I don't normally delve into Masterpiece/Masterpiece-adjacent Transformers figures, mainly due to how they don't scale with mainline figures. Well, then came MPG-09 Super Ginrai (or Powermaster Optimus Prime), and while I hoped it was a one-off thing, it was like a Pandora's Box is just waiting to be opened. Lo and behold we got this … Continue reading Speculation Time! Transformers MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Gen. Revealed!
Tag: Action Figures
Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
I wanted to post this around the weekend of the event but knowing my schedule, you get the idea. Regardless, I still wanted to get some thoughts on the Soul of Chogokin Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy whose prototype was on display during the Tamashii Nations Spot Pop-Up a couple of weeks ago in … Continue reading Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
A Wild Optimus Appears! New “Transformers: Wild King” Figures & Anime Revealed
With Transformers EarthSpark seemingly at the end of its run, Takara Tomy has announced a new Transformers anime. In fact, this is the first Japanese-produced show in 10 years, with Transformers Go! being the last one. Rumors of a new gimmick-based line have surfaced recently and this is basically what these rumors are all about. … Continue reading A Wild Optimus Appears! New “Transformers: Wild King” Figures & Anime Revealed
One Shots / “United by Scale”
I consider myself a casual Transformers collector, focusing on mainline or Generations-scaled Optimus Prime figures. I also steer clear of the Masterpiece line or similarly-themed third-party releases. However, I recently made an exception with Transformers MPG Super Ginrai, which I personally consider as a Powermaster Optimus Prime figure, because it scales well with my mainline … Continue reading One Shots / “United by Scale”
Scrander Cross… Literally: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side SUPER⟩ Mazinger X
In December 2024, Tamashii Nations opened pre-orders for The Robot Spirits <Side SUPER> Spazer & Mazinger Z set from Grendizer U. And if you saw the preview video from the Bandai Spirits YouTube channel, then you will notice how small Mazinger Z is when compared to Grendizer. You can check out the video below in … Continue reading Scrander Cross… Literally: The Robot Spirits ⟨Side SUPER⟩ Mazinger X