As we head into Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 this Friday, we suddenly got leaked images of the upcoming Transformers Legacy: United Animated Universe Bumblebee figure, and that spawned a whole lot of unwarranted discourse, even borderline disrespectful towards the original designer Derrick J. Wyatt who passed away in 2021. Personally, I don't find any reason … Continue reading I Don’t Understand the Early Knee-jerk Reactions: “Transformers Legacy: Evolution” Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (Officially) Revealed
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One Shots / “That’s Just Michael Bay’s Prime, Part 1”
As far as the Transformers franchise goes, the name Michael Bay stirs quite the discourse among casual fans and enthusiasts. You may love him or hate him, but everybody agrees that he did help thrust the franchise into the mainstream audience. And with the live action movies going into a new continuity (contradicting comments from … Continue reading One Shots / “That’s Just Michael Bay’s Prime, Part 1”
Stuff on the Office Desk: Data Clerks with Blasters and Axes?
I recently got the Transformers Legacy: Evolution Amazon-exclusive "Humble Origins" two-pack of Senator Shockwave and Data Clerk Orion Pax. And I immediately sold off Senator Shockwave because I just wanted the Orion Pax figure, a retool of Siege Hound. I don't have any intentions of putting away those Iron Man figures anytime soon though. And … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: Data Clerks with Blasters and Axes?
It Looks Like a Large Mark 2 Armor: Marvel Legends Hydra Stomper (“What If…?” Season 2)
Speaking of Iron Man, or Iron Man-esque, here's another quick post. Hasbro has revealed another Marvel Legends wave, this time it's for Hydra Stomper as it appeared in the yet-to-be released What If...? season two. I assume it was initially scheduled to be released around this time. But with Marvel Studios deciding to take a … Continue reading It Looks Like a Large Mark 2 Armor: Marvel Legends Hydra Stomper (“What If…?” Season 2)
Stuff on the Off– Window Side: Comic Book Iron Man Spotlight!
I mentioned in my last office desk update that I'm having a renewed Iron Man kick and have decided to switch up my desk display pieces. For the longest time, I've had Transformers figures accompany me while I grind through daily work so having different displays is a pleasant change of pace. Not to mention … Continue reading Stuff on the Off– Window Side: Comic Book Iron Man Spotlight!