I think I've been reviewing McFarlane stuff non stop and haven't do any Transformers reviews lately.
Oh well...
Next, you can't have a hero without his villain. Another Megafig by McFarlane, Spawn's Violator
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Thursday 23 September 2021
McFarlane Violator - Pictorial Review
Saturday 18 September 2021
McFarlane Raven Spawn - Pictorial Review
I used to have just one side line aside from my Transformers collection, which was ML X-Men (technically 2, the other was Black Series but by just collection unique Jedi and Sith, I get at most 2-3 per year)
McFarlane changed that for me, with the DC Multiverse releases. Batman: Metal, Death Metal then JL Snyder Cut. Still, with a small set of releases, consider those just filling the gap between TF releases.
Then I bought MK11 Spawn and ruined the dynamic. It opens the floodgate to many more Spawn releases.
Presenting, Raven Spawn
Friday 17 September 2021
Haslab Marvel Sentinel - Pictorial Review
Finally, it's that time of the year. My 2nd Haslab release, Marvel Legends Sentinel. My level of giddiness for it is the same as how I was during Unicron release.
This crowdfund project started on July 10th 2020 and ended on August 24th 2020. Unlike Unicron, Sentinel backers came flooding in from the get go and ended unlocking all 4 tiers.
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Monday 23 August 2021
McFarlane MK11 Spawn (Sword Version) - Pictorial Review
Up next, another McFarlane review. Yes, I've been reviewing less Transformers due to the fact that I don't really buy the whole line anymore for Generations but rather getting just those that fits my intended displays (Headmasters-Masterforce-Victory). However I'm still collecting the Legend+ scale and Studio Series releases.
McFarlane Mortal Kombat 11 Spawn sword version was the first variant released before the mace and axe version. I've been on the fence ever since the release due to not being a hardcore fan of Spawn, just generally love the aesthetic.
However got a chance to grab him at lower than current market price so, why not?
Monday 16 August 2021
McFarlane The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Ciri - Pictorial Review
The 3rd figure of my Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt lineup, Ciri. I'll be honest I don't play the game but I like the design of Geralt and Eredin before. Let's see how Ciri turns out
Thursday 12 August 2021
Real Ghostbusters Kenner Classic Ecto-1 Reissue - Pictorial Review
Next, is the reissue of Kenner's Ecto-1, for the 80s nostalgia of the middle-aged collectors.
I don't have the vintage version to compare so I'll try my best to review this, with some input from other collectors
Saturday 7 August 2021
Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Playset - Pictorial Review
It's almost time for a new Ghostbusters movie, Afterlife which looks promising. As far as I know, GH Ecto-1 Playset is the third Ecto-1 released for Afterlife so far, the first is the Plasma Series Ecto-1 and 2nd is the Reissue of TF X Ghostbusters Ectotron.
There are 8 new Fright Features figures released for this Playset, 4 of the original Ghostbusters and 4 kids from Afterlife
Sunday 1 August 2021
Transformers Studio Series SS86 Voyager Wreck-Gar - Pictorial Review
As far as mainline goes, I personally think SS86 is the most interesting line compared to the others. While it is disappointing that they share the same line as movie Studio Series (smaller number of releases compare to they having their own specific waves), the waits are always worth it.
Coming up next, Voyager Wreck-gar
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Saturday 24 July 2021
Transformers Battle Across Time BW Grimlock - Pictorial Review
I've had taken his pictures for quite some time but never got around to do the write-up.
So far the plan is as an extension to having all the BW cast in Kingdom, I'll try to get all the repaints that uses a Kingdom mold.
This repaint follows the original Dinobot mold was repainted into Grimlock in Beast Wars toyline.
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Sunday 18 July 2021
Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS25 Transmutate - Pictorial Review
This is somewhat irregular purchase for me, under Generation Select line,
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Sunday 11 July 2021
MFT MS28 Thunderbolt (Not-Blitzwing) - Pictorial Review
Finally, we're at the end of the Decepticon Triple Changer lineup by MFT
(Review of MFT Octane can be found here.
Let's get to it
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Monday 5 July 2021
Transformers Studio Series SS-73 Grindor & Ravage
Next is for figure that almost nobody waited for. Never had discussion with people and they say "You know what I've been waiting for? SS Grindor"
Nevertheless, here he is, with Ravage
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Transformers Studio Series 86 Dinobot Slug & Daniel Witwicky
Now for the 2nd Dinobot after Grimlock. Fans have been waiting for proper, official Dinobots for ages, and was given false promise back in POTP.
But after the promising release of Grimlock in SS86 line, we can now see how it'll be next
Behold, SS86 Slug (yes, not Slag apparently) and Daniel Witwicky
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Saturday 3 July 2021
Transformers Kingdom Titan Class The Ark - Pictorial Review
It's that time of the year, Titan-July!
The latest choice is kinda out of the ordinay, while previous Titans were legit Transformers characters, this time we have the Autobot Ark, the ship in which the Autobots crash landed on earth 37 years ago in 1984 (Not the timeline, the year of Transformers debut)
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Monday 28 June 2021
McFarlane Justice League Snyder Cut Darkseid - Pictorial Review
Finally, the last figure of the Snyder Cut Wave (for me...for now. Martian Manhunter maybe?).
There are 2 versions of Darkseid available, this version which is mass release and Armored version where it was recently revealed to be SDCC exclusive
I was aiming for the Armored version at first but this version is more 'battle-ready'
Sunday 27 June 2021
McFarlane Justice League Snyder Cut Steppenwolf - Pictorial Review
Now that we're done with the members of Justice League, time to proceed with the main antagonist, Steppenwolf.
