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TFcon is very happy to announce Morgan Lofting the voices of Firestar and Moonracer in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019.  Fans of the 80s will also remember her as the voice of The Baroness in GI Joe.

Morgan will be taking part in autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention on Sunday, March 17th.  Morgan Lofting is presented by The Chosen Prime.

LOS ANGELES TO HOST TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 REUNION EVENT

Thousands of fans from around the world will converge on the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center to participate in TFcon USA 2019; a 3-day colossal Transformers event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Transformers franchise (March 15-17, 2019).

The TFcon LA 2019 hotel block is now available, you can book your room via the TFcon Los Angeles 2019 hotel reservation website.

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFSource brings us their latest weekly newsletter. Check out the highlights below and then read on for the full listing!

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NEW HOT INSTOCK ITEMS:
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– Transformers Studio Series 18 – Deluxe Bumblebee – VW Beetle
– Maketoys – MTCD04 – Divine Shooter
– Transformers Studio Series 17 – Deluxe Shadow Raider
– Transformers Studio Series 18 – Deluxe Bumblebee – VW Beetle
– Transform Dream Wave – TCW-06 POTP Dinobot Volcanicus – Add-on Kit
– Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers – Super Mini Pla – Shogun Megazord
– Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers – Super Mini Pla – Ninja Megazord & White Ninja Falconzord
– X-Transbots – Monolith Combiner – MX-XIV Flipout
– Magic Square – MS-B08 – The Flame Patrol and MS-B04 – Transporter
– Transformers Masterpiece – MP-42 Cordon
– KFC – EAVI METAL Phase Four: A – Transistor Orange Movie Version w/ Cassettes
– Fans Toys FT-29 – Quietus
– Zeta Toys – ZA-03 Blitzkrieg

NEW HOT PREORDERS:
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– Mastermind Creations – Ocular Max – PS-12 Saltus and PS-04 Azalea
– ToyWorld – TW-GS01 Waste Gas
– Magic Square – MS-B02F Fevernova
– TF Dreamfactory – GOD-09 Steel Claw
– X-Transbots – MX-17T Taiho and MX-17H Herald
– Titans Return – Titan Class – Trypticon
– Transformers Siege War for Cybertron – Deluxe Wave 1 – Set of 4
– Unique Toys – UT – R-03 – Mega
– Fans Toys FT-30A Maverick, FT-31A Roadking and FT-39 Jabber
– ToyWorld – TW-FS01 – Bulldog
– Fans Hobby – Master Builder – MB-08 Double Evil

under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

It seems US fans will join the buzz with the Bumblebee movie earlier than we thought. We can confirm that there will be an Early Access Showing On December 8th.

You will have an opportunity to watch the new Bumblebee movie at various selected theaters two weeks before the official premiere. Tickets and showtimes are not available yet, but you set a reminder or keep checking for update on the following links:

It seems Paramount and Hasbro want people to sound off about the Bumblebee movie before the official release. Remember that Bumblebee is competing with Aquaman and Mary Poppins on December, so it may be a smart strategy to keep attention to the film.

under 3rd Party Unlicensed

Toyworld continue with their line of World War I and II Transformers, as seen in The Last Knight film. Following Toyworld TW-FS01 The Last Knight WWI Bulldog and TW-FS03 The Last Knight WWII Bumblebee (German WWI Mercedes-Benz), now we have our first look at their upcoming Toyworld TW-FS06 WWI Starscream Prototype.

This Starscream is based on the one we saw (for a few seconds) during The Last Knight. While the robot mode is similar to the one we all remember, the alt mode is based on a World War I Triplane Fokker Dr. 1. The images from Toyworld Weibo reveal a highly detailed figure in both modes. While the size is still unknown, we have to remember that previous releases on this line are in scale with Studio Series figures. Voyager size, maybe? You can place your bets.

There is still no information on release date or price at the moment, but you can check out all the images after the jump and then let us know if you are willing to add this new figure into you collection on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generations / Classics, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

Celebrating the last three years of Generations releases, the Prime Wars Trilogy of figures were some excellent and on the whole well-received releases that celebrated Combiner Wars, Titans Return, and Power of the Primes. The Power of the Primes part of these exclusive releases was jewel in the crown, Punch / Counterpunch! A completely new mold, Punch / Counterpunch is a faithful recreation of the original toy’s doublespy gimmick – so he can transform into both his Autobot and Decepticon identities, and each one looks distinct from the other thanks to some clever transformation steps on the shoulders. The transformation does mean Punch’s shoulders can look a little awkward from some positions, plus the shoulder pegs for Punch mode are flawed in their design (being too big for their sockets). The legs also feel a bit flat, being just solid blocks made from the back of the car especially in Punch mode, but it is overall a successful release that easily trumps the previous homage to the character.

