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Transformers Earth Wars Event – Planet Terror

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 10:23 pm by onslaught24 under Video Games

Space Ape has shared with us the details on yet another event featuring a new pair of characters and their abilities. Blades and Dirge join the fight this weekend in the totaliser event, Planet Terror. Both characters feature the ability Safe Zone (Blades)/Fear Inducing Signal (Dirge) which drops a hacking bomb that deals damage to the area and confuses enemies, reducing attack speed and causing them to turn on their own forces for a short amount of time.

Check out the full details after the jump. Good luck this weekend!

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Transformers Trading Card Game Introduces War for Cybertron: Siege I Raider Blowpipe

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 3:45 pm by AzT under Transformers Trading Card Game

More to say, we have about TCG Wave 3 today thanks to Design Lead Ken Nagle debuting a new Battle Master:

The more dangerous part of Raider Blowpipe is his Weapon mode – the Dual-Impact Shatterblast Compression Cannon, taking colors to the extreme. Each different color gives +1 attack. Flipping all five colors currently in the game (orange, blue, white, green, and the new black icon introduced in this set) gives +5 attack and easily biggest attack bonus from a Weapon.

Read up on the design rules details in Ken’s column, then share your strategies on the 2005 boards!

IDW’s New Transformers Comic Series: Issue #7 Sneak Peek

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 2:50 pm by AzT under Comics

IDW Manager, Creative Development / Senior Editor Tom Waltz sets up a weather forecast for this reveal of a panel from issue #7:

You know that saying, “A storm is coming”? Well, in #Transformers #7, a cyclone is coming. A #Cyclonus, to be exact. Here’s a raging cool sneak peek for all you awesome fans that have made our Bold New Era a smash hit! @Brian_Ruckley @Anna__Malkova @JoanaLafuente @IDWPublishing

Full credits: Brian Ruckley (Author) • Cachét Whitman (Artist) • Beth McGuire-Smith (Author) • Christian Ward (Cover Artist)

Let us know what you think of this artwork on the 2005 boards!

Transformers Trading Card Game Introduces War for Cybertron: Siege I Generals Optimus Prime and Megatron

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 2:13 pm by AzT under Transformers Trading Card Game

By way of Screen Rant, the Generals are reporting for Transformers Trading Card Game Wave 3 duty:

This iteration of Optimus takes his position as leader of the Autobots especially serious. While in his starting Truck (alt) mode Optimus Prime’s ability grants both Bold and Tough to his allies, allowing them to attack and defend more profitably. After you’ve used your allies to attack, flip Optimus to bot mode, granting bold and tough to himself, along with the new Focus ability.
General Megatron is not the selfless leader that Optimus is, and it shows in his card design. Megatron wants players to slowly amass a stockpile of Weapon cards on the battlefield to best take advantage of his Alt Mode, and in his Bot Mode, he wants all of the cards to revolve around him.

Enjoy the attached artwork, then sound off on the 2005 boards!

IDW Media Holdings: Closing Successful Rights Offering, Raised Total of $23 Million

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 1:39 pm by AzT under Comics

Refreshing our financial health coverage of IDW Publishing parent IDW Media Holdings, the company recently announced the closure of its private placement offering and plans to use those proceeds to continue executing on its strategic priorities.

The full press release is ready for your scanning after the read more jump. Stay tuned to this space for updates then join in the discussion on the 2005 boards!

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DNA Design DK-11 Upgrade Kit for Studio Series SS-32 Optimus Prime & SS-35 Jetfire

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 10:53 am by Black Convoy under 3rd Party Unlicensed

Once again DNA Design surprises us with a grear upgrade kit for the Studio Series line. Via their Facebook account, we have images of the DNA Design DK-11 Upgrade Kit for Studio Series SS-32 Optimus Prime, SS-35 Jetfire & Jetpower Optimus Prime.

This is quite an impressive and complete set. It includes extra pieces for both SS-32 Voyager Optimus Prime and SS-35 Leader Jetfire amd improve their combined Jetpower Optimus Prime mode.

We have several extra wings, parts, rifle, jet engines, improved Jetpower Optimus Prime feet and a pair of new hands for Jetfire. The final result is very impressive, giving us a more movie-accurate combined mode.

