And its time for our usual Transformers sightings round up, courtesy of 2005 Boards members from all over the world. 2022 is still a slow year for new sightings, but some new R.E.D toys have popped out in Chile, and new Cyberverse and Buzzworthy Bumblebee toys have been reported in Germany. Transformers R.E.D Wave 1 In Chile – 2005 Boards member Korito found R.E.D Optimus Prime at a Ripley in Alto Las Condes. Only this figure has been spotted so far. Cyberverse Roll & Combine wave 2 & Wave 11 Ultra Class, Buzzworthy Bumblebee War For Cybertron 2-pack And Wave 1 Crash » Continue Reading.

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Earlier this month we discovered a new Walmart Listing for two Rescue Bots products titled Classic Heroes Team Optimus Primal & Grimlock. Today, thanks to ACD Distributions, we have our first look at the new toys. Imagine helping the Autobots save the day! These toys are ready to take to the streets and charge to the rescue! Kids ages 3 and up can pretend there is a dangerous situation unfolding and convert the brave 4.5-inch action figure from a robot to a vehicle they can imagine racing to the scene for a courageous rescue. In addition to the » Continue Reading.

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Via Primo Collectibles Facebook and Capcomkai on Instagram we have our first look at the gray prototype of the new Queen Studios Collectibles Revenge Of The Fallen Jetwing Optimus Prime vs Megatron Diorama. Queen Studios, which have got G1 and Transformers Live-Action movies license, have been working in some impressive Transformers busts previously. Now, via a live-transmission on Douyin, they have revealed several new products for 2022 and they have treated Transformers fans with this impressive statue which features ROTF Jetwing Optimus Prime coming from the skies ready to fight Megatron among some ancient Egypt ruins. The level » Continue Reading.

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Also coming to us this morning from ACD Distribution is our first look at the Transformers Authentics Alpha Wheeljack figure! Similarly to Arcee this photo gives us a look at him packaged on the card along with his artwork, showing off both his robot and car modes as well as a gun accessory. The description for this one is: Transformers Authentics Alpha Series figures feature popular Transformers characters like Grimlock and Bumblebee at a 7-inch scale. Experience the excitement of Transformers conversion play with figures that change between modes in just a few steps. Choose a side and » Continue Reading.

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TFW2005 member Nevermore has brought to our attention a new Transformers Authentics Bravo Arcee figure listing from ACD Distribution. The included image shows Arcee packaged on her card, displaying some nice artwork and giving us a view of her robot and car modes, plus the fact that she comes with a blaster accessory. A separate robot mode shot is also provided. The product description is as follows: Transformers Authentics Bravo Series figures feature popular Transformers characters like Optimus Prime and Megatron at a 4.5-inch scale. Experience the excitement of Transformers conversion play with figures that change between modes in » Continue Reading.

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The official A Bathing Ape website have updated their listing of the new Be@rbrick x Transformers Optimus Prime BAPE (R) Red now with images of the packaging and some new stock images. These Be@rbrick figures start out like cute, dumpy, cartoon bear versions of their classic selves, but like many pieces of Transformers merchandise – they transform into more traditionally proportioned robot modes. This is the third BAPE inspired Be@rbrick in the market following the Bape (R) green version and Bape black version. They are coming in the in the “200% size” standing 14.5 cm tall. This figure has just been out in Japan for yen7480 ($65.79) and it will be » Continue Reading.

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Thanks to our very own Jtprime17, we can confirm the product number for a new Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee 1-Step Changers assortment. There are not much details or images about this product, but it is likely to be Target exclusive repacks of 1-Step Changers toys. F4221 Tra BB one step ast Could these be 1-Step Cyberverse repacks? Your guess is as good as ours. Click on the discussion link below and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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TFNation shares another 2022 guest announcement: legendary voice actor Garry Chalk. Chalk is most famous for his performance as Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines (plus, of course, the annual holiday greetings), though he is also the first voice actor to play both Megatron and Optimus Prime, as he took on the Autobot leader in Armada, Energon, and Cybertron! You might also recognise him, of course, from Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, and live action Scooby-Doo, Power Rangers, Stargate SG-1 and Godzilla. Stay tuned to this space and the TFNation » Continue Reading.

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We recommend taking this with a grain of salt for now, but Twitter reporter Erik Davis has tweeted out what seems to be a release schedule for Paramounts upcoming films. Included on it is what appears to be the animated Transformers movie, listed as being announced for July 19, 2024, about one year after Rise of the Beasts is currently scheduled to be released. Of course given how the movie industry is ever-changing, especially right now, this could easily be altered in the future and is by no means concrete. As said above we suggest waiting until we learn » Continue Reading.

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Skydance Media, which co-financed and co-produced Transformers and G.I. Joe live-action movies for Paramount Pictures, is moving away from the big mountain in favor of Apple. However, it is stated that Skydance Media will still retain the rights to co-produce and co-finance Transformers & G.I. Joe franchises. But the terms of that are unclear at the moment. This move will likely put pressure on the Viacom subsidiary to seek out a new co-producer. Skydance Medias last outing with a movie based on a Hasbro property ended up in a financial disaster with Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins only raking in just » Continue Reading.

