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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 member Squallte sent us this news tip that The Loyal Subjects would be making a blue decoed Generation 2 version of their Grimlock vinyl figure. This Generation 2 Grimlock will be an exclusive release through Hastings comic stores. He's available to preorder now in store for $9.99, with that price rising to $12.99 on release.

Original Source: The Loyal Subjects Generation 2 Grimlock Figure @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Death's Head is an unusual character in Transformers lore. A "freelance peace keeping agent", he was used extensively during the golden era of the 1980s UK Transformers comics - particularly in the 1987 / 1988 story arcs which saw Galvatron timejump to the then-present day, with Rodimus and others in hot pursuit. However, while Death's Head had a lot of page-time in the UK Transformers comics, he never made it to the US Marvel Transformers comics - and because he was owned by Marvel rather than Hasbro, he's never been used in Transformers since, never mind getting a toy.

That has all changed though, because Death's Head has now had an action figure released in the 3.75 inch Marvel Infinite Series collection. He's richly detailed and features his axe, buckler and mace accessories - the axe and mace can replace his fists, like the classic artwork. He's a fun little figure, although the hard rubber skirt tends to limit his legs a bit.

Check out our gallery at the link below, yes?

Marvel Infinite Series Death's Head Gallery


(for those among you who like Doctor Who, yes, Death's Head met him, too...)

Original Source: Marvel Infinite Series Death's Head Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via the Weibo accounts of Rotree and Toyszone, we have a new look at the Warbotron WB-03-A not-Afterburner. This unofficial take on the Technobot Afterburner is big - very big! He's got a fairly Generation 1 look going on too along with his big and chunky design. Check out these latest images which also show the toy in its initial molded plastic colors after the break.

For those thinking "which third party Computron should I get?", TFW2005 member Cheem the Rup has also put together a few side-by-side pictures of the Warbotron and Maketoys Afterburners, allowing you to compare each group's take on the character.

Original Source: Warbotron WB-03-A Afterburner New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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We've seen the hints coming and today it was finally revealed. The second store exclusive in 2015 for the Transformers Collector's Club will be Marissa Faireborn! This will be the very first 3 ¾ inch human figure from the club and she'll be packaged with a non-transforming Afterburner figure (similar to past SDCC exclusives from Hasbro). No toy images have been shown yet, but we should see photos coming later this week on the TCC's Facebook page.

We'll keep you updated! Check it out after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Collector's Club 2015 Second Store Exclusive - Marissa Faireborn! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 boards member Cheem the Rup has passed along a test shot image of Dr. Wu's newest product, DW-M02 Mercenary - an upgrade kit for the Transformers: Age of Extinction Voyager Hound figure. Among other things, the kit mainly gives him his big ol' belly as seen in the film.

Check it after the jump!

Original Source: Dr. Wu DW-M02 Mercenary - AOE Voyager Hound Upgrade Kit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Last week we learned of yet another member in the independent world of competing Dinobots from the company CGenerations. Earlier today the company revealed its first prototype figure, which homages the Dinobot Sludge! The images include robot mode, dino mode, a heavily weaponized mode, and of course the leg of the combined mode. This figure also seems to be a large voyager size as it stands a full head and shoulder above AOE Evasion Mode Optimus Prime.

Check out the new images after the jump.

Original Source: GCreations SRK-01 ("Sludge") - Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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D-Drive has once again been cool enough to give us the heads up on what we can expect from the world of Transformers comics for next week!

On tap for our beloved Robots In Disguise next Wednesday, August 20th is:

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #32 DAWN O/T AUTOBOTS

(W) John Barber (A/CA) Andrew Griffith
AUTOBOTS VERSUS EARTH! OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS discover the humans' secret-and they aren't pleased with what they learn! Will the DECEPTICON's alliance tear down the peace-and will the world learn the CYBERTRONIANs are back?
TRANSFORMERS VS GI JOE #1 (SDCC variant covers A, B and 1-in-10 incentive)

(W) Tom Scioli, John Barber (A/CA) Tom Scioli
SPACE WAR I! Earth makes contact with an alien race-and G.I. JOE is on the front lines of first contact! But when the TRANSFORMERS arrive-their version of "peace" does not match our own...

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping list for August 20th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Word comes to us from the Transformers Colombia Facebook page of an exclusive release of Age of Extinction deluxe Crosshairs. The figure, who seems identical to his normal release, comes packaged in an Oreo cookie box to tie in with the promotional campaign running Oreo has with the movie. No additional information on this figure is available as of yet, or if the package includes delicious cookies. Only thing we know so far, is the package was released in with Spanish on the packaging and it includes 32 stickers. No word if the promotion will see a US release just yet.

But for now, check out the image after the break and share your thoughts no the boards!

