Next, we thought we'd share this interesting auction from Yahoo Japan that has recently come to light. It's for a set of three updated Headmaster Warriors - Lione, Shuffler and Kirk. These three were originally a part of the legendary set of six who are among the rarest items from the Japanese Generation 1 run on their original release. These however are updated designs that were produced by a third party company under license from Takara-Tomy, and sold exclusively at Wonderfest (which would have been termed under the license agreement. Such "event exclusives" are fairly common among Japanese garage kit companies at conventions). All three function like the original toys, with robot and head modes, and can even attach to genuine Generation 1 Headmaster bodies! However, the designs are updated to included elements such as proper, individual legs for Kirk.
Check out our mirror of the pictures by clicking on the title of this story, and share your thoughts on these interesting pieces by clicking on the discuss button.
Remember the new version of The Touch that Stan Bush produced prior to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, intending it to be included on the Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack? The remixed song was not a big hit with the fans due to the rap included in the song which many felt ruined the feel of the song. Now, Stan has released a new version of the remixed Sam's Theme: The Touch, featuring no rap! It will be exclusively available on his new album, Dream the Dream, which will be available on iTunes and from StanBush.com from 09/15/10. In the meantime, check out this music video available on Stan Bush's official Youtube channel:
Here's another little bit of on-set filming for you today - a very heavily blue truck was seen at a stunt shoot on Cline Avenue in Whiting, Indiana. The all-blue truck will probably not make it into the final version of the film, as it is likely being used as a CGI reference plate for something to be added in post production. The question is, what? For now, while you speculate, check out some footage courtesy of Youtube user drinkmilkraw showing the stunt sequence for a little bit of "work in progress" work on what looks like an action-packed battle or chase sequence.
Transformers fans new and old are familiar with site sponsor TFSource. But have you ever stopped by to check out the Ebay Auctions of TFSource? If you haven't, you're missing out on some great items. Just check out some of the stuff they have listed...
• AFA Graded Lucky Draw Figures
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Both figures are expected stateside within a matter of months(or possibly even weeks!). Both are new figures for their respective assortments. Hit the title bar to check them out!
Director Michael Bay denies the $400 Million rumor surrounding the Transformers 3budget.
Commenting at his website; MichaelBay.Com, Director of the Transformers Movie Franchise mentioned...
"...[Lester] has no clue about much, other then to try to get internet hype. He's been on the movie a total of 10 days the guys is just letting his ass talk. Movie is $ just above Revenge. He knows not to talk about this movie!"
A person working on the filming of Transformers 3 was seriously injured on the set in Indiana Wednesday night, sources tell NBC Chicago. The person, a female, was transported via helicopter to a Chicago-area hospital after being injured on the set shortly before 7 p.m. An Indiana State Police spokesman did not provide any information as to the person's condition, what happened or to what hospital they were taken.
We wish her a speedy recovery.
The crew will be filming for the last time in Chicago on Thursday. Millennium Park will be the site of pyrotechnic explosions beginning at about 6 a.m. until 11 a.m., according to information provided by Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications. A helicopter will be above the Chicago River from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with brief rooftop pyrotechnics at various high-rise buildings along Wacker Drive. And from 7 p.m. until midnight, there will be intermittent street closures on Midway Plaisance between Woodlawn and Dorchester avenues, with limited use of pyrotechnics, the release said.
Some filming is also taking place around the University of Chicago. Parking restrictions are in place.
Things are getting double-Canadian in here! Join Vangelus and his amazing friends for another Transformers romp! What did Aaron get? Is Omegus really in love with Mugenbine? What is the secret of Wonderfest? One of these things may not be sufficiently answered, so tune in and find out which!
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Thanks to Last Stand of the Wreckers co-writer James Roberts, TFW2005 has been fortunate enough to review Bullets, a short story exclusive to the Last Stand of the Wreckers trade paperback that will be released tomorrow, Wednesday, September 1st. Check out the quick review of the short story by clicking on the title bar above! Beware of minor spoilers!
