MR-18 Truck Robo | Road Ranger

Challenge of the GoBots has endeared and found a cult following after the toyline and its animated series went off-air. The concept and stories that built the mythology was not as polished as Transformers, but presented a solid range of transforming figures that populated the world of Gobotron. Since being acquired by Hasbro they have incorporated some of the characters in their stories even producing toys that have “Go-Bots” or just straight up Gobots in them. But the comicbooks were these characters shined in 2018/2019 run of the mini-series redefining their narrative introducing Road Ranger as its New Leader.

Happy Meal Spotlight: TF RiD Grimlock!

09.01.2015 – Grimlock is one of the iconic characters in Transformers culture. Well known in the Generation One as well as various incarnation of the character has appeared in other series. But they’re not all related unless you’re a character fan. The latest iteration of the famous dinobot appears in the 2015 series “Transformers: Robots in Disguise” not to be mistaken from the Japanese produced series in 2001. This latest McDonald’s Happy Meal features the Robots in Disguise’s Grimlock!

Happy Meal Spotlight: TF RiD Clampdown!

08.12.2015 – The latest Transformers series right now is Robots in Disguise not to be mistaken for the 2001 series of the same name, which was originally titled ‘Car Robots’ in Japan. This new series is mostly targeted for the younger audience. For the reason why the latest Happy Meal in the Philippines features Transformers Robots in Disguise, which was also released in the US earlier this year. If anyone who hasn’t seen the show here’s one Decepticon you should know he’s Clampdown!

TFCC Reveals Combiner Wars Fitor for 2015!

04.01.2015 – Transformers celebrated the brand for thirty years introducing familiar characters from the vintage release and releasing them in them modern appearance. But some have been introduced in a whole new way. Takara Tomy sometimes announce these releases often a little bit of shocking for most fans overseas to be excited about. For this year the Transformers brand expands with the Combiner Wars robots able to form an even larger robot but what if one of them is a Gobotronian?

HFTD Voyager Class: "Classic" Sea Spray!

08.21.2014 – Sea Spray is part of the “Hunt for the Decepticon” toy line that follows the “Revenge of the Fallen” series of action figures. But for those who are looking for a modern Generation One version they say this Sea Spray is the one you should be looking for. It was released sometime in 2010 and later in the Philippines this figure ended up on clearance for more than half of its retail price point. There has been little interest about the character being placed as part of the Movie 2’s expansion toy line but that’s being explained…

Li Bingbing & Transformers on Popular Movies!

07.02.2014 – Despite heavy review by the critics Transformers Age of Extinction is set to earn more than $100 Million dollars. Mark Wahlberg leads an international cast and for every Michael Bay film there’s an eye candy with the likes of Megan Fox, Rose Huntington-Whitely and now Nicole Peltz. But you might have overlooked that there are also secondary actors who makes an impact in the film in their own ‘little way’ that it might not be worth remembering. But certainly have at least made the film look less unappealing than what everyone have seen only the surface.

Mixable Mashable Heroes: Optimus Prime!

05.22.2014 – When the launch for the latest Transformers toys was unveiled last weekend there were mixed reactions from the long time fans that followed the franchise since its birth 30 years ago. But there are also the fans that have been interested in the latest movie designs. Those who are still hoping, that the upcoming film may have its chance to be seen in Philippine cinemas are just adoring the new merchandise. Then there are casual fans that just enjoy seeing every bit anything which is related to the Transformers brand.

Robot Masters RM-05: R-Blade!

05.02.2014 – Almost 10 years ago Takara had a similar toy line to Hasbro’s ‘Transformers Universe’ prior to 2008. It was dubbed ‘Robot Masters’ and most of the figures in the line are recycled and redeco from previous toy line with exception to Optimus Primal (Beast Convoy), Beast Megatron, G1 Starscream and Optimus Prime. The rest like the Japanese Beast Wars series and Cyberjets from G2 are reused to fill up the character roster. One of the Cyberjets that gets a second look is R-Blade...

Generations: "Thrilling 30" Sandstorm!

11.20.2013 – Sandstorm is one of those second or third tier characters that were introduced in the 3rd season of the original Generations One cartoon. This was after the 1986 animated movie set in the year 2010. In the cartoons Sandstorm has rare screen time unlike the main Autobots that was introduced in the movie. Sandstorm is known as a member of the Wreckers an Autobot subgroup revealed more back story in the comic books published by Marvel in the 1980s.

Generations (Asia Exclusive): Cliffjumper!

08.10.2013 – Cliffjumper is one tough Autobot who just doesn’t like traitors and even in his diminutive size he’s courageous enough to take on the biggest Decepticon. Carrying a weapon known as the “Glass Gas” (which embrittles metals on contact so that they shatter like glass). He’s not immune to its effects but always have an alternative like bigger guns as seen in the classic series pilot “More Than Meets Eye”, and he’s not a calculating type when it comes to taking on the enemy. In the original vintage release he transforms into a Porsche 924 Turbo now he’s a muscle car.

MRX-00L: Stealth Robo Hyper Mode!

04.01.2013 – Hasbro has acquired the GoBots name as wells its rights to appearance and characters. The toy line was previously owned by Tonka which produces large scale die cast toys preferably construction themed vehicles. The GoBots toys where based from Bandai’s Machine Robo series which featured the iconic characters with the likes of Leader-1, Cykill, with the rest of the Heroic Guardians and Evil Renegades living in one team battling alien monsters similar to the theme prior to the Diaclone becoming Transformers that everyone knew which made history.

Generations: FoC Grimlock!

Presenting the Fall of Cybertron (FOC) Grimlock! One of the best - if not the best - thing to come out of the Transformers Fall of Cybertron is, hands-down - is being able to play the Mighty King, Grimlock!

And what a character he is to play! Grimlock is a walking tank, he shrugs off damage, grabs Decepticons and repeatedly stabs them with his Bastard Sword to recover health or use them as handheld weapons or thrown projectiles, and has a nigh-impenetrable shield to keep him safe. He's a tank! A Lord of the Battlfield! While playing him, you can't help but mutter "Me Grimlock, King!"

And of course he commands the Dinobots who are all similarly tough and unstoppable forces of nature

TFC-EX01: Classic Cliff Conversion Kit!

08.16.2011 - These days any Transfan who has bought every Transformers toy in existence has got the exclusives. There are some would still be unsatisfied with the official releases, that there are others who take the hobby to the next level. Most of them spend extra money to custom their toys that would mirror its cartoon or movie appearance. A few dared to repaint or “fix” their acquired collectible, but there others who would like to share their passion for creating add-ons that would make the character accurate.

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Hunt for the Decepticons: "Battle Blades" Optimus Prime!

07.24.2011 - Optimus Prime. The Autobot Commander a prominent character in the Transfomers franchise. Prime has been almost in all reiteration of the series either in comics, animation, movie or video game. For every TransFan there’s one or two Optimus Prime in his/her collection. He was voiced by well known actors, but the most familiar for everyone to remember was Peter Cullen. He provided a father figure-esque personality in this 18-wheeler truck. He was the voice of the live action movie version inspiring the youth and any Sam Witwicky-wannabe.

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HFTD Scout Class: Breacher!

When I bought this little dude in the store i kinda fell in love with him. 

From the Hunt For the Decepticons line of transformers toys comes this little dude named Breacher who transforms into a tiny blue APC: