By Tony_Bacala from
TFW2005:
Over the last week or so,
Transformers Prime toys have been hitting around the world, mainly in the UK, under it's wide release packaging. Branded in new Red/White packaging with the "Robots In Disguise" tagline prominently in the front. This differs from it's First Edition packaging, which was primarily blue, and limited in distribution scope. To help you find it all, we've collected some links to the items on eBay, where hopefully you can score some early for yourselves regardless of where you are. Check them out below!
All Transformers Prime ToysLinks to the new stuff (non First Edition):
Transformers Prime "RID" Packaging ToysPowerizer Titled Voyager ToysRevealer Titled Deluxe ToysCharacter Links:
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By Secretcode from
TFW2005:
Transformers: Dark of the Moon may have made around $1.1 Billion, but can it win an Academy Award? The nominations for the
2012 Academy Awards have been released and
Transformers: Dark of the Moon is in the running for three Oscars.
The movie is up for Sound Editing (alongside
Drive,
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,
Hugo, and
War Horse), Sound Mixing (alongside
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,
Hugo,
Moneyball, and
War Horse). And what is probably surprising no one the movie is also up for a Visual Effects award; going up against
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2,
Hugo,
Real Steel, and
Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Do you think
Dark of the Moon has a chance? Do you think the mere fact that the film is even considered for the awards to be a crime against humanity? Hit the 'Discuss' link below to talk about these topics and more with the community over on the 2005 Boards.
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
2005 Board member, Obakemono, has provided a pictorial review for the latest offering from Renderform. The Gold Scout updgrade kit is for the United Bumblebee figure and takes the shiny gold version of the classics mold and gives turns him into a faithful representation of Generation 1 Goldbug!
The Gold Scout kit comes with the following:[*]4 piece head (Front,Back,Face,Visor) [*]additional visor piece in solid blue [*]Three Weapons (Orders placed early will receive five weapons, two of which will be cast in translucent plastic and can be seen in the review)
Renderform owner and 2005 Board member Venksta has also dropped us a line saying "
The solid blue visor is now part of paid preorders, and all other orders will not recieve it, but in exchange will recieve a gray gun (to be shown). Anyone wanting the solid blue visor can get it, instead of getting the gray gun.
Paid preorders are shipping now and anyone who didn't pay yet can expect invoices in the next 2-3 weeks.
More Goldbug kits will be available at Renderform.com after all preorders are shipped out."Take a look at all the images after the break!
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Botcon.com has updated their website with the
preliminary schedule as well as
contest guidelines for Botcon 2012. Keep in mind, this schedule is
preliminary, much more will be added to it as they solidify details. If this is the first Botcon you'll be attending this is a good place to brush up and prepare yourself for the Invasion!
Botcon 2012 will be held in Dallas, TX April 26th-29th. Keep it on TFW while we bring you up to date news on all things Botcon related!
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By DESTRO from
TFW2005:
NJCC 2012 "Attack of the Toys" spring event
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Early Admission 8am to 10am $20.00
General Admission 10am to 4pm $10.00
More Updates Coming Soon…….
NJCC 2012 Dealer Registration is now open. Dealers should contact
fran@njcc.co for more information on the Spring 2012 Toy Show.
More Updates Coming Soon…….
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Site sponsor
Bigbadtoystore.com has put up preorders for Perfect Effect's latest project PE-DX 01 RC. This Not-Arcee figure comes in pink or blue (For either fans Prime Arcee or for those wanting to repurpose as Chromia), has diecast, comes with two swords, two guns and a sniper rifle. Preorder price is $89.99. You can preorder this new item
here and
here.
Along with this preorder comes two images of the figure in both colors. Check them out by clicking the title bar and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Site sponsor
Bigbadtoystore.com has put up preorders for Perfect Effect's latest project PE-DX 01 RC. This Not-Arcee figure comes in pink or blue (For either fans Prime Arcee or for those wanting to repurpose as Chromia), has diecast, comes with two swords, two guns and a sniper rifle. Preorder price is $89.99. You can preorder this new item
here and
here.
Along with this preorder comes two new images of the figure in both colors. Check them out by clicking the title bar and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Some interesting news for you now. A solicitation document from Takara-Tomy is doing the rounds, detailing items for the new mainline Transformers Prime series from Takara-Tomy. This document appears to confirm that an Airachnid toy is in the works! The bottom left corner of the scan also shows a (very, very small) picture of some prototypes, one of whom was identified as Breakdown.
So far, so groovy. Next up, there are some pictures of some new Mini-Cons. These are new molds, and seem to be more like Targetmasters than ever before. These would be the same ones seen attached to the remolded First Edition Optimus Prime
in this news story. Now we know what their secret is!
This news comes to you from Kapow Toys by way of
Full Metal Hero.
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
TakaraTomy has updated their website with new pictures of upcoming United figures, which are due out this month. These repaints feature some interesting homages and paint schemes.
Included in the site update are:
UN-28 Axalon
UN-29 Ark Unicron
UN-30 Optimus Primal
UN-31 Beast Wars Megatron
Will you be importing these repaints? Let us know on the 2005 Boards by clicking on the title bar.
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By NIBMRatchet from
TFW2005:
Transformers: Prime Toys aren’t the only
Prime related stuff United Kingdom getting this year. On the December 2011 edition of Royaltie$ Magazine, it says that Spearmark; a leading manufacturer and distributor of children's licensed housewares and lighting is to distribute products based on Transformers: Prime under Hasbro’s permission.
This writer got his hands on the magazine and read below for the excerpt…
Hasbro Inks New International Deals
"Hasbro Global Licensing reached an agreement with Spearmark to make Transformers Prime and My Little Pony back-to-school and household items, such as lunchware, drinkware, and lighting. These items will be available in the summer of 2012 in the UK and Ireland.
Hasbro signed a licensing agreement with Universal Cycles Ltd. to bring to market skates, bikes, helmets, and other accessories based on the Nerf brand. The new outdoor recreational goods will expand the current line, which includes Nerf-licensed skateboards and scooters. Universal Cycles’ Nerf range will be sold exclusively at Toys “R” Us in Pan-European markets now through spring 2012. Ingo also signed on to create Nerf-branded electronic accessories. Products will be available this winter in Spain and reach the rest of Europe spring 2012."Spearmark's official website is now updated for the upcoming product release.
"Roll out with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons. Now that big bad Megatron has returned with a mysterious and dangerous element, Team Prime must prepare for an epic battle. But that's not so easy when they have to guard over Jack, Miko, and Raf -- three normal kids who’ve accidentally discovered the Autobots. As Team Prime works to defend Earth from destruction, the drama gets just as intense as the heavy metal action."<
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
To follow up with our news post from the
other day, Facebook Group
Planet Iacon has posted new three new images of the Cybertron Con Exclusive Optimus Prime. This voyager Optimus Prime features a trailer with a Transformers the Ride Universal Studios Singapore theme. This figure will be available at Cybertron Con 2012 which is scheduled to be held in Singapore March 11th-14th 2012.
Check out the new images after the break!
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