By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
The Combiner Wars Deluxes have arrived in the USA - so now seemed like a great time to share a gallery of another one of these awesome toys with you. Today it is the turn of
Decepticon Dragstrip, the first Stunticon in the Combiner Wars lineup.
Dragstrip retains his classic F1 look, though with a few changes to the Generation 1 design - notably, there is no exposed rear engine, which we suspect is to help with the rumored Mirage retool of this mold. That being said, the robot mode is spot on for Dragstrip, and has a fair bit of personality. As with the Aerialbots, Dragstrip sports a great range of poseability, and we also like how the foot / fist can mount on the shoulder as a shield, which together with the sword and alternate mode makes us think of the Autobot Blacker from Transformers Victory.
Dragstrip is another hit for the line. His poseability lets his strike some excellent sword-fighting poses and he captures the look of the character. Check out his gallery and see what you think:
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Dairycon have revealed the first of their 2015 exclusives -
Windbreaker! Windbreaker is inspired by the infamously named Generation 2 character, and is realised here as a redeco of Generation 1 Windcharger. You might comment on how the deco is not that of the Generation 2 guy - that is in fact because this exclusive is an interpretation of how Windbreaker might have looked were he released in Generation 1 (because, as you might know, Generation 2 was a line that changed up a whole lot of decos).
Windbreaker is the Dairycon 2015 pre-registration exclusive - find out more about the convention and pre-register for this year's Dairycon, taking place over the weekend of March 27th and 28th, 2015 at the Retlaw Hotel in Fond du Lac, Wisconsen, at the
Dairycon 2015 homepage!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
TFW2005 member
Cheetimus Prime reports some fantastic news - the new Generations Deluxe assortment, Combiner Wars Deluxe Wave 1, has been spotted at US retail!
This assortment brings on the combiners with Aerialbots Skydive, Alpha Bravo, and Firefly, plus Stunticon Dragstrip. These are fantastic toys, and well worth checking out - so here's hoping they make it through to stores so everyone gets a chance to see what the excitement is all about.
The Deluxes were spotted in a Target store in White Marsh in D.C. and Maryland! Happy hunting, everyone!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Courtesy of
TFClub.com we have a look at the upcoming Asia Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp (the much-requested MP-11 redeco version).
These images show us the collector coin coming with this Masterpiece figure, along with the contents of the box, which is just the gun-mode Megatron and a Dr Arkeville pilot figure.
Check out the new images attached to this post.
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By Superquad7 from
TFW2005:
With the recent release of
MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, TakaraTomy has updated
its YouTuble channel with a stop-motion animated video of this new figure! Not only does it showcase the elaborate transformation, but the interactivity of it and the other cars as well! While Prowl, Lambor, Wheeljack and Smokescreen are showcased as they are carried by Ultra Magnus in car carrier mode, Convoy is shown as well featuring its ability to carry Cybertrons as well carrying Streak. The recently released Bumble is also present, joining the rest of the Cybertrons in the lineup as they all speed alongside each other. TakaraTomy does a great job of showcasing the line of Masterpiece Cybertrons and the intent for them to interact with each other. Check it out for yourself!
Jump in on
the Masterpiece Appreciation mega-discussion after the jump and let us know what you think about this! Also, feel free to share your appreciation for this line while you're there!
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
It seems as though this week is all about Transformers Mobile Games. First, we received a very cool, completely free game from Hasbro for the upcoming
Transformers: Robots In Disguise. We had the Christmas Update for
Angry Birds: Transformers. Then we received info regarding
Q-Transformers: Mystery Of Convoy. It was followed by the
Transformers: Legends Event.
Now, the
previously announced Transformers: Battle Tactics mobile game by DeNA is out now on Android and iOS devices.
Description:
TRANSFORMERS: Battle Tactics is an exciting turn-based strategy game featuring a roster of over 75 iconic TRANSFORMERS characters including OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, STARSCREAM, and BUMBLEBEE.
