We've been seeing more and more of the new version of "Evasion Mode" Optimus Prime from Transformers: Age of Extinction, part of the Studio Series line. We also knew that the engineering of the original figure from 2014 was really good that Takara Tomy used the original mold and upscaled it for a couple more … Continue reading This is a Clear Attempt: Unsolicited Thoughts on Transformers Studio Series “Age of Extinction” Optimus Prime [Evasion Mode]
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Premium Finish in Essence: Transformers Dramatic Capture Series “Jetfire Combine” Set
Every Transformers collector, especially those who mainly primarily purchase "mainline" releases, are very aware that the paintjob will always take a hit when it comes to the budget allocation of figures. As such, fully painted figures are often relegated to event exclusives or Premium Finish releases. Enter the Dramatic Capture Series, a diorama-themed line intended … Continue reading Premium Finish in Essence: Transformers Dramatic Capture Series “Jetfire Combine” Set
One Shots / “That’s Just Michael bay’s Prime, Part 2”
It's not clear whether this was intentional on the part of writers and producers behind Michael Bay's Transformers movies, but the fandom generally agrees that over the span of these six movies, Optimus Prime has gradually transformed from a revered Autobot leader into a homicidal maniac. It's been a running joke among fans no thanks … Continue reading One Shots / “That’s Just Michael bay’s Prime, Part 2”
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”
One Shots / "That’s Just Prime"
Here's a quick photo shoot not meant to tell any story nor complete a narrative. I just wanted to show that in the midst of getting a lot of 1/144 scale RX-78-2 Gundam kits from Bandai Spirits recently, Optimus Prime is gettign the same treatment with the numerous Voyager class Optimus Prime figures Hasbro & Takara Tomy has been releasing in the last year or so.