We’re back for the second part of our look at some of the repaints in the Transformers Masterpiece line that are so good they outclass the original versions of the mould in each case. If you missed part 1, check that out first before continuing below!   #7: MP-37 Artfire MP-33 Inferno was a pretty well-received figure overall. However, it landed smack in the middle of a transition period for the Masterpiece line, falling distinctly more on the slavishly cartoon-accurate side of things than collectors had were used to in prior years. One thing that won over most people was the engin ..read more

I recently completed my write-up on the best toys from 2021 and now here’s the full gallery of the #1 spot, Haslab WFC Unicron – all pics, no words. These are presented in full size so just open them in a new tab (and zoom in if needed) to see them in their full glory. Hope you enjoy the pics! TTFN ..read more

I always look forward to a new Masterpiece toy. Something about a TakaraTomy design always feels like an actual event, even if they sometimes have their flaws. I’m currently enamoured with MP-55 Nightbird (or Nightbirdshadow, to give her the name on the box!), a character I honestly never expected in this line but one that has been so fabulously realised. I have a full review on the way soon, but needless to say, she’s a bit of a stunner! One thing that interests me about Nightbird is how she doesn’t even feel like a repaint (or, in this case, a retool) of MP-51 Arcee. It’s more than just t ..read more

A little while back, I put together an article detailing the origins of the fabled Transformers ‘blue Bluestreak’, a concept which continues to cause untold confusion even today, some forty years after it all began. The idea popped up thanks to a fanmade ‘digibash’, but such a thing has now come to pass. Yes, a genuine Generations blue Bluestreak, in the plastic! Except, wait, it’s not quite that simple. If you look closely, you’ll note this toy isn’t named Bluestreak at all, but rather his oft-used alternate moniker, Silverstreak! Hang on; he’s a blue Silverstreak? Does that even ..read more

Perhaps unsurprisingly for a toyline that is now nearly nineteen years old, Transformers Masterpiece has seen many great repaints in its time, with most major releases getting the treatment at least once along the way. Yet, many designs remain one-and-done, which is made even more apparent because of some of the unusual repainted efforts we’ve seen elsewhere. me new bird pic.twitter.com/Pv3ZNW8lhm — Sixo (@SixoTF) March 18, 2022 With stuff like MP-55 Nightbird now a reality and the WFC line pumping out extremely niche deep-cut-level repainted releases like they’re going out of style, it’s b ..read more

I recently completed my write-up on the best toys from 2021 and now here’s the full gallery of photos – all pics, no words. Be sure to check out part 1 if you missed it. These are presented in full size so just open them in a new tab (and zoom in if needed) to see them in their full glory. Hope you enjoy the pics! TTFN ..read more

I recently completed my write-up on the best toys from 2021 and now here’s the full gallery of photos – all pics, no words. These are presented in full size so just open them in a new tab (and zoom in if needed) to see them in their full glory. Hope you enjoy the pics! Be sure to check out part 2 when you’re finished. TTFN ..read more

We’re back for the second part of our look at X-Transbots’ recent Taiho release, presenting an original character in the world of Transformers in what could be considered a bit of a mash-up with a Japanese manga and anime series. Last time we concluded the car mode not only did a good job at portraying the source but looked as cute as a button in the process!  So yes, as mentioned, this is a homage to You’re Under Arrest, and whilst some of the finer details may vary a little, it’s clearly a strong love letter in that regard. However, we’re now moving into more familiar territ ..read more

Like a lot of collectors, I found myself pouring over countless photos of TFcon this past weekend, as dozens of merry con-goers took to social media to celebrate the event in Los Angeles. It seems as though a good time was had by all and despite me being ever-so-slightly jealous (only slightly, mind), it was great to see people enjoying a much-needed smidge of normality again, especially in the current climate. https://twitter.com/TFsource/status/1503070965105934338?s=20&t=-rpwLTtFh5SqslhNdLvY1A Naturally, many of the photos were of the dealer hall, where it seemed a veritable treasure tr ..read more

Combiner teams are a Transformers staple, with many different variations on the idea having cropped up in the franchise’s near-forty-year history. However, at least some fans would still tell you it’s never been done quite as well as the first attempt with the Constructicons and the one-and-only Devastator! Even today, there’s just something about the big green meanie that captures imaginations, so perhaps it’s no surprise he’s become one of the most enduring and iconic examples overall… which probably also explains why we keep getting so many toy attempts at the character! In fact, in a wor ..read more