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There was a day-long Hasbro Fan Fest livestream, which means we have MONTHS to talk about upcoming toys. But we did it at the end of April. Also…someone…got a Unicron.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW – 602 – April 30 2021

Check out the [email protected] blog here.

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a review on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes. We’re now also offering ways to subscribe by Android, Email, and RSS.

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Absolute professionals talk about a whole ton of SS86 and Kingdom Transformers toys, after a highly professional tangent about how to wedge a very large boat.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW – 601 – SS86 Kingdoms: The What We Got This Wonanza – March 31 2021

Check out the [email protected] blog here.

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a review on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes. We’re now also offering ways to subscribe by Android, Email, and RSS.

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under Generations / Classics, Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

Sharing out some recent galleries for Generations level figures that have been piling up here for a while. None of these are hot off the presses or anything, just a quick set for figures that I’ve been picking up for the personal collection. Some are more detailed than others. Some have fancy shots while others don’t. If you have some time to waste, like checking pretty shots, or want to tell me how I’ve transformed something wrong, hit the links below to check them out. In total there are about 650 HD shots across them all.

For an easy overview page, can check my recent gallery list here!

Earthrise Thrust

Kingdom Airazor
Kingdom Dinobot
Kingdom Huffer
Kingdom Inferno
Kingdom Ractonite
Kingdom Ultra Magnus

Netflix Cheetor
Netflix Deseeus Army Drone

Studio Series 86 Blurr
Studio Series 86 Grimlock
Studio Series 86 Hot Rod
Studio Series 86 Jazz
Studio Series 86 Kup
Studio Series 86 Scourge

In addition to the new entries, we’ve added dedicated pages for some earlier figures that we already shared in one way or another. Check them out below.

Kingdom Blackarachnia
Kingdom Cheetor
Kingdom Cyclonus
Kingdom Megatron (Beast)
Kingdom Optimus Primal
Kingdom Optimus Prime (Core)
Kingdom Optimus Prime (Leader)
Kingdom Paleotrex
Kingdom Rattrap
Kingdom Vertabreak
Kingdom Warpath

Netflix Elita-1
Netflix Bumblebee

And don’t forget about Haslab War for Cybertron Trilogy Unicron!

These galleries come courtesy of TFSource, aside from retailer exclusives which I grabbed direct.  Check them out for all your Transformers needs!

Related TFSource Links: The Ark, Rodimus Prime, Galvatron, Rhinox, Tracks, Black Zarak, All WFC Trilogy

Read on to check out some select shots if you don’t feel like hitting every page above!

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To celebrate 600 episodes (if you ignore a couple hundred other ones), Vangelus wants to talk about something that he’s pretty sure he didn’t get to record a podcast about yet.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW – 600 – The Ripened Bumblebee Movie – February 26 2021

Check out the [email protected] blog here.

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a review on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes. We’re now also offering ways to subscribe by Android, Email, and RSS.

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under Generations / Classics, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

Transformers War for Cybertron Kingdom is in full swing, with toys hitting 2nd waves and the Netflix show gearing up for a July drop. Hasbro recently sent out a promotional box celebrating all this featuring a selection of toys, some nifty art prints and a promotional version of Beast Wars season 1 on DVD. It all came packed in a super sharp box featuring key artwork and logos. If you are reading this here at TFW2005 you are probably already in the know about everything going on, so make sure to get your pre-orders in and keep your Netflix account ready to go! We’ve run the box and it’s contents for some pics, read on to check it all out!

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under Generations / Classics, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

It is the year 2005… wait a minute.  How did it get to be 2021?  Anyway.  We are now 16 years past the 19 years into the future that was 2005 – in the 86 movie. And boy has it been a ride.  Even back when I started TFW2005 21 years ago, and a decade after that, and almost a decade after THAT – I never thought what is inside this article would ever exist.  A massive, gigantic, big, huge, diesel, heavy, spiky, fully transforming, completely round, Unicron.  But it does, and it’s here, and I photographed it.  And it’s on my shelf now.

