Monthly Archives: April 2012

Blog 109: My Thoughts on Botcon 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by lmb3

First off, I want to say that I did not attend Botcon 2012.  I have been reading all the reviews on various sites and am not intending this to be a news post, but my thoughts on the news coming … Continue reading →

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Blog #108: Transformers Bot Shots Wave 2 (Brawl, Ratchet, Mirage, Super Bot Bumblebee)

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lmb3

Found these this week.  For my thoughts on the overall Bot Shots concept (or lack there of) see my previous blog. All Transformers Bot Shots have essentially the same design, just different head and vehicle sculpts onto the base design.  I … Continue reading →

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Blog #107: Toy Review: Transformers Collector’s Club Membership Deluxe Runamuck

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lmb3

Received this in the mail recently.  I give Fun Publications credit where it’s due, they got this out early this year as they said they would.  Let’s see if they can do it again next year.  (I’m not holding my … Continue reading →

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Blog #106: Toy Reviews: Transformers Prime/2012 Cyberverse Legion Wave 2 (Evac, Breakdown, Mirage, Soundwave)

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lmb3

Picked up Wave 2 of Transformers Prim/2012 Cyberverse Legion.  This wave illustrated something I hate about Hasbro.  Ever since Beast Wars, every Transformers Series has had a subtitle, Armada, Energon, Universe, etc.  That changed in 2010 when they had the … Continue reading →

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Blog #105: Movie Review: The Raven

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lmb3

Loved it.  The Raven is a classic murder mystery that pulls no punches with its gory violence.  It’s filled with suspense and darkness. The film stars John Cusack brilliantly portraying famed author Edgar Allen Poe.  From scene to scene, he … Continue reading →

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Blog #104: Upcoming Blogs

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lmb3

This will be a busy summer for blogging, and I wanted to give a quick preview of what you expect to see in the coming weeks and months.   I’ll be posting a number of blogs later today, including a … Continue reading →

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Blog #103: Toy Review: Transformers Masterpiece Starscream MP-11

Posted on April 22, 2012 by lmb3

Finally picked up the new Masterpiece Starscream MP-11.  This is an awesome toy and many times better than the original version.  I’m going to go through a few thoughts on the toy and then do a comparison with the Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

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Blog #102: Toy Review: KO Jumbo Sized Transformers Cybertron Legend Optimus Prime

Posted on April 22, 2012 by lmb3

Thought I’d share this one.  It’s a jumbo sized knockoff of Transformers Cybertron Legends Optimus Prime.  He’s somewhere between a deluxe and voyager in size.  This came from Puerto Rico.  What’s interesting about it is that he has the weapons … Continue reading →

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Blog #101: Movie Review: Lockout

Posted on April 22, 2012 by lmb3

Lockout isn’t going to win any awards, get any critical acclaim, or even make a lot of money (less than $10 million so far), but I loved it. Guy Pearce plays Snow (his first name is not revealed until the … Continue reading →

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Blog #100: Movie Review: Mirror Mirror

Posted on April 22, 2012 by lmb3

When I think of classic fairy tales, like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, or Cinderella, I always think of the Disney versions.  There have been, and are a number of movies and television shows depicting classic fairy tales quite differently.  I’m … Continue reading →

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