Category Archives: Toys

Posts relating to toys and related memorabilia including reviews.

Blog #376: Toy Reviews: Bot Shots 3-Packs 2013 Wave 2 (Optimus Prime, Cindersaur, Jazz, Scourge, Kup, Blitzwing)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Bot Shots 3-Packs 2013 Wave 2 (Optimus Prime, Cindersaur, Jazz, Scourge, Kup, Blitzwing) Before I get to the specifics, you can read my thoughts on the Bot Shots concept here, the online video game here, and the new Flip Shot, … Continue reading →

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Blog #375: Toy Review: Fans Toys (Third Party) Transformers Quakewave (AKA Shockwave)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Fans Toys (Third Party) Transformers Quakewave (AKA Shockwave) Let me start by saying that if a Transformer can be considered art (and I certainly think some can be) then Quakewave is the Sistine Chapel of the toy world.  No, I’m … Continue reading →

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Blog #374: Toy Reviews: Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Scouting Force X & Assault Force X (Reflector)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Scouting Force X & Assault Force X (Reflector) Perfect Effect Scouting Force X & Assault Force X came out I believe in 2011.  Both are based on G1 Reflector, with Scouting Force X being in … Continue reading →

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Blog #373: Toy Review: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Voyager Shockwave

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Voyager Shockwave Vehicle Mode: I like Shockwave’s vehicle mode for the most part.  I kind of wish the arms folded along the side of the vehicle instead of sticking out like that.  I also wish his … Continue reading →

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Blog #372: Toy Review: TFC Toys (Third Party) Transformers Primars (Optimus Prime)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

TFC Toys (Third Party) Transformers Primars (Optimus Prime) I picked this up at Dairycon 2013.  As it was explained to me, Primars was an attempt by TFC Toys to market third party toys to children.  I suppose it’s not a … Continue reading →

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Blog #371: Toy Review: Xtransbots (Third Party) Transformers Glider (Powerglide)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Xtransbots (Third Party) Transformers Glider (Powerglide) Glider (AKA Powerglide) is one of the most faithful to G1 Third Party Toys I’ve seen yet. Vehicle Mode: Powerglide’s A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” mode is perfect.  He doesn’t have a lot of painted … Continue reading →

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Blog #370: Toy Reviews: Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Warrior Type-F & Warrior Type-R (Frenzy and Rumble)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Perfect Effect (Third Party) Transformers Warrior Type-F & Warrior Type-R (Frenzy and Rumble) Perfect Effect Warrior Type-F and Warrior Type-R came out in (I believe) 2010.  I picked them us just recently, and I’m incredibly impressed. In robot mode, Frenzy … Continue reading →

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Blog #369: Toy Review: Mastermind Creations (Third Party) Transformers Mirrorverse Knight Morpher Mini Cyclops (AKA Hearts of Steel Shockwave)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Mastermind Creations (Third Party) Transformers Mirrorverse Knight Morpher Mini Cyclops (AKA Hearts of Steel Shockwave) If you read my Knight Morpher Cyclops blog, you’ll recall that he came with a mini submarine that transformed into a mini Cyclops (AKA Shockwave).  … Continue reading →

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Blog #368: Toy Review: Mastermind Creations (Third party) Transformers Knight Morpher Screecher, Stormer, and Warper (AKA Hearts of Steel Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Mastermind Creations (Third party) Transformers Knight Morpher Screecher, Stormer, and Warper (AKA Hearts of Steel Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp) Knight Morpher Screecher, Stormer, and Warper from Mastermind Creations are based on the IDW Hearts of Steel triplane versions of Starscream, … Continue reading →

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Blog #367: Transformers Artifact of the Week: Unreleased Dr. Wu Sharkticon

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lmb3

Transformers Artifact of the Week: Unreleased Dr. Wu Sharkticon In 2011 it was announced that third party Transformers toy maker Dr. Wu was making a non-transforming Sharkticon (I’ve seen it called both Shark Clone and Sharkticlone).  Due to how delicate … Continue reading →

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