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Transformers Collection – Prime

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And thus the great cataloging of my personal collection continues.

The Transformers Prime cartoon came out while the live-action movies were at their peak in popularity,  and so took on much of their asthetic.  Prime as a long-nosed cab, Arcee as a motorcycle, Bumblebee having a damaged voicebox – all lifted from the Movieverse.  This meant that poor old Ironhide lost his spot on Team Prime as in the Movieverse, Sentinel had just killed him.

Prime has proven to be one of the most popular Transformer cartoons of all time, and it had a pretty good toyline to go with it, although all the sublines contained within became very confusing, including: First Edition, Robots in Disguise, Cyberverse, Arms Micron, Go!, Adventure, Thrilling 30, Beast Hunters, Beast Hunters: Preadacons Rising and even more!

 

Transformers Prime Autobot Figures

Transformers Prime Autobots

 

*Item #PRA001: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Autobot Ultimate Optimus Prime

Reference Photo: #P00260

 

*Item #PRA002: Transformers Prime  Autobot  Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA003: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Autobot  Optimus Prime

Reference Photo: #P00261

 

*Item #PRA004: Transformers Prime  Autobot Weaponizer Bumblebee

*Item #PRA005: Platinum Edition Transformers Prime  Autobot Weaponizer Ultra Magnus (MISB)

*Item #PRA006: Transformers Prime  Autobot Weaponizer Optimus Prime

Reference Photo: #P00262

 

*Item #PRA007: Transformers Prime  Autobot Ultra Magnus

*Item #PRA008: Transformers Adventure  Autobot TAV14 Ultra Magnus

Reference Photo: #P00263

 

*Item #PRA009: Transformers Prime  Autobot Cliffjumper

*Item #PRA010: Transformers GO! Prime  Autobot G06 Smokescreen

*Item #PRA011: Transformers Prime  Autobot Kup

*Item #PRA012: Transformers Prime  Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #PRA013: Transformers Prime  Autobot Wheeljack

*Item #PRA014: Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #PRA015: Transformers Prime  Autobot Arcee

*Item #PRA016: Transformers Prime  Autobot Ratchet

Reference Photo: #P00264

 

*Item #PRA017: Transformers Prime  Autobot Bulkhead

Reference Photo: #P00265

 

*Item #PRA018: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Smokescreen

*Item #PRA019:  Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising Autobot Smokescreen

Reference Photo: #P00266

 

*Item #PRA020: Transformers Prime  Autobot Fallback

*Item #PRA021:  Transformers Prime  Autobot Tailgate

Reference Photo: #P00267

 

*Item #PRA022: Transformers Prime  Autobot Ironhide

*Item #PRA023: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Huffer

*Item #PRA024: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Trailcutter

Reference Photo: #P00268

 

*Item #PRA025: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Arcee (MOSC)

*Item #PRA026: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Arcee

Reference Photo: #P00269

 

*Item #PRA027: Transformers Arms Micron Orion Pax  (MISB)

*Item #PRA028: Transformers Arms Micron Gold Metal R.A (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00270

 

*Item #PRA029: Transformers Prime  First Edition Terrorcon Cliffjumper (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00271

 

*Item #PRA030: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Autobot Quickblade Bumblebee (MOSC)

*Item #PRA031: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Autobot Arcee (MOSC)

*Item #PRA032: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Prowl (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00272

 

*Item #PRA034: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Autobot Wheeljack (MISB)

*Item #PRA035: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Star Hammer (vehicle) (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00273

 

*Item #PRA036: Transformers Arms Micron  Shadow C.L

*Item #PRA037: Transformers Arms Micron  Shining B.B

Reference Photo: #P00274

 

*Item #PRA038: Thrilling 30 CollectibleTransformers Prime  Autobot Wheeljack

Reference Photo: #P00275

 

*Item #PRA039: Mashems Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA040: Mashems Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime (2nd unit)

*Item #PRA041: Mashems Transformers Prime   Autobot Bulkhead

*Item #PRA042: Mashems Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

Reference Photo: #P00276

 

*Item #PRA043: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #PRA044: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA045: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee (vehicle mode)

*Item #PRA046: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime (vehicle mode)

Reference Photo: #P00277

 

*Item #PRA047: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Ratchet

*Item #PRA048: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Arcee

*Item #PRA049: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #PRA050: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA051: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Bulkhead

*Item #PRA052: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Bulkhead (2nd unit)

Reference Photo: #P00278

 

Transformers Prime Decepticon Figures

Transformers Prime Decepticons

 

*Item #PRD001: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Megatron

Reference Photo: #P00279

 

*Item #PRD002: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Starscream

Reference Photo: #P00280

 

*Item #PRD003: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #PRD004: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Laserbeak

Reference Photo: #P00281

 

*Item #PRD005: Transformers Go! Prime Decepticon G13 Shockwave

Reference Photo: #P00282

 

*Item #PRD006: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Skyquake

Reference Photo: #P00283

 

*Item #PRD007: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Knock Out

Reference Photo: #P00284

 

