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The Takara/Tomy website has been updated with a flurry of new material including an interview with designer Hironori Kobayashi. Wile this interview has yet to be translated, Mr. Kobayashi is famous for designing such fan favorites as Buster Optimus Prime and Masterpiece Grimlock.
Also included in this update are new pictures of the upcoming Alternity Bumblebee and Cliffjumper figures and the recently released Buster Optimus Prime and Human Alliance Skids figures.
| | Credit: Type-R of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 756 |  | | Posted on 11-19-2009 at 07:24 PM by Shin Densetsu |  IDW's The TRANSFORMERS #1 Sells Out
Second printing of new ongoing TRANSFORMERS comics
available December 2nd
San Diego, CA (November 19, 2009) – The new TRANSFORMERS comics era has begun! After just one day in stores, The TRANSFORMERS #1 is already sold out through Diamond, and IDW Publishing will rush its inaugural ongoing comic to a second printing. Under license from Hasbro, Inc., the second printing of The TRANSFORMERS #1 will be available in comic stores on December 2nd, featuring a new cover by series artist Don Figueroa.
The first ongoing TRANSFORMERS comic series in five years, The TRANSFORMERS is a must-read for old and new fans. The TRANSFORMERS #1 starts the series off with two huge events – the death of IRONHIDE and subsequent resignation of OPTIMUS PRIME, the heroic leader of the AUTOBOTS.
“Launching an ongoing series based on a world-wide franchise like Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS brand is not something we take lightly,” said Andy Schmidt, IDW’s TRANSFORMERS editor. “We know we have to make every issue count so that our readers are getting a great read every time and that our retailer partners are assured that they’ve got a product they can sell month after month. And this second printing is evidence that Mike and Don have succeeded at delivering exactly that.”
The TRANSFORMERS is helmed by Mike Costa (G.I.JOE: COBRA) with art and covers by returning, artistic dynamo Don Figueroa. The ongoing series is also the launching point for two new miniseries, TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE and TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS, debuting in December and January, respectively.
The TRANSFORMERS #1 (second printing, 32 pages, $3.99) will be available on December 2nd. Diamond order code #OCT09 8086. | | | Views: 2,056 | | | Posted on 11-19-2009 at 02:56 PM by Tony_Bacala | TemptingToys.net sent us an update. Alternity Bumblebee yellow and red versions and Henkei clear Starscream are scheduled for release in Japan on November 26. They expect the items around December 1.
Alternity Bumblebee Yellow & Red - $49.99 each/$99.99 set.
Henkei Clear Starscream (pre order) - $89.99 (free shipping in U.S.)
  
Visit TemptingToys.net for all your Japanese, Rare and Vintage Transformers needs!
| | | Views: 409 | | | Posted on 11-19-2009 at 12:12 PM by TM2 D-bot | 
An anonymous poster at the 2chan.net toy board, has gotten his hands on a Revenge of the Fallen Buster Optimus Prime. This version of Optimus is expected to be released tomorrow in Japan. Some of the differences noted by the poster include:
Only front grill and roof cover are plated. most of other silvers are painted.
Color of blue parts are darker than normal ROTF OP.
No sound & voice are changed. eyes glow too.
Instruction has photo for easier operation.
New weapon - Ion Blaster - can hold, but don't fit well, to the left hand.
Energy Sword is yellowish orange with silver paint. looks gorgeous.
Last(7th) image is a small custom, BOP with normal OP head.
Click above to view all images, including comparisons to the first Revenge of the Fallen Leader Optimus figure, and Buster combined with Jetfire!
| | Credit: Ricochet of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 5,326 | | | Posted on 11-19-2009 at 11:11 AM by Tim Formas | 
S250 of our 2005 Boards has posted some images from the packaging of the upcoming Animated Voyager-class Thundercracker release, courtesy of yizhi of TF08.net. Of note is that the cross-sells on the package that features upcoming Deluxes and Voyagers features a previously unannounced figure: Vortex Blurr. This repaint of the Blurr is included on the cross-sells with Fugitive Waspinator, Toxic Oil Slick, Rodimus Minor, Wingblade Optimus Prime, and Mudbuster Bulkhead. Check out all of the packaging images by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.
