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Site sponsors Captured Prey and our own Internet Personality Vangelus have joined forces to help further the fight against Juvenile Diabetes. They are having a charity raffle with the prize being the very pre-production model of the FansToys Quake Wave reviewed by Vangelus.

To enter, here is what you need to do:

1. Visit JDRF.ORG.
2. Click on the "Donate" button.
3. Select "General Donation", and donate at least $5.00.
4. Take a screenshot and send it, or forward your confirmation to:jdrfdonation@capturedprey.com by 11:59PM Eastern time on May 27th, 2013
   
   That's it! You'll receive a ticket number back in a few days, and we'll draw for the winner soon after the entry period closes.

Now, here's the technical stuff:

• You may enter as many times as you like, HOWEVER, to do so, your donations MUST be above the minimum amount. IE, you can't enter twenty times with twenty $5.00 donations. But you CAN enter twenty times with, say, twenty $10.00 donations. Multiple $5.00 donations are awesome, but they will be combined in pairs if submitted.
• Entries close at midnight on the morning of May 28th. Any entries received after this time will not be eligible.
• Captured Prey will provide shipping, at our discretion, to the winner. The shipping method and speed will vary depending on where you are located.
• Your prize is a production sample. It is identical to the retail figure, but does not include packaging. We will include the solid-color hand and gun arm parts, and the winner will receive the alternate forearm parts when those are released, too.

Just recently, the Transformers: Legends game by Mobage just wrapped up a game event, "Unleash the Beasts". Hopefully, gamers are ready for more, as an new event titled "Cold Delivery" is now live! The event features Cosmos, Jetfire, Sky Lynx, and Omega Supreme as the bosses. For this event the special Spacebridge characters are two of the most feared Decepticons to be spawned by Unicron, Scourge and Cyclonus! TFW2005.COM member puma was not only kind enough to let everyone know about the event, but also took a screen shot of the start page.

If you have an iPhone or an Android, this is a free downloadable app that you can download by clicking here (data transfer charges apply, of course). This game is a multi-player card-based battle game that features much of the Classics-Generations characters, featuring new character artwork on each of the battle cards. This game allows the player to go through stages as well as teaming up with allies to beat bosses during events like the one reported here!

TFW2005.COM features an ongoing discussion for the game itself going on here, as well as a the Transformers: Legends Mobage Social Group. If you're jumping in on the fun of this game, then jump into the discussions here as well!

Takara-Tomy has added a promo to their Youtube channel for their iteration of the Bot Shots line, BeCool. The video features some cute stop-motion of the toys and an irritatingly catchy song to go with it all. Check it out below:

The guys of Charticon announce another update on their upcoming, inaugural convention with yet another guest - Ken Christiansen, an illustrator who has been working on Transformers in a variety of capacities over the last few years. The Charticon organizers had this to share with us:

We are very happy to announce another guest! Ken Christiansen will be joining us for the show as well!

Ken Christiansen has been working as an illustrator and concept designer for over fifteen years. Starting as a video game concept artist, at Nintendo of America (Ridge Racer 64, Pokemon Puzzle League), then moving to Los Angeles to work in games for the Walt Disney Company (Kingdom Hearts, Finding Nemo). In 2004, Ken started his own company, Bad Flip Productions, working for video game clients like Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, and Activision. After working with Activision on Transformers the Game, and the Revenge of the Fallen game, he began working freelance in media development for Hasbro Inc. (Transformers), doing concept art for their film, tv, book, games, and toy initiatives. That expanded into media development beyond the Transformers brand, including Star Wars, Spider-Man, and more.

Ken’s current work includes the cover runs on the Transformers Prime series (IDW), Star Wars Fighter Pods, and Ultimate Spider-Man Spider Pods. Along with other random bits and pieces, hanging off pegs in the toy aisles, book shelves, and video game departments…

Bad Flip Productions' Facebook Page

Bad Flip Productions' Blog

You can find out more information about attending Charticon by going to their website as well as their Facebook page. Join in on the discussion about this convention here on our forum as well!

We have been getting reports that the next assortment of Beast hunters Cyberverse Commanders have been released in the US. Reports of sightings have come to us of Cyberverse Commander Shockwaves in both Washington State and also in California. Shockwave is not the only new toy in the assortment, as the remolded Commander Starscream is also in this assortment - so both should now be at retail if you are searching for these new releases.

The sightings were made at the South Center Target in Kent, Washington and also at the Fox Hills mall Target in Culver City, California - so if you're on the West Coast, check your Targets - they seem to be getting these in first. Happy hunting everyone!