Players can assemble teams of TRANSFORMERS characters including AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS side-by-side in strategic combat experiences with other fans from around the globe.
Battles are swift and require strategic decision-making, resulting in unexpected victory or devastating defeat. As TRANSFORMERS characters change modes their stats and abilities shift, allowing players to wage war in limitless ways.
Battle scenarios are intensified as players can link TRANSFORMERS characters together to create powerful Combiners that can change the tide of war by dealing critical damage and leveling the battlefield.
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
Next January, a new animated series based on Q-Transformers will make its debut in Japan. Titled "Mystery Of Convoy", the series will tie-in with the mobile game of the same name.
"Mystery Of Convoy" was originally a 1986 Famicom game which was very difficult to beat and was even reviewed by James Rolfe; the Angry Video Game Nerd. The game will return as a mobile game with the characters replaced by the figures of the Q-Transformers series.
A promo containing the Opening Credits of the new series has made its way online thanks to walruslaw.
You can download and play Q-Transformers: Kaetekita Convoy no Nazo (Q-Transformers: The Return of the Mystery of Optimus Prime) on
Android and
iOS.
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
he next DeNA Transformers: Legends event; Orion's Gambit is now live.
ORION PAX is ordered by ZETA PRIME to escort two DECEPTICON captives to a prisoner exchange. Unarmed, but thankfully accompanied by ALPHA TRION and NIGHTBEAT, the young AUTOBOT transports RACK’N’RUIN through the Rust Spot, when they are attacked by native beasts known as Slicers. The group is able to drive back the Slicers, and soon make it to their destination.
At the rendezvous point, the AUTOBOTS are met by BLUDGEON, who leads them to the DECEPTICONS’ base. As the exchange begins, ORION PAX and his allies are ambushed by their DECEPTICON hosts, and ALPHA TRION is taken hostage.
Despite overwhelming odds and being unarmed, ORION PAX and NIGHTBEAT begin to fight back, intent on retrieving their elderly friend. Much to the DECEPTICONS’ surprise, ORION PAX releases a hidden cache of weapons from within his trailer, and the AUTOBOTS gain the advantage.
Will the AUTOBOTS be able to rescue ALPHA TRION? Will BLUDGEON and the DECEPTICONS succeed in their sinister plans for the AUTOBOT elder? Find out on TRANSFORMERS Legends: “Orion’s Gambit”!You can checkout the available Cards, after the jump.
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
Well, this comes as no surprise. With just few days left to finish Year 2014, Box-Office Mojo has
announced that Transformers: Age Of Extinction is the Highest Grossing Movie Of 2014.
AOE achieved this with a worldwide gross of nearly $1.1 Billion. Second place winner is Guardians of the Galaxy which is closely followed by Maleficent.
Guardian
has this to say:
"Transformers: Age of Extinction has been named the highest-grossing film of 2014, thanks largely to huge success in China.
The fourth instalment in Michael Bay’s divisive, sci-fi saga took $1.087bn (£690m) around the world. More than $300m came from China, where the film overtook Avatar in July to become the highest-grossing movie of all time. Bay shot Age of Extinction in Hong Kong and hired Chinese stars such as Li Bingbing for supporting roles, thereby helping to encourage local interest."Director Michael Bay has also been announced as the "Producer Of The Year", following the success of Transformers: Age Of Extinction and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
Hasbro has updated their website with an official guide to the Transformers: Robots In Disguise Mobile Game along with a new image from the show.
The guide lists FAQs regarding the App. Not all devices are compatible with the app.
iOS Requirements: Requires iOS systems 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone - 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5C, iPad - 2, 3, 4, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini Retina, iPod Touch - 4th Generation, 5th Generation 16GB (some features not supported), 32GB, 64GB.
Android Requirements: Requires Android devices running 2.3.5 and above. Compatible with Nexus 7 2013, Nexus 7 2012, Nexus 10, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 p5100, Asus Transformer Pad TF101, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, S4, S5, Google Nexus 4, Google Nexus 5, HTC One, Motorola Droid Razr i.