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Via Chefatron on Youtube we can share new in-hand images of the Transformers Legacy/Selects Deluxe Beast Wars Sandstorm. This figure is a redeco of the previous Kingdom Deluxe Scoponok toy now with a new Mutant head. The new deco is a homage to the Botcon 1999 Sandstorm figure. We have good comparison shots next to Kingdom Scorponok for you to spot all the differences. Check out all the images on this news post, as well as Chefatron video review, after the jump. Click on the discussion link below and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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PREVIEWSworld hits their catalog refresh button, providing an early look at Transformers titles scheduled for April in shops arrival dates: Beast Wars Annual 2022, Transformers #42, Beast Wars #15 & Wars End #3. Discuss the cover artwork, creator credits and synopsis details for these publications on the 2005 boards!   Transformers Beast Wars Annual 2022 (W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ryan Miller This collection of three stories centers on the characters we know and love from the IDW Transformers: Beast Wars series with some fun surprises and adventures. Featuring fantastic creative teams and wonderful art from Phillip Johnson, Sam Maggs, » Continue Reading.

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor Robot Kingdom brings you their newsletter for this week. See the highlights below and then read on for the complete listing!   ROBOTKINGDOM.COM Newsletter #1619 Airmail services to certain destinations subject to delay Hongkong Post  Notices (1109) Latest Update, NO Air Postal service to France, Canada and Australia. NO Postal service to Mexico. Only EMS Service available for USA, limited to 2kg per order. Hongkong Post  Press Releases (823) Vietnam Postal service fully resumed! UK Postal service fully resumed! South Korea Postal service fully » Continue Reading.

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Coming to us from The Hollywood Reporter we have official confirmation that, as had been rumored at the end of last year, IDW will indeed be losing both the Transformers and GI Joe licenses at the end of 2022. As stated on The Reporter: The company still has a years worth of stories planned, including a celebration of Joes 40th anniversary. The moves comes in the wake of The Hollywood Reporter reporting in December that Skybound, the imprint run by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, was in talks to pick up the license from Hasbro, the Rhode » Continue Reading.

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IDW Media Holdings, parent company of Transformers, Beast Wars and Wreckers — Tread & Circuits comics home IDW Publishing, released fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 results detailing a 4Q21 revenue net loss of $0.7 million compared to a net loss of $2.0 million in 4Q20 & a FY 2021 consolidated revenue decrease to $32.4 million from $38.2 million in FY 2020. IDW Publishings 4Q21 revenue increased to $6.9 million from $6.8 million in 3Q21, while its full FY 2021 revenue increased 6% to $25.3 million from $23.9 million in FY 2020. Munch the numbers metal for yourself » Continue Reading.

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Courtesy of 2005 Boards member SAF7 we can confirm that the new Transformers Studio Series Wave 8 Leader Coronation Starscream is out at US retail. This new redeco and slight retool of the Earthrise Starscream mold which includes the coronation parts and a Nemesis throne was found at a Target store in Greenwood, Indiana. Coronation Starscream come in a new Studio Series windowless box. Happy hunting!

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member Grifter Prime we have our first images of the color renders of the new X-Transbots Bullwark (Masterpiece Scale G1 Bulkhead). X-Transbots is bringing an interesting rendition of Transformers Animated/Prime Bulkhead in a more blocky G1-style design. The renders seems to show that the mold is based on X-Transbots Dante / Inferno and Da Vinci / Grapple Masterpiece figures. A nice alternative for your Masterpiece display for sure. Keep in mind that these are the first early renders and some changes will sure be done in the future updates. See all the images after the jump and then join to the » Continue Reading.

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Third party company Newage Toys, via their Facebook account, have shared images of the their H42G Shean (Legends Scale G1 Mirage) Golden Lagoon variant. This is new gold redeco shown by Newage, this time using their Legends scale G1 Mirage mold and giving us a new color variant of this mold. As with the H41D Jones (Legends Scale G1 Beachcomber) “Golden Lagoon” variant, this will be a limited release. See all the mirrored images attached to this news post and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

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Via the official Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter, we can share some new official in-hand images of the highly anticipated Studio Series Bumblebee Movie Wheeljack and Brawn.  We have a look at both figures in his robot modes as seen in the epic Cybertron battle and some good shots of their Cybertronian alt modes. These figures are planned for release in June 2022 for the Japanese market, but you can still find pre-orders for both of them via our sponsors links below which will ship this February 2022. See all the mirrored images after the jump and then share your » Continue Reading.

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Attention UK collectors! We can report that the new Transformers Kingdom Wave 4 Voyager is out in the UK. 2005 Boards member plymouth found Kingdom Tigatron at his local Smyths store. To top it all, Kingdom Wave 5 Deluxe Slammer has finally been found at the same store, some weeks later after the first sighting of Kingdom Pipes solid cases. Happy hunting!

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