First of all, we are not talking about any 2001 Space Odyssey collaboration. Takara Tomy have announced a special collaboration with famous Japanese vocational school HAL.   HAL is one of the largest vocational schools in Japan accredited by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a Professional Post-secondary Course for education IT and digital media in Japan. The students will make media for famous Takara Tomy brands like Zoids, Diaclone and Transformers. We have three special videos for our viewing pleasure. Each one is less than 2 minutes long, featuring some classic G1 characters like Optimus Prime, » Continue Reading.

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Hot on the heels of the reveals of Transformers Masterpiece MP-53+B Diaburnout and  Masterpiece Movie MPM-10R Revenge of the Fallen Starscream reveals, now international retailers are getting up their listings for these new figures. Great additions for your growing Masterpiece collection. Hit pur sponsors links below to get your copies! Sponsor Links: Transformers Masterpiece MP-53+B Diaburnout TFSource, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, Hobby Link Japan, The Chosen Prime, Toy Dojo, Ages » Continue Reading.

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Takara Tomy have officially announced the release of the Legacy Velocitron Speedia Collection as a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan. The following figure will be the first to be up for pre-order. All of them are scheduled for release by late January 2023: Transformers Legacy VS500 Collection TL EX-01 Autobot Blurr Transformers Legacy VS500 Collection TL EX-02 Dia Burn Out Transformers Legacy VS500 Collection TL EX-03 Road Rocket Transformers Legacy VS500 Collection TL EX-04 Road Hauler The pre-order window will be from August 10, 2022 to September 13, 2022. This should be the first wave for » Continue Reading.

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Takara Tomy continue with their rain of reveals today, and now we have our first look at the new Transformers Masterpiece MP-53+B Dia Burnout. This a new black redeco of the Masterpiece MP-53 Skids mold with a new head, inspired by the Diaclone black Honda City Turbo mold (which later became G1 Skids) which is also known as Burn Out in later modern renditions.  MP-53+B Dia Burnout will include 4 weapons (which were previously packed with Masterpiece Skids, Reboost and Crosscut), the mini motocompo and a golden hologram pilot (using Carly figurine included with MP-44 Optimus Prime). Dia Burnout will be a » Continue Reading.

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Hot on the heels of the reveal of the Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive Canon x Transformers Reflector R5 toy, Takara Tomy have updated their website with a page featuring new promotional images of the Canon x Transformers Optimus Prime R5 figure.  The new images show off Optimus Prime poseability as well as his accessories: the Matrix Of Leadership, lens shield and a mini Canon EOS R5 camera that can be held in Optimus hands. According to the information on Takara Tomy site, the EOS R5 alt mode has been planned to be as accurate as possible and it was reproduced » Continue Reading.

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Thanks to TFW2005 member Fc203 for sharing in our forums our first official images of the new Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive Canon x Transformers Reflector. Similar to the previously revealed Canon x Transformers Optimus Prime, this figure also transform into a realistic Canon EOS R5 camera. In fact, the mold seems just a slight retool of the Optimus Prime mold now featuring G1 Reflectors deco and head. It will include a mini G1 Reflector camera (it can split in three pieces), and a new Quantum Dial (instead of the Matrix). Reflector R5 will be sold as a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive for 19800 Yen ($146.66) » Continue Reading.

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Thanks to TFW2005 user Ultraq we have a look at our first stock images of the new Canon x Transformers Optimus Prime Crossover figure. On this new collaboration, Optimus Prime transforms into a realistic Canon EOS R5 camera. As we can see from the images, alt mode has been the priority here with Optimus robot mode torso formed by the central part of the camera. We can spot a Matrix Of Leadership inside the main lens/torso too. We are yet to see an official announcement, but Takara Tomy Twitter have announced that new products will be revealed this August 10. One of » Continue Reading.

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor The Chosen Prime brings you their newsletter for this week. See the highlights below and then read on for the complete listing!   We have new arrivals and pre-orders available this week including those presented below. Let us know if theres a particular figure youre looking for that isnt listed here or on the website. Happy shopping! LATEST PRE-ORDERS Super7 Thundercats Ultimates LION-O, CHEETARA, MONKIAN, and MUMM-RA » Continue Reading.

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Thanks to TFW2005 user, Ultraq we have stock images of the upcoming Legacy Blanker and Dead End. No word on preorder information yet, but the Hasbro team at SDCC said we should expect a Fan First Stream on the 16th. See the images after the jump and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

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Thanks to 2005 Boards member ultraq we can share for your our first stock images of the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece Movie MPM-10 Revenge Of The Fallen Starscream. This Masterpiece Movie MPM-10 Starscream redeco features the Revenge Of The Fallen Cybertronian tattoos and darker deco in both modes. The images doesnt seem to reveal any new parts, but we are yet to see an official reveal of this figure, so stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates. See all the new images after the break and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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TFW2005 friend and sponsor TFSource sent in their latest weekly newsletter. Check out the highlights below and then read on for the complete listing!    

