UPDATE: Photos and release information added from the official solicitation. Following the leaks from several months ago, and the official pipeline reveal during the last Transformers live stream, Transformers designer Mark Maher (IG/@marclonus) posted what I assume to be test shots of the upcoming G1 Universe Optimus Prime figure. This follows a single image leak … Continue reading Great Alternative to the “Missing Link” Version: “Transformers Legacy: United” G1 Universe Optimus Prime! (Updated)
Tag: Generation 1
Quickie! The ‘Missing Link’ Optimus Prime Concept, but in Reverse
One of the upcoming Transformers figures leaked several months ago was that of a Deluxe class Optimus Prime inspired by his G1 design. I initially thought this would be a Studio Series '86 version from The Transformers: The Movie since they also revealed a new Studio Series Bumblebee styled after the same movie. But it … Continue reading Quickie! The ‘Missing Link’ Optimus Prime Concept, but in Reverse
Stuff on the Office Desk: More G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
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!
Stuff on the Office Desk: G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
Last year's announcement of Transformers Missing Link Optimus Prime created massive hype leading up to its release. And upon its release, all the hype paid off with such a good figure. We're not sure if Takara Tomy will continue the line with more characters, but I believe it will be a missed opportunity if they … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
Commons and Differences: Transformers Missing Link Convoy/Optimus Prime
Before I delve into my unsolicited, and way delayed, thoughts on this, I just wanted to be clear that this is just me compiling the series of tweets (or posts as they're called now) the Takara Tomy social account posted after announcing Transformers Missing Link Convoy/Optimus Prime. Which means, there's nothing new to see here, … Continue reading Commons and Differences: Transformers Missing Link Convoy/Optimus Prime