Yuki has posted via Twitter an amusing photo of the Upcoming UW-02 Menasor Stunticons about to battle against UW-01 Superion in their individual robot modes. We get to see how all the bots scale up with each other and some new angles of the bots themselves. Menasor is due out August 22.
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Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye fan favorite artist, Alex Milne, has been sharing some very exciting images of an upcoming sketchbook he is printing. Comprised of his work on Transformers throughout the past few years, this sketchbook will contain 48 pages (24 in color, 24 in black and white). Here’s some more information from Alex Milne’s Facebook page:
Just wanted to show off the printer proof of my sketchbook that I’m having made for this year. I did one a long time ago, but that was complete crap, so I guess we can say this is my first sketchbook. Very exciting.
I have so much work I’ve done over the years that I wasn’t sure what I wanted in the book. In the end I went with Transformers since that’s what I’m best known for right now. I will be making other sketchbooks in the future, so I can have other types of work in those.
The size for this monster is 8.5 x 8.5 and contains 48 pages. 24 Colour, 24 B&W + an insert page for a possible sketch + cover.
It took me a long time to piece this together, and I’m pretty happy with the end results right now. I can’t wait to see all of them printed. At the moment, I’m just doing a very limited run. About 50 copies. I will probably end up making more later, but for right now this is what I can do. Enjoy.
If you want to get your hands on this sketchbook, give Alex Milne a shout and show your support of his work! With enough support we can hopefully encourage for copies of this amazing collection.
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TakaraTomy designer Hisashi Yuki has tweeted out a new image of Unite Warriors UW-02 Menasor with an alternate configuration! Yuki is a fan like us so it’s cool to see a designer have fun with the toys they designed.
Yuki has Menasor configured with the legs for MotorMaster stretched out. This is opposite to the “squat” appearance Combiner Wars Menasor usually has on promotional images/packaging. In addition, Yuki made Menasor more menacing with all of the Stunticons‘ weapons added on! Clubs have been configured as smokestacks, et al. Read on for a closer look.
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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member D-Drive, we have the shipping list for next week’s Transformers comic books and more. Check out what’s new below:
TRANSFORMERS WINDBLADE #6 (also shipping subscription & 1-in-10 variants)
(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Corin Howell (CA) Priscilla Tramontano
BEAST WAR! On EUKARIS, the colonists are more than just robots in disguise-they’re whole new breeds of Transformers! But while WINDBLADE and STARSCREAM struggle to gain allies on this brave new world, an ancient power seeks to force them off the planet!
PEZ TRANSFORMERS 2015 BLISTER PK ASST
Enjoy candies from these Transformers PEZ dispensers, new for 2015!
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A very cool piece of news to pass along to you today, one revolving around the Smithsonian’s first-ever Kickstarter to “conserve, digitize, and display Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit in time for [the] milestone [50th] anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.” The Kickstarter is already at $637,285 as of August 12th with over 8,300 backers, but if the $700,000 stretch goal is hit, all backers at the $20 donation level will receive an original Optimus Prime outgoing message for their voicemail!
Here are the details:
Optimus Prime Wants YOU to Help Reboot the Suit!
We are excited to offer an out of this world new reward that’s more than meets the eye! If we are able to reach our $700,000 stretch goal, we’ll thank all backers at the $20 level and above with an original Optimus Prime outgoing message for your voicemail.
Transformers’ connection to the National Air and Space Museum was discovered in 2009 when the Museum’s SR-71 Blackbird revealed a secret identity that took even our curators by surprise. Now, Jetfire’s friend Optimus Prime wants to help the Museum Reboot the Suit – and is lending his voice to the effort.
“As the first human to walk on another world, Neil Alden Armstrong was a hero and a bold pioneer,” Optimus Prime said in a statement. “As a fellow space traveler, it is my honor to participate in the project to honor Neil and the other brave humans who took part in the race to Planet Earth’s Moon.”
Now Roll Out! And let’s Reboot the Suit!
If you’d like to back this historic project and get a cool piece of Transformers media to go on your voicemail, jump here to the Kickstarter and back the project with at least $20. Hit the discussion link below to share your thoughts!
