Streetwise) Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Alan Oppenheimer will be taking part in a Q&A Panel this Sunday at 2 PM in the Hazel McCallion Ballroom at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre. This will be a free event for all 80s Toy Expo ticket holders.

Alan Oppenheimer is best known to fans of the ’80s for his voice work as Skeletor, Man-At-Arms and Mer-Man from Filmation’s cartoon He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in addition to Warpath, Seaspray and Beachcomber in The Transformers. Additionally Wrestling legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts will be a guest. Both will be available all day for autographs and photos.

The 2014 Canadian 80s Toy Expo will be May 4th at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre – 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.

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

Original Source: Alan Oppenheimer Panel at 80s Toy Expo this Sunday @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks once again to Apple's iTunes website, we now have the brief three-page preview for Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #29 - the second part of the season's opening story arc. The full issue is scheduled to be released May 14.

It's also worth noting that this provides us with a good sampling of colorist Joana Lafuente's work. We've recently learned that Joana will be indefinitely taking over coloring duties from Josh Burcham on the series (we love you, Josh!)

In related news, the first issue of MTMTE's second season, #28, is also out today. Be sure to pick it up!

Check the preview out after the jump - but of course, beware of spoilers that lie within...

Original Source: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #29 iTunes Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Finally… after tons of recordings from the TV at New York International Auto Show 2014, the official Transformers: Age Of Extinction Chevy Commercial is on You Tube. We have to thank our 2005 Boards Member MV95 for the upload.

The video is quality enough to notice certain things that were previously hard to see. For example, take a very good look at the Chevrolet Sonic RS. We won’t say more… Enjoy:

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toyworld have updated their website to show off a whole bunch of pictures of a black redeco of their Orion. Orion was based on the IDW Comics Optimus Prime design from the ongoing series. This black redeco borrows heavily from the Black Convoys, Scourges and Nemesis Primes of Transformers lines past and redecos Orion in black, dark grey and teal with red translucent plastic.

The page for the black Orion also teases that a black version of Toyworld's debut release, Hegemon, is also on the cards.

Original Source: Toyworld Orion Black Version / Nemesis Prime Colors @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More 3rd party news courtesy of the weibo page of redbeanyang, we have our first look at color prototypes of the Mech Ideas Techno Toon Titans Bluster and Trench. This 3rd party unofficial upcoming release of the Animated Huffer and Pipes feature Derrick J. Wyatt designs inspired by Mario and Luigi. After low preorders caused a brief cancellation of the product, PlanetSteelExpress.com currently has these available for preorder for $50.00 with an expected release date for July 2014.

Check out the images after the break!

Original Source: Mech Ideas Techno Toon Titans Bluster and Trench Color Prototype Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More new images from the weibo page of redbeanyang! Now we have our first look at colored prototype of Mech Ideas Gauntlet and Piston, Aka Unofficial Ironfist and Crankcase. Fans of IDW's mega-popular Last Stand of the Wreckers mini series will have an excellent representation of the weapon designer with a dent in his head, Ironfist. Not to be left out, IDW More Than Meets The Eye fans have a nice version of the scavenger who is missing a significant portion of his head, Crankcase. These two figures are scheduled for a May/June release and can be preordered at most of TFW's sponsors.

Check out these new images after the break!

Original Source: Mech Ideas Gauntlet and Piston Color Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2007 was the year that Transformers took the world by storm and once again became a household name, driven by the success of Dreamworks and Michael Bay’s explosive new take on the Transformers mythos. A massive toyline comprising several different segments for all audiences was launched to tie in to the movie, and the UK got a new Transformers comic based on the live-action movie universe, the first true ongoing comic for the UK since 1991 (barring the false starts in Generation 2 and Armada). Japan also embraced the live action movie, even going as far as to adopt the name “Optimus Prime” in the place of “Convoy”. They followed up the release of the movie with more reissues of classic toys.

Original Source: 30 Years of Transformers in 30 Days - 2007 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The official release date of the Age Of Extinction toys keeps getting closer and closer ... until then we may find some AOE toys on the shelves sparingly, which TFW2005 boards member Grimlockimus just did! We have our first reported retail sighting of the AOE Voyager figures as well as Power Attackers. Found at a Wisconsin K-Mart were the Voyager figures Grimlock and Evasion Mode Optimus Prime, marking this as the first US sighting of the figures. Also seen were Powers Attacker Bumblebee and Hound.