In an exclusive interview with 2D-X, Voice Actor Josh Keaton hints his role in Transformers: Prime.
"Is there anything you can tell us about Transformers Prime (story, characters, etc.)? Were you and Dan Gilvezan able to talk about the Bumblebee character at all while working together on Shattered Dimensions?
I can’t say anything about the story yet and I’m pretty sure it’s already out there that Peter Cullen and Frank Welker will be returning as Optimus and Megatron. Dan and I actually did have a little discussion about me taking all of his roles, but I reminded him that it hasn’t actually been confirmed anywhere that I’m going to be voicing Bumblebee. (wink)
What can we look forward to seeing/hearing you in next?
I voice Rick in the upcoming Splatterhouse game, you’ll be able to hear me on a new Cartoon Network show called Firebreather, and of course, Transformers: Prime. I have a couple of other things in the works, but nothing I’m at liberty to discuss yet."
Stay tuned with TFW2005, as we bring you news... First & Fast!
Shane McCarthy, a freelance writer, working for the likes of IDW and the creator of Transformers: Drift has updated his website with 3 articles regarding the character, Drift.
"This September (just a few days away) the Tranformers: Drift mini series will be hitting the shelves. This is the full origin of Drift as he journeys from Decepticon to…well…something else entirely.
Art is by Alex Milne who’s been doing some amazing work. Special first time appearance by a particular Decepticon plus cameos of many of your favorites.
Plenty of fun to be had."
You can read those articles by visiting his website. He briefly talked about the upcoming issue (Link), extensively explained how Drift came to be (Link) and felt happy for the Drift toy (Link).
Thanks to Transformers@TheMoon, we now know that during last week, Hasbro has filed trademark rights for some new names. One particular name is "AUTOBOT ALLIANCE", we know it as the Japanese equivalent of “Hunt For The Decepticons”.
In addition to that, there’s also… DESTINATION EARTH SPARK YOUR SUMMER UNLOCK THE SECRETS
Here's another sighting for those of you fond of the more offbeat releases in the Transformers series - Stealth Force Inferno has been sighted at US Retail. The sole occupant of the Deluxe Stealth Force Wave 2, Inferno was spotted at a Target in Albuquerque by 2005 Boards member ORIO.
Keep up to date with the latest sightings in your area in our Transformers Sightings board.
Reprolabels have sent out their roundup of the newest sets that they have added to their inventory for the month of August, and there are some great sets on offer! Were you one of the ones who was disappointed that Botcon 2010's Turbomaster came with Shattered Glass Ravage, rather than the character he was based on, Glit? Then this first set is for you - White Ravage / Glit Upgrade set. There's also a cool Animated Arcee upgrade set which allows you to customize your Animated Arcee with a more show accurate face, or with the open panels on her head from Transwarped, plus lots more nice touches to personalize your Animated Arcee. Other upgrade sets this month include a set for War for Cybertron Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, a set for Classics Ramjet, and a set for the classic Generation 1 Duocon Battletrap - give your Duocon some love and appreciation by checking out this awesome set.
Don't forget with every $15 you spend at Reprolabels you'll receive a free 35 symbol compendium sheet - giving you a sticker for just about every Transformers faction ever, from Autobot to Decepticon, Maximal to Predacon, to Vehicons, Transtechs, EDC and Sumdac Systems. Head on over to the Reprolabels homepage to check it out along with the many other sets on offer.
Ebay Seller kit11670 has an impressive array of newly released and modern line figures for auction. The auctions include some of the more sought after recent and modern classic figures. Here's just a snippet...
