http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/ en 60 http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/images/blue/misc/rss.jpg http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/images-of-wonderfest-2010-exclusive-third-party-transformers-kits-169131/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/images-of-wonderfest-2010-exclusive-third-party-transformers-kits-169131/ (human form) Minerva and (Transformer form) Metalhawk from the 1988 Japan only series Transformers Super-God Masterforce!

Also available at Wonderfest 2010 were Jizaitoys latest offerings, Sixshot (with all seven, yes seven, modes represented) and Ultra Magnus.

Check out the images of these and all the other Winter Wonderfest exclusive items by clicking on the links above to visit Tokyo Hunter's Blog.]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:34:12 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/custom-headmaster-serpent-head-to-be-released-169122/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/custom-headmaster-serpent-head-to-be-released-169122/ Headrobots are making an all-new Headmaster. It is based on one of the many concept sketches of the additional Headmaster heads that never got much further than concepts. Check out more images of the serpent design including pictures of it attached to one of the Headmasters by clicking here to visit the Headrobots' homepage.]]> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:01:30 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/buyer-beware-knock-offs-of-g1-defensor-menasor-sideswipe-and-red-alert-169114/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/buyer-beware-knock-offs-of-g1-defensor-menasor-sideswipe-and-red-alert-169114/ G1 Defensor, Sideswipe and Red Alert have been released recently, with Menasor set to be released after Chinese New Year. Defensor and Menasor will be released as giftsets, with single carded coming some time in the future.

We urge our readers to use caution when purchasing vintage items on the secondary market. Make sure to educate yourselves on the product and be aware whether the item you are interested in purchasing is an authentic item or a knock off.]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:15:53 Generation 1 Generation 1 XJunky en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/shout-factory-gauging-interest-in-bringing-over-japanese-transformers-series-to-dvd-169098/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/shout-factory-gauging-interest-in-bringing-over-japanese-transformers-series-to-dvd-169098/ Transformers cartoons, specifically:

• Transformers Victory
• Transformers Masterforce
• Transformers Headmasters

we may have something to look forward to in the future! Shout! Factory is gauging interest in bringing over Japanese Transformers series to the US, according to a post in this thread by Brian Ward of Shout! Factory:

I was actually speaking to someone about this the other day. Obviously, we have a very good relationship with Hasbro and would like to pursue additional titles from their library. Without any promises, of course, are the Takara collections something you'd like to see on DVD in the States? I have all three of Metrodome's volumes, which run the gamut of quality, in terms of both animation and all-around storytelling. So is this collection, which has never officially been available in the U.S., something most Transformers fans would like to see done right? Or is it something aimed only at the hardest core fans?

Let me know.

Brian]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:31:28 Generation 1 Generation 1 Shin Densetsu en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/new-reissues-for-hong-kong-169083/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/new-reissues-for-hong-kong-169083/
Items intended for reissue include:

Galaxy Force:
Primus
Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy

Generation 1:
Encore Metroplex
Predaking
Sixshot

Transformers Henkei:
Hound
Cyclonus
Convoy

This is a great chance to pick up items you might have missed out on the first time around - be sure to check our site sponsors for preorders as the release date draws nearer.]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:16:28 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/transformers-generations-2009-exclusive-skids-and-screech-set-released-169022/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/transformers-generations-2009-exclusive-skids-and-screech-set-released-169022/ Skids and Cross Cut into color schemes of Skids and Mudflap from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, was a mail order item available to those who purchased Volume 3 of the Transformers Generations 2009 book. There were 2000 sets produced and could be purchased for 7700 Yen. The set includes a mini-comic as well. The bios, for a change, are part of the back of the packaging instead of a separate card insert. Check out images of the box and a glimpse of the comic by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:46:34 Generation 1 Generation 1 Tim Formas en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/daisuke-gori-dauros-dinoking-passes-away-169018/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/daisuke-gori-dauros-dinoking-passes-away-169018/
You can read an English language version of the article, posted originally on the Tokyo Shimbum paper, over at Anime News Network.