*Item #PRD008: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Arachnid

Reference Photo: #P00285

 

*Item #PRD009: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Dead End

Reference Photo: #P00286

 

*Item #PRD010: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Stunticon Wildrider

*Item #PRD011: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Ozu

Reference Photo: #P00287

 

*Item #PRD012: Transformers Adventure TAV-12 Decepticon Dreadwing

Reference Photo: #P00288

 

*Item #PRD013: Transformers Arms Micron  Decepticon AM-30 Rumble

*Item #PRD014: Transformers Arms Micron  Decepticon AM-31 Frenzy

*Item #PRD015: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Dago-R

*Item #PRD016: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Dago-F

Reference Photo: #P00289

 

*Item #PRD017: Transformers Arms Micron  AM-34 Jet Vehicon General

*Item #PRD018: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Igu S

Reference Photo: #P00290

 

*Item #PRD019: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Vehicon

*Item #PRD020: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Cyberverse Jet Vehicon

Reference Photo: #P00291

 

*Item #PRD021: Transformers Prime  Insecticon

Reference Photo: #P00292

 

*Item #PRD022: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Decepticon Knock Out

Reference Photo: #P00293

 

*Item #PRD023: Transformers Thrilling 30 Collecible Prime  Decepticon Shockwave

*Item #PRD024: Transformers Thrilling 30 Collectible Prime  Insecticon

Reference Photo: #P00294

 

*Item #PRD025: Transformers Prime  Robots in Disguise Vehicon (MOSC)

*Item #PRD026: Transformers Prime  First Edition Vehicon (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00295

 

*Item #PRD027: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Decepticon Soundwave (MOSC)

*Item #PRD028: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Decepticon Ravage (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00296

 

*Item #PRD029: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Decepticon Flamewar (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00297

 

*Item #PRD030: Transformers Prime  Decepticon EZ-SP2 Breakdown (MOSC)

*Item #PRD031: Transformers Prime Cyberverse  Decepticon Breakdown (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00298

 

*Item #PRD032: Transformers Arms Micron  Decepticon AM-22 Dreadwing (MISB)

*Item #PRD033: Transformers Arms Micron  Jigu (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00299

 

*Item #PRD034: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Decepticon Knock Out

*Item #PRD035: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Energon Driller (vehicle)

Reference Photo: #P00300

 

*Item #PRD036: Transformers Prime Star Seeker Thundertron

Reference Photo: #P00301

 

*Item #PRD037: Transformers Arms Micron  Shadow Gora

*Item #PRD038: Transformers Arms Micron  Shadow Balo

Reference Photo: #P00302

 

*Item #PRD039: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Breakdown

Reference Photo: #P00303

 

*Item #PRD040: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Megatron

*Item #PRD041: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream

*Item #PRD042: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Megatron (vehicle)

*Item #PRD043: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream (vehicle)

Reference Photo: #P00304

 

*Item #PRD044: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Megatron

*Item #PRD045: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream

*Item #PRD046: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream (2nd unit)

*Item #PRD047: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #PRD048: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Soundwave (2nd unit)

Reference Photo: #P00305

 

Transformers Prime Predacon Figures

Transformers Prime Predacons

 

*Item #PRP001: Transfomers Prime Predacon Predaking

Reference Photo: #P00306

 

*Item #PRP002: Transfomers Prime Predacon Skylynx

*Item #PRP003: Transfomers Prime Predacon Vertebreak

Reference Photo: #P00307

 

*Item #PRP004: Transfomers Prime Predacon Cindersaur

*Item #PRP005: Transfomers Prime Predacon Rot Gut

Reference Photo: #P00308

 

*Item #PRP006: Transfomers Prime Predacon Blight

*Item #PRP007: Transfomers Prime Predacon Windrazor

*Item #PRP008: Transfomers Prime Predacon Hun-Grrr

*Item #PRP009: Transfomers Prime Predacon Rippersnapper

*Item #PRP010: Transfomers Prime Predacon Twinstrike

Reference Photo: #P00309

 

Transformers Prime Gods Figures

*Item #PRG001: Transfomers Arms Micron Unicron

*Item #PRG002: Transfomers Arms Micron Bogu

Reference Photo: #P00310

 

Transformers Prime VS

*Item #PRV001: Transfomers Prime Robots in Disguise Autobot  Bumblebee (MISB)

*Item #PRV002: Transfomers Prime Human MECH Soldier (MISB)

*Item #PRV003: Transfomers Prime Human Silas (MISB)

*Item #PRV004: Transfomers Prime Robots in Disguise  Starscream (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00311

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Transformers Collection – Animated

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And so the great cataloging of my personal Transformers Collection continues.

Animated still proves to be a much beloved and popular part of the Transformers cartoon franchise.  It saw a return to character-driven storylines with each Bot and Con portrayed as having special and unique powers.  With a touch of humour and new takes on classic characters, both the show and toyline proved incredibly popular with fans, especially with their unique visual asthetic.