Artist Ken Christiansen has posted up a new piece of preliminary design work that he did for Hasbro during the development of Transformers Prime and the Aligned Continuity. The latest post on The Bad Flip blog shows off an unused tank alternate mode for Megatron - a sleek combination of realistic and futuristic design sensibilities which pays homage to tank form Megatrons from across the Transformers series.

Do you prefer this to the alien spacecraft that Hasbro ran with in the final version, or do you feel that a sleek tank form would have lent some nice variation to the Decepticons of the Aligned Continuity? Hit the discuss button below to share your views.

Make of this what you will! IDW will be crossing over Transformers with the breakout hit of the Hub Network, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, in a convention exclusive cover which will be offered at Botcon 2013 in San Diego.

Check out the original report at Comic Book Resources. You might note that the cover is listed as "convention exclusive" rather than "Botcon exclusive" so it might well be offered at other events, such as San Diego Comic Con.

Shogo Hasui of the Takara-Tomy design team is tweeting some new images of upcoming releases now! Hasui-san has tweeted a pair of images showing off the Masterpiece versions of Prowl and Bluestreak / Silverstreak / Streak. These new images show just how awesome and dynamic these designs are, with the robots even capable of kneeling realistically. Check out the new images of the next additions to the growing Masterpiece series of classic Transformers characters!

Are you excited for an all-new Transformers Prime tonight? Project Predacon airs tonight at 7:30pm ET on Hub Network. If you thought one Predacon was almost too much for the Autobots to handle, well, who ever said the Predaking was the only successful cloning attempt?

Check out the latest chapter of the Beast Hunters saga tonight, and in the mean time, check out these stills via Buzzfocus!

Our friends and sponsors Robot Kingdom has dropped us a line about new preorders and arrivals at their site. Check out a summary of the hot items below, and read on to check out the entire newsletter.


Takara Transformers Asia Premium Series APS-02 Brawl.
Pre-order. Start Shipping on 31st May 2013. US$129.9/pcs

Hasbro Transformers Generations 2013 Voyager Wave 4 Sealed case of 4
Pre-order, available in June/July 2013. US$119.9/sealed case of 4

Hasbro Transformers Generations 2013 Voyager Wave 4 Set of 3.
Pre-order, available in June/July 2013. US$84.9/set of 3

Hasbro Transformers Generations 2013 Voyager Sandstorm.
Pre-order, available in June/July 2013. US$32.9/pcs

Hasbro Transformers PRIME Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus.
Pre-order, available on 27th May 2013. US$59.9/pcs

Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron Metroplex.
Pre-order, available in August 2013. US$129.9/pcs

Takara Transformers Fall of Cybertron TG-23 Metroplex.
Pre-order, available on 28th September 2013. US$169.9/pcs

Excellent Toys CR-M01.
Pre-order, available in July 2013. US$79.9/pcs

Hasbro Transformers Generations Deluxe 2013 W3 set of 4.
Pre-order, available in Jun/July 2013. US$59.9/set of 4

KFC CST-01E Energon Rhinohorn.
Pre-order, available in May 2013. US$19.9/pcs

Hot on the previous teasers of the highly-anticipated Metroplex for the Generations line, Hasbro reveals an official image of Scamper, the Legends/Cyberverse-sized figure that will be packaged with Metroplex. With an official image release, it is an indicator that the actual release is getting closer and closer! Also, this image gives us an "official" close look at this figure, allowing us to see both modes!

A careful eye will notice that the Autobot faction symbol in the image is a label. There is a good chance that the actual release will have this symbol tampographed onto the toy. While things may certainly change for the actual release, this image shows Scamper with a red face. The change to black like the Generation One figure may or may not be likely, but this image is consistent with the previous images we have seen, so it looks like Scamper will have a red mug.

For those wanting a little more G1 flavor to their Scamper, repainting the head from red to black will be a relatively easy chore. If your customization skills need some work, you have plenty to time to jump over to Radicons Customs and check out our robust Tutorials and How Tos (I'd recommend starting with the "Introductory" articles")!

We here at TFW2005.com are hoping that you are making the necessary arrangements to obtain this figure as we certainly are!

With all-new episodes of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters resuming at 7:30pm ET on Hub Network tomorrow, now seemed like a great time to share with you a new gallery of one of the newest releases in the Beast Hunters line. Grimwing is your classic noble villain archetype - a bad guy who believes in an honorable fight with a worthy foe, rather than trickery or elaborate schemes. He's partnered with Blackbeak, a drone beast like Laserbeak who is distinctly less honorable or chivalrous. They make an interesting pairing as characters - and all this is just from the bio!

