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
Tag: Generation 1
Stuff on the Office Desk: Transformers Legacy “A Hero is Born” Alpha Trion & Orion Pax
With the buzz surrounding the recently released Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer, I decided to take home Blast Punch Optimus Primal for a possible photo shoot (weird choice, I know). Taking their new spot as my office desk display pieces are Alpha Trion and Orion Pax, part of the 2022 Hasbro PulseCon exclusive "A … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: Transformers Legacy “A Hero is Born” Alpha Trion & Orion Pax
#4006 / Function-X / Positum (“Alligatorcon” Optimus Prime)
It's been a week since the folks over at the United States celebrated Thanksgiving and ate good servings of turkey. But unlike Americans, alligators don't need a specific occasion or celebration to munch on good servings of turkey. Actually, I don't know where I'm going with this but speaking of alligators, we have FansProject's Function-X … Continue reading #4006 / Function-X / Positum (“Alligatorcon” Optimus Prime)
Impressive Retools are Impressive: Transformers Legacy “A Hero is Born” Orion Pax & Alpha Trion Two-Pack
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 is really upon us, with the convention returning after two years due to circumstances we're all too familiar with. Despite the show returning, Hasbro decided to do things differently and not have any SDCC exclusive items. They instead opted to announce quite the number of figures and sets that would be … Continue reading Impressive Retools are Impressive: Transformers Legacy “A Hero is Born” Orion Pax & Alpha Trion Two-Pack
This is Not Kreo Folks! Lego Creator Expert Optimus Prime (10302)
Remember Kreo, Hasbro's attempt at the construction brick market that featured sets from their properties? They attempted to use their more popular properties, mostly Transformers, to gain traction to the brand but eventually failed. Years passed and instead of creating a competitive product, Hasbro and The Lego Group decided to collaborate and create what's possibly … Continue reading This is Not Kreo Folks! Lego Creator Expert Optimus Prime (10302)