When Takara Tomy announced Transformers Missing Link Optimus Prime/Convoy, I also somewhat started hunting for a proper G1 Optimus Prime figure. I know there it already has countless reprints, recolors, and reissues, but I've yet to get a figure that's as close as possible to the original, until now. Spot the difference! There are many … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: More G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
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More 40th Anniversary Collaborations: Transformers ✕ Bingo Sports
While everyone was looking at the newly announced Masterpiece figures, Takara Tomy also dropped another Transformers collaboration project as part of the franchise's 40th anniversary. Bingo Sports, a Japanese premium car services company, is collaborating with the Transformers brand to enter a Transformers-themed Corvette C7 GT3-R in the Japan Cup, or the Fanatec GT World … Continue reading More 40th Anniversary Collaborations: Transformers ✕ Bingo Sports
Double Masterpiece Announcements! Transformers MP-60 Ginrai & MPG-09 Super Ginrai
2024 is the 40th anniversary of Transformers, and fans are looking forward to some of the upcoming figures as part of the celebration. Outside of future mainline release leaks, last week saw leaks for the next Masterpiece releases. Yes, releases as Takara Tomy finally announced the next two Masterpiece figures: MP-60 Ginrai and MPG-09 Super … Continue reading Double Masterpiece Announcements! Transformers MP-60 Ginrai & MPG-09 Super Ginrai
One Shots / “Subversion of Expectations”
Mobile Suit Gundam made its premiere in April of 1979, making 2024 the 45th anniversary of the franchise. Subsequent Gundam series followed suit, having premieres in April before the more recent practice of starting in October. That said, we did another April premiere last year with the second half of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch … Continue reading One Shots / “Subversion of Expectations”
Today’s Robits: Mini Action Voltron Vehicle Force
While I don't do these haul posts like I used to, I do make exceptions for, well, more exceptional releases. And one just came earlier today. Four years ago, during the height of what-we-shall-not-name, I wrote a blog post about Action Toys' Mini Action line and how it was the best representation of how I … Continue reading Today’s Robits: Mini Action Voltron Vehicle Force