Category Archives: Toys

Posts relating to toys and related memorabilia including reviews.

Blog #493: Toy Reviews: Transformers GT Fortress Maximus

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers GT Fortress Maximus A new series from TakaraTomy, Transformers GT includes accurate (I assume) race cars from the Japanese Super GT Racing circuit.  All the toys in this line are heavily remolded versions of the Transformers Alternity Optimus Prime. … Continue reading →

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Blog #492: Toy Review: Transformers Go Deluxe Judora

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Go Deluxe Judora You can read my full review of the original version of this mold, Skystalker.  I am just going to talk about the paintjob and new head. Judora When I first saw it, I was not a … Continue reading →

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Blog #491: Toy Review: Transformers Generations Titan Class Metroplex (Retail)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Generations Titan Class Metroplex (Retail) I am not going to rehash my feelings on this toy.  Please read my full review of the SDCC 2013 Metroplex. There is really very little difference between the retail version of Metroplex and … Continue reading →

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Blog #490: Toy Reviews: Transformers Generations Deluxe Thundercracker with Comic Book

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Generations Deluxe Thundercracker with Comic Book (Reprints Transformers Spotlight Thundercracker) Read my review of Generations Deluxe Starscream (who Thundercracker is repainted from) here. Vehicle Mode: This is one of my favorite recent molds, and happily we will also be … Continue reading →

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Blog #489: Toy Reviews: Transformers Generations Deluxe Hoist with Comic Book

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Generations Deluxe Hoist with Comic Book (Reprints Transformers Spotlight Hoist) Read my review of Generations Deluxe Trailcutter (who Hoist is remolded and repainted from) here. Vehicle Mode: Hoist looks pretty good.  I like his new accessory a lot.  The … Continue reading →

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Blog #488: Toy Review: Transformers Collector’s Club 2013 Subscription Service Deluxe Jackpot

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Collector’s Club 2013 Subscription Service Deluxe Jackpot Jackpot is a nice looking toy for the most part.  This mold looks pretty great in black, and the paint apps look pretty great.  The one problem is the new head sculpt.  … Continue reading →

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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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