Transformers Animated Collection

 

Transformers Animated Autobot Figures

Transformers Animated Autobots

 

*Item #ANA001: Transformers Animated Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #ANA002: Transformers Animated Autobot Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode

(Reference: Photo #P00233)

 

Item #ANA003: Transformers Animated Autobot Ultra Magnus

(Reference: Photo #P00234)

 

Item #ANA004: Transformers Animated Autobot Blurr

Item #ANA005: Transformers Animated Autobot Sentinel Prime

Item #ANA006: Transformers Animated Autobot Jazz

(Reference: Photo #P00235)

 

Item #ANA007: Transformers Animated Autobot Ratchet

Item #ANA008: Transformers Animated Autobot Ratchet Cybertron Mode

(Reference: Photo #P00236)

 

Item #ANA009: Transformers Animated Autobot Prowl

Item #ANA010: Transformers Animated Autobot Bumblebee

(Reference: Photo #P00237)

 

Item #ANA011: Transformers Animated Autobot Bulkhead

(Reference: Photo #P00238)

 

Item #ANA012: Transformers Animated Autobot Rodimus Minor

Item #ANA013: Transformers Animated Autobot Ironhide

Item #ANA014: Transformers Animated Autobot Arcee

(Reference: Photo #P00239)

 

Item #ANA015: Transformers Animated Autobot Wreck Gar

(Reference: Photo #P00240)

 

Item #ANA016: Transformers Animated Autobot Bumblebee (Activators)

Item #ANA017: Transformers Animated Autobot Cliffjumper

(Reference: Photo #P00241)

 

Item #ANA018: Transformers Animated Autobot Jetstorm

Item #ANA019: Transformers Animated Autobot Jetfire

(Reference: Photo #P00242)

 

Item #ANA020: Transformers Animated Dinobot Snarl

Item #ANA021: Transformers Animated Dinobot Grimlock

Item #ANA022: Transformers Animated Dinobot Swoop

(Reference: Photo #P00243)

 

Item #ANA023: Transformers Timelines Animated Autobot Jackpot

(Reference: Photo #P00244)

 

Item #ANA024: Transformers Animated McDonalds Autobot Bumblebee

Item #ANA025: Transformers Animated McDonalds Autobot Optimus Prime

Item #ANA026: Transformers Animated McDonalds Autobot Ratchet

(Reference: Photo #P00245)

 

Transformers Animated Decepticon Figures

Transformers Animated Decepticons

 

Item #AND001: Transformers Animated Decepticon Megatron

Item #AND002: Transformers Animated Decepticon Megatron Cybertron Mode

(Reference: Photo #P00246)

 

Item #AND003: Transformers Animated Decepticon Shockwave

(Reference: Photo #P00247)

 

Item #AND004: Transformers Animated Decepticon Blitzwing

(Reference: Photo #P00248)

 

Item #AND005: Transformers Animated Decepticon Soundwave

Item #AND006: Transformers Animated Decepticon Laserbeak

(Reference: Photo #P00249)

 

Item #AND007: Transformers Animated Decepticon TA-35 Sunstorm (MISB)

Item #AND008: Transformers Animated Decepticon Starscream

Item #AND009: Transformers Animated Decepticon Skywarp

(Reference: Photo #P00250)

 

Item #AND010: Transformers Animated Decepticon Dirge

Item #AND011: Transformers Animated Decepticon Thundercracker

(Reference: Photo #P00251)

 

Item #AND012: Transformers Animated Decepticon  TA-20 Blackout

(Reference: Photo #P00252)

 

Item #AND013: Transformers Animated Decepticon Lockdown

(Reference: Photo #P00253)

 

Item #AND014: Transformers Animated Lugnut

(Reference: Photo #P00254)

 

Item #AND015: Transformers Animated Decepticon Swindle

(Reference: Photo #P00255)

 

Item #AND016: Transformers Animated Decepticon Wapinator

Item #AND017: Transformers Animated Decepticon Black Arachnia

(Reference: Photo #P00256)

 

Item #AND018: Transformers Animated Decepticon Oilslick

(Reference: Photo #P00257)

 

Item #AND019: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Motormaster

Item #AND020: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Dead End

Item #AND021: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Dragstrip

Item #AND022: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Breakdown

Item #AND023: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Wildrider

(Reference: Photo #P00258)

 

Item #AND024: Transformers TMcDonalds Animated Decepticon Megatron

(Reference: Photo #P00259)

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Transformers Collection – Cybertron

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And the great journey of cataloging my collection continues!

In the 3nd installment of the Unicron Trilogy we got the Cybertron series.  The main gimmick with this series was the Cyber Planet Keys, which could unlock spring-activated weapons in both bots and vehicles.  It also saw the introduction of themed colony planets, which has now become a staple of Transformers lore.

Transformers Cybertron Action Figures
Transformers Cybertron Action Figures

 

Transformers Cybertron Autobot Figures

Transformers Cybertron Autobots
Transformers Cybertron Autobots

 

*Item #CYBA001: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Optimus Prime

(Reference: Photo #P00212)

 

*Item #CYBA002: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Metroplex

*Item #CYBA003: Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Drill Bit

(Reference: Photo #P00213)

 

*Item #CYBA004: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Wing Sabre

*Item #CYBA005: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Jetfire

(Reference: Photo #P00214)

 

*Item #CYBA006: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Quickmix

*Item #CYBA007: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Vector Prime

*Item #CYBA008: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Evac

*Item #CYBA009: Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Stripmine

*Item #CYBA010: Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Safeguard

(Reference: Photo #P00215)

 

*Item #CYBA011: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Cybertron Defence Scattorshot

*Item #CYBA012: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Cybertron Defence Red Alert

*Item #CYBA013: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Cybertron Defence Hot Shot

(Reference: Photo #P00216)

 

*Item #CYBA014: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Longrack

*Item #CYBA015: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Override

*Item #CYBA016: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #CYBA017: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Downshift

*Item #CYBA018: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Landmine

*Item #CYBA019: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Smokescreen

(Reference: Photo #P00217)

 

*Item #CYBA020: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Scattorshot

*Item #CYBA021: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Clocker

*Item #CYBA022: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Swerve

*Item #CYBA023: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Repugnus

*Item #CYBA024: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Armorhide

*Item #CYBA025: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Overhaul

*Item #CYBA026: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Backstop

*Item #CYBA027: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Breakdown GTS

(Reference: Photo #P00218)

 

*Item #CYBA028: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Leo Breaker

(Reference: Photo #P00219)

 

Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Figures

Transformers Cybertron Decepticons
Transformers Cybertron Decepticons

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Megatron

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Scourge

(Reference: Photo #P00220)

 

*Item #CYBD003: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Starscream

(Reference: Photo #P00221)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Crumplezone

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Mudflap

(Reference: Photo #P00222)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Laserbeak

(Reference: Photo #P00223)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Dirt Boss

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Thundercracker

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Thunderblast

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Cannonball

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Runamuck

(Reference: Photo #P00224)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Shortround

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Scrapmetal Thundercracker

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Ransack

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Hardtop

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Lugnutz

(Reference: Photo #P00225)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Sunstorm

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Sunstorm (MOSC)

(Reference: Photo #P00226)

 

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Swindle (MOSC)

(Reference: Photo #P00227)

 

Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Figures

*Item #CYMC001: Transformers Cybertron Giant Planet Team Mini-Con Longarm

*Item #CYMC002: Transformers Cybertron Giant Planet Team Mini-Con Overcast

*Item #CYBMC003: Transformers Cybertron Giant Planet Team Mini-Con Deepdive

(Reference: Photo #P00228)

 

*Item #CYBMC004: Transformers Cybertron Recon Team Mini-Con Reverb

*Item #CYBMC005: Transformers Cybertron Recon Team Mini-Con Jolt

*Item #CYBMC006: Transformers Cybertron Recon Team Mini-Con Six-Speed

(Reference: Photo #P00229)

 

*Item #CYBMC007: Transformers Cybertron Lunar Assault Team Decepticon Mini-Con Kobushi (MOSC)

*Item #CYBMC008: Transformers Cybertron Exploration Team Autobot Mini-Con Landslide (MOSC)

(Reference: Photo #P00230)

 

Transformers Cybertron Gods Figures

*Item #CYBG001: Transformers Cybertron Primus

(Reference: Photo #P00231)

 

*Item #CYBG002: Transformers Cybertron Unicron (disembodied head)

*Item #CYBG003: Transformers Cybertron Unicron

(Reference: Photo #P00232)

 

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Transformers Collection – Energon

Transformatorium, Transformer Toy Reviews

Toy Review – Legacy United Magneous

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With 2024 and the 40th anniversary of the Transformers franchise fast approaching, we find ourselves moving out of the Legacy: Evolution toyline and into Legacy: United.

Legacy has been generally well received by TF toy collectors for not only bringing us characters from mutliple Transformers universes/timelines, but new characters as well.  And Legacy United is no different, not only giving us a new character but one from a (sorta) brand new universe!  So lets take a look at Legacy United Infernac Universe Armorizer Magneous …

…. wait wait wait wait, that name is way too much to be left unpacked before we continue.  So for the unitiated:

*Legacy: Evolution is the 3rd istallment of the Legacy toyline, itself part of the Generations toyline, of the Transformers franchise.

*Infernac Universe is the reality this particular character is from.  It’s a new reality, with it’s name rooted in the cartoon Inhumanoids, but the universe being a pastiche of Inhumanoids, Rock Lords and even the JP G1 continuity (confused yet?).  Hence they look like robots made out of stone.

*Armorizers are Transformers that can break their bodies to bits to become armour for other Transformers.

*And Magneous is this particular toys name.

Phew!  Anyway, on with the review!

 

Robot Mode

Very nicely proportioned and with a decent amount of poseability.  The rocky details on the head and chest are particularly well done and I like how the wheels go behind the rocky pectorals.  He has good articulation everywhere but the head.  The weapons are very appropriate – being a pick axe and shield – as somehow laser blasters would seem out of place on this prehistoric bot.

