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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Corey Butron the G1 (and the recent Transformers: Animated) voice of Shockwave, answered some fan questions at his Official Forum.

When asked…
“...with regards to the live action Michael Bay movies, were you ever contacted about reprising? I can't imagine anyone else being shockwave except you; sadly he doesn't appear (and they even got frank welker back but not as megatron and they forgot to make his soundwave voice awesome)."

Mr. Burton’s answer was…
"I was given the opportunity to audition for Jazz (a totally incomprehensible request for me to even attempt), and "Brawl" (you might recall I was Brawn in the early series), but it was just a one line "cameo" bit that didn't seem worth jumping through all the audition hoops, just for a 2-second bit of scale rate "incidental" VO work.
It is rumored that David Warner himself has been under consideration for the next live-action/CGI movie production, as Shockwave - which I feel is entirely appropriate, given Mr. Bay's propensity for casting Screen Personalities over multi-voiced off-camera "cartoon" character voice actors - and Mr. Warner's outstanding history of consistently vivid and "savory" character performances (a much under-appreciated and impressively versatile master craftsman in the fine art of Acting, across the entire spectrum of audio/visual performance media). I wish them nothing but the very best for the wildly successful franchise; and have practically no interest in that kind of mega-budget movie enterprise involvement. I'm much too busy as it is, and thoroughly rewarded already many times over for the work I've done under the Transformers brand."

David Warner has often played villains, in films such as Tron (1982) and television series such as Batman: The Animated Series playing Ra's al Ghul, the anti-mutant scientist Herbert Landon in Spider-Man: The Animated Series as well as rogue agent Alpha in the animated Men in Black series.

Do you think that Mr. Warner will be a better Shockwave for Transformers: Dark of the Moon?

Original Source: Corey Burton Uninterested In Reprising Shockwave For Transformers 3, David Warner Is Rumored @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Although many of us still have hopes of seeing a return of Generation 1 combiners, the closest we have gotten to a Classics release of Devastator was found in the 5 team Energon gestalt. Some third party accessory makers have centered on upgrading the old G1 Robo-Smasher victims, TFClub seems to be heading on a different direction. Pictured after the jump are some new images from their new Not-Constructicon line of figures: Not-Scavenger and Not-Hoist. Maybe in the future we will finally see a Gravedigger, Hauler, or maybe a Hightower, giving us all the true architects of Crystal City.

Original Source: New Prototype Images of TFCLUB Not-Scavenger & Not-Hook @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Fans wanted to know more about the recent Transformers: Foundation Issue #1 Incentive Cover.

The line art has been done by artist Andrew Griffith and the coloring by artist Priscilla Tramontano. Both of them has updated their DeviantArt pages with Lineart and the Colored Clean Cover from the upcoming 1st issue acting as the second prequel comic book series for Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Transformers: Foundation Issue #1 will be available Wednesday 22nd December, 2010.

Images after the jump.

Original Source: Lineart And Clean Incentive Covers Of Transformers: Foundation Issue #1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource! Along with the new official images of Transformers Generations and Reveal the Shield reported on yesterday, they now have the much-anticipated Fansproject Protector in stock! Also, although they won't be in stock in time for the holidays, the first ten releases in the Transformers United line and Masterpiece Bumblebee are also released in Japan and on their way to the TFSource warehouse! All this, and don't forget to check out the TFSource holiday sale as well!

Also in this week's Sourcenews:

1. In package looks at upcoming Transformers 2011 Generations and Deluxe Reveal the Shield!
2. Releasing this week in Japan!
3. Transformers United Decepticon and Autobot 3-packs - NEW PICS!
4. TFX-04 Protector Trailer now instock!
5. Headrobot - Blood the Dark Warrior Upgrade Kit Preorder Up!
6. New WST Coming!
7. Transformers 2010: Predaking reissue Now Instock!
8. TFsource HOLIDAY SALE continues!
9. Crazy Devy Update!
10. Newest Instock items at TFsource
11. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping, and click here to check out the holiday sale!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for December 20 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Yahoo Auctions, Japan is revealing, what the owner is claiming as a Prototype Transformers: Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy. It is unsure what toy class this figure belongs to or the authenticity.