| | Credit: S250 of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 9,921 | | | Posted on 11-19-2009 at 07:23 AM by Sol Fury | 
2005 Boards member Hollywood Hoist has found the latest wave of Transformers Animated Activators at retail. Battlefield Bumblebee was sighted at the Federal Way Target in Washington, and Armor Up Optimus Prime was spotted at the Kent Target, also in Washington. So if you are a Transformers Animated fan and you live in Washington, check your local Target stores! Happy hunting everyone!
Don't forget you can stay up to date with the latest sightings in your area in our Transformers Sightings forum.
| | Credit: Hollywood Hoist of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 1,741 | | | Posted on 11-18-2009 at 04:16 PM by Shin Densetsu | 
OPTIMUS PRIME Resigns in New Comic Series
First ongoing comic series in five years begins new era for TRANSFORMERS
San Diego, CA (November 18, 2009) – The TRANSFORMERS enter a new and incredible era as IDW launches its inaugural ongoing comic series, expanding the company’s already impressive collection of TRANSFORMERS comics. Under license from Hasbro, The TRANSFORMERS starts off with two huge events – the death of IRONHIDE and subsequent resignation of OPTIMUS PRIME, the heroic leader of the AUTOBOTS.
“It’s simple and awesome at the same time. If you’ve never read a TRANSFORMERS comic, now’s the time,” said IDW’s TRANSFORMERS editor, Andy Schmidt. “The TRANSFORMERS takes your favorite characters and casts them in new and different ways that every fan can follow and will enjoy.”
In The TRANSFORMERS #1, the AUTOBOTS attempt a daring rescue mission that goes horribly wrong and OPTIMUS PRIME is forced to ask if the TRANSFORMERS have brought more harm than good to Earth. IRONHIDE’s death is the final straw for this noble leader, who turns himself in to the human authorities, leaving the AUTOBOTS leaderless.
The TRANSFORMERS is the first ongoing series in five years, and launches fan-favorite characters into new territory. Critically acclaimed writer Mike Costa (G.I. JOE: COBRA) helms this exciting new series, with intense and action-packed art by superstar Don Figueroa.
To help TRANSFORMERS fans rejoin the world of comics, IDW is also releasing TRANSFORMERS: Continuum, written by Schmidt himself. This special 32-page, ad-free book is now available in stores and runs through all the fun and excitement of the last five years worth of stories that paved the way for the new journey to begin.
The TRANSFORMERS is so action-packed, IDW has created two thrilling new miniseries accompanying the ongoing series to fit it all in: TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE and TRANFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS, debuting in December and January, respectively.
The TRANSFORMERS #1 (32 pages, $3.99) is now available in stores. Diamond order codes #SEP09 0852.
TRANSFORMERS: Continuum (32 pages, ad free, $3.99) is now available in stores. Diamond order codes #SEP09 0849.
TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE #1 (of 4; 32 pages, $3.99) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code #OCT09 0954.
TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS #1 (of 5; $3.99, 32 page color) will be available in stores in January. Diamond order code #NOV09 0819. | | | Views: 5,178 | | | Posted on 11-18-2009 at 09:45 AM by XJunky | 
The Transformers Collector's Club has put up the fourth installment for the Shattered Glass storyline. Members can log on to read the story and converse about it in the ongoing discussion thread.
| | Credit: Pete@BotCon of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 2,027 | | | Posted on 11-18-2009 at 06:54 AM by TM2 D-bot | 
New images have appeared on website Amiami Blog depicting the upcoming Human Alliance Barricade figure in package for Revenge of the Fallen. These were taken at the Autumn Miyazawa Model Show in Japan. We also get to see new deluxe molds Ratchet and Brawn, Scouts Scattershot and Skystalker and what appears to be a tucked away G1 EZ Legends Devastator repaint.
