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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Many of our 2005 Boards Members saw this coming and yes; Paramount is officially changing the Transformers: Age Of Extinction Release Date on certain countries due to FIFA World Cup 2014.

Paramount officials spoke to Business Week regarding the matter.

"When the robot hero Optimus Prime returns to movie theaters in June, his toughest foes might not be other transformers but Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Paramount Pictures (VIAB) will release Transformers: Age of Extinction in the U.S., Asia, and parts of Europe smack in the middle of soccer’s World Cup, which runs from June 12 through July 13 in Brazil. The studio will delay the movie’s launch date in many soccer-crazed countries until after the tournament ends to avoid a dent in the box office.

The World Cup, the second-biggest global sporting event after the Olympics, coincides with the peak of the movie industry’s big-budget summer season. “The World Cup will continue to pose more and more of an issue,” says Anthony Marcoly, president of international distribution at Paramount, which is owned by Viacom."

For many Football/Soccer playing countries the new release date is end of July or early August. You can read the Revised Release Dates at the Official Transformers Movie Website.

Original Source: Changes To Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Release Schedule Due To FIFA World Cup 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group MakeToys has been on a roll lately and they do not appear to be slowing down. Announced earlier today on their website are plans for a new Citybot transformer named Pandinus. This figure is a clear homage to the menacing Decepticon Scorponok, but the design sketches reveal a very different take on the character while still remaining true and recognizable to the Generation 1 character. MakeToys provided a brief description of this next Citybot:

The Next Citybot will be Pandinus! The Pandinus is under development and we are revealing some of the conceptual sketches. The initial idea was to develop a bulky and muscular character that can transform into a giant scorpion and a ruined city. It features a pair of giant claw-like arms and a huge scorpion stinger. Further information on gimmicks and an alternate mode will be announced later.

No other information is available at this time, so keep it locked on TFW to stay up to date as this project rolls along. Images after the jump!

Original Source: MakeToys Announces Citybot MCB-03 Pandinus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has uploaded a video going behind the scenes of their Transformers: Age Of Extinction Toyline Commercial.

Based on the footage on this video, we are yet to see some more commercials. Specifically a commercial featuring Bumblebee to advertise Mega One Step Bumblebee.

A behind the scenes look at the official Transformers Movie Collection TV Commercial Shoot! Check out the real Transformers movie vehicles including Western Star Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Camaro. See the crew in action!

Original Source: Behind The Scenes Video Of Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Toyline Commercials @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via TV Shows on DVD we can share with you a press release from Shout Factory about the upcoming Transformers Animated DVD release. The series is set to be released on DVD on June 10th this year in both a full series boxed set collecting all 42 episodes of the show, as well as a separate DVD containing just the previously unreleased third season. According to this press release, the full series set will be an Amazon exclusive when it launches, while the third season set will be a wider release - read on to check out the full text of the press release.

Original Source: Transformers Animated DVD Release Updates and Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club have updated their Facebook page with new images of their online store exclusive Transmutate figure. Transmutate is a redeco of Transformers Prime First Edition Arcee, based on the tragic character from Beast Wars. She comes in a collector's edition foam box which also has a space to fit in this year's Collectors Club membership renewal figure, Rampage.

The TCC Transmutate figure is now available for preorder for TCC members - click here to purchase yours from the TCC store!

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Transmutate Images, Preorders Live Now! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Also via Transformers Colombia, we have a look at the Toys R Us exclusive Age of Extinction Evolutions Optimus Prime set. The Evolutions sets pair the modern Age of Extinction toys with toys representing the classic forms of the characters they are paired with, and this Evolutions Optimus Prime set is the crown jewel of the series, pairing the Age of Extinction Evasion Optimus Prime with a redeco of Classics Voyager Optimus Prime.

Both toys have new decos for this set - Evasion Optimus Prime now sports more silver in his molded plastic parts and has flames painted on the sides of the cab in place of the regular retail version's silver stripes. Classics Optimus Prime is done to resemble the Generation 1 deco of the toy, with G1 styled tampos on the knees, chromed upper legs and a chromed bumper, with the chrome matching where the original 1984 Optimus Prime had chrome. This set is coming soon as a Toys R Us exclusive, be sure to check it out.

Original Source: Transformers Age of Extinction Evolutions Optimus Prime Two-Pack Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Fresh from the Transformers Colombia Facebook page, we have a look at a two pack of the Transformers: Age of Extinction Flip and Change Optimus Prime and Grimlock figures. This version collects the two toys who are usually sold separately at retail, and assembles them into a single two pack. And while it might be a trick of photoshop in the photos, it seems as though the two pack versions might feature darker paint compared to their single pack releases.

