By NIBMRatchet from
TFW2005:
ComicsOnline has posted the Trailer for the next weekend’s episode of Transformers: Prime Season 2. The upcoming episode is the third and the final part of the three-part Season’s Premiere, titled Orion Pax.
With an excellent first episode and the second due today, the third will conclude the tale of the Team Prime, racing to get back
Big-O to their side; who sacrificed his memory to save the earth from the rising Unicron only to be deceived by Lord Megatron.
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Optimus begins to rebel against Megatron's commands, while the Autobots devise a risky plan to get their leader back.Tune into the Hub today at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT for "Orion Pax - Part 2".
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Toy World HK and Cybergundam Blog have put up scans from the March editions of Figure King and Dengeki Hobby, respectively. Figure King gives us a look at the first six Transformers Prime Japan toys - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Megatron and Skywarp. These toys are at a lower price than previous Deluxe and Voyager Class releases in Japan, achieved by taking a step back to the earlier days when Transformers had less paint and used stickers for much of their details - Ratchet, for example, has the stripe on the side of his ambulance mode added by a sticker.
Each of the six toys has also got added hardpoints for mounting the Arms Microns who come with them - Aupi(オーピー) for Optimus, Beetoo(ビーツー) for Bumblebee, Ciel(シエル) for Cliffjumper, Arue(アルエ) for Ratchet. Gora(ゴラ) for Megatron, Baro(バロ) for Skywarp (many thanks to 2005 Boards member Ricochet for providing the names). The Arms Microns come as unassembled kits, and feature clear Energon Crystal parts. They can also be combined to form larger weapons, as demonstrated in some of the scans.
There is also some coverage in both publications of MP-11 Starscream Version 2, focusing largely on the new additions to the design, namely the coronation scene gear. One page from Figure King shows Starscream in a commanding pose in front of Henkei Ramjet and Astrotrain - which looks pretty awesome!
Read on to check out our mirror of all the scans.
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By Tony_Bacala from
TFW2005:
Fun Publications sent out the following email to it's members today, thanks to multiple folks on the forums for passing it along.
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Fun Publications wants to take this opportunity to apologize to all of our members.
After many days of analysis, Fun Publications has determined that there is a security issue with our e-commerce systems. We appreciate all of you who have sent in your details. Your help has allowed us to ferret out several different patterns of fraudulent charges that have appeared on some members' cards (any that have been used over the last year with both the club store and our event registration system).
We have several different internet/networking companies looking into the matter. Unfortunately, as of yet, we have not been able to identify any forcible entry either into our internet service provider's servers or network. This is like chasing a ghost through the wires, as unfortunately, the perpetrator did not leave a trail, foot prints or finger prints.
For those of you who have been affected, we apologize for all of your time this has wasted and any inconvenience it has caused you. We understand your frustration as this same type of fraud has happened to everyone in our office on our personal credit cards at some point in the past. Our merchant services provider wants us to remind everyone that even though this can be a huge annoyance for you, the customer, your issuing bank will not hold you responsible for any fraudulent charges that might be placed on your card(s).
We know that this issue has been a huge topic of discussion on all of the boards for the past few weeks. However, we are required to investigate to determine and confirm a security issue thoroughly before making any public statements. This is why we put out a general alert statement two weeks ago.
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
MSN TV have updated their listings for Transformers Rescue Bots with the title of episode seven of the series. The episode is titled "Cody on Patrol".
Unfortunately there is no description to go with the title as yet - so who knows what perils await the Rescue Bots in this new episode?
Transformers Rescue Bots airs at 11:30am ET | 8:30am PT on The Hub, and continues tomorrow with its third episode, Hotshots!
Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes:
02/25 - Hotshots
03/03 - Flobsters on Parade
03/10 - The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock
03/17 - Cody on Patrol
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Hey are you all ready for the next new episode of Transformers Prime? Tomorrow's the day! Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 2, Orion Pax Part 2, airs tomorrow at 8:30 ET | 5:30 PT.
To get yourself warmed up for the new episode,
Comic Book Resources has 2 new stills, while TV Guide has posted a brief clip from Part 2 of this multi-part season 2 episode. Check it out embedded below:
Also don't forget to check out Transformers Rescue Bots at 11:30am ET | 8:30am PT for a new episode there too - Episode 3 of the series, Hotshots!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Well friends, due to the shorter than usual nomination period for the Transformers Hall of Fame and our love for watching you all vote on a final shortlist of characters, we are closing our nominations for the TFW Transformers Hall of Fame nominees tomorrow at 16:00 EST. Then on Sunday look forward to seeing the final shortlist of nominees, drawn from the most popular nominations, to decide TFW's final five candidates to submit to Hasbro!
