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Get the scoop on what's coming out related to the original Transformers line, G1. Includes updates for Japanese reissues, US re-releases, Knock Off alerts, DVD and Blu-Ray udpates, TF:G1 Statues and Busts, and anything else related to the classic Transformers series.

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Via their social media, Hasbro Pulse has announced today that the HasLab Victory Saber project has reached the 75% milestone, with a little over 8,200 backers! They also reiterate that the base product needs 11,000 backers to be funded, 14,000 for the V-Lock Cannon, and 17,000 for the display stand. It has 20 days remaining at the time of this post.

“We’re nearly there, #HasLab backers! The Transformers Victory Saber project is currently 75% funded and climbing toward 11,000 backers. Swipe left to check out the first two stretch goals we revealed – Victory Sabers V-Lock Cannon is unlocked at 14,000 backers and the Translucent Autobot display stand, unlocked at 17,000 backers. Stay tuned for more great news and updates to come soon!

Pre-order and back the Transformers Victory Saber HasLab project for $179.99 on #HasbroPulse. This crowdfund project will run until October 10th, 2021.”

We’ve still yet to receive colored images, hopefully Hasbro will bring them to us soon. Until then you can join in on the discussion on the boards and back the project here:

Haslab Crowdfund Transformers Victory Saber

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Courtesy of TFW boards member Sponge and the Cybertron Cafe Facebook Group,  we can share for you images of the HasLab Victory Saber prototype direct from Dallas Fan Expo!

These images focus con the combined V-Star alt mode with the recently revealed second tier of this crowdfunding: The Autobot stand. We also have additional images of Victory Saber robot mode also using the Autobot stand for display. This is the second time the prototype has been shown to the public, following Fan Expo Boston some days ago.

It’s also worth noting that the project itself has got more than 8000 backers at the moment, and it’s getting closer to the 11000-backer goal. If you’re interested in joining in, you can do so here:

HasLab Crowdfund Transformers Victory Saber

You can check out the photos after the break and join the ongoing discussion on the boards!

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Attention old-time Transformers fans! The official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel have uploaded the complete G1 Transformers cartoon Season 4 for your viewing pleasure.

You can now watch the G1 Transformers series for free and remember the classic episodes and characters that defined our franchise. Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel have fulfilled their promise and all the original G1 seasons are free for streaming on the following links: season 1, season 2, season 3 and the final 3 episodes of Season 4.

Hasbro decided to release the G1 show in order to support the screening of Transformers: The Movie 35 Anniversary at US theaters. Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions with us on the 2005 Boards!

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Attention old-time Transformers fans! The official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel have uploaded the complete G1 Transformers cartoon Season 3 for your viewing pleasure.

You now watch the classic G1 Transformers series for free and remember the classic episodes and characters that defined our franchise. Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel uploaded season 1 and season 2, and now the complete 30 episodes of G1 season 3 are available for free streaming.

Hasbro has stated that Season 4 will be uploaded next weekend! This is in order to support the screening of Transformers: The Movie 35 Anniversary at US theaters. Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions with us on the 2005 Boards!

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Prime 1 Studio Facebook have updated an official gallery and product information of their upcoming War For Cybertron Optimus Prime Statue. 

These statue is planned for Prime 1 Studio Museum Masterline line and it will come in two versions: Standard and Ultimate, each featuring different parts and base. Read on for more details:

Price and release date are yet to be announced, but stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates. You can see the full gallery of each statue here: Standard version or Ultimate version via Prime 1 Studio Facebook. Alternatively, you can see some key mirrored images after the break. Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Diamond Select Toys Facebook we have our first in-package image of the new Transformers Minimates Series 1.

Minimates are block-styled miniature action figures which were originally produced in 2002 and they worked with several popular franchises. We finally have some new G1 Transformers Minimates: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream and Shockwave. Each figure has been painted in a metallic color scheme to mimic the original toy release. As we can see from the image, Optimus Prime includes his blaster and battle axe and Bumblebee comes with his gun an alternative toy-accurate face.

Update: Better resolution image and back of the packaging via Diamond Select Toys Facebook

You can still find pre-orders for these new Transformers Minimates via our sponsors links below, so secure yours before they are gone since they should start shipping soon. Click on the bar to see the mirrored image on this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Sponsors link: Entertainment Earth, TFSource, BBTS, The Chosen Prime, Robot Kingdom, A3U, Toy Dojo, Dorkside Toys

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It’s time for our usual Transformers international sightings round up, courtesy of TFW2005 members all over the world. September starts with a slow week. We have some Cyberverse new toys in Australia, Funko Pop Shockwave has arrived to France and Kingdom Road Rage is out at retail in Singapore.

Happy hunting, one and all!

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Courtesy of Nick Bernardo from the Optimus Prime Collectors United Facebook group we have some in-hand images of the Lootcrate Optimus Prime Figurine.

This 5-inch Optimus Prime figure was part of the Lootcrate DX box announced in July. This figurine is a highly stylized rendition of Optimus Prime with only 3 articulation points. A different design for sure, and quite a unique piece for any Optimus Prime focused collection.

See the images after the break and then share your impression on the 2005 Boards!

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The official Kickstarter site of the new Transformers Generation 1 Chess Set have just revealed a new unlock Bonus #1 – Wreck-Gar.

This Transformers chess set is made by Eaglemoss Hero Collector and it features 32 unique game pieces – 16 for the heroic Autobots and 16 for the villainous Deceptions in robot form. The first unlock bonus is our favorite Junkion leader Wreck-Gar as a White Knight.

We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be unlocking the exclusive WRECK-GAR figurine, an additional reward, to everyone who backs the project at the top level once we hit the (very close) $100,000 mark and only if we do reach final target by the end of the campaign.

The leader of the Junkions, Wreck-Gar makes his chess debut as a White (Autobot) Knight allowing players to replace Hot Rod in their line-up. This means that if you choose to switch out Optimus Prime for Rodimus Prime, you will now have a replacement piece for Hot Rod!

Images the actual chess piece are yet to be revealed, but you can support the Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set Kickstarter campaign here. Click on the discussion link below and join to the ongoing discussion about this new Transformers crowdfunding on the 2005 Boards!

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Attention old-time Transformers fans! The official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel have uploaded the complete G1 Transformers cartoon Season 2 for your viewing pleasure.

You now watch the classic G1 Transformers series for free and remember the classic episodes and characters that defined our franchise. Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel uploaded season 1 just a few days ago, and now the complete 49 episodes of G1 season 2 are available for free streaming.

Hasbro has stated that more seasons will be uploaded in order to support the screening of Transformers: The Movie 35 Anniversary at US theaters. Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions with us on the 2005 Boards!