Original Source: Transformers Age Of Extinction Crosshairs Oreo Cookie Exclusive? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Apple's iTunes website has updated with the brief, 3-page previews for both Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #32 and Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #2:

Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #32
SLAUGHTERHOUSE! The crew of the Lost Light are used to past decisions coming back to bite them, but nothing—not even an ULTRA MAGNUS-certified crash course in the law of unintended consequences—could have prepared them for the horrors of Sector 113. Be warned: this issue is not for the easily distressed—or the easily heartbroken.

Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #2
BOOTS ON THE GROUND! The war has begun—and no bars will be held! SCARLETT’s forces go head-to-head with MEGATRON’s hordes—and the most off-beat adventure in comic book history hits a new level of dangerous alliances, deadly invasions, and devastating betrayals!

Both will be released on Wednesday, August 27, but if you don't mind some spoilers, you can check out the previews after the jump!

Original Source: Double iTunes Preview - More than Meets the Eye #32 & Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Official Hasbro Transformers You Tube channel has posted a video announcing a special Fight Night for their Transformers: Battle Masters app.

A tournament will be held only on 15th, 16th and 17th August, 2014. The winners will receive Knockout as an unlockable.

Original Source: Transformers: Battle Masters - Fight Night @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The latest newsletter is in from Reprolabels with a focus on all the incredible Legends toys that have come out in recent months. Including in this month's newsletter are sets for Tailgate and Groundbuster, Skrapnel and Reflector, Swerve and Flanker, Cosmos and Payload, and Bumblebee and Blazemaster.

Rounding out the update is a HUGE set for Before and After's Six Sigma, designed to complement Reprolabels' Metroplex set.

And finally, for those who missed it, a couple of additions since the last major release, for FansToys Scoria and TFC's Gumball.

Original Source: Reprolabels August 2014 Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The Walmart exclusive Age of Extinction Legion Class figures have been sighted at US stores, thanks to sightings from oTFW2005.COM members ahchu and alkamist. These figures are available in single packs of Grimlock, Optimus Prime, Decepticon Stinger, and Bumblebee as well as a three-pack of Stinger and Bumblebee packaged with a deluxe class Strafe. These figures have also been sighted at Canadian Walmart stores, as Cybertron.CA member Gurrenken found a Stinger figure.

Feel free to join in with our community as Transformers toys are reported in our Sightings forum, which is arranged alphabetically by state. Canadian sightings can be found here at our sister site, Cybertron.CA. Many Transformers collectors are very helpful and friendly with assisting each other finding figures and just hanging out together locally. One of the greatest assets of a hobby is finding cool people to share it with! Happy hunting!

Original Source: Walmart Exclusive AOE Legion Class Figures - Out at US and Canadian Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom just dropped us a line with their latest newsletter. Check out all the updates from Robot Kingdom with the links below!
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Hi,
Here is a quick update from Robotkingdom.

Free TF Movie 3 Trading Cards for every orders and unsent Preorders!
For every USD50 ordered, 4 pack of TF Movie 3 Trading card will be included.
For over USD300 Order, A Card Album will also be included!

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Unique Toys DX-9 D04 Amor Set.
Prototype Photos Updated!
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Movie 4 TRU Exclusive Optimus Prime Evolution 2-Pack.
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Movie 4 Exclusive Silver Knight Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2-Pack.
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Marvel Legends Infinite The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Sealed Case of 8 with Green
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Pre-order, Start Shipping on 19th August 2014..
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Marvel Legends Infinite The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Sealed Case of 8 with Green Goblin. Preorder. Start shipping on 19th August 2014.

Xovergen TF-02 God Armor.
Pre-order, Available in November 2014.
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Xovergen TF-02 God Armor. Preorder. Available in November 2014.

Xovergen TF-02 God Armor with TF-01B TrailerForce Black Version
Pre-order, Available in November 2014.
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Xovergen TF-02 God Armor with TF-01B TrailerForce Black Version. Preorder. Available in November 2014.

Movie 4 Platinum Edition Generation Dinobot 5 Pack.
Pre-order, Available on 1st October 2014.
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Movie 4 Platinum Edition Generation Dinobot 5 Pack. Preorder. Available on 1st October 2014.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1235 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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New Jersey Collectors Con Summer Show Date August 17th 2014 Is This Sunday!

