TFW2005 is proud to announce another sister site, one that has especially strong ties to TFW2005 since it's early years - Toyark.com!

This time around though, The Toyark is a bit different. No longer is it the collection/photo archive site run by the awesome and infamous Choppaface, but rather a "2005-esque" style site dedicated to ALL TOYS, not just Transformers.

The domiain had expired, and was in the hands of squatters for years. But we worked out a deal and got it back, and are now launching what we believe is a fitting tribute to the Toyark legacy that started right here at TFW2005 way back when.

It is still in it's baby phases, so a lot of adjustments will be needed. We want to tailor it as much as we can to what you as the fans want from a Toy news and discussion website. So please feel free to head on over there and leave your feedback (there are multiple threads asking for it around the site).

Also, we have imported a chunk of active TFW2005 user accounts over there to start off with. You can log into the site with your TFW2005 username and password if you so desire. You can see more details about that here here.

We ask that the 2005 crew from here show their face over there as much as possible and help build it into the beast that we all know it can be. But it's up to you, the fans to do that. These sites are all about community, and we need you to help us build a new one we can all enjoy in the years to come.

So, in short check out TOYARK.COM!

In an interview with The Dish Rag that appears in the Los Angeles Times, Isabel Lucas reveals that she was involved in several action scenes that involved stunts in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. She briefly describes one of the stunts, in which she describes that she was lifted above rooftops with the aid of a harness. This type of action may not be surprising, given the information regarding her character that has previously been reported through the TFW TF2 Insider. Although people connected to the movie have stated that the college that both Sam and Alice attend will not use a real college name, Isabel states that both Sam and her are Princeton students.

A seller on Yahoo! Japan has listed an auction for the next Henkei release, C-11 Ironhide. He's scheduled for release tomorrow and has a few differences from the Universe version of Ironhide, including a yellow stripe on the vehicle mode, a silver painted face and chromed grill, headlights and weapon.

Comics Continuum has posted a list of solicitations from IDW Publishing for a February 2009 release. Due out in February Transformers-wise is:

All Hail Megatron #8
All Hail Megatron Volume 1 Trade Paperback
Maximum Dinobots #3
Revelation Trade Paperback
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #2
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Alliance #3
Best of UK: City of Fear #1
War Within Omnibus

Click on the Comics Continuum link above to view the entire list of IDW solicitations or click on the Discuss button to read preview excerpts (containing some spoilers) from the Transformers entries.

IDW Publishing's Transformers Editor Denton Tipton has updated his From the Tip blog with several items. The first is a preview of the Reign of Starscream trade paperback, which is due out today in the United States at comic book stores. The second item is an updated list of IDW Transformers comics due out through December 17, 2008. Due out now through December 17th are:

November 19 (Today) - Spotlight: Optimus Prime 3-D, Reign of Starscream TPB, Animated Vol. 1 (3rd printing), Animated Vol. 3 (2nd printing), Animated Vol. 5 (2nd printing)
November 26 - All Hail Megatron #5
December 3 - Best of UK: Time Wars #5, Animated: The Arrival #5
December 10 - Maximum Dinobots #1, More than Meets the Eye Vol. 2 TPB
December 17 - Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel Alliance #1

GrimlockAutobot of our 2005 Boards has sighted the Walmart exclusive Animated two-packs at a Walmart in Maryland. There are two sets available, as we reported when we first learned about these figures: Optimus Prime (from The Battle Begins set) vs. Blackarachnia and Prowl vs. Megatron (from The Battle Begins set). The price of each two-pack is $14.96 USD. Click on the image to the left for an archived solicitation picture of the Optimus Prime/Blackarachnia two-pack.

An auction has appeared on Yahoo Japan that provides our first look at the box art, front and back, for MP-07 Masterpiece Thundercracker. MP-07 Masterpiece Thundercracker is officially released in Japan this Friday, November 21st. Click on the image to the left to check out the box art.

A new running change has been discovered on Transformers Animated Voyager Optimus Prime! In new assortments the toy now sports an Autobot symbol on his left shoulder. The symbol is silver on a white background. Click the thumbnail to the left to see it for yourself!

TFW2005 has been updated with the seventeenth episode of our Transformers Podcast, WTF @ TFW! This week features the talents of Vangelus, Drew Eiden, Buzzbeak, and Gogdog. You can download it and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 17.

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts (or not), you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

A new ebay auction by tfctoy for upcoming Universe Classics 2.0 release Smokescreen contains new pictures, one of which reveals his bio! Read it on Smokescreen's resource page here:

Smokescreen - Transformers Universe Classics 2.0 - Transformers Resources

Also, take a look at the rest of the new pictures by clicking on the image to the left.

TFClub has posted new images of the previously mentioned mouth plate for the upcoming Shadow Commander armor from Fan's Projects. Take a look at both new pictures by clicking on the image to the left.

Another great custom piece from Fansproject is now in stock at TFSource! The much anticipated gas tank / blaster and Matrix set for your Binaltech or Alternators Optimus Prime is now available! Limited to just 2000 pieces worldwide, this exclusive custom piece from Fansproject is a great add-on to any collection and TFsource has a limited amount of stock remaining for sale. Act now to avoid disappointment! Click here to go to the order page.

German Transformers Board ntf-archive.de has uncovered the German title for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen! In Germany, Revenge of the Fallen will be known as Transformers - Die Rückkehr (or in English, Transformers - The Return).

Does this title hold any deeper meaning, or does it merely refer to the fact that the Autobots are returning to the big screen for another summer blockbuster? Sound off on our 2005 Boards!

The TF08 forums have posted another gallery of upcoming Universe Classics 2.0 release Smokescreen. Click on the image to the left to take a look at all the images.

Several sightings have been reported regarding Wave 2 of the Star Wars Clone Wars Transformers Crossover assortment being sighted at retail in the United States. They have been sighted at several place across the nation, including a Super Target in South Elgin, Illinois. New figures from the assortment are Imperial Trooper/AT-AT, Emperor Palpatine/Imperial Shuttle (Black), and Clone Pilot/Republic Gunship. The Clone Pilot/Republic Gunship is actually a repaint and remold, with longer doors and new nose art. Comparison pictures of this new repaint/remold with the older versions can be seen on our 2005 boards thanks to Leemon. Click on the image to the left for picture proof from the South Elgin, IL sighting.