We still have no concrete information on price or release date for this kit, but stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates when they are available. Check all the images after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Figure King No. 256 Scans: Transformers Beast Wars MasterpieceMP-46 Blackarachnia, Studio Series, War For Cybertron Siege, Cyberverse & 3A Premium Scale Bumblebee

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 10:10 am by Black Convoy under Beast Wars, Generations / Classics, Transformers Cyberverse, Transformers Masterpiece, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Courtesy of Loopaza Mega Store we have our usual doses of Figure King Magazine Scans. Issue #256 shows some images of Transformers Beast Wars MasterpieceMP-46 Blackarachnia, War For Cybertron Siege, Cyberverse & 3A DLX Bumblebee.

This month we only have 4 pages of Transformers items:

Transformers Beast Wars MasterpieceMP-46 Blackarachnia – Some clear shots showing off poseability, accessories and a great comparison pic next to Masterpiece Megatron. You can join to the ongoing discussion about fan-favorite bad spider-bot here.
War For Cybertron: Siege – Colored images of Wave 8 (for the Japanese market) SG-33 Powertrain & Highjump, SG-34 Barricade and SG-35 Thundercracker.
Transformers Cyberverse – Images of the upcoming toys for the Japanese market. There are no noticeable difference compared to their Hasbro counterparts.
3A Premium Scale Bumblebee – Some shots of this impressive action figure based on Bee’s appearance from his movie.

Check out all the images after the jump and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

IDW’s New Transformers Comic Series Issue #06 ITunes Preview

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 8:50 am by Black Convoy under Comics

Via ITunes we can share for you the 3-page preview of IDW’s new Transformers Comic Series Issue #6.

It seems we have an Optimus Prime-ocused issue this time. It’s flashback time, in a new arc titled: Orion Pax: Free Fall.

Transformers #6

All your favorite Transformers characters as you’ve never seen them before! Optimus takes the spotlight! Even a bot as wise as a leader of the Autobots needs guidance now and again, so Optimus turns to Codexa-a Cybertronian who has grown into the very planet itself. Will she help Optimus settle his problems with Megatron or will she lead them both to ruin?

The new Transformers issue #6 is expected for release on May 29th, so don’t forget to grab your copy. Click on the bar to see the mirrored images on this news post together with Cover A by Jack Lawrence, and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

Colour me curious at TFNation 2019 – You are Battle Unicorn!

Posted on May 23, 2019 at 7:00 am by Sol Fury under Conventions

TFNation have announced some of the exclusive goodies available at TFNation 2019. This year we have two exciting exclusive books to share which both go to the heart of the British Transformers experience in the 1980s.

First up, we have a book that promises to immerse you in the Transformers lore as a first-person spectator. Charged with a vital mission by the Oracle, you have a chance to save countless Maximals and Predacons in the dark setting of Beast Machines. In this book, you are Battle Unicorn!

Second is a staple of all things 1980s in the British experience – a colouring book. Copies will be free to all attendees under the age of 12 – and those who are big kids at heart will be able to buy a copy too. Some artwork has been shared, which showcases a scene from Transformers Animated with Waspinator facing off against Safeguard!

Preorders for both books will open very soon. Limited quantities will also be available for purchase over the weekend of TFNation. All purchases contribute to TFNation’s contribution to the charity Mary’s Meals, which seeks to provide lunches to school children worldwide.

TFNation 2018 will be taking place over the weekend of 16 – 18 August 2019 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in Birmingham in England. Andrew Griffith and E.J. Su will be joined by voice actors Gregg Berger (Generation 1 Grimlock, Jetfire, Long Haul and more), Peter Spellos (Robots in Disguise Sky-Byte), Brian Drummond (Beast Machines Jetstorm), Beast Machines and Transformers Animated story editor Marty Isenberg, writers Simon Furman and James Roberts, writer and artist Nick Roche, artists Jack Lawrence, Kei Zama, E.J. Su and Andrew Griffith and colorist John-Paul Bove. Panels will include a special look at rare, unreleased and never-before-seen Transformers merchandise. Check out the TFNation homepage for more information and to pre-register.