Holiday Inn – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, August 17th, 2014


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

• 9AM G.I. JOE RETALIATION EAGLEHAWK
• 9AM EARLY BIRD COFFEE MUG BUILD-ON BRICK MUG
• 9AM CALL OF DUTY AND HALO SDCC 2014 EXCLUSIVE MICRO FIGURES
• 9AM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 9AM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with DRIVER
• 10AM G.I. JOE RETALIATION EAGLEHAWK
• 10AM GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY PRESS BOX
• 10AM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 10AM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with DRIVER
• 11AM G.I. JOE 50th ANNIVERSARY DANGER AT THE DOCKS
• 11AM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 11AM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with DRIVER
• 12PM SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES STORM SHADOW
• 12PM KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON CLASS OF 1984 SDCC EXCLUSIVE SET
• 12PM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 12PM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with DRIVER
• 1PM MARVEL SDCC 2014 INFINITY GAUNLET
• 1PM ALL THREE S.H.FIGUARTS SUPER MARIO SETS
• 1PM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 1PM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with DRIVER
• 2PM G.I. JOE RETALIATION EAGLEHAWK
• 2PM TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS METROPLEX
• 2PM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 2PM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with Driver
• 3PM TRANSFORMERS SDCC DINOBOT SPECIAL EDITION SET
• 3PM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 3PM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with Driver
• 3:30PM NJCC MEGA DOOR PRIZE UNIQUE TOYS WAR LORD
• 3:30PM CUSTOM GIVEAWAY Fig-O-Tor
• 3:30PM CUSTOM GIVE AWAY NIGHT VIPER H.I.S.S. TANK with Driver

The summer NJCC 2014 features a huge dealer room for Transformers, Marvel, G.I. Joe, DC and 80's to current pop culture merchandise! NJCC is an action figure toy collector focused event. We will have many special industry guests including AARON ARCHER former Hasbro VP, toy designer and creative lead for all Transformers partnerships as well as Transformers Comic Book artist ANDREW GRIFFITH who is best known for his work on IDW’s Robots in Disguise. We will also be host to BOSS FIGHT STUDIO who are currently in the middle of launching the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. action figure line as well as pop culture guru and author MARK BELLOMO and finally Transformers Artist DAN KHANNA!

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: NJCC 2014 Summer Event Is This Sunday August 17th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformer's Collector's Club announced yesterday their second store exclusive figure to be Marissa Faireborn with Afterburner. As expected we have our first look at the actual toy representation of this character posted just now to the TCC's Facebook page.

From the TCC: The first "mock up" reveal of the TCC exclusive MARISSA FAIREBORN and AFTERBURNER vehicle! Join the Club so you will be able to pre-order when available. The final version will vary.

From what we can tell so far, this exclusive appears to come from the following GI Joe molds: the non-transforming Afterburner vehicle is the Wheel Blaster Bike from Firefly in the Retaliation movie line. The torso looks to be a combination of Resolute Scarlet while the head and legs is GIJCC Cover Girl/DTC Cover Girl. We'll update accordingly once new information is passed along. Hat tip to TFW member Computron34 for the assist.

What do you think of the full reveal? Let us know after the jump!

Original Source: TCC 2015 Exclusive Marissa Faireborn with Afterburner Toy Reveal @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: StayingInTheBox @ TFW2005.com

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Hat tip goes out to TFW2005 boards members Zidane56uk and Gingerchris for linking us to a selection of very neat Paladone licensed Transformers products. Including on Paladone's web store are several cool oddities that include Transformers coffee mugs, key chains, house keys, notebooks, and more. There's even a Bumblebee and Optimus Prime themed stress relief ball if you need to relax a little bit.

It's worth checking out, so make the jump and discuss the products in the forum thread!

Original Source: Transformers Paladone Licensed Products @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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You may remember that back in last July, we reported a new venture by Hasbro; where Shapeways (a company working with 3D printed material) would 3D print Fan Art based on Hasbro properties. Though it was initiated with My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, our members speculated that in the future we will see Transformers as well.

Sure enough, thanks to an Email received by 2005 Boards Member chroma23, Hasbro confirms that the new project will expand into Transformers.

Future projects include:

• Dragonvale
• Dungeons & Dragons
• Monopoly
• My Little Pony [already implemented]
• Scrabble (to be sold in US and Canada only)
• Transformers

You can read the entire letter, after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro And Shapeways To Sell 3D Printed Transformers Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers concept artist Emiliano Santalucia is at it yet again, posting up a new Generations Rattrap piece on his blog. In addition, he also has this to say:

"Yet another of my Transformers Generations figure designs!
Transformers Generations Rattrap! This was done shortly after Rhinox, Waspinator and Cosmos, and I got to do only the Robot mode. But it's one of my favorite sketches and I love how the toy turned out!"

Check it out and discuss after the jump!

Original Source: Emiliano Santalucia Generations Rattrap Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Prof. Heisenberg's Facebook page has updated with a reveal of their newest product: the Royal Arsenal kit, a set of G1-inspired guns for your MMC Feralcons/Predacons. The photos they've posted show off the weaponry being used by their respective wielders in various dynamic poses, a group shot, and a simple view of all the guns themselves.

