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Another nice surprise to share with you today. An Ebay auction is bringing us our first images of the newWar For Cybertron Siege G1 Raimakers: Acid Storm, Ion Storm, & Nova Storm 3-Pack for your viewing pleasure.

This 3-pack consists of green, blue and yellow repaints of the Voyager Siege Starscream mold as the iconic G1 Rainmakers seen in the classic G1 episode “Divide and Conquer”. A very nice pack indeed. The figures come in a wide windowed box showing the Seekers in robot mode. It is unclear on how this set will be available, but we may know more about it in San Diego Comic-Con in a few days.

Click on the bar to see all the mirrored images and the sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under Conventions, San Diego Comic Con

Continuing a welcome annual trend of moving away from the days of wondering when and for how long to F5, Hasbro Pulse’s What You Need to Know Before You Go campaign revealed that the SDCC 2019 Transformers convention exclusive items are scheduled for September 4th online purchase availability.

Which items are on your buy list? Review our coverage of announced exclusives items, including our MP-10G Ecto-35 Optimus Prime gallery, the Transformers Trading Card Game’s Blaster vs. Soundwave 35th Anniversary Edition set & Convention Pack and the BotBots Con Crew 10-Pack.

Follow our convention exclusives stock thread for updates and then sound off on the 2005 boards!

under Sponsor News

TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFSource sent in their latest weekly newsletter. Check out the highlights below and then read on for the complete listing!

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INSTOCK THIS WEEK – Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series – MPM-8 Megatron
INSTOCK THIS WEEK – DX9 – K3 La Hire
ARRIVING SOON – Fans Toys FT-30A Maverick
ARRIVING SOON – X-Transbots MM-XII – Neptune and MX-15 Deathwish
ARRIVING SOON – Planet X – PX-20 Vejovis and PX-21 Mars
– Iron Factory – IF-EX31 Dubhe – Spirits of the D.E.C.
– Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Wave 6 Set of 3
– Iron Factory – IF-EX38 Optics Hunter
– Zeta Toys – ZB Kronos – Full Set of 5 Figures
– X-Transbots MM-9Z Barada
– Newage – H2T Kagemusha
– Transform Element – TE-01B OP – Black Version LE
– Magic Square – MS-B04D Transporter – Limited Edition
– Transformers Furai Starscream, Thundercracker and Bumblebee Model Kits
– Transformers Bumblebee DLX Scale Collectible Figure
– Mech Fans Toys MS-16 Rocke and MS-17 Spiale

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– Transformers 35th Anniversary Convoy & Optimus Prime Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive Set
– Transformers Masterpiece MP-19+ Smokescreen Anime Version
– Fans Toys FT-29T Quietus – Limited Edition
– Transformers 35th Anniversary Golden Optimus Prime Trophy Set
– Mastermind Creations – Ocular Max – PS-15 Fraudo
– TW-FS01 – Bulldog
– Diaclone Reboot DA-42 Tryverse Tryjetter
– Newage – H2EX Manero – Limited Edition and more
– Transformers – Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri 04 Optimus Prime
– Transformers Bumblebee DLX Scale Optimus Prime
– Transformers Masterpiece MP-47 Hound

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under Generations / Classics

We have some BIG NEWS today! Just revealed via Hasbro Pulse, we have our first images and details about the HasLab War For Cybertron Unicron Crowdfunding Revealed!

The ultimate figure of the Chaos-Bringer comes to reality via HasLab. This massive transforming toy will stand 27″ (68.58 cm) and his planet mode will be 30″ (76.20 cm) in diameter (including rings, planet alone is 15.8″ or 39.90 cm). Among other features and gimmicks we can mention:

  • 50 articulation points (including articulated fingers)
  • Movable eyes
  • Articulated mouth and teeth
  • Posable planetary rings.
  • Custom stand (height with stand 29.6″ or 75.00 cm)
  • 19 pounds (8.6 kilos) of pure evilness

And more to be revealed.But, as any crowdfunding, some conditions are required. This campaign will move into production when it reaches its minimum goal of 8,000 backers. All support must be received by 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2019. If the campaign is successful your payment method will be charged on August 31, 2019. Orders are estimated to ship in early 2021 (Limit of 5 per transaction).

