I just came home from watching Transformers One so my opinions on Sentinel Prime are different compared to when this figure was revealed. By the way, it's a great movie, probably the best in the franchise, so watch it. In any case, I won't let these biases affect my look at the upcoming Studio Series … Continue reading Post-Movie Viewing Biases Included: Transformers Studio Series Sentinel Prime (Transformers One)
Tag: Takara Tomy
Anime Edition Anyone? “The Transformers” 40th Anniversary G1 Optimus Prime Reissue
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
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
Takara Tomy Once Again Cooked: Transformers 40th Selection Lio Convoy
To those unaware, Transformers, as a franchise, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, and both Hasbro and Takara Tomy are doing multiple campaigns as part of the celebration. Takara Tomy is doing the Transformers 40th Selection line where, as the name implies, selected figures across the brand will be getting the premium treatment. One … Continue reading Takara Tomy Once Again Cooked: Transformers 40th Selection Lio Convoy
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