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

Transformers Generations Selects GOD NEPTUNE
Estimated Release October 2020
Fans Hobby MasterBuilder MB-15 NAVAL COMMANDER
Estimated Release December 2020
Mastermind Creations R-44 TORTOR
Estimated Release October 2020
Takara Tomy – Masterpiece MP-51 ARCEE
Estimated Release September 2020

DX9 Toys D12 GABRIEL (2020 Reissue)
Estimated Release Q2 2020
Mastermind Creations R-12 CYNICUS (2020 Reissue)
Estimated Release September 2020
Mastermind Creations R-19 KULTUR (2020 Reissue)
Estimated Release December 2020
Mastermind Creations R-16 ANARCHUS (2020 Reissue)
Estimated Release October 2020

Transform Element TE-01 LEADER OP (2020 Reissue)
Estimated Release August 2020
Transformers Generations Selects SUPER MEGATRON
Estimated Release September 2020
Cang-Toys CT-Chiyou-02 LANDBULL
Estimated Release June 2020
SEN-TI-NEL RIOBOT FIRE MASHIN MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH
Estimated Release January 2021

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Legendary Transformers scribe Simon Furman shared more creative process insights with SYFY WIRE about the first issue of Transformers ’84: Secrets and Lies, originally included in our April solicitations coverage and now set for July release.

“The attack on Stanix is also referenced by Optimus Prime in Transformers ’84 #0, dovetailing the narratives somewhat. Ratbat made his U.S. comic book debut in TF US #27, which established his role (on Cybertron) as the Decepticons’ fuel auditor, and here he plays a bigger role in the unfolding events. By the way, Shockwave’s solution (on the following pages) provides another key twist to established/formative events in Transformers (Marvel) #1.”

Creator credits: Simon Furman (Author) Guido Guidi (Artist, Cover Artist) Casey Coller (Cover Artist) Nick Roche (Cover Artist) Geoff Senior (Cover Artist) John-Paul Bove (Colorist)

Check out the artwork attached to this post, then sound off on the 2005 boards!

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TFW2005 member Lucas35 reports the arrival of the August 2020 IDW solicitations via PREVIEWSworld.

Scheduled to land on your New Comic Book Day pull lists that month are the next Rise of the Decepticons arc installment in Transformers #23 and issue #4 of Transformers ’84: Secrets and Lies.

Check out all the details and cover artwork attached to this post, then join in the discussion on the 2005 boards!

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Updating our coverage of Transformers vs. The Terminator, Transformers (2019) and My Little Pony / Transformers home IDW Publishing, several recent furloughs of long-term employees unfortunately became layoffs for Managing Editor Denton Tipton, Associate Publisher David Hedgecock, Senior Graphic Artist Gilberto Lazcano, Senior Graphic Designer Christa Miesner and Brand & Marketing Manager Spencer Reeve.

In April, IDW made the difficult decision to furlough several valued staff members, and two weeks ago, IDW welcomed several of those staffers back full-time. However, as we continue to adapt and deal with these challenging times, we have been forced to lay-off some of our longtime co-workers and friends. Although tough decisions like this are an unfortunate business reality and there is never a good time for them, these changes are necessary to ensure the long-term health of the company.

We wish the best to these creators and urge everyone to stay safe while finding ways to continue supporting your favorite comics creators.

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Freddie Williams II scores another retailer incentive cover in the Transformers vs. The Terminator mini-series, with his contribution to issue #4 still scheduled to land on your June 24th pull list.

Up against an army of Decepticons, the T-800 must rely on his Autobot allies to even the odds. And, with luck, both sides will thin each other out for his last gambit to eliminate all Cybertronians. The fate of the future will be determined in this final battle, but will the ultimate victors be robotic… or human?

Creator credits: David Mariotte (Author) John Barber (Author) Tom Waltz (Author) Alex Milne (Artist) Gavin Fullerton (Cover Artist) Billie Montfort (Cover Artist) Freddie Williams II (Cover Artist)

Check out the attached artwork, then join in the discussion on the 2005 boards!

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