Robot Mode Debut! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” AMK Pro X Apelinq

During the opening scene of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, we were given a glimpse of Apelinq, the Maximal leader who sacrificed himself so that Optimus Primal and the rest of the Maximals, along with the Transwarp Key, can escape Scouge and Unicron. We only saw Apelinq in beast mode, which is an obvious derivative … Continue reading Robot Mode Debut! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” AMK Pro X Apelinq

Stuff on the Office Desk: Collaboration Primes

I was initially aiming at finally bringing some Gunpla to the office desk, especially following my two viewings of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. But with Lunar Cruiser Prime arriving a couple of weeks ago, I decided to pivot from that plan and have another round of Transformers figures on the desk. To those unfamiliar, … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: Collaboration Primes

Looks Better than Studio Series? “Transformers One” Prime Changers

Still more from Transformers One, we also got a couple of the mainline toys revealed besides the one Studio Series Optimus Prime figure. Contrary to what happened with Rise of the Beasts where we got the gimmick toys and the "core" series figures, it looks like Transformers One will just have one mainline, with the … Continue reading Looks Better than Studio Series? “Transformers One” Prime Changers

Not-so-Quickie! “Transformers One” Optimus Prime Revealed (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Revised with package and release information Following the release of the Transformers One trailer from space (!) we finally got official information regarding the Optimus Prime leaked yesterday. First and foremost, this is indeed Optimus Prime, which is a rather odd choice given that Transformers One would focus on Orion Pax and D-16 who'll … Continue reading Not-so-Quickie! “Transformers One” Optimus Prime Revealed (UPDATED)

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!