| Posted on 10-12-2008 at 10:22 PM by Super_Megatron | 
TFW2005 has been updated with the tenth episode of our Transformers Podcast, WTF @ TFW! This week features the talents of Vangelus, Omegus Prime and aksmth. You can download it and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 12.
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| | | Views: 48 |  | | Posted on 10-12-2008 at 04:30 PM by Sol Fury | 
Combiners return! TF08.net has provided a scan of an instruction sheet for a Transformers Universe 25th Anniversary Bruticus! This appears to be a gift set in the same vein as the Classics Constructicon Devastator. We already saw two of the molds to be included in this set back in August.
This news also makes it very likely that the recolored Superion Maximus who was also seen back in August will also be seeing a gift set release.
Of particular note is that the scan provided by TF08.net indicates that the Bruticus set will be a part of the Generation 1 series, although the combiner will be named Bruticus Maximus after his Energon counterpart (possibly for copyright reasons) the five components will all be named after their Generation 1 counterparts.
TF08 has also shown an image of the upcoming Classics Legends, Brawn and Beachcomber. Encouragingly, Brawn now sports black wheels rather than the green ones from recent promotional images.
| | Credit: S250 of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 3,962 | | | Posted on 10-12-2008 at 04:25 PM by Sol Fury | 
Derrick Wyatt has posted an update on his blog, A Delightful Tedium, giving a small insight into what goes into the production of Transformers Animated. He explains how Eric Siebenaler of Hasbro (lead designer for the Transformers Animated toys) is considered a part of the team for the production of the cartoon show, and how Marty Isenberg is involved in nearly every aspect of the fiction, producing a coherent "universe" for the series.
He also briefly mentions that he considers there are a great many concepts begging to be used in Transformers Animated, and that who knows, maybe some will get used.
| | Credit: Derrick Wyatt | Views: 993 | | | Posted on 10-12-2008 at 04:12 PM by Sol Fury | 
Two rumors come to us today from the SGCollect forums: the first states that the long-rumored Masterpiece Grimlock will be coming in March 2009, with a price tag of 13'000 yen (about $130 USD). Meanwhile, the second rumor suggests that there is an Alternity Megatron in the works. He will come in two color schemes, like Alternity Convoy, blue and silver, and he will be based on the Nissan Fairlady Z car (a similar model of car was used waaay back in the 1980's for the original Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen).
As and when further information confirming or denying these rumors comes to light, we will update you. In the meantime, speculate away on our 2005 Boards!
| | Credit: Starscream NZ of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 1,165 | | | Posted on 10-12-2008 at 07:08 AM by Sol Fury | 
TFW2005 is proud to bring you yet another Customs Gallery update, this time we bring you an additional 15 galleries. These feature the works of Rumble02, AgentGro420, Brazillian, Autobotx23, vector, and Ramrider. We regularly update our Radicons Customs gallery with photographs from the very threads in our Customs and Kitbashes mini-site.
If you'd like to see your work end up being featured in our gallery in the future, then be sure to post a thread showcasing your work for everyone to see in our Radicons Customs and Kitbashes forum. While you're looking at these newest additions, go ahead and look around at all the other fine works already showcased in the Radicons Transformers Kitbashes and Customs Gallery.
Cybertron Hodgepodge by Rumble02, Classics Jetfire by AgentGro420, TFTM Jazz by Agentgro420, TFTM Seekers by Agentgro420, TFTM Brawl by Agentgro420, Alternators Arcee by vector, Classics Neo Thundercracker by Brazilian, Alternators Runabout by Brazilian, Classics Illusion by Brazilian, Generation 1 Nemesis Minicars by Brazilian, TFTM Leader Class Optimus Prime by Agentgro420, Cybertron Slicer by Ramrider, Cybertron Blazemaster by Ramrider, TFTM Trailbreaker by AutobotX23, TFTM Sideswipe and Sunstreaker by AutobotX23
| | Credit: Rumble02, AgentGro420, Brazillian, Autobotx23, vector, and Ramrider of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 681 | | | Posted on 10-11-2008 at 04:08 PM by Sol Fury |  Red Leader of our 2005 Boards and site sponsor Kapow Toys stopped by to share some more information with us - the next two entries into Takara Tomy's Transformers Henkei line will be C12 Hound and C13 Cheetas (Cheetor). These are due for release on or around the 27th of December 2008.
| | Credit: Red Leader of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 1,946 | | | Posted on 10-11-2008 at 08:30 AM by Sol Fury | 
The TFW TF2 Insider brings us more news about Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This time we can exclusively reveal both alternate modes for Soundwave. He will appear in a Cybertron mode, which will turn into a satellite, and he will also appear in an Earth mode - this will be a pickup truck.
| | Credit: TFW TF2 Insider of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 7,334 | | | Posted on 10-11-2008 at 07:18 AM by Sol Fury | 
2005 Boards Member Locustreign has posted his first impressions of the much-anticipated upcoming Transformers Universe Voyager Class Inferno. This toy, the first new mold in the Voyager Size Class for Universe, will be a part of the fourth wave of Universe Voyagers along with Vector Prime, and is due out in December. Is Inferno going to be worth the wait? Click on the discuss button to read the review and find out!
