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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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And we all know that Christmas is coming, and it’s time to think of some Transformers decorations for your Christmas tree. 2005 Boards member Mako Crab is giving is the heads up that a New Hallmark G1 Megatron Christmas Ornament has been found at US Retail.

This G1 Megatron ornament is designed after his cartoon incarnation, different from the old G1 Megatron toy ornament we had seen some years ago. This nice Christmas tree ornament was found at Fred Meyer in Salem, Oregon together with the G1 Bumblebee toy ornament announced before.

Additionally, 2005 Boards member engledogg found at Walmart repacks of the Bumblebee movie and G1 Optimus Prime ornaments available last year.

Ready for a Transformers themed Christmas tree? Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Chinese metal handicrafts manufacturer Tongshifu has teamed up with Hasbro to brings us new Officially Licensed Transformers Copper Statues & Figurines.

Did you think die-cast was a lost art? Tongshifu is bringing a nice and detailed line of Transformers statues and figurines made of copper for the Chinese market. The list of characters covers a variety of lines from G1, The Last Knight and the Bunblebee movie, all of them highly detailed and with a nice sculpt and finishing.

  • G1 Figurines – Small scale, available in unpainted copper. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Soundwave and Starscream.
  • The Last Knight statues – Bigger scale, fully painted. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.
  • The Last Knight figurines – Chibi-style painted characters. Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee and Sqweeks.
  • Bumblebee Movie statues – Big scale with characters in scale to each other. Available fully painted or unpainted. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Soundwave and Blitz… Starscream? (check the color version). Some of them seem to be based on early concept art like Bumblebee who still has his door-wings on the back.

Additionally, some furniture like chairs are being released. We still have no information on price or if these items will be released outside China.

Click on the bar to see the mirrored images, courtesy of Transfans Facebook, Sohu website and Weibo. You can share impressions on these products on the 2005 Boards!

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And it seems Super 7 ReAction Transformers line is growing more in 2020. Thanks to 2005 Boards member Jtprime17 for sharing in our boards new listings for more G1 ReAtion Transformers for 2020.

The listings surfaced via Entertaintment Earth, following our first look at the first wave of these non-transformable cartoon accurate retro-style figurines with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Jazz, Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave that will be available this month. We had also reported more upcoming characters for March, 2020, Read on the upcoming Autobots and Decepticons scheduled for release on May, 2020:

We still have no images available, but stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates. Click on the bar and let us know your impressions about this line on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Entertaintment Earth and Bigbadtoystore we have new packaging and stock images of the new Super 7 ReAction Transformers figures.

First revealed at Toyfair 2019 these are non-transformable cartoon-accurate 3 3/4-Inch G1 figurines with 5 articulations points. As we can see, they are really old-school looking figures that catch the spirit of G1 evem from the packaging. The first figures shown are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Jazz, Megatron, Soudnwave and Starscream.

These figures are priced $17.99 and they should be available any time this Novermber, but we had also reported several new listings for more G1 characters. Stay tuned with TFW2005 for more images once they are available.

Click on the bar now to see all the mirrored images and let us know your impressions on this line on the 2005 Boards.

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Remember Hasbro’s June collaboration with NTWRK for advance copies of the convention exclusive MP-10 G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 & accompanying shirt by artist Emiliano Santalucia? NTWRK is back with another Transformers promotion, this time working with Super7 to release the DefJam x Soundwave ReAction Figure on 11/6 which made its debut at ComplexCon Long Beach last weekend.

Stay tuned to NTWRK for more details, check out the attached photos of the figure and its box art, then join in the discussion on the 2005 boards!

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Via Geek Freaks Philippines Website we ca share for you an impressive set of pictures of the new Bumblebee & Exo-Suit Spike Statue by XM Studios.

XM Studios had already worked in impressive reinterpretations of G1 characters with a highly stylized design and proportions, bringing a fresh modern look to the classic Transformers. We had already seen their take on Megatron, Optimus Prime and Starscream. Now it’s turn of popular yellow Autobot scout Bumblebee who comes with his human partner Spike in Exo-Suit. Both are ready to fire Decepticons in a great dynamic pose. To top it all, a VW Beetle car is also included for decoration. This statue is casted in porcelain, with two display alternatives: with battle mask or regular face, both with light-up effect.

According to XM Studios pre-orders will start this November 6th. Click on the bar to see the mirrored gallery and the complete product description and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Twitter user Super Podcasto we can share for you a very nice Transformers merchandising sighting at US retail: Officially Licensed G1 Bag Clips.

These nice bag clips, made by Monogram, feature small and nice G1 figurines of Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee or Soundwave. They were spotted at Dollar Tree stores in the US.

A very nice piece of G1 flavor! Click on the bar to see the mirrored images and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Courtesy of Loopaza Mega Store we have our usual doses of Figure King Magazine Scans. Issue #261 shows some extra images of War For Cybertron Siege (Featuring Astrotrain), Transformers Cyberverse, Masterpiece Movie Jazz & Masterpiece Sunstreaker Reissue

This month we have only 3 pages of Transformers content:

  • War For Cybertron Siege Astrotrain – We have a special gallery of Siege Wave 13 SG-47 Astrotrain showing off all his modes, weapons and accessories. This is the only Siege release in March for the Japanese market.
  • Transformers Cyberverse – More Spark Armor toys are hitting Japanese shelves with Elite Class Grimlock & Trash Crash and Battle Class Ratchet & Blizzard Breaker and Shockwave & Solar Shot, and the big Ark Power Optimus Prime.
  • Masterpiece MPM-9 Jazz – Popular movie Autobot is coming soon for the Japanese market.
  • Masterpiece MP-39 Sunstreaker Reissue – The Lamborghini Autobot will be available once again. One more chance to grab it for a fair price.

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

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Hasbro was part of the Asia Comic Convention event in Malaysia, and they had the upcoming Masterpiece MP-47 Hound On Display at their booth. We have some images thanks to Planet Iacon Facebook.

Two figures were on display: one in Jeep mode and another one in robot mode, with the box and accessories in the background. Hound sure looks as if he were taken our from the cartoon, and we are sure you will have tons of fun with all the extra parts included. For Beast Wars fans, Masterpiece Blackarachnia was also on display, and you can check out all the images here.

Click on the bar to see all the images on this news post and then share your impression on the 2005 Boards! Interested in adding Hound into your collection? Look for a pre-order in our sponsors links below.

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Pop Culture Shock Collectibles reveals another entry in their officially licensed cell-shaded line of Transformers: prepare shelf space in your collection for the Nemesis Prime Generation 1 Classic Scale Statue!

Pre-orders open on Halloween Day October 31st at Sideshow Collectibles and are sure to be available at our sponsors, so keep watch and then share your thoughts about this Prime on the 2005 boards!

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