• Transformers Animated Takara Figures
• Takara Animated Rodimus
• Transformers Classics Sons Of Cybertron 2-Pack
• Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive G2 Dreadwing and Smokescreen
• G1 Seacons Reissue
• Classics Bruticus Maximus
• ROTF Nebular Starscream
• ROTF Metallic Optimus Prime and Jetfire 2-Pack
• TFC EX-002 Battle Rollar
• Sealed Original G1, G2 and Beast Wars Figures
• Masterpieces, Binaltechs, Sound Label, Disney Label
Predaking on HK-TF has acquired the recently released Alternity Ultra Magnus and Classics Sons of Cybertron set, and has shared in hand images of each. Alternity Ultra Magnus is a white redeco of Alternity Convoy, while the Classics Sons of Cybertron set is made up of crystal versions of Classics Battle Begins Optimus Prime and Rodimus. Check out our mirror of the images by clicking on the title of this story.
We have even more news coming out of Japan's C3 X Hobby for you today! This time it's a full run down of the Transformers Animated display, showing many of the mass retail release items (as well as the Lucky Draw Silver Animated Bumblebee).
On show were next month's releases, Wingblade Optimus Prime (now confirmed to be a crystal version of the regular Voyager Class toy, with solid colored armor parts) Jet Pack Bumblebee (with shiny gold finish to his robot mode) and Cybertron Mode Ratchet (who features metallic red in similar places to his Earth mode toy).
Also on show were the October releases, Lights and Sounds Optimus Prime (with full metallic finish), Lights and Sounds Ironhide (with very nice weathering once again evident), Decepticon Shockwave Original Version (who sports a very nice metallic purple finish), Oil Slick (with metallic finish on his green parts) and Armorhide (who has some metallic red particularly on his chest and shoulders. The rest looks the same as the US Toys R Us Exclusive Ironhide release). Also on show were the Animated Super Collection, these look more or less identical to the Animated Activators other than full color faction symbols.
The coverage of the display is rounded out with the next four releases in the Movie Series Autobot Alliance line. These will be:
No variations were evident, but it is possible like the different versions of the initial Autobot Alliance releases we reported on earlier today, that we might find out all four have differences compared to their US releases nearer the time these four are planned for release.
Also be sure to check out these videos showing some of the highlights of the event, including a large display of Transformers lines from years past:
We've got some more Japanese Transformers release news coming to you from the C3X Hobby show! This time out we have some information on the Japanese Movie toy releases. Being released in Japan as "Autobot Alliance", the series all in fact feature small modifications compared to their US releases. Noted variations include:
Sea Spray : his colors are brighter than the US release. In particular the gold is swapped for a more Bumblebee-ish yellow.
Ironhide : gray plastic is used instead of light blue.
Sidearm Sideswipe : As previously reported, there is no flame deco, and the windows are smokey colored.
Elita-1 : contrary to previous reports, Autobot Alliance Elita-1 is not the Arcee mold in her Rotorwash Rumble colors. It is a purple Chromia, with a more screen accurate color scheme than the US release.
Insecticon : As previously reported, Insecticon features a darker, slightly more dull color scheme that is closer to his brief on screen appearance.
Also on show was a display advertising a seven prize draw to be held by lottery through Family Mart stores. The prizes are as follows:
Prize A: Clear Revenge of the Fallen Leader class Optimus Prime
Prize B: Animated Deluxe class Optimus Prime (matte finish, not metallic, no battle damage)
Prize C: Animated Activators Skywarp
Prize D: 1 of 4 Animated EZ collection/Legends (partially clear, looks very cool)
Prize E: 1 of 4 Animated super deformed figure (colored/silver Optimus Prime, colored/Silver Megatron)
Prize F: 1 of 4 Animated cell phone strap (colored/silver Optimus, colored/silver Bumblebee)
Prize G: 1 of 2 Animated glass (Optimus, Bumblebee)
Second Chance prize: mail away Animated Activator Ramjet (requires 2000 yen and 3 ticket of prize E or F or G)
All these prizes were displayed except for Animated Activator Ramjet.
Images provided by 2005 Boards members tackernackle and Gaokaiser, with additional images taken from the higekuma toy toy blog.
