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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 #1085 Toy Review: Transformers: Generations: Combiner Wars Generation 2 Combaticons (Blast Off, Brawl, Onslaught, Shockwave, Swindle, Vortex, Bruticus)

Posted on July 12, 2016 by lmb3

Transformers: Generations: Combiner Wars Generation 2 Combaticons (Blast Off, Brawl, Onslaught, Shockwave, Swindle, Vortex, Bruticus) G2 Blast Off Previous Mold Reviews: Starscream, Skydive G2, Skydive I am very disappointed that Hasbro did not use the Japanese Blast Off mold.  I … Continue reading →

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Blog #1084: Toy Review: Botcon 2016 Club Subscription Service 4.0 Deluxe Windsweeper

Posted on July 12, 2016 by lmb3

Botcon 2016 Club Subscription Service 4.0 Deluxe Windsweeper Windsweeper is a repaint of Transformers Generations Deluxe Skydive. Windsweeper looks really cool.  They did a nice job painting him and I like the art on his wings.  He doesn’t look as … Continue reading →

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Blog #1083: Toy Review: Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015) Mini-Con Battle Packs Wave 3 (Sideswipe with Windstrike & Strongarm with Sawtooth)

Posted on June 23, 2016 by lmb3

Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015) Mini-Con Battle Packs Wave 3 (Sideswipe with Windstrike & Strongarm with Sawtooth) Read my review of the original version of Sideswipe here. Windstrike Windstrike is pretty cool.  He turns into a sword.  All Mini-Cons should … Continue reading →

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Blog #1082: Toy Review: Transformers: Platinum Edition Robots in Disguise Bumblebee & Grimlock

Posted on June 23, 2016 by lmb3

Transformers: Platinum Edition Robots in Disguise Bumblebee & Grimlock I’m not sure who this toy is exclusive to.  It came from Entertainment Earth with an EE Exclusive sticker, but on the site it is listed as exclusive to Asia Kids … Continue reading →

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Blog #1081: Toy Review: Transformers: Platinum Edition One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall (Optimus Prime & Megatron)

Posted on June 23, 2016 by lmb3

Transformers: Platinum Edition One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall (Optimus Prime & Megatron) As it happens, I have never done full reviews of these molds, so this is as good an opportunity as any. Megatron Vehicle: It’s kind of amazing … Continue reading →

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Blog #1080: Toy Review: Botcon 2016 Club Subscription Service 4.0 Deluxe Spinister with Singe & Shrute

Posted on June 19, 2016 by lmb3

Botcon 2016 Club Subscription Service 4.0 Deluxe Spinister with Singe & Shrute Spinister is a repaint of Transformers Generations Deluxe Vortex.  Singe and Shrute are repaints of Caliburst and Holepunch. Shrute?  Really?  Decepticon Hairsplitter wasn’t available?  Or what about Splitter?  … Continue reading →

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Blog #1079: Toy Review: Botcon 2016 Club Membership Figure Deluxe Ramjet

Posted on June 19, 2016 by lmb3

Botcon 2016 Club Membership Figure Deluxe Ramjet Ramjet is a repaint and remold of Transformers Generations Deluxe Armada Starscream with a new head. This toy really does nothing for me.  I’m sure Armada fans probably love it, but I prefer … Continue reading →

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Blog #1078: Toy Review: Transformers: Generations: Combiner Wars Deluxe Protectobot Groove

Posted on June 3, 2016 by lmb3

Transformers: Generations: Combiner Wars Deluxe Protectobot Groove Please read my review of Unite Warriors Groove here. The first thing of note about Groove, is that while they call him “Protectobot Groove” he is not actually a member of the Protectobots.  … Continue reading →

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Blog #1077: Toy Review: Transformers: Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron (Ghost Starscream, Curse Armada Thrust, Zombie War Breakdown, Wandering Roller)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by lmb3

Transformers: Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron (Ghost Starscream, Curse Armada Thrust, Zombie War Breakdown, Wandering Roller) I am not going to try to make sense of the makeup of this set.  It’s a hodgepodge of random characters who I guess are … Continue reading →

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Blog #1076: Toy Review: Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015) Mini-Con Battle Packs 4-Pack Wave 2 (Hammer, Undertone, Anvil, Slipstream)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by lmb3

Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015) Mini-Con Battle Packs 4-Pack Wave 2 (Hammer, Undertone, Anvil, Slipstream) Read my reviews of Anvil, Hammer, and Undertone. Anvil Anvil is still a ball.  The color change won’t help that. Hammer I don’t understand why … Continue reading →

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