No word on when this might be coming out, or if it might be a store exclusive set, although it seems likely that this will be an exclusive of some description.

Original Source: Age of Extinction Flip and Change Optimus Prime and Grimlock Two-Pack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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The Autobots have located a hidden Decepticon facility. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Dinobot Slash are on a mission to raid the factory. The menacing Decepticon Galvatron is waiting! Built for the way you play, KRE-O Transformers building sets let you invent your own awesome battles! Build a Decepticon bot-making factory and create an Autobot counterattack to shut it down. Inside the factory, assemble a towering robot in the maintenance dock, hang blueprints on the walls, and place under-construction bot heads in replicator chambers. Defend the factory with the launching missile that's ready to blast intruders. Use the crane claw to pick up parts or bots,and dangle them over the furnace.

Check out all the new Kre-O Galvatron Factory Battle Iimages after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Kre-O Galvatron Factory Battle Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The foundation which the Transformers Franchise is built upon consists of Robots and Cars. Entertainment Weekly decided to talk this subject matter with Director Michael Bay who is busy with Transformers: Age Of Extinction. You might expect him to talk about Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, but instead he's enthusiastic to talk about Lockdown and Galvatron.

"The first time, I had to beg for vehicles," [Michael Bay] says. "But now — I am not kidding you — every car company says, 'We will fly out any car to show you so it can be in the movie.'" With one catch, he adds: "As long as it's one of the good guys."

...Bay managed to sign the Lamborghini Aventador as galactic bounty hunter Lockdown. “He’s just a bounty hunter, so they were okay with that,” Bay says with a laugh.

Meanwhile, Daimler Trucks North America supplied a 2014 Freightliner Argosyfor one of the villains (rumored to be Nemesis Prime). “They spent literally a million and a half dollars designing [it], and they paid for it,” Bay says. “They see the value of what this movie does for the car world.”

The interview was not lengthy but the director had few words to say about Bumblebee as well. You can read it at EW.

Original Source: Michael Bay Talks About The Vehicles Of Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Sightings news for you this morning, Transformers fans! The new Transformers Age of Extinction Evolutions Strafe set, a Toys R Us exclusive set pairing the Age of Extinction Deluxe Strafe with a G1 Swoop themed Mini-Con redeco, has been sighted in Toys R Us stores in California and Lancaster, PA. Amusingly, the side of the packaging got Generation 1 Swoop and Generation 1 Strafe mixed up, so the side of the packaging shows a picture of the artwork of Generation 1 Strafe rather than Swoop.

Of note is that the Evolutions Slug pack was not sighted at the same time in either location in spite of both appearing together in Hong Kong, suggesting that these are in fact being released one at a time?

Original Source: Age of Extinction Toys R Us Exclusive Evolutions Strafe Set Released in US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Official images posted on Transformers Colombia give us our first look at the Rescue Bots Mini Dinos Chase and Boulder. For these mini figures, Chase is a Stegosaurus and Boulder is a triceratops. Both feature a one-step spring loaded transformation. Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: Rescue Bots Mini-Dinos Boulder and Chase Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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More Rescue Bots news for you now - and we have some new sightings to report. Both the Mini-dino versions of Blades and Heatwave, and the large electronic version of Optimus Primal - a T-Rex themed Optimus Prime rescue dino - have been sighted at US retail. The $3.99 Mini-dino Blades and Heatwave were spotted at Toys R Us in Frederick, MD, while the $34.99 Optimus Primal who has 20+ sounds and phrases according to his box was spotted in California, and again that one was spotted at TRU.

Seems like TRU is the way to go right now for new Transformers toys, folks!

Original Source: Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Mini-Dinos Blades and Heatwave Released in the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another sighting at the Toys R Us in Frederick, MD are these cool new Mr Potato Head Transformers! While you can't change the face the same as classic Mr Potato Heads, you can change them from robot to vehicle forms by swapping out different parts. Two versions ave been spotted - an Optimus Prime version and a Starscream version. Big thanks to 2005 Boards member Sideswipe1954 for the news tip.

Original Source: Transformers Mr Potato Heads Optimus Prime and Starscream Released in the US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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With the pun intended on the title, it seems as though Transformers: Age Of Extinction Mash'ems have arrived at retail.

