Tony_Bacala, Author at Transformer World 2005

MP-38 Burning Convoy Optimus Primal Official Pics

Posted on September 12, 2019 at 6:10 pm by Tony_Bacala under Beast Wars, Transformers Masterpiece

Looks like the Burning Convoy repaint of MP-38 Optimus Primal is happening, as we now have official pictures and a listing in Previews World! After a listing by sponsor Big Bad Toy Store kicked things off a couple days ago, he’s set to arrive in March 2020 and is retailing for around $112.00. Being in Previews also means he has official US distribution and should be at comic shops in addition to online retailers. Check the description below and read on for the pics!

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From Hasbro Toy Group. Takara pays homage to the Beast series with MP-38 Masterpiece Burning Convoy! A redeco of the Masterpiece MP-32 Optimus Primal, this figure pays homage to the Burning Convoy redeco of the original limited-edition Optimus Primal released as a promotion for the Beast Wars Special movie! Transforms from robot to gorillla and includes 2 cyber blades, and 4 alternate face plates for Beast and Robot Mode. Concealed cannons can be revealed when in bot mode in his arms and shoulders. Features removable/replacable face masks, and his tell-tale swords, this is a Masterpiece not to be missed!
In Shops: Mar 25, 2020
Final Orders Due: Oct 07, 2019
SRP: $111.99

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TFW2005’s MPM-8 Megatron Gallery Online

Posted on August 30, 2019 at 4:03 pm by Tony_Bacala under Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

You still fight for the weak, that is why you LOSE! Mighty Megatron is in the building today with a look at Masterpiece Movie MPM8 Megatron. This is the latest in the Movie Masterpiece series, repping Megatron in his Movie 1 form. He comes packed with arm extension, extending fusion cannon, and Allspark cube. His head features light piping for the eyes and a moveable monster mouth. He’s surprisingly accurate to the movie, you have a hard time telling what you are looking at without a lot of concentration. For accuracy’s sake though, that’s what should have been done and it was. He’s a big piece, standing 12 inches tall with some heft, lengths over MPM4 Prime. Articulation is thorough, allowing for most poses you can think of. Jet mode is solid, accurate to the movie. All in all, if you are a fan of the movies, this is a really good rendition to represent on the shelves with.

We’ve run him through a set of pics, check out over 50 HD shots in the gallery below. We’ve also attached some key shots to this story.

He’s in stock now and shipping from TFSource!

Masterpiece Releases: MPM-8 Megatron, MP-44 Optimus Prime v3, MPM-9 Jazz, MP Anime Bluestreak, MP Anime Smokescreen, MP BW Black Arachnia, MP Hound, Masterpiece Pre-Orders.

Megatron (MPM-8)

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Proceed, On Your Way to October 6th – Unicron Crowdfunding Project Extended!

Posted on August 29, 2019 at 3:25 pm by Tony_Bacala under Generation 1, Generations / Classics

Proceed, on your way to – NOT YET. Unicron is heading into overtime with an extended period for ordering. Instead of ending on August 31st, he’s getting another month plus. You will now have until October 6th, 2019. What is that date? The last day of New York Comic Con. Prepare yourselves for some serious hype during that weekend.

We’ve been reading your comments and listening to your feedback about wanting more time, and we’re excited to share that we are officially extending the campaign date for the TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON UNICRON HasLab project through New York Comic Con, ending Sunday, October 6, 2019.
We wouldn’t be where we are in the campaign without our fans and we are so appreciative of the overwhelming support on the project thus far. We want to make this dream item a reality just as much as you and feel that this is the extension will help get us to the 8,000 backer goal!
For those that have already backed the project, your card will not be charged until the new end date, October 6, 2019. Also note that you can still cancel your order if you no longer want to be part of TRANSFORMERS history. Just log into your account on HasbroPulse.com to cancel your order.

The Chaos Cometh – Unicron Crowdfunding Has 3 Days Left!

Posted on August 28, 2019 at 9:10 pm by Tony_Bacala under Generation 1, Generations / Classics

It seems like it was just yesterday when Hasbro unveiled the Chaos Bringer to the world and opened crowd funding for the project. Now we are in the home stretch with 3 days left! It’s close, there are over 5200 orders in with 8,000 needed to go into production. If you are on the fence, now is the time. Grab your copy or copies and help push the big guy over the galactic finish line. You can read all about the (potentially) biggest Transformer ever made and put your orders in over at the Haslab site here!

