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Transformers pinball inching its way to my grasp

Transformers pinball inching its way to my grasp

At long last, my Transformers pinball machine is off the assembly line and headed to its final resting place. My most expensive foray into Transformerland will finally come to a close as it is Continue Reading

Japanese Dino cassettes being knocked off – the end of collecting Transformers?

Japanese Dino cassettes being knocked off – the end of collecting Transformers?

I guess what they say is true: Nothing is sacred. Thanks collecting, it was fun while it lasted! I'm out! Continue Reading

Gold chrome Hot Rod returns from the void – $7,000 for a fake toy?

Gold chrome Hot Rod returns from the void – $7,000 for a fake toy?

A few years ago, there was a gold chromed G1 Hot Rod up for sale and the reputable seller claimed it was a genuine Takara Employee give away. Problem is, no one has ever produced any hard proof Continue Reading

Ballzac auction of the week – White 4-Star Starscream seeker knock-off $500

Ballzac auction of the week – White 4-Star Starscream seeker knock-off $500

From time to time, I feel it is necessary to bring to light the worst of the worst Ebay auctions out there.  Without apology, I must highlight the sheer absurdity of some sellers of Continue Reading

Lucky Draw Green Unicron of Light gallery

Lucky Draw Green Unicron of Light gallery

Seibertron.com did not disappoint today with the revealed Mystery Gallery which turned out to be Lucky Draw Micron Legend Green Unicron of Light!  This is definitely a unique and rare piece and Continue Reading

Attack of the TakaraTomy Animated exclusives!

Attack of the TakaraTomy Animated exclusives!

With every new announcement from Takara Tomy I feel myself responding with less awe and far more shock.  With the recent announcement of a Hyper Hobby Black repaint of Animated Rodimus, the Continue Reading

Generation 2 ATB Megatron snags over $3500 – again!

Generation 2 ATB Megatron snags over $3500 – again!

I made a special note to wake up today. Not for my job interview, but instead to make sure I put my final bid in on a special rare item I recently found on Yahoo Japan. The alarm buzzed but I Continue Reading

Is the Lucky Draw Transformer dead as we know it?

Is the Lucky Draw Transformer dead as we know it?

Earlier this year we were treated to the announcement that Lucky Draw Transformers were coming back for TakaraTomy animated.  In fact, there have been more special exclusive items in Takara Continue Reading

The quest for Black Animated Optimus Prime

The quest for Black Animated Optimus Prime

I must have it. The black Animated Optimus Prime may be mine. The problem is that it is limited to 300 pieces and is only available on location at a store in a very remote area of Southern Continue Reading

TakaraTomy Transformers 2010 Primus

TakaraTomy Transformers 2010 Primus

This little news story seemed to slide under the radar for most folks but TF2005.com has reported a redeco of Cybertron Primus as the 5th 2010 campaign exclusive. Wow, do we really need another Continue Reading

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