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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 2005 Boards member Rookbartley for sharing photographic proof of the Transformers Authentics Bravo 5″ Grimlock found At US Retail.

We knew about this new 5″ Authentics Grimlock mold (not to be confused with the bigger Authentics Alpha 7″ Grimlock) for the first time via an unexpected sighting in the Australian market. This new toy brings us a detailed and simple G1-styled Grimlock with a transformation similar to the G1 toy. Sadly, it has no real arms in the dinosaur mode since they are just molded on the body.

This small and fun Grimlock toy was spotted at a Dollar General store outside Kalamazoo, Michigan for only $5.00.

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The official Transformers Facebook and Instagram accounts announced Blaster as victorious over Skywarp in the new Walmart Exclusive G1 Reissue Fan Vote For 2020

In one of the closest races yet, you decided that BLASTER is gonna be the next G1 exclusive Walmart. Look for this special edition bot in 2020!

The fan vote only lasted 24 hours, and Blaster got 56% of the votes. Are you ready to add this classic G1 toy into your collection? Pleased with the results? Let us know on the 2005 boards!

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Hero-X, the publisher behind Transformers: Generations collection of books, is also publishing the classic Marvel Transformers comics for the Japanese market.

Hero-X has already released Vol.1, Vol.2 and Vol. 3. Each volume containing 4 issues of the classic Marvel G1 comics. Hero X Twitter has shared now the amazing cover of Vol. 4 of this collection.

This new cover comes courtesy of artist Kazumasa Yasukuni who has made an impressive art featuring a scared Bumblebee surrounded by characters taken from the comic. We can even spot Donny Finkleberg, the “Robot Master”. We are sure the colors of this cover will really please your optics.

You can check out the mirrored cover after the jump and then you can share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Hasbro has announced, via their official Facebook account, a new fan vote where you will decide the next Walmart Exclusive G1 Reissue for 2020.

Last years we had another vote for the 2019 reissue where Astrotrain was the winner. This time fans will have to choose between 2 fan-favorite figures:

  • Blaster
  • Skywarp

You can cast your vote starting right now and the poll will last only 24 hours, so cast your vote here now. Which reissue are you looking forward to be in stores now? Let us know on the 2005 Boards!

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If you missed out on the previous printing of the awesome Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging book, fear not as this November you’re going to have a second chance to pick up this awesome compendium of Transformers artwork. Amazon has added a listing for a new, paperback printing of the book.

Compiled by Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster, whose previous credits include the Ark Compendiums of Transformers animation models and the must-have Allspark Almanac companion volumes to the beloved Transformers Animated, Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging covers the first ten years of Transformers toys and showcases the vast array of packaging artwork from this period. From 1984 and the iconic characters, to 1988’s Pretenders, from the US to Japan and from Generation 1 to Generation 2, there is a vast array of classic Transformers artwork collected in this volume. We’re looking forward to this new paperback edition as it means even more fans will get to enjoy this definitive collection of Transformers artwork.

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Flame Toys has posted up the box artwork for their Furai Model Kit Thundercracker on their Facebook page.

The artwork features Thundercracker flying through the skies in robot mode surrounded by clouds, explosions and other jets in the background. As you should imagine, this is a repaint of Furai Model Starscream, and we hope to see a Skywarp repaint coming soon.

Check out the artwork attached to this post after the jump.

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Via Robotkingdom Facebook we can share for you a nice set of images of the new Flame Toys Furai Model Nemesis Prime IDW Version.

The Furai Model line brings us snap-on model kits ideal for fans who are not familiarized with this kind of figures. Not to be confused with the more expensive and high quality Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri action figure line. Now we have the respective black repaint of the Furai Model IDW Optimus Prime as Nemesis Prime. Now we get a Prime with a really menacing look in dark black and showing off Decepticon symbols.

As usual with other Furai Model kits, this figure has got a really impressive range of movement, great for pictures and display. It’s expected for release on July, 2019.

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

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Flame Toys have tweeted images of their next installment in their easy-to-build model kit line Furai Model, and we have a clear look at their Shattered Glass Optimus Prime.

The Furai Model line brings us snap-on model kits ideal for fans who are not familiarized with this kind of figures. This time, we have a very nice repaint of the Furai Model Optimus Prime Attack Mode in his evil version of the Shattered Glass universe.

The figure has got a really impressive range of movement (over 40 movable joints), great for pictures and display. The robot mode really shines in his new purple and gray deco and we are sure it will really please your optics. It’s expected for release on July, 2019.

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

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Hallmark website have just put up a listing of their next Christmas Transformers ornament.

Continuing with a long tradition of Transformers Christmas decorations, Hallmark is releasing a nice G1 Bumblebee ornament designed after the G1 Bumblebee reissue (but not transformable for sure) for this Christmas 2019.

You can pre-order it here for $16.99 and it’s expected for release on July 13, 2019. Read the full product description and check the images after the jump. Then, share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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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!