Author Archives: lmb3

About lmb3

I’m 36 years old, and I work in network tech support for a public school system. I am a huge fan of Star Trek, Transformers, Harry Potter, and Marvel Comics as well as numerous other fandoms. I’m a big sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. I collect toys (mostly Transformers but other stuff too), comic books, and Red Sox baseball cards. I watch an obscene amount of television and love going to the movies. I am hopelessly addicted to Wizard Rock and I write Harry Potter Fanfiction, though these days I am working on a couple of different original YA novels.

Blog #379: Transformers Artifact of the Week: 1986 Transformers The Movie Ziploc Promotion Salesman’s Sample Kit

Posted on April 18, 2013

Transformers Artifact of the Week: 1986 Transformers The Movie Ziploc Promotion Salesman’s Sample Kit I picked this up on ebay recently.  I have no idea how rare it is.  I’ve never seen another, but that doesn’t really mean very much.  … Continue reading →

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Blog #378: Toy Reviews: Bot Shots Launchers 2013 Wave 2 (Cryo Scourge & Warpath)

Posted on April 18, 2013

Bot Shots Launchers 2013 Wave 2 (Cryo Scourge & Warpath) Before I get to the specifics, you can read my thoughts on the Bot Shots concept here, the online video game here, and the new Flip Shot, Spin Shot, and … Continue reading →

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Blog #377: Toy Reviews: Transformers Bot Shots 5-Packs Autobot Air Force & Decepticon Fire Assault Team (Quickslinger, Firestrike, Silverbolt, Air Raid, Skydive, Megatron, Shockwave, Starscream, Barricade, Lockdown)

Posted on April 18, 2013

Before I get to the specifics, you can read my thoughts on the Bot Shots concept here, the online video game here, and the new Flip Shot, Spin Shot, and Jump Shot designs for 2013 here. Transformers Bot Shots 5-Pack … Continue reading →

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Blog #376: Toy Reviews: Bot Shots 3-Packs 2013 Wave 2 (Optimus Prime, Cindersaur, Jazz, Scourge, Kup, Blitzwing)

Posted on April 18, 2013

Bot Shots 3-Packs 2013 Wave 2 (Optimus Prime, Cindersaur, Jazz, Scourge, Kup, Blitzwing) Before I get to the specifics, you can read my thoughts on the Bot Shots concept here, the online video game here, and the new Flip Shot, … Continue reading →

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Blog #375: Toy Review: Fans Toys (Third Party) Transformers Quakewave (AKA Shockwave)

Posted on April 18, 2013

Fans Toys (Third Party) Transformers Quakewave (AKA Shockwave) Let me start by saying that if a Transformer can be considered art (and I certainly think some can be) then Quakewave is the Sistine Chapel of the toy world.  No, I’m … Continue reading →

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Blog #374: Toy Reviews: Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Scouting Force X & Assault Force X (Reflector)

Posted on April 18, 2013

Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Scouting Force X & Assault Force X (Reflector) Perfect Effect Scouting Force X & Assault Force X came out I believe in 2011.  Both are based on G1 Reflector, with Scouting Force X being in … Continue reading →

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Blog #373: Toy Review: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Voyager Shockwave

Posted on April 18, 2013

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Voyager Shockwave Vehicle Mode: I like Shockwave’s vehicle mode for the most part.  I kind of wish the arms folded along the side of the vehicle instead of sticking out like that.  I also wish his … Continue reading →

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Blog #372: Toy Review: TFC Toys (Third Party) Transformers Primars (Optimus Prime)

Posted on April 18, 2013

TFC Toys (Third Party) Transformers Primars (Optimus Prime) I picked this up at Dairycon 2013.  As it was explained to me, Primars was an attempt by TFC Toys to market third party toys to children.  I suppose it’s not a … Continue reading →

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Blog #371: Toy Review: Xtransbots (Third Party) Transformers Glider (Powerglide)

Posted on April 18, 2013

Xtransbots (Third Party) Transformers Glider (Powerglide) Glider (AKA Powerglide) is one of the most faithful to G1 Third Party Toys I’ve seen yet. Vehicle Mode: Powerglide’s A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” mode is perfect.  He doesn’t have a lot of painted … Continue reading →

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Blog #370: Toy Reviews: Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Warrior Type-F & Warrior Type-R (Frenzy and Rumble)

Posted on April 18, 2013

Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Warrior Type-F & Warrior Type-R (Frenzy and Rumble) Perfect Effect Warrior Type-F and Warrior Type-R came out in (I believe) 2010.  I picked them us just recently, and I’m incredibly impressed. In robot mode, Frenzy … Continue reading →

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