Click above to view the images.
| | Credit: Type-R of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 9,408 | | | Posted on 11-18-2009 at 01:17 AM by Gears | 
TFW2005's Radicons Customs and Fan Art is proud to present their featured Radicon for November: vector! vector was an active member of our community since 2006. He enjoyed making custom Transformers, especially those from the Alternators and Binal Tech line. He is known especially for his Alternators Ultra Magnus, a concept that he pioneered as a personal venture. Radicons held its first “official” customs contest in honor of his memory. As part of our monthly spot-light, we have an article about vector, complete with his galleries, and his project threads. Also, his Alternators Tailgate custom is an exclusive gallery to Radicons, never seen before! To see this article and other cool features, venture on over to the Featured Radicons forum.
While you're at it, you can check out our past monthly Featured Radicons. | | | Views: 772 | | | Posted on 11-17-2009 at 06:36 PM by Sol Fury | 
Chris Ryall has updated his blog, Ryalltime, with covers to the Transformers Comics being published in February 2010. On show are the covers to Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #2, and the cover to the ongoing Transformers series, #4. These are the alternate covers by Hutchison and Wildman respectively. Be warned the cover to Transformers Ongoing #4 could be considered a spoiler, so if you do not want to be spoiled, do not click on the link above or the title of this story to see both of the covers.
Also don't forget that you can pick up the first issue of the all-new Transformers Ongoing series in comic shops everywhere tomorrow, Wednesday 18th of November.
| | Credit: Dys of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 1,815 | | | Posted on 11-17-2009 at 02:47 PM by Sol Fury | 
Transformers artist extraordinaire Dan Khanna has posted some very cool artwork on his Deviant Art Account of the unreleased redecos of Transformers Energon Optimus Prime and Megatron. The three pieces of art show Optimus Prime in his normal form and his super mode, and Megatron in all his glory. These pieces of artwork would have been used for the Target Exclusive redecos of these leaders that would have also come with WST Optimus Prime and Soundwave, respectively.
If you like the artwork, then good news! There is a chance for you to own the linework (uncolored versions) of these one of a kind works of art. Check out the auctions on eBay over here for the two pieces showing Optimus Prime and here for the lineart for Megatron.
| | | Views: 5,355 | | | Posted on 11-17-2009 at 02:29 PM by Sol Fury | 
Ebay Seller and boards member tfcoy has listed an auction for the upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Fast Action Battler, Spark Blast Jolt, on eBay. The auction gives us a look at both the front and back of the card, revealing the bio. But don't worry about having to strain your eyes to read it, the ever sharp-eyed Bgrngod of our 2005 Boards has kindly transcribed the bio from the card back:
Electricity is what JOLT is all about. He crackles with energy all the time, and aches to expend what he can't contain. Whenever he goes too long between fights, he gains the ability to charge his entire body with static, sending massive bolts of lightning shooting towards his enemies.
Be sure to check out our Transformers Resources entry for Spark Blast Jolt for the tech specs, official images and lots of other information:
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Fast Action Battler Autobots - Spark Blast Jolt | | Credit: Bgrngod of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 1,005 | | | Posted on 11-16-2009 at 10:18 PM by Fosterlager | 
It's been a while since we've had two Animated news stories to report in one day! Our own Sixshot reports the first US sighting of Animated deluxe wave 7, containing Electrostatic Soundwave and Freeway Jazz. They were found at Wal-mart in Tucson, AZ.
| | Credit: Sixshot of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 3,644 | | | Posted on 11-16-2009 at 09:07 PM by soundwaveCA | 
69, baby! Vangelus 69 Gogdog 69 Seth Buzzard 69 and 69 Drew 69 Eiden get their 69's on and discuss some Transformers 69 on episode 69 of WTF@TFW 69!
You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 69.
If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes. | | | Views: 2,314 | | | | | | | Tools and Information | | | | | | | Transformer World 2005 is the largest fan community related to Transformers toys. Features information on Transformers 2, the sequel to the Transformers Movie, Transformers Animated, Classics 2.0, Optimus Prime and Megatron. Daily news, toy resources, galleries, Transformers wallpapers and more are available.
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