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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There's always been a trend toward making young, baby or "chibi" versions of characters as long as we can remember - from Young Indiana Jones to the Muppet Babies. Now it seems via third party Dr Q, a subline of Dr Wu, Transformers is getting a new take on this concept, starting with Grimlock. "Babylock", as this unlicensed piece is known, is a take on what a baby version of Grimlock might look like - assuming Grimlock ever was a baby and not just built by Wheeljack and Ratchet in a cave on Earth. Check out the images attached to this post and see what you think.

Original Source: Dr Q Babylock - l'il Grimlock! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Youtube account has updated with a pair of new video clips from the new show, Robots in Disguise. First up is a clip focusing on the more comedic elements of the show via the comic relief character, Fixit - though as the clip shows, there's much more to him than we do justice with in that brief statement.



Next up is a clip featuring Optimus Prime - you might consider this one a bit of a spoiler, so view with caution:



The Transformers Youtube page has also updated with the clips previously posted on Transformers.com.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Fixit and Optimus Prime Video Clips @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is something rather cool we thought we might share with you. Geekologie reports that a software engineer, Craig Kovatch, has made an Optimus Prime stained glass window. More amazing, this is his very first such stained glass window! It's made of 122 pieces of glass, and looks suitably spectacular. Check it out and see what you think.

Original Source: Amazing Stained Glass Optimus Prime Window @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Further to our earlier report, Beyond Home Entertainment has now confirmed that they will be releasing a complete Season 1 DVD boxed set for Transformers Rescue Bots. The set collects all 26 episodes of the show's first season, and is expected to be released on 2 March 2015.

Beyond Home Entertainment has also posted a listing for a DVD "Serve and Protect", which is also due to be released on 2 March 2015, and is expected to feature 7 episodes, based on the DVD's runtime of 154 minutes. It's thought that these will be the first seven episodes of the show's second season, given that Beyond are releasing DVDs with the show's entire run in order.

US fans, you may wish to find a way of importing these if you want the whole run of Transformers Rescue Bots on DVD, as Shout! Factory have announced they have no plans to do complete season boxed sets for the US.

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 1 Box Set Confirmed for Australia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This one is a bit of a mystery, so take it as a rumor for now.

TV listings including Zap2it and LocateTV are listing that the next four all-new episodes of Transformers Rescue Bots are all set to air on 1 February. Four episodes, back to back, starting at 7am, if this is to be believed.

The four episodes listed are Season 3 Episode 11 Did you see what I thaw?, 12 The Attack of Humungado, 13 Thieves Like Us and 14 Time After Time.

Take this as you find it - the listings on Zap2it are unclear on the latter three episodes, and we have reports that at least one fellow fan is seeing the first four episodes in these slots on their DVR. But if you're a Rescue Bots fan, you may want to set these up to record, just in case new episodes do show up at the given times.

Original Source: Rescue Bots Season 3 Episodes 11-14 all airing on 1 February? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ever since All Hail Megatron, IDW's version of Thundercracker has been one of the most interesting characters in the Transformers comics, and it's a depiction that's earning him not one but two new toys this year. Today we're taking a look at the smaller of the two, the Legends class Thundercracker.

This Thundercracker is based on the F-22 design that was designed by Guido Guidi for IDW, and it's a straight-up redeco of the excellent Legends class Starscream mold that was released in early 2014. It's a mold that features a simple but pleasing transformation, and a decent range of articulation. The deco is excellent, and arguably works far better on this toy than it did on Starscream.

While not as awesome as Powerglide or Bombshell, this Thundercracker is an excellent example of how to do a redeco. Legends class Skywarp to finish the Seeker trio, please, Hasbro?

Check out the gallery at the link below and see what you think of this fun toy:

Combiner Wars Legends Thundercracker

Original Source: TFW's Combiner Wars Thundercracker In-Hand Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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Via the Planet Iacon Facebook page, we now have our first full look at Takara's version of Superion, the first offering in their new Unite Warriors line (Takara's version of Hasbro's Combiner Wars). It seems this will be sold as a gift set, being labelled as "UW-01".

As many had been speculating, he does indeed include the missing member of the Aerialbots, Slingshot, rather than his replacement Alpha Bravo. Slingshot, as many had also been speculating, is a redeco of Firefly with what looks to be a new head. The other individual Aerialbots feature many deco differences from their US counterparts for increased G1-accuracy, also with Superion possessing white hands and feet rather than the black ones of the US release.

Also featured is our first look at Takara's version of Robots in Disguise Warrior Class Bumblebee, who also looks to feature a handful of deco differences from the Hasbro version.

Check it out after the jump!

Original Source: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion Revealed - Slingshot Confirmed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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3A has revealed their next Transformers Movie Figure, Dark Of The Moon Megatron! Preorders start at their Bambaland site starting on January 30th at 9AM. Read on to check it out!

Original Source: 3A Dark Of The Moon Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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From the recent issues of hobby magazines hitting stands now in Japan comes a scan featuring new images of the following:

• Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee
• Legends Megatron

Of note are the new images of Bumblebee's jetpack and an all new image of Legends Megatron!