The Age Of Extinction toys are slated for official release on May 17. Happy hunting!

Original Source: Age Of Extinction Voyagers and Power Attackers Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of Action Robo's Facebook page, we have a new image of two of the members of the upcoming new combiner release from Maketoys. Quantron, their version of G1 Computron is estimated to be released June or July. Shown here are Celaritas (Lightspeed) and Blindfire (Strafe) in their vehicle modes in colored plastic. The figures apparently have clear orange plastic weapons. The figures in the set are rumored to come as a set of five, but given the representation here in this photo, maybe we'll see two 2-packs and a singular release for Metalstorm (Scattershot)?

Take a look at the new image after the break.

Original Source: Maketoys Quantron Celaritas and Blindfire Color Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Members are submitting quite a lot of Transformers: Age Of Extinction Promotional Campaigns happening all over the world.

Transformers 4 toys have started appearing in retail despite the fact that the street date is more than a week away. There are several threads on our News And Rumors Forum and you can find more info at our Transformers Sightings Forum, so that you can keep a look out.

Other merchandise such as AOE Green Tea Bottles are now appearing as well. Our members have started a small game at the thread. See if you can come up with what the movie characters would say while drinking the tea.

The Grimlock Standee is going around the world and it seems as though most would see it in front of your local theater. Age Of Extinction Toy Displays have started popping up as well.

And last but not least… our member GabrielPrime is reporting a train in China decorated with Transformers: Age Of Extinction art by Hasbro. The artwork features Bumblebee, Strafe and Scorn.

Stick with TFW2005 for some great news... soon.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Promotional Campaigns Around The World @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus celebrates 300 episodes of weekly podcasting by connecting the wrong mic to Garageband and then dumping his old mail onto Aaron and XXXXXXX's heads.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 300

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 300 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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As the Transformers Beast Hunters line continues to release its remaining figures, we've received word of a possible variant figure of the Deluxe Class Windrazor (part of the "upscaled Legions").

The Windrazor purchased uses gray instead of yellow plastic for the torso and overall color pallet has more green and grey plastic for the body. TFW member Avaran has provided some in-hand pictures of the figure along with an image of the packaging that has been unchanged showing the originally released Windrazor.

Will you try tracking this variant down to finish off your Prime collection? Check out the images and sound off after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters Deluxe Windrazor Variant? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Good news Canada! Along with the recent confirmation of Masterpiece Prowl seeing a Canadian release as a Toys R Us exclusive, it's been confirmed by cybertron.ca boards member Bruticus that the ever popular Masterpiece Grimlock will also be a Toys R Us exclusive!

Happy hunting Canada!

Original Source: Masterpiece Grimlock Confirmed for Toys R Us Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has posted a preview of the Botcon 2014 comic book. This two page preview of the story penned by Marty Isenberg of Beast Machines and Transformers Animated fame takes a lighter approach to storytelling with some good humor thrown in, and plenty of cameos on the second page of late Generation 1 and Generation 2 characters. The preview comic gives us our first taste of the personalities of the Botcon characters Ferak and Cannonball - Cannonball even lacks one arm in the artwork!

Be sure to check it out at the link above.

Original Source: Botcon 2014 Comic Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mobage have updated their Facebook page with details of the next event for their Transformers Legends mobile game. Next up is "Monstrosity", an event featuring the gigantic Decepticon, Trypticon - and with a title like that, it is possibly also a tie-in to the recent digital-first series from IDW by the same name.

The city-sized robotic Tyrannosaurus Rex, Trypticon, begins a campaign to level Autobot Headquarters in this week's TRANSFORMERS Legends episode: "Monstrosity". Play now! http://moba.ge/TRANSFORMERSLegends

Original Source: Transformers Legends Game Monstrosity Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We previously reported on a commercial for the Transformers Age of Extinction toyline, and now thanks to Kraina Bajki on Youtube, you can enjoy the English version of the commercial! The commercial focuses on the new Transformers: Age of Extinction Flip and Change Grimlock and One Step Optimus Prime - check it out below:

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction English Toy Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.