Category Archives: Toy Reviews

Blog #2505: Toy Review: Transformers Generation One Battle Gaia (Great Cannon, Leyland, Sandstorm, Shuttle Gunner, Target Hawk)

Posted on December 29, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Generation One Battle Gaia (Great Cannon, Leyland, Sandstorm, Shuttle Gunner, Target Hawk) “Only the worthy find the grail.” – Robert Langdon, The Da Vinci Code Yes, I know. I’ve used that quote before, and Primus willing, I will be … Continue reading →

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Blog #2502: Transformers Artifact of the Week: Transformers Generation One Second Season Affiliate Promotional Folder

Posted on December 29, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Artifact of the Week: Transformers Generation One Second Season Affiliate Promotional Folder My friend Zabgoth was selling some Botcon memorabilia for Glen Hallit. He brought a box of stuff to sell at Botcon 2023. In that box we found … Continue reading →

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Blog #2500: Toy Review: Transformers Korean Modified Optimus Prime

Posted on December 29, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Korean Modified Optimus Prime This is a weird one. I picked this up years ago on eBay. I don’t think I paid more than $50 for it and I think I bought it from a seller in France. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Blog #2499: Toy Review: Transformers Missing Link Optimus Prime (Toy Version), Optimus Prime (Animation Version), and Sentinel Prime

Posted on December 29, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Missing Link Optimus Prime, Anime Optimus Prime, and Sentinel Prime The Transformers Missing Link series takes original G1 toys and reengineers them with modern joints and possibility. Before we get to Optimus Prime himself, we need to look at … Continue reading →

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Blog #2498: Toy Review: Combination Mecha Piranacon (Third Party Transformers G1 Seacons, Piranacon, Nautilator, Overbite, Seawing, Skalor, Snaptrap, Tentakil)

Posted on December 28, 2024 by lmb3

Combination Mecha Piranacon (Third Party Transformers G1 Seacons, Piranacon, Nautilator, Overbite, Seawing, Skalor, Snaptrap, Tentakil) With the proliferation of third party toys the line between a knockoff and a third party toy have blurred, at least they have for me. … Continue reading →

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Blog #2497: Toy Review: Combination Mecha Predaking (Third Party Transformers G1 Predacons, Divebomb, Headstrong, Razorclaw, Rampage, Tantrum, Predaking)

Posted on December 28, 2024 by lmb3

Combination Mecha Predaking (Third Party Transformers G1 Predacons, Divebomb, Headstrong, Razorclaw, Rampage, Tantrum, Predaking) With the proliferation of third party toys the line between a knockoff and a third party toy have blurred, at least they have for me. It … Continue reading →

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Blog #2496: Toy Review: Transformers Mattel Hot Wheels Transforming Optimus Prime

Posted on December 28, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Mattel Hot Wheels Transforming Optimus Prime Hasbro licensed Mattel to make Hot Wheels cars of Transformers characters. The G1 Bumblebee and Optimus Prime were cool. I really like the look the upcoming Ultra Magnus. They did a series with … Continue reading →

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Blog #2495: Transformers Artifact of the Week: HG Toys Stamp Bot Snarl

Posted on December 28, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Artifact of the Week: HG Toys Stamp Bot Snarl In April of 2015 I posted Blog #877: Transformers: Artifact of the Week: HG Toys Stamp Bots Variants and in and in August of 2017 I posted Blog #1328: Transformers: … Continue reading →

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Blog #2494: Toy Review: Transformers/Knight Rider Collaborative Agent Knight

Posted on December 28, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers/Knight Rider Collaborative Agent Knight Agent Knight Vehicle Mode: It was inevitable. I’m not sure there was any more wanted collaborative toy than a transforming Kitt from Knight Rider. He looks amazing in robot mode. He does have a light … Continue reading →

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Blog #2493: Toy Review: Transformers X Mini World (Bumblebee, Galvatron, Megatron, Hot Rod, Optimus Prime, Starscream)

Posted on December 28, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers X Mini World (Bumblebee, Galvatron, Megatron, Hot Rod, Optimus Prime, Starscream) Announced in mid 2023, Transformers X Mini World toys from China are figures with “bases” that turn into cube shaped versions of their vehicle modes. They are really … Continue reading →

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