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G1 Hot Rod Reissue Official Listing And Stock Images

Posted on May 21, 2018 at 9:12 pm by Black Convoy under Generation 1

Via friend site and sponsor Robotkingdom, we had previously reported a very unexpected item listed: A Walmart Exclusive G1 Hot-Rod Reissue.

For those fans interested on this reissue, we finally have a proper listing on Walmart website (still not in stock, no price) and proper and clear stock images. G1 Hot Rod is coming once again to the shelves. While a reissue, we can see 1some differences in the packaging, as well as updated stickers, more orange and sharper colors.

No release date available at the moment, but we are sure it is just a matter of time. You can check out the mirrored images after the jump and then sound off at the 2005 Boards!

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James Raiz’s full Unicron cover art revealed

Posted on May 21, 2018 at 7:14 pm by Sockie under Comics

IDW Publishing has posted to its Instagram the complete cover artwork that veteran Transformers artist James Raiz has contributed to its Unicron miniseries. As shown in previous comic solicitations, this art’s going to be separated into the six-issue miniseries’s B covers, although it’s nice to have a good look at what the complete image looks like! As expected of the grand finale to IDW’s current Transformers continuity, the art features a ton of characters, including Optimus Prime, Windblade, and Starscream, with other characters from the Hasbro comic universe such as G.I. Joe and the Micronauts in the mix as well. You can check out a larger look at the image after the break, and then sound off on the TFW2005 message board!

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Toys ‘R’ Us Australia Goes Into Administration

Posted on May 21, 2018 at 1:15 pm by Black Convoy under Other News

Sadly, we have another chapter in the story of Toys R Us closing. Via Ozformers forums and several online articles, we got word that Toys ‘R’ Us goes into administration in Australia.

Kind of an unexpected event, since it seemed Toys “R” Us stores in Australia will continue on the business like other stores in Asia, despite the US main brand closing. This also affects Toys “R” Us partner Babies ‘R’ Us. Here’s a brief quote from an article from Australian site Inside Retail.com

Toys ‘R’ Us Australia and sister brand Babies ‘R’ Us have fallen into voluntary administration, following the collapse of US-based Toys ‘R’ Us Inc.

Insolvency firm McGarthNicol was appointed as the administrators after a bid to purchase the Australian business was withdrawn.

McGarthNicol said in a statement on Monday that all Toys ‘R’ Us Australia stores will continue to trade as options for a potential sale of the standalone Australian business is explored.

44 retail stores and around 700 permanent staff are caught up in the administration.

Toys ‘R’ Us Inc has been seeking to offload its international businesses for several months amid a liquidation process that is seeing more than 700 stores wound down in the US.

Sad news for all Australian fans. There’s also one important matter to remember. While back in February, we reported an upcoming Toys “R” Us online exclusive Masterpiece Shadow Panther. This item was available for pre-order for just 2 weeks until February 25th. Then you would have to be patient until October 2018, when they were supposed to ship it. Will this last Toys “R” Us exclusive get into the hand of Australian collectors? Time will tell. We hope our fellow collectors in Australia would be ready to say good bye to Toys “R” Us after so many years and memories.

Power of the Primes Wreck-Gar – New Images

Posted on May 21, 2018 at 12:25 am by onslaught24 under Generations / Classics

Thanks to the TFND Facebook page, we have another look at the upcoming Walgreens exclusive, Power of the Primes Wreck-Gar! With these new images, we have our first look at both modes, his packaging, and his weapon. Unfortunately, said weapon appears to be the same tailpipe/ax wielded by the original Generations Wreck-Gar. Thanks to the peg holes on the combiner thumbs however, there is vehicle mode storage for his weapon.

So far we don’t really have much info on this Junkion’s release date or if/when online retailers will be getting some like they did the Brainstorm exclusive from the Titans Return line. In the meantime, check out the images after the jump and stay tuned for more Power of the Primes news!

Transformers Platinum Edition Rise Of Rodimus Prime Packaging Art By Ken Christiansen

Posted on May 20, 2018 at 10:30 pm by Black Convoy under Generations / Classics

Artist Ken Christiansen keeps sharing more of his packaging artwork he has done for Hasbro. Now he has revealed art from the Platinum Edition Rise Of Rodimus Prime.

The images were shared via Ken Christiansen Facebook account. We have the pencils of the Platinum Edition Rise Of Rodimus Prime set (which included repaints of Generations Galvatron and Titanium Rodimus) both the packaging and the inner flap pencils.

You can click on the bar to see the mirrored new images on this news post (and our previous round ups too), and then share your impressions at the 2005 Boards!

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Transformers: Power Of The Primes Prime Masters Wave 3 Found In Phillipines

Posted on May 20, 2018 at 12:21 am by Black Convoy under Generations / Classics, Transformers Sightings

Thanks to 2005 Boards member Kotori Sonoda, we can report that Power Of The Primes Prime Masters Wave 3 was found in Phillipines.

This is the last wave of Prime Masters consisting of Megatronus (with Bomb-Burst armor), Quintus Prime (with Bludgeon armor) and Solus Prime (with Octopunch armor). The figures were spotted at ToysRUs in Robinson’s Manila for 399.75 Philippine Piso ($7.65 approximately) each one.

Happy hunting for all Phillipine fans! Keep reporting your sightings all over the world on the 2005 Boards!

Transformers: Rescue Bots Knight Watch Optimus Prime At US retail

Posted on May 19, 2018 at 9:55 pm by Black Convoy under Rescue Bots

Thanks to 2005 Boards member Rookbartley we can report that Transformers: Rescue Bots Knight Watch Optimus Prime was found at US retail.

Rescue Bots Knight Watch Optimus Prime is a very nice set. It includes a large Optimus Prime figure that transforms into a T. rex in 1-step, and 2 Minicon partners: Lance the Raptor-Bot and Scale the Shield-Bot. They transform into a lance and a shield respectively. This figure was previously available for sale only on Hasbro Toy Shop. This set was found at Meijer in Ft. Wayne.

You can check out the images after the jump, and then let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

Transformers Authentics “Alpha” 7-Inch Figures Out At US Retail

Posted on May 19, 2018 at 6:22 pm by Black Convoy under Transformers Sightings

It took some time, but the Transformers Authentics “Alpha” 7-Inch Figures are finally out At US Retail.

We had only seen the smaller Transformers Authentics “Bravo” 5-Inch Figures at US Retail back in February. The big carded Transformers Authentics “Alpha” had been spotted only at Phillippines and Peru. These figures finally made their way into US retail. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock were spotted at Family Dollar in NW Houston, Texas. Cost was $10.00 per figure.

Happy hunting for all! Time to look for this nice and affordable figures. You can now click on the bar and share your impression on the 2005 Boards.