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under 3rd Party Unlicensed

Courtesy of Daimchoc via the facebook page of Robin Tham, we have one more new reveal from this years Botfest in Singapore. During the Maketoys panel, the group revealed the next figure in their Cross Dimension line will be their version of GodBomber. This figure will be a separate release from their Thunder Manus with Divine Armor. That release will not feature combining parts, while MTCD-04 will be a fully transformable Godbomber style figure that can also disassemble and form the armor parts for Cross Dimension’s Thunder Manus. Which is ideal for anyone who wants the full Ginrai experience with their third party transforming toys.

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under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

We are back with our weekly Transformers Universe: Bumblebee Movie News Roundup.

The biggest piece of info dropped on us last week is the fact that there will only be 4 robot cast members for the movie. One of the robots is [obviously] Bumblebee and we know of a possible Decepticon in the form of a red 1971 Plymouth GTX. This leaves 2 more for us to find out who or what they are. But if you direct your memory back to the early days if filming, you may know that the film crew advised not to bring cars to the set that are Yellow, Red, Black and White. Therefore it can be speculated that the remaining two bots are Black and White in color.

Meanwhile composer Steve Jablonsky stated that he may not be able to produce music for the Bumblebee movie since his hands are full with three other movie projects. However, it is worth noting that Mr. Jablonsky is under the impression that the movie will be released in Summer 2018 rather than Christmas 2018. Since scoring only happens during the final stages of post production, we can guess that there is still a chance for him to compose if approached by Paramount.

If we move back onto the set of the movie, we will learn that principal photography has entered what may be the final week. It comes as no surprise since we only learned last week that it was only just 2 weeks of filming left to do. Actor Jason Drucker was spotted heading to the Los Angeles set of Bumblebee Movie. He later uploaded some on set photos along with a photo of him wearing a classic Bumblebee headgear.

We also learned that star actress Hailee Steinfeld‘s brother Griffin Steinfeld is also present on the set for an unspecified role. Griffin is known as a professional race car driver on the NASCAR circuit.

Speaking of which, the actress herself Snapchatted several pics showcasing what looks as though a Blue Screen in the background. Therefore, we can conclude that a closed set is being used in the final days of filming for CGI related elements.

We hope you enjoyed reading our news roundup. We’ll see you next week with the possibility of filming wrapped up for Transformers Universe: Bumblebee. Don’t forget to checkout the images, after the jump. Happy weekend and have a great week ahead.

under 3rd Party Unlicensed

A new conventions in Singapore, titled Botfest, has been underway this weekend. Mastermind Creations is in attendance with productions samples from their Ocular Max and Reformatted line. Included with their Reformatted figures is a new reveal, Nitro. Nitro is a retool of Reformatted Calidus (Rodimus) into Nitro Convoy/Override from Galaxy Force/Transformers Cybertron.  Thanks to U. Nem Studios and Butterfly Effect TF Box on Facebook for supplying a ton of new images.

Additionally, there are a ton of images of the latest incoming projects from various 3rd party companies like X-Transbots, KFC, Open Play, FansHobby and Maketoys.

You can check out the pics of Reformatted Nitro by clicking the title bar.

under Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

We’ve got a report that a new Transformers The Last Knight toy has finally arrived at US retail. The Last Knight’s Legion class Dragonstorm was spotted in a Meijer in Ft Wayne, IN. Hound, who is included in the Wave 3 case with Dragonstorm but does not carry over to the Wave 4 Legion class cases was not spotted – and given that the recent UK sighting of Dragonstorm is thought to have been the Wave 4 case assortment, it’s possible that Wave 3 – and by extension Hound – has been skipped over and this is Wave 4 arriving.

All we know right now is that Dragonstorm is hitting pegs in Meijers stores. Hopefully Hound just sold out before the boards member reporting this story got there, rather than his assortment being missed in a testament to the line’s noticeably poorer than average distribution.

under Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Thanks to fellow 2005 Boards member Mglaighton120 for reporting in our forums that there will be 4K Releases Of The First 4 Live-Action Movies Coming On December 5th.

BestBuy.com has listings for Transformers 2007, Revenge Of The Fallen, Dark Of The Moon, and Age of Extinction 4K versions with HDR. They are scheduled for release on December 5th and you can pre-order them now for $27.99. 

If you are a fan of the live-action movies, don’t miss the opportunity to get them in one of the best video qualities available.

You can check the mirrored covers after the break and then sound off at the 2005 Boards!

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under Conventions

TFNation have announced the dates for their third UK Transformers convention! TFNation 2018 will be taking place over the weekend of 17-19 August 2018. The venue will once again be the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in Birmingham, England.

Further details will be announced in due course – in the meantime, be sure to bookmark the TFNation homepage and follow TFNation on Facebook for future updates!