What are you waiting for? Drop in on the
Official TFW Transformers Hall of Fame Nomination Thread and have your say!
Also be sure to check out our
TFWe e-zine section for a short little editorial by yours truly with some thoughts on the kinds of characters that are perhaps deserving of a little recognition in the Transformers Hall of Fame.
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Headrobots have updated their
Twitter and their
Facebook accounts with teases for new products. The first, is a head upgrade for Hunt For the Decepticons
Banzaitron, called the Ronin Shadow Mercenary kit. This kit will feature a new head and a gun for the figure. The 2nd update is an upgrade for Generations Skullgrin called Tauros. Shown only in a partial image, this upgrade will give
Generations Skullgrin a more faithful head design based on the
Generation 1 figure's pretender shell.
Check out the pics by clicking the links above or hitting the discuss button. Discuss all things 3rd Party in our 3rd Party discussion forum!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Takara-Tomy is rolling out the promotion for Transformers Prime, which sees its mainline release in Japan next month. And in their usual grand tradition, it's a Micron Campaign! Starting tomorrow, 25 February, the clear green version of Cyclonus' Nightstick Targetmaster named
Vector Oracle will be given away in Toys R Us Japan with any purchase of Transformers items totalling more than 3,000 yen. He's a limited edition of 4,000 pieces.
Next up with the reservation of Transformers Prime Arms Micron Optimus Prime at participating retailers is
Firebolt! A black and gray version of Power Core Combiners Pinpoint, who came with Leadfoot, he is a perfect complement to the recently released United Rodimus Convoy.
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By Secretcode from
TFW2005:
It's that time of year again, and Hasbro has sent us a Press Release regarding this year's Hall of Fame inductees. Aside from the highly contested fan choice slot, the three inductees are Grimlock, Jazz and Decepticon Shockwave.
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February 23, 2012Hello, TRANSFORMERS fans!In 2010, Hasbro inducted humans and robots from the worlds of toys, entertainment and CYBERTRON into the inaugural class of its TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame, honoring more than 25 years of “robots in disguise” action. Now in its third year, Hasbro is once again turning to fans to help finalize the 2012 robot inductee class. Hasbro’s internal panel of judges has chosen three iconic characters to induct into the TRANFORMERS Hall of Fame in 2012—Heroic AUTOBOTS JAZZ and GRIMLOCK, as well as evil DECEPTICON SHOCKWAVE. But we need your help to determine this year's fourth robot inductee!
How can you choose who gets into the fourth slot? Come over to the thread right over here and discuss who you want to see in the Hall of Fame. The winning character will be announced at the TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, April 28 at BOTCON, the Official TRANSFORMERS Convention in Dallas, TX.
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Today IDW Publishing released their hard cover edition of
Last Stand Of The Wreckers. We
previously reported what the additional extras in this collection were to be, but did not know exactly what each extra was. This newsie ran out first thing to pick this collection up and here is a detailed list of the extras and what they are:
cover art gallery
"Out of Bullets" - A commentary from James Roberts on the prose story "Bullets"
"Escape" A two page comic drawn and written by Nick Roche that features Guzzle and Impactor. Takes place after Last Stand.
"Zero Point" A brand new prose story from James Roberts that features Roadbuster and Springer. Takes place after Last Stand.
Autopedia entries - Rotorstorm, Pyro, Overlord, Snare, Ironfist, Guzzle, and Impactor
"Fisitron's Facts" - Little known facts about Last Stand of The Wreckers, included with first Trade paper back
pin-ups, promo art, guest art Marcelo Matere, Livio Rimondelli, Josh Burcham and more all contribute.
Script extracts - A "deleted scenes" from Last Stand
First Draft - A look at what the very first version of Last Stand of The Wreckers that Nick Roche wrote before James Roberts came on board. There were five revisions and rewrites of the book. Excellent stuff with Kup and Guzzle in this.
"Squadron X" - A detailed look at each of the members and their previous appearances in Transformers fiction
"In Word and Deed" - A one page comic written and drawn by Nick Roche featuring Verity. Takes place after Last Stand.
Did you pick this up today? Discuss in our new
Transformers Comic Forum!
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