Awright folks, here's what I think about Lugnut's gorgeous new plastic slab. IN VIDEO FORM.
Showing posts with label Transformers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Transformers. Show all posts
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monthly Challenge for May: Light Piping Challenge!
Okay Folks! So For the month of may our "Monthly Challenge" is Light Piping! For further details about your submission, how to submit and other random things check out the "Monthly Challenge" page in the Block's nav bar at the top! Happy Submitting Folks!
- BuddhaCon
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Pictorial Review: Playskool Go-Bots Buzzer-Bot
Playskool Go-Bots have always seemed a little bit horrible to me. Released by Hasbro in the early 2000s, at the height of my hatred/dismissal of all things not-G1, they were simplistic, inflated-looking weirdos created with the sole purpose of getting a generation of pre-schoolers hooked on the plastic crack before they even had time to know what the Hell was going on. Looking back today, I could retro-actively claim that I rejected the Go-Bots through righteous anti-consumerist disgust, but in reality I just thought they were bollocks.
And then about a year ago, I found one in a charity shop and honestly he fills my world with a loveliness so pure that if I died tomorrow I don't even think I'd mind.
And then about a year ago, I found one in a charity shop and honestly he fills my world with a loveliness so pure that if I died tomorrow I don't even think I'd mind.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
RTS Perceptor: Secretly famous?
This may require some explanation; Reveal the Shield Perceptor looks very familiar to me, somewhere between Kenneth Williams and Frankie Howerd. Who does he resemble to you? Answers in the comments, please, or pictures to Mattersmasher@thetransformingblock.com
Friday, May 6, 2011
Lightpiping champion: Universe Cyclonus
This entry comes from J_Naxizemus, who writes:
"Truely a lesson in using your eyes to strike fear into the hearts of every camera-phone wielding loon around you."
Think you can do better? Please don't drill holes in your skull, just find a bot whose optics can blaze, take a photo and send it to Mattersmasher@thetransformingblock.com!
"Truely a lesson in using your eyes to strike fear into the hearts of every camera-phone wielding loon around you."
Think you can do better? Please don't drill holes in your skull, just find a bot whose optics can blaze, take a photo and send it to Mattersmasher@thetransformingblock.com!
Lightpiping champion: Lightpipe our darkest hour!
Let's make this interesting, shall we? If you think you know a bot who has lightpiping that beats any of the examples we've posted to the blog, then take a picture and email it to me at Mattersmasher@thetransformingblock.com
Let's see if we can settle this once and for all!
Let's see if we can settle this once and for all!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Comparative Review: RotF Lockdown vs HftD Axor
Continuing my series of articles on toys and their repaints, today I'm giving my opinion on Revenge of the Fallen Lockdown and Hunt for the Decepticons Axor.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Reveal the Shield Solar Storm Grappel Review
We at the Block love our orange repaints. Here's a quick look at the appallingly-named new Grapple figure!
Dark of the Moon Video Game Preview
Dudes! GameSpot just put up an exclusive preview of the DOTM Xbox 360 game.
Click for vid!
High Moon Studios did a fantastic job on War For Cybertron, and this snippet of the next game looks promising - a far cry from the slow, turgid cack of the previous movie games. Much as I enjoyed WFC, I felt the samey robotic landscapes dragged it down a notch, so it'll be fun to scorch through some Earth-based missions. Let's hope we get to play as some 'Cons too!
Click for vid!
High Moon Studios did a fantastic job on War For Cybertron, and this snippet of the next game looks promising - a far cry from the slow, turgid cack of the previous movie games. Much as I enjoyed WFC, I felt the samey robotic landscapes dragged it down a notch, so it'll be fun to scorch through some Earth-based missions. Let's hope we get to play as some 'Cons too!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sky Striker Details have been revealed.
ToyNewsi has posted the most recent Question and Answer session with Hasbro's GI Joe Team. They cover the SkyStriker set and pricing within the interview as well. Hasbro states in the interview with ToyNewsi "The Sky Striker will be sold at $49.99. Most of our SDCC exclusives will be available on HTS the monday after close of the convention. However, there will be limited quantities so act fast!"
