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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 #2075: Toy Review: Transformers: Beast Wars: Deluxe Class Cheetor

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Deluxe Class Cheetor Cheetor Beast Mode: I’ve always loved this toy. Cheetor looks fantastic with his beautiful spots. Other than the gun hanging under his body and the backs of his rear legs, there is remarkably little of … Continue reading →

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Blog #2074: Toy Review: Transformers: Beast Wars: Basic Class Rattrap

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Basic Class Rattrap Rattrap Beast Mode: It’s hard to image this toy came out 25 years ago, and I’ve never reviewed it. Rattrap looks great in beast mode. The molded detail on his fur looks great. Robot Mode: … Continue reading →

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Blog #2073: Toy Review: Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Buzzworthy Bumblebee Crash & Combine Bumblegrim and Primelock

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Buzzworthy Bumblebee Crash & Combine Bumblegrim Bumblebee Previous Mold Use: Robots in Disguise Crash Combiners Bumblebee I have very little to say about these. Hasbro clearly wanted to get a second use out of these molds, … Continue reading →

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Blog #2072: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Barricade

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Bravo Class Barricade Barricade Vehicle Mode: Authentics Barricade looks pretty great in car mode. His windshield is painted, but none of his other windows. The windows aside, his paint job is pretty good for an Authentics toy. Robot … Continue reading →

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Blog #2071: Toy Review: Transformers: Generations Selects Dinobots Volcanicus Gift Set (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl, Swoop, Volcanicus)

Posted on May 18, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Generations Selects Dinobots Volcanicus Gift Set (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl, Swoop, Volcanicus) This new version of Volcanicus does not have any remolding, but he does have some new parts, and a really great G1 deco (though there might be … Continue reading →

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Blog #2070: Toy Review: Transformers: Kingdom: Core Class Wave 2 (Megatron, Starscream)

Posted on May 18, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Core Class Wave 2 (Megatron, Starscream) Megatron In tank mode Megatron is mostly black and gunmetal gray. A bit of a departure from the usual predominantly gray and silver Megatrons. He looks fine, though I’m not loving that … Continue reading →

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Blog #2069: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Shockwave

Posted on May 18, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Shockwave Shockwave Vehicle Mode: Authentics Shockwave transforms into a jet. He is better than any version of Cyberverse Shockwave with it’s awful walking-tank-thing mode. Doesn’t mean he’s great, but it’s a really low bar. The first … Continue reading →

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Blog #2068: Toy Review: Transformers: Kingdom: Leader Class Ultra Magnus

Posted on May 9, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Leader Class Ultra Magnus Ultra Magnus Previous Mold Use: Siege Leader Class Ultra Magnus, Siege Leader Class Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime, Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy Leader Class Ultra Magnus Kingdom Ultra Magnus has finally given us an … Continue reading →

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Blog #2067: Toy Review: Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy Rescan Series Wave 6 Optimus Prime (Offroad Vehicle)

Posted on May 9, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy Rescan Series Wave 6 Optimus Prime (Offroad Vehicle) Optimus Prime (Offroad Vehicle) Another Rescue Bots Optimus Prime. Robot mode is okay, but he has his arms attached at his waste. I hate this design, they need … Continue reading →

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Blog #2066: Artifact of the Week: Transformers: Generation One Party Favor Winky Rings

Posted on May 9, 2021 by lmb3

Artifact of the Week: Transformers: Generation One Party Favor Winky Rings Winky Rings were some of the many party favors released by Unique in the 1980’s. They are yellow plastic rings with a lenticular character sticker on them. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading →

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