TF Sightings | Toys R' Us Noarlunga

02.20.2017 – Over the weekend a drive to Toys R’ Us Noarlunga was unprecedented as a rare opportunity to see what this store have when it comes to the Transformers brand. It’s surprising that the have something that Big W, Kmart, Target or even Myer doesn’t have that makes it even more interesting. The stores in Australia are diverse but not as complete like the ones in the Philippines or not even closely similar to the stores in South Korea. But definitely you get to see something there that’s worth the trip if you really have found that Transformer toy.

TF Sightings: TRU Platinum Exclusives!

07.03.2015 – Lately Transfromers are slowly getting an influx of Combiner Wars themed toyline under the Generations One. With the comic book published by IDW Publication in high gear expect more of this to appear in toy shelves. In the Philippine the retail updates are slow, but whatever is left for the distributor to release for the mass retail that is what you’re going to get. This is for the reason some of the much anticipated figures are now being sold in the secondary market…

TF Sightings: Leader Class Ultra Magnus!

05.29.2015 – The Combiner Wars is slowly creeping its way to local retail in the Philippines and if you haven’t gone around the city chances are you’re just waiting for someone to tip you in or ask for to look for them. In other countries this will take a while or sometimes never made it to their stores, but surely you’ll have a keen eye in spotting the new stuff if stocks are in abundance. But if it’s a popular character like Ultra Magnus expect this Autobot to be everywhere.

TF Sightings: Deluxe Class & Exclusives!

11.10.2014 – Lately there’s not much new releases that’s been on the shelf, but if you haven’t been going around looking for those figures that’s been missing in your collection chances are they might be in one place. Probably you haven’t been around to Toy Kingdom’s flagship store to take a look. There might be plenty of stuff to go around; since THIS IS the biggest branch they have located in the basement of SM Megamall.

Transformers Legends Teaser by Hisashi Yuki!

10.02.2014 – TransFormers Legends will be Takara Tomy’s latest series of toys based from previous line. This would replace the TransFormers United series that has been part of Takara Tomy’s flagship brand. Hisashi Yuki late after noon teased some interesting images courtesy of Maximal’s iconic saboteur and Arcee great grand nephew Rattrap. The line has promising figures that was revealed via Yuki’s Twitter account, which will be released soon.

Toy Expo Philippines 2014: TOBOT -- Korean TransFormers!

09.01.2014 – If you missed the event about Toy Kingdom’s Toy Expo you haven’t missed much. But the only difference in 2014 is that there’s not much product launch, which has something to do with Transformers. But there is one related to robots turning into vehicles and other things that’s popular no in Japan but in Korea. The series is called “TOBOT.” The series is a 3D animated show and the toys are manufactured by Young Toys that’s now popular with the kids.

SDCC 2014: New Series RiD & Toys Revealed!

07.25.2014 – If you’re not at this year’s Comic-Con and wondering what’s been happening there for the last 24 hours then worry no more. Hasbro has announced some big things happening to the TRANSFORMERS brand from today moving forward to 2015. It’s been a while since Transformers Prime has gone off air and Age of Extinction has toppled the cinemas all over the world.

How Transformers Toys Are Made.

04.20.2013 – Transformers toys and design concepts has debated in online toy forums for the past decade. The questions on who created it which has been more constantly stem from arguments has been shed to light by Gizmodo when they posted an article how Transformers where made. Then a few days later they posted a video documentary not only features Transformers but also other Hasbro toys being made.

Toy Sightings: Beast Hunters, Bot Shots & More!

04.09.2013 – Transformers Prime keeps on rolling with new figures and expanding the playsets for Legends Class size assortments. The Bot Shots toy line is expanding bringing some of the iconic characters based from the Prime series. These Bot Shots could have been greatly promoted on how it’s being played for the younger generation who are into table top games. It’s an impressive line more geared to those who are into fun and games. Transformers Prime expansion to Beast hunters has the latest Leader Class assortment featuring Predaking and a new version of Optimus Prime holding the Starsaber sword.

Best of Anime 2012: Juan Dela Customs Exhibit

09.15.2012 - Toy Customizing is an underappreciated form of art as some of you may not even bother to take a look at some of the great things it might come out from an actual product that’s not even accurate to its media counterpart. For some, it’s not the most pleasing to the eye. But it is special when you are passionate about putting a spin on your action figure into something. In the Philippines, there’s a growing community of customizers going back to the mid-2000s with individuals wanting to learn the process, but having no resources due to limited internet access. But there are some brave individuals out there who would take the chance to learn and grow with the process.

Universal Studios Singapore Feat. High Tech Mini Store!

09.05.2012 – High Tech is one of the mini stalls at the Universal Studios Singapore at the Resorts World Sentosa. It’s located near the Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster ride. It carries mostly Transformers items and this is before you walk through Sci Fi City which is where Transformers The Ride: The Battle for 3D is located as well as the Supply Vault. Basically what High Tech has on sale in the stall is also being sold at the Supply Vault and more. This is just a quick glance of the store before heading to get the experience with Transformers The Ride.

Universal Studios Singapore Feat. Transformers Supply Vault!

09.04.2012 – After you experience the thrill of Transformers The Ride: The Battle in 3D every Transfan would like to grab some merchandise preferably the exclusives at the Universal Studios Singapore. Early this year when Transformers Cyber Con was held at the Resorts World Sentosa they launched the sole exclusive product for this theme park. It was the Voyager Class Optimus Prime with trailer from Dark of the Moon. What’s so special about this figure is that the trailer has markings and logo the Universal Studios Singapore.

The Hall of Heroes release New Transformers Prime Toys!

06.09.2012 – If you happen to be at the Robinsons Place Midtown in Ermita Manila chances are you might see the Toys R’ US “Hall of Heroes” event previously known as “World of Heroes” featuring the newest Hasbro products. The event started yesterday and it will run throughout the weekend. For the Transformers Fans out there who also collect the toys there will be restocks. There will also be new Philippine releases of the Transformers Prime toys that you have been anticipating for the past months that has been out in North America.

Transformers Prime: RID Official Release at Toy Kingdom!

04.23.2012 – During the launch of the new 6’ Marvel Legends size Avengers figures inside Toy Kingdom’s flagship store at the basement level of SM Megamall quietly new Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise assortments was also released last Saturday. Carded in white background Deluxe Class assortment of Arcee, Bumblebee, Breakdown, Cliffjumper, Hot Shot, Knock Out, Ratchet, Soundwave, Vehicon Drone, and Wheeljack was on display. The most common among the assortment was Arcee, Bumblebee and Hot Shot. The rest was separate and displayed individually in the table.

TRU Transformers: Mission Earth Philippine Coverage!

07.12.2011 - If you never got the chance to take a glimpse of the launching of Toys R' Us event Transformers: Mission Earth, which was held on July 9 and 10, 2011. The festivities happened over the weekend which they gave away prizes for those who bought Transformers merchandise worth PhP 500.00 pesos and above. The coveted Tritanium Bumblebee made 10 pieces all over the world was its apex of grand prizes along with two Jetwing Optimus Prime and two Ultimate Optimus Prime figures.

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TF Philippine Toy Sightings For January 2011!

01.22.2011 - For those who have the passion to do a toy run I salute your efforts. Recently Playkit had recently released the new wave of Reveal The Shield series replacing the Generations toy line from the shelves. We spotted some fo the interesting stuff you might still be in the hunt not available in your area. We toured the stores from Toy kingdom and Toys R' Us to give you a preview of some of the assortments that's been out, on sale, and awaiting to be cleared from the toy shelves for the past six months.

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