One Shots / “The Fallen, Office Invader”

It's your typical workday week, and the rush hour traffic outside turned out to be typically egregious. After pondering, you decided to wait for the hustle and bustle to calm down and stay a little bit more in the office. Then you suddenly hear some commotion and a rather unworldly voice echoing from the other … Continue reading One Shots / “The Fallen, Office Invader”

Box Art Extravaganza: October 2023 (Updated)

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)

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

#4009B / Transformers Generations – Power of the Primes / Optimal Optimus [Throne of the Primes]

In yet another case of 'I almost forgot I had this in the can and ready for release', I'm presenting the SDCC 2018-exclusive Power of the Primes Optimal Optimus [Throne of the Primes], which was eventually sold online in Japanese retailers. I wasn't a fan of the bright orange in the original color scheme, so … Continue reading #4009B / Transformers Generations – Power of the Primes / Optimal Optimus [Throne of the Primes]