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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 #487: Toy Review: Transformers Collector’s Club 2013 Subscription Service Deluxe Breakdown

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Collector’s Club 2013 Subscription Service Deluxe Breakdown Breakdown, like so many Botcon toys in the last year, has assembly problems.  Mine has the same piece in his shoulder on both sides instead of a left and a right.  It … Continue reading →

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Blog #486: Toy Reviews: Target Exclusive Transformers Constructbots Ultra Predaking

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Target Exclusive Transformers Constructbots Ultra Predaking Predaking is absolutely the best Constructbots toy yet.  A big part of that is that he doesn’t have to keep wheels or wings in odd places, and they did a great job designing his … Continue reading →

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Blog #485: Toy Reviews: Transformers Constructbots Scouts Bumblebee & Thundercracker

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Constructbots Scouts Bumblebee & Thundercracker If you’ve been reading my blogs, then you may remember that the original shipment of Constructbots Starscreams had incorrectly painted heads.  When I bought Bumblebee and Thundercracker, I also picked up another Starscream.  I … Continue reading →

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Blog #484: Transformers Artifact of the Week: 1987 Transformers Promotional Metroplex Pin & Darkwing and Ultra Magnus Eyeglasses Cases

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

1987 Transformers Promotional Metroplex Pin Picked this up recently.  It’s a button pin dated 1987 from the UK.  It seems to be a promotional item from Eye-Wear maker Dollond & Atchison.  I’m not clear if this was something given out … Continue reading →

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Blog #483: Toy Review: Transformers Linkin Park Edition G1 Soundwave with Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Ravage, and Ratbat

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Linkin Park Edition G1 Soundwave with Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Ravage, and Ratbat Before I actually received this toy, if you had told me that this toy would have been as much of a steaming pile of dung as it is, … Continue reading →

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Blog #482: Toy Review: Red BAPE Optimus Prime

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Red BAPE Optimus Prime This is the third G1 Optimus Prime repaint sold exclusively by a Japanese clothing store called, A Bathing Ape.  (Read my review of the green version here and the gray version.) There are no mold changes … Continue reading →

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Blog #481: Fun Publications/Botcon Announces Pricing for Club Subscription Service 2.0/2014

Posted on September 26, 2013 by lmb3

Fun Publications/Botcon Announces Pricing for Club Subscription Service 2.0/2014 So, I just finished my lunch today, and decided to check out Twitter.  What did I find, you ask?  Fun Publications has announced the pricing for the Subscription Service 2.0.  Last … Continue reading →

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Blog #480: Toy Review: Target Exclusive Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander 2-Pack Bombshock vs. Shockwave

Posted on September 15, 2013 by lmb3

Target Exclusive Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Cyberverse Commander 2-Pack Bombshock vs. Shockwave You can read my full reviews of these molds for Hardshell and Shockwave.  I am just going to talk about the paintjobs. Bombshock Bombshock is supposed … Continue reading →

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Blog #479: Toy Review: Target Exclusive Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Deluxe Nova Blast Bumblebee

Posted on September 15, 2013 by lmb3

Target Exclusive Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Deluxe Nova Blast Bumblebee You can read my full review of the original version of this mold here.  I am just going to talk about the paintjobs. They did an amazing job … Continue reading →

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Blog #478: Toy Review: Transformers Go Hishoumaru

Posted on September 15, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Go Hishoumaru Vehicle Mode: Hishoumaru is exclusive to Japan.  He turns into a yellow and orange bird.  It’s not a great toy, but it’s not awful.  If nothing else, I really love the color scheme.  Unfortunately, the final member … Continue reading →

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