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X-Transbots Arkose (11/1/2024)
Posted by KidTDragon
This Arkose toy is for the birds. But don't take my word for it; see for yourself. (Picture courtesy of fine feathered fotographer Spiff-O-Matic.)
ReAction Werewolf of London (10/1/2024)
Posted by KidTDragon
This Werewolf of London figure seems to be lacking accessories. Where's the Chinese menu? Where's the mutilated little old lady? Where's the piña colada from Trader Vic's? It's like they never heard Warren Zevon's thoroughly researched (I assume) song! (Photo courtesy of the excitable boys at Super7.)
Generation 1 Broadside (9/1/2024)
Posted by KidTDragon
Broadside is a triple-changer who turns into either an average size jet and a very small aircraft carrier, or a very large jet and an average size aircraft carrier. He's also afraid of heights and gets seasick easily. This is why you shouldn't wait until 4:55 on a Friday to see the guy who assigns alt-modes. (Unfortunate photo courtesy of BigBadToyStore.)
Titans Return Autobot Wheelie (8/1/2024)
Posted by KidTDragon
Wheelie's a robot (you with me so far?)
Who turns into a Cybertronian car
His primary colors are gray, black, and orange
And I wish I didn't end the last line with an unrhymable word

(We give many thanks – and they're very emphatic
To the photog who goes by the name Spiff-O-Matic)
Crossovers Hulk (2/3/2024)
Posted by KidTDragon
Whose bright idea was it to give The Hulk a giant mecha?! And one that can turn into a tank, no less! Do you want Manhattan reduced to a pile of rubble?! Because this is how you get Manhattan reduced to a pile of rubble! (Incredible photo courtesy of Hellscream333.)
The Last Knight Dragonstorm (1/1/2024)
Posted by KidTDragon
In The Last Knight, twelve Autobots combined to form the mighty Dragonstorm. A dozen figures is a bit of a hard sell, so Hasbro designed the toy to be made from only two 'bots, which sounds like a reasonable compromise as long as you don't think about the ten Transformers that got screwed out of royalty checks. (Scaly snapshot courtesy of Hasbro.)
Hallmark Keepsake Castle Grayskull Ornament (12/2/2023)
Posted by KidTDragon
I think we can all agree that nothing embodies the holiday season as perfectly as a tree ornament shaped like a mysterious old castle with a giant creepy skull face.

...What? Why's everyone looking at me like I had the weird childhood? (Ho-ho-horrifying photo courtesy of Hallmark.)
Generation 1 Drag (11/4/2023)
Posted by KidTDragon
I don't know if Takara decided to name Huffer "Drag" in Japan because he can pull trailers behind him in his truck cab mode, or because his constant complaining bums everyone out. Either way, it's fitting. (Pessimistic picture courtesy of HighPrime.)
Generation 1 Salt-Man Z (10/1/2023)
Posted by KidTDragon
Don't bother shaking Salt-Man Z over your french fries. His name comes from "saltar", the Portuguese word for "jump" — which makes sense since he's a redeco of Jumpstarter Twin Twist.

shmax.com: Come for the toys, stay for the beginner's language lessons. (Picture courtesy of seasoned photographer engledogg.)
Generation 1 Shockwave (9/2/2023)
Posted by KidTDragon
Having a gun-hand comes in handy during a war, but what does a 'bot like Shockwave do to relax when he has some downtime? Knitting's going to be tricky. And it can't be easy to play guitar. Juggling is definitely out of the question. I think I'm starting to understand why he's such a stone-cold jerk. (Picture courtesy of two-fisted photographer engledogg.)
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