By Superquad7 from
TFW2005:
While customization of Transformers is certainly nothing new, the popularity of the live-action movies have certainly paved the way for several artists to step up with their own creations. The increased popularity of "third party companies" has also been able to fulfill certain niche desires of collectors with
some interesting toys. A great many of these artists start out on our very own TFW2005.com Boards!
One such artist is NATO-BOT, who once offered a custom kit for
Universe 2.0 Autobot Roadbuster. With the help and encouragement of long-time Radicon
Viagra Prime, NATO-BOT completed a very successful add-on kit. Seeing a limited run, this kit proved to be very popular . . . so much that he has decided to offer it again, via Shapeways, a 3-D custom plastic printing site.
If you are interested in how you can get your own set, check out all of the information provided after the jump.
Certainly stay tuned to our
TFW2005.com Creative Forums, as many artists showcase their customs (both "works in progress" and finished pieces) in
Customs. You can always see about contacting an artist directly for commissions in our
Commissioner Listing and Feedback sub-forum, as collectors have been commissioning artists for a great many years now!
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
TakaraTomy has updated their
Youtube channel with an interview with three of their designers. In this video you can see Hironori Kobayashi, Hisashi Yuki and Hisao Nishimoto discussing
Striker Optimus Prime,
Leader Sentinel Prime and the
Cyberverse series respectively.
The video has been embedded below and includes subtitles
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Website
Timetoplaymag.com has updated their with a lengthy list of toy nominees for the year of 2011. Among that list are two products from our beloved Transformers.
Kre-O Optimus Prime has been nominated for Best Construction Toy and Dark Of The Moon
Leader Mechtech Bumblebee for Best Boy's Toy.
Voting is open until November 28th. Make sure to vote for our favorite Robots In Disguise! You can cast your vote
HERE!
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Good news everybody! The final Generations wave of 2011 has been found at US Retail. 2005 Board member Gen. Magnus reports purchasing both
Junkheap and
Sky Shadow at a Toys R Us in Phoenix, AZ.
Junkheap and Sky Shadow are remolds of Reveal The Shield
WreckGar and Generations
Thunderwing respectively.
Start checking your local Toys R Us stores! Do you have new Transformer toy sightings in your area? Let us know in our
sightings forum!
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Thanks to auction sites
Ebay and
Taobao we have a selection of new photos of the upcoming
Dark Of The Moon deluxe class Soundwave figure. These shots show off the sleek looking vehicle mode from many angles, including underneath. There are a couple of shots of the robot mode as well.
This figure will share a wave mate in Deluxe Wave 6 with
deluxe Wheeljack. Which is perfect, as you can have Soundwave shoot him in the back!
Check out all the images after the break
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
In a recent Q&A on the official Transformers Facebook page, Transformers Prime executive producer Jeff Kline was asked the question of when more Transformers Prime would be heading to our screens. His honest response is that he has been told it would be early 2012 (he figures late January to early February) and not November 28 as previously reported.
Before all of you assume that Hasbro or The Hub misinformed the fandom with the November date, please remember: plans change. We at TFW2005 believe the original plan may have been for this month, but that the complexity of the series and the dedication of all involved to make the best show possible led to the new season being put back.
Some other interesting information is covered in the brief Q&A, including how the cast was chosen (surprisingly Jeff Kline does not consider Starscream as a must-have character, only the other three members of the big four, Optimus Bumblebee and Megatron), plus addressing the subject of Andy Pessoa's changing voice and his continued role as Raf. Don't worry - he's staying on.
Check out the full Q&A on the Transformers Facebook page.
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Transformers Galaxy has updated their Facebook page with some images from
ACtoys showing off new pictures of the
just announced Protector Face Replacement. This third party item upgrades the face on your Protector figure from Fansproject. The item is sold with two faces, one regular and one with a visor similar to the one Hot Rod uses in Transformers the Movie. The item is named DW-P01:Face Off.
Check out all the images and join the discussion by clicking on the title bar.
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