Based on the Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters Prowl mode, Barricade is an upcoming figure from the Transformers Club, as revealed via Twitter in a game of 20 25 Some Number of Questions. It’s an interesting choice for the mold – it hasn’t even appeared on many pegs yet. The police car mode looks great. and the robot mode is pretty good, except I do hope that purple is a bit more subdued in the final figure. If you weren’t on Twitter for the reveal, here it is.
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Toy Review – Transformers – Sergeant Kup
Sergeant Kup is the somewhat modern take on the character who first debuted in The Transformers: The Movie, over 25 years ago. (Don’t you feel old? I know I do.) Back then, he was a futuristic pickup truck from the far-off future of 2005. Yyyyeah, that’s not exactly how car design evolved, is it? Now, he’s a nigh-modern/retro pickup with one advantage over the old design – a working tailgate. (Tip of the hat to TFWiki.net for that bit of info.) So, how does this new version fare in the review department? Read on!
Continue readingToy Review – Transformers Club Scourge
The original SCOURGE from the “Robots in Disguise” line was released in 2002 (or 2000, if you count the Japanese version), itself a redeco of the Laser Optimus Prime toy initially released in 1995. This means one thing: I’m old. No, seriously, it means that this character has been around for over a decade, spawning numerous versions of the black and silver evil Optimus Prime entity in multiple toylines and continuities. When Hasbro released a new version of Laser Optimus a few years ago, we knew a Scourge would happen sooner or later. Surprisingly, it was the Transformers Club, not
Continue readingToy Review – Twinstrike
Twinstrike is an update of the old Generation 1 Transformer “Sinnertwin”. (Gee, wonder why they changed that name?) The original toy was a yellow and teal two-headed dragon beast, and this one is no exception. How good is the new one? Read on!
Continue readingThe Transformers Club Announces Details of New Figures, Shows Off Treadshot
In a follow up to last week’s announcements, the Transformers Club (@The_TF_Club) updated us with some new pictures and information about their upcoming FSS 2 line. First, they tweeted out information about the three already-announced figures: Treadshot using the Generation Warpath mold — The Former TCC (@The_TF_Club) August 15, 2013 Chromedome from TF: Prime Wheeljack — The Former TCC (@The_TF_Club) August 15, 2013 and Fisitron from Generation Roadbuster — The Former TCC (@The_TF_Club) August 15, 2013 Then they confirmed that Chromedome will have a new head: @bamf226 Chromdome will have a new head sculpt. We have never done all orginal sculpts, head
Continue readingToy Review – Transformers Huffer
Huffer is the Autobot Tech Specialist and Construction Engineer that may be average in speed and courage, but he makes up for it in intelligence, strength and skill. Armed with a Roadshark Missle Launcher, he’s busy making sure the Autobots can withstand Predacon Dragonfire! Huffer is a redeco of Trailcutter (who was a retool of Ironhide (who was a redeco — wait, no, sorry)), an SUV with some serious firepower. Two hood-mounted missles and his detachable Roadshark Missile Launcher mean you don’t want to mess with him (although a Fireblast of only 5 means you probably could). Add his front
Continue readingToy Review – Transformers Swerve (Chevy Aveo)
Swerve is by far the Transformer with the weirdest production history in the nearly 30 years of the brand. It’s an exclusive toy, but for a long time, nobody was 100% sure who he was exclusive to. Was he a Chevrolet exclusive in certain European markets? Was he a worldwide Chevy online exclusive? Did you have to buy a real Chevy Aveo to get him, or just test drive? Does he like gladiator movies? (Okay, strike that last one.) For the full story, hit the TF Wiki entry. This review will concentrate on pure facts. Wait, it’s a review, it can’t
Continue readingTransformers Club Reveals Rampage, Transmutate; Teases Treadshot
In a flurry of updates this morning, the Transformers Club (@The_TF_Club) provided us first looks at two of their 2014 figures, as well as teasing us with a small headshot of a third. First, they tweeted out the control drawings for Rampage’s new head: Update at http://t.co/fB800bvOfo very soon… In the meantime. RAMPAGE AKA PROTOFORM X head turnaround. Check it… pic.twitter.com/vXxQRcmAUV — The Former TCC (@The_TF_Club) August 8, 2013 Then, they updated their website with a full image of Rampage’s robot mode, as well as both of Transmutate’s modes. In addition, they updated the full list of present and past
Continue readingFunko Pop! Vinyl SDCC Ned Stark Figure
[Spoilers for season 1 of Game of Thrones and the novel A Game of Thrones] This was one of the surprise exclusives. While we here at ASM knew about the Dark Horse Stark Shield Plaque, it wasn’t until Thursday night of Comic-Con that we found out that Funko had made an exclusive Ned Stark figure. With several of their “Game of Thrones” figures adoring one of our tables, we were debating whether or not to get this one. Then we saw the pictures. And then we saw the special feature. And then our minds melted, we shouted with joy, and we went to HBO Shop
Continue readingToy Review: Transformers Club Figure – Depth Charge
The 2013 Transformers Club Figure is a reimagining of the fierce bounty hunter from “Beast Wars” – Depth Charge. This incarnation is starring in the club’s 2013 comic story “Beast Wars Shattered Glass”, and while he no longer transformers into a manta ray, he still is very reminiscent of the now 15 year old toy. Depth Charge is now a fighter jet armed with a polearm weapon that can be either a spear or trident. As with all club figures, he is based off another toy; in this case, a redeco of Terradive. “It’s not revenge I’m looking for; it’s justice.”
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