by Collecticon | Sep 27, 2014 | Blog
I just wanted to drop in after an extended absence to report that I have found a grail in Japan during my trip. The day after my birthday, I was able to snag this very rare lucky draw movie 1 figure that has eluded me for years since it’s initial release....
by Collecticon | Jun 15, 2013 | Blog
Fans have been asking for troop-builders for a while now, but $100+ troop builders? Dang! Sometimes we really get what we deserve! IDW has been hitting Metroplex HARD and it seems with good reason. Making such an expensive toy comes with risks for the retailers and...
by Collecticon | May 23, 2012 | Blog
A bunch of hoopla is spreading in Transformerland due to the typical spooky Japanese methods of teasing new figures. We see a black silhouette of an upcoming toy with no size indication or explanation. If you look closely, the profile very closely resembles that of...
by Collecticon | Feb 15, 2012 | Blog
Curve ball number 905 for 2012 – MASTERPIECE SUNSTORM IS COMING! Will he have a cape? I sure hope he does. He is Starscream’s brother afterall. Definitely picking this mother up when it comes near. Be careful, he’s hot! Oh yeah, some other toy was...
by Collecticon | Dec 9, 2011 | Blog
At long last I received a long-lost order from my trustworthy associate Bodhar. The very hard to get Bathing Ape G1 Convoy (aka Bape Prime) is now in my grasp and inches me ever closer to tasting the G1 Optimus Prime cab rainbow.