We are only 5 months away from the Release Date of Transformers 3 Toys and already there are leaks, it seems. This Bumblebee toy features the looks of the new Camaro for the movie and a strange looking device mounted to it. Is it an engine, a gun or something else? Time to speculate.
We are yet to see the Robot Mode.

Pretty exciting news for the fans of Michael Bay Transformers Movie Toys. Time to start saving!

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Bumblebee Prototype Figure Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook user Toys Dotm has posted a look at an upcoming Transformers Dark of the Moon toy. Shown in truck mode only, it is the mysterious tanker truck (yes, we know who he is rumored to be - that's for another discussion though).

Check out the images by clicking on the link to view the Facebook gallery.

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon Tanker Truck Toy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Christmas approaches and I don't know about the rest of you but I don't think we need all this snow to help us be festive! Fortunately it's easy to think some nice warm happy thoughts with this massive sizzling collection of hot news from the past week - not only did we find out how Transformers Prime would be broadcast internationally, but we saw early Transformers History preserved and shared, and some great new galleries of the newest toys, in the form of official images, some truly great ones of Reveal the Shield Generation 2 Optimus Prime from HK-TF, and some excellent new galleries of the Reveal the Shield Legends and Henkei Dark Skyfire from TFW2005 Photo Staff member SydneyY! Check out the links below for the full run-down on the latest presents under the Transformers news-tree.

Transformers Dark of the Moon Updates:
Is the ship on the moon the Ark?

Transformers Prime Updates:
TFW2005 Sound-Off - Transformers Prime Feedback
Interview with Sumalee Montano - Transformers Prime Arcee
Transformers Prime will air on Teletoon in Canada
Transformers Prime Comes to Europe

Generation 1 Cartoon Briefing Binder
New Reveal the Shield and Power Core Combiner Bios
1985 Pre Toy Fair Transformers Catalog
Transformers War for Cybertron Nominated for Coolest Atmosphere of 2010
War for Cybertron Best Use of a Creative License Nomination

Transformers Comics News
Transformers Energon - The Unpublished Dreamwave Comics Ending
Transformers Sector Seven - an Unused Story Pitch
Transformers 3 Prequel Foundation Issue 1 Incentive Cover

New Transformers Toy Pictures This Week:
Transformers United Scrap Heap E-Hobby Exclusive
E-Hobby Transformers United Exclusive Three Packs
Reveal the Shield Wave 2 and Generations Wave 6 Official Images
TFW2005 Gallery Reveal the Shield Legends Class Optimus Prime
TFW2005 Gallery Reveal the Shield Legends Class Megatron
TFW2005 Gallery Reveal the Shield Legends Class Starscream
TFW2005 Gallery Henkei Exclusive Dark Skyfire
Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime (Generation 2)

WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 125

Diamond Comics Shipping list for December 22

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 12/13 - 12/19 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It’s time for another IDW Newsletter... March 2011.

Warning to Michael Bay Transformers Movie Fans : Transformers: Dark of the Moon prequel Spoilers!

On March we will see the following comic books by IDW:
TRANSFORMERS: RISING STORM #2 (of 4) (Seems like they skipped the February release).
TRANSFORMERS #17
TRANSFORMERS: PRIME Vol. 1
TRANSFORMERS: HEART OF DARKNESS #1]

Again, Transformers: Foundation #2 and #3 missing from the list.

To learn more… Read on….

