Happy Birthday TFW2005 - We Turn 20 Years Old Today!

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Tony_Bacala, Apr 20, 2020.

  1. Shin Densetsu

    Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Content Contributor Veteran

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    I've got many memories from this site and as disappointed as I was with the Unicron trilogy, that time in the fandom was the most memorable/exciting for me. A lot of us interacting online for the 1st time talking about Transformers, seeing modernized collecting efforts finally come into play(MP-01 and Alternators/Binaltech). Felt cool to participate in polls for MP-01. This was right before the surge we got with the 2007 movie.

    It's been so long that SIX live action movies have come since. Hell of a tally for a toy brand born in the 80's. And we've got 3 totally different Masterpiece figures of G1 Optimus Prime.

    It's been a good ride. Plus that SIEGE line last year finally giving us a toon accurate Skyfire and being a throwback to the early episodes of G1 was pretty cool. Not once did I expect a love letter G1 like that.
     
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  2. einhazard

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    Best TF site ever! Here's to another 20!
     
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  3. John TheDestroyer

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    20 years is impressive. I was barely a baby
     
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  4. CyberstormSM

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    Wow, 20 years. I definitely haven't been on these boards for that long, but I'm glad to be a member here regardless. Even though I don't always see eye to eye with everybody here, I'm still grateful for this community. Love y'all.
     
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  5. MnemonicSyntax

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    Can't believe I've been here for 13 years. Have mostly loved it here, though I wish people would check for pre-existing threads before creating a new one of the same topic.
     
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  6. Buzzetta

    Buzzetta Well-Known Member

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    This is my 138th post since I joined back in December of 2007. I lurked before then. However I check this website every day.

    Every day.

    So, thanks for what you guys do.
     
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  7. peddlerofwine

    peddlerofwine Starscream's Robot Gun

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    Happy birthday, TFW2005. This site has a great community and kicks ass!
     
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  8. Night Flame

    Night Flame TFW2005 Supporter

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    If you don't actually know, "It is the year 2005" opens the 86 Cartoon Film Transformers.
    Yeah, hard to imagine 20 years ago I was feeling nostalgic and poked at the web trying to find info about what's happening with my favorite old franchise and then stumbled across this site, with all the info about Car Robots, which blew my mind. What a great resource it's proven to be over the years.
     
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  9. grayman

    grayman The Alpha and The Omega TFW2005 Supporter

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    I may not always check my emails, bank accounts, bills, etc., but I always check on TFW2005.com. Thanks for always being there for us. Happy Birthday!
     
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  10. Autobot Burnout

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    Dang, 20 years. I've been here since 08 and while there have been ups and downs, the site has certainly been a big factor in more than a few things in my life, both directly and indirectly. Happy Birthday, TFW, and here's to many more.
     
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  11. Shin Densetsu

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    Shout out to those who've posted comprehensive photo reviews here:
    Transformers Feedback & Reviews

    That forum has been a big draw to me and I used to post reviews in there(I don't anymore because I found it to be a very draining process). It was in taking pics and drafting review threads that I realized how much work it could be.
     
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  12. Fc203

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    When i was younger i thought it was when the site established lol
    Took me years before i watched the 86 movie and o connected the dots
     
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  13. PowermasterJazz

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    Happy Birthday TFW2005!
     
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  14. Signal Lancer

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    I was here when it started but fell out of the fandom. Even if I don't visit the boards much, it's always nice to have a home to return to.
     
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  15. Windsweeper II

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    I finally discovered how old the site is :lol 
    Happy birthday, TFW. And thank you to the staff and mods for keeping everything running smoothly.
     
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  16. SilverOptimus

    SilverOptimus Movie News Monster Moderator News Staff

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    Coincidentally, the production of the Michael Bay Live Action Movie Series kickstarted; breathing new life to the franchise.

    Also, dang... I'm a Newsie here for 10 years.
     
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  17. Stygian360

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    I'm a total whipper-snapper compared to some around here I'm sure- those in since the word go- but I've thoroughly enjoyed the ride since having hopped on this train. Congratulations on the Anniversary TFW2005!!
     
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  18. TFanPage101

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    Woah, congrats!
     
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  19. KremzeekTyCobb

    KremzeekTyCobb Tears that soak a callous heart

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    Congrats and Happy Birthday, TFW!!!!
     
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  20. Hanzkaz

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    20 years? It's been that long? I remember when this site was one of the 'newer' ones. Time really flies...

    Happy birthday, TFW2005.
     
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