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under Beast Wars, Crossovers, Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

It’s time for a new international sightings round up, courtesy of TFW2005 member all over the world. We have a big update of new Studio Series and Kingdom toys in Colombia, new Studio Series, Buzzworthy Bumblebee and Draculus have been found in Ireland, and stores in Singapore have got Generations Selects Galvatron, Skywarp &n Sideswipe 2-pack and Draculus.

Happy hunting, one and all!

under Generation 1, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Masterpiece

Takara Tomy Website have updated two more images featuring a Transformers MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki x Tomytec Diorama collaboration.

The images show Masterpiece MPG-01 Shouki in robot and train mode surrounded by some cool Tomytec Geocolle diorama pieces. Tomytec offers a large selection of Japanese outline N Scale products including locomotives, multiple units, buildings, kits and accessories as well as trams and tramways. Takara Tomy really did a fantastic job with these images.

See the mirrored images attached to this news post and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

under Generation 1, Non-Transforming

Via Entertaintment Earth and Bigbadtoystore we can share for you new stock images of Super 7 Transformers Super Cyborg Bumblebee (Color & Clear Version).

The Super Cyborg line brings us big 11-inch vinyl figures molded in G1 retro style. This time we have a G1-cartoon inspired rendition of Bumblebee which comes with a gun and a removable chest plate so you can see all the cogs and gears.

This figure will be released in both color and clear versions. The clear version comes is almost entirely made of clear plastic which allows you to see the inner workings of the mold. Both figures are priced $84.99 and they are expected for release between October and December this year.

See all the mirrored images attached to this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

under Generation 1, Non-Transforming

Some new stock images of the previously reported ReAction Santa Optimus Prime give us our first look at the upcoming Super 7 ReAction Transformers Wave 5.

An image of Santa Optimus Prime back of the packaging shows the line up of this new wave which brings us four classic G1 characters:

  • Grimlock (Dino mode)
  • Arcee
  • Reflector
  • Prowl

Each ReAction figure stands 3 3/4′ tall, features five points of articulation, and comes packaged on a colorful retro style backing card.  We still have no concrete information on the release date of these figures, but stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates.

Click on the bar to see the mirrored images on this news post and then sound off your impressions on the 2005 Board!

under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers

The official HasLab Victory Saber webpage has uploaded a new official 360 video showing off the color prototype of Victory Saber for your viewing pleasure.

The video gives us a clear look from several angles of the Brainmaster unit, Saber, Victory Leo (and their respective alt modes), the V-Lock Cannon, Autobot stand, V-Shield and Victory Saber combined modes.

We can spot some details like the V-Lock Cannon that can be attached to Victory Saber’s back, while the V-Shield attaches to the arm via a clip, and we can also see a handle. It seems to be a pretty complete and fun figure for sure.

The HasLab Victory Saber ended with more than 27300 backers (after adding international pre-orders), becoming one of the most successful HasLab crowdfunds so far.

You can watch the video on the HasLab Victory Saber page or check out both a YouTube mirror and screencap gallery after the jump. Then, you can join in the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generation 1, Non-Transforming

Via Transformers Peru we can share for you some new in-hand images of the new Diamond Select Toys Transformers Minimates Series 1.

Minimates are block-styled miniature action figures which were originally produced in 2002 and they worked with several popular franchises. The first wave (which comes in a 4-pack) of G1 Transformers Minimates consists of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream and Shockwave. Each figure features a very nice metallic finishing.  Optimus Prime includes his blaster and battle axe and Bumblebee comes with his gun and an alternative toy-accurate face.

You can find these new Transformers Minimates in stock via our sponsors links below, so secure yours before they are gone. 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

under Generation 1, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Masterpiece

We have quite a bit of interesting information to share with you. Our very own TFW2005 mod and Japanese resident Gamerlingual was able to call Takara Tomy Customer service in Japan and ask about the size of the upcoming Masterpiece Raiden combiner now that we have seen his first component: Trainbot Shouki. He was lucky to get a reply about his question. According to what he was told, Masterpiece Raiden Combiner mold will be about 29 cm tall / 11.42 inches tall.

In any case, we suggest you to take this with caution until we get further details or an additional official confirmation by Takara Tomy. We have to remember that we had previously reported a small article in one Figure King magazine which mentioned that the probable size of Masterpiece Raiden would be similar to a Combiner Wars/Unite Warriors gestalt.

Stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates! Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under Beast Wars, Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Transformers Cyberverse, Transformers Sightings

October has started with a kind of slow amount of sightings over the world. New Cyberverse toys have hit shleves in Germany, more Kingdom and Studio Series figures were spotted in New Zealand, and Mexican fans are treated with a better-late-than-never sighting of the first wave of War For Cybertron Netflix figures plus a the Kingdom netflix Spoiler Pack and the G1 Blaster reissue.

Happy hunting, one and all!

under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers

That was fast!

Following up on our reminder post from last night, we can report that the HasLab Victory Saber crowdfund has crossed the 20,000 backer mark, meaning that the V-Shield and Micromasters Holi and Fire will now be included and all tiers have been achieved!

While there are no more unlocks left that we know of, there is still time (approximately 10 hours at the time of this post) to secure your own Victory Saber here:

Haslab Crowdfund Transformers Victory Saber

under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers

TFW would like to provide one last reminder for the ongoing HasLab Victory Saber project.

Currently at over 19,000 backers and rising, the crowdfund now has approximately 24 hours remaining.

Opening with a surge of orders, it slowed down somewhat in the proceeding weeks, although it heated up once again after colored images were revealed and has since achieved the 11,000 base funding goal and also both the 14,000 / 17,000 tiers. The project needs the following number of backers to unlock the last remaining tier:

• 20,000 for the V-Shield and Holi/Fire Micromasters

You can join in and secure your own Victory Saber here:

HasLab Transformers Victory Saber Crowdfund