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During the Marvel UK run of the Transformers comics in the 1980s, readers were treated to an original character created by Simon Furman. In the classic story “Wanted: Galvatron – Dead or Alive!” Death’s Head was introduced as a freelance peacekeeping agent (definitely not a bounty hunter – as Scourge found out the hard way) aiming to collect on a bounty placed on the head of Galvatron by Rodimus Prime.

From this early appearance Death’s Head would go on to make a handful of appearances in the Marvel UK Transformers stories and then was brought across into the main Marvel universe. Now, after a couple of attempted revivals, Death’s Head is set to return again. Marvel Comics today announced at C2E2 that an all-new Death’s Head series will bring the character back to the Marvel universe, where he’ll cross paths with Young Avengers characters Wiccan and Hulkling. Best of all – this Death’s Head seems to hew much closer to the original character, complete with his original vocal tic coming through.

Although as a character, Death’s Head has long since parted ways with Transformers, he’s still very much a part of the family – and this new series will see some Transformers comics alumni working on reviving Death’s Head. Long time Transformers artist and writer Nick Roche will be providing some of the covers for the series – and the lineart is set to be provided by Kei Zama, fresh off her run on IDW’s Optimus Prime. Kei’s 2000AD inspired artwork seems like an extremely good fit for Death’s Head and we’re certain she’ll do the character proud. Rounding out the creative team is Tini Howard who will be the writer on this new series.

Buzz from the team working on the series is very positive – and according to Kei Zama, Death’s Head will return in July.

Thanks go to @XavierFiles on Twitter who was the source for this story. Be sure to also check out this tweet from Nick Roche showing his lineart to the issue #1 cover – check out the sly reference to the less well-remembered Death’s Head II on the hands of one of the guys in the crowd!

Now, who do we have to petition for a Freelance Peacekeeping Agent vs. Merc with the Mouth showdown?

under Generations / Classics, Transformers Sightings

Ready to add the Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege Leader Class Optimus Prime into your collection? We have not only one but two sightings of this figure at US retail.

A member of The Hardcore Collectors Facebook Group found Optimus at his local Walmart in Mt. Pleasant Michigan. Twitter user @triscuitdau also found the figure at a Walmart in southern Missouri, Texas.

Let the hunt begin! It’s time to check your local Walmart stores to try to find this great new incarnation of Optimus Prime, based on his Transformers Cybertron design. Click on the bar to join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

under Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Courtesy of artist Matt Tkocz via his Artstation account we can share for you some new great pieces of concept art of the Bumblebee movie for your viewing pleasure.

  • Impact Crater Scene – Some police officers checking the crater created by the impact of Shatter and Dropkick when they arrived to Earth.
  • Shatter using a mainframe – We can see the evil Decepticon fembot in a design which is closer to her Studio Series toy.
  • Bumblebee vs Dropkick – We can spot Bee in a more stylized design facing Dropkick in helicopter mode.
  • Tower Antenna Scene – A panoramic view of the final scene of the battle between Bumblebee and Shatter.

Click on the bar to see the mirrored images on this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

under Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Attention fellow Canadian fans! An article from driving.ca website is giving us the heads up that the 1967 VW Beetle From The Bumblebee Movie will be shown at the 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show.

Here’s the description of the event:

Volkswagen will be displaying its full lineup of new vehicles at show, but it’s an older model VW that will be drawing crowds, young and old.

For the nostalgic or the movie-buff in all of us, making its first-ever appearance at this year’s event is Bumblebee, one of eight vehicles used in the 2018 motion picture of the same name.

The 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show runs until Sunday, March 24th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. If you live in the area, try to dash to the exhibition today. Check out the image of Bumblebee’s 1967 VW Beetle alt mode after the jump.

under Transformers Cyberverse

Via InDemand Toys on Facebook we have our first in-package image of the new Transformers: Cyberverse Power Of The Spark Ultra Class Alpha Trion.

Alpha Trion is part of the Cyberverse Ultra Class Wave 4 (together with Prowl) and it’s a complete new mold with a cool “Laser Beam Blast” Action Attack, with 2 laser beams from each side of his starship mode.

Check out the attached image after the jump and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

Japanese entertainment magazine The River, once again sat down with Transformers Live Action Movie Series producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura to discuss the future of the series.

The usual question of whether Transformers: Bumblebee is a Prequel or a Reboot is asked once again; but this time with regards to the statement made by Hasbro during Toy Fair 2019, where it was described as a ‘new storytelling universe’.

It is also implied that the series will now take a similar approach to Warner Bros.’ DC Series course correction; where the attention is given to each individual film while not focusing on a broader “Cinematic Universe”.

Other notable questions:

  • Possible return of Travis Knight for the sequel of Transformers: Bumblebee.
  • Robot designs.
  • Sequel to Transformers: The Last Knight.
  • Role of Unicron on future movies.

Due to the length of the interview, we will only be translating the parts highlighting the future of the franchise, and you can read it all, after the jump.

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under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

Our fellow Transformers fans in Japan are now finally able to enjoy the Bumblebee movie in wide release. As part of several related events this week, members of the voice cast including Tsuchiya Tao (Charlie), Shison Jun (Memo), Yuki Aoi (Shatter), Hamano Daiki (Dropkick) & Ryohei Kimura (Bumblebee) attended a special screening in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills and you can play a video of their on-stage greetings after the jump!

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under Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

Extra-Leker, which purchased several former Toys R Us Norway stores in the wake of Top-Toy’s bankruptcy declaration that we reported in December, yielded a great find at its Sandnes location shared by TFW2005 member Axos:

  • Studio Series WWII Bumblebee, Clunker Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Barricade and Crankcase
  • Studio Series Constructicon Rampage and Optimus Prime in his Bumblebee movie deco

Remember to share your sightings news on the 2005 boards!