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After a long day of unexpected TFW2005 server upgrades, we have a little time to share an update to the reveal of Masterpiece Movie MPM Jazz and Megatron in China yesterday.  Official images have been released by Hasbro, and we get a really good look at both of the 2007 Movie incarnations of these guys.

Jazz will come with a static Sam figure holding the Allspark, his weapon and a spinal cord add on to display him in “YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME / NO I WANT TWO” mode.

Megatron will come with an arm extension for his mace, fusion canon parts and an open chest to place an Allspark Cube in.

No details or price or release date yet.   Read on to check the pretty HD images!  Make sure to hit discuss and join in on the 2005 Boards!

Update – we missed the details in the email for this on first pass last night.  Below are price and descriptions for both!

Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron

(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $159.99 / Available: Sept. 1, 2019)

Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 is 12 inches and a perfect authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the merciless DECEPTICON leader with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands and mouth, 40.5 grams of die cast detailing, and Fusion Cannon, chain whip and ALLSPARK Cube accessories. Converts from robot to CYBERTRONIAN jet mode in 50 steps. Features 35 cm of wingspan in CYBERTRONIAN jet mode and has 43 points of articulation. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Feb. 1 – March 15 and retail purchase on Sept. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Jazz

(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 / Available: Nov. 1, 2019)

Masterpiece Movie Series JAZZ MPM-9 is 6 inches and a perfect, authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the daring AUTOBOT with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands, sliding visor, die cast detailing, shield weapon accessory and spinal cord attachment. By pressing a back button, Jazz can be split in two and posed with Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 to recreate the tragic death scene from the 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action film. The figure also features 47 points of articulation and includes a Sam Witwicky figurine running with the ALLSPARK Cube. Converts from robot to hardtop Pontiac Solstice GXP mode in 48 steps. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

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Thanks to Weibo user IAMONFIRE for the first pics from the Hasbro China event we have our first look at Movie Masterpiece Megatron and Jazz. Of Note – Jazz looks to come with a running Sam holding THE CUBE!

Update: Pic from the presentation at the event showing Jazz split in half and Megatron holding him!

Update: Additional in person shots from ToysPlus

Update: Pics from a live vid showing the Jazz Split! NO! I WANT TWO!

Update: More great pics from IAMONFIRE

Stay tuned for more around the web as things roll in over the next couple hours!

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It’s been a busy couple weeks here for me gallery wise.  Three different 3A pieces dropped, along with four Masterpiece series figures, all things I generally dig.  Due to the holidays and all this awesomeness dropping so close together, we continue the galleries here into January!  On the Masterpiece front we had MP-29+ Shockwave, MP-36+ Megatron, MP-09 Rodimus Prime Reissue (gallery soon) and today’s MPM-6 Ironhide.  MPM-6 dropped a bit ago, and was floating around via leaks way before that, but he’s finally fully out and ready for MPM collector shelves.  As a figure, he does what he’s supposed to do, look like Ironhide from the Movieverse in both modes pretty faithfully.  There are some engineering issues that hinder posing a bit, but you can get him into most poses you need and so long as you don’t bump him or walk in your room too hard, he’ll stay there just fine 🙂  Once posed, he looks great, the best Movieverse version of Ironhide yet.  I’m just glad he gave Carl from Aqua Teen his sweatpants back.

He’s in stock now and shipping from TFSource!

Masterpiece Releases: MPM-6 Ironhide, MP-36+ Megatron, MP-29+ Shockwave, MP-20+ Wheeljack, Megatron, MP-44 Optimus Prime v3, Masterpiece Pre-Orders.

Hit the gallery below to check out over 55 HD images of  Ironhide!

Ironhide (MPM-6)

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Bluefin Brands sent through word that they are officially opening pre-orders for the next round of Flame Toys Transformers collectibles.  Flame Toys produce several different lines of non-transforming figures including their Kuro Kara Kuri high end line, and their Furai model kits.   The press release let’s us know that Kuro Kara Kuri Star Saber will be dropping in the US via US retailers in May, and Furai Bumblebee will hit in March.  Read on for official information and pics of each, and make sure to hit our sponsors below to pick up your copies State side!

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“Peace through tyranny.” Masterpiece MP-36+ is out in the wild and today we are taking a look at the chromed out version of mighty Megatron! This is a repaint of the original MP-36 figure with inspiration from the original toy. He’s chromed out and comes with a new chest and head to better represent the 80’s classic. MP-36 is one of the best Transformers I’ve handled in recent memory, and this version is just as good. I didn’t think I would be into this as I prefer the cartoon look for my MP, but once in hand and in robot mode, with the gun barrel hanging off his hip in that classic box art pose, it’s really striking. A great companion piece worthy of doubling up.

He’s in stock now and shipping from TFSource!

Masterpiece Releases: MP-36+ Megatron, MP-29+ Shockwave, MP-17+ Prowl, MP-20+ Wheeljack, Megatron, MP-44 Optimus Prime v3, Masterpiece Pre-Orders.

