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Thanks to a legal document submitted to the United States Securities & Exchange Commission yesterday, we have learned that Paramount Pictures will continue working with Hasbro to produce future Transformers movies.

“Paramount has several multi-picture production, distribution and financing relationships, including its recently extended agreement with Skydance Productions (“Skydance”) and a new overall deal with Hasbro Inc. (“Hasbro”). Under the Skydance agreement, Paramount and Skydance will continue to work together to produce and finance certain Paramount films, and Paramount has a first look on Skydance-initiated projects, including animated films. Paramount’s agreement with Hasbro involves the production, financing and distribution of live action and animated films based on Hasbro’s expansive list of properties. Paramount and Hasbro will also continue to work together on the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises, including the first Transformers spinoff – Bumblebee – which is scheduled for theatrical release in December 2018.”

While we have heard of the agreement before, this is the first time we are seeing it on a legal documentation. It is also important to note that Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises are highlighted prominently and the fact that the term ‘first Transformers spinoff’ may indicate even more spinoffs in the future.

This submission came directly after Viacom’s annual conference call to close the financial outcome of Fiscal Year 2018. The parent company of Paramount Pictures reported a positive output after 2014.

“In addition to our internal executive team, we enter in — entered into multi-year relationships with Hasbro, which brought us the Transformers and G.I. Joe films.” said James ‘Jim’ Gianopulos, Chairman & CEO. “In film, we have a diverse slate of 13 theatrical releases versus fiscal 2018’s nine releases. These include the latest installment of the Transformers franchise, Bumblebee.”

What do you expect to see from future Transformers movies? Let your thoughts known, on the thread associated with this news post.

under Comics

Reports are coming in from a number of sources that IDW have cancelled their perennially delayed Transformers UK Classics Volume 6. Originally solicited two years ago in November 2016 for a January 2017 release, it was the sixth of eight planned volumes that would reprint the Marvel UK Transformers comics, covering issues 181–214. 

We have seen correspondence from IDW’s store which has confirmed the cancellation – a likely outcome given what is now a two year delay coupled with the departure of James Roberts from IDW – James was working on additional bonus content for the collection.

This also means the planned seventh and eighth volumes will also not see the light of day by association.

under Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Prime 1 Studio has uploaded, via their Facebook account, an impressive gallery of their upcoming Prime 1 Studios MMTFM-24: Bumblebee Statue (Bumblebee 2018 Film).

As usual with Prime 1 Studios, you can expect and impressive statue with top finishing and several accessories. This Bumblebee statue will include two interchangeable Right-arm options, LED Light function on the eyes, the chest headlights and the stinger blaster. The Stinger Sword will be only available for the exclusive version. The statue comes ready to display with a special Autobot branded base. One important thing to notice is that you will have the option to display Bee with this door wings extended or collapsed.

Product Specifications

  • Size approximately 31 inches tall [(H):67.4cm (W):43.5cm (D):38cm]
  • Size with Stinger Blaster [(H):67.4cm (W):43.5cm (D):52.5cm]
  • Size with Stinger Sword on Right-Arm [(H):67.4cm (W):45.1cm (D):38cm] (In the EX version only)
  • LED functions on Eyes, Stinger Blaster & Chest
  • One (1) Autobot base
  • One (1) alternate Unmasked portrait
  • One (1) alternate Battle Mask portrait
  • One (1) interchangeable Right-arm with Stinger Blaster
  • One (1) interchangeable Right arm with fist
  • One (1) interchangeable Left hand with fist
  • One (1) switchable Bumblebee Stinger Sword (In the exclusive version only)
  • Est. Arrival: Q1 2020
  • Limited Edition: 500

Prime 1 Studio has also uploaded a promotional video of the statue. You can watch it below, and some key images after the jump. The full gallery (63 pictures) can be found here. Don’t forget to share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

 

under Comics

Courtesy of adventuresinpoortaste.com we finally have a look at the IDW Optimus Prime #25 Full Preview.

This 5-page preview of the final issue of Optimus Prime brings us some flashbacks of Optimus Prime’s first days and the aftermath of the battle against Unicron. As we can see, not all humans are happy to have so many Transformers on Earth, but it is not a problem for some of our heroes.

Optimus Prime #25

END OF THE ROAD! The battle is over. Heroes have fallen. Worlds have died. Now Optimus Prime faces his final ordeal–as past, present, and future collide. Who will stand with him? And when it’s all over, who will carry the mantle of “Prime?”

Bullet points:

– Extra-long final issue! Tying together and putting a bow on stories from the past 13 years!
– Ties in to the Unicron event!
– Part of the summer of Transformers–all building up to the end of the universe as we know it!
– Variant cover by Andrew Griffith!