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Hat tip goes out to TFW2005 boards member Computron34 for letting us know of his recent retail find of wave 4 Warrior Class figures from the Robots In Disguise toy line. Spotted in Texas were the Gold Armor Grimlock and Night Ops Bumblebee figures. These have been in-stock at a few online stores lately, but this will be our first US retail sighting.
Happy hunting TFW!
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Play With This Too has updated their Facebook page with the first photos of their revamped Pretender Starscream homage dubbed Jetstrike. Jetstrike will be available during PWTToo’s second Kickstarter attempt in September, which will include “10 figures available in the first round. 4 versions of Boneyard and 4 versions of Jetstrike. Plus 2 special figures for customizers.”
Hit the discussion link below to share some of your thoughts on the prototype and head over to their Facebook page for the full set of images. We hopefully will be seeing a painted version within the next couple of weeks, stay tuned!
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When it comes to the most interesting Twitter accounts to follow for Transformers fans, none may reach the level of Hisashi Yuki. Earlier today Yuki tweeted out an image of a sketch of Blast Off from the Combaticons team. It’s no secret that Takara is trying to deliver product for the Unite Warriors line that is true to the G1 origins, so fans have been hoping and speculating Takara will deliver a Blast Off figure to complete the Unite Warriors Bruticus in G1 fashion. Here’s the rough translation of the tweet:
The G1 early anime decision draft, what with toys and subtle design is the difference? I think that guy but have nothing body, and Disclose the old material, but as often toy NG design and preliminary prototype is made to the original. Design work when you remake a guy of this hand we need to be careful with a variety!
So although nothing is still concrete and we have to take this as just a tease for now, this is still very good news for fans to speculate about and hold out hope for! Check out the new image after the jump and speculate away!
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Third party group GCreations has shown off both renders and prototype images for their next figure release of Blade, their take on the Dinobot Swoop figure. Coming in via their Weibo account, the SKR-04 Blade figure will be part of GCreations combining Dinobot team named Shuraking, joining Thunderous and Growl who are both currently up for order.
No preorder information is up yet for this one, but we’ll pass along the info when it becomes available. Hit the discussion link below to join in on the talk.
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Third party group MakeToys has updated their webpage with new prototype images of two figures from their Guardia gestalt: Himed And Katana. Himed is MakeToys take on First Aid (who we have seen some images of before), while Katana is their version of Blades. These two members will join Vulcan (Hot Spot), Rover (Streetwise) and Axle (Groove) to form Guardia.
No preorder information is up yet for these two, but we’ll pass along the info when it becomes available. Hit the discussion link below to join in on the talk.
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MakeToys has been busy today revealing new prototypes for their Himed And Katana figures, while also showing off our first images of a painted Rover. Rover is MakeToys take on Streetwise, part of their Guardia project. The new set of images look to show off a completed figure, which would align with the expected release date of this month.
Keep your eyes peeled for in-box samples as we inch closer to its release.
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IDW Publishing have updated their Facebook feed with the retailer incentive cover for Transformers: Windblade #6. In this cover we have a heavy dose of cute, with an SD Starscream being chased by an equally SD Windblade! The art on this one is by Agnes Garbowska – check it out!
Transformers: Windblade #6 hits stores next Wednesday, August 19th.
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Aaron and TJ can only watch in horror as Vangelus gets hundreds of Transformers names and descriptions completely wrong.
You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW – Episode 368
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August 21st is fast approaching, and with it, Auto Assembly 2015! Next weekend sees the (sniff) last-ever Auto Assembly kick off at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham, England!
With just a week to go until the convention, Auto Assembly has been updating on what we have to look forward to at this year’s con. First off, there is news of the packages being given to every pre-registered attendee. This year’s goodie bag includes a full set of the Auto Assembly 2015 postcards (pictured at left) featuring artwork from Ed Pirrie, Alies Meerman and Kris Carter. These feature the characters voiced by the voice actor guests of honor – James Horan, Sumalee Montano, and Peter Spellos. There’s also a somber Galvatron / Leonard Nimoy piece, and one of Swerve in full bartender gear, getting ready to “call time”. In addition to the postcard set, the first 1,000 people to have registered for the convention will also receive a copy of our 32-page convention comic Fire and Iron along with the 28 page convention magazine The Cybertronian Times.
