Sentinel's Transformers Pen Will Come in 3 Variants This October

From the same makers of Riobot figure series, Japanese company Sen-Ti-Nel is teaming up with Takara Tomy to release its Transformers Optimus Prime Pen. This latest offering will enable a working pen to transform into a poseable Optimus Prime action figure.

If Optimus Prime Is A Pen, Megatron Is A Sega Mega Drive

From the same makers of Riobot figure series, Japanese company Sen-Ti-Nel is teaming up again with Takara Tomy to release its Transformers Mega Drive Megatron. Taking its cue from Sega's 16-bit Mega Drive console the, the figure will transform form a gaming console to a Megatron's poseable robot mode. Due to release this September 2014, the figure is priced at $119.99 through Bigbadtoystore.

Sentinel To Release Transformer Optimus Prime Pen

From the same makers of Riobot figure series, Japanese company Sen-Ti-Nel is teaming up with Takara Tomy to release its Transformers Optimus Prime Pen. This latest offering will enable a working pen to transform into a poseable Optimus Prime action figure. No details yet regarding the exact release date and price but gear up as this will be released this 2014. 

Toy Review: Mecha Nations 01 Transformers Optimus Prime

Kids Logic first Mecha Nations Transformers figure is no other than Autobot leader, Optimus Prime. Metallic acrylic paint that was applied is similar to the company’s Egg Attack series. Similar to Egg Attack, Optimus Prime uses a super deformed treatment but this time, the company has the license to include at least 22 articulation points. Wheels can turn, even if the figure doesn't transform into convoy mode.

Toy Review: Transformers Year Of The Horse Optimus Prime Platinum Edition

To celebrate 2014’s Lunar New Year, Hasbro releases the Transformers Year of the Horse Optimus Prime Platinum Edition. Let’s talk about Prime in vehicle mode. The toy itself sets a deep red and blue color then highlighted with auspicious gold whereas silver on the MP-10. On one side has the Autobot symbol painted in while the other side has the Autobot logo with the year of the horse. The entire truck has no issue rolling back and forth with the roller bearings and the rubber tires.

Toy Review: Kre-O Transformers Ultimate KREON Collection (with Optimus Prime)

The Kre-O Transfomers Ultimate KREON Collection set with Optimus Prime contains the aforementioned Autobot leader, Sentinel Prime, Soundwave and a random character.Though seems unnecessary, each comes in pieces so you still need to assemble each KREON to form the character. In addition to the set are four guns for each mini figure and from here the unique weapons are on Optimus Prime and Megatron. More to this from the video review after the jump.

BAPE Collaborates With Takara Tomy For Transfomers 01 Convoy Bape Version Red Camo Release

A Bathing Ape (BAPE) has collaborated with Takara Tomy to release the Transfomers 01 Convoy Bape Version Red Camo on March 30. The mold is reminiscent of the G1 Transformers Prime but repainted in red camouflage. Price is 7,560Yen. Check out this link to find out more.

Toy Review: Takara Tomy Transformers Capbots (Captimus Prime and Capticon)

Look! Hats in disguise. This is a review of Takara Tomy's Capbots, After we've seen the Nike Transformers some time ago, Takara Tomy answers with Capbots. These are fashioned from New Era's 59fifty brand of baseball caps. Packaging takes on a very simple look. Quite reminds me how some utility packages are like these.

Takara Tomy Fortress Maximum To Arrive In February

Finally arriving to the Takara Tomy's Encore series is Transformer's Fortress Maximus. Fortress Maximus first made an appearance as the leader of the Head Masters and this release is in line with the 25th anniversary of its first release. This huge G1-esque component also includes weapons and Fortress Maximus's own cranial Autobot named Cerebros. Set to release this February 2013, TF Encore Fortress Maximus retails at 29,800 Yen (ouch).

Transformers Cap Bots Official Images

  

Japanese toy company TakaraTomy has recently revealed the official images of the Transformers subline called "Transformers: Cap Bots". These are transforming baseball caps and comes in two types: one that resembles Optimus Prime's primary colors and the other is mix of black, purple and grey applications to represent Decepticons. 

It is also said that there will be a button on top for quick transformation and are based on the popular 59FIFTY models. The toys retail for ¥1,890 and will be released this December. 

TakaraTomy Transformers Encore #20A Devastator Arrives on 2013

Takara Tomy has announced that it will be releasing the G1-esque Transformers Encore Devastator (Yellow version) this January 26, 2013. Combined from Decepticon 6-cell team collectively called Constructicons forms Devastator comes on a very steep price at 11,000Yen or 134.99 at BBTS. The image is subject to change on its actual release. This version is rumored to have a new head sculpt.

MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak Amazon Japan Exclusive Images

Takara Tomy has set loose prototype images of the MP-13 Soundwave and Laserbeak Amazon Japan Exclusive Images, a homage to the G1 tape deck concept. Some might call it a boom box. Laserbeak also transforms to a cassette tape and can be stored in Soundwave.

This set will also be revealed at the Tokyo Toy show that is currently running from June 14-17th. Amazon will also include 2 Energon cubes just like what Soundwave used to do in the 80's Transformers cartoon.

