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Blog #2078: Toy Review: Transformers: Cyberverse Deluxe Class Cheetor

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Cyberverse Deluxe Class Cheetor Cheetor Beast Mode: I am not terribly impressed with Cheetor. He’s okay, but he looks more like a bent over robot than a cheetah. His armor looks very cool though. Robot Mode: Cheetor looks great … Continue reading →

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Blog #2077: Toy Review: Transformers: Beast Wars: Ultra Class Optimus Primal

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Ultra Class Optimus Primal Optimus Primal Beast Mode: Optimus Primal’s beast mode is fine, but it never wowed me. Robot Mode: But his robot mode is awesome. I love the red and blue homage to Optimus Prime. He … Continue reading →

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Blog #2076: Toy Review: Transformers: Beast Wars: Ultra Class Megatron

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Ultra Class Megatron Megatron Beast Mode: Megatron, yes. I love this toy. Short of the insanely complex and expensive Masterpiece toy, this is the best Beast Wars Megatron toy (though he has had superior paintjobs and a new … Continue reading →

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Blog #2075: Toy Review: Transformers: Beast Wars: Deluxe Class Cheetor

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Deluxe Class Cheetor Cheetor Beast Mode: I’ve always loved this toy. Cheetor looks fantastic with his beautiful spots. Other than the gun hanging under his body and the backs of his rear legs, there is remarkably little of … Continue reading →

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Blog #2074: Toy Review: Transformers: Beast Wars: Basic Class Rattrap

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Basic Class Rattrap Rattrap Beast Mode: It’s hard to image this toy came out 25 years ago, and I’ve never reviewed it. Rattrap looks great in beast mode. The molded detail on his fur looks great. Robot Mode: … Continue reading →

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Blog #2073: Toy Review: Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Buzzworthy Bumblebee Crash & Combine Bumblegrim and Primelock

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Buzzworthy Bumblebee Crash & Combine Bumblegrim Bumblebee Previous Mold Use: Robots in Disguise Crash Combiners Bumblebee I have very little to say about these. Hasbro clearly wanted to get a second use out of these molds, … Continue reading →

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Blog #2072: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Barricade

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Bravo Class Barricade Barricade Vehicle Mode: Authentics Barricade looks pretty great in car mode. His windshield is painted, but none of his other windows. The windows aside, his paint job is pretty good for an Authentics toy. Robot … Continue reading →

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Blog #2071: Toy Review: Transformers: Generations Selects Dinobots Volcanicus Gift Set (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl, Swoop, Volcanicus)

Posted on May 18, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Generations Selects Dinobots Volcanicus Gift Set (Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl, Swoop, Volcanicus) This new version of Volcanicus does not have any remolding, but he does have some new parts, and a really great G1 deco (though there might be … Continue reading →

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Blog #2070: Toy Review: Transformers: Kingdom: Core Class Wave 2 (Megatron, Starscream)

Posted on May 18, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Kingdom: Core Class Wave 2 (Megatron, Starscream) Megatron In tank mode Megatron is mostly black and gunmetal gray. A bit of a departure from the usual predominantly gray and silver Megatrons. He looks fine, though I’m not loving that … Continue reading →

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Blog #2069: Toy Review: Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Shockwave

Posted on May 18, 2021 by lmb3

Transformers: Authentics Alpha Class Shockwave Shockwave Vehicle Mode: Authentics Shockwave transforms into a jet. He is better than any version of Cyberverse Shockwave with it’s awful walking-tank-thing mode. Doesn’t mean he’s great, but it’s a really low bar. The first … Continue reading →

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