Transformer World 2005

Takara Tomy New Transformers “Premium Finish” Collection

Posted on May 6, 2021 at 10:45 am by Black Convoy under Generations / Classics, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Via In Demand Toys we have our first look at a new Takara Tomy Transformers “Premium Finish” Collection.

This is sure an unexpected announcement. It seems Takara Tomy will be back with their improved deco on their releases. The small images show a movie-accurate yellow Studio Series SS-18 Deluxe Bumblebee (Bumblebee movie VW Beetle) and a cartoon-accurate Siege Voyager Optimus Prime featuring green windows with some battle damage and more details. Both will come in a closed box with the codes Generations PF GR-01 Optimus Prime and Studio Series PF SS-01 Bumblebee.

There are still not additional information about price or release date or any other planned figure for this new line, but stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates. Now click on the bar to see the mirrored images on this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Board!

Transformers Studio Series 86 Leader Class Slag In-Hand Images

Posted on May 6, 2021 at 10:00 am by Black Convoy under Generation 1, Generations / Classics

Via Kreemzek Reviews on Youtube we have our first in-hand images of the new Transformers Studio Series 86 Leader Class Slag.

Slag is a completely new Leader class mold which brings us a fantastic new rendition of the classic G1 Dinobot featuring a cartoon-accurate red face. Slag (not Slug nor Slog) robot mode is pretty articulated featuring several ratchet points for stability. The rear triceratops legs are hidden inside the robot legs for more cartoon-accuracy. Robot mode shows some kibble in the back where the triceratops leg is visible but it doesn’t look so bad after all. Transformation is simple but fun and the Triceratops mode is compact with a weapon storage space in the tail. Slag includes a Daniel with exo-suit mini-figure which is pretty similar to the Wheelie figure included with Grimlock since it’s designed to be sat in robot or dino mode. For those wondering about scale, we can also share for you comparison pics next to other War For Cybertron and Studio Series 86 figures.

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

Transformers War For Cybertron Siege, Power of the Primes and BotBots: Aaron Gray Concept Art

Posted on May 6, 2021 at 12:45 am by AzT under Generations / Classics, Transformers Botbots

TFW2005 member BB Shockwave unearthed a treasure trove of images shared by Hasbro Concept Designer Aaron Gray, ranging from characters in the Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege and Power of the Primes lines to BotBots and even Fan Votes.

Siege Optimus vehicle exploration. I kicked this back and forth with the talented Yuya Onishi of Takara Tomy a few times. We ended up moving forward with the sketches on the left side of the page.
Way back in 2016 I had the honor of pitching a spin off Transformers IP (along with my manager John Warden) to Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner and the rest of Hasbro Senior Management as a part of our internal “Grand Idea Fair” competition. It’s a radical departure from the super G1 designs that we were doing on Generations and I’m super proud of Hasbro for going through with something so bold.

Review a mirrored selection of images attached to this post, scan the full galleries and commentaries here, then sound off on the 2005 boards!

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Transformers Kingdom Fossilizer Deluxe Wingfinger In-Hand Images

Posted on May 5, 2021 at 10:07 pm by Black Convoy under Beast Wars, Generations / Classics

Via TonTon Review on Youtube, we have new in-hand images of the upcoming Kingdom Fossilizer Deluxe Wingfinger.

Wingfinger is part of the new Kingdom Wave 3 Fossilizers which can split and combine as weapons for other War For Cybertron figures in a similar way to Siege Weaponizers. Wingfinger is a skeletal Pteranodon which converts into a ninja-like skinny robot. We also have a look at the hidden combiner head included with this figure and comparison shots next to other Kingdom Fossilizers.

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

IDW’s Transformers Beast Wars: Issue #4 iTunes Preview

Posted on May 5, 2021 at 9:22 pm by AzT under Beast Wars, Comics

When a seriously injured Maximal and a treacherous Predacon run afowl of an incredibly dangerous native beast, they’ll have to team-up to make it out alive. There is no Energon interference blocking your connection to the iTunes Apple Books three-page preview of Beast Wars issue #4, due in shops on what is lining up to be a packed May 19th New Comic Book Day, so dive in after the jump then join the discussion on the 2005 boards!

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Transformers Generations Book 2021 Sample Pages

Posted on May 5, 2021 at 8:10 pm by Black Convoy under Generation 1

Japanese Publisher Hero-X have just tweeted some sample pages of their upcoming Transformers Generations Book 2021.

According to the information shared, this year’s Generations Book will feature a section about the 35th anniversary of the classic G1 Transformers: The Movie. It will include exclusive material, testimonies, and information about the latest toys from the Studio Series and War for Cybertron Trilogy. The sample pages show off Kingdom Commander Class Rodimus Prime and Studio Series Kup and Blurr.

Update: Hero X have tweeted another pair of samples featuring War For Cybertron Trilogy and Generations Selects figures.

The Transformers Generations book 2021 is scheduled for release in 13 May, 2021 for the Japanese market and it’s available for pre-order via Amazon.jp. Click on the bar to see the mirrored image on this news post and then let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

IDW’s Transformers (2019) Comic Series: Issue #30 iTunes Preview

Posted on May 5, 2021 at 1:10 pm by AzT under Comics

Optimus Prime does not wish to fight, but knows he must. By his side, leading his army, is one of Cybertron’s former great generals and former inmate of the White Tower, Pyra Magna. Learn about the only thing that might prevent more losses via the iTunes Apple Books three-page preview of Transformers issue #30, due in shops May 19th, then sound off on the 2005 boards!

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New Official Transformers Kingdom & Studio Series Stop Motion Video From Hasbro China

Posted on May 4, 2021 at 4:14 pm by Black Convoy under Generations / Classics

The official Hasbro China Transformers Weibo account have just uploaded a new Official Transformers Kingdom & Studio Series Stop Motion Video for your viewing pleasure.

The video is a nice mix of some of the recent Kingdom figures like Voyager Cyclonus, Core Optimus Prime and Megatron, Deluxe Arcee, and Studio Series Hot Rod (with fast cameos of Jazz and Kup). We can see a funny talent battle between Cyclonus and Hot Rod and, as you should imagine, nothing ends as expected.

Watch the video here or a YouTube mirror after the jump, as well as some screencaps. Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Board!

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