Tamashii Nation 2024 came and went this past weekend and there was a whole slew of figure displays, for both tagged as commercialization confirmed and those who have the "display only" name card, much to the frustration of collectors. I wasn't interested with anything Gundam-related but there are a couple of confirmed figures that got … Continue reading From New to “I Don’t Know:” Tamashii Nation 2024 Quick Thoughts
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Original or Final Form? The Robot Spirits RX-78F00/E Gundam
Both Hobby and Collector Divisions of Bandai Spirits decided to reveal new and upcoming products this week. The Hobby Division revealed their Q2 2025 products, which were unfortunately quite lackluster. So, I'm turning my attention to Tamashii Nations with their annual Tamashii Nation event and this particular figure caught my attention. This is a figure … Continue reading Original or Final Form? The Robot Spirits RX-78F00/E Gundam
And We’re Getting Another One! Studio Series “Transformers: Devastation” Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime collectors are in agreement that the Voyager-class Studio Series '86 version is currently definitive G1 cartoon/animation-accurate rendition of the character. But that doesn't mean Hasbro would just stop there as there are other versions of Optimus Prime that exactly looks like it came from the original G1 cartoon but technically doesn't. Boxes are … Continue reading And We’re Getting Another One! Studio Series “Transformers: Devastation” Optimus Prime
One Shots / “40-Year Legacy”
Every year is an anniversary, and 2024 is a special one for Transformers fans as it's the 40th of the franchise. Besides the usual deluge of commemorative figures and merchandize, this year's highlight is the release of "Transformers One," arguably one of, if not the best film in the franchise. What started in 1984 as … Continue reading One Shots / “40-Year Legacy”
Ape vs. Ape… linq: Transformers Studio Series Apelinq (Rise of the Beasts)
Just a day after its official reveal at MCM Comic Con in London, equally British YouTube reviewer PrimeVsPrime has gotten himself a copy of Transformers Studio Series Voyager-class Apelinq from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), his method of figure acquisition withstanding. So, I just wanted to equally share mainly comparison shots between this figure … Continue reading Ape vs. Ape… linq: Transformers Studio Series Apelinq (Rise of the Beasts)