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
Tag: Takara Tomy
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
The Discourse is Guaranteed: First Look at Transformers Age of the Primes NEXUS PRIME and LIEGE MAXIMO
It took us around a month but the end of January 2026 came with the newest set of Transformers leaks, this time for Age of the Primes. As of this post, we're down to Nexus Prime, Liege Maximo, and Vector Prime to complete The Thirteen and these leaks cover the first two. With the first … Continue reading The Discourse is Guaranteed: First Look at Transformers Age of the Primes NEXUS PRIME and LIEGE MAXIMO
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!
I Guess the Timelines are more Literal: Samurai-themed Transformers Timelines Optimus Prime & Starscream
New York Comic Con 2025 happened over the weekend and for the Transformers side of things, we got the usual announcements. That said, a couple fell right into my collecting wheelhouse, one of which is the 2026 Transformers Timelines set. If you recall, each Transformers Timelines release puts our familiar Transformers characters in not-so-familiar settings, … Continue reading I Guess the Timelines are more Literal: Samurai-themed Transformers Timelines Optimus Prime & Starscream