 

Vehicle Mode

Reminicent of some of the other Armorizers we’ve had over the past year, with the grilled windows and armoured wheel covers.  The stone motif is once again in full effect – you get the impression this is what would happen if The Flintstones ever met Mad Max.

Part of the back of the vehicle can be removed, giving Magneous a pick-up truck mode.  What I found a shame is that his pick-axe could not be attached to become a tow hook.  A missed opportunity one feels.

 

Amorizer Mode

Unlike most Armorizers, this figure is not fully dissectable.  There are plenty of removeable parts, but the main body stays intact.  Whilst this may make Magneous inferior to other Amorizer figures, I found that it allowed for a much less fiddly transformation as he wasn’t a complete partsformer.  Personally I use the main vehicle body as a kind of battle sled.

 

Autobot or Decepticon?

He kinda looks like he would fit in with the Decepticons, but his weapons come in an Autobot wrapper.  Whether this means he is an Autobot, or is coinicidental or something unbiqutous to the entire United line, one can only specualte – it may be that the Cybertron factions don’t even exist in the Infernac universe.

 

Worth getting?

I’d say yes.  This is an interesting concept that we haven’t seen before in the main Transformers line, as well as being a new character which seems to occur less and less often.  Magneous looks great in both modes, has an intuitive transformation and has extra play value by coming apart and being attached to other toys.  Overall highly recommended.

 

Got any thoughts about this interesting new figure?  Pop it in the comments section below!

Transformatorium, Videos

Video: EVERY War For Cybertron Trilogy Figure

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In what can be only be described as an impressive feat of electronic labour, Australian Transformer fan and prolific youtuber DrLockdown has created a video showcasing every single figure from the War for Cybertron Trilogy.  That’s right – every single toy from Siege, Earthrise and Kingdom is discussed in one video with an impressive runtime of over 4 hours – bring some popcorn kiddies!

But not only has DrLockdown completed this impressive task, he did so while including many of your favourite Transformer youtubers!  Yes, literally dozens of Transformer reviewers contributed, discussing specific figures that they enjoyed from the War for Cybertron trilogy.  And while many of these youtubers are from abroad, there is some home-grown Aussie talent in there as well, including Toy Reel and yours truly.

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So get in your favourite comfy seat, crack an energon cube, sit back and enjoy DrLockdown’s impressive video: EVERY War For Cybertron Trilogy Figure.

Oh, and if you want to be a bit naughty and find my particular contribution, keep an eye out for review #23 near the end of the vid where I discuss a certain fiery fellow and his little friend 😉

If you would like to see more of DrLockdown’s reviews, you can check out all the other great videos on his youtube channel here.

 

Video: Kingdom Galvatron Review

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Transformatorium, Transformer Toy Reviews

Toy Review – Studio Series Ultra Magnus

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Every year we get a new Commander Class Transformers figure and these are usually highly anticipated by the fans.  Likewise, as the rate of live-action movie releases has slowed and the 40th anniversary of the franchise grows ever closer, we have been getting more SS86 toys, giving us screen accurate tfigures of characters from the 1986 The Transformers: The Movie.

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Well the Commander Class and the Studio Series have finally met, and how appropriate with everyones favorite City Commander!  Thus we have Commander Class Studio Series 86 Ultra Magnus – lets take a look!

 

Robot Mode

Hiya! Remember me? I got to be the leader for all of 80 minutes!

What struck me first about this figure is the size.  Depending on what you need him for he is either too big or too small.  For instance for a Commander-Class figure he is much smaller than the likes of Jetfire, making you feel somewhat ripped off, given the significant price tagged attached.

Magnus doesnt want to apper racist, but deep down he’s nervous about the much larger black guy standing next to him

Likewise for a SS86 figure he is too big, the likes of SS Blurr and Kup should come up to his chest, not his waist.

Kup doesn’t want to apper racist, but deep down he’s worried about the much larger guy dressed like Uncle Sam next to him

Size aside this is a pretty impressive figure.  The articulation is excellent, having ankle-tilts, head tilt, knee and waist movement – perhaps the only letdown is the arm movement is somewhat hampered by his massive chest.   Overall he is a very bulky figure, with his upper body so broad it does not reflect full screen accuracy, but I still quite like the look of him.

‘And you’ll die trying, just like Megatron’

A neat feature is that you can make the chest spring open in order to recreate the scene where he inserts the Matrix of Leadership.

Don’t get too comfy Matrix, you wont be staying long

 

Vehicle Mode

A very faithful representation of the characters altmode, extremely reminiscent of both the original toy and the cartoon.  He is large enough you can fit four of the smaller Deluxe vehicles on his trailer and the ramps at the back lower down to permit loading.

Insert obligatory ‘enter me from the rear’ joke
I can take four at once

Once again, you may feel a little cheated by the size.  Commander class Motormaster is not much shorter than him in vehicle mode, yet is an incredibly solid figure whereas Ultra Magnus is mostly space.

However Magnus on the whole scales quite well, not only with Deluxes but with Kingdom Rodimus, so you are able to recreate those few scenes from S3 of the G1 cartoon where they drive side by side.

