What’s with the Long Face Plate? “Transformers: EarthSpark” Warrior-class Optimus Prime #SDCC2022

One of the things Transformers fans were expecting to get more information out of San Diego Comic-Con 2022 is the new Nickelodeon series Transformers: EarthSpark. These include some teaser footage and, of course, the accompanying toys. You can check out the teaser footage below (at least until Hasbro/Paramount decides to take it down) and then … Continue reading What’s with the Long Face Plate? “Transformers: EarthSpark” Warrior-class Optimus Prime #SDCC2022

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)

Making its Transformation Less Nonsense: Transformers Studio Series Galvatron

I can certainly say that I'm not an apologist for Transformers: Age of Extinction for all its plot holes and nonsense. But one of the things I can appreciate from the movie is Galvatron's design, not the character or his motivations, just its design. That said, its transformation is also nonsense, basically breaking down into … Continue reading Making its Transformation Less Nonsense: Transformers Studio Series Galvatron

Leaked Chinese Toys are Back! “Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime

As previously reported, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the follow up to 2008's Bumblebee was supposed to be released in June 2022 but was instead delayed a full year to June 2023. This creates the same merchandising conundrum as Black Widow where toys are already planned to be on sale a couple of months prior … Continue reading Leaked Chinese Toys are Back! “Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime

Classic Yet Modern: Marvel Legends Iron Man (Iron Man Vol. 6)

We may not have an in-person Toy Fair this year, but that doesn't stop companies from doing major reveals and announcements. For Hasbro, this one is more of a regular deal as they do these Fan First events almost on a weekly basis, focusing on a different license each time. They opened the week with … Continue reading Classic Yet Modern: Marvel Legends Iron Man (Iron Man Vol. 6)