Hasbro recently revealed a bunch of upcoming Transformers figures, and I believe out of this batch, there's one that sparked the most discussion online. And I'm talking about the new Studio Series version of "Evasion Mode" Optimus Prime from Transformers: Age of Extinction. Age of Extinction introduced us to the knight-based Optimus Prime design, totally … Continue reading Will Collectors Evade This Release? Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime (“Age of Extinction” / Evasion Mode)
Tag: Transformers Studio Series
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
No Need to Get Nemesis Prime! DNA Design Upgrade Kit for Studio Series “Age of Extinction” Optimus Prime
2025 saw the release of Leader-class Studio Series Optimus Prime from Transformers: Age of Extinction. It was a release many looked forward to due to the curious case of how such a "toy-unfriendly" design would be translated with modern engineering, a decade after the original film was released. While I really liked the figure when … Continue reading No Need to Get Nemesis Prime! DNA Design Upgrade Kit for Studio Series “Age of Extinction” Optimus Prime
Mammoths and More: SDCC 2025 Transformers Brand Panel Reveals
Still on SDCC 2025, Hasbro recently held their Transformers brand panel where some figures from the 2026 Age of the Primes and Studio Series lines were revealed. I'm not sure which waves they'll slot into, but at least you can plan your purchases much earlier. Note that there were a lot more revealed than the … Continue reading Mammoths and More: SDCC 2025 Transformers Brand Panel Reveals
One Shots / “United by Scale”
I consider myself a casual Transformers collector, focusing on mainline or Generations-scaled Optimus Prime figures. I also steer clear of the Masterpiece line or similarly-themed third-party releases. However, I recently made an exception with Transformers MPG Super Ginrai, which I personally consider as a Powermaster Optimus Prime figure, because it scales well with my mainline … Continue reading One Shots / “United by Scale”