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Blog #2508: Toy Review: Transformers Generation One Takara Targetmaster Misfire with Aimless

Posted on December 29, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Generation One Takara Targetmaster Misfire with Aimless Aimless Aimless isn’t one of my favorite G1 Targetmasters. His dual barrels sit up high making him seem like a really clumsy weapon. Misfire Misfire’s fighter mode is awesome. It’s a great … Continue reading →

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Blog #2507: Toy Review: Transformers Generation One Transform JR Grand Maximus

Posted on December 29, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Generation One Transform JR Grand Maximus “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 using it again. “Worthy” is overstating … Continue reading →

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Blog #2506: Toy Review: Transformers Generation One Guard City (Fire Chief, Fly-Up, Safety, Sparkride, Streetstar)

Posted on December 29, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Generation One Guard City (Fire Chief, Fly-Up, Safety, Sparkride, Streetstar) “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 using it … Continue reading →

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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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