Category Archives: Toy Reviews

Blog #2408: Toy Review: Botcon 2022: Botcon Selects Machine Wars Bumblebee

Posted on October 26, 2024 by lmb3

Botcon 2022: Botcon Selects Machine Wars Bumblebee Botcon Selects are hand painted and customized by Shawn Tessman and were available at Botcon 2022 and 2023. Machine Wars Bumblebee Repainted from a Generations Deluxe Class Warpath, Machine Wars Bumblebee is mostly … Continue reading →

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Blog #2407: Toy Reviews: Botcon 2022 Toys (Albitron, Dragonfire, Motley Roo, Siberius, Boxx Monkey, Dark Klawd, Ligerstrike)

Posted on October 26, 2024 by lmb3

Botcon 2022 Toys (Albitron, Dragonfire, Motley Roo, Siberius, Boxx Monkey, Dark Klawd, Ligerstrike) All the Botcon 2022 Exclusives are Beast Box toys manufactured by 52 Toys. They are animals that transform into cubes. Yes, cubes, or boxes if you prefer. … Continue reading →

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Blog #2406: Transformers Artifact of the Week: Botcon 2009 Elite Guard Production Sample Set (Flak, Kup, Landshark, Thunderclash)

Posted on October 25, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers Artifact of the Week: Botcon 2009 Elite Guard Production Sample Set (Flak, Kup, Landshark, Thuderclash) I picked these up at Botcon 2023. I didn’t have any Botcon preproduction or prototype toys, so when the opportunity arose, I couldn’t pass … Continue reading →

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Blog #2404: Toy Review: Bad Cube Huff (Third Party Transformers G1 Huffer)

Posted on October 22, 2024 by lmb3

Bad Cube Huff (Third Party Transformers G1 Huffer) Bad Cube Huff is a third party G1 Huffer. His vehicle mode is a tale of two halves. His cab looks great, though his front wheels don’t lock in place very well. … Continue reading →

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Blog #2403: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Titan Changers Wave 3, 4, and 5 (Optimus Primal, Soundwave, Wheeljack)

Posted on October 22, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Bravo Class Wave 7 (Bumblebee, Grimlock, Megatron, Optimus Prime) Optimus Primal Optimus Primal has a beast mode. He definitely has one. Let’s move on. He doesn’t look bad in robot mode. Paint apps are more than sufficient. Molded … Continue reading →

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Blog #2402: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Bravo Class Wave 7 (Bumblebee, Grimlock, Megatron, Optimus Prime)

Posted on October 22, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Bravo Class Wave 7 (Bumblebee, Grimlock, Megatron, Optimus Prime) A whole wave of new Authentics molds. I can barely contain my excitement. Bumblebee Bumblebee looks fine in both modes. Car mode is fine, though unsurprisingly light on paint … Continue reading →

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Blog #2401: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Bravo Class Wave 6 (Optimus Primal)

Posted on October 22, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Bravo Class Wave 6 (Optimus Primal) Optimus Primal Authentics Optimus Primal is a better toy than I expected. Paint apps are decent enough. He comes with two guns he can hold or can mount on his shoulders. He’s … Continue reading →

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Blog #2400: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Megatron

Posted on October 22, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Megatron Megatron Alpha Class Megatron is a new mold, though it is based on the newer Bravo Class toy. It looks okay, but feels very cheap, more so than other Alpha Class toys. He has a … Continue reading →

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Blog #2399: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Starscream

Posted on October 22, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Starscream I’ve finally found a mostly reliable source for Authentics toys. Hasbro Toy Shop sells them through Walmart.com. Starscream Alpha Class Starscream is a new mold, though they would probably have been better off using something … Continue reading →

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Blog #2398: Toy Review: Transformers: Adventures (Robots in Disguise) Legion Class Toys R Us Prime and Mini-Con Battle Packs Jeffrey Prime

Posted on October 21, 2024 by lmb3

Transformers: Adventures (Robots in Disguise) Legion Class Toys R Us Prime & Mini-Con Battle Packs Jeffrey Prime Ever see a new toy coming out, think it’s one that you need to have, and then due to cost, availability, and the … Continue reading →

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