Last February, Takara Tomy via their T-Spark collector-oriented brand, announced a new line of Transformers figures called Transformers Overgear. They're meant to be grittier and a more militaristic take on the Transformers characters we're familiar with. Part of the official announcement were OG-01 Ironhide and OG-02 Blackout, with OG-03 Optimus Prime revealed as a gray … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: Transformers OVERGEAR Optimus Prime – Full Reveal
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Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: Realize Model Murasame Liger
A few days ahead of the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026, the good folks at T-Spark revealed one of their next releases in the Realize Model line, the Murasame Liger as seen in Zoids: Genesis. Unlike the other, and I guess more familiar Zoids, the Murasame Liger was created specifically for Genesis and it doesn't appear … Continue reading Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026: Realize Model Murasame Liger
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
Now Dirtier and Grittier: New “Transformers OVERGEAR” Line Revealed
The absence of a live-action Transformers feature film leaves a void within collectors that don't prefer the blockier, G1-styled Generations figures or the gimmick-heavy younger-oriented offerings from Cyberworld or Wild King. There are those who prefer a more realistic and grittier take on these robots in disguise. And after several years of absence, Takara Tomy, … Continue reading Now Dirtier and Grittier: New “Transformers OVERGEAR” Line Revealed
Zoids Battle Films! New Zoids Realize Model Reveals!
Taking our sights off the Bandai Spirits reveals, we have a couple of interesting new Realize Model kits for Zoids. As far as my more limited knowledge of Zoids go, these are new, or at least inspired by existing designs. To help build hype for these kits, Takara Tomy even released a 3-minute gorgeously animated … Continue reading Zoids Battle Films! New Zoids Realize Model Reveals!