I was going to do a full on review, super wordy, rare for me.  Take comparison pics galore.  Talk about the history of the character and toys he’s had over the years.  After it hit April 1, that was off the table.  Then I was going to do a full on bitch fest post about how the shipping was handled, since that was like eating spoonfuls of salt for like 2 months.  Now, I’m doing neither.  It’s been in the hands of collectors since February.  And a significant chunk of US folks now have him too.  There are 1700+ pages of discussion on the big guy here.  A pretty fun appreciation thread here. Tons of videos, pics, and thoughts here on TFW2005 and around the web.  If you want to dig in, go for it.

I enjoy doing photography, it’s been my way to “play” with these guys for the last 10 years or so.  So even though this isn’t hot off the presses, wanted to give him a run.   I thought it would be the most challenging figure I’ve shot, and I was right.  Both at a basic and fancy pants level, mainly because he’s just SO FRIGGIN BIG!  Wanted to see if I could do it, and I think they came out good.  So, if you want to see some pretty shots of the big guy one more time, read on to check out the highlights in this article, or head on over to the gallery system on TFW2005 for over 135 HD pics.

–> TFW2005’s Transformers War for Cybertron Trilogy Haslab Unicron – Full Gallery

Aside from logistics at the end and that one paint change – it’s an impressive piece and I dig it.  I’d like to thank the Hasbro team for taking a chance on it and getting it done.  It’s a centerpiece, a true centerpiece, to a 30+ year run of being a fan.

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The listener question queue receives a demolition charge as this very correctly dated podcast episode blows through a backlog and (finally) clears out a clot in an editor’s brain.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW – 599 – The Queuemageddon – February 810 2021

Check out the [email protected] blog here.

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a review on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes. We’re now also offering ways to subscribe by Android, Email, and RSS.

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under Transformers Masterpiece, Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

Hey, remember the good old days when this thing came out?  Well, reminisce a bit with a gallery for MPM-11 Ratchet.  🙂  I’ve had him here for a bit and finally got around to shooting him up.  Ratchet is the last of the Movie 1 Autobot crew to get an official Masterpiece slot.  Studio Series has been putting out some OK stuff at a faster pace for sure, but having all of the MPM team together does feel good, and looks great on shelf.   I feel Ratchet was one of the better from the crew, he’s got a nice tight transformation and feels sturdy in both modes.  Colors pop well, and sculpt captures the grumpy doc vibes from the movie.  If you are looking for a nice Movie 1 rep, the 5 of these guys together work great, so give em a look.

We’ve run Ratchet for a set, hit the link below to check out over 40 HD shots.  We’ve also attached a selection to this story.

–> TFW2005’s MPM-11 Ratchet Full Gallery

He’s in stock now and shipping from TFSource!

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Spoilerless thoughts on Earthrise occupy the first…few minutes, before Vangelus and TJ head into straight up spoiler talk for all those who similarly binged the latest Netflix robots.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW – 598 – Netflix Earthrise Spoilerchat – January 19 2020

Check out the [email protected] blog here.

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a review on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes. We’re now also offering ways to subscribe by Android, Email, and RSS

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under Generations / Classics, Non-Transforming, Transformers Toy Gallery Updates

ThreeZero is back with their latest DLX release in the War For Cybertron Trilogy Siege Optimus Prime!  This is based on the Netflix series version of Optimus Prime, which was based heavily on the original toy from Hasbro, so the result is a ThreeZero’s figure being very similar to the Hasbro toy.  ThreeZero’s thing has been screen accuracy for figures in the media and movies, and continues that here.  Just so happens the media was faithful to the original toy this time. 🙂  It’s bigger, has more articulation, more paint, more detailing, and comes with lights.  Accessory wise we get the standard run of alternate hands, laser rifle, and axe-shield in the both configurations (2 pieces).  But of course, it does not transform.

All in all I dug handling it.  It’s got a great stance and is VERY Optimus Primey.  The larger size and good paint really make it stand out on the shelf.  The mid torso cut allows for some new poses you can’t get with the original toy.  Lights in the eyes and chest make it come alive.  For those that love Prime, the WFC series, or big detailed figures – it’s a great centerpiece to wrap your Hasbro figures around.

This guy was a preview copy courtesy of ThreeZero.  It came a bit early.  He’s due to ship in Q1 2021.  Megatron should be right behind him too.  Hit our sponsors or your favorite spot to grab your POs before he ships!

Read on to check some key shots – or view all 50+ in his gallery here:

–> TFW2005’s ThreeZero DLX WFC Siege Optimus Prime Full Gallery

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