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And we have our first production update of the successful and highly anticipated Transformers Victory Saber HasLab.

Hasbro Pulse website have updated some behind-the-scenes-photos showing off  the mold plans and some of the pieces used in the prototype. They even share a small challenge:

“In the photos you can see the V-Shield, V-Lock Cannon, and the Translucent Autobot display stand. Can you spot the pieces of the Brain of Courage Brainmaster figure? Here’s a hint there are 5 pieces. Try to find them in molds, 3, 4, 13, and 18. Can you find them all?”

Stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates. See all the mirrored images after the break and then join to the discussion on the 2005 Boards. Let’s say go!

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The official Medicom Toy website have updated a webpage with information about a new [email protected] x Transformers Optimus Prime BAPE Black Version.

[email protected] Transformers figures are designed like cute, dumpy, cartoon bear versions of their classic selves, but they can also transform into more traditionally proportioned robot modes. We had seen several other Bearbrick Transformers figures in the past, including G1 and Live Action movie inspired designs. This figure is inspired by the Japanese exclusive G1 and Masterpiece BAPE Black versions of Optimus Prime (black and gray deco, not to be confused with the Nemesis Prime deco [email protected]). This is the second BAPE inspired [email protected] in the market following the Bape (R) green version released this year and it’s coming in the “200% size” standing 14.5 cm tall.

This figure will be out in August in Japan this November 20 for ￥7480 ($65.62) and it will be a limited edition available via Medicom Toy website and A Bathing Ape shops in Japan.

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

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Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter have uploaded some additional official in-hand images of the new Transformers MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki now showing off his train alt mode.

Masterpiece MPG-01 Shouki is the first entry in Takara Tomy’s Trainbots combiner Raiden which was seen in the G1 Japan The Headmasters cartoon. This figure should be part of the recently revealed Transformers MPG Collection. Now we have a look at the realistic and detailed Shinkansen Type 0 alt mode from different angles. We can see all the effort taken in recreating every detail of this bullet train, even at the bottom of the train. Robots parts are very well integrated and you may not think it’s a transformable robot.

If you are interested in adding Shouki for your collection, you can find pre-orders via our sponsors links below. See the mirrored images attached to this news post and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

Sponsors links: TFSource, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, Hobby Link Japan, The Chosen Prime, Toy Dojo, Ages Three & Up, Dorkside Toys

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The latest issue of Figure King Magazine has included an Interview with MPG-01 Raiden Development Team and thanks to 2005 Board member Xaxis we have an English translation to share with all of you.

This 2-page interview collects the impressions and comments of Takara Tomy x Tomytec Shouki Developer team which consists of: Kojin Ono (Takara Tomy / Transformers Team), Dai Ono (Tomytec / Development) and Hideki Shimanuki (Tomytec / Marketing). Since Shouki is a realistic train, the Transformers staff teamed with Takara Tomy’s train brand: Tomytec.

We have some interesting details about how the train mode was worked and the decisions made to create a realistic Shinkansen mode while make it still transformable.

Not much left to say, so read the interview after the break and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter have uploaded some official in-hand images of the new Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak.

This is a black redeco and remold of Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok inpired by Black Zarak as seen in the G1 Japan Masterforce cartoon. We have two great shots showing off the impressive new deco in robot mode.

This figure will be a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan but you can also find pre-orders for the rest of the world via our sponsors links below.

Click on the bar to see the new images and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Sponsors links

Big Bad Toy Store, TFSource, Robot Kingdom, Hobby Link Japan, The Chosen Prime, ToyDojo, Ages Three & Up, Entertainment Earth, Dorkside Toys

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The official [email protected] website have updated new listings with information and images about new [email protected] x Transformers G1 Optimus Prime And Megatron (100%, 400% & %1000 Sizes). 

These figures are modeled after [email protected] style of cute, dumpy, cartoon bear versions. We had seen several other Bearbrick Transformers figures in the past, including G1 and Live Action movie inspired designs which were able to transform. This time they are bringing G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron again but the description and images show no indication that these new figures are able to transform. They will be released in two presentations and three different sizes:

  • 100% & 400% 2-pack – A small 7 cm tall figure and a big 28 cm figure packed together (Both figures are of the same character). Priced 13200 Yen/$116.16.
  • 1000% – An oversized 70 cm tall figure. Priced 52800 Yen/$464.60

These figures will be out in April 2022 with a pre-order period from from October 24th to November 10th 2021 exclusively via MCT Tokyo website.

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

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Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter have uploaded some additional official in-hand images of the new Transformers MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki.

Masterpiece MPG-01 Shouki is the first entry in Takara Tomy’s Trainbots combiner Raiden which was seen in the G1 Japan The Headmasters cartoon. This figure should be part of the recently revealed Transformers MPG Collection. We have another look at the robot mode and a clear look at the back of the robot mode, showing the way it works with all the kibble on his back.

If you are interested in adding Shouki for your collection, you can find pre-orders via our sponsors links below. See the mirrored images attached to this news post and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

Sponsors links: TFSource, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, Hobby Link Japan, The Chosen Prime, Toy Dojo, Ages Three & Up, Dorkside Toys

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Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter have uploaded some official in-hand images of the new Transformers Generations Selects Voyager Artfire and Nightstick.

Artfire is a redeco of the Kingdom Voyager Inferno mold which includes his Targetmaster partner Nightstick (Siege Singe redeco) plus four blast effects (2 from Siege Firedrive and 2 from Siege Aimless now in blue). This release is inspired by the Japanese exclusive G1 Artfire from 1987. We have clear shots of both robot and alt mode.

While this figure will be a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan, you can already pre-order Artfire & Nightstick via our sponsors links below for $36.99. Click on the bar to see all the mirrored images on this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Sponsor Links: Big Bad Toy Store, TFSource, Robot Kingdom, Hobby Link Japan, The Chosen Prime, ToyDojo, Ages Three & Up, Entertainment Earth, Dorkside Toys

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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!

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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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