For the full article please visit ToyNewsi.com
For the full article please visit ToyNewsi.com
Beast Wars Neo Longrack Review
Hey! I just noticed that this review of mine was lying around in the archive, so I thought I'd better stick it up on the front page. It's nearly a month old, but it's still my latest one. For SHAME.
Modding: How to remove a pin.
This video should help anyone fixing, modding or just dismantling a Transformer toy. Let me know what you think in the comments below!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
BuddhaCon / Xebachae
So.. My fellow reviewers have beat me to the punch at introductions I see! Well Where to start, where to start? Well I'm also a yankee across the pond from Thew and MatterSmasher. I've been a fan of transformers since the early days of Generation One. I loved them dearly and yes, I was one of those teary eyed children walking out of the theater in 1986 when Optimus Prime drew his last breathe. Ah the memories.
I had a ton of transformers as a child ranging from G1 up until the end of the Headmasters line. As with any youth, I grew away from transformers for a spell and went off into the world of Music, Skating and other extracurricular activities. But then I came upon the 2007 Movie figures and the love affair began once more for a time, then I spotted Masterpiece Optimus Prime. The my wallet and girlfriend sighed and I haven't looked back since!
Upon recommendation from MontanaVista I began watching reviews online, and none of them really caught my eye until I found Thew's Reviews. I was instantly drawn in and thought to myself I need to so something like this! I love transformers, I'm an Internet nerd (Yes, I'm a Redditor) and well I have a bunch of toys!
In keeping with the wonderful Format presented by my colleague Brentosaur I will do as he did at the end of his wonderful Brentroduction!
What Interests You About Transformers?
Well I'd have to agree with him 100% Nothing compares in fun , frustration and pure enjoyment of breaking one of these little baddies out of it's plastic prison and fumbling through your first transformation of said little robot! They are great conversation pieces and well look great transformed on the shelf or on a desk! Plus it brings me back to my childhood with each new Autobot or Decepticon that arrives at my door!
Who Was Your First Transformer?
My first transformer was G1 Optimus Prime. I had been watching the Gen 1 show for a good while and always wanted my very own figures to reenact the epic battles that I saw on the Television. Being the quiet well mannered child I was, I never pressed my father or mother for one. Well one day my father took me to Caldor (the 1980's walmart) and we happened to come upon the toy aisle. I asked if we could look, and well there he was... Optimus in all his Prime Glory! I picked up the box and felt the light of jacob's ladder shoot down from the sky in through a hole in the ceiling of that ghetto 1980's Caldor. I placed him back down on the shelf. And sure enough Pop picks him up and says you like Optimus? Of course! I exclaimed! Well he picked him up along with megatron and put them in the cart. I was dumb founded, over joyed and in shock! Well ladies and gents, my father created this monster that day! Thanks Dad!
Who are your top 5 favorite characters?
1. Optimus Prime (G1)
2. Megatron (G1)
3. Sideswipe (ROTF)
4. Jazz (G1)
5. Starscream (G1)
Autobots or Decepticons?
Autobots, Because they're so good natured and well they just Rock!
What is your favorite gimmick?
The Transformers that don't have any! I'm not a big fan of gimmicks but one never knows. There may be one out there to change my mind!
Which show is your favorite?
My favorite show would of course be Generation One. I mean it's epic, it's the foundation for all things transformers. A close second would have to be the new Prime series. I don't know why but i really dig the mix up of G1 and Movie-verse characters.. And wheeljack was just the MAN!
Well my fellow Robot lovers... I hope this enlightened you a bit more on why I love transformers! I look forward to learning and playing with transformers for you! (wow that sounded wrong)
-Buddhacon
I had a ton of transformers as a child ranging from G1 up until the end of the Headmasters line. As with any youth, I grew away from transformers for a spell and went off into the world of Music, Skating and other extracurricular activities. But then I came upon the 2007 Movie figures and the love affair began once more for a time, then I spotted Masterpiece Optimus Prime. The my wallet and girlfriend sighed and I haven't looked back since!
Upon recommendation from MontanaVista I began watching reviews online, and none of them really caught my eye until I found Thew's Reviews. I was instantly drawn in and thought to myself I need to so something like this! I love transformers, I'm an Internet nerd (Yes, I'm a Redditor) and well I have a bunch of toys!