 

under Sponsor News

TFW2005 friend and sponsor The Chosen Prime bring you their newsletter for this week. Check out the highlights below and then read on for the full listing!

Greetings from The Chosen Prime!

New arrivals this week include Mech Planet The Hot Soldiers HS-08 AMBULANCE, Takara Diaclone Reboot DA-11 DIA-BATTLES V2 ALPHA PLUS Version and DA-10 POWERED SUIT Set C & D Cosmic Marines Type, Takara Tomy Legends LG-44 SHARKTICON & SWEEPS, LG-45 TARGETMASTER HOT RODIMUS, and LG-46 TARGETMASTER KUP, Takara Movie Anniversary MB-01 Voyager Class EVASION OPTIMUS PRIME, MB-03 Voyager Class MEGATRON, and MB-07 Voyager Class SOUNDWAVE, and Generation Toy GT-2 RE TYRANT.

Pre-orders are now available for Ocular Max PS-11 OMNE, Takara LG-EX GREATSHOT, Takara LG-EX GRAND MAXIMUS, Fans Toys FT-20G TERMINUS GIGANTICUS (GUARDIAN), Open and Play BIG CANNON, Ju Jiang JJ-02 JET COMMANDER COMBINER, Perfect Effect DX08B ORIGIN XERXES, Iron Factory EX20G WING OF TYRANT (GREEN).

Let us know if there’s a particular figure you’re looking for that isn’t listed on the website. Happy shopping!

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Perfect Effect DX08B ORIGIN XERXES
Estimated Release January 2018
Ju Jiang JJ-02 JET COMMANDER COMBINER
Estimated Release Q4 2017
Open and Play BIG CANNON
Estimated Release Q4 2017
Fans Toys FT-20G TERMINUS GIGANTICUS (GUARDIAN)
Estimated Release Q4 0217

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Iron Factory EX20G WING OF TYRANT (GREEN)
Estimated Release November 2017
Takara LG-EX GRAND MAXIMUS
Estimated Release March 2018
Takara LG-EX GREATSHOT
Estimated Release March 2018
Ocular Max PS-11 OMNE
Estimated Release November 2017

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Takara Diaclone Reboot – DA-17 BIG POWERED GV (I.M.S. Version)
Estimated Release February 2018
Takara Star Wars Powered by Transformers DARTH VADER TIE ADVANCED FIGHTER
Estimated Release March 2018
Fans Toys SOAR (Blue re-issue)
Estimated Release January 2018
Takara Encore GOD FIRE CONVOY
Estimated Release March 2018

under Rescue Bots, Transformers Sightings

We’ve got word of a pair of new Rescue Bots toys currently hitting US retail. Rescue Bots Rescan 2017 Wave 3 features a new mold Optimus Prime in a cool Diaclone Powered Convoy blue deco, and a new version of Chase as a stegosaurus, this time known as “Chase the Dino-Protector”. Check out the lightbars on the front legs of the dino mode!

The pair were spotted on the pegs of a Walmart in Martinez, CA, and are doubtless also making their way to other stores across the US. 

under Comics

Newsarama has shared the a new IDW First Strike #6 Full Preview for your viewing pleasure.

This time we get a new 5-page preview of the final issue of the latest mega-crossover in the Hasbro Comic Universe. Scarlett leads a team formed by Transformers, G.I Joe and M.A.S.K to the final battle against Joe Colton and his allies. A lot of action and consequences for the future of all Hasbro franchises.

First Strike #6

Mairghread Scott & David Rodriguez (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Freddie E. Williams II (c)
War for the Core! Deep within Cybertron, the ultimate weapon to kill all Transformers is about to be activated! Meanwhile, Elita One plans to stop the weapon—by killing every human on Cybertron! Either way, looks like some species on Cybertron is going down unless Optimus Prime and Scarlett can save the day…

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:
– The Hasbro comic book crossover event of 2017 is here!
– The wild ride ends here! Who will live? Who will die? What will happen to Cybertron?
– Expect both a satisfying conclusion and the start of a whole new era!
– Variant covers by Jay Fosgitt, Davide Fabbri, and Leonardo Manco!

You can see the mirrored images of the preview after the jump, and then join to the discussion at the 2005 Boards!

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under All News

Good news for all TLK collectors in USA. Thanks to 2005 Boards member GiganGoji for reporting that Transformers The Last Knight Deluxe Cogman Is Out At US Toys R Us.

GiganGoji sent us a picture and receipt of his recent sighting at Toys R Us in Olympia, Washington for 19.99 Dollars.  He also reports 2 Cogmans, 2 Bees, 1 Strafe, and 1 Crosshairs on the store.

Happy hunting for all TLK fans, we hope you can finally add Cogman into your collections. Stay tuned for more sightings at the 2005 boards!