Transformers and other action figure reviews
What a funny old world. Just a couple of years ago Transformers fans were exhausted by the bi-annual deluge of Bumblebee toys that would clog toy shelves across the globe. Oversaturated, overexposed, overloaded – we begged for a break from the horn headed nightmare. Hearing Read More …
We all agree that exclusives are frustrating and that Hasbro’s 2020 habit of kicking some pretty heavyweight characters out in limited quantities via equally restrictive channels, depending on where you happen to be located in the world, is about as welcome as another Ridley Scott Read More …
With wave 3’s arrival, the middle segment of the Transformers War For Cybertron Trilogy comes to a close. Yet in spite of Earthrise’s near-universal love, it’s difficult to let it go without a slight pang of disappointment. We’re all rushing to get to Kingdom but Read More …
The Micromaster Transformers are some of my favourite toys ever and the bases were a big part of that. Arriving off in response to the storming success of Galoob’s “Micro Machines” toyline, the Micromasters were tiny Transformers covering just about every vehicular corner imaginary. Inevitably Read More …
Lockdown enters week 2 here in the UK and I’ve already made my way through my stock of Cheese and Onion pasties. Clough knows what will happen once we’ve finished off the multi-pack of Discos. Wherever you find yourself in all of this strangeness, I Read More …
What a difference a couple of weeks make. The last time I was posting a gallery of a Transformers toy, the most unusual thing happening was that Forest looked like they may get promoted. Now, walking down to CO-OP constitutes an exotic enough trip out Read More …
Excitement for Transformers: Earthrise is currently at near fever pitch levels, the like of which I haven’t seen since Walkers Crisps Tazos enthralled my school. New York Toyfair is just down in the hotel reception, checking out after dropping its bounty of new toy reveals, Read More …
Every show has that one character who breaks out and takes on a life of their own. When it comes to The Transformers, there is a bot who stands wing tips and shoulder vents above most others – Starscream. Iconic, scheming, treacherous, charming and a Read More …
2020 is only a month old and it’s already time for a brand new toyline. Siege has wrapped up, packed it’s bags and set off to Tahiti (it’s a magical place) on a fleet of Tetrajets. Earthrise is the second part of Hasbro’s War for Read More …