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under Conventions

TFcon is happy to welcome IDW Publishing colorist Josh Perez to TFcon DC 2017. Transformers fans will recognize his work from the pages of numerous Transformers (Robots in Disguise), More Than Meets The Eye and Transformers vs ROM comic books. He will be in attendance all weekend and offering prints and commissions to the attendees.

TFcon – America’s largest Transformers convention will take place in DC the weekend of September 29th to October 1st, 2017. TFcon USA will take place at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, Virginia with special guests JACK ANGEL the voices of Astrotrain, Breakdown, Cyclonus, Omega Supreme, Ramjet, Smokescreen and Ultra Magnus in Generation 1, DAVID KAYE the voice of Megatron in Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Armada, Energon and Cybertron, as well as Optimus Prime in Transformers Animated, NEIL ROSS the voices of Bonecrusher, Hook, Sixshot, Slag and Springer in Transformers Generation 1, Transformers writer JAMES ROBERTS, Transformers comic book artist ALEX MILNE, SARA PITRE-DUROCHER and CASEY COLLER with more TBA. Online booking for the TFcon DC 2017 hotel block is still available. Advance TFcon DC 2017 Tickets are still on sale.

under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

Another set photo from Kathy Applebaum gives us our first look at titular character Bumblebee in his original G1 Volkswagen Beetle (VW Bug) vehicle mode.

His new (well, old) form was officially announced by Paramount along with the announcement of John Cena who will assume an unspecified lead role in the movie.

The first hint regarding the return to Bee’s VW Bug came from producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura back in June.

A yellow Volkswagen Beetle was showcased as a tribute in the first Transformers Live Action Movie when Sam Witwicky was about to buy his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. Bumblebee assuming his original form for the new movie will surely please G1 fans.

Check out the image, after the jump.

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under Comics

Courtesy of CBR comes the full, five-page preview for IDW Publishing’s family-friendly Revolution: Aw Yeah! #3, due for release tomorrow. Rom, Snake Eyes, and the Micronauts take on Cobra as they also try to convince the organization’s latest member, Optimus Prime, to free himself from its control. Check out the pages after the break!

under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

Thanks to instagram users Nick Sloggett and mrtravisspencer via pie125 on the 2005 Boards we have a look at some on-location filming of the Transformers Universe Bumblebee movie. These shots were taken in the Marin Headlands area near San Francisco. Nothing major is seen, no actors or verifiable Transformers vehicles, but we do get a look at a beautiful coastal location along with some pyrotechnics equipment and a 60s (70s?) era Ford Bronco. Much of the movie is being filmed locally in California so expect to see the crew out and about over the next couple months!

 

under Robots in Disguise 201x

Hasbro has released a new online game for Transformers: Robots In Disguise – Combiner Force. Titled as Team Combiner Game, the objective is to combine into Ultra Bee and battle Galvatronus.

Steps:

  1. Attack the Decepticons and collect Hacking Cells to fill the Hacking Meter.
  2. When the Safe Zone is unlocked, make your way into it.
  3. All 4 Autobots must reach the Safe Zone.
  4. Combine and attack Galvatronus.

Good luck.

under Generations / Classics, Robots in Disguise, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

Today we are going to take a look at a figure I’ve had for a bit but who’s gallery got pushed back due to SDCC and related events. At this year’s Tokyo Toy Show a repaint of Titans Return Laser Prime was released in Car Robots / RID2001 Black Convoy colors. This is fitting because the original Black Convoy in Car Robots was a repaint of the original G2 Laser Prime. As many of you may know, Car Robots / OG Robots in Disguise is my jam, so I had to get him.

Overall it’s a really well executed repaint – the colors and tampos work well. His size and stance work much better with the recently released Unite Warriors Baldigus (RID2001 Ruination) box set than the previous Generations Laser Prime mold does. If you are a fan of the original Robots in Disguise series, Laser Prime, Black Primes or SCOURGE – he is definitely worth a pick up. If you are a fan of Nemesis Primes – then hit the bricks, you don’t deserve this. 🙂

You can check the full gallery here: TFW2005’s Tokyo Toy Show 2017 Black Convoy Gallery.

And, obligatory plug – if you want even more Car Robots / Robots in Disguise 2001 goodness, check out our side project RIDForever.info!

Backdrop seen in pics courtesy of Extreme-Sets.com. Use coupon code TOYARK for 15% off your order!

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under Comics

IDW has announced its IDW Rom VS Transformers: Shining Armor # 2 Multiversity Comics Preview.

This full preview is exclusive to Multiversity Comics. Here you are a description of this issue:

Rom VS Transformers: Shining Armor #2

Written by John Barber & Christos Gage
Illustrated by Alex Milne
Colored by Josh Perez
Lettered by Tom B. Long

Starscream forges an unholy pact with the Dire Wraiths—and Bumblebee and Ultra Magnus are hot on his trail. Unfortunately for them, Rom and the Solstar Knights don’t know the difference between Autobots and Decepticons—and they’re ready to fight all comers!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Release Date • August 23

· An all-star lineup of Christos Gage (Rom), John Barber (Optimus Prime), and Alex Milne (More Than Meets the Eye) tell the never-before-revealed secret history of Rom and the Transformers!

· Don’t miss the cover by Ominous Press creator, Bart Sears, part of our Bart Sears cover month!

Don’t forget to grab you copy this Wednesday. You can check the mirrored images after the jump and sound off at the 2005 Boards!

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under Podcasts

TakaraTomy 2018 previews and triple listener questions are talked upon by Vangelus, Aaron, and TJ.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF@TFW – Episode 472

And be sure to check out TFW News Staff member Matty’s interview with Jason David Frank!

Check out the WTF@TFW blog here.

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. We’re now also offering ways to subscribe by Android, Email, and RSS!

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