TFW2005 15 Years Old Today!

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Tony_Bacala, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. BattleUpSaber

    BattleUpSaber Result.

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    Happy birthday TFW!

    I may have just joined, but this site has really impacted me in the past few years. I remember first learning of this site from a youtube comment and coming here back then for info on TFP Beast Hunters , and finding people's reactions...interesting. Since then this place and TFWIKI.NET have been my go to places for Tf info. I don't even know how things would like if not for here. I'm reading and loving MTMTE , playing Angry Birds TF and halfway through watching Beast Wars now because of recommendations here. You guys have also helped my TF buying decisions and really helped endear this site and this fan base to my heart. Now that I've finally joined for good, I'm sure hoping that I'll enjoy my time talking TF with you peoples. Here's to 15 more years!

    Oh and I learnt abt Victory from here and being all like" that sounds cool" and then watching it, so it's your fault I'm addicted to Victory, TFW. Thanks for that:D :p 
     
  2. Star Saber

    Star Saber Cybertron 5th Commander

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    I'll tell you what we need, Car Robots episodes in really low-res :lol 
     
  3. Shin-Gouki

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  4. Nevermore

    Nevermore It's self-perpetuating a parahumanoidarianised!

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    Bottalk was the forum for Bigbot.

    Now Bigbot is gone, and Bottalk is all that remains of it. So any links to Bigbot will automatically be redirected to Bottalk.

    I wrote a brief summary as part of a general history of the Transformers fandom here a few years ago.
     
  5. Trailbreaker77

    Trailbreaker77 Camaro Club! Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    Botcon 2007 was a blast the movie screening was something I'll never forget. I couldn't tell you the name of the bar but I remember the a band and the bar was packed tight so I did most of my drinking out in the outside lounge area.

    Then some of the guys from Hasbro showed up then well I don't remember much after that.
     
  6. 3.8TransAM

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    I approve of TFW2005:D 

    Thanks for the work man.

    Guess since Ryan from Seibertron has been over for a get together/pizza, now you do to Tony lol
     
  7. Megatron31

    Megatron31 I Belong to Nobody!

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    i was on the road for 13 hrs yestarday and totally missed this

    congrats TFW2005!
     
  8. TFW10

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    happy birthday tfw2005
     
  9. Napjr

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    So many memories over the last 15 years

    Tony B, ill always be grateful for hosting those Car Robots encodes and introducing me to the online Fandom ever since

    Congrats TFW2005!
     
  10. Wreckgar

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    Jesus man, how have you been?
     
  11. Star Sabre James

    Star Sabre James The JUICE

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    I have been coming here since the start for Transformer news, but didn't join the boards till 2004. I kppe asking myself: what took so long to aftually sign up?

    I have made some amazing friends here. Sadly, also lost two good friends here (rest in peace Shaun C and Optimus Scourge). I have had a lot of fun at Botcon 07', 08', & TF Con Chicago last year. Lots of good times and good memories. I may not be into collecting much anymore, but I wouldn't give up the fun I've had because of this site for anything.

    Here's to another 15 years.
     
  12. MegaPrime33

    MegaPrime33 Follow me @NerdActivist

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    I remember having to go to newsgroups to get any kind of TF updates or discussions. ICQ groups where certain people felt they were god and ridiculed anyone for even speaking, buying copies of the entire G1 series on 5 VHS tapes, trukk not munky debate, the Juxtice League, and so much more.
     
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    Rodimus Maximus Liege Ultimo

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    Happy Birthday TFW2005! Thank you all for the work you've done to give us a place to share in and express our love for Transformers! Godspeed!
     
  14. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    I can't you believe you kept it after all that time.

    Thanks for doing so....wow.

    I wish I could have been there...I feel like I missed too much. Damn me born too many years too young.
     
