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Following last week’s news of IDW possibly losing the comics licenses for the Transformers and GI Joe properties, Bleeding Cool:

  • Understands that John Barber, whose history with Transformers comics is a deep one covered extensively on these very pages, is no longer Editor in Chief at IDW Publishing
  • No official response yet from IDW or Barber, while his social media feeds still list the Editor in Chief job

Furthermore, IDW recently posted a job opening for the position of Executive Editorial Director:

  • This position will be responsible for developing licensed products for IDW Publishing, including single-issue comic books and graphic novels, and both managing and providing direction to the editorial staff to enable the highest quality creative output. This person will work closely with IDW’s Publisher, SVP, Sales, Marketing & Strategy, Director, Content Strategy, and Managing Editor to ensure that all licensed publishing products maximize revenue, profitability, and brand visibility while ensuring the licensor’s brand integrity. This position will also be responsible for evaluating new licensor viability and establishing strategic goals for launch plans and ongoing product lines. The Executive Editorial Director reports directly to the Publisher.

Should official information in the coming days verify this rumor, we sincerely wish John and IDW the best in whatever directions that they each move forward. Share your thoughts on the 2005 boards!

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under Generations / Classics

An image has been surfacing over the internet showing what seems to be a black and red redeco of the Earthrise Ironhide mold. These new colors resemble the E-Hobby exclusive Ironhide Protect Black figure from 2008 which was planned as a homage to the original Diaclone toy which later became G1 Ironhide.

While the figure looks mistransformed, we have had rumors in our forums about this redeco. In any case, take this with a grain of salt until we get official information or a more reliable source.

Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under 3rd Party Unlicensed, Conventions

TFcon sponsor Ages Three and Up is proud to announce the TFcon Toronto 2021 exclusive X-Transbots Master X Series Ono.

Need a lift for the Holidays? Ono has it covered. Done in a rich retro red to match the season, he might just be Santa’s extra helper this year… and yours if you are attending TFcon. This figure comes with an amazing amount of accessories and will be a necessary addition to your masterpiece scale collection.

In cooperation with X-Transbots, Madhaus Collectibles, Ages Three and Up, and Toy Dojo, this figure will be available in limited quantities while supplies last during the TFcon Toronto 2021 weekend Dec 10th – 12th, 2021. The cost of the figure will be $175 at the show. Get yours before they are all gone!

under Generations / Classics, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

TFW2005 was able to have a virtual sit down with the Transformers team along with others in the fandom to discuss Studio Series, and specifically the recently revealed Bumblebee movie figures.  Included were insights into the process of designing the figure alt modes from scratch with no reference, a couple Kingdom Wave 5 surprises, and a lot more.  We were even able to ask some questions.  To cap it off, the team officially revealed Bumblebee Movie Studio Series Arcee.  Read on to check out some notes from the event along with pics.

* This story will be updated over time as we process two hours of notes.

Update 1 : Added paraphrased notes from the event.

Update 2 : Added official product images for discussed Studio Series and Kingdom figures.

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under Generation 1, Generations / Classics

Via In Demand Toys we have our first stock images of the new Transformers Kingdom WFC-K43 Core Class Hot Rod for your viewing pleasure.

Now we finally have a clear look at the packaging and robot and alt mode of this rendition of Hot Rod for the small Core class scale. Hot Rod comes with a red and blue sword rather than any gun. This figure will also be released later as part of the Legacy collection.

See the mirrored images after the jump and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Via Chefatron on Youtube we have our first in-hand images of the new Transformers Deluxe Class Bumblebee Movie Ratchet.

Ratchet proves to be another fantastic addition to the Studio Series Bumblebee movie Autobots group. Featuring a movie-accurate robot mode and a very compact Cybertronian armored vehicle alt mode. Ratchet shows a more complex and interesting transformation than usual which is much appreciated. We also have comparison shots next to Earthtise Ratchet and the rest of Studio Series Bumblebee Movie Autobots, including the new Bumblebe Movie Brawn.

Check out all the images on this news post, as well as Chefatron video review, after the jump. Click on the discussion link below and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under 3rd Party Unlicensed

Thanks to Iron Factory Weibo, we have a look at the color prototype of their Iron Samurai Series IF-EX45K Kage Shishimaru.

This figure is a black and red redeco of IF-EX45 Yoroi Shishimaru (Samurai Lio Convoy) now featuring several retooled parts and new weapons. The aforementioned retooled parts now make his beast mode look more like a manticore rather than the original lion mode. This figure is scheduled for release in mid December this year.

You can check out the photos and let us know if you’re interested after the break!

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under Sponsor News

TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom brings you their newsletter for this week. See the highlights below and then read on for the complete listing!

ROBOTKINGDOM.COM Newsletter #1612

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Latest news, NO postal service available to Russia, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, Brunei, Isreal, Brazil, Iceland, Bolivia, Guam, Ukraine. Please do not place order at the moment. For Italy, Only EMS service available at the moment.

For more information, please check the following link. Hongkong Post – Notices (1094) We believe the situation will change daily.

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under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

We have quite an interesting interview to share with you. Bruno Canale Fossa, General Manager of APU Productions, was interviewed by El Comercio Peru website and he told us about the work, anecdotes and challenges they had to face while working with Paramount in the filming of “Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts” in Peru.

APU Productions had previously worked in Peru with Paramount in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and “Dora and the Lost City Of Gold”, but “Rise Of The Beasts” was a completely different challenge in terms of logistic, time, vehicles and people involved. They even got a special “artistic production visa” for all the international crew. This gives us an idea of all the relevance of the movie filming in Peru where authorities, businesses, and Cuzco citizens were involved in all levels.

You can read an English version of the article here or a plain text version after the break and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Via PrimevsPrime on Youtube we have our first in-hand images of the new Transformers Deluxe Class Bumblebee Movie Brawn.

This a very nice rendition of Brawn, as seen in the Cybertron battle in the Bumblebee movie. Robot mode is really impressive with a design which really evokes his G1 incarnation. Brawn includes a really big gun plus a drill, both of them can also be attached in his Cybertronian armored vehicle mode. The transformation seems very simple and fun, easy to go from one mode to other mode. We also have comparison images next to the rest of the Studio Series Bumblebee Movie Autobots.

Check out all the images on this news post, as well as PrimevsPrime video review, after the jump. Click on the discussion link below and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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