Original Source: New Images Of Masterpiece G2 Bumblebee And Takara Legends Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Hot on the heels of the reveal for TakaraTomy's Combiner Wars Slingshot comes new listings from Toys R Us computers provided by Icespark. Japan gets all the good things eh? Sometimes we do too.

Item: 316077
TRA DEN DLX WILDRIDER
Original Retail: $16.99

Item: 316069
TRA DEN DLX slingshot
Original Retail: $16.99

Stay tuned for more details!

Original Source: Toys R Us Listings For Combiner Wars Slingshot And Wildrider @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Unique Toys, via Cybergeeks Alliance on Facebook, has revealed that they have an Octane in the works. Named Provider, this triple changer features some very nice detail. He's numbered as "Y-01", implying that Unique Toys may have more triple changers in mind for the future.

Check out the resin prototype images of the Provider after the break.

Original Source: Unique Toys Octane "Provider" @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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bzzztttttTRRANSFORMERSPODCASTfffvvvvskkkkkktttt***

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 338

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 338 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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In celebration of the 30 years of Transformers, two DVDs will be released this March to highlight two of the franchise's most iconic: Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

Staff edit:

These DVD's will be Australia released sets -
Please note that all DVDs available on this website are encoded for Region 4 only [Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Central America, The Caribbean, Mexico and South America (except French Guiana)]. Please be aware that countries other than Australia may need a multi-region DVD player in order to play Region 4 DVDs.

Each DVD will feature the character from various cartoons they appeared in, including G1, the Unicron Trilogy, Animated, and Transformers Prime. The running time listed for each DVD is 88 minutes, you'll likely be getting four episodes per character.

Here's the descriptions we have so far.

Optimus Prime:
Take a look back at the leader of the Autobots and the defender of Earth in this special DVD release. Featuring episodes from Generation 1, Unicron, Animated, and Prime.

Bumblebee:
Everyone's favourite Autobot shows what he can across three popular Transformers series. The plucky 'Goldbug' is in full voice as he takes on the evil Decepticons in Generation 1, Animated and Prime.

Check it out after the jump.

Original Source: 30 Years Of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee DVD's @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Children's Museum of Indianapolis will be displaying a special exhibit for the Season 1 of Transformers: Robots In Disguise.

The exhibit will be on display from March 7th, 2015 till July 26th, 2015. This indicates the possible US airdate for the series (which aligns with the previously heard rumour).

The site mentions the following:

TRANSFORMERS: Robots in Disguise™

March 7–July 26, 2015

As Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS franchise celebrates its 30th Anniversary, get ready for a museum exhibit that shows the fun and innovation that has gone into the creation of the iconic robots. This exhibit will showcase the heroic Autobots and villainous Decepticons, including favorites like Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Grimlock. Since their introduction in 1984, TRANSFORMERS characters have converted from robots to vehicles, jets, dinosaurs, and animals. The excitement and fast-paced action of a brand new animated series, Robots in Disguise from Hasbro Studios will debut in 2015 and the exhibit will feature new characters that will be sure to inspire families to create even more new stories. What are the secrets to creating something that can move and twist and contort itself into an entirely different being? TRANSFORMERS fans of all generations can use their own imaginations and explore the design and engineering that goes into crafting these beloved characters.

TRANSFORMERS, TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, the logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2015 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.

Original Source: Possible US Premiere Date For Transformers: Robots In Disguise Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Ontario Collectors Con will be giving away high end door prizes all day long on Sunday, February 1st at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre. Our first announcement is Takara’s MP-21 Masterpiece Bumblebee thanks to show sponsor The Toy Trove. You can check out The Toy Trove for a great selection of Masterpiece and 3rd party Transformers toys at the show as well as online and at their store in St. Catharines.

WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal will be a guest at the 2015 event. Along with Road Warrior Hawk, Animal was one-half of possibly the greatest tag team of all time: the Legion of Doom. Animal will be available for autographs & photos in face-paint with his trademark spiked shoulder pads.

Ontario Collectors Con 2015 is February 1st at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre – 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s and 90s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DC Universe etc), Wrestling, Power Rangers, and tons of other toys, comics and collectibles.

Original Source: Ontario Collectors Con Door Prize Announcement #1: Masterpiece Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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A quick meeting of mid-January minds brings Vangelus and Seth Buzzard together to get up to date and up to snuff and oh god I have a headache help me please

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 339

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 - 339 - January 16 2015 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom just dropped by with their latest round of news! G1 reissues, Masterpiece figures, check it all out 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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Hasbro Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Insecticons Box Set.
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Hasbro Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Insecticons Box Set. Pre-order, available 1 Feb 2015.

Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-23 Decepticon Exhaust with
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Photos and Release Date Updated!
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Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-23 Decepticon Exhaust with Exclusive Coin. Preorder. Start shipping on 21st March 2015.

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Release Date Updated!
Pre-order, Available on 21st March 2015.
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Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-21G Bumblebee G2 Ver..
Pre-order. Available in July 2015.
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Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 - Convoy.
Pre-order. Available in May 2015.
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Transformers Legends LG-13 Megatron.
Pre-order. Available in May 2015.
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Transformers Legends LG-13 Megatron.Preorder. Available in May 2015.