That is not all, because Auto Assembly have also published the schedule for this year’s convention. There’s a lot of good stuff going on this year – highlights include The History of Transformers in Japan on Friday, a retrospective on Transformers UK comics on Saturday with Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman, a third party panel and a Japanese artists panel on the Sunday, and a special treat for full weekend attendees – Saturday night will see James Horan in cabaret!
All good things must come to their end – be there at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham, UK, for the weekend of August 21st – 24th to see out the final Auto Assembly with a bang!
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Maketoys has updated their site with new images of their upcoming Masterpiece-Inspired Grapple and Inferno and both are fully colored and pictured in both modes. Both Wrestle and Hellfire share the same mold but have different heads and equipment. Naturally Wrestle (Grapple) has an extending crane boom on his back while Hellfire (Inferno) is equipped with an extending ladder and both have their signature cannon hands on opposing arms.
You can check out the full gallery for Hellfire here and the full gallery for Wrestle here. We’ve also mirrored a few images from both galleries which you can check out after the jump!
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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom has just dropped by with their latest newsletter. Continue on to see all the new preorders and in stock items!
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Here is a quick update from Robotkingdom.
All ORDERS WITH GENERATIONS 2015 ITEMS WILL RECEIVE 1 HASBRO EXCLUSIVE COMBINER WARS STRICKER PER ORDER!
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For every USD50 ordered, 4 pack of TF Movie 3 Trading card will be included.
For over USD300 Order, A Card Album will also be included!
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Planet X Limited Edition PX-01B Gammadim. Limited to 800pcs Worldwide with exclusive stand.
Pre-order, Available in late September 2015.
US$299
Planet X Limited Edition PX-01B Gammadim. Limited to 800pcs Worldwide with exclusive stand. Preorder. Available in late September 2015.
Fans Want It FWI-5 Advanced Weapon Collections.
Pre-order, Available in late September 2015.
US$19.9
Fans Want It FWI-5 Advanced Weapon Collections. Preorder. Available in late September 2015.
Transformers United Warriors UW-04 Devastator with Exclusive Coins.
Pre-order, Available in November 2015.
US$179.9
Transformers United Warriors UW-04 Devastator with Exclusive Coins. Preorder. Available in December 2015.
Robot in Disguise 2015 Minicon Wave2 R2 Case of 12 (Hasbro).
Pre-order, Available in August 2015.
US$66.9
Robot in Disguise 2015 Minicon Wave2 R2 Case of 12 (Hasbro). Preorder. Available in August 2015.
TFC Toys OS-01 Ironwill.
Pre-order, Available in September 2015.
US$79.9
TFC Toys OS-01 Ironwill.Preorder.Available in September 2015
TFC Toys OS-03 Medic.
Pre-order, Available in September 2015.
US$79.9
TFC Toys OS-03 Medic.Preorder.Available in September 2015
DX-9 War in Pocket X13 Mightron.
Pre-order, Available in 4th Quarter 2015.
US$44.9
DX-9 War in Pocket X13 Mightron.Preorder.Available in 4th quarter 2015.
Transformers Takaratomy Mall Exclusive United Warriors UW-03 Guardian
Pre-order, Available in November 2015.
US$139.9
Transformers Takaratomy Mall Exclusive United Warriors UW-03 Guardian with Exclusive Coin!.Preorder. Available in November 2015.
Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-26 Road Rage With Exclusive Coin
Pre-order, Available in October 2015.
US$52.9
Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-26 Road Rage with Exclusive Coin. Preorder. Available in October 2015.
Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks with exclusive coin.
Pre-order, Available in September 2015.
US$56.9
Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks with Exclusive Coin. Preorder. Available in September 2015
Takara Asia Exclusive Transformers Masterpiece MP-12 – Lambor
Pre-order, Available in September 2015.
