Tag Archives: Toys

Blog #226: Toy Review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime

Posted on September 1, 2012 by lmb3

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime The Transformers: Dark of the Moon Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime came out last year as an Asian market exclusive.  It is now available from Amazon.com … Continue reading →

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Blog #225: Toy Reviews: Transformers Kre-O Kreon Micro-Changers Perview Series (Galvatron, Crankstart, Sunstorm, Waspinator, Spinister, Scorponok)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by lmb3

My reviews of the 2011 and 2012 Kre-O sets. New this year, Hasbro has begun releasing blind buy (Well, they aren’t really blind, you can tell which is which from the numbers stamped into the from bottom of the packs) … Continue reading →

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Blog #224: Toy Review: 2012 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive GI Joe/Transformers Crossover HISS Tank/Shockwave

Posted on September 1, 2012 by lmb3

2012 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive GI Joe/Transformers Crossover HISS Tank/Shockwave One Sentence Review: I didn’t think Hasbro could screw a toy up this badly. Now for a little more detail on just how badly Hasbro screwed the pooch.  I … Continue reading →

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Blog #223: Toy Review: Japanese Transformers Prime Terrorcon Bumblebee with Arms Microns Terrorcon Zori

Posted on September 1, 2012 by lmb3

Japanese Transformers Terrorcon Bumblebee with Arms Micron Terrorcon Zori Arms Micron Terrorcon Zori Box:  Terrorcon Bumblebee’s box is a smaller version of the Voyager boxes.  The reason deluxes are packed in windowless boxes is the lack of paint apps, but … Continue reading →

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Blog #222: Toy Review: Japanese Transformers Prime Battle Shield Optimus Prime with Arms Microns O.P. A, Pral G, Sais G, Jayz G

Posted on September 1, 2012 by lmb3

Japanese Transformers Prime Battle Shield Optimus Prime with Arms Microns O.P. A, Pral G, Sais G, Jayz G (I’m very confused as to the names of these Arms Microns in their secondary versions.  I saw the above names a few … Continue reading →

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Blog #221: Toy Reviews: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Wave 2 (Hyperspeed Wheeljack, Flamewar, and Quickblade Bumblebee)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by lmb3

Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Wave 3 Cyberverse Legion Quickblade Bumblebee (New one on left) Quickblade Bumblebee is a reverse color repaint of the original Cyberverse Legion Bumblebee, though his yellow paint pattern is a slightly different design from the original.  … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 20, 2012 by lmb3

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

Posted on August 20, 2012 by lmb3

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 #218: Toy Review: Transformers Prime Weaponizers Bumblebee

Posted on August 20, 2012 by lmb3

Transformers Prime Weaponizers Bumblebee (Vehicle Mode) (Vehicle Mode – Weapons Deployed) Vehicle Mode:  I like the car mode a lot.  It’s nice and big compared to most Bumblebee toys.  The deployed weapons mode is okay, but I’d rather have snap … Continue reading →

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Blog #217: Toy Review: Transformers Prime Remote Controlled Knock Out

Posted on August 19, 2012 by lmb3

Transformers Prime Remote Controlled Knock Out This is the definition of a crappy toy.  This toy sucks.  I was expecting a true remote control car, and it really isn’t.  You need to have the remote pointed at the sensor on … Continue reading →

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