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We brought you some early images a couple weeks ago of the new Third Party Transformer figure ‘Mania King‘ or ‘Not Galvatron‘ figure coming from Unique Toys. Today we have an amazingly detailed video review of the figure. After seeing this you will definitely want to make it a part of your collection. Check out the review below, then make the JUMP to the forum and let us know what you think of the figure!
Read MoreAfter a series of bizarre incidents, the actor famous for his roles in the Transformers and Indiana Jones Movie franchises Shia Labaouf, has stated that he is retiring from all public life, most presume that he includes retirement from acting. For more on this check out the article below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: screencrush) The past few weeks have not been kind to actor Shia LaBeouf. First he was booted from the cast of a Broadway play. Then he was busted plagiarizing his apology to the other actors. Later, it…
Read MoreThis is an epic day for Transformers Fans! We have some Prototype images of the upcoming Masterpiece Wheeljack figure. And it is going to be amazing. Check out the images below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) BigBadToyStore.com has posted an image of what they believe is the first look at the prototype for the upcoming MP-20 Wheeljack!! They list this figure with a August 2014 release date. You can pre-order this figure now at BigBadToyStore.com
Read MoreI think it has been pretty much a consensus among Transformers fans that Hoist and Trailcutter are two of the best figures to come out this past year if not the best. But what if they could be even better? Today we have a look at the new Third Party Transformers Upgrade kits for both figures coming from X2Toys. Check these out below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) Thanks to Robotkingdom who have posted some new images for the X2toys XT003 Trailcutter and Hoist upgrade Kit. Get a look at the accessory kit that…
Read MoreCourtesy of Serpentorslair Staffer Bodycount Packaging art for the the new Transformers 4: Age of Extinction toys appears to show the Dinobots! There’s definitely a T Rex in there, a Pteronadon and a Triceratops, making it LIKELY but not definite we’re looking at Slag, Swoop and Grimlock. The other two appear to be a Spinosaurus and some type of ‘raptor dinsosaur, such as the Velociraptor. The Spinosaurus could work as Snarl (spine ‘fin’ could be a solar panel thing like Snarl’s Stegosaurus spinal plates), the ‘raptor would make Sludge…
Read MoreIf you are a child of the 80’s or just a fan of the Transformers, you will want to pick up the original sound track to ‘Transformers: The Movie‘ by Vince DiCola, which is now available! Check out the details on this below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) Following our previous reporting, the The Transformers The Movie Movie Soundtrack by Vince DiCola Now Available. Now you can listen to the original soundtrack from initial big-screen animated treatment of The Transformers, numerous iconic battling robot characters spawned from…
Read MoreIf you love pop Vinyl figures and you love Transformers this set is going to make a great addition to your collection. Thanks to Loyal Subjects there will a new ‘Rainmakers‘ Vinyl Set. Check out the full details on the set below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) Make it Rain. A lethal cadre in Soundwave’s forces, the Rainmakers wreak havoc by causing acid rain, permanently impairing any insurgence. Dubbed “Rainmakers” by Blue Streak. The Rainmakers are led by Acid Storm, a particularly smart and cunning Seeker. Acid Storm has…
Read MoreToday we have a great look into the making of the original Transformers Cartoon movie thanks to a recent interview with the Ron Friedman the writer of the film. Check out the full Interview AFTER THE JUMP! (Source: toddmatthy.com) By Todd Matthy In the summer of 1986, children were traumatized when Optimus Prime sacrificed himself to stop his archrival, Megatron. But it wasn’t Megatron who pulled the trigger, it was a writer named Ron Friedman. Ron Friedman wrote Transformers: The Movie. He wrote the five-part miniseries that launched GI Joe. He is close friends…
Read MoreHey all of you Transformers fans out there, you will be excited to know that today we have a glimpse at the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece Wheeljack figure. This teaser image gives us a look at how he will appear in robot mode. Check it out below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) Designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted a photo today with the robot mode of the upcoming Masterpiece Wheeljack, concealed in dark shadow. But thanks to minor level adjustments on the photo we’ve still been able to bring out some details…
Read MoreThe Serpentorslair staff dedicate several hours every day to bring you the latest news regarding all of your favorite Toy lines during the year. As today is the last day of 2013 we thought it would be great to look back and reflect at what we thought were the 10 best toys that we covered in 2013. You can check out our list below, and see what you think. Feel free to share your own list as well and let us know which toys were your favorites this year after the JUMP!…
Read MoreEvery Transformers Collector out there has been clamoring for a legitimate Galvatron figure to add to their Transformers Generations collection. Now you may have just that. Thanks to Third Party Transformers Producers Unique Toys, and their “Mania King” figure. Check it out below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) Unique Toys have released new images of their Mania King figure that pays homage to the G1 Galvatron character. Get a look at what is said to be the fully painted figure in his robot and alternate cybertronian cannon modes. This figure is looking quite nice…
Read MoreIf you were thrilled to see the new Transformers Generations Wasp figure, you will love the new “Thrustinator Cyborg Wasp” coming from the Transformers Collectors Club! Check it out below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) The Official Transformers Collectors’ Club have released a new image of the TFSS 2.0 Thrustinator action figure. Get a look the figure in his alt cyborg wasp mode with the color theme carried over from the Beast Machines Thust. Note that the post lets us know that the colors are “NOT…
Read MoreToday we have several great images of the new Transformers Generations Cosmos “Out of the Package”! Check out all the great images of him below and let us know if you want to add him to your collection after the JUMP. Also included are some images of the new “Payload” figure out of the package. (Source: tformers.com) Thanks to Autobase Aichi who have posted some Transformers Generations Cosmos and Payload Out of Package Images. Get a look at the latest two pack with out of this world remakes of the G1 Cosmos…
Read MoreToday we have a detailed look and review of the new Transformers Generations Deluxe Skids figure. It is sure to be a hit in any collection. Read the review below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) Skids is a pretty great image of the design currently appearing in the comics. There are some compromises around the vehicle mode design the toy needed to have, but their impact is surprisingly minimal to the overall look. From the front you’re going to have a hard time picking…
Read MoreFor those of you dying to get a close up look at the new Transformers Generations Waspinator Deluxe Figure, this video review we have for you today will seriously wet your appetite. Check out the review below and let us know what you think AFTER THE JUMP! (Source: tformers.com) Thanks to our good buddy ShartimusPrime who has posted a video review for the Transformers Generations Waspinator Deluxe Class Figure. Get the scoop on the latest figure that has arrived in the Transformers Generations series with a look at the robot mode…
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