UPDATE: Added HG Scopedog box art. Since site affiliate HobbyLink Japan has already charged me for this kit, I might as well check out the packaging for the HG Scopedog from Armored Trooper Votoms. And in keeping with the theme of the series it comes with, or packaging of the older kits if any, the … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: October 2023 (Updated)
Tag: Optimus Prime
Commons and Differences: Transformers Missing Link Convoy/Optimus Prime
Before I delve into my unsolicited, and way delayed, thoughts on this, I just wanted to be clear that this is just me compiling the series of tweets (or posts as they're called now) the Takara Tomy social account posted after announcing Transformers Missing Link Convoy/Optimus Prime. Which means, there's nothing new to see here, … Continue reading Commons and Differences: Transformers Missing Link Convoy/Optimus Prime
Stuff on the Office Desk: THat’s one Heavy Prime
When I started collecting Optimus Prime figures oh so many years ago, I restricted myself to the Deluxe class size/price point. This limits the figures I can buy, which isn't good for collecting but definitely good for my finances. I eventually eased on that restriction because I am missing a lot of great releases. I … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: THat’s one Heavy Prime
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”
I Don’t Understand the Early Knee-jerk Reactions: “Transformers Legacy: Evolution” Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (Officially) Revealed
As we head into Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 this Friday, we suddenly got leaked images of the upcoming Transformers Legacy: United Animated Universe Bumblebee figure, and that spawned a whole lot of unwarranted discourse, even borderline disrespectful towards the original designer Derrick J. Wyatt who passed away in 2021. Personally, I don't find any reason … Continue reading I Don’t Understand the Early Knee-jerk Reactions: “Transformers Legacy: Evolution” Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (Officially) Revealed