When Hasbro started the Transformers Studio Series line, of the figures fans really want revisited is The Fallen from 2009's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Besides collecting mostly Optimus Prime figures, I also buy those of the other Primes. And while not mentioned in the film, The Fallen was previously known as Megatronus Prime in … Continue reading Someone Give Optimus Prime His Face! Transformers Studio Series The Fallen
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It Looks Dumb, and I Want One: Canon / Transformers Optimus Prime R5
This post has been updated with photos and details from official listings. Last week, leaks of a Canon ✕ Transformers Optimus Prime collaboration figure appeared online. Based on that leak, the figure is going to be based on the EOS R5 mirrorless camera. Now, we have more information on what this is all about. To … Continue reading It Looks Dumb, and I Want One: Canon / Transformers Optimus Prime R5
Stuff on the Office Desk: MakeToys’ Cross Dimension Thunder Manus (Powermaster Optimus Prime)
As post-pandemic workplaces continue to evolve, I still opted to work in the office. So, I still have a dedicated workstation that I can put stuff on. Including robots, among the actual work essentials. I've recently been doing catch ups on some third-party Optimus Prime figures I missed previously. Following Perfect Effect's Jetforce Revive Commander, … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: MakeToys’ Cross Dimension Thunder Manus (Powermaster Optimus Prime)
This Looks Like a Model Kit! SND Returns with new “IDW” Optimus Prime Figure
Third-party group Shigeru Ningyo Do (or SND), who released upgrade kits for the Combiner Wars Optimus Prime/Menasor molds, is back after several years with a new standalone figure. Just like their upgrade kits, it's still Optimus Prime from the IDW comic books, but it will be based on another design. After quite a number of … Continue reading This Looks Like a Model Kit! SND Returns with new “IDW” Optimus Prime Figure
TFcon Toronto 2022: Mastermind Creations’ Reformatted R-48P Optus Prominon (“War Within” Optimus Prime)
TFcon Toronto 2022 happened last weekend, and one of the highlights of this Transformers-centric event is the third-party panel where, as you guessed it, we get a slew of new unofficial stuff announced. Unlike most Transformers collectors, I just focus on good old Optimus Prime, so my attention to these reveals immediately narrows down. And … Continue reading TFcon Toronto 2022: Mastermind Creations’ Reformatted R-48P Optus Prominon (“War Within” Optimus Prime)