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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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Thanks to Twitter user @hayatoron we have images of the new Mochibots Transformers Plush Wave 2 Megatron & Seekers for our viewing pleasure.

We have previously seen Wave 1 of these cute chibi-style plush characters some weeks ago. Now, during the Transformers Beast Wars & Beast Wars II special screening in Japan, there were some products on exhibit at the venue and we have our first look at Mochibots Transformers Wave 2 Megatron, Shattered Glass Megatron, Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker.

We still have no concrete information about release date, but they should be AmiAmi Asia exclusives (for China and Japan markets) as it was with wave 1.

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

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Super 7 website have been updated with a listing and images of a new ReAction “Halloween” Optimus Prime figure.

This is a special “Halloween” redeco of ReAction Optimus Prime. Read on for the official product description:

On Halloween, Optimus Prime doesn’t say “trick-or-treat!”- he surely says “TRUCK-or-treat!” This 3.75” scale, articulated Transformers ReAction Figure of Optimus Prime depicts the Autobots leader looking festive for Halloween in an orange, yellow, and black colorway with color-coordinated Ion Blaster accessory. Not to sound (candy) corny, but this Transformers ReAction Figure will be a treat you don’t need to be tricked into adding to your collection!

See the images after the jump and then sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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The Moore-Art Gallery blog have announced new officially licensed Transformers “Intel Ops” (Soundwave & Blaster) Art Poster And Box Art Print Collection.

Read on for details of this release:

As our Celebratory week of Hasbro releases comes to an end, it’s time to say thanks and reward you with FREE SHIPPING when you order the amazing panoramic Box Art of Blaster and Perceptor.

“All right! Cover your receptors, Perceptor!” A fine art presentation of the Platinum Edition box artwork for two legendary G1 duo bots, Blaster and Interceptor.  Expertly printed using archival pigment inks, hand-numbered and limited to only 60 pieces worldwide. £39.99 / ¢48 approx + free shipping. AVAILABLE NOW HERE!

And with this, we’re also announcing a collection of 17 fine art prints, each with a character as illustrated on figure boxes. Build your collection with an offer of 3 FOR 2.

“Freedom Is The Right Of All Sentient Beings.” The Official and Exclusive TF Box Art Collection; presented as wall-friendly 12″x16″ inch prints. Each bot is complemented by a holographic foil icon, determined by their faction (Autobot / Decepticon).  Printed using 9 color archival pigment inks and available for a limited time only. £24.99 / $36 each. Purchase 3 for the price of 2. AVAILABLE NOW HERE!

All prints are available right now via The Moor Art Gallery homepage! See all the mirrored promotional images attached to this news post and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Another great piece of Transformers history is now available online for all old-time fans. The Sunbow Marvel Archive website have uploaded new load of G1 Cartoon Storyboards Online.

We know have access to the storyboards from the following:

  • Unproduced pilot miniseries/Season 1 intro sequence
  • More Than Meets The Eye, Part 2
  • More Than Meets The Eye, Part 3
  • Transport To Oblivion
  • Roll For It
  • The Ultimate Doom, Part 3
  • Countdown To Extinction
  • Unproduced Season 2 intro sequence
  • Unproduced commercial bumper
  • Autobot Spike
  • The Immobilizer

Additionally, a quartet of story premises, written by storyboard artist Wendell Washer during early Season 2, have also become available. Along with the early version of the 1985 New Product briefing he was given for reference. Three of the unused stories focus on Omega Supreme (then under the working name of Fortress Maximus), and a fourth focusing on Seaspray.

You can find this new material via the Sunbow Marvel Archive website, along with the finalized versions. We also have an an animatic video after the jump. Click on the discussion link below and be sure to share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generation 1, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Masterpiece

The official Takara Tomy Hobby Channel YouTube have uploaded an official transformation video of the new Transformers Masterpiece MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan. 

The video shows a clear look at the realistic Hakuchō 485-200 Series Limited Express Electric Locomotive and how it can interact with the included rails and stand, weapon storage, the connection with other Masterpiece Trainbots. Then we have a pretty detailed step-by-step transformation into robot mode and the combiner mode as Raiden’s right arm.

