Tony_Bacala, Author at Transformer World 2005

Happy Birthday RID – Robots In Disguise Turns 20 Today!

Posted on September 8, 2021 at 9:54 am by Tony_Bacala under History of Transformers, Robots in Disguise

Happy 20^th Anniversary Robots In Disguise!

This year, and today in particular, marks the 20-year anniversary of Transformers Robots in Disguise airing in the United States. This was the official English language dub of the Japanese show Transformers Car Robots, which aired in Japan the year before. This show and it’s accompanying toy line were a big shift in the Transformers brand and affected how things moved forward in the new millennium. It was also a big influence on me and this website in it’s early years, so both the brand and TFW2005 may not be what it is today without it.

We hope you will read on after the break to check out our celebration of Robots in Disguise on it’s 20th!

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Entertainment Earth Newsletter for 9/1/2021 – New Cyberverse Listings and More

Posted on September 1, 2021 at 12:01 am by Tony_Bacala under All News

Site sponsor Entertainment Earth sent through their latest newsletter, check the details below and read on for full listings!

New Listings
Transformers Cyberverse Dino Combiners Wave 1 Set of 2
Transformers Optimus Prime Jumbo Jet Wing Racer Playset

New Arrivals
Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Rainmakers Seekers 3-Pack

Pre-Orders
Transformers Studio Series 77 Deluxe N.E.S.T. Bumblebee – Exclusive
Transformers Bumblebee MDLX Action Figure
Transformers Studio Series 86 Leader Class Coronation Starscream
Transformers Ultimates Megatron 8-Inch Action Figure
Transformers Ultimates Grimlock Dino Mode 9-Inch Action Figure
Transformers Ultimates Bludgeon 8-Inch Action Figure
Transformers Ultimates Tracks 8-Inch Action Figure
Transformers Masterpiece Edition MP-55 Nightbird Shadow
Transformers Masterpiece Edition MP-53 Senator Crosscut

Transformers Studio Series 77 Deluxe N.E.S.T. Bumblebee Revealed, Pre-Orders Live

Posted on August 31, 2021 at 1:03 pm by Tony_Bacala under All News

A New Movieverse Studio Series figure has been revealed and gone up for pre-order today – Transformers Studio Series 77 Deluxe N.E.S.T. Bumblebee. This is Bumblebee in his jeep form, desaturated down. He comes packed with what was a running Spike and now a N.E.S.T. guy. Retail is $22.99 and is set to ship in Feb 2022. Check our sponsors below to grab your copies and read on for pics and details.

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Transformers Studio Series 77 Deluxe N.E.S.T. Bumblebee – Exclusive

This Studio Series 77 Deluxe Class Transformers: Bumblebee-inspired N.E.S.T. Bumblebee figure converts from robot to licensed Jeep mode in 26 steps. Remove backdrop to showcase N.E.S.T. Bumblebee in the Canyon Attack scene. Re-imagined as a N.E.S.T. Jeep, Bumblebee and the Autobots team up with N.E.S.T. to protect the Allspark from the Decepticons. Pose the figure out with the included blaster accessory and mini figure to create a movie universe-inspired scene! Ages 8 and up.

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FFF 8/13/21 – New Studio Series 86 Revealed, Pre-Orders Live!

Posted on August 13, 2021 at 12:58 pm by Tony_Bacala under Generations / Classics

Hasbro’s Fan First Friday has wrapped up and now all the goodies are going up for Pre-Order! Check out official pics and product descriptions after the break, and then hit our sponsors below to grab your copies!

SS86 Leader Coronation Starscream
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SS86 Voyager Sweep
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SS86 Deluxe Perceptor
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Hasbro Fan First Friday – Sweeps, Perceptor, Coronation Starscream and More!

Posted on August 13, 2021 at 11:52 am by Tony_Bacala under Comics, Generations / Classics, Video Games

Hasbro’s Fan First Friday for 8/13/21 just ended and we have a round up of the new info. Read on for caps and notes, more coming in a bit, stay tuned!

Stream Notes:

Studio Series 86 Sweep shown off, differences explained: blue paint is slightly brighter than Scourge, open and closed hands are swapped, blast effect is slightly different, deco planned to be closer to the original G1 toy.

SS86 Deluxe Perceptor revealed, has microscope and tank mode

SS86 Leader Coronation Starscream revealed, more toon-accurate paint, articulated hands, comes with shoulder pads, crown, articulated cape, and Nemesis command seat – seat/throne stores Coronation pieces on back, can seat any figure.

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New Icon Heroes Transformers – Pins, Unicron Pen Holder, Mouse Pads

Posted on August 10, 2021 at 1:57 pm by Tony_Bacala under Other News

Icon Heroes have updated with several new Transformers themed items. Included is a Unicron pen holder, so you can have the Chaos Bringer provide you with a writing instrument of destruction, two new collectible pin sets – Grimlock/Ironhide, Shockwave/Starcream, and two new mouse pads featuring Soundwave and Bumblebee. All of these are marked as coming soon. Read on to check the pics and descriptions!

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Super 7 Transformers Ultimates Wave 2 Revealed

Posted on July 29, 2021 at 1:59 pm by Tony_Bacala under Generation 1, Non-Transforming

Super 7 have revealed wave 2 of their non-transforming 7 inch line Transformers Ultimates. Included in this round is Grimlock, Tracks, Megatron and Bludgeon. Each come with a wide range of accessories from the cartoon. They are retailing for $55 USD each and are due to drop in Summer 2022. Our sponsors will have these up later today, read on to check the pics and details!

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