Mash'ems are super-deformed figures manufactured by Tech4Kids. You can squish them, throw them, smash them with each other but they will retain their shape. The company revealed that they will be releasing Transformers: Age Of Extinction Mash'ems under the license of Hasbro. They previously released figures based on the Transformers: Prime line and the TF4 Mash'ems were first revealed at the 2014 UK Toy Fair.

2005 Boards Member Yaujta found the Mash'em Fist Flyers at a Walmart in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania while our member wikkiddavis is bringing us an image featuring Optimus Prime, Drift, Bumblebee, Lockdown and Crosshairs Mash’ems.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Mash'ems Hits Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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As a "little" marketing stunt by Hasbro to promote both the Transformers: Age Of Extinction movie and toyline, this giant Grimlock comes smashing through the Jing'An Temple, Shanghai.

It is kind of ironic that Grimlock is smashing through a temple with the name meaning "Temple of Peace and Tranquility" but it's awesome to look at.

Thanks to many Instagram accounts, we have some cool images. Check’em out, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Grimlock At Jing'An Temple, Shanghai @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hong Leong Bank, Malaysia is issuing a special promotional Debit Card to celebrate Transformers: Age Of Extinction. The card comes with a special G1 Bumblebee pouch and what looks like some details of a contest to win Transformers 4 merchandise.

The bank also invites their customers for a special screening of Transformers: Age Of Extinction on June 25; a day earlier than the official Malaysian Release Date of the movie.

The images were added by the Facebook user Aqil Azim.

Original Source: A Special Screening Of Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction On 25th June In Malaysia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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GabrielPrime of 2005 Boards is back with another bunch of cool Transformers: Age Of Extinction stuff. This time he's showing off some of the PR materials he received which includes some awesome designs for T-Shirts.

The images consists of AOE Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Lockdown, Drift and Bumblebee. Some of the designs feel as though they were early concept art, judging by the slight differences.

Speaking of apparel, primal789 is sharing with us an image of Transformers 4 Bumblebee Sandals.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Licensed Apparel Designs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Shogo Hasui has tweeted a new image of the upcoming Masterpiece Wheeljack. This latest image of MP-20 has Wheeljack pictured alongside the Autobot Prowl, and is the first in-hand picture of Wheeljack in full color. According to the text accompanying the tweet, the Wheeljack that Mr Hasui is showing us here is a test shot, so there may still be some tweeks made to the deco of the toy between now and when Wheeljack is released.

We think Masterpiece Wheeljack is looking extremely sharp, what do you think? Leave your comments in the discussion thread linked below!

Original Source: Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The cool new Transformers Cloud Megatron has been released in Japan - and via 2005 Boards member Masabon, we can share some in hand images with you! Cloud Megatron is an E-Hobby exclusive and a redeco of the GDO Voyager Megatron, itself a remold of the Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Bludgeon. It's a pretty sharp looking deco for the inaugural Decepticon in this lineup - check out the pics and see what you think.

Original Source: Transformers Cloud Megatron In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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In Transformers 4: Age of Extinction, Optimus Prime and the Autobots face dangerous new enemies from our planet and beyond. To protect the people of Earth, the Autobots join forces with a group of powerful new allies the Dinobots!

The Autobots are battling the Decepticon bounty hunter Lockdown and his bot-capturing attack ship in the Lockdown Air Raid Set. The Cell Block Breakout set you cab build a prison cell with a removable door, and a raging Strafe pterodactyl with powerful claws and a chomping jaw. The Dinobot Charge includes Autobot Drift and Scorn Street Chase includes Crosshairs.

Check out all the new Kre-O Transformers 4 Age of Extinction images after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Kre-O Set Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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We have with us some Commercials / Demo Videos for Transformers: Age Of Extinction Kre-O sets.

The commercials feature:

• Galvatron Factory Battle Set
• Grimlock Street Attack Set
• Optimus Prime Dino Hauler Set
• Lockdown Air Raid Set

Check out the videos, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers 4 Age Of Extinction Kre-O Commercials @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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FansProjectCore is set to make their return to TFcon Toronto 2014. Look for their booth in the dealer room as well as information as part of the 3rd Party Product Preview on the Saturday for all the details.

TFcon Toronto – The world's largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place July 11th to 13th, 2014. TFcon will return to the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers. You can book your discounted room now via the 2014 hotel reservation website. TFcon Toronto preregistration is now online. This is the only way to reserve the 2014 exclusive MASTERPIECE SHAFTER and to sign up for the customizing classes.