Singapore Holds Transformers Cybertron Con 2012

4 February 2012, Singapore – Singapore gets its first Resorts World Sentosa Singapore Transformers Cybertron Con 2012. This is the second edition of the TRANSFORMERS Cybertron Convention with the inaugural convention held previously in Shanghai in 2010.

What can I expect at “Cybertron Con”?

You can expect a stunning exhibition of TRANSFORMERS collectible toys as well as activities for fans to experience a wide variety of offerings from Hasbro’s toy line and entertainment in this bi-annual event. You will be able to view extensive artwork and information about characters and stories from different eras of the brand from “Beast Wars” to the most recent entertainment blockbuster movie and current “Transformers Prime” animated series produced by Hasbro Studios.

Voice of Fist of the North Star's Ein Passes at 55

 

Fist of the North Star's Ein veterean voice actor Ken Yamaguchi passed away last October 24 at age 55. This was due to his illness.

Other than Fist of the North Star, Yamaguchi also voices Sakigake!! Otoko Juku's Genji, St. Seiya's Tarantula Arakune and Dragon Quest's Flazzard. He's also known as Blurr in Japanese dub of Transformers.

Born Kiyoshige Yamaguchi in 1956, Ken founded OYS management agency for budding voice actors and actresses.


Source: ANN

Toy Review: Transformers Animated Optimus Prime (Voyager Class)

 

Until this post, I still haven't captured a glimpse of Transformer Animated and I still don't know when to catch on. Even if it aired some 3 years ago. But this didn't stop me in buying and liking Hasbro's TF Animated Optimus Prime figure. Judging by the reviews of the sempais (seniors) before me, their influences has lead me to Optimus. Besides I got Megatron, so why not get Optimus Prime as well?

The voyager box design continues to have that odd shaped imagination just like Megatron's. Just replace the Megatron's pic and blub with Optimus' and voila!. It took me a while to open it and to my surprise, the vehicle mode is quite decent. A matter that I wouldn't expect from American-released figures.

Toy Review: Transformers Animated Cybertronian Megatron (Voyager Class)

Thanks to Peaugh and Vangelus' influences, I'm starting to get into the Transformers mania.  They are great reviewers and could be spokespersons for Hasbro or Takara Tomy. It is like how the RRR's trio sold me to buying SHFs. If they would offer me a crap piece of toy - I'm sold.  My question was "who's next?". After scrolling some of their great reviews, I shortly found myself scrambling for the Transformers Animated Cybertronian Megatron (Voyager Class). I had the TF WFC version so what the heck. 

But I have to be strict in collecting these or my money will disappear without noticing. I am not like the RRR trio who are seemingly have all the money to buy the toys they wanted in just a click of a button. Or at least that was my impression. Besides I got a lot of obligations which keeps my spending habits in a minimum. If only I had the trio's prowess and spending habits. I'm still at awe how they manage to get more toy than the average person.

Toy Review: War for Cybertron Deluxe Cybertronian Megatron

In the epic War for Cybertron, now we know (or so it is implied) that Megatron was once a futuristic tank before he took a form of a pistol. A tank is far more convincing harbinger of destruction than a Walter P3 in my opinion. There are two versions in this vehicle mode - hovercraft and a tank. The hovercraft is just folding the tank treads at the bottom. I'd prefer with the treads on its sides.

Picking this up is a no brainer. I had the Takara Tomy version of Cybertronian Optimus Prime and what a way to make my shelf look better is to have these two side by side in their own little space. Robot mode was what I expected (similar to Optimus), futuristic body type with hints of G1 nostalgia. 

Toy Review: War for Cybertron Deluxe Soundwave

Literally my first Transformers figure after 17 years, the War for Cybertron Soundwave slightly pulled me into the Transformers mania all over again. I'm quite happy with this toy line as it brings back my youthful past with the old G1 look yet continues the modernity and complexity of today's figures.

I realized that because of my absence (and I mean long absence) there were so many variations of the communications expert Soundwave.  And I am so out of range when I saw him not as a boom box anymore. This review would be like for noobs like me who got lost in time and now trying to get back to the open arms of a forgotten love. No, I am not writing a novela.

Toy Review: Transformers United Optimus Prime

My first TF review. After I got my first War for Cybertron Soundwave in ToysRUs, I was eager to find other similar looking toys with this line - my primary target was Optimus Prime. It has been 17 years since I had my TF figure and the Cybertron concept was appealing to me. I saw a lot of reviews about Optimus dated a year ago and I knew I'll have that challenge of finding my own. Surprisingly, in a short scouring all over the Lion City, I accidentally saw a Japanese version. This was made by Takara Tomy and not Hasbro and it is called Transformers United (for noobs like me). 

I haven't played the WFC game but the concept of what Optimus looks like in Cybertron is handsome. Some might not dig it but hey this is a concept.

Fastest toy review ever by Peaugh

This is probably the fastest toy review on a single figure ever. Just under 40 seconds, it includes demonstration and final verdict. It made me smile. Quick Review: Activators Ironhide (transformers). See the video below and take up the challenge and make your own review less than what he did.