He is one of the main reasons I decided to collect the line. Wouldn't give it a second thought if the movie still use the theatrical version.
Saturday 26 June 2021
McFarlane Justice League Snyder Cut Superman (Black Suit)- Pictorial Review
Now for the last members of Snyder Cut Justice League, Superman Black Suit Version. I opted for this version cause this is how he appeared in the movie (and my wife already asked for the Blue/Red version. Can't stand to have duplicates of the figures)
McFarlane WW84 Wonder Woman - Pictorial Review
Coming back to McFarlane. I bought her for my wife before Synder Cut wave was revealed. She kept her MISB and when the news of Snyder Cut wave came out without a new Wonder Woman, I had to trade the new Blue/Red Snyder Cut Superman for her.
MFT MF-45R Fire Rescue (Not Artfire) - Pictorial Review
Taking a break from McFarlane reviews for awhile, here's one of MFT newest release, MFT MF-45R Fire Rescue (Not Artfire), the 4th repaints of the mold.
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McFarlane Justice League Snyder Cut Batman (Masked Version) - Pictorial Review
Continuing on, next is Snyder Cut Batman Masked version. As of now, other available versions are Unmasked and Chase Platinum (goggles on forehead. Yeah, I know). As far as Batman goes, it's a simple choice.
Friday 25 June 2021
McFarlane Justice League Snyder Cut The Flash- Pictorial Review
Now, time for the main man of JL Snyder Cut (I like his role better compared to in the theatrical release)
Thursday 24 June 2021
McFarlane Justice League Snyder Cut Cyborg Unmasked - Pictorial Review
Let's keep the reviews going.
Next, Synder Cut Cyborg Unmasked version. I opted for this version the mask version made minimal appearance in the movie and insignificant meaning to me. As far as I can tell, both versions are identical sans the mask.
Of all the lineup, didn't really paid much attention to him, just a character I needed for my Snyder Cut lineup. Boy, I was wrong.
McFarlane Justice League Snyder Cut Aquaman - Pictorial Review
McFarlane is another slippery slope for me. Started with Dark Knights as I love the design and their twisted backstories. Then I decided to have the counterpart for each of them, you know, balance, as all things should be.
Impulsively expended the line with Death Metal but with the small lineup (so far), it should be okay.
It all changed when the fire nation attacked.. I mean when Snyder Cut version of the movie was released with awesome design of Darkseid and Steppenwolf. With McFarlane later revealed their full lineup of JL Snyder Cut (technically no Wonder Woman under that release, just WW84), decided to collect all.
Monday 21 June 2021
McFarlane DC Multiverse The Batman Who Laughs (w Sky Tyrant Wings) - Pictorial Review
Last year during the start of the pandemic, I was bored and ventured out of the normal Transformers lineup (and some Diaclone) into other things that was part of my childhood. So February last year, I started my first action figure collection with Marvel Legends, focusing on the characters from the X-Men Animated Series.
I completed almost 90% of the lineup in 3 months and so that's that. Then, McFarlane's take on DC Dark Knights really caught my intention.
After much contemplation (knowing that I won't stop at just one), I started with Batman Who Laugh w/ Sky Tyrant Wing.
Given that mostly I handled Marvel Legends and Black Series figures at that time, this figure feels different in hand.
Transformers Kingdom Voyager Class Rhinox - Pictorial Review
Finally, the original 5 of the Maximal team, Rhinox, the BW counterpart of G1 Ironhide. This is the 2nd modern version of the character after the Generation Thrilling 30 version that was released on 2014.
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Sunday 20 June 2021
HasLab Crowdfunding War For Cybertron Unicron - Pictorial Review
Lo and Behold, the figure that was dubbed Divorce Class Unicron (jokes aside, I still don't understand the concept of asking permission to buy what you want)
Unicron was first revealed in July 2019 as the second Crowdfunding project by HasLab, after Star War's Jabba's Sail Barge and was released in Malaysia on February 2021, the longest PO for Hasbro release (and most expensive official mainline Transformers).
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Comes in a brown box while the figure itself encapsulated by styrofoam. First complaint. Being that this is a collector's item, Hasbro should've included another carton box outside instead of just using the box with the artwork cause when handling, chances are the box will be damaged
Unicron comes with the figure itself and his wing accessories, display stand, extra face plate (damage version), small stand, and few others
MFT MF-49B Audio Wizard (Not-Twincast) - Pictorial Review
The inevitable repaint of MFT MF49 Emitter/Blaster, KO OS of Magic Square Blaster
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Saturday 19 June 2021
Transformers Kingdom Commander Class Rodimus Prime - Pictorial Review
The most anticipated figure from Hasbro mainline this year, Commander Class Rodimus Prime (usually it's the Titan but The Ark is not your usual Titan)
One of the thing that's highly debated was Is He Worth the Commander price tag. Let's try and see
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Wednesday 16 June 2021
MFT MS27 Poison (Not-Octane) - Pictorial Review
One of the recently released, the 2nd Decepticon Triple Changers tackled by MFT, Poison (Not-Octane), and the one I had been waiting anxiously since his reveal.
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MFT MS25 FlyWheel (Not-Tracks) - Pictorial Review
MFT is a new line that I collect, after my hiatus in 2015. At first they focused on making KO of Iron Factory releases, among others, then releases their own mold under Mechanic Studios (MS).
The reason for collecting them was the G1 accuracy for most of the releases and it's space-saving, not to mention pairing them with Hasbro's Titan looks better
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Transformers Kingdom Deluxe Class Scorponok - Pictorial Review
I didn't start collecting Kingdom Beast Wars when they were first released but my wife decided that some of them are nicely made and wanted them.
So, all or nothing
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