Update: The crowdfunding is limited to US, Canada and Puerto Rico residents, but according to IGN Hasbro stated that if the figure gets funded, they will be looking at ways to make this item available internationally. Transformers fans outside the US still have a possibility to grab this figure.

Ready to support this HasLab Project? Click here for more details and a featured video with John Warden showing off the prototype. We have the feeling that Unicron is coming! Click on the bar to see the mirrored images and sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Update: Screencaps of the featured video added

Update: More images thank to IGN.com

Update: Official pics and press release info added.

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under Generations / Classics, Transformers Botbots, Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

TFW2005 members around the world have reported several new Transformers sightings in their local markets and we have summarized them in the links below:

Click on the titles to surf to the respective threads in our boards. Keep reporting your sightings around the world on the 2005 Boards!

Happy hunting one and all!

under Japanese Transformers

TV-Kun Twitter has updated images of the “Transformers Super Complete Works” book that will be included with the Legacy TV-Kun Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project.

This time we have a look at the front and back cover of the book and some more images of the exclusive material included (original animation cells and character sketches and profiles). This 122-page book will compile a great variety of information and material about the original G1 cartoon series in Japan. It is part of Takara Tomy’s crowdfunding project that will also include a Convoy Golden Trophy and a reprint of the S.T.A.R.S. membership kit as we reported previously. The reception period of this crowdfunding is running until August 31st. (Japan only).

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

under Generation 1

Thanks to TFW2005 member DesertDog for sharing in our boards photographic proof of the Walmart Exclusive G1 Soundwave Reissue Released In Canada.

This new G1 Soundwave reissue (including Buzzaw) was found at Walmart in Calgary, Alberta for $69.70 CAD (or $53.60 approximately). We hope this means that it will hit US Walmart shelves any time soon.

Ready to add some classic G1 flavor into your collection? Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under 3rd Party Unlicensed, Conventions

Thanks to our friends at TFcon we now have the panel slides as they appeared at their 3rd Party Preview Panel. Check out the upcoming releases and reveals as they were shown earlier today, all 170+(!) slides worth. Company and project list below. You can discuss each of these projects in the 3rd Party Discussion area of the 2005 Boards. Enjoy!

3A
– Premium Scale Blitzwing

Banana Force
– MPL-01 Red Sharpshooter
– MPL-02 Great Armor
– MPL-03 (Dai Atlas)

HTB Toys
– Jin Bao Gravity Builder Set
– TF v Joe (Soundwave H.I.S.S. Tank)

NONNEF
– Siege Red Alert / Sideswipe Kits
– Siege Seeker Kits
– Siege G2 Sideswipe Kit

New Age
– H7 MCCOY (Ironhide)
– H8 Miller (Ratchet)
– H7B Riddick (Black Ironhide)
– H10, H11, H12 / Abadon, Berial Admodeus (Insecticons)
– H10, H11, H12 / Abadon, Berial Admodeus / Clear (Insecticons)
– Playset A (Ark Terminal)
– Playset B (Thrones)
– Playset C (Ark Chair)

Iron Factory
– EX-31 Dubhe
– EX 32/33 Phecda & Mizar
– EX-34 Alkaid
– EX-35 Merak
– EX-38 Optics Hunter
– EX-39 Hex Wrench
– EX-40 Mini One Man Army
– EX-40 Sonicwave
– EX-41 Heat Death
– EX 44 City Commander Final Battle Armor

Planet X
– PX-21 MARS (Ironhide)
– PX-20 VEJOVIS (Ratchet)

Civil Warrior
– General Grant (WWI Optimus)

Tranproject X
– Beast Commander (Optimus Primal)

Fans Toys
– FT-02 Acoustic Wave (Soundwave, Laserbeak, Ravage, Rumble, Frenzy)
– Tease (Blaster)
– FT-21 Berserk (Blitzwing)
– FT-45 Spindrift 2.0 (Seaspray)
– Tease (Cliffjumper and Huffer)

Jiang Xing
– Matailbeast-01 Wingeddragon

Fans Hobby
– MB-16 Lightning Eagle
– MB-12 Athena
– MB-11A Black God Armor
– MB-11 God Armor
– MB-15 (Armada Prime)

Transbots
– (G2 Dragstrip)
– (G2 Breakdown)

Prof. Heisenberg
– Tyrants Blade

Mastermind Creations
– R32SG Stray Shadow Ghost
– Reformatted Ebrius
– Reformatted Gravus

Ocular Max
– RMX-10 Motif
– RMX-11 Tempo
– RMX-12 Pitch
– RMX-13 Forte
– RMX-01 + The Cage
– PS-18 Zinnia
– PS-13 Impetus
– PS-15 Fraudo

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under Transformers Cyberverse

The Transformers: Cyberverse show and toyline are making their debut today in Japan, and the official Takara Tomy Twitter account has uploaded listings (via Takara Tomy Mall website), new stock images and some new pieces of promotional art.

