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
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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)