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
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Stuff on the Office Desk: More G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
When Takara Tomy announced Transformers Missing Link Optimus Prime/Convoy, I also somewhat started hunting for a proper G1 Optimus Prime figure. I know there it already has countless reprints, recolors, and reissues, but I've yet to get a figure that's as close as possible to the original, until now. Spot the difference! There are many … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: More G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
Stuff on the Office Desk: G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
Last year's announcement of Transformers Missing Link Optimus Prime created massive hype leading up to its release. And upon its release, all the hype paid off with such a good figure. We're not sure if Takara Tomy will continue the line with more characters, but I believe it will be a missed opportunity if they … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: G1 Prime Appreciation Time!
I May Have Splurged on These Two: Transformers Missing Link Convoy / Optimus Prime
When compared to modern Transformers releases, the original Generation 1 figures are miles behind in terms of articulation and proportions, though they do are ahead in terms of durability thanks to more die cast content. There's also a persistent nostalgia when looking at them despite how they look. If only there's something to bridge the … Continue reading I May Have Splurged on These Two: Transformers Missing Link Convoy / Optimus Prime
#4006 / Function-X / Positum (“Alligatorcon” Optimus Prime)
It's been a week since the folks over at the United States celebrated Thanksgiving and ate good servings of turkey. But unlike Americans, alligators don't need a specific occasion or celebration to munch on good servings of turkey. Actually, I don't know where I'm going with this but speaking of alligators, we have FansProject's Function-X … Continue reading #4006 / Function-X / Positum (“Alligatorcon” Optimus Prime)