Transformers News - Classics

City Commander Rerelease With New Weapons Confirmed

Shin Densetsu — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:26:19

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has put up a preorder for FansProject's upcoming City Commander Trailer Set rerelease with TFX-03 City Commander Add on Set. The additional weaponry makes the figure even more accurate. For those of you who just want the add on set, don't fret, BBTS also has the TFX-03 City Commander Add on Set available separately!

Your Classics Ultra Magnus can "deal with it now" even better than before, once you place your preorder! Click on the title bar to check out all the new parts!

FansProject G3 Trailer, D.I.A. Commander & Superion Appendage Add-On Images

TM2 D-bot — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:14:01

Two new images have surfaced on Actoys showing FansProject's upcoming releases. We can now see the full scale length of Henkei Convoy when attached to the G3 and D.I.A. Commander trailers. Also posing nonchalantly is Superion with his new feet, arms, face mask and weapons.

Click on the title to join our boards and to see both images.

New FansProject G3 Trailer Images

TM2 D-bot — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 03:15:45

Board member tfctoys has shared with us a complete gallery of the new G3 Trailer by FansProject. New images include the individual weapons used by Classic/Universe figures, and even the proposed packaging.

Click on the title for the complete gallery.

Battle Rollar Nemesis & Arcee Variations

Shin Densetsu — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:49:05

TF Club will be producing Nemesis and Arcee editions of their Battle Rollar figure, compatible with recent Optimus Prime/Convoy figures. The products shown in these images are not finalized, but for now, check out their progress by clicking on the title bar!

FansProject Powered Commander To Be Reissued With Chrome

Shin Densetsu — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:57:27

FansProject will be reissuing their Powered Commander trailer/armor set, compatible with Classics/Henkei Optimus Prime/Convoy figures, for the Japanese market. This time around, it will feature chrome parts, to fit in with the Henkei figure.

Unlike the previous release at TFCON, this will not be limited. It will be available soon.

Thanks to 2005 boards member Red Leader of sponsor Kapow Toys for the heads up.

UPDATE: A comparison photo has been posted to the discussion thread. You can view it by clicking the thumbnail at left. The TFcon exclusive is on the right, on the left is the reissue.

FansProject G3 Trailer Stealth Mode

Shin Densetsu — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:09:38

HK-TF has revealed a new image of FansProject's G3 trailer. This new image explains the function of the hinges seen a while back; they help in forming the stealth mode!

Click on the thumbnail to the left to check it out.

BigBadToyStore Preorders - Generations 2009 Volume 2, Henkei Ghost Starscream, Exclusive Minicons

Deefuzz — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:50:32

Our sponsor, BigBadToyStore.com, has new preorders up that will be of interest to our readers. First up is a Japanese Credit Card exclusive Minicon set of 2 which will be available 3rd quarter of 2009 and can be preordered for $49.99 by clicking here.

Next there is a preorder for the second volume of Transformers Generations 2009 along with an Exclusive Henkei Ghost Starscream. This will be available in the 3rd Quarter of 2009 and can currently be preordered for $119.99 by clicking here.

There is a preorder for the Exclusive Henkei Ghost Starscream alone for $89.99 here.

BTS.Toy Trailers Released!

Shin Densetsu — Tue, 7 Apr 2009 05:48:44

BTS.Toy has released their Mobile Command Base & Nemesis Command Center, both of which act as trailers for the Classics Optimus Prime & Nemesis Prime voyager class figures! Also included is a gun for Classics Bumblebee!

Click on the title bar to see more!

FansProject News Update: Powered Commander and G3 trailer

Razerwire — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:06:25

FansProject has updated their news page with a large number of high resolution images for the upcoming TFcon exclusive Powered Commander as well as the G3 trailer! Check out the update by clicking here!

If you want to reserve one of the TFcon exclusive Powered Commanders you have until the end of this week to register for the Toronto convention.

Figure King Issue 134 Transformers Details - Henkei and Revenge of the Fallen Toys

Deefuzz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:47:12

The latest issue of Figure King has been broken down by Snakas and written up in blog form. The English summary provided by TF @ The Moon gives us a few bits of information about Transformers Revenge of the Fallen and Henkei toys.

Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, and Ironhide are all shown. Bumblebee is described as a "General Release" Camaro instead of the Concept Camaro as in the first movie.

Regarding Henkei releases, Transformers Henkei Smokescreen is featured in an article titled "25 Years of Transformers, which includes drawings of other Henkei releases. The article closes with "The End" suggesting that the Henkei line will end with the release of Smokescreen.

Henkei Thrust and Dirge Delayed?

Deefuzz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:37:45

Our own TRANSJAZZ reports in telling us that ToyHobby & Ganbo Store notified customers via email that their exclusive Henkei Dirge and Thrust toys are going to be released in April.

There was no reason given for the delay, but keep checking TFW2005 for any updates for the release of these figures!

i-Gear City Commander IG-TF001 Upgrade Set Update

Shin Densetsu — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:56:23

Shown here is the iGear City Commander Upgrade set, IG-TF001. This release features added weaponry, such as a new sword, rifle, and shoulder missles. Also included is a new head. All we had seen of this set previously were CG renders, now feast your eyes on the prototypes!

Click on the title bar to see the rest of the images!

BTS Toys Rollar Update

Shin Densetsu — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:39:11

Is your classics Optimus Prime feeling lonely without a trailer? There, there now, trailer advocates, BTS Toys has come to the rescue!

BTS Toys has posted images of a semi-finished rollar prototype, showing us how the final production pieces may turn out. Also shown are the new guns, molded for use by any of the deluxe Classic autobots.

Click on the title bar to check out the updated images!

New FansProject G3 Trailer Video Showing Roller Launch

Deefuzz — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:07:43

FansProject has a new update on their website for the upcoming G3 Trailer. This update is a video showing off the Roller launch capability.

New FansProject G3 Trailer Images

Deefuzz — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:24:26

FansProject has a new update on their website for the upcoming G3 Trailer, which is a custom piece designed to be used with Classics Optimus Prime. This update gives us a look at the rear door of the trailer, and how it opens.

You can check out all of the images by clicking the thumbnail, and visit the site by clicking here.