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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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Courtesy of our vey own 2005 Boards member analogue we can share for you a great set of in-hand images and comparison shots of the new Transformers X Tonka Tonkanator.

This Target exclusive release is a special redeco of the G1 Contructicons in Tonka’s yellow and black colors and now renamed as “Heroic Autobot Warrior Tonkanator”. But we not only have images of the combiner and each Constructicon in robot and alt mode but several comparison images side by side next to the original G1 Devastator, G2 Yellow Devastator and G2 Orange Devastator and group shots of each member (with special appearance of the non-combining Euro yellow Constructicons). Tonkanator is sure an interesting new redeco of a classic G1 mold.

Enjoy the gallery after the break and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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New Zealand MINT, specialized in fine mint collectible coins, have update their website with images and information of a new officially licensed Transformers G1 Optimus Prime 1oz silver coin.

This is a very elegant 1-ounce coin of pure silver (4 cm diameter) with a face value of just NZ$2 but listed for $99.00 with worldwide shipping included. Limited to 3,000 unites, each coin has a 4 cm diameter, and comes in a really nice G1 themed box. The coin itself will be one of the last to be minted with Queen Elizabeth on the back.

See all the mirrored stock images and product description, including some great pics of a sample shown at Sidney Oz Comic Con; courtesy of our very own griffin-of-oz; and a promotional video after the break. Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Transformers Masterpiece, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Via 三粒星星玩具屋 on Facebook we have images the latest Figure King Magazine. Issue #296 features some new images of Legacy, Studio Series, Velocitron Speedia 500, Masterpiece and more toys.

This month we have only 4 pages of Transformers content:

  • Transformers Legacy Wave 8 & Velocitron Speedia 500 Wave 2 for February 2023 – Transformers Legacy continues in Japan in 2023 with the release of wave 7 which consists of Crankcase, Skullgrin, Armada Starscream and Beast Wars Inferno. Also, the second wave of the Velocitron Speedia 500 collection will be a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive and consists of Deluxe Clampdown, Cosmos, Voyager Override, and Leader RID Scourge.
  • Studio Series releases For February 2023 – We have images of the upcoming SS-95 TLK Crosshairs, SS-96 TLK Hot Rod and SS-97 Ironhide (The Transformers: The Movie). Keep in mind that Takara Tomy use a different numeration than Hasbro.
  • Transformers Masterpiece Movie MPM-12N Bumblebee Movie Nemesis Prime – A small banner to promote the release of this new black redeco of the MPM-12 Optimus Prime mold..

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

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

September is leaving with some interesting new sightings over the world. Studio Series Sludge showed up in Mexico, new Beast Wars reissues in New Zealand, new Studio Series toys in Peru, and and our first proper sightings report from United Arab Emirates with several new Legacy toys.

Happy hunting, one and all!

under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers

Once again, thanks to our very own mod Gamerlingual we have a direct coverage of the Takara Tomy Hobby Expo in Japan.

While most of the toys on display are new for the Japanese market, we had already seen them in one way or another, but there was an unexpected surprise. Legacy Breakdown was on display, in some way. He was spotted as part of Menasor’s leg. In any case, we finally have our first look at the last Legacy Stunticon with almost 20 images of him.

We also have images of Haslab Victory Saber which was on display together with samples of Star Saber, Victory Leo and Micromaster Hori and Fire. We have a nice gallery from all angles of each figure. We will update with more images of the rest of the display, so stay tuned for more updates.

Update: Additional pics of the following figures:

  • Transformers x Canon Optimus Prime R5
  • Masterpiece Beast Wars MP-48+ Dark Amber Leo Prime
  • Masterpiece MP-56 Trailbreaker
  • Legacy upcoming waves for the Japanese market
  • Legacy Velocitron (Takara Tomy Mall exclusives)
  • Legacy Cybertron Metroplex
  • Masterpiece Movie MPM-13 Blackout
  • Masterpiece Movie MPM-10R Starscream Revenge (ROTF redeco)
  • Studio Series upcoming waves for the Japanese market

See the new images after the jump and then join the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

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Courtesy of our very own mod Gamerlingual we have a direct coverage from the Takara Tomy Hobby Expo which is being held in Tokyo, Japan.

While we weren’t waiting big reveals, to our surprise the big Transformers Masterpiece MPG Raiden Prototype was on display. We finally have a look at the combination of all the new Masterpiece Trainbots.

Update: A new load of 50 Raiden pics from different angles, close ups and more.

See all the images after the break and then 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 account have just treated us with two new promotional videos of Transformers Masterpiece MPG-02 Getsuei.

First we have a very detailed step-by-step transformation video. From his realistic  EF65-1000 Electric Locomotive alt mode to robot mode and combiner leg mode. We can see this is a very clever and original transformation sequence. We also have a look at the way you can use the extra railway pieces and flying stand.

Then we have a very nice promotional CGI animated video showing off Getsuei coming down from the skies at night under a full moon, then transform into robot mode to finish in an anime-style pose with the moon as background.

Not much left to say, so watch the videos after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generation 1, Transformers Cyberverse

Thanks to 2005 Boards member SHIELD Agent 47 for sharing in our boards images of two new officially licensed Transformers Evergreen & Cyberverse wall calendars.

First we have a big 12″ x 12″ (12″ x 24″ open) calendar featuring Evergreen art of Optimus Prime, Shockwave, Starscream, Bumblebee, Grimlock, Windblade, Wheeljack, Barricade, Soundwave, and Megatron. It’s distributed by publisher Andrews McMeel and it’s available via Amazon for $15.99.

Then we have images of a smaller 7-inch square-shaped calendar featuring several Cyberverse characters per month. It was found via an Ebay listing but it’s likely to show up at stores any time soon.

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

 

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Via an Ebay listing by seller sdr5_53 we have some images of Takara’s 1984 World Fair Catalog which was part of the part of the presentation that convinced Hasbro representatives to bring the toys to the US.

We have a look at several pre-Transformers toys pages including the toys which would later become Optimus Prime, Devastator, the main Autobot cars and more. A very interesting piece of Transformers history.

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

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under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Transformers Masterpiece, Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

We have another slow week of sightings around the world this time. New Legacy and Studio Series toys have been found in Australia, the new Legacy Velocitron Deluxes have showed up in Germany plus some new Legacy and Studio Series toys, and the new Masterpiece Movie Blackout has been found at retail in Mexico.

Happy hunting, one and all!