Botcon 2013 Hoist Revealed
Posted by News Fetcher on January 31 '13 at 12:45 PM
By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
The first of the Botcon 2013 exclusive releases
has been revealed - Hoist, a remolded version of Generations Kup with a new head. Hoist is a homage to the black pickup truck also named
Hoist from the original Machine Wars line. He is, as some expected, the first "classics styled" update of the toys in the Machine Wars line.
Hoist is featured on the front of the next Transformers Collectors Club magazine - members of the TFCC of course get a discount on Botcon attendance,
click here to find out more.
Also
click here to find out more about Machine Wars in our Resources section!
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Next Wednesday we will be getting a new spotlight issue from IDW Publishing. This time around, it's the big bad himself, MEGATRON. Artist and writer,
Nick Roche, has tweeted a pair of images for fans of his to enjoy while we wait for this highly anticipated issue. This is Nick's first writing gig on Transformers since Last Stand of The Wreckers and his first solo writing gig since All Hail Megatron #15. Remember that issue? Where we all realized how much of a jerk Prowl is?
Nick Roche will also be holding a signing of the new issue (and sketching) on February 6th at Forbidden Planet and a Dublin City Comics and Collectibles. More info on those signings are available at Nick's blog -
Nick Roche is a Bad Man.
Make sure to pick up the issue next Wednesday, February 6th at your local comic shop or through Comixology.
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
New Transformer toys have graced the shelves of Michigan today. Thanks to Kaijumaster for sharing with us thatwave 1 of the new Kreon Micro-Changer Combiners have now his US retail. Found at his local Meijers, this wave consists of adorable versions of
Devastator,
Bruticus,
Predaking and
Superion. Happy hunting and happy building!
Have new toy sightings? Be sure to share them with your fellow local fans in our
Transformers Sightings forum.
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By Shin Densetsu from
TFW2005:
Images of a Beast Hunters Voyager Ultra Magnus testshot have recently turned up on
Weibo. We have mirrored those images here. Interestingly enough, this take on Magnus incorporates a mix of parts from
Powerizer Optimus Prime with the jetpack from
Beast Hunters Voyager Optimus Prime. The result? A bulky Magnus with an imposing silhouette!
Click on the thumbnail to see if this new figure is worthy of the Ultra Magnus name!
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By process from
TFW2005:
Site sponsor
TFsource has sent us a quick update regarding the
Fansproject repaint of the
Crossfire 02 Colossus set. Although the set has been delayed to at least late February, it will include some extra goodies, the first of which is a Quake, a Shockwave-like transforming weapon for Colossus to wield. Very cool!
Staff Note: This is a 3rd party item not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy.
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By process from
TFW2005:
Third party group
Maketoys has updated their website with a teaser for what appears to be an accessory set for the recently released
Year of the Snake Omega Supreme. Dubbed the Armageddon Upgrade Kit, the set includes several attachments, including Omega's iconic "wings". The set then unfolds into a familiar base and launch platform.
This is the first in Maketoy's Mega City bot series, but we have no information whether this line will strictly include accessories, or complete city-sized characters.
Additionally, Maketoy's
Mobine Paladin/Chaos and the
Mobine Missile Launcher armors have been delayed due to design revisions and improvements.
Staff Note: This is a 3rd party item not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy.Read Replies (0)
By ORIO from
TFW2005:
2005 Board member D-Drive has sent us over next weeks Diamond Comics Shipping list. Lots of good stuff coming out next week! Check all that will be on tap below:
TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT MEGATRON ONE SHOT #1 (also shipping 1-in-10 incentive cover)
(W/A) Nick Roche (CA) Livio Ramondelli, Nick Roche
Nick Roche (w & a) o Roche, Livio Ramondelli (c)
MEGATRON IS BACK! Writer/artist Nick Roche (Last Stand of the Wreckers) takes us back to the last time MEGATRON returned-when he found his DECEPTICON forces in tatters under the control of STARSCREAM. In this never-before-revealed tale, we learn exactly how Megatron reacted... and how Starscream survived!
Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Nick Roche and 1 by Livio Ramondeli.
TRANSFORMERS PRIME RAGE O/T DINOBOTS #3 Of(4) (also shipping 1-in-10 and 1-in-25 variants)
(W) Mike Johnson, Mairghread Scott (A) Agustin Padilla (CA) Ken Christiansen
SPAWNS OF SHOCKWAVE! The mind-blowing introduction of the DINOBOTS into the PRIME universe continues here! The Dinobots enter the belly of the beast in an attempt to save their comrades. But when SHOCKWAVE's minions turn the tables, GRIMLOCK will have to decide whether to beat them...or join them!
TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS EYE ONGOING #13 (also shipping 1-in-10 incentive cover)
(W) James Roberts (A) Guido Guidi (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
SHORE LEAVE! The AUTOBOTS visit the planet Hedonia-and get a chance to put recent events behind them, ingest some energon, and relax. Everyone, that is, except SWERVE, who faces the toughest challenge of his life: in just six hours, he has to teach ULTRA MAGNUS how to have fun.
Ships with 2 covers in a 1-to-1 ratio, 1 by Alex Milne and 1 by Nick Roche
TRANSFORMERS FOC GRIMLOCK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT BLACK
One of the most popular Transformers of all time - Grimlock - stars on this black t-shirt!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Renderform has officially announced their next two releases, which were teased by Captured Prey last summer. The two new releases are the Hawk Saber for Botcon 2012 Metalhawk and the Giga Blaster for Botcon 2012 Gigatron. Both weapons are based on accessories from the Generation 1 toys. The regular versions are available in a two pack through the Renderform website and also through our sponsors
Captured Prey and
Big Bad Toy Store - singles of both weapons (with a different metallic tint in the Giga Blaster's case) are also available, along with a
purple version of the Hawk Saber exclusively available through Captured Prey.
See more information at the Renderform homepage.
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By Shin Densetsu from
TFW2005:
Surprising news has come from site sponsor
Robotkingdom, pre-order listings for 2 new Transformers Generations Voyager figures:
Fall Of Cybertron Springer
Fall Of Cybertron Astrotrain
Who would've thought we would see a new Springer this soon, let alone space choo-choo, and voyagers at that?!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
Here's something cool for you to take a look at if the current Beast Hunters line just isn't your cup of tea. The E-Hobby and Transformers Collectors Club shared exclusive VS-E set has been released, and 2005 Boards member Masabon has it in-hand! The set takes Generation 1 toys Soundwave, Blaster and their cassettes Ramhorn, Eject, Rewind, Ratbat and Slugfest and redecos them as their Shattered Glass counterparts - the first Generation 1 toys to receive such treatment.
The set is out now in Japan, and hopefully that means those who ordered the set through the
Transformers Collector's Club will also be able to lay hands on their very own set soon.
In the meantime, ease the pain of the wait by reading on and checking out Masabon's pictures!
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
A pair of threads on the 78dm BBS site have given rise to some in-hand images of the two "bad guys" from Beast Hunters Deluxe Wave 2. There's a pair of images of the Deluxe
Starscream, showing him in comparison with the First Edition Seeker mold in the form of Thundercracker and Skywarp. There's also a slightly more extensive look at the female Predacon
Ripclaw, again showcasing her with other Prime toys. There's also further images available for the Starscream via
HK-TF. We've mirrored a selection of the images with this story, open the links above to check out the original threads.
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By Tony_Bacala from
TFW2005:
3rd Party Manufacturer Fans Toys are close to their release of FT-03 Quake Wave (Not Shockwave). They've provided us a sample so we can share some snazzy images with you. This figure will easily stand in for a Masterpiece Shockwave if you are looking for one.
This figure will be available at
Captured Prey very soon!
Video reviews, text reviews and additional images will be coming soon. For now, check out over 90 high res images of the figure by reading on!
PS - If you'd like to see one of FansToys earlier projects - check their 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Trailer, a straight upscale of the G1 trailer, which fits the original, bigger, Masterpiece Prime. Read Replies (0)
By Tim Formas from
TFW2005:
2005 Boards member deltagod has reported finding Wave 1 of the Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters Cyberverse set assortment at a California San Francisco Bay area Target store. Wave 1 of the assortment features
Apex Hunter Armor and
Sky Claw with Smokescreen.
The picture proof for both items show off the fancy new boxes, which retail for $19.99 each.
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By Tim Formas from
TFW2005:
2005 Boards member deltagod has reported finding Wave 1 of the Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters Cyberverse set assortment at a California San Francisco Bay area Target store. Wave 1 of the assortment features
Apex Hunter Armor and
Sky Claw with Smokescreen.
The picture proof for both items show off the fancy new boxes, which retail for $19.99 each.
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