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Videos from Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Botcon 2011

Here is a smattering of videos I've posted from Botcon 2011. Enjoy! iGear Ramjet at the TFsource Booth Transformers Prime process booth Transformers MMO Game concept art Hasbro Continue Reading

iGear PP03J Masterpiece not-Ramjet in hand video

iGear PP03J Masterpiece not-Ramjet in hand video

I was able to get a first-hand look at the upcoming controversial iGear PP03J Jet Fighter Team figure, aka Masterpiece Ramjet. The quality is impressive and reinforces the notion that 2011 is Continue Reading

Thoughts on 3rd party toys – TakaraTomy says “no more!” in Japan

Thoughts on 3rd party toys – TakaraTomy says “no more!” in Japan

A startling announcement was made the other day by Japanese toy retailer Red Mercury when they cancelled a plethora of 3rd party Transformer toy orders.  Although I cannot find any information 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

Transformer KO’s dominate cracked.com top 15

Transformer KO’s dominate cracked.com top 15

Cracked.com posted a top 15 of the most Unintentionally Hilarious Bootleg toys ever. Some notable ko's made the list such as the transforming Titanic Bot, the Thomas the Train Engine combiner Continue Reading

Sunstorm and Silver Chrome Seeker from KOtoys.com

Sunstorm and Silver Chrome Seeker from KOtoys.com

These just came in today from KOtoys.com! The orange Sunstorm is GREAT! Now I don't know what to do with my yellow one. Unfortunately I received two silver seekers instead of a gold chrome one Continue Reading

Yellow Classics Sunstorm Knockoff from KOtoys.com – better than you were expecting!

Yellow Classics Sunstorm Knockoff from KOtoys.com – better than you were expecting!

I just received my Yellow Sunstorm from KOtoys along with the purple seeker squad. I was really upset that I bought this mere hours before the orange more G1-accurate Classics Sunstorm was 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

More Knock Off Lucky Draw Seekers

More Knock Off Lucky Draw Seekers

More Knock-off goodies are heading our way from kotoys.com. This time a revamped Lucky Draw Seeker from the KOLD line will be available in gold and silver. The colors are meant to match the Continue Reading

WST Ehobby Shining Ultra Magnus and Diaclone Powered Convoy from Heero Toy Maker

WST Ehobby Shining Ultra Magnus and Diaclone Powered Convoy from Heero Toy Maker

Heero Toys Maker is a seller on ebay that has gone by a few different names and has been a player in the murkier side of Transformer toys. He is creative and has been able to make some Continue Reading

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