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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Two weeks ago we brought you the news of actor Mark Wahlberg making an appearance in Sydney to reveal some footage from Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

The special Black Carpet Event was held today with many fans and press turning up with great excitement. The footage shown was same as the Cinemacon 2014 footage and our 2005 Boards Member sideswipe2005 was there at the event to bring us the details. He is sharing with us some of the photos he took and members OptimusJet and samurai drift are joining to let us in on what happened.

The discussion at the thread associated with this news post contains Spoilers… you are warned.

Original Source: Details From The Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Sydney Event With Mark Wahlberg @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly has announced a special lithograph which features characters from across the rich 30 year history of Transformers, drawn by artist Ed Pirrie! It's an awesome piece and it's limited to 1,250 prints. This one will only be available on a first-come first-served basis to pre-registered attendees of Auto Assembly 2014! You can check out a preview of the art at the link above.

Also, Auto Assembly have recently announced their first ever Artist's Alley, with attending guest artists including Jason Cardy, Kat Nicholson, Kris Carter and Liam Shalloo!

These talented artists join a guest lineup which includes the creative teams of IDW's Transformers: More than Meets the Eye, James Roberts, Alex Milne, Casey Coller and Joana Lafuente and Transformers Regeneration One, Simon Furman, Andrew Wildman, Stephen Baskerville and John-Paul Bove. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Flint Dille, writer of Transformers: the Movie and other classic cartoon episodes and voice actors Michael McConnohie (Generation 1 Cosmos and Tracks), Peter Spellos (Robots in Disguise Skybyte), Townsend Coleman (Transformers Animated Sentinel Prime) and David Sobolov (Beast Wars Depth Charge, Transformers Prime Shockwave).

Be sure to visit the Auto Assembly homepage for more information including how to book your place at this year's convention. Auto Assembly 2014 is being held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on 8-10 August 2014 - be sure to come along and join in this celebration of 30 years of Transformers!

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2014 Exclusive 30 Years of Transformers Litho @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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A Toy Commercial for the Transformers: Lost Age Movie Advanced Line has made its way to You Tube. The commercial runs for a whopping 5 minutes and is in Japanese. The toys interact with each other using Stop Motion Animation in a Diorama landscape. The commercial is presented like a story and gives us a good walk through the memory lane as the narrator presents the toys from previous Transformers movies leading up to the present movie; Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

Original Source: Transformers: Lost Age Movie Advanced Line Toy Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Jagex have posted their first "Under the Hood" behind the scenes video for the Transformers Universe MOTA game, showing off a behind the scenes look at the game and answering some commonly asked fan questions - other vehicle types like hovercrafts and aircraft are planned for a future, post launch update. They also explain a little more about customisation options for your characters in-game along with some information on different game modes, including the Elimination team deathmatch mode, Meteor Storm which sounds like a Capture the Flag style gameplay with the twist being the flags are resource hubs, and also Outerbase missions and Crisis team missions. The video is capped with some more information on the Founder's program and a chance to win a sweet Transformers Universe jacket. Check out the video below:

Original Source: Transformers Universe Game Under the Hood Behind the Scenes Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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More Promotions. Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia is getting ready for the release of Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

2005 Boards member len_d69 snapped these images while he was at a mall. The images feature the 2nd Poster of Optimus Prime, full body render of Bumblebee and 2 huge statues of Dark Of The Moon Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

Check out the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Hong Leong Bank Promotion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member GabrielPrime is bringing us a Promotional Campaign for the GAC Trumpchi E-Jet featuring a possible plot tie-in with Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

The video provided seems to be linked with the scenes filmed with actress Li Bingbing. So naturally, those who are highly sensitive to spoilers are advised now.

GAC has also updated their Official Website with their vehicles in Robot Mode (similar to the Chevy campaign).

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction GAC Trumpchi E-Jet Promotional Campaign @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Comic Book Movie's Youtube channel, we have a new trailer for Transformers: Age of Extinction to share with you. The trailer shows off more scenes with the human cast with brief snippets from previously seen action sequences. We are also given a glimpse of Kelsey Grammer's character, Harold Attinger, being sinister and threatening Mark Wahlberg's character. Check it out below:

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mobage have updated their Facebook page with some information on the latest Transformers Legends game event. The next event is titled "The Secret of Omega Supreme" and it is based on the classic Generation 1 cartoon episode of the same name, with Omega Supreme and the Constructicons playing a role in the event's plot.