Written by: John Barber
Art by: Kei Zama
Colors by: Casey W. Coller
Letters by: Tom B. Long
Cover A by: Kei Zama
Cover B by: Casey W. Coller
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Release Date: November 21, 2018

You can check out the mirrored preview after the jump.

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While the Bumblebee Movie is coming to Japan until March 22nd, 2018, there’s already some campaign items available for fans who buy advance tickets for the premiere.

Japanese fans would be able to buy advance tickets for the Bumblebee movie premier starting this November 23. General ticket price us 1,400 yen ($12.41 approximately). As usual in Japan, you can get some special items with your purchase.

First, we have a“Movi-Tick” card with an adorable Bumblebee Kewpie keychain. What is this? A lovely doll dressed as Bumblebee. You can watch the promotional video here.

If you buy your tickets at 7-Eleven stores, you can receive a exclusive “Movi-Tick” card, and and acrylic key chain with a Studio Series SS-EX 1967 Rusty Bumblebee figure.

You can now click on the bar to see the mirrored video and images of these items attached to this news post.

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under Conventions

TFcon is very happy to announce Paul Eiding the voices of Perceptor and Quintesson in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019.  He is also well known as Colonel Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear Solid video game franchise.

Paul will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention.  Paul Eiding 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)

IGN Hungary has posted an exclusive Behind The Scenes video for the Hungarian dub of Transformers: Bumblebee movie.

The video not only gives us an in-depth look at the dubbing process, but also a good look at two pages from the dubbing script. Unfortunately, the script gives away a key scene from the movie and 2005 Boards Member Lazlow007 was kind enough to translate that for us. He is also the person who gave us the news tip.

Due to the SPOILER nature of the news article, you’ll have to take a look after the jump… to find out more.

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Releasing Today, a new product in the Transformers TCG line. The third release from Wave 1, the Metroplex Deck! Coming with 3 new battle cards and 4 new character cards including the Titan Metroplex himself this deck introduces a handful of new concepts into the Transformers TCG. Among those new concepts is the Titan sized card of Metroplex himself. He starts as the only character in play with his minions hiding under him, however as play progresses and more of his minions come into play the stronger Metroplex gets. If you can manage to play your cards right then Metroplex can attach the entire team at once, tapping them all, and giving you the upper hand.

Vangelus and Aaron of the WTF@TFW Podcast got the opportunity to talk with Wizards of the Coast’s Drew Nolosco about the Metroplex deck early. You can listen to that discussion here.

Find the Metroplex Deck at your local friendly gaming store today.

To celebrate the launch of Metroplex and continued success of the game, we are launching an all new sub-forum on the 2005 Boards just for the TCG!  Click here to head on over to the TCG forum and chat with other players about the game!

Read on to check out high res images of the Metroplex set!

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under Japanese Transformers

Some days ago, we had our first images of a very unexpected new product: The G-Shock x Transformers Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode. Now we have the official announcement, information, details and price of this collaboration between Casio and Takara Tomy.

Casio G-Shock and Transformers join for the 35 anniversary of the franchise. We have a new section on Takara Tomy Website and G-Shock website. Here’s what they have brought to the fans:

  • A special G-Shock DW-6900TF-4 in Optimus Prime colors.
  • A transformable Master Optimus Prime Pedestal Prime.
  • 2 Star Drive Cannons.
  • A Krono Matrix.
  • The above mentioned items will come in a special pack.
  • The pedestal can transform into a poseable Optimus Prime figure.
  • This figure can carry the included Krono Matrix or the G-Shock DW-6900TF-4 on his chest.
  • You can also attach G-Shock 5600 or 6900 models (sold separately) in robot mode.
  • Release Date: December 8th, 2018.
  • Price: ¥ 29,000 ($256.91 approximately).

Impressive, isn’t it? But this is not only a watch, but a complete new character with bio and stats. Master Optimus Prime is a mysterious Autobot with a G-SHOCK in his chest. He appeared to confront Decepticon’s attacks shaking the space and time. When combined with the G-Shock watch he gets special shielding power which cancels any destructive influence over and time and space.

Takara Tomy Mall website has uploaded a nice gallery with 360 views of each mode, and G-Shock Wabsite added extra images and an impressive promotional video that you can watch below. After that, you can check out all the mirrored images after the jump and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

Singapore again leads the retail charge on highly anticipated figures, as TFW2005 member BattleUpSaber finds the Studio Series Deluxe Class duo of Age of Extinction KSI Sentry and the Bumblebee Movie’s Dropkick at Isetan in the Nex Mall. We first brought you official images of these figures in July followed by an August in-hand look that included their backdrops.

Happy hunting to our fellow Transformers fans in Singapore. Check out the pictures attached to this post and remember to share your sightings news on the 2005 boards!