Hit the gallery below to check out over 75 HD images of Megatron in standard and fancy-pants shots!

Megatron (MP-36+)

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Thanks to 3A we have an early copy of their DLX Bumblebee from the Transformers: Bumblebee movie!  This is their first smaller scale figure, measuring in at 8 inches tall.  It uses their new die-cast skeleton framework, has 55 points of articulation, sculpt is direct from the movie so it’s as close to screen accurate as you can get.  Paint and weathering is head to toe crazy good, it makes you double take even in normal light on your shelf it’s that good.  To cap things off it comes with an alternate battle mask head, an extra gun arm, 3 sets of hands, folded and unfolded door wings.  Oh and the eyes light up via LED on both heads.

3A let us know that the first batch of these will be shipping out at the end of January.  A second batch will go out in Q2 2019 after Chinese New Year.

If you are looking to pick him up, make sure to check our sponsors below.  You won’t want to miss this guy if you dig the Movieverse and Bee in particular.

We’ve run Bumblebee through the motions, showing off his entire range of motion and display stand poses in a simple clear format, and then some fancy pants shots at the end to really show how good he looks in best case scenarios.  Click here or the link below to check out the full gallery of over 140 images!  You can also read on for some additional info. I’ve left some thoughts in the discussion thread, feel free to ask any questions you have about the figure inside and I’ll try to answer!

Bumblebee – Bumblebee Movie (DLX)

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3A has teased out their next DLX Transformers figure, and it’s none other than Starscream Blitzwing from the Bumblebee Movie! Standing at 10.6 inches, he has a whopping 51 points of articulation, die cast skeleton, movie accurate mold and paint / detailing through the roof. These guys are non-transformable but are tops in terms of looks and display options. Pre-Orders will open up on January 11th. No other details or pics are available at the moment, stay tuned for more soon.

Also, make sure to check back tomorrow for an early look at their first DLX figure – Bumblebee from the new movie! We have our copy in hand and will be sharing tomorrow! Read on for a teaser of that…

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Time to take a look at another epic level 3A Transformers piece – Transformers The Last Knight Optimus Prime! This is a high end, fully articulated figure of Optimus in his later era Movieverse style. Featuring the more rounded Western Star truck mode parts and his knight inspired form, this 19 inch tall piece from 3A is a masterful representation straight off the screen. As with all the 3A pieces, he does not transform, but that doesn’t take away from the quality seen throughout. He has weathered detailing and paint on every single part, light up eyes and shield gun, articulation galore at almost every conceivable location. This version also comes with an alternate head without the Nemesis Prime face paint. I think most of us older heads really dug Optimus’ look in the new Bumblebee movie, a mixup of both eras, but this is still a key form in the life of Optimus on the big screen, and it’s done as well as it can be here. We’ve run him through the motions showing off what he can do, check the gallery link below for over 100 HD shots courtesy of 3A!

If you’re looking to pick this guy up, check out our sponsors below, he should be hitting US retailers soon:

Optimus Prime (The Last Knight)

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The newest Transformers Movie is in theaters today with the official mass release of Transformers: Bumblebee.  That however is a prequel, showing bee in his iconic 80’s style VW Beetle form.  The last time we saw Bumblebee in current times he was rocking a sleek modded version of the 6th gen Camaro from Chevrolet in Transformers The Last Knight.  3A, known for their high end, large scale figures have been doing Transformers figures since 2015.  While they don’t transform, they are extremely accurate to the movie model and feature a massive amount of sculpt and painted detailing.  And they’re big!  Today we are taking a look at 3A’s version of TLK Bee, which should be shipping en mass to retailers world wide soon after an initial run a couple months ago.

Since today is a Bee kinda day, we hope you enjoy the gallery (I had a lot of fun shooting it!).  Make sure to stop by the 2005 Boards after you see the new movie and let us know what you think!  The fandom has been overall positive about the film (including me!) and we hope you feel the same.  Sound off either way here! And yes, 3A will be doing figures based on the new movie in multiple sizes!

Read on to check out over 70 HD images showing what this masterpiece can do and how he’d fit in to your collection!

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Bumblebee – The Last Knight

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Thanks to resident TFW2005 Russian fan Sovietbot we have word of a new clothing promotion in Russia featuring logos and more from the Bumblebee Movie.  Transformers x Chapurin was shown at the “Tsvetnoy” (Сolored) department store in Moscow recently.  Various shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, belts, skirts, T-shirts and more were on display featuring Bumblebee movie logos, iconic Transformers catch phrases such as “More Than Meets The Eye” and other related imagery.

There have been several high end clothing lines for Transformers before, but this is the first that is above your average Wal-Mart T-Shirt but still wearable by the average fan.  Hopefully some of this can make it’s way State side, or something like it!  Read on to check out the pics courtesy of Sovietbot and Russian site peopletalk.ru.

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