I think the world’s done roasting the Tesla Cybertruck, but that doesn’t make it any less polarizing—or desirable to some. Sadly, it’s not available everywhere, and where it is, the price is steep. So for those who want one but can’t have it, the next best thing is a collectible—like […]
Evangelion is no stranger to “melting” with other “creatures.” But if Godzilla x Evangelion Mechagodzilla feels too basic, and Godzilla x Evangelion G Mode is too grotesque—even for the “Q” variant—for your liking, well, this collab with Zoids should hit the sweet spot. That’s right, my friends. Evangelion is now […]
Can’t get enough of Optimus Prime in other guises? Well, you’re in luck—especially if you’re into crossovers with pop culture icons from the same era. Joining the Takara Tomy Synaginex SHIELD-D-PRIME is yet another Transformers crossover based on Optimus Prime: the Synaginex Transformers/Macross 7 Basara Prime. That’s right, my fellow […]
Today, excitement ran high among Transformers fans. It will be even more delightful if you are also a fan of Zoid and/or Diaclone because the much-anticipated three-way collaboration between Takara Tomy’s three toy lines has been official! Folks, meet the Takara Tomy Synaginex SHIELD-D-PRIME, a transforming action figure that is […]
Remember the Godzilla Hammer? Well, turns out that wasn’t Castem’s first rodeo with heavy-hitting pop culture icons. In fact, the Japanese metal-crafting maestros had already flexed their casting skills last year with something just as jaw-dropping: a life-sized, stainless steel head sculpt of Megatron. And yes, we are on the […]
It has been nearly 40 years since Transformers: The Movie, and at this point, as a super fan, if you haven’t got its related merch, including posters and vinyl records, well, it is high time that you did. As far as the latter goes, you do not need to settle […]
We are not done with stirring up your nostalgia yet. Before the retro-licious Arcee toys, Takara Tomy had revealed another reboot of two strangely alluring characters: Sunstreaker and his twin Cordon. And yes, their retro, faithful to the OG versions look is not for everyone. Obviously, the Takara Tomy Missing […]
Let’s face it. Toys from the past are ugly as f*@k but our damn nostalgia feelings think they are all so precious now. It is a strange phenomenon. Nostalgia is exactly what many toymakers are preying on consumers, and the latest to tickle the nostalgia in grown-ups is none other […]
This is it. With the new Masterpiece line MPG, Takara Tomy is introducing what could be MP 4.0 Optimus Prime, dubbed the MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Gen. “Style Gen.” is not the result of a goofy translation from Japanese. In the first teaser image, “Optimus Prime” is written in Japanese, […]
The half-bear, half-Kubrick figure is rolling out in full Optimus Prime mode with BAPE, aka A Bathing Ape, again. This time, the Japan streetwear brand has lent two of its eye-catching iconic designs to BE@RBRICK: Baby Milo and BAPE Camo Shark. Standing 280 mm (11 inches) tall, the BE@RBRICK × […]
If you thought the MPG-09 Super Ginrai was the ultimate Prime evolution, think again. Takara Tomy has rolled out yet another premium collectible, the MPG-16 Nucleon Quest Super Convoy—nothing says “unstoppable Autobot leader” like getting yet another makeover. This isn’t just a simple repaint. OK. It is but hear me […]