Toy Review: Kingdom Rodimus Prime

 

Transformation

Unless you rip my ears off, this is the only detachment you will get.

Unlike many Ultra Magnus figures in recent years, this figure is not a partsformer.  This has its pros and cons.  Some of the Cons are that you cannot easily recreate the scene where he gets blown to bits on Junkion, and there is no inner white robot to replicate the original toy.  Yes, the cab can detach, but does not create an albino Optimus.

The major pro for me is though this has lead to a far more detailed toy with a very good level of transformation – not too easy yet not that hard you get frustrated.  Plus the bonus of there being minimal parts to loose.

 

Worth Getting?

One of these Magnus’ is not like the other one…. oh wait

The majority of Commander Class figures I have picked up in sales so have been discounted.  Given how much smaller Magnus is than most of them I wish I had done the same here so I could feel like I was getting my full moneys worth.  As well as the size I was disappointed with the lack of a ‘blow-up’ feature, and though it did not worry me personally, other fans may be put off by there being no inner robot.  However these detractors aside this is an extremely well made and fun figure who looks great in both modes and has an enjoyable transformation sequence.  Recommended if you can find him a bit cheaper than the current price.

 

Did you pick up SS86 Ultra Magnus?  What did you think of him?  Pop it in the comments section below!

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Transformers Collection – Energon

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And the great journey of cataloging my collection continues!

In the 2nd installment of the Unicron Trilogy we got the Energon series.  This saw a rise of 2-bot combination and the return of some classic characters such as Scorponok and Omega Supreme.  Best of all, we got our first official Quintesson figure!

 

Transformer Energon Autobot Figures

 

*Item #ENA001: Transformers Energon Autobot Optimus Prime

(Reference: Photo #P00188)

 

*Item #ENA002: Transformers Energon Autobot Optimus Prime (Costco Exclusive)

(Reference: Photo #P00189)

 

*Item #ENA003: Transformers Energon Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #ENA004: Transformers Energon Autobot Rodimus

*Item #ENA005: Transformers Energon Autobot Downshift

*Item #ENA006: Transformers Energon Autobot Prowl

(Reference: Photo #P00190)

 

*Item #ENA007: Transformers Energon Autobot Tow-Line

(Reference: Photo #P00191)

 

*Item #ENA008: Transformers Energon Autobot Roadblock

*Item #ENA009: Transformers Energon Autobot Inferno

(Reference: Photo #P00192)

 

*Item #ENA010: Transformers Energon Autobot Ironhide

*Item #ENA011: Transformers Energon Autobot Jetfire

(Reference: Photo #P00193)

 

*Item #ENA012: Transformers Energon Autobot Landmine

*Item #ENA013: Transformers Energon Autobot Bulkhead

(Reference: Photo #P00194)

 

*Item #ENA014: Transformers Energon Dinobot Grimlock

*Item #ENA015: Transformers Energon Dinobot Swoop

(Reference: Photo #P00195)

 

*Item #ENA0016: Transformers Energon Autobot Omega Supreme

(Reference: Photo #P00196)

 

*Item #ENA017: Transformers Energon Omnicon Strongarm

*Item #ENA018: Transformers Energon Omnicon Signal Flare

*Item #ENA019: Transformers Energon Omnicon Arcee

(Reference: Photo #P00197)

 

*Item #ENA020: Transformers Energon Autobot Air Team Sky Shadow

*Item #ENA021: Transformers Energon Autobot Air Team Storm Jet

*Item #ENA022: Transformers Energon Autobot Air Team Treadshot

(Reference: Photo #P00198)

 

*Item #ENA023: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Autobot Ironhide (MIS-Bag)

*Item #ENA024: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Autobot Ironhide

(Reference: Photo #P00199)

 

*Item #ENA025: Transformers Energon Mini-Con Sureshock

*Item #ENA026: Transformers Energon Mini-Con High Wire

*Item #ENA027: Transformers Energon Mini-Con Grindor

(Reference: Photo #P00200)

 

Transformer Energon Decepticon Figures

 

*Item #END001: Transformers Energon Decepticon Megatron

(Reference: Photo #P00201)

 

*Item #END002: Transformers Energon Alpha Quintesson

(Reference: Photo #P00202)

 

*Item #END003: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Scorponok

*Item #END004: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Battle Ravage

*Item #END005: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Cruellock

*Item #END006: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Divebomb

*Item #END007: Transformers Energon Terrorcon Insecticon

(Reference: Photo #P00203)

 

*Item #END008: Transformers Energon Decepticon Shockblast

(Reference: Photo #P00204)

 

*Item #END009: Transformers Energon Decepticon Mirage

(Reference: Photo #P00205)

 

*Item #END010: Transformers Energon Decepticon Snowcat

*Item #END011: Transformers Energon Decepticon Starscream

*Item #END012: Transformers Energon Decepticon Demolisher

*Item #END013: Transformers Energon Decepticon Sharkticon

*Item #END014: Transformers Energon Decepticon Slugslinger

(Reference: Photo #P00206)

 

