Being an Optimus Prime collector in 2024 means you must have a tracker of something to keep track of each Optimus Prime figure released, no small thanks to the Transformers' 40th anniversary this year. One of these is the already-leaked reissue of the original G1 Optimus Prime figure, which will just be a vanilla reissue … Continue reading Anime Edition Anyone? “The Transformers” 40th Anniversary G1 Optimus Prime Reissue
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Collaboration on Steroids: Takara Tomy/T-Spark Launches “Synergenex” Line
Takara Tomy is no stranger when it comes to brand collaborations. In fact, they have already done multiple collaborations for their Transformers brand, and more recently, have collaborated with Bandai for their Zoids anniversary products. With the launch of their T-Spark hobby and collector-oriented label, they now have a chance to further solidify their collaboration … Continue reading Collaboration on Steroids: Takara Tomy/T-Spark Launches “Synergenex” Line
I’ll Get Them Cog-less: Yolopark “Transformers One” AMK Series Releases
Despite being a relatively new Transformers licensee, Yolopark has gained a good market share thanks to their "pre-assembled model kit" offerings. To those unaware, Yolopark has been selling non-transforming Transformers figures as model kits, and they're not the model kits you're thinking. They're more akin to Marvel Legends' Build-a-Figure offerings. And while I prefer Transformers … Continue reading I’ll Get Them Cog-less: Yolopark “Transformers One” AMK Series Releases
The Earthrise can now Rest: Transformers Studio Series ’86 Commander-class Optimus Prime
Since its release in 2020, Earthrise Optimus Prime held the title of being the de facto modern G1-inspired Optimus Prime figure for the mainline releases. It was also the first modern Optimus Prime figure to include a fully functional trailer, which was extensively reused for several variants. But with the introduction of the Studio Series … Continue reading The Earthrise can now Rest: Transformers Studio Series ’86 Commander-class Optimus Prime
I Thought This is a Race Exclusive? Solicitations up for Transformers ✕ Bingo Sports Optimus Prime
Last April, the Transformers brand and luxury car company Bingo Sports announced a collaboration as part of the Transformers' 40th anniversary. It will come in the form of Bingo Sports Optimus Prime, an extensive retool of Studio Series "Age of Extinction" Crosshairs. Its robot mode is based on Optimus Prime's appearance in the same film … Continue reading I Thought This is a Race Exclusive? Solicitations up for Transformers ✕ Bingo Sports Optimus Prime