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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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Publisher Viz Media, via their Twitter account, have made the announced of a new Transformers: A Visual History Artbook.

Great news indeed, considering we don’t have many Transformers artbooks in the market. According to information shared by animenewsnetwork.com, this book is written by pop culture chronicler Jim Sorenson. The book showcases hundreds of iconic and rare images drawn from the Hasbro archives as well as development art from Paramount Studios feature films in an impressive amount of 408 pages. A very promising project, worth of any Transformers fan library.

The book can be found for pre-order on Amazon.com in 2 different editions: The regular Hardcover can be pre-ordered for $49.99, and a special Deluxe Limited Edition, which will come packaged in a collector’s box and include five exclusive art prints for $99.99. Both are scheduled for release on November 12, 2019.

Stay tuned with TFW2005 for more information once it’s available. Click on the bar and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Popular Mechanics we can share for your an interesting interview with Super7 Founder Brian Flynn about several of their new upcoming products, including the Transformers Super Cyborg Deluxe Action Figures.

Super7 is coming in hot with their extensive line of licensed merchandising and collectibles of several famous franchises like Star Wars, Master Of The Universe, Alien, Mega Man, Robotech, and even some famous music bands. Of course, Transformers is on their catalog with some impressive new cartoon accurate 11- inches tall and fully articulated Optimus Prime and Megatron action figures. They have transparent removable chest panels to show off their robotic guts inside in lieu of transforming super powers. We had a look at them via our past Toyfair coverage.

You can read the full interview here or just the comments about these figures after the jump. After that, you can share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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80’s? Music? Retro Style? Kids? Netflix’s Stranger Things got a great mix of these elements and proved to be really popular. Now a new third season is coming.

The trailer is out and, to the delight of our optics, G1 Ultra Magnus makes an appearance. It’s a curious scene where Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) is walking along with several of his motorized toys. And… yes… we can see a magically motorized G1 Ultra Magnus moving around. It seems, a motorized part of another toy was added to the feet.

A great retro call out for all G1 fans who we are sure will forgive seeing the missiles on top of Magnus’ shoulders misplaced. Check out the trailer below, and some screencaps after the jump! After that sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Preview World we have can report that the new Jada Toys Transformers G1 Optimus Prime and Transformers 2007 Optimus Prime Die-Cast 1:24 Trucks Are Up For Solicitations.

Shown at the last Toyfair, these non-transformable die-cast replicas are expected to hit stores on May 29, 2019 for $24.99. G1 Optimus Prime comes in his iconic Freightliner WFT-8664T as part of the Metals Die-Cast line and Movie Optimus Prime is based on his Peterbilt alt mode from the first live-action movie as part of the Hollywood Rides Studio Series collection. Both replicas feature a molded robot mode under the truck mode.

Check out the mirrored images on this news post and the let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Courtesy of Autobase Aichi Facebook we have our first images of the amazing Transformers 35th Anniversary Exhibition held in Japan.

As we had reported before this event is being held at the Parco Musem in Ikebukuro, Japan from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019. As we had expected this is a very impressive exhibition including:

  • An great room full of Transformers decoration and great dioramas of the live-action movies. Official merchandising and books are also available for the visitors.
  • A room full of prints and drawings of Japanese Transformers art. Packaging art and special illustrations of characters from the classic G1 toys and the Japanese exclusive series: The Headmasters, masterforec and Victory.
  • A great selection and display of Transformers toys from all generations: G1, G1 Japanese exclusives, G2, Siege, and the new MP-44 Convoy (Optimus Prime) 3.0 and MP-45 Bumblebee 2.0
  • A special Bumblebee The Movie display, showcasing a huge Bumblebee statue and full of several Bumblebee movie toys.
  • A special section of old Transformers prototypes. Some incredible samples, including a wooden prototype of Galvatron, mock-ups, resin samples of Sixshot, Japanese Godmasters (G1 Powermasters) among other treasures.

Click on the bar to see some key images mirrored on this news post and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Autobase Aichi we can report a new Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-45 Bumblebee 2.0 Promotional Video & Designer Interview.

The video was uploaded  to the official Takara Tomy YouTube Channel and it features a several stop-motion animations of the new new Masterpiece Bumblebee 2.0 (a prototype) showcasing transformation, poseability, and comparisons next to the MP-20 Bumblebee.

Additionally, we have the comments (Japanese audio only) of Bumblebee’s designer. He makes emphasis on the improves articulation and stability of this new mold.

The video is region-blocked, but you can watch a mirror below and a complete gallery of screencaps after the jump.

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2005 Boards member Galvatron1998 ig giving us the head up that some new Transformers Plushes have been Found At Dave and Busters in the US.

These cute “chibi” style Transformers plushes were spotted at a crane game at a Dave and Busters restaurant. Galvatron1998 was lucky to grab the four characters available: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, and Grimlock.

These plushes are different from the ones spotted in Australia some moths ago. Other 2005 Boards members let us know that they have found these plushes at cinemas and other locations, so you may try to look for them in stores to buy them directly.

Check out the images attached to this news post and sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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After the unexpected closing of Machinima’s YouTube channel, the trio of Prime Wars Trilogy shows: Combiner Wars, Titans Return, and Power of the Primes seemed to be gone for fans to watch them.

Fortunately, the three seasons (including the 4 preludes) are now available for streaming via RoosterTeeth.com. The shows may not have been the best we have seen so far, but without a physical release there was no chance for new fans to watch and experience the series for themselves. A different format and storytelling which brought us the first animated appearance of Overlord and Victorion in a US cartoon and a different take on Megatron’s role in a Transformers story.

Fans have now the opportunity to give the shows a chance and give proper feedback out them.

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Village Books Website has updated their listing for the upcoming Mazinger Z vs Transformers Manga/Comic with an image of the regular cover of this amazing crossover.

The regular cover comes courtesy of Go Nagai, creator of Mazinger Z and one of the keystones of Japanese Mecha series. The powerful Mazinger Z shines in the background, and Optimus Prime is in front of him raising his arm as if he were initiating an attack. A very classic and retro style cover.

We are sure fans of both franchises are really looking forward for this crossover. The planned publication date of this book is March 28, 2019 so stay tuned with TFW2005 for more details and information.

Check out the cover after the jump and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Snakas blog we have information and details of the upcoming Transformers 35th Anniversary Exhibition”The World Of Transformers” In Japan.

The event will be held at the Parco Musem in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019. According to the Parco Museum website attendees could see many valuable materials such as toys and original art of the G1 era including invaluable wooden prototypes of the toys never seen before.

There will a special “Bumblebee corner” to celebrate the Japanese premiere of the Bumblebee movie in Japan.

Several toys and books will be available during the event:

  • A special pre-sale of “The Art Of Transformers Book” which contains a selection of packaging art of Japanese G1 and G2 toys. You will also receive a special poster by artist Hidetsugu Yoshioka for free, featuring G1 Optomus Prime and the new movie Bumblebee.
  • A Transformers 35 Anniversary sticker.
  • 1-Step Turbo Changers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee will be given away to school kids who attend the event while supplies last.
  • Masterpiece Movie MPM-06 Bumblebee and MPM-07 Ironhide will be available for purchase at the venue.
  • Several other goods will be sold like T-shirts, cups, keychains, bag and more.

To top it all, you can also visit the previously reported “Bumblebe Cafe” which is located in the same building. Lucky Japanese fans will sure enjoy this event. Click on the bar to see all the mirrored images on this news post, and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!