Unique Toys Y-01 Provider(Masterpiece Size).
Pre-order. Available in May 2015.
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Unique Toys Y-01 Provider(Masterpiece Size). Preorder. Available in May 2015.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1258 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The TakaraTomy website was updated earlier today to showcase Transformers Adventure (their version of the new Robots In Disguise cartoon)! There's not a ton of new information yet in the preview page with the exception of an image of Takara's TAV01 Bumblebee figure (Warrior Class Bumblebee).

Over on the Takara Twitter handle, it was also revealed that Ryohei Kimura will be voicing Bumblebee in Transformers Adventure.

Keep an eye on TFW2005 today as there is sure to be a lot dropping for Takara's Transformers Adventure toy line!

Original Source: Takara Website Update: Transformers Adventure! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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eHobby has just put up some new official images of Takara's Unite Warriors-01 Superion, giving us a clearer look at the set and how it differs from its US counterpart. Perhaps most notably, this confirms that Slingshot does indeed feature a brand new head sculpt.

Check the pics out after the break!

Original Source: New Official Images of Unite Warriors-01 Superion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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Ironhide is reborn! Now you can play as one of your most beloved Transformers characters on your mobile device.

DeNA announced the addition of Ironhide as a downloadable character on their Transformers: Age of Extinciton - The Game Facebook page.

Ironhide, the weapons specialist, has emerged from a covert mission with the Human military. Get him to the rest of the Autobots! Dismantle anything that stands in your way!

Download and play today!

Original Source: Age of Extinction Mobile Game - Download and play as Ironhide @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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As expected, a ton of new information and images just dropped for the TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure toy line! The first bit of listings comes courtesy of site sponsor BigBadToyStore. Here's what's included (most have stock photos, some still have blacked out placeholder images):

TAV-01 Bumblebee
TAV-02 Grimlock
TAV-03 Strongarm
TAV-04 Steeljaw
TAV-05 Fikushito (Fixit)
TAV-06 Underbite
TAV-07 Scoop (Generations repaint)
TAV-08 Strongarm (Repaint)
TAV-09 Swoop (Animated repaint)
TAV-10 Slag (Animated repaint)
TAV-11 Knock Out (TF Prime repaint)
TAV-12 Dreadwing (TF Prime repaint)
TAV-13 Nemesis Prime
TAV-14 Ultra Magnus (Beast Hunters repaint)
TAV-15 Lockdown (Animated repaint)
TAV-16 Bombshell
TAV-17 Shrapnel
TAV-18 Drift

Quite a bit of new toy news! Keep it locked here for more updates!

Original Source: Transformers Adventure Toy Listings! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro Studios attended the NATPE Conference in Miami (January 20th - 22nd) and highlighted the plans for their TV Programs. Among the list of TV Shows was Transformers: Robots In Disguise and Transformers: Rescue Bots. Hasbro Studios mainly focused on the US, Latin American and European segments and gave a vague idea as to when we will see the upcoming Transformers Animated Series.

We have with us the statement made and the poster from the conference.

Hasbro Studios stated that it is focusing its sales efforts on its four franchise titles: Littlest Pet Shop, Transformers Rescue Bots, My Little Pony and the soon-to-launch Transformers Robots in Disguise. "All of our franchise titles are being exhibited globally, with the exception of Robots in Disguise, which will launch in a few months on Cartoon Network in the U.S., Latin America and Europe," says Gustavo Gomez, the company’s sales director for Latin America. "Our priority is to work with our partners to keep our audience engaged in our content through all possible platforms," Gomez notes.

Considering all the facts and rumors, we can't state and exact release date for the series in US, Latin America and Europe. But we can speculate that the series will air in the April or May timeframe. If the series is aired earlier than that it would certainly be a treat for the fans.

Original Source: Statement From Hasbro Studios Regarding The Transformers: Robots In Disguise Airdate @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com

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Big news for Italian Transformers fans! For the first time since 2010, new Generations figures can be found at Italian retail. Board member SkyJack92 reports finding Combiner Wars Voyager Silverbolt at the Genoa Toys Center.

The hunt is on for Transformers fans in Italy.

Original Source: Combiner Wars Released in Italy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the weibo page of redbeanwang, we have our first few images of Mastermind Creations Felissaber! This final, yet optional, component to their Feral Rex combiner. Felissaber is remold of Tigris (aka Rampage) as a saber-toothed tiger. The head of the tiger has been made to be removed and can be utilized as a gauntlet. This figure can be used as an optional arm on Feral Rex to make him more symmetrical. He would replace Talon as an arm, who can then be attached to the back of Feral Rex. These images indicate that he's just about ready to ship to retailers if he hasn't already!

Take a look at the images after the break!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Felissaber In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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The time is soon coming for those excited for the upcoming Stinger figure from Takara's Movie Advance line. Site sponsor Robot Kingdom updated it's facebook page with in box images of the AD-27 Bumble Bee repaint, AD-32 Stinger, and is supposed to start shipping out on the 24th!

Check out more images after the jump!

Original Source: Stinger in Box Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.