Siege Refraktor Camera Mode Instructions

Posted on August 26, 2019 at 10:41 am by Tony_Bacala under Generations / Classics

This year’s ~~Reflector~~ Refraktor was a pleasant surprise, upgrading the G1 character for modern times while keeping connections to his triple threat camera mode. One of the best features is that if you buy three of the Deluxes you can form a camera mode, complete with DSLR lens and tripod. With the US and Western releases however, no instructions for how to do that. Most of us can figure it out from the promo pics but it’s still good to have the steps documented. Takara Tomy to the rescue, as they have included it with their release and put the PDF online for all to download. We are sharing a copy of the Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Refraktor camera mode instructions here with this story, read on to check it out!

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Optimus Prime Is Worth 25 Cents According to Canada

Posted on August 22, 2019 at 12:43 am by Tony_Bacala under Other News

Or 25 Dollars, depending on which version of Optimus you choose. Canada is putting Optimus Prime on it’s money. Well, not it’s standard Loonies and Toonies, because that would be ridiculous. It is however minting collectors edition coins with two different styles. A 3D lenticular coin which shows Optimus Prime change between both modes, and is legally a 25 cent coin, is available for $34.95 CAD, limited to 25,000 units. A second piece which is legally valued at 25 dollars and limited to 3500 units is available for $159.95 CAD, made of pure silver. Both are available now at the links above and are available to US and Canada residents only. Read on to check out the coins in all their glory!

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TFW2005’s Siege Phantom Strike Squadron (Skywarp) Gallery Live!

Posted on August 19, 2019 at 5:20 pm by Tony_Bacala under Generations / Classics, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

I feel like there is a Siege on my wallet this year with all these awesome Generations figures! Today we are taking a look at the freshly dropped Amazon exclusive Decepticon Phantom Strike Squadron 4 pack. The set contains Siege Skywarp, which is a repaint of Voyager Starscream, along with 3 *masters – Terror-Daxtyl, Fracas and Shrute. The crew is shipping now and if not already at your doors, should be soon. Right now this is the only way to obtain Skywarp, so if you want a trio of the classic G1 Seekers on your Siege shelf then you’ll need to pick him up. Thundercracker drops later in the year by himself. The set is well done, with awesome blast effects for the Masters that can be used in various ways on other figures, including Skywarp. Paint is well done on the big guy, capturing the original black, grey, purple tones.

Check it all out for yourself, we have over 45 HD images hot of the presses at the link below! We’ve also shared a couple key shots with this story.

Skywarp (Phantom Strike Squadron)

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Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Refraktor Gallery Live (And Galactic Man and Red Alert Too)

Posted on August 13, 2019 at 5:46 pm by Tony_Bacala under Generations / Classics, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

Time for another round of Transformers War for Cybertron Siege galleries here at TFW2005! Today’s primary gallery is for the recently dropped Refraktor – aka Reflector (damn copyrights). Refraktor is technically a single deluxe figure with his own space ship like alt mode. However, if you buy 3 of them – you can combine them into a space camera! This is a throw back to the classic Reflector figures from G1. Does it make sense? Who cares, space camera! Overall the figures are well done individually, capturing the feel and colors of the cartoon Reflector from the past with a splash of modern upgrade. The camera mode is great, each one of their shields is a third of the camera lens, and each of their weapons is a third of the camera tripod. Really great way to update the original gimmick.

In addition to the Refraktor update we’ve added very basic updates for two more Siege figures – Galactic Man Shockwave and Deluxe Red Alert. You can find their stub galleries below, we may add more shots to them over time.

Read on to check out all three figures courtesy of site sponsor TFSource!

WFC Siege Releases: Refraktor 3 Pack Set, Red Alert, Galactic Man Shockwave, Jetfire, Omega Supreme, Astrotrain, Thundercracker, Apeface

You can check out each gallery below in our dedicated gallery system, the most awesome area for today’s sets – REFLECTOR@TFW2005!