US$49.9
Takara Asia Exclusive Transformers Masterpiece MP-12 – Lambor with Newly Designed Exclusive Coin. Preorder. Available in September 2015.
Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus.
Pre-order. Available in September 2015.
US$52.9
Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus.Preorder. Available in September 2015.
King Arts – 1/9 Diecast Figure Series -KSS001- Iron Man Hall of Armor (Display Version).
Pre-order. Available in 4th Quarter 2015.
US$109.9
King Arts – 1/9 Diecast Figure Series -KSS001- Iron Man Hall of Armor (Display Version). Preorder.Available in 4th Quarter 2015.
King Arts – 1/9 Diecast Figure Series -KSS001- Iron Man Hall of Armor (Lifting Version).
Pre-order. Available in 4th Quarter 2015.
US$149.9
King Arts – 1/9 Diecast Figure Series -KSS001- Iron Man Hall of Armor (Lifting Version). Preorder.Available in 4th Quarter 2015.
Sparktoy ST-01 USD129.9 Including Air Mail Parcel Shipping Worldwide.
Pre-order. Available in December 2015.
US$129.9
Sparktoy ST-01 USD129.9 Including Air Mail Parcel Shipping Worldwide. Preorder. Available in December 2015.
Oritoy Hero of Steel 01 – Optimus Prime.
Pre-order. Available in November 2015.
US$124.9
Oritoy Hero of Steel 01 – Optimus Prime. Preorder. Available in November 2015.
Generations 2015 Deluxe Wave 4 Set of 4.
Pre-order. Available in October 2015.
US$69.9
Generations 2015 Deluxe Wave 4 Set of 4. Preorder. Delayed to October 2015.
Takara QT Series Preorders!
QT Series – Takara – Transformers – Pre-Order by Brands
Takara Robot in Disguise Series Preorders!
Robot in Disguise – Takara – Transformers – Pre-Order by Brands
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Third-party company, Maketoys have been on a roll the last two days, next up we see their take on Hot Spot, Vulcan in color! Vulcan is still in production so some colors might change, but this is how he will probably will look when he is released later this fall!
Check out the gallery after the jump!
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Another update from Maketoys this morning as they’ve added new pics of their upcoming Masterpiece-Inspired Hound aka Gundog! The gallery features images of both versions of Gundog in both robot and vehicle mode. Gundog comes with a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, a pair of rifles that can mount in alt mode, a detachable spare gas container, and detachable spare tire, however a cage for Masterpiece Ravage is not included.
Gundog is available for pre-order for approximately $89.99 and both versions are slated for release next month. We’ve mirrored a few images from the gallery, but you can check out the full set of pics here!
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TFExpo 2015 begins today! The TFExpo dealer room will open at 3:00 pm for pre-registrants and 5:00 pm for general admission. Saturday will feature special guests Dan Gilvezan (voice of Generation 1 Bumblebee), and Buzz Dixon (Generation 1 Transformers and G.I. Joe writer), and comic book artist Matt Frank. If you’re not pre-registered you can still buy general admission tickets at the door. We’ve included the show schedule for your review after the jump as well. If you’re attending the show this weekend, drop a line in the discussion thread below to share your toy hauls and show experience! Have a good » Continue Reading.
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Ener-Con 2015 will be taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba this weekend August 15th & 16th at the Clarion Hotel Winnipeg. Special guests include Neil Kaplan the voice of Optimus Prime in the original Robots in Disguise cartoon, as well as IDW author/artist Bill Forster. For more info check out the Ener-Con website.
Additionally Ener-Con will be offering a 2015 Exclusive, the Cruise Night Weapon Pack. This weapon pack from Renderform in an exclusive gun metal grey, with exclusive packaging, to help upgrade the fire power of your Combiner Wars Stunticons. The set includes weapons for Breakdown, Dragstrip, Dead End & Wildrider. As well it includes a bonus 5th translucent gun which can be used for Off Road or even Blackjack. This set is limited to 25 pieces and is only available to Ener-Con attendees for $25, limit one per attendee.
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