*Item #END015: Transformers Energon Decepticon Construction Team Sledge

*Item #END016: Transformers Energon Decepticon Construction Team Steamhammer

*Item #END017: Transformers Energon Decepticon Construction Team Duststorm

(Reference: Photo #P00207)

 

*Item #END018: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Decepticon Galvatron

(Reference: Photo #P00208)

 

*Item #END019: Transformers Energon McDonald’s Unicron

(Reference: Photo #P00209)

 

*Item #END020: Transformers Energon Decepticon Destruction Team Kickback

*Item #END021: Transformers Energon Decepticon Destruction Team Barricade

*Item #END022: Transformers Energon Decepticon Destruction Team Stormcloud

(Reference: Photo #P00210)

 

(5 Separate figures pictured in their combined form of Bruticus Maximus)

*Item #END023: Transformers United Decepticon Onslaught

(Torso)

*Item #END024: Transformers United Decepticon Brawl

(Limb)

*Item #END025: Transformers United Decepticon Vortex

(Limb)

*Item #END026: TFX Crossfires Explorer (3rd party)

(limb)

*Item #END027: TFX Crossfires  Munitioner (3rd party)

(limb)

(Reference: Photo #P00211)

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Transformers Collection – Armada

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Big Angry Trev and his Armada (toys)

And so the great undertaking of cataloging my massive collection continues!

Armada was a really fun Transformers toyline.  It introduced a whole new race of Transformers – Mini-Cons, who could attach to larger Transformers to unlock new abilities.  It also gave fans what we had been waiting for for nearly 20 years – a Unicron toy!

 

Transformer Armada Autobot Figures

*Item #ARA001: Transformers Armada Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #ARA002: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Sparkplug

(Reference: Photo #P00163)

 

*Item #ARA003: Transformers Armada Autobot Jetfire

*Item #ARA004: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Comettor

(Reference: Photo #P00164)

 

*Item #ARA005: Transformers Armada Autobot Red Alert

*Item #ARA006: Transformers Armada Autobot Red Alert (2nd unit)

*Item #ARA007: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Longarm

(Reference: Photo #P00165)

 

*Item #ARA008: Transformers Armada Autobot Scavenger

*Item #ARA009: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Rollbar

(Reference: Photo #P00166)

 

*Item #ARA010: Transformers Armada Autobot Overload

*Item #ARA011: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Headmaster Rollout (combined with Overload)

(Reference: Photo #P00167)

 

*Item #ARA012: Transformers Armada Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #ARA013: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Jolt

(Reference: Photo #P00168)

 

*Item #ARA014: Transformers Armada Autobot Smokescreen

*Item #ARA015: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Liftor

(Reference: Photo #P00169)

 

*Item #ARA016: Transformers Armada Autobot Blurr

*Item #ARA017: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Incinerator

(Reference: Photo #P00170)

 

*Item #ARA018: Transformers Armada Autobot Sideswipe

*Item #ARA019: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Nightbeat

(Reference: Photo #P00171)

 

*Item #ARA020: Transformers Armada Autobot Laserbeak

*Item #ARA021: Transformers Armada Autobot Laserbeak (2nd unit)

(Reference: Photo #P00172)

 

*Item #ARA022: Transformers Armada McDonald’s Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #ARA023: Transformers Armada McDonald’s Autobot Hot Shot (2nd unit)

*Item #ARA024: Transformers Armada McDonald’s Autobot Hot Shot (3rd unit)

*Item #ARA025: Transformers Armada McDonald’s Autobot Hot Shot Smokescreen

(Reference: Photo #P00173)

 

*Item #ARA026: Transformers Armada Optimus Prime (keychain)

(Reference: Photo #P00174)

 

 

Transformer Armada Decepticon Figures

*Item ARD001#: Transformers Armada Decepticon Megatron

*Item ARD002#: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Leader-1

(Reference: Photo #P00175)

 

*Item #ARD003: Transformers Armada Decepticon Thundercracker

*Item #ARD004: 9ransformers Armada Mini-Con Zapmaster

*Item #ARD005: Transformers Armada Decepticon Starscream

*Item #ARD006: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Swindle

*Item #ARD007: Transformers Armada Decepticon Skywarp

*Item #ARD008: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Thunderclash

(Reference: Photo #P00176)

 

*Item #ARD009: Transformers Armada Decepticon Tidal Wave

*Item #ARD010: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Ramjet

(Reference: Photo #P00177)

 

*Item #ARD011: Transformers Armada Decepticon Demolishor

*Item #ARD012: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Blackout

(Reference: Photo #P00178)

 

*Item #ARD013: Transformers Armada Decepticon Cyclonus

*Item #ARD014: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Crumplezone

(Reference: Photo #P00179)

 

*Item #ARD015: Transformers Armada Decepticon Thrust

*Item #ARD016: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Inferno

(Reference: Photo #P00180)

 

*Item #ARD017: Transformers Armada Decepticon Predacon

*Item #ARD018: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Side Burn

*Item #ARD019: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Skid-Z

(Reference: Photo #P00181)

 

