Another auction on Taobao has revealed a new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toy. The character is listed as Knockout, and transforms into a motorcycle.
Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar
A Transformers-themed pub is in the running to be crowned Britain’s Best Home Bar, in a competition being run by Liberty Games. The winning bar, chosen… [more]
TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review
This last weekend saw yet another Transformers convention take over the Metropole Hilton, in Birmingham. These weekends have become a staple of my summer… [more]
Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour
Every year, since 2011, the nerds from TheTF.Net forum (now a Facebook group, because running a forum proved too much like hard work) have met for a weekend… [more]
Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff
This weekend saw our annual forum meet being held in the Welsh capital of Cardiff. Each year we meet in a different town or city in the UK, alternating… [more]
Video Footage from Transforce in 2001
Almost 18 years ago (crikey, has it been that long?) we wrote a review of our visit to Transforce in August 2001. It was a seriously hot day, but a great… [more]
New Photos of Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Toy
New photos of a Forklift truck have appeared on auction site taobao, and is expected to appear in the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen toy line. It isn’t known who exactly this character is, but rumour has it that he is Scrapper, leader of the constructicons.
First Colour Images of Masterpiece Grimlock
e-hobby have put up the first colour images of MP-08 Grimlock. Shown are his Dino mode and robot mode holding his sword. There are no signs of his crown or brain transfer device. Overall, the figure shows a very similar colour scheme to his G1 counterpart.
Grimlock is due out in March 09.
Images of Animated Bumper Battlers Workzone Bulkhead & Stealth Ninja Jazz
Wal*Mart.com have provided the first images of some new Transfromers Animated Bumper Battlers, Autobot Stealth Ninja Jazz and Workzone Bulkhead.
No date has been provided, so look out or them next year as part of the 5th wave (probably).
Masterpiece Grimlock Size Comparison
A poster at Actoys.net has compiled a group of images together which provide a good indication of how tall Masterpiece Grimlock will be.
As you can seem he will be slightly shorter than Masterpiece Optimus Prime in robot mode, but his dino mode will be the same height as Prime. This should help it fit in with other Masterpiece figures.
Universe Silverbolt & Stormcloud out in UK
Multiple sightings (including my own) have reported that Transformers Universe ultras Silverbolt and Storm Cloud are out now in the UK, having been found in Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores. The figures cost £24.99 each and are waves 2 and 3 respectively. The figures can also be found on Hasbro Toy Shop, here and here.
Animated Stealth Lockdown out in UK
Another new Transformers: Animated figure makes it to the UK, this time being Deluxe Stealth Lockdown, which comes with Legends Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The figure costs £19.99 and was spotted in Tesco by forum member iprimus.
In North America, the figure was a store exclusive to Target.
Official Images of International Robot Heroes Blind Packs
TFW2005.com have received official images of the new line of Transformers movie Robot Heroes “blind packs” that will be coming to international stores, exactly where, like all things, is unknown, but expect a UK release.
To be included in these packs are Autobot Jazz, Bumblebee, Grimlock, Insecticon, Mirage, Rodimus, Shockwave, Soundwave and Starscream.
Better Look at Masterpiece Grimlock
Another magazine scan, but this time giving us a clearer look at Masterpiece Grimlock’s heigh, with a comparison his his G1 toy. There are also shots of the crown and mind swap device.
Thanks to forum member dejavufor the scan.
Official Images of Roadbuster Ultra Magnus and Jetfire & Jetstorm
TFW2005 have received official images for two Transformers: Animated sets, Roadbuster Ultra Magnus and the Jetfire & Jetstorm 2-Pack.
Roadbuster Ultra Magnus is a wave 4 figure, whilst the Jetfire & Jetstorm 2-pack is wave 2, following on from the Optimus Prime V Megatron Battle Begins pack.
