Being an Optimus Prime collector in 2024 means you must have a tracker of something to keep track of each Optimus Prime figure released, no small thanks to the Transformers' 40th anniversary this year. One of these is the already-leaked reissue of the original G1 Optimus Prime figure, which will just be a vanilla reissue … Continue reading Anime Edition Anyone? “The Transformers” 40th Anniversary G1 Optimus Prime Reissue
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Collaboration on Steroids: Takara Tomy/T-Spark Launches “Synergenex” Line
Takara Tomy is no stranger when it comes to brand collaborations. In fact, they have already done multiple collaborations for their Transformers brand, and more recently, have collaborated with Bandai for their Zoids anniversary products. With the launch of their T-Spark hobby and collector-oriented label, they now have a chance to further solidify their collaboration … Continue reading Collaboration on Steroids: Takara Tomy/T-Spark Launches “Synergenex” Line
I’ll Get Them Cog-less: Yolopark “Transformers One” AMK Series Releases
Despite being a relatively new Transformers licensee, Yolopark has gained a good market share thanks to their "pre-assembled model kit" offerings. To those unaware, Yolopark has been selling non-transforming Transformers figures as model kits, and they're not the model kits you're thinking. They're more akin to Marvel Legends' Build-a-Figure offerings. And while I prefer Transformers … Continue reading I’ll Get Them Cog-less: Yolopark “Transformers One” AMK Series Releases
Takara Tomy Once Again Cooked: Transformers 40th Selection Lio Convoy
To those unaware, Transformers, as a franchise, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, and both Hasbro and Takara Tomy are doing multiple campaigns as part of the celebration. Takara Tomy is doing the Transformers 40th Selection line where, as the name implies, selected figures across the brand will be getting the premium treatment. One … Continue reading Takara Tomy Once Again Cooked: Transformers 40th Selection Lio Convoy
U Got Options! The Robot Spirits & SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Grendizer (Grendizer U)
Tamashii Nations' reveal of the new <Side SUPER> subline within The Robot Spirits covered two figures. First is Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy and the second is also a contemporary adaptation of a classic mecha anime. I'm talking about Grendizer from Grendizer U and we'll check out two options available if you want an … Continue reading U Got Options! The Robot Spirits & SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Grendizer (Grendizer U)