Check out the full text of the update below:

A space beast is headed for Earth, attacking San Diego! Can the Autobots trap the creature, rescue the city and defeat the Constructicons before devastation comes to the harbor? Find out in this week's TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS episode "The Secret of Omega Supreme." http://moba.ge/TRANSFORMERSLegends

Original Source: Transformers Legends Game Secret of Omega Supreme Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We have yet another commercial for another Transformer: Age Of Extinction product placement; Duracell Batteries. The official Facebook page of Duracell also feature some promotional material as well.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Duracell Batteries Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Facebook page of Transformers Columbia we have our first images of the Dinobot Slog in-package as well as our first images of the Voyager Drift mold that has been rumored. Because the alt-mode choice of Drift here (and subsequent mold choice) can be considered movie spoilers, please only view the images if you want nothing spoiled for you! If you don't mind being spoiled slightly, Drift is in his helicopter mode, which will be using the Dark of the Moon Skyhammer mold (does this mean the Cyclonus rumor has a chance?).

Check out the images after the jump and let TFW know if you're digging these reveals!

Original Source: Age Of Extinction Voyager Drift and Slog In-package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Once again, hat tip goes out to the Transformers Columbia Facebook page for a new product reveal. This time we have our first look at the Platinium Edition Silver Knight Optimus Prime, which will be using the First Edition Optimus Prime leader class mold that was available through Amazon.com.

Check out the in-package and stock images after the jump.

Original Source: Platinium Edition Silver Knight Optimus Prime Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have dropped us a line to advise that they will be offering the sharp new deco of Perfect Effect's Warden - the Brave Maximus-themed Guardian - at many conventions starting with Botcon 2014 in June. The convention version release will be limited to 800 pieces worldwide and will feature an exclusive piece of box art. If you like Warden and this Brave Maximus deco works for you, be sure to look up Robot Kingdom at Botcon 2014 to be among the first to own the Guardian.

Original Source: Sponsor Update - Robot Kingdom Offering Perfect Effect Guardian at conventions in summer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received some new scans from Figure King which show off some cool new stuff coming out in Japan. There is another entry in the list of "weird and wonderful things Optimus Prime can turn into" with a Bearbrick x Transformers crossover, which features a version of Optimus Prime transforming into the iconic Bearbrick figure. It is only an unpainted resin prototype at this stage, so no word on whether the Bearbrick mode might have some special Transformers themed deco.

There are also some images showcasing the latest on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, who features an alternate shouting face (or maybe it's an "Open, dammit, open!" face). The Spike and Daniel figures are also shown in prototype form, and what little we can see suggests they are both based on their Season 3 silver jumpsuits.

There is also a callout showing the Tokyo Toy Show version of Masterpiece Streak. He is based on the original Generation 1 toy, so he's a full silver Datsun without the black roof. He also seems to be set to include the Amazon launchers, which have been recolored to have red bases on the launchers, rather than black.

There is also a look at a D-Arts Optimus Prime, and some of the new licensed product from Artstorm including the EX Gokin Optimus Prime and Grimlock. A big thanks goes to 2005 Boards member Type-R for sharing this with us.

Original Source: Figure King reveals Bearbrick Optimus Prime, Tokyo Toy Show Bluestreak and more @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Red Goblin @ TFW2005.com

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According to Alberta Film Ratings, there's a new trailer coming for Transformers 4 Age of Extinction.

It is labeled as the ''fourth trailer'' but techically, it's the third one if you count the Superbowl TV spot. It is rated PG and has the running time of 1:38 minutes. We don't know much about it, but with the recent TV spot reveals, there's a strong chance that we may see it this week.

We'll keep you updated as we get more information.

Original Source: New Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Trailer Rated @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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More Transformers merchandise sightings for you, and next up on the sighting list it is some new Kre-O releases! The Movie series Custom Kreons Wave 1 - which includes Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Drift and Lockdown have been sighted at Toys R Us stores in Frederick, MD and the SF Bay area in California.

That is not all though, because the Wave 5 Kreon Blind Bags (or if you prefer, Movie Wave 1) have also been spotted in the SF Bay area in California. This latest set of 12 Kreons adds the likes of Wingspan, Misfire, Mindwipe, Nightbeat, Trypticon, Highbrow, and Skrapnel into the mix.

A big shout out to 2005 Boards members Sideswipe1954 and deltagod for the heads up!

Original Source: Age of Extinction Movie Custom Kreons Wave 1 and Blind Bag Kreons Wave 5 Appearing at Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It seems that today is the day for stores getting more awesome Transformers related merchandise in stock, following last weekend's official street date. The Pop Vinyl Transformers by Funko - consisting of cute SD versions of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Drift - have been sighted at TRU in California and have also appeared at retail in Massachusetts. A big thanks to JukeOutlander and korean_taco for the heads up on these releases.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Pop Vinyl Figures Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Hat tip to TFW2005 boards members harveydent and JukeOutlander for letting us know they found the 30th Anniversary Mini Figures and 3D puzzles at US retail today. These sets are a fun nod to past and present characters of our hobby, which come in 5-pack sets, single figures, and blind packs.

Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: 30th Anniversary Mini Figures and 3D Puzzles Purchased at Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Red Goblin @ TFW2005.com

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You guys might remember the first piece of viral campaign for Transformers 4 Age of Extinction, which was ''Transformers are Dangerous.''

Now the website is updated with more cool stuff regarding our world's view of Transformers and the battle of Chicago which accured during Dark of The Moon. You can check out various newspaper articles from all around the country, download some great wallpapers (like the ones we saw on the set) and watch the video featuring some of the news reporting the attack on Chicago.

You can check out the video below and visit the website here for more great stuff. And remember...

Stay Alert, Be Vigilant, Keep Earth Human.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Viral Campaign Update - Keep Earth Human @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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As we were told, the Transformers: Age Of Extinction footage shown in Sydney yesterday came from the Cinemacon footage which was revealed by some journalists at that time. But, it's one thing to hear a footage description from the press and an entirely different thing to hear it from a perspective of a fan.

2005 Boards Member JonnyBoy is sharing what he saw via his company blog.

Now, of all the footage descriptions we've read so far… this is the most detailed of them all and contains major spoilers.

Furthermore, our member is answering questions based on the footage he saw, at the thread associated with this news post.

Spoilers! You are warned.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Sydney Footage Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Remember the first confirmation we received of the Transformers and Evangelion Crossover? Many fans speculated the Optimus Prime art we saw in the Dengeki Hobby Magazine image could indeed be a new Masterpiece Optimus Prime repaint. Well, breaking news folks, a new MP-10 Convoy is on it's way with trailer, accessories, and all!

Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Hate-triot we have two new scans showing off the new "Eva Mode" deco, trailer, and accessories (which appear to include all accessories from the original release of MP-10).

Check out the images for yourself after the jump and sound off!

Edit- More details from the scans:

Release date: November
Price: 25,000yen (~$245 USD)
Pre-order opens: 12 June

Original Source: Evangelion Masterpiece Optimus Prime Revealed (MP-10 Convoy Mode "Eva") @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Did you know, Transformers fans, that today marks another 30th anniversary milestone in the history of Transformers? Yes indeed, today is the 30th anniversary of what is thought to be the first ever post about Transformers on the internet - or rather, the proto-internet Usenet groups.

You can check out the archived post here, via Google Groups.

Sadly the first post ever about Transformers on the internet was in fact, complaining about Transformers! The post, a review of Marvel Comics' Transformers #1, picks fault with Bill Mantlo's plot and Ralph Macchio's script, and the massive amount of infodumping used to introduce the characters - valid complaints, particularly the infodumping (check out an example at left). The final verdict?

My vote for worst comic of the year would have to go to Marvel's
TRANSFORMERS #1. Has anyone out there seen it? I'm still trying
to figure out why I wanted to spend $.75 on it in the first place,
but any reason I may have had was inadequate.

Or, to borrow a turn of phrase from the TFwiki: "The Transformers launched in 1984 and was ruined FOREVER!"


In all seriousness, much as the original creative team behind the Transformers in the 1980s could not foresee the huge phenomenon that Transformers would become, neither could those reading that first comic and sharing their thoughts about its humble beginnings begin to imagine where it all might finally lead to, 30 years later, with fans ever ready to lend a similarly critical eye to all new Transformers media.


Here's to 30 years of talk about the Transformers on the internet! None of this - this website, our fan community, and indeed even many of the fan-oriented releases from Hasbro - would exist without you coming together and discussing Transformers - and like the Transformers franchise itself, it all came from a humble beginning, 30 years ago this day.

Original Source: This day in Transformers history - 1984 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Join Seth Buzzard in his journey up the cavern of podcasting, where Vangelus not only meets him, but discusses Transformers with him.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 305

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 305 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1293 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Newsarama, we have with us the Full Preview of Transformers: Robots In Disguise #29 - Dawn Of The Autobots.

Official Synopsis:
DETONATION BOULEVARD! Who is MARISSA FAIREBORN-and why does she want OPTIMUS PRIME dead?! And more importantly... how did she start working with on of the AUTOBOTS deadliest enemies...? Dangerous allegiences form, thanks to the terrifying shape the CYBERTRONIANS have twisted planet Earth into!

We've mirrored the pages here. Check 'em out, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise #29 - Dawn Of The Autobots Full Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has made a statement that new content will be made available on the Transformers: Age Of Extinction App today.

"New content is hitting the official Transformers: Age of Extinction app today, including a new trailer for the upcoming Activision game Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark!"

You can download the App on your iOS device or on your Android device.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction App To Receive An Update Today @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.