Tag Archives: Optimus Prime

Blog #220: Toy Reviews: Transformers Bot Shots Wave 4 (Powerglide, Leadfoot, Jazz, Ironhide, Chase Optimus Prime)

Before I get to the specifics, you can read my thoughts on the Bot Shots concept here, and on the online video game here. (Three pack version on the right.) I think I would have preferred the Optimus in red, … Continue reading

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Blog #219: Toy Review: Transformers Prime Weaponizers Optimus Prime

Transformers Prime Weaponizers Optimus Prime (Vehicle Mode) (Vehicle Mode – Weapons Deployed) Vehicle Mode:  The front of the vehicle, from the cab forward looks awesome.  Unfortunately the back half sucks.  His truck bead is an open hole with his robot … Continue reading

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Blog #213: Toy Review: Transformers Bot Shots Battle for the Matrix

Bot Shots Battle for The Matrix Before I get to the specifics, you can read my thoughts on the Bot Shots concept here, and on the online video game here. In all pictures, the new one is on the left. … Continue reading

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Blog #197: Toy Reviews: Transformers Universal Studios Exclusive Deluxe Optimus Prime & Bumblebee

Transformers Universal Studios Exclusive Deluxe Optimus Prime & Bumblebee To put it bluntly, these are overpriced and unless you’re a crazy completest like me who has to have the tech spec card, you won’t want to bother.  More down below.  … Continue reading

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Blog #194: Toy Review: Transformers Kre-O Battle for Energon (Optimus Prime & Megatron)

Transformers Kre-O Battle for Energon Please read this blog first with my overall thoughts on the second series of Kre-O sets. Building Set: Optimus Prime and Megatron are both awesome.  Not as great as Vortex, but they’re close.  The vehicle … Continue reading

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Blog #175: Toy Review: Transformers Dark of the Moon Revoltech Optimus Prime & Bumblebee

Transformers Dark of the Moon Revoltech Optimus Prime & Bumblebee have been out since last year, but I just recently picked them up. If you aren’t familiar with Revoltech, they are highly poseable action figures with interchangeable weapons.  The joint … Continue reading

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Blog #173: Transformers Artifact of the Week: Unreleased Prototype Boxes for Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Starscream Model Kits

I haven’t done a Transformers Artifact of the week in quiet a while, and this seemed like a good opportunity.  I picked up these two prototype boxes on ebay.  They are for model kits based on the Masterpiece Optimus Prime … Continue reading

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Blog #167: Toy Review: Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Optimus Prime

Wave One Transformers Generations Deluxes are hitting store shelves.  I picked up Jazz, Optimus Prime, and Shockwave. Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Optimus Prime Vehicle Mode:  The vehicle mode is not bad.  It’s just odd looking.  He almost looks … Continue reading

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Blog #151: Toy Reviews: Japanese Transformers Prime Gashapon Arms Micron Series 1

The first series of Japanese Transformers Prime Gashapon (plastic bubbles with toys you get from vending machines)* Arms Microns came out this week.  The full set includes 6 toys, an Optimus Prime, a Bumblebee, and black and pink versions of … Continue reading

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Blog #126: Toy Review: Botcon 2012 Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime is a Botcon 2012 Souvenir Exclusive. Botcon Universe: Shattered Glass Mold Used: Transformers 2010 Deluxe Optimus Prime Name Origin: This one needs no explanation. When this toy first showed up online, a friend of mine called it uninspired, … Continue reading

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