TFcon Toronto 2014 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including SUSAN BLU the voice of Generation 1 Arcee and voice director for Beast Wars, Beast Machines and Transformers Animated, GARRY CHALK the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines and Optimus Prime in Armada, Energon and Cybertron as well as AARON ARCHER former Creative Lead for all Transformers partnerships, NEIL KAPLAN the voice of Optimus Prime in Robots in Disguise, SARAH STONE artist for IDW’s Transformers: Windblade miniseries, Transformers: Robots in Disguise ongoing series comic book artist ANDREW GRIFFITH, Transformers Colorist JOSH PEREZ and a live performance by THE CYBERTRONIC SPREE with more TBA.

Original Source: FansProjectCore to attend TFcon Toronto 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFsource just dropped us a line with their most recent Sourcenews! Start your week off by checking out what's new over at the Source!

Greetings Sourcefans!
Check out the site this week for new preorders like FansToys FT-06 Sever - Early Bird Save $20 - Iron Dibits No.3, Sentinels Megadrive Megatron, MP-08X Masterpiece King Grimlock - 2nd Production Run, Unique Toys - War Lord - Full Set of 5 Figures - Loose Figure Set, X2 Toys - XT005 Gemini Set of Furrow & Rotor With DKR002, TFC Toys - Project Ares - TFC-04 Aethon, TFC Toys - Prometheus - Warning Line, ToyWorld - TW-01B - Hegemon - 2nd Edition, MMC R-01D Shadow Emissary and we've listed all of the Transformers Age of Extinction - Movie Advanced - Japanese Figures! Be sure to check out our newest instock items, like KFC - EAVI METAL - Phase One C - Surgeon, KFC - EAVI METAL Phase Three: A - Citizen Stack, Make Toys - Armageddon - Add-on Kit, Unique Toys Soundmixer, TFC Toys - TFC-009 Gear Of War 3, and a restock of the very popular Make Toys - Green Giant and Unique Toys Mania King! The TFsource 3rd Annual Spring Cleaning Sale continues with over 200 items up to 75% off. Lots of great deals, deeper discounts taken on many existing sale items! Be sure to visit the Source Blog for our latest Source Articles, Reviews and Interviews! Visit our sister site theToySource.com for non-transformers collectibles! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. New preorder up - FansToys FT-06 Sever!
2. MP-08X Masterpiece King Grimlock - 2nd Production Run Preorder Up!
3. Transformers Age of Extinction - Movie Advanced - Japanese Figures - preorders up!
4. New preorder up - Sentinels Megadrive Megatron!
5. New preorder up - TFC Toys - Prometheus - Warning Line and Ares - Aethon!
6. TW-01B Hegemon 2nd Edition Preorder Update!
7. Unique Toys - New Instock and Restocked Items!
8. Now Up For Preorder - R-01D Shadow Emissary!
9. Make Toys Green Giant Restocked!
10. Warbotron Preorder Update!
11. 3rd Party Customs Update!
12. TFsource 3rd Annual Spring Cleaning Sale!
13. theToySource Updates!
14. Source Blog Updates!
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource

Original Source: TFsource Sourcenews for May 27, 2014! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a pre-order listing first put up by TFW sponsor BigBadToyStore, third party group FansToys have announced their next project which will continue their lineup of Masterpiece styled Dinobot releases. This time around they will be tackling FT-06 Sever, which is an homage to the Generation 1 Dinobot Snarl. FansToys have made a name for themselves ever since their first release of the Masterpiece-esque Quakewave and have been building much hype with their Masterpiece style Dinobots as well (Scorn being the first to hopefully be released at the end of this month).

Pre-order listings for Sever are now live on both BigBadToyStore and TFsource, both of which include an early-bird discount if you pre-order before July 31st.

Check out the design sketch and pre-order listings after the jump.

Original Source: FansToys FT-06 Sever (G1 Snarl) Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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According to a listing by site sponsor Robot Kingodom, the Hasbro Toys R Us exclusive Masterpiece Sunstorm is set for a June 2014 release. Hasbro has made several attempts this year to announce -> release immediately or quickly, and with this dropping in June, it's possible another rapid fire round is coming just in time for Botcon (or maybe SDCC, the following month). That is, if it pans out. Check out the pre order above and discuss on the forums!

Original Source: Masterpiece Sunstorm due in June? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.