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New third party company Wonderful-Trans have updated their Weibo account with images of the color prototype of their new WT01 Ronin (IDW Drift). This an impressive rendition of IDW Drift with a beautifully painted with a metallic finish and detailed sculpt, and standing 21 cm tall in robot mode. He comes with 3 swords and he can transform into an anime-style futuristic car. See all the mirrored images after the jump and then let us know your impressions on this new Drift figure on the 2005 Boards!

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Lessen the cranial load, strap on your protective Funko-brand mask, and lets just chill a bit with a post-convention / post-Rogers episode of WTF@TFW ! Vangelus discovers a mysterious mask-shaped cryptid, Aaron is thrown into the world of HVAC repair and TJ scrapes the bottom of the sea floor and finds& Harmony Gold? You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW  620  July 19 2022 Check out the WTF@TFW blog here. If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the » Continue Reading.

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Prime 1 Studio Facebook have updated an official gallery and product information of their new PMTFB-03DXS Beast Wars Transmetal 2 Megatron Statue.  This statue is planned for Prime 1 Studio Museum Masterline line and it will come in two versions: Standard and Deluxe, each one featuring different parts. Read on for more details: PMTFB-03 MEGATRON TRANSMETAL 2 (BEAST WARS: TRANSFORMERS) Statue Size approx. 29 inches tall [H:74cm W:64cm D:55cm] Beast Wars: Transformers Transmetal 2-themed, lava base featuring Tarantulas PMTFB-03DXS MEGATRON TRANSMETAL 2 DELUXE BONUS VERSION (TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS)  Statue Size approx. 29 inches tall [H:74cm W:64cm D:55cm] Three » Continue Reading.

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Summer continues to be relentless upon Transformer toy collectors’ wallets as we have another exciting sighting of new Transformers found at US retail. This time around we the new Core class figures of 86’ Wheelie and Ratchet. Both were found at a Target store in Van Nuys, California! A second sighting was also reported on Twitter in Idaho, also at a Target. Add these two to your shopping list alongside the other new Buzzworthy exclusive figures at Target and share your sightings on the 2005 Boards!  

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August has started with a quite active week. We have Shattered Glass Blaster in Australia, Studio Series Sludge in Italy, Legacy Velocitron toys in Malaysia, Rescue Bots toys in Peru, H.I.S.S Tank Megatron and new Legacy Deluxes in Philippines, new Studio Series toys in Russia, and LEGO Optimus Prime, Shattered Glass, Velocitron, Masterpiece Blackout and the big Legacy Metroplex in Singapore. Shattered Glass Blaster In Australia – 2005 Boards member Fishsticks was lucky to find SG Blaster at EB Games Colonnades, Noarlunga SA. Studio Series Wave 9 Leader In Italy – 2005 Boards member JazzLuca spotted Studio Series Sludge at SME Marcon. Legacy Velocitron » Continue Reading.

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Renegade Game Studios have updated listings with a for the core rulebook of their Transformers Tabletop Roleplaying Game. This game is the 3rd in Renegade’s installment of licensed RPGs for Hasbro properties following their previously released Power Rangers and G.I. Joe RPGs. You have several alternatives to get this 290-page core rulebook with all you need to play this new game: Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook digital copy  $38.50 Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook physical book  $55.00 Transformers Roleplaying Game Deluxe Core Rulebook Pre-Order  $55.00 Both regular and deluxe physical copies will also include a digital » Continue Reading.

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Newage Toys have revealed via their Weibo account  images of the color prototypes of their new H48G Pocahontas & H48N Ninja Dickey (Legends Scale Paradron Medic & Nightbird). These are redecos and retools of Newage H48 Maschinenmensch (Legends scale G1 Arcee). Read on for some details about each new variant.  H48G Pocahontas  Green and gray redeco inspired by G1 Paradron Medic. Includes a ladle, 2 pairs of hands and 2 guns. H48N Ninja Dickey  Retool and redeco into G1 Nightbird. Includes a sword, a sai and a pair of interchangeable hands. See all the new images after the break » Continue Reading.

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Via Baidu user cendolking we have our first in-hand images of the robot mode of the highly anticipated Transformers Studio Series 86 Voyager Ironhide. Following our previously seen images of Ironhides alt mode, we finally have a proper look at the robot mode of this completely new Voyager class mold. As we can see from the images, it doesnt use any partsforming and most of the van panel are compressed in the legs and feet. Ironhide features a very nice articulation range and cartoon-accurate sculpt. We also have comparison shots next to Earthtise Leader Class Optimus Prime which let us see » 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 #1646 NO postal service available to Russia, Peru, Chile, Brunei, Isreal, Brazil, Iceland, Bolivia, Guam, Ukraine. Please do not place order at the moment. Types of services currently available to overseas destinations Hongkong Post  Notices (1233) Airmail services to certain destinations subject to delay Hongkong Post  Notices (1227) South Korea: All post services are available. UK: All post services are » Continue Reading.

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