When compared to modern Transformers releases, the original Generation 1 figures are miles behind in terms of articulation and proportions, though they do are ahead in terms of durability thanks to more die cast content. There's also a persistent nostalgia when looking at them despite how they look. If only there's something to bridge the … Continue reading I May Have Splurged on These Two: Transformers Missing Link Convoy / Optimus Prime
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#4012 / Transformers: Rise of the Beasts / Optimus Prime
I recently picked up the Studio Series version of Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime and I almost forgot that I already shot the gallery of the mainline Voyager class figure. Many have said this, and I also agree that while the Studio Series is the categorically better version, that's not saying that you should … Continue reading #4012 / Transformers: Rise of the Beasts / Optimus Prime
I Should Resume Watching the Anime: S.H.Figuarts “NieR:Automata ver 1.1a” 2B
2B is technically not mecha, but she's an android. And the franchise does feature mechanical lifeforms and actual mecha, so go figure. Prior to its initial premiere earlier this year, I had every intention of watching and keeping up with NieR:Automata ver 1.1a as episodes dropped. But thanks to production issues, episodes got delayed indefinitely, … Continue reading I Should Resume Watching the Anime: S.H.Figuarts “NieR:Automata ver 1.1a” 2B
Stuff on the Office Desk: Here Comes the Armada
Coming from my office desk post last week, I got my copy of Legacy: Evolution Armada Universe Optimus Prime last week and it is a really amazing Transformers figure. It's not perfect, especially my copy with that core Optimus Prime torso non-locking issue, but it's still a great one. So much so that I decided … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: Here Comes the Armada
This Can’t Come Soon Enough! Mini Action Voltron Vehicle Force
Ever since Action Toys revealed gray prototypes of the Mini Action figures for both Voltron Lion and Vehicle Force, I've been eagerly anticipating their release, despite not having anything outside of those gray prototype images, last seen in a show earlier this year. We did see the ES Gokin versions get released so it's more … Continue reading This Can’t Come Soon Enough! Mini Action Voltron Vehicle Force