Similar with other modern lines, there’s no noticeable differences compared to the Hasbro versions (not even in the names), but some cool promotional art was Tweeted with each of the following figures:

The Japanese packaging is almost the same as the Hasbro releases, but with Japanese text and small “Transformers 35th Anniversary” logo in a corner. Click on the bar to see the mirrored images on this news post and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under 3rd Party Unlicensed, Conventions

TFcon Toronto 2019 is under way right now and pics from the dealer room are rolling in.  We have some initial quick shots of the show run display cases, and a couple shots of the MMC area courtesy of @baddigital, @mattythedentist on Twitter, @planetsteelexpress on FB, and @diecast2 on Twitter.  We’ll update with more info as it comes in.

  • Fans Hobby
    • Teaser Poster Of MB-15 (Armada Optimus Prime)Teaser Poster
    • MB-12 Athena (Masterforce Minerva)
    • MB-16 Lightning Eagle (IDW Thunderclash, remold of MB-06 Power Baser)
    • MB-11A Black God Armor (Black Masterforce God Bomber)
  • Jiang Xing
    • JX-01 Winged Dragon (Beast Wars Transmetal 2 Megatron)
  • Planet X
    • PX-20 Vejovis & PX-21 Mars (Fall Of Cybertron Ratchet and Ironhide)
  • Iron Factory (Legends Scale)
    • IF EX-24X Catastrophe (Car Robots Baldigys / RID Ruination RID)
    • Spirits of the D.E.C (DJD Combiner)
    • IDW Ultra Magnus Prototype
    • Soundwave Prototype
    • Colored Samples of G1 Hound, Wheelack and Cliffjumper
    • Colored Sample of Beast Wars Transmetal 2 Megatron
  • Mastermind Creations
    • Reformatted R-40 Jaguar (IDW Ravage, remold of R-39 Foxwire) + Extra part for Tyrantron (IDW Megatron).
    • Reformatted Tortor (Tesarus) y Mors (Helex) (IDW DJD)
    • Ocular Max Assaultus (G1 Bruticus)
    • Ocular Max Unlimited U-01 Stellarus Prominon (Star Convoy)
    • Reformatted R-41 Ultio (Senator Ratbat)
    • Reformatted R-39 Ebrius & Gravus (IDW Guzzle & Brawn)
  • Banana Force
    • Colored MPL-01 Red Sharpshooter (RID 2001 Optimus Prime / Car Robot Fire Convoy)
    • On Display the combined form with MPL-02 God Armor (RID 2001 Ultra Magnus / Car Robots God Magnus).

Stay tuned later today for the 3rd Party Panel, we should have info when it’s done.

TORONTO TO HOST TRANSFORMERS 35TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Meet Transformers Voice Actors and Comic Book Artists
Shop Canada’s Largest Dealer Room for Transformers Merchandise
The world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention – full details and tickets now online at https://www.tfcon.ca/tickets

Special guests include Blu Mankuma the voices of Tigatron and Tigerhawk in Beast Wars,  Colin Murdock the voice of Quickstrike in the Transformers Beast Wars cartoon in addition to Thrust in Transformers Armada plus Scorponok and Wing Saber in Transformers Energon, Michael Chain the voices of Hoist, Powerglide, Raoul, Red Alert and Skids in Generation 1, Stephen Keener the voices of Fortress Maximus, Hardhead, Hun-Grrr, Mindwipe, Scattershot and Scorponok in Generation 1, Transformers creator Bob Budiansky, Transformers The Movie (1986) writer Ron Friedman, Transformers toy and franchise designer Aaron Archer, plus Transformers comic book artists Alex Milne, Jack Lawrence, Kei Zama, Sara Pitre-Durocher and Livio Ramondelli.

TFcon will take place July 12th to 14th (THIS WEEKEND) at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.

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