By C310 Ginrai from
TFW2005:
TakaraTomy Mall has announced the next character to be featured in their G1 Card Campaign will be none other than leader of the Autobots himself, Optimus Prime.
From May 1st to May 31st, 2015, you can obtain this card with a purchase of Transformers product totaling 3,000 yen or more at
TakaraTomy Mall, while supply last.
Will you be trying get this card for your collection? Check out the official announcement after the break.
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By Matty from
TFW2005:
Thanks to TFW2005 boards member
CZ Hazard, we have a glimpse inside the canceled line of iGear figures dubbed Mini Warriors. CZ Hazard was nice enough to share via his blog
The Accursed Love Of Possessing the design renders of 12 canceled figures plus the bios for each character that he worked on.
Also of note, it looks like iGear may be taking a break from the unofficial world of transforming robots. Although not confirmed directly through iGear, CZ Hazard passed along the information that the company is reevaluating things, but never say never for a possible return.
Check out the entirety of the cancelled line after the break!
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By Mechafire from
TFW2005:
TFW2005 boards member Inciteful has just informed us that the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Game App has just recieved an update, revealing a handful of new characters. These include...
• Megatronus
• Prowl
• Ironhide
• Razorpaw
Check it out and discuss after the jump!
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By Mechafire from
TFW2005:
TFW2005 boards member Inciteful has just informed us that the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Game App has just recieved an update, revealing a handful of new characters. These include...
• Megatronus
• Prowl
• Ironhide
Plus, the Mystery Decepticon we saw in Windblade's debut clip.
Check it out and discuss after the jump!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Via
Lost-Zzl on Weibo, we have a look at a previously unseen redeco of the Transformers Generations Roadbuster toy. Sporting a green deco with brown camo and white weapons, this deco is something of an oddity - however, there is a Generation 2 style "Autobots" tampograph on the back of the vehicle / robot mode leg, which suggests this is more than a mere custom. Additionally, the user also has in-hand images of other, known upcoming releases from the TCC, so it stands to reason this too is a leak from the collectors club, or more likely, the convention.
Our money is that this is one of the Botcon 2015 at-show souvenir figures. The deco and the use of the Generation 2 Autobots logo - plus the placement of the white in robot mode - is a match for the unreleased Generation 2 toy,
General Optimus Prime - which would make sense, given that there is a Megatron in the 2015 convention boxed set.
Check out the images after the break.
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By Joe Moore from
TFW2005:
This is a pretty cool preview. Here's a few pics from the comic included with Transformers Cloud Hellwarp. We got to see in-hand Hellwarp pics
just over a month ago, and now we can stare at a few cool art pieces from the comic he comes with. In the comic, they have Generations Jhiaxus (though it's noted he is not available in Japan) and Cloud Megatron in shrouds reminiscent of Dark of the Moon Megatron.
Google translate wasn't too helpful with the post text, so if you want to do a better job translating, feel free and I'll share it with the readers of TFW2005 here. The pics come courtesy of
Mangod. Read on to check them out.
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By Mechafire from
TFW2005:
Yesterday, we reported on
the BotCon 2015 brochure going online. However, there was a very important piece of information contained within that may have been missed by some readers.
This morning, TFW2005 boards veteran Shin-Gouki
brought to our attention the following quote from within the brochure:
"Exhibitor’s product content must be at least 50% Transformers related. This means robots, action figures, comics, sci-fi or related products. General toys or dolls are not allowed. Exhibitors must collect the 8% Illinois sales tax or current rate in effect at the time of the show. Exhibitors must file and pay using the forms provided at the show one week after the conclusion of the event. Please do not bring products that violate Hasbro owned intellectual property"This is further backed up by
two other relevant quotes from TFW2005 boards member Autobot City Comics 2008, who had attended JoeCon 2015 this year, where a vendor he was working was was told to take his 3rd party Transformers items down:
"Yes they are they did it to the vendor I was working with at Joecon he had a little 3rd party transformers and was told by Pete to take it down. We asked if it was going to be In forced at Botcon and he said yes but not as 3rd party but as IP infringement"Furthermore, Fun Publications employee Pete Sinclair supplied some other pertinent quotes further clarifying the situation recently on The Allspark:
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By Superquad7 from
TFW2005:
Botcon news has been the rave as of late, and we have a very interesting bit of news to share with you: Karl Hartman stopped by and shared some news that he and his brother Jon are set to sell "the second half" of their collection at Botcon 2015. Why is this significant? Karl and Jon Hartman are two of the original founders of the Botcon convention itself. Also, their collection is quite extensive, including some very coveted pieces. The first half of their collection sale came at Botcon 2006, where they even sold Peter Cullen a sealed G1 Optimus Prime figure as a gift for his granddaughter!
Karl Hartman had this to say regarding their upcoming sale:
Quote:
"Hi folks.
With BotCon being relatively close to us, we're taking advantage, and bringing the "second half" of our old collection to sell at BotCon. Roughly, this will cover the years of 1998-2006. It'll be close to 1000 pieces, I believe. Priced to move.
I'll be updating with more details soon, plus a general list of series that we'll be bringing, including any rarities. As always, looking forward to seeing lots of old friends one more (last?) time.
See you all soon,
Karl (and Jon)"
This reporting News Staff member still hears discussions of their legendary sale from 2006, and this second installment could be something equally as exciting! Many thanks to Karl for stopping by our forums to give us a head's up here! We here at TFW2005.COM wish the Hartmans all of the very best with their collection sale, and we hope that all who attend Botcon 2015 have a great time!
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By MetalStorm from
TFW2005:
Thanks to fellow board member, Thelonicon, we have learned that the Golden Ticket meet and greet includes meeting alongside with Susan Blu and John Moschitta, ...Derrick Wyatt! A long-time Transformers fan, he was the art director, lead character designer, and a color stylist for Transformers Animated. This will mark his 5th BotCon appearance.
Check out all the details in the PDF here:
BotCon 2015 Brochure and feel free to join the discussion on the forums by hitting discuss below!
For further BotCon 2015 news, keep it here at TFW2005!
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By Matty from
TFW2005:
Thanks to TFW2005 boards member
Autovolt 127, we have somewhat of a teaser for the upcoming IDW comic book Robots In Disguise, based on the new cartoon show airing on Cartoon Network. In this issue, which appears to be the free issue available at your comic shop this Saturday for
Free Comic Book Day, there is a reveal of two characters returning to action: Bulkhead and Ultra Magnus.
We'll have to wait until Saturday to see more, so be sure to pick up IDW's RID comic this Saturday to see more previews for the upcoming ongoing title.
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