| | Credit: Locustreign of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 1,478 | | | Posted on 10-11-2008 at 07:07 AM by Sol Fury | 
2005 Boards Sponsor Red Leader of Kapow Toys has shared some information with us about the upcoming Transformers Animated Two Packs, which we previously reported on. The sets are going to be Wal-Mart exclusives, possibly Black Friday exclusives in the same vein as the previous Transformers Cybertron two packs. Also confirmed is that the Optimus Prime and Megatron included in the two sets will be the same as their original two pack release - battle damage and all. Last but certainly not least, Red Leader has also posted the on-package bios for both sets, which you can read by clicking on the title of this story.
In other news, Transformers Animated Voyager Class Wave 4 is due out at the end of the month, or possibly early November, and will be made up of 2 x Skywarps and 2 x Shockwaves to a case! So hopefully, there will be plenty to go around once these hit store shelves.
| | Credit: Red Leader of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 1,014 | | | Posted on 10-11-2008 at 01:39 AM by Cataclizm1 | 
TFW2005 is proud to bring you more toy gallery additions for your viewing or reference pleasure. This update contains 22 new entries! Thanks go out to Cataclizm1, Trailbreaker77, SydneyY, Th0r4z1n3 and Optimus Scourge for shooting these for us. While you're at it, be sure to check out the rest of our toy gallery, or any of the rest of our galleries, which include Wallpapers, Events, Collections, Customs and Kitbashes, Screencaps, Artwork,our "Other" gallery (checklists, movie images, etc), and G1 Techspecs!
Just Click on any of the following links to check out their galleries: Animated Sentinel Prime, Animated Swoop, Universe Classics 2.0 Ultra Class Onslaught, Universe Classics 2.0 Galvatron, Universe Classics 2.0 Silverbolt, Universe Classics 2.0 Blades, Universe Classics 2.0 Powerglide, Universe Classics 2.0 Acid Storm, 6" Titanium Grimlock - TRU Exclusive, Marvel Crossovers Iron Man, Marvel Crossovers Wolverine, Encore Convoy, Encore Starscream, Encore 10 Minibots, Revoltech Hot Rodimus, Revoltech Convoy, Revoltech Ultra Magnus, Revoltech Starscream, Revoltech Megatron, Classics Cliffjumper, Galaxy Force Dark Nitro Convoy - TV Magazine exclusive, Beast Wars II Black Lio Convoy | | Credit: Cataclizm1, Trailbreaker77, SydneyY, Th0r4z1n3 and Optimus Scourge of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 765 | | | Posted on 10-10-2008 at 12:58 PM by Tim Formas | 
HasbroToyShop has updated their website with listings for upcoming Universe deluxe-class figure Cheetor and Cyclonus. These pre-order listings reveal the bios for the characters and expected release date (December 22) for the wave that also features Hound with Ravage and Starscream. To view the bios, either click on the pre-order page links above or the Resource Database entries below.
Transformers Universe - Cheetor
Transformers Universe - Cyclonus with Nightstick | | | Views: 800 | | | Posted on 10-10-2008 at 12:55 PM by Soundwave.ca |  Cybertron.ca reports that the Transformers Animated wave 4 deluxe class figures have been released at Canadian retail. This current wave of Animated figures consists of Swoop, Sentinel Prime, and Elite Guard Bumblebee.
Cybertron.ca also reports that the Zellers exclusive Transformers Universe legends 5-packs Special Team Leaders and Aerial Rivals have also been released at Canadian Retail.
| | Credit: Cybertron.ca | Views: 644 | | | Posted on 10-10-2008 at 11:59 AM by Soundwave.ca | 
According to the official website of the city of Coronado California Dreamworks Productions had set to begin filming several action sequences at the Naval Base in Coronado on October 9 for a day. While Transformers Revenge of the Fallen is not specifically mentioned, it is safe to assume that this was the Dreamworks production being filmed. The website states that the work taking place would consist of "gunfire and small explosive visual effects".
The full description can be read here. | | Credit: City of Coronado | Views: 619 | | | Posted on 10-10-2008 at 11:42 AM by Soundwave.ca | 
Thanks to Nevermore for letting us know that AllSpark member SwiftEagle has posted a full translation of the recent chapter of the Binaltech story that came with Binaltech Arcee. This translation of this chapter is credited to Quez, aka Quezovercoat and be viewed HERE.
| | Credit: Nevermore & Quez of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 998 | | | Posted on 10-10-2008 at 09:17 AM by Tim Formas | 
2005 Boards member Red leader, owner of site sponsor Kapow Toys has confirmed that Chinese wholesalers have started taking pre-orders for Encore 13 and Encore 14 from TakaraTomy. Per the solicitations, Encore 13 is Trailerbreak and Encore 14 is Hoist. No release date or images have been revealed thus far.
| | Credit: Red leader of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 2,759 | | |