As a toy, Grimwing is an imposing character in both modes. In beast mode, Grimwing is an Ursagrpyh, a change from the generic "dragon" types of the other Predacons. In beast mode, Grimwing clips together fairly tightly and can mount Blackbeak in two different locations, for two different two-headed looks. Grimwing's robot mode is a bit of a let down, though. While the main torso locks in relatively firmly, the shoulders do not lock into position - they hold in position almost entirely by friction, which I thought was a little disappointing. That being said, the robot mode does have an impressive silhouette and a nice, heroic stature. Blackbeak as an accessory is fun and versatile, though as a missile launcher he can't really shoot much further than an inch or two. He also cannot be firmly held in Grimwing's hand, but the missile fits in the hand quite nicely, and doubles up as an axe. Add into this that the capture claw also makes for a nice flail, and you have a weapon that does triple duty.

Overall, I feel my experience of Grimwing might have been biased slightly since right before him I got Springer and Blitzwing who honestly feel like a lot more toy for the same relative price point. Grimwing for his flaws is fun, and looks fantastic in both modes, so no faulting him there. But honestly this is a definite one to seek out at retail price rather than paying over the odds on the secondary market.

Open the link to check out our gallery:

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Grimwing Gallery

By way of Comic Book Movie we can share a short clip from this Friday's all-new episode of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters, Project Predacon. In this clip, spoilers await, as Megatron explains the background behind the Transformers' latest scavenger hunt - a fact which is pointed out and mocked by Starscream!

Check out the clip below - and be sure to tune in at 7:30pm ET tomorrow, Friday 17 May 2013, for the whole episode!

For our Featured Ebay Auctions, we're taking a break from individual characters. Today we're bringing you some really great odds n ends from throughout the Transformers history. We have a bit of everything from Radios, Transformers Store Displays, G1 Roller Skates, G1 Tents, Watches, Trains, Battlin' Robots (aka Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots) and more. Check them out below.

• RARE Kre O Transformer Kreons Minifig Lego Complete Set Store Display | eBay
• Vintage 1984 Transformers Autobot Freedon Fighter Am Radio by Nasta Original Box | eBay
• RARE Toys R US Transformers Movie Tru Display Blackout Prime Free s H | eBay
• Transformers Matrix of Leadership Diamond Select Statue Replica NVR Display | eBay
• Optimus Prime Roller Skates Vintage Hasbro 1985 G1 Transformers | eBay
• Slumber Tent 1985 G1 Transformers Hasbro Vinage Free SHIP | eBay
• Decepticon Am Radio Headset 1984 Vintage Hasbro G1 Transformers | eBay
• Transformers Battlin Robots Mint in Box and Box Still SEALED 1980s | eBay
• 1998 Beast Wars Transformers My Little Pony McDonalds Counter Display w Toys | eBay
• Gen 1 Tyco Transformers Electric Train and Battle Set | eBay
• Optimus Prime Stamp Fun 1984 Hasbro Vintage G1 Transformers | eBay
• Time Warrior Watch 100 Complete Vintage 1985 G1 Transformers Mail Away | eBay
• McDonalds 2013 Transformers Prime Store Display 12x18 Toys Included | eBay
• Vintage G1 1984 Transformers Party Favor Blow Outs Thundercracker Blowouts | eBay
• Optimus Prime Toothbrush 1984 Vintage Hasbro G1 Transformers | eBay
• Hasbro G1 Transformers Hide N Sleep Tent for Twin Size Bed | eBay
• Tyco HO Slot Car Transformer White Mustang RARE NOC Aurora AFX Tomy | eBay

Bleeding Cool News has posted the solicits for IDW's comics being published in August 2013 including a healthy dose of Transformers comics. There's plenty of awesome things to come, including after July's reveal that Star Saber would be joining the IDW Transformers comics universe, August will see Rattrap (of Beast Wars fame) join IDW's cast of Transformers in Robots in Disguise #20!

In August 2013 we will see the next installments of the ongoing series from IDW with the release of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters #4, Regeneration One #94, More than Meets the Eye #20 and Robots in Disguise #20. The month's releases are rounded out with two compilation issues, Transformers Monstrosity #3 of 4, collecting in print the digital-first sequel to Autocracy, and Transformers Prelude, collecting the six new spotlight one-shots Orion Pax, Thundercracker, Megatron, Bumblebee, Trailcutter, and Hoist.

Now updated with images of the cover art by way of Servo Slag!