 

Transformer Armada Unicron Figures

*Item #ARU001: Transformers Armada Unicron

*Item #ARU002: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Dead End

(Reference: Photo #P00182)

 

*Item #ARU003: Transformers Armada Sideways

*Item #ARU004: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Rook

*Item #ARU005: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Crosswise

(Reference: Photo #P00183)

 

 

Transformer Armada Mini-Con Team Figures

*Item #ARM001: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Destruction Team Dualor

*Item #ARM002: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Destruction Team Drill Bit

*Item #ARM003: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Destruction Team Buzzsaw

(Reference: Photo #P00184)

 

*Item #ARM004: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Road Wrecker Team Dualor

*Item #ARM005: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Road Wrecker Team Drill Bit

*Item #ARM006: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Road Wrecker Team Buzzsaw

(Reference: Photo #P00185)

 

*Item #ARM007: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Sea Team Waterlog

*Item #ARM008: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Sea Team Oceanglide

*Item #ARM009: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Sea Team Stormcloud

(Reference: Photo #P00186)

 

*Item #ARM010: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Air Military Team Gunbarrel

*Item #ARM011: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Air Military Team Terradive

*Item #ARM012: Transformers Armada Mini-Con Air Military Team Thunderwing

(Reference: Photo #P00187)

 

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Australian Radio First – Ravage by Cybertronic Spree

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In an exclusive to The Big DJ Trev Show on KRR.fm, for the first time on Australian Radio, we are proud to present Ravage – the newest album from Cybertronic Spree.

For anyone unfamiliar with the band, Cybertronic Spree released their first album in 2019; Transformers 1986, containing covers from soundtrack of that cult-classic The Transformers: The Movie.  Known to perform live in excellently crafted costumes of beloved Transformers characters such as Hot Rod, Unicron, Shockwave and Soundwave, the band had found a successful niche within the pop-culture world.

Album Review – Cybertronic Spree: Transformers 1986

Ravage is a collection of new original music by the band, with heavy 80’s influences.  However don’t let me spoil it for you – why not take the opportunity to listen for yourself!

Tune in to The Big DJ Trev Show from 6 to 9pm AEST on Thursday October 5th to hear the album played for the first time on Australian Radio!

For those in Central West NSW, tune into to 98.7fm.  For everyone else around the world go online to KRRfm.org.au.  To celebrate the new album Ravage, not only we will be playing tracks from this new album, but having a Transformers themed night, complete with music from Cybertronic Spree’s first album, as well as music from the live-action movie soundtracks and other Transformer musical releases!

So tune in, rock on and roll out!

 

Album Review – ‘Transformers: Roll Out’

Album Review – Respect The Prime 1986 Revisited

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Figure Review – Bishōujo Bumblebee

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Less than 6 months ago we saw the first two Transformers, Optimus and Megatron, of the Bishōjo line (Japanese term for cute girl).  These are a series of statues based off of Shunya Yamashita’s illustrations of various movie, game, and comic characters in the Japanese Bishōjo style.

Review: Bishoujo Transformers

Well now we have the third offering – Bumblebee.  And lets face it, who didn’t see this coming eh?  Bumblebee is in everything.  I mean, who did you think it was going to be – Blot?  Bumblebee continues to bathe in the spotlight in everything Transformers, even if he did take a back seat in Rise of the Beasts.  So how does Bumblebee stack up against his predecessors?  Lets take a look!

Whereas Prime and Megatron were portrayed as young women, Bumblebee is very much portrayed as a teenage girl, befitting his stature as a younger Autobot as well as  being physically smaller than most of his brethren (in G1 anyway).

In ROTB Prime was the worried older brother. Here he is the cool older sister

The colour scheme too is very much a shout out to his G1 incarnation.  Yellow dominates the clothing, along with black straps and touches of pale blue (for the windows).

The more you look at this figure, the more nods to Bumblebee’s robot and vehicle modes you notice.  These include headlights on the boots, a spare tyre backpack, a V for Volkswagen on the belt and a hoodie which is very indicative of Bumblebee’s robot head.

Headlights on shoes
Bumblebee Helmet-hoodie
V. V is for Volkswagen
Spare Tyre backpack (wish mine was in a backpack rather than my gut)

A sticking point for me is the price of this figure.  These are static figures with no articulation,  but at least Prime and Megatron came with a couple of removable accessories such as face masks and shoulder cannon.  Bumblebee comes with no accessories whatsoever.  Also Bumblebee is a significantly smaller figure in comparison to the other two.  I was therefore disappointed to see that the vast majority of online stores priced this figure the same as its two predecessors.  Even $10 or $15 cheaper would have been appreciated.

Smaller, yet just as expensive

Overall, price aside, this is a cute kitschy figure which will look good amongst similar figures on your display shelves.  Bishōjo Bumblebeeonce again proves that Transformers can turn into anything, and is much more family friendly than the last time Bumblebee got a human form.

Moonracer & Cyber Bee Mouse Pads

What do you think of these statuettes?  Cool or just weird?  Pop you thoughts in the comments section below!