On behalf of the staff of TFW2005, I offer my condolences to Mr Gori's family in this difficult time.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:50:29 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/release-dates-for-upcoming-takara-tomy-transformers-toys-169014/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/release-dates-for-upcoming-takara-tomy-transformers-toys-169014/ 24th April 2010 - Transformers RA-31 Mudflap and Agent Simmons - 5,000 yen
29th May 2010 - Transformers Alternity A-04 Okamora Orochi / Starscream (white) - 4,500 yen
29th May 2010 - Transformers Alternity A-04 Okamora Orochi / Skywarp (purple) - 4,500 yen
29th May 2010 - Transformers Device Label Transformers USB Flash Memory (2GB) Cheetor - 3,800 yen
26th June 2010 - Transformers Disney Label Buzz Lightyear Spaceship - 3,800 yen
26th June 2010 - Transformers Movie MR-01 Jet Power Optimus Prime - 6,800 yen
26th June 2010 - Transformers Movie MR-02 Megatron - 4,200 yen

Note that the last two items are new listings as a part of something called "Unite for the Universe" possibly the Japanese version of Power Core Combiners. While Megatron is said to be a more accurate version of his Voyager mold, Jet Power Optimus Prime is a new design with a "jet truck" alternate mode and Jetfire parts that become a bazooka cannon (there is no separate Jetfire robot in this set, though).]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:50:28 Generation 1 Generation 1 Super_Megatron en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/e-hobby-masterpiece-convoy-black-version-with-comic-now-available-169010/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/e-hobby-masterpiece-convoy-black-version-with-comic-now-available-169010/
Of course, it's the same great toy that has already been available. But if you have not yet got the black repaint of Masterpiece Convoy, and you have one pack in or the other in mind for your collection, you might want to contact the retailer to confirm if you will be getting a comic or a plaque.]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:36:09 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/review-of-igear-ig-tf007-generation-1-ark-playset-169008/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/review-of-igear-ig-tf007-generation-1-ark-playset-169008/ IG-TF007 Computer Control Center available at BBTS and TFsource.

The iGear website has images of the Classics figures interacting with this set, click the thumbnail for images of Generation toys in it and the discuss button to read the review.]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:08:14 Generation 1 Generation 1 Super_Megatron en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/first-image-of-diamond-select-sunstorm-bust-168969/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/first-image-of-diamond-select-sunstorm-bust-168969/ Mamegyorai has put up an image of the upcoming Diamond Select Transformers Generation 1 Sunstorm bust. As previously speculated, Sunstorm is a repainted version of the earlier Starscream bust. Check out the full size image by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:11:31 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/diamond-select-sunstorm-bust-168950/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/diamond-select-sunstorm-bust-168950/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:57:07 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/masterpiece-ghost-starscream-a-hoax-168936/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/masterpiece-ghost-starscream-a-hoax-168936/
We repeat: Ghost Starscream will not be the next Masterpiece Transformer. The previous information was a joke between friends that was misunderstood.]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:37:27 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/information-on-transformers-generation-1-season-3-4-set-from-shout-factory-168933/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/information-on-transformers-generation-1-season-3-4-set-from-shout-factory-168933/ TVShowsonDVD reports that information has started to leak out regarding the last volume of Shout! Factory's Transformers Generation 1 DVD sets. Unlike the Rhino release, which split Season 3 (and the three Rebirth episodes which make up Season 4) across two sets, Shout! will release all 33 episodes of the final season as a single set. A listing has gone up on Amazon.com with a tentative release of April 20 2010 retailing at $29.93 ($20.99 through Amazon).

Also be sure to check out the cover art, which shows Rodimus Prime lighting the Autobot's Darkest Hour, much to the chagrin of Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge.]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:45:04 Generation 1 Generation 1 Sol Fury en http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/buyer-beware-generation-1-knock-off-carded-constructicons-168930/ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/buyer-beware-generation-1-knock-off-carded-constructicons-168930/ carded G1 Constructicon figures.

We urge our readers to use caution when purchasing vintage items on the secondary market. Make sure to educate yourselves on the product and be aware whether the item you are interested in purchasing is an authentic item or a knock off.

Update: There is also a set of carded Micromaster teams mistakenly labelled as KOs from this retailer. But they have been confirmed in the past by other retailers and by in-hand reviews as old unsold legitimate G1 stock recently discovered in storage.]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:11:59 Generation 1 Generation 1 Deefuzz en