Check it after the break!

Original Source: Prof. Heisenberg Royal Arsenal - MMC Feralcon Upgrade Kit (G1 Predacon Guns) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store dropped us a line to let us know they have some hot new Transformers fun up for preorder. Check out these latest Transformers Generations preorders - all due in or around September or October:

Generations Voyager Brainstorm
Generations Voyager 2014 Wave 4 case of four (2 x Brainstorm, 1 x Whirl and 1 x Roadbuster)

Generations Deluxe Arcee
Generations Deluxe Chromia
Generations Arcee and Chromia set of 2

Generations Legends Cosmos and Swerve set of 2

Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Sponsor Update - Generations Brainstorm, Arcee and Chromia up for preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Next Saturday, the first of many TFW2005 Articles will go live, focusing on a few Transformers toys that we couldn't help but keep returning to again and again. Could be attachment to the character/series. Could be a love for the engineering and design. Could just be because a toy is fun or something (Wait, toys can be fun?!)

But it's not just the article where the question is being posed. Before the article can be posted, the TFW2005 Staff is asking our very own readers and users the same question in the first entry of our Community Discussions!

This Month's Community Discussion's question and topic: Are there any toys in your collection that you keep returning to over and over again, and why? Swing on over to the discussion thread and let loose with your own opinion. You never know, you could see your respons shared when the article goes live next week!

Original Source: TFW2005 Community Discussion: Favorite Long-Term Figure? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hot Toys have updated their website with new official images, plus pricing and an expected release date, for their Optimus Prime - Starscream Version. The debut Transformers release from Hot Toys gives us a typically super-detailed design which Hot Toys are known for, along with some bizarre Starscream themed accessories which we can only assume the Hot Toys Optimus Prime plundered from the unconscious Decepticon Air Commander following a battle.

Like most Hot Toys releases, their Optimus Prime comes with a premium price of $344.99 - but the good news is release is not expected until July 2015, so you have plenty of time to save up. Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have a preorder open now - check it out!

Original Source: Hot Toys Optimus Prime (Starscream Version) Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The fourth figure in the Transformers Collectors Club Figure Subscription Service class of 2014 is now arriving! Next up is Treadshot, with his Arms Micron partner Catgut, based on the 1990 Action Master. Treadshot is a redeco of the Generations Warpath figure - be sure to watch your mailboxes for this exciting new release!

Original Source: TCC Figure Subscription Service Treadshot Now Arriving @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's an update that has been a long time coming - our full galleries of the Botcon 2014 show exclusives! 2014's Botcon set theme was "Pirates VS Knights", a concept which boiled down to a new faction being added to the lore - Alpha Trizer's new Knights of Cybertron were introduced, facing off against Cannonball and his Star Seeker space pirates!

We'll be posting these galleries in two parts, and for part 1, we're bringing you a look at this year's boxed set of Scorponok, Cannonball, Ferak, Ginrai and Devcon - five toys that all stand on their own as great designs (especially the Scorponok). We'll also be giving you a look at the attendee exclusive, Flamewar, and the completed customization class figure, Primal Prime.


Open all the links below to check out the galleries:


Botcon 2014 boxed set

Cannonball
Ferak with Tornado
Scorponok with Olin Zarak
Ginrai
Devcon

Botcon 2014 attendee exclusive

Flamewar

Botcon 2014 Customization class figure

Primal Prime

Original Source: TFW2005's Botcon 2014 Exclusives In-Hand Galleries - Part 1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2014 is a great year for Kelsey Grammer. And he sat down with Yahoo to talk about it. This is what he had to say about Transformers: Age Of Extinction…

Grammer had to leave the Transformers set to film his Expendables role but said, “Michael Bay was cool about it.” Like Stallone, Bay was also cool about line changes, telling him at one point, “You’re Kelsey Grammer. You can do whatever you want.”

Grammer’s most physical action scene involved throwing a Chinese man out of a car. It was eventually cut, though Grammer explained that Bay isn’t entirely to blame. “It was very violent, and it looked very violent.… Apparently the Chinese government had some input on these things, and they just didn’t want to see a Chinese national get thrown out of the car [laughs] — and then subsequently run over.”

Grammer got a glimpse of the Bay method during the shooting of one action scene as Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, and Jack Reynor were given a shock to the system by the infamously precocious director. “They start running, and Michael did not let them know how big the explosions were going to be. He said to me, ‘Watch this! Look! They’re really terrified. Look how fast they’re running!’”

You can read the rest of the article at Yahoo.

Original Source: Kelsey Grammer Explains A Deleted Scene From Transformers: Age Of Extinction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.