In keeping with the wonderful Format presented by my colleague Brentosaur I will do as he did at the end of his wonderful Brentroduction!
What Interests You About Transformers?
Well I'd have to agree with him 100% Nothing compares in fun , frustration and pure enjoyment of breaking one of these little baddies out of it's plastic prison and fumbling through your first transformation of said little robot! They are great conversation pieces and well look great transformed on the shelf or on a desk! Plus it brings me back to my childhood with each new Autobot or Decepticon that arrives at my door!
Who Was Your First Transformer?
My first transformer was G1 Optimus Prime. I had been watching the Gen 1 show for a good while and always wanted my very own figures to reenact the epic battles that I saw on the Television. Being the quiet well mannered child I was, I never pressed my father or mother for one. Well one day my father took me to Caldor (the 1980's walmart) and we happened to come upon the toy aisle. I asked if we could look, and well there he was... Optimus in all his Prime Glory! I picked up the box and felt the light of jacob's ladder shoot down from the sky in through a hole in the ceiling of that ghetto 1980's Caldor. I placed him back down on the shelf. And sure enough Pop picks him up and says you like Optimus? Of course! I exclaimed! Well he picked him up along with megatron and put them in the cart. I was dumb founded, over joyed and in shock! Well ladies and gents, my father created this monster that day! Thanks Dad!
Who are your top 5 favorite characters?
1. Optimus Prime (G1)
2. Megatron (G1)
3. Sideswipe (ROTF)
4. Jazz (G1)
5. Starscream (G1)
Autobots or Decepticons?
Autobots, Because they're so good natured and well they just Rock!
What is your favorite gimmick?
The Transformers that don't have any! I'm not a big fan of gimmicks but one never knows. There may be one out there to change my mind!
Which show is your favorite?
My favorite show would of course be Generation One. I mean it's epic, it's the foundation for all things transformers. A close second would have to be the new Prime series. I don't know why but i really dig the mix up of G1 and Movie-verse characters.. And wheeljack was just the MAN!
Well my fellow Robot lovers... I hope this enlightened you a bit more on why I love transformers! I look forward to learning and playing with transformers for you! (wow that sounded wrong)
-Buddhacon
MontanaVista - An Introduction
Hello Folks - I just wanted to give everyone a quick introduction as to who I am and why I am here! I started collecting Transformers again after Revenge of the Fallen (ROTF) was in theatres here in the States. As I perused YouTube and found people in my age group doing video reviews of these figures, I realized I wasn't the only one intrigued by these new toys. I grew up watching G1 Transformers, and as mostly everyone who did, I stopped buying and collecting in my teens. But the new molds and designs just caught my interest, I felt as if I was missing out and yearned to collect again.
After collecting most of the ROTF line of figures, and then some, I needed to take a break! There was a lot of time until the next movie would come out and I had lost some interest in the between-film lines that Hasbro was putting out there. My attention then turned to LEGO. LEGO has proved to be an amazing distraction from the TF world until Dark of the Moon (DOTM) comes out. To me this means, that by collecting and building LEGO sets I will return to collecting DOTM Transformers with a new vigor!
My current goal is to start reviewing and offering my opinion on some LEGO sets, like the new Pirates of the Carribean, Ninjago, and Pharaoh's Quest sets. I'd also like to go back and review some of my favorite ROTF Transformers. And, once the DOTM sets hit stores I plan on diving into collecting Transformers again and reviewing them as well.
I look forward to adding to the community. Until next time, cheers!
After collecting most of the ROTF line of figures, and then some, I needed to take a break! There was a lot of time until the next movie would come out and I had lost some interest in the between-film lines that Hasbro was putting out there. My attention then turned to LEGO. LEGO has proved to be an amazing distraction from the TF world until Dark of the Moon (DOTM) comes out. To me this means, that by collecting and building LEGO sets I will return to collecting DOTM Transformers with a new vigor!
My current goal is to start reviewing and offering my opinion on some LEGO sets, like the new Pirates of the Carribean, Ninjago, and Pharaoh's Quest sets. I'd also like to go back and review some of my favorite ROTF Transformers. And, once the DOTM sets hit stores I plan on diving into collecting Transformers again and reviewing them as well.
I look forward to adding to the community. Until next time, cheers!
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