Toys

In the world of Transformers collecting, instant gratification is big – just listen to the complaints when a package is late. So this pre-ordering game for Masterpiece Transformers or 3rd party products is a bit new to some of us, paying for something in March and receiving it in October, 7 months later. During that time, the company responsible for capturing our imaginations tweet shots of prototypes, distribute production sample photos and entice us with images of the items on display at various Asian toy shows or events. When the frenzy reaches climax and online retailers begin to ship out orders, do these toys meet our expectations? - Meeting Expectations – Part…

Don’t judge. You can’t judge, not in this game, with its myriad population of collectors and enthusiasts. There will be personal admissions of guilt and opportunities for ridicule and vigorous head-shaking, but you can save your pity for those who don’t see what they are doing to themselves and aren’t having fun. Feel free to spend your 2 cents, pence or vehemence in condemning someone who is “not doing it right”, who is not as enlightened as you, but the enthusiasm, enjoyment and pleasure are real, as real as the mentality itself. This is my hobby, my problem, and it follows me everywhere. The Mentality | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READ All the best …

I'm sure anyone that's been seeking out Tfs (for years) probably already know this, but I thought it might be worth sharing. I was at a TRU yesterday with my kids and a worker asked me if there was something he could help me with, at first I kindly said no, but thought why not. So I asked about if he knew when they were getting the Soundwaves? His response surprised me a little. He said that he had one behind the counter and if I wanted it...it was mine. He also told me that he likes to keep them there so scalpers/Ebayers don't get there hands on them. Of course, the thought of actually buying one was non existent at first due to the lack of funds so I sadly had to …

There are collectors who are known purely for the size and quality (or focus) of their collections, while others are known for being prominent personalities within the community. Then we have collectors who are renowned for being keen customisers while others gain recognition for the services they have done the community through the years. So to actually be interviewing someone this month whose qualities encompass all of the above, and happens to be a tremendously well-liked and good person too, is quite an honour. Collector Interview 17 – Allen Greenwood | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READ Many kind and gracious thanks to Allen Greenwood for words and photo…

One feel-good article does not a balance make, therefore we are taking one more week of contributions from even more esteemed collecting colleagues about the continuing pleasure and ever-lasting appeal of Transformers toy collecting. If we can fill two weeks’ worth of column inches about why giving up toy collecting should be taken seriously and how much you can expect to benefit financially, or spiritually, then surely we can put forth an equal amount of positivity to explain our ongoing love affair with the amassing of plastic crack? Still Not Giving Up | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READ All the best Maz

Hey guys and gals! Jamie here from The Loyal Subjects J Just thought I’d share that we are a licensing of Hasbro and carry GIJoe and Transformer products. From blind box toys to t-shirts to skate decks, we’ve got all the goods to help feed your collecting needs/wants J You can check out all our products online at www.theloyalsubjects.com Hope you have a good one!!!

Howdy all, first off let me just say that the IDW spotlight figures are just so cool, I've got Bumblebee, Trailbreaker, and hoist so far and all three of them are very cool. So who do you guys think or hope will get the spotlight figure treatment next year? I'm hoping for Wheeljack, Prowl, Sunstreaker, and Chromedome, which probably may not happen unless they already have a spotlight comic made(though I could be wrong). So who else has had a spotlight comic?

After two weeks of depressing articles about giving up Transformers toy collecting or selling beloved figures for various purposes, how about an abrupt change of direction? This week we have a feel-good piece about the pleasures and continuing joy of being part of the Transformers community, why the cultivating of a collection personal and unique to us can bring such happiness and actually have a future in our lives. Not Giving Up | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READ All the best Maz

I have Generations Metroplex on layaway and will be picking him up soon, can anyone tell me which stickers are wrong so I don't mess up?

SureShot to me... g1 Sandstorm doesn't have any yellow in him... but his robot mode and car mode looks more like sureshot. While SureShot is not a popular character (and not where I got my nick name from), I would like to see a generations sureshot made.