Credit: Gaokaiser, tackertackle, Nightbirdy of the 2005 Boards!
One of the cool items revealed at the C3 X Hobby show this weekend (along with the awesome Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy) was this upcoming mail away item, a "crystal" version of the Animated Activator Optimus Prime. He will be available through Kerokero Ace which also serializes the Transformers Animated: The Cool manga, probably as a mail away item. The details of how to obtain this item will be published in the next edition of Kerokero Ace. For now, enjoy the image!
In a move that is likely to please all Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime fans, TakaraTomy has revealed recently that the upcoming Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy will have 4 modes of transformation! They are as follows:
Hot Rod
Car Mode
Rodimus Convoy(Rodimus Prime)
Space Winnebago(part of which in turn, transforms into a battle station like the original)
The speculation about the toy(being able to transform from Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime) since the revelation of the initial design sketches emerged turned out to be true. This figure is truly more than meets the eye!
Hit the title bar to check it out! *EDIT, added new images by GENgoraw!
Credit: DrillBit, kurdt_the_goat of the 2005 Boards!
Both of these sets are repaints and swaps of previous 2 and 5 packs. Stakeout himself is an Autobot repaint of Smolder with half of the drones from the Combaticons and half from the Aerialbots while Crankcase is a Decepticon repaint of Huffer with the rest of the drones from each set.
Both these sets are listed as pre-orders with expected release dates of September.
Entertainment Earth has posted a new image from Hasbro of the upcoming Shadow Blade Sideswipe With Mikaela Banes from the Human Alliance line! This repaint of Human Alliance Sideswipe features a Mikaela Banes figure with a new head sculpt(has a pony tail this time around). This set is planned for release in fall.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Battle Ops Bumblebee was primarily designed by TakaraTomy, unlike the Ultimate Bumblebee, who was designed primarily by Hasbro. With that said, it's no suprise that TakaraTomy will be releasing Battle Ops Bumblebee in Japan. What may be surprising, is that it will be released(image from Futaba Channel) as part of the Transformers Movie Masterpiece line!
Red Alert was originally released as part of the Transformers Henkei line, and as with all Classics figures, the upcoming version sports some deco differences compared to its Henkei predecessor. Meanwhile, Tomahawk's alt mode is reminiscent of the Night Attack Chopper(2002) from GI Joe.
Sad news friends! The voice of the beloved and super popular Cooler in the animation series from the 1980's, Pound Puppies, Dan Gilvezan, has not been approached for any upcoming roles for The Transformers, whether it be television or video game related.
In an interview with 2D-X.COM, Dan Gilvezan states that he has not been approached for a role in anything Transformers related, and he believes it is due to the fact that Volkswagen wants nothing to do with Transformers, and thus, Bumblebee is forever a Camaro. And that his voice was that of the old character, not anything related to the new Bumblebee, and so he's forgotten.
For those who don't recall or due to my clever introduction of the story, Dan Gilvezan voiced Generation One Bumblebee and Hot Spot, and later Goldbug and Snapdragon.
Some may ask - "How is this no-news story considered news?" Well my friends, Dan Gilvezan is a class-act, a real stand-up guy and great with fans and collectors (those who attended BotCon 2004 should know what I'm talking about). Any chance to get that guy's name on the Internet is a chance no one should pass up.
But you never know! After all, Judd Nelson reprised his role as "Rodimus" and Dan Gilvezan has reprised his role of Spider-Man in the upcoming "Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions" (as Spider-Man 2099).
Do you want Dan Gilvezan back in Transformers? Voice your thoughts!!
Mark Ryan; the voice of Transformers Movie Bumblebee, Jetfire and TFW2005 Fan, updated his Official Blog with videos of him at San Diego Comic Con 2010 and TFcon 2010. Check out the videos below to listen to what he’s chatting about. Transformers 3 and Bayformers vs. G1… Oh Yeah!
There’s also a third video of his appearance at TFcon 2010, you can view it here.
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