To top it all, via twitter users @hirokoblaster, @furyog, @passionteatime, @hirokoblaster, @nojypon,  @Ishikawa_sunday, @COYSON_HM, @jyurasicgan615, @nayuta_m, Baidu user 和蔼的海德拉 and 2005 Boards mod Gamerlingual, we can share for you some in-hand images of Yukikaze which has just been delivered in Japan and some Asian countries.

See the new images after the jump and then let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Straight out of Toy Fair 2023 comes news from McFarlane Toys!  Coming next year to a toy shelf near you are Transformers Page Punchers!

The Page Punchers are a line of 3 or 7 inch figures included with a comic book.  Currently, McFarlane Toys creates Page Punchers for DC Comics.  Coming in 2023 are Page Punchers for Stranger Things (Dark Horse Comics) and Scorched (Image Comics).  Both Transformers and G.I. Joe will be joining that lineup for 2024 in the 3 inch category.

No images were allowed.

What was shown were two different packs for Transformers.  Optimus Prime and Wheeljack packaged with an IDW Publishing Transformers comic, or Megatron and Bumblebee packaged with an IDW Publishing Transformers comic.  There was nothing currently displayed from the Energon Universe from the upcoming Skybound comics, nor was there clarification if the IDW Publishing Transformers comic was simply a placeholder for what would be a Skybound comic.

Stay tuned for more news in the future on Transformers Page Punchers!

under Generation 1, Non-Transforming, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

TFW2005 team has just sent us another update from Hasbro’s private showroom available off site from the main Toyfair event, this time with a nice gallery of Yolopark’s Transformers display.

We have images of the following products:

  • IES Rise Of The Beasts Optimus Primal.
  • AMK Mini Series G1 figures (12 cm tall approximately).
  • PLAMO Series (model kits) Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Shockwave.
  • IES Bumblebee Movie Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime.
  • AMK Pro Series (easy to build model kit with die-cast) G1 Megatron.
  • AMK Series (easy to build model kits) Rise Of The Beasts Wave 1 Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal & Bumblebee.
  • AMK Series (easy to build model kits) Rise Of The Beasts Wave 2 Scourge, Rhinox & Cheetor. Gray prototypes.

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under Conventions, Generation 1, Non-Transforming, Toy Fair, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Toy Fair 2023 continues this weekend, and our TFW2005 team has sent us even more pics from Hasbro’s private showroom available off site from the main event at that Javits Center in New York City.

We have some images of several officially licensed Transformers products like Funko Pop, Super 7 Super Cyborg line, we also have Kotobukiya Bishoujo Transformers statues on display, Threezero and their DLX action figures from the Bumblebee Movie, Rise Of The Beasts and Revenge Of The Fallen Megatron and the MDLX G1 line, Robosen Optimus Prime and Grimlock ant Tomy’s Build-A-Buddy Optimus Prime.

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

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Moor Art Gallery blog have been updated with images and information about their new officially licensed Limited Transformers G1 Starscream art posters.

We have two posters (and one variant) of the Decepticon Air Commander:

  • ‘Coronation’ by artist Peter Diamond – £39.99 ($48 approx). Dimensions: 18″x 24″ inches (46 cm x 60 cm approx). Print type: Fine art pigment print on Fedrigoni art paper, 300 gsm. Edition size: Hand-numbered edition of just 75 prints
  • ‘Coronation’ Gold Variant by artist Peter Diamond – £29.99 ($36 approx). Dimensions: 12″x 16″ inches (30 cm x 40 cm approx). Print type: Fine art pigment print on Matte Fedrigoni Sirio Aurum (Gold), 300 gsm. Edition size: Hand-numbered edition of just 50 prints.
  • ‘Starscream’ by artist Bill McConkey – £39.99 ($48 approx). Dimensions: 18″x 24″ inches (46 cm x 61 cm approx). Print type: Fine art pigment print on Fedrigoni art paper, 300 gsm. Edition size: Hand-numbered edition of just 60 prints.

Both posters will be available to purchase today Friday 29 September via Moore Art Gallery Homepage and their Transformers Collection page at 6:00 pm UK / 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT. Shipping worldwide!

See the promotional images after the jump and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Transformers Sightings

Thanks to 2005 Boards member Ottertron we can report that the new Transformers Studio Series Commander Class SS 86-21 Ultra Magnus is out at UK retail.

Commander Class Ultra Magnus was found and bought at Forbidden Planet Manchester.

Happy hunting!