Fansproject’s TFX-04 Protector or Rodimus Prime has been out for quite a while already. I decided to get onto the bandwagon and get one for myself, including the targetmaster addon, Sidearm. The Protector addon requires the Transformers United or Generations Hot Rod/Rodimus figure, depending on which pack or version you get. Once put together, you get a pretty mean looking Rodimus Prime. Fansproject addon is well made with tight joints that hold together well.

It wasn’t too long ago in 2010 that the bi-annual event, Transformers Cybertron Con 2010, was held in Shanghai. Now Singaporean’s and South East Asian Transformers fans can look forward to Transformers Cybertron Con 2012 right in Singapore! The event will be held very soon from 11 – 14 March at Resorts World Convention Centre. The event promises to showcase an extensive collection of historical Transformers items from throughout the brand’s 27 year history via a visually stunning exhibit.

Some highlights of the event includes:

• Panel Sessions with special guest, Mr. Hideaki Yoki, lead designer of Transformers in Takara Tomy and TRANSFORMERS brand experts from Hasbro;
• A 22-foot tall OPTIMUS PRIME character statue, one of the largest TRANSFORMERS statues ever;
• TRANSFORMERS drawing classes by top Hasbro artists (at select times);
• Three-dimensional action figure dioramas capturing scenes from popular TRANSFORMERS entertainment including the blockbuster movies
• National ‘Fastest Fingers First’ Challenge, testing convention goers’ skills at converting TRANSFORMERS action figures from “robot” to “vehicle” modes.

I for one am pretty excited. Being a Transformers fan since I can remember and collecting the comics and toys, this is like a dream come true. Hope it’s better than STGCC! Tickets will be available from 2 Feb onwards at the Resorts World Sentosa website, or at the ticketing booths located at Universal Studios Singapore. Tickets for the convention are priced at $12 for a Day Pass and $68 for a 4-day VIP Pass.

VIP pass holders are entitled to:

1. Unlimited event access (11-14 March);
2. Photo Opportunity with 22-foot OPTIMUS PRIME;
3. 1 x VIP Lanyard;
4. 1 x TRANSFORMERS KRE-ON figure

You can keep up-to-date by following the Transformers Cybertron Con Facebook page.

Hope to see you fellow Transformers fans there!

The Quintessons were one of Transformers G1 more popular evil characters. You always knew that any storyline with the Quintessons was going to be bad ass. The Judges were the iconic face of the Quintesson race. The 5 faces would put fear into any bot. Impossible Toy’s 3rd party figure is pretty well sculpted, save for a few QC problems with the stand.

Hot on the heals of Thundershred comes Stormbomb. The names of these 3rd party Insecticons may suck, but their quality sure makes up for it. Fansproject has come up with another well made figure. The joints are firm and tight, and the paint job is good.

Revoltech has given us some really cool Transformers figures. Their past renditions of G1 Transformers were really well done. The preview pics of their movie Optimus Prime looked really good and the actual figure is awesome! continue reading..

The Insecticons are one of the more popular Decepticon teams in Transformers lore. FansProject has seen fit to come up with their interpretations of these classic characters. The first of which is Insecticon commander, Shrapnel. Or Thundershred as FansProject calls him continue reading..

The Transformers United line by Takara has churned out some really nice figures in the past year. This new box set of a repainted War For Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron is no different. continue reading..

Shockwave has been a popular character in Transformers lore ever since his early appearance in the cartoons and comics. I was skeptical about his appearance in the movie, but am happy to have been proven wrong. continue reading..

Fukuoka is a great city, but not for toy shopping. There aren’t any popular toy shops that I could find except for Mandarake. Can always trust them to be around. continue reading..

Osaka’s Den-Den Town is comparable to Tokyo’s Akihabara where electronic and toy shops line the streets. Though I feel Tokyo’s Akihabara has a better edge and more variety of toy shops. continue reading..