  15. Rodimus

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    Wow you blink a couple of times and 15 years go by without warning. I remember discovering this place around the time I stumbled upon the news of Transformers having an new animated series in Robots In Disguise and some reissued toys of the Transformers I grew up with. Being new to the internet with my first computer, I was attracted by the artistic aspect of these new pictures used in avatars on the message boards, and so I decided to join the conversation and adopt one myself. I actually was a lot more active before the crash of the boards, racking up thousands of posts before the count was reset. I remember interacting with Orson aka Aaron Archer and he would always answer in riddles to keep you thinking. Then the fall out from jealous websites that didn't have such a privilege his presence. (SMH)

    I will never forget the countless debates and conversations. I tended to find myself agreeing with Kickback and Hot Rodimus a lot in political topics. With toys I remember the debate on Alternators Tracks where my position it was stupid to make him yellow and such an easy fix. I was berated and ridiculed here by sheep personalities herded by Hasbro but in the end I was right and thankfully Hasbro saw the light and made a Blue tracks variant. I felt the same way of calling a Decepticon "Wheeljack" in Armada and the explanation given was that his name was more of a bad guys name. I thought that was ridiculous considering the history of the character name. None the less, it wasn't my call and it's just good to see the name survive to ultimately get the goodness that is the classics/generations/wheeljack. Hasbro had to do something to keep the name in circulation to be a trademark, and so they did.

    I was also inspired by Redline to try my hand at kitbasing. I remember Jux's awesome AMVs and Draven's Transformers redemption. The numerous fan dubs and so many other products. This message board is a central hub for some of the most creative fans in the community, and we have a very creative community. So many great ideas were born here.

    It was here I met so many friends in the Transformers community. It was here that Jux taught me how to make a Transformers Animated Music video and how to use editing software. It was here that I met great friends like Jon3.0 and Daniel Ross. It was here that my interest in dubbing was born, through friends like NewBrandon and Taggenagger which led me to my good friends XSilverboltX and Grimbot who have helped me improve my skill into the development of dubbing the Headmasters fan dub that we are doing today. It was here I met friends like MotorMaster, Steeljaw, MaxLinden and Pepsimus who continue to keep my interest in dubbing. It was here that Tony shared his excellent beats and gave me some pointers on how he did it. It was here I was able to meet local fans from my area that have been very helpful with sightings and all around kind people who are a privilege to hang out with. And it was here that helped me through some rough times.

    There were dark times in my life that were tough to get through but it was here that helped me through them. When I in need of money to pay bills, this message board and our good community helped me to sell some of my Transformers to make ends meet. And when my dad had a severe automobile accident and nearly died, it was here that I found a friend Matt Nelson who also had gone through a similar experience with is father. And with the power of prayer my Dad not only healed, but healed at fast pace.

    I have so many memories here and I want to thank you all for being a part of it. Thank you Tony for making this place and sharing your knowledge in regards to mixing and for allowing me to use your mix in the Transformers Headmasters English dub trailer. Most of all never underestimate the power of exchanging ideas and that is what this message board has enabled us to do and so many great things have come out of it. So thank you Tony, Tim, Kickback, and every one else here who has played a role in this magnificent experience that is Transformers Fan World 2005.

    Happy Anniversary TFW2005.com! Who brought the cake?
     
  16. Shin-Gouki

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    That was the night I dropped $350 on a Bar Tab, and wound up in the park across the street with a Bridesmaid from the Wedding Party that was there.

    I was literally drunk the whole weekend from the time I got out of my rental car until Monday morning a few hours before I drove back to Boston to fly out. I'm sure Debesh has some stories about that weekend.
     
  17. Lonewolf

    Lonewolf Never saw what hit 'em!

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    Happy bday TFW2005. Cheers to all the guys who worked hard to build this great tf community site.
     
  18. CrimsonGhost

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    Congrats to a belated birthday TFW. :bday 
    I don't know if I'd be the person I am today if I hadn't found this site when lurking 7 years ago.
     
  19. charles_242

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    Congrats TFW2005 ! You're doing a perfect job !

    Stay connected and make us happy !
     
  20. Star Saber

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    Hmm strange I came back to the boards in 2002 and had to sign up my old username again, was that still Transfandom? I remember leaving for a while after it merged, but can't for the life of me remember whether I came back to Transfandom or TFW2005.

    Speaking of memories - I still regret not posting in the now legendary He Tell Me thread while it was still early.