The bonus Prima Prime is a nice way to get an extra Prime Master out there – but looking at this one (and Solus Prime from Repgnus) I’m left thinking – was this a missed opportunity to celebrate IDW’s Hasbroverse and throw in a ROM Spaceknight homage?

Overall – one of the most interesting toys of the year who might justifiably appear on a few top five lists, but let down by some design choices that may make him miss out on the top spot on some lists.

Punch / Counterpunch with Prima Prime

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under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

Here’s something cool for you. In this weekend’s NASCAR race, the number 20 car owned by Christopher Bell and sponsored by Gamestop featured a Transformers theme, complete with Autobot logos on the hood and doors, and Bumblebee – using assets from the upcoming movie – shown on the back of the car. It’s a cool oddity we thought to share with you this evening. Check it out attached to this post. 

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TFcon is very happy to announce Michael Horton the voice of Chip Chase in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019 for his first ever convention appearance.

Michael will be taking part in autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention on Sunday, March 17 only. Please check the TFcon website for the full guest signing schedule prior to the event. Michael Horton is presented by The Chosen Prime.

LOS ANGELES TO HOST TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 REUNION EVENT

Thousands of fans from around the world will converge on the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center to participate in TFcon USA 2019; a 3-day colossal Transformers event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Transformers franchise (March 15-17, 2019).

The TFcon LA 2019 hotel block is now available, you can book your room via the TFcon Los Angeles 2019 hotel reservation website.

under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

We have great news for fans in Chile. Retail chain Ripley is holding a great new campaign: Ripley’s Bumblebee Garage. You could win a Bumblebee Arcade cabinet.

Chile joins the buzz thanks to Ripley stores. The promotion is available via Ripley Chile Website. The site features a gallery of Bumblebee movie toys, wallpapers, mini-games, and the trailer of the movie. It also promotes a contest to win a cool Bumblebee Arcade. Rules are as follows:

  • Buy any Transformers product from November 15th to December 24th at selected Ripley stores in Mall Florida Center, Parque Arauco, Marina Arauco and Plaza Egaña in Chile.
  • You will have to register you name and phone with the Hasbro representatives at the respective Bumblebee booth at the indicated stores.
  • You will have an opportunity to play the Bumblebee arcade game (there’s one in each store). Your record will be registered.
  • Winners will be the ones who scored the highest amount of points on each store (4 winners).
  • Winners will be announced via the Official Transformers Chile Facebook on December 27th, 2018.

You can find the full set of rules here and the schedule of the Hasbro representatives on each store here, courtesy of Transformes Chile. Good luck to all Chilean fans and gamers!

Check the promotional video below, and images of the promotion and the Arcade after the jump. Don’t forget to share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under 3rd Party Unlicensed

X-Transbots is really taking smart repaints with their great MX-17 Savant (Masterpiece scales G1 Skids). Following Herald (G1 Crosscut) now we have a very special new variant: X-Transbots MX-XVII (T) Taiho (Masterpiece Skids Police Deco).

While some collectors may think this is just a different new deco, old time anime fans may recognize the reference to the Honda Today police car from the anime “You’re Under Arrest” or “Taiho Shichauzo” (There you are the “Taiho” reference on the name). According to the information shared via X-Transbots Weibo, this new figure is expected for release on May 2019. It will come with a new head, the original small motorcycle, and 2 small dolls which we are sure will be based on Natsumi and Miyuki, the two police officers protagonist of the original anime.

A very original and different decision for a redeco. Interested on this mold? You can already find pre-orders in some of our sponsors below. You can click on the bar to see the mirrored images and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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under Comics, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

If you are planning to attend Bell County Comic Con 2019, we have good news for you. There will be an Official Bumblebee Movie Prequel #1 Bell County Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover available at the event.

This new cover comes courtesy of IDW cover artist Edward Kraatz II with colors by Todd Turtle. We see Bumblebee kneeling and holding a girl on his hand (Charlie?). Above him we can spot a jet and a helicopter, so we can bet they are Shatter and Dropkick.

Bell County Comic Con will be held on August 3 and 4, 2019 at Bell County Expo Cenber in Belton, Texas. But if you like this cover, according to the info shared via Edward Kraatz II on his Instagram. this variant cover will be available in limited theaters during the opening weekend of Bumblebee The Movie.

You can check out the mirrored image after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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