Original Source: IDW March 2011 Transformers Solicitations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member Venksta has shared with us his work in progress(WIP) images of his upcoming upgrade parts for Darkwind from Transformers Universe Classics 2.0, which lets the figure go beyond being a mere repaint of Silverbolt. Yet there's more than meets the eye to this upgrade set, as the head is not the only thing planned:

So far I only have a rough head made. The head will have a light up visor. I'm thinking of doing two visors for him. One purple and one red.

He'll have updated guns based on the G1 version. And a powermaster is being planned, along with other things.

More images of Venksta's ambitious upgrade after the jump!

Original Source: Classics Universe Darkwind Upgrade @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Just like before, Hasbro has given us a glimpse at the possible future retools of Sergeant Kup and Scourge through their instruction sheets. Speculation is already ramping up on our boards on who they will be re-purposed as. Will we get more obscure characters? Notable but absent favorites? What do you think, let us know after the jump.

Original Source: Sergeant Kup & Scourge Alternate Heads Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to instruction PDF's obtained via Hasbro, we now have a look at the new head sculpts made for upcoming repainted/retooled figures using the bodies of Scourge and Kup from Transformers Generations! The identities of these upcoming figures are currently unknown.

Check out the new head sculpts after the jump!

Original Source: Generations Scourge And Kup Retooled Repaints @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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What we are about to tell will come as a BIG surprise to some, while those who knew or guessed correctly will undoubtedly express their happiness. There had been rumors, yes. I’m sure all of you remember the article about the speculation.

The Identity of the Transformers: Dark of the Moon mysterious tanker truck has been finally revealed. Unfortunately though we can not reveal the toy images yet, but we will let you in on the secret of his identity.

Now… This is your chance to stop reading ahead and enjoy our wonderful site or findout the true identity behind a certain character from the upcoming Transformers 3. You are warned… Spoilers Ahead!

Original Source: The Identity Of The Transformers Dark Of The Moon Mysterious Tanker Truck Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the photo album of Toys Dotm On Facebook, we have the very 1st robot mode images of Megatron from Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon! Unlike the 1st movie 2007 Leader Megatron, this figure looks like it has neck articulation, and both elbows are articulated, compared to Revenge Of The Fallen Leader Megatron. The tarp can also be used as a hood in robot mode.

Check out the all new movie Megatron figure after the jump!

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

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Roll out with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons in “Transformers Prime.” Coming to The Hub in February 2011!
A trailer is up on Facebook. This is the same trailer we've seen before but in Hi-Def and Narrated differently.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime - Coming February 2011 Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro’s Official Transformers Website has been updated with a commercial for Transformers: Reveal The Shield line. For more info about the Reveal The Shield Campaign, you can visit our Resources Section with up-to-date info regarding what you will find in the coming weeks. Check out the new commercial video below:


Stay tuned with TFW2005 for fast news.

Original Source: Transformers: Reveal The Shield Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Dark of the Moon Ironhide toy line brings us a new mold for Transformers Movie Ironhide that appears to be a voyager or possibly Leader Class. Let us know what you think on the TFW2005 boards!

Original Source: New Mold for Transformers Dark of the Moon Ironhide Toy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro’s Official Transformers Website has been updated with a commercial for Transformers: Reveal The Shield line. For more info about the Reveal The Shield Campaign, you can visit our Resources Section with up-to-date info regarding what you will find in the coming weeks. Check out the new commercial video below:


Update: Hasbro has now updated their website with a section dedicated to the "Reveal The Shield Campaign". Take a look and enjoy the Robots In Disguise.

Stay tuned with TFW2005 for fast news.

Original Source: Transformers: Reveal The Shield Commercial And Official Site Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have updated their online product catalog with a new toy we've not previously seen for US release - the Decepticon Rumble! Now known as Demolition Rumble, he will be released as a single pack release in the Scout Class (presumably with Frenzy to follow in a later wave). The new listing also reveal's Rumble's bio:

DEMOLITION RUMBLE is little more than a low-down dirty thug. Loudmouthed, violent and destructive, he’s the ultimate DECEPTICON foot soldier. He loves any mission that involves wholesale destruction. It’s not uncommon to hear his shrill, maniacal laughter as his pile drivers shake a structure to pieces.

