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.

Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber March 2015 Release!

10.06.2014 – Transformers G1 cartoon lasted until 1987 with Headmasters, and the rest of the toyline for Micromasters did not receive any animation. But Marvel who originally published the comic books until 1991 with an open ended that was revived in 2012. Of course IDW Publishing made it possible to wrap up the comic book earlier this year. The cartoon ended without any new Transformers but in Japan it kept chugging with Masterforce (Japanese Powermasters) and Victory that introduced Star Saber!

MP-21 Bumblebee Size Comparison Image!

03.25.2014 – Bumblebee is sort of a cultural icon on its own having been one of the main characters in the Transformers mythology. What makes him popular is his famous alternate vehicle mode THAT of a classic Volkswagen Beetle. Throughout the years nobody expected that Transformers would have resurgence in new fan interest in the brand. Recently Takara Tomy just caught everyone off guard and released what could be the official photo for the next Masterpiece that of Bumblebee.

Year of the Horse 2014: MP-10PE Optimus Prime!

Presenting the Year of the Horse Optimus Prime AKA The Platinum edition Optimus Prime.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!! It's the Year of the Horse!

Alright, yes he is a recolored MP-10 with most of his silver trimming replaced with Gold to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Let's get that Elephant out of the way.

No I don't have an MP-10. I was kinda down-and-out when it was released. I really wanted one. When I finally recovered the MP-10s were gone from the market and quite frankly I don't think it's worth what people ask for it today.

So I was very happy when news of the Year of the Horse Optimus Prime started filtering through the internet. It was like that second chance that you only dream of.

TF Toy Sightings and New Releases!

01.12.2013 – Earlier today was Playkit’s first distribution of the new Voyager Class wave for Transformers Generations featuring characters from the hit videogame “Fall of Cybertron” as well as other assortments that came with this series. There were other sightings of the new toys that include the US release Masterpiece Thundercracker which was a TRU exclusive as well as the new wave of Voyager Class figures from the Transformers Prime featuring Dark Energon version of Megatron and Optimus Prime. The start of the New Year usher the latest toys from Hasbro and there's plenty more to come as we're just starting the month!

Transformers Masterpiece at The International Tokyo Show 2012!

06.17.2012 – Akiba based TYPE97 reports on yesterday’s coverage at the International Tokyo Show which features Takara Tomy as one of its major exhibitors who revealed MP-12 Sideswipe (Lambor) where we made a review tribute parody of the vintage reissue edition. Then they also revealed the next two Masterpiece Edition will be released early 2013 with MP-13 Soundwave (Saundowēbu) and MP-14 Red Alert (Arāto) a retooled version on MP-12 Sideswipe (Lambor) with a light bar attachment on top of the Lamborghini “New Countach LPS500S.”

MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) is the next MasterPiece!

06.06.2012 – The next Masterpiece figure from Takara Tomy is Sideswipe or known in his Japanese name as “Lambor” who transforms into the Lamborghini "New Countach LP500S" and the rights are owned by parent company Volkswagen Group. Recently news has been going through the revelation courtesy of CyberGundam’s blog post that Takara Tomy has got the rights to produce the "New Countach LP500S" alternate mode of Sideswipe. The Volkswagen Group known for strict use of their brand against with war related toys has finally allowed the use of the Lamborghini logo.

All Hail MP-11 Starscream!

10.21.2011 – Who would love to hate Starscream? The entire Decepticon legion hates his guts. Even Megatron would like to give him some serious fusion cannon indigestion. When he got reformatted he even disintegrated him (See Transformers: The Movie, 1986). So what’s to love about Starscream? He’s got more toys and merchandise than all the three coneheads combined and he was voiced by the same person who breathes life to Cobra Commander (Chris Latta remembered). With all said about being trivial on who Starscream is get ready for another stunner. Null rays may be his primary weapon in the original animation and definitely Takara Tomy added another figure for you to take home in your shrine of Starscreams. For a price of 11500 YEN you get this new improved Masterpiece Edition.

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Sighted: Masterpiece Rodimus Prime!

08.05.2011 - Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Prime has been spotted at a Toys R’ Us outlet in Makati City. This was announced a few weeks back that it will be released as a TRU exclusive similar to what they did with the Masterpiece Grimlock. The US edition of the Masterpiece has been accessible to Filipino TransFans since its first one that celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Transformers back in 2004. Though not consistent with its direct import release for the Philippine market we got a fair share of Masterpiece releases from Hasbro.

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