It's been a couple of months since the "mainline" Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Voyager class Optimus Prime has started getting into the hands of collectors, in one way or another. But given that we're only a couple of months away, as of this post, from the movie, the figure is finally appearing on shelves, … Continue reading Also, More Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
Tag: Live Action
“Getter Robo” Live Action Film Project Goes to Kickstarter!
Back in 2021, I saw myself in a Getter Robo craze thanks to the premiere of the Getter Robo Arc anime, based on the manga of the same title from Ken Ishikawa who meant to end the whole Getter Robo saga with this title. However, due to Ken Ishikawa's unfortunate passing, the manga was never … Continue reading “Getter Robo” Live Action Film Project Goes to Kickstarter!
Finally, Some Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
This is probably old news to a good portion of Transformers enthusiasts thanks to these figures appearing earlier in some markets, but official images of both the packaging and the actual toy itself for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal, the "mainline" Voyager class figure, are finally online. And they basically confirm some of … Continue reading Finally, Some Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Control Art and my Unsolicited Thoughts
This may be a piece of relatively old news, but I still want to give some unsolicited thoughts on it. Last week, Takara Tomy opened the Japanese website for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts where we got new official renders of the Transformers appearing in the movie. More importantly, we finally get a good look … Continue reading “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Control Art and my Unsolicited Thoughts
Full Reveal After 3 Years: “Voltes V: Legacy” 5-Minute Trailer
For the past three years, Philippine TV network GMA has been providing teasers for Voltes V: Legacy during their New Year's Eve celebration program. To those unfamiliar, Voltes V: Legacy is their live action version of the classic super robot show, made in cooperation with TOEI. But of course, we know what happened in 2020 … Continue reading Full Reveal After 3 Years: “Voltes V: Legacy” 5-Minute Trailer