Did we also mention that contrary to previous Rumble toys, this Rumble is a nice, Generation 1 cartoon accurate blue? RIBFIR forever!


Just wait, Takara-Tomy will now announce their red one is Rumble...

Original Source: Rumble is Blue! Reveal the Shield Rumble Revealed! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Bleeding Cool News has posted an interview with Pat Lee, formerly of Dreamwave Comics - yes, the same Bleeding Cool News that was one of the foremost of Pat Lee's critics during the end of Dreamwave as it slid into bankruptcy. If you're familiar with the whole controversy that marred the 20th anniversary of Transformers, you'll want to check out this interview.

Original Source: Pat Lee Interviewed by Bleeding Cool News @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Jim Sorenson has shared yet more eawesome early Generation 1 Transformers lore on his blog, Disciples of Boltax. Today's update covers the extended bios of characters such as the Deluxe Insecticons, Roadbuster, Swerve and Hubcap. These guys are characters who never appeared in the show and generally only have their tech spec bios by way of original character bio material, so it is nice to be able to check out these full-length bios to flesh out these great old characters. Check them out over at the Disciples of Boltax blog by clicking here.

Original Source: Generation 1 Extended Bios for Non-Show Characters @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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It looks like the wait will finally be over. TFW2005 site sponsor Big Bad Toystore has added a new Generations Thundercracker pre-order listing to their system. Due date is expected to be in February of 2011. It will be nice to finally see all Classic seekers released without making you raid a ruby mine.

What do you think the new deco will be? Will it follow the Botcon or Henkei releases? Let us know on our boards after the jump.

Original Source: Generations Thundercracker Forthcoming? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest edition of Toyfare includes an interview with IDW Publishing's Chris Ryall and Tom Waltz about their upcoming Infestation crossover, which sees the zombies of IDW's Zombies VS Robots breaking out of their own reality and attacking multiple parallel realities including GI Joe, Star Trek and of course Transformers. The interview adds some more information on the crossover:

- It all came about from a "who would win" conversation at the IDW offices.
- The characters in the individual properties won't cross over, so don't expect Hot Rod and Captain Kirk to go out cruising for green skinned space babes together or anything like that.
- The main point to take from the interview - this crossover will not derail the comics you have been enjoying.

There's also some exclusive preview artwork. A possible Zombie Optimus Prime? (Blacked out as a possible spoiler).

Original Source: Transformers Infestation Further Information @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Last but not least in this latest round of Hasbro bio updates are the bios for Transformers Generations Wave 6, Sergeant Kup and Scourge! Kup stays true to form with his bio mentioning his penchant for war stories, and Scourge's keeps up the trend set by Universe Cyclonus and Galvatron, hinting that there is some dark secret to his origins (and conveniently keeping them ambiguous enough that his pre-incarnation, Thundercracker, can also receive a new toy possibly in the very next wave).

Read on to check out the bios!

Original Source: Generations Kup and Scourge Bios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have updated their online product catalog with the bios for the next two releases in the Power Core Combiners Two Packs series, Salvage and Undertow. Despite their ambiguous placement in continuity, Salvage's bio hints that these are actually Movieverse characters. Read on to check out the bios.

Original Source: Power Core Combiners Salvage and Undertow Bios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Simon Furman has shared one last early Christmas present with us from the dark period surrounding the Dreamwave bankruptcy - a summary of Generation 1 Volume 3 Issue 14, which was never scripted. The issue, a self-contained story dealing with Jetfire, would have served as a link between The War Within and the ongoing series. And, as they say, you will not believe the conclusion!

Click here to check out a very cool self-contained story that never was.

Original Source: Dreamwave Generation 1 Ongoing Issue 14 Summary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.