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Via Hobby Dengeki we have images of the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki which was on exhibit at the Japan Toy Awards 2022 event.

This event is held by the Japan Toy Association to promote innovative and remarkable products in the Japanese toy industry. The new Masterpiece MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki was selected as finalist in the High Target category and several production samples were on display in robot, shinkansen/bullet train and combiner mode. To top it all, veteran Transformers designer and Transformers Hall Of Fame 2010 inductee Kojin Ono was invited to the presentation. One of the slides gave us a glimpse of all the upcoming Masterpiece Trainbots silhouettes.

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

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Artist and TFW2005 member Alex Milne returns with a new installment of his line art process shares, placing his recently revealed Fate of Cybertron One Shot Retailer Incentive cover in the spotlight.

Which characters do you see featured in the artwork? Sound off about this June arriving title on the 2005 boards!

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under Transformers Cyberverse, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Via UK website ABGee we have our first look at the packaging of the new Transformers: Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite Smash Changer Optimus Prime.

While this figure was officially revealed back in February this year, we have new stock images revealing the packaging of this new 9-inch Optimus Prime figure which transforms from truck to robot in just 3 steps…in fact, you smash the figure to do it.

It’s good to notice that the robot mode design is pretty similar to Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime rather than Cyberverse, and some might say it could be an early Rise Of The Beasts Optimus Prime toy. In any case, all the packaging and art of this windowless box is based on the Transformers: Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite box style. It is expected to retail for $31.49 and scheduled for release in October.

See the new images after the jump and then sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Transformers Movie Toys & Products

The next round of Transformers Studio Series figures have officially gone live for pre-order around the web today.  Deluxe wave 17 consists of Dark of the Moon Bumblebee, SS86 Arcee, and ROTF Sideways.  Voyager Wave 17 has Bumblebee Thundercracker and AoE Galvatron.  Deluxes are coming in at roughly $24.99, while the Voyagers are $33.99.  Ships dates vary from August – November 2022 depending on the figure or place you order.  Read on for official pics and copy, then hit our sponsors below to grab your sets!

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The official Hasbro China and G-Shock Weibo accounts have posted up our first promotional video of a new Transformers x G-Shock “Back To The 80’s” collaboration.

Transformers now team up with popular Casio G-Shock watches bringing a retro style decoration with colors inspired by Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee. There are also some colorful promotional art images of each watch (thanks to Uranusdd Uranusdd on Facebook) that we are sure will please your optics.

To top it all, thanks to ks_time_store on Instagram, we have picture of the G-Shock Optimus Prime and Megatron revealing that they have the face of each character engraved in the steel back of each watch. But there’s more then meets the eye here, since they will come with a “Cybertronian” round case for you to store your watch.

While we still have no concrete information on price or release date, you can see all the images after the jump as well as a YouTube mirror of the promotional video. Then, share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under 3rd Party Unlicensed

Third party company Dr. Wu have posted up images of the color prototype of their new MS-30 Amie (Legends Scale Arcee) via their Weibo account.

Designed by Mechanic Toy and produced by Dr. Wu, this a 10 cm tall G1 Arcee for the Legends scale with an impressive range of articulation for a figure this size. She will come with a gun and rifle. Mechanic Toy Weibo have also teased that a Nightbird redeco with extra weapons is on the works.

Price and release date are yet to be announced. Check out the pics and let us know what you think after the jump!

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

 

Greetings from The Chosen Prime!

We have new arrivals and pre-orders available this week including those presented below.

Let us know if there’s a particular figure you’re looking for that isn’t listed here or on the website. Happy shopping!

LATEST PRE-ORDERS

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X-Transbots MX-38 NIGHTINGALE
Estimated Release October 2022
X-Transbots MX-37 CONAN
Estimated Release June 2022
Marvel Legends Disney+ The Falcon & The Winter Soldier – SHARON CARTER (BAF Infinity Ultron)
Estimated Release January 2023
Marvel Legends Retro Collection WAR MACHINE
Estimated Release December 2022

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Marvel Legends Disney+ KATE BISHOP (BAF Infinity Ultron)
Estimated Release October 2022
Marvel Legends Disney+ CLINT BARTON / HAWEYE (BAF Infinity Ultron)
Estimated Release June 2022
Mezco Marvel One:12 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Deluxe Edition
Estimated Release January 2023
DX9 Toys D10B BLACK HANZO
Estimated Release December 2022

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Neca Universal Monsters x TMNT APRIL O’NEAL as The Bride of Frankenstein
Estimated Release October 2022
Enterbay 1/6 Real Masterpiece Collection – MICHAEL JORDAN BARCELONA ’92 LIMITED EDITION ACTION FIGURE
Estimated Release June 2022

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under Non-Transforming, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

Time for a look at the second MDLX figure from threezero – G1 inspired Optimus Prime.  This scales with the first MDLX release, Bumblebee (see our gallery here).  The original & larger 15+ inch figures are called Premium, then they went to the 10-12 inch DLX line, and now we are one step smaller with MDLX.  The non transforming figure stands around 7 inches tall with a whopping 48 points of articulation, detailed paint head to toe, multiple hands, weapons and accessories.  If you are looking for a G1-esque, high end display piece in the smaller form factor, this is a winner.

Threezero was kind enough to send through a copy a little early, he’s due to ship in Q2 2022.  Read on to check some in-hand pics, then hit our sponsors below or the Threezero Store to pick up your copy! You can also join in the ongoing MDLX discussion on the 2005 Boards.

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