Visit the
Hasbro Official Transformers App page for more info.
Check out the new image, after the jump. You can also visit our Transformers Video Game Discussion forum to
join the ongoing discussion for the game.
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
Takara Tomy has posted images and info from a Press Event for the Q-Transformers toyline.
The event not only mentions the
upcoming promotion but also highlights upcoming figures for the line. It is clear that the company is pushing the line beyond AOE and towards Generations figures.
The Official Q-Transformers Website is also
updated with new content.
A video from the event is now available for our viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
Slayback from Cybertron.CA has posted a review for X-Transbot: Apollyon.
The review is lengthy and discusses the figure in every little detail. The reviewer did not forget to include images of a prototype as well.
The following is a small extract from the review. Visit
Cybertron.CA for the full review and images.
"I’m going to break this down into key points to make it simple.
There is a lot of weight in the legs. The weight I would say is in the feet as they are almost all metal. They’re not just a single molded piece; rather they are composed of several pieces that are hinged. Yes – the feet play a role in transformation and keep Apollyon standing firmly on whatever surface he’s on.
The feet are hinged on the top to simulate ankles. The feet can move up or down (eg keeping your heel on the ground while lifting the rest of your foot towards your shin.) He can point his toes down. He can roll his ankles, so his feet will always be firmly flat on whatever surface he’s on.
Apollyon does not suffer from skinny leg syndrome. He has thighs and they are ball jointed at the waist. He can show you his crotch should you wish it. Apollyon’s skirt does not hinder him from doing the side splits. However the front skirt will hinder him from bringing his knee to his chest.
Torso does twist at the waist. You can see down the waist but I don’t see this as an issue.
Apollyon has excellent head movement, although he cannot turn his head at a full 90-degree angle so it’s looking at his shoulder. It’s more at a 45 degree angle. At that angle, he does not look up or down.
Chest and upper torso is consistent with ‘Megatron’. He has two secret compartments in his chest. They will be a bit difficult to pop open, as they really are hidden parts.
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By SilverOptimus from
TFW2005:
Comics Alliance had the pleasure to interview Tom Scioli and John Barber regarding Transformers vs. G.I. Joe Volume 1 which is hitting shelves early January.
ComicsAlliance: The amazing thing about Transformers vs. G.I. Joe for me as a reader is that it doesn’t feel like it should exist, and I mean that in the best way possible. It has this feeling that there’s no way this book should’ve been approved, because it’s so wild, raw and energetic. How did you get that feeling to come across in this comic?
Tom Scioli: I don’t know how you would get to that point with any kind of comic. Just from my perspective, I’ve been doing comics for such a long time and in such a way that’s very different from the normal career path for comics, so I don’t know how you replicate that. I don’t know how many other people are out there that would be able to have that mix of discipline and self-destructive chaotic impulse to get that. I don’t know, John? Do you have any perspective?
John Barber: To one degree or another, when you’re working on something that’s company-owned, you have to forget about that when you’re working on it, and I think that degree varies. The whole idea was to make something kind of weird, that went out the window at some point. There was probably a minute early on where Michael Kelly, the guy we work with at Hasbro as their Director of Global Publishing, called and he was like, “This isn’t exactly what we talked about.” He loves the book, but at some point, the idea was going to be safer. It’s not like there’s anything unsafe about this, either, but you want to be able to point at it and say “here are these two things that we put together to make one thing,” and I don’t think you can do that with our book. I think that’s what makes it interesting.Read the entire interview at the
Comics Alliance.
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By Matty from
TFW2005:
Hat tip goes out to TFW2005 member
Nevermore for letting us know of his recent find at German retail: Robots in Disguise (2015) toys! Included in the find was wave 1 of the RID Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers, and wave 1 of the Warrior Class figures.
Good news for collectors and fans of the new series, but due to the Christmas holiday you may have to wait a little longer before hunting for them as stores are beginning to close to celebrate.
Make the jump to discuss and be sure to utilize our
sightings forum so we all can stay connected!
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