G1 Volkswagen Beetle Bumblebee re-release?

Since I was a kid, I missed out much of Generation 1 Bumblebee where it was a Volkswagen beetle. After years of waiting. Finally there is hope to be able to see the Generation 1 Bumblebee toy coming back to life. What take you so long? Maybe because of Volkswagen licenses....


First it is the news of MP-21 Masterpiece Bumblebee from TakaraTomy. Here is the preview photo of how it would be.


This is schedule to be release in Nov 2014 at 6,000Yen.

In another news, seibertron.com has release that ToysRus would be having Duo Evolution pack and so far the news only have Grimlock photos. You would notice the packaging for the G1 Grimlock stated the 1984.


Just look at the list of this
TRA BUMBLEBEE A7726
TRA GRIMLOCK A7742
TRA OPTIMUS PRIME A7745
TRA STRAFE / SWOOP A7754
TRA SLAG / SLUG A7755

Now if Bumblebee would be in the same Evolution pack, it mean this Bumblebee would be the 1984 version which would be the Volkswagen Beetles!!
That make me so excited. No photo for that now but let's look at Grimlock instead. No pricing or date of these release but should be soon.


I would certainly share more news and images of G1 Bumbleebee to come. Do follow me if you want to have the latest news!

Tomica Suzuki Swift Sport

I always have a certain liking with cars that has sport decals. When I saw a Tomica Suzuki Swift Sport series has it design, I know I got to have this.


This Suzuki Swift is Tomica number 16 in the series and it is in 1/60 scale


Out of the box you can see the detail of the feature having silver chrome paint as headlights.


On the left side, you get to see the Group N design across the body.


The same design on the right but they inverted the wording which is a logical apporach.


Although both side doors cannot open, the back booth door can! It expose some booth area of the back.


On the flip side of the Swift, you get to see the Maker and which country it was made from. In this case, it was Vietnam.


I truly fancy this White Suzuki Swift that mix so well with the blueish decals.  I love the front look the best.


I remember there was a Bumblebee that uses a Suzuki Swift design and it is really suitable in my opinion.


If you are into sport car, this Suzuki Swift is one vehicle you should get in your collection.

Dragonball Capsule Majin Buu Coming

Coming in June 2014, Bandai Dragonball Capsule series will be releasing some of the classic scenes of Majin Buu.

Starting with Super Saiyan 3, Son Goku.


Mr. Satan scrubbing the back of the Fat Majin Buu. Lovely scene.


Vegeta and Goku in the belly of Majin Buu and later release the Fat Majin Buu


Piccolo and Goku trying to fusion...


Super Saiyan Gotenks and Majin Vegeta


Gogeta (Goku and Vegeta fusion) fighting Evil Buu


Each of the 7 figures in the capsule above will come with various bonus parts to form this set of Pui Pui, Dabura and Babidi


Each of the capsule will be going at 750 YEN. Good to see some classic Dragonball new display toys.

Playmobil Viking

When you think of Vikings, you will sure remember the horn on their helmet with this round wooden shield. So there is nothing less I expect from the Viking from Playmobil figure in the series 5.


As a Vikings, he is dress with much fur and wearing what appear to be scale armor.


The fur would be more on his neck and shoulder.


His boots will be a thick coat of fur too.


While his arm would have some metal brace to cushion any metal blow with melee fighting done to him.


The accessorizes for this Viking include Horn helmet, sword and a wooden shield with some metal parts.


Viking only believe in head protection but not much on the face. Thus the helmet only cover the top head.


Vikings have colorful design on each of their shield and often enough you can see some sea creature as their design. Such shield would be a added decoration on their ship.


Playmobil seems to hit right on for Viking for this figure. There isn't much I expect more.


If you are a Vikings lover, this is one figure you must have in your collection.

Are you a Viking lover?

Transformers Prime Beast Hunter Voyager Optimus Prime

Today I am reviewing Optimus Prime from the Transformers Prime Beast Hunter series.

This is version is the upgrade version of Optimus Prime in the Beast Hunter series. Obviously he is more buff up with ability for taking flight.


At the back of the packaging showing both robot and vehicle mode. As you can see this Optimus Prime in both mode have more reference of the Generation 1 form.


Let's talk about the vehicle mode first. It retain much of G1 trunk looks but because this series is for Beast Hunter, they upgrade him with more fearsome look by adding additional armor.


In my personal opinion, I prefer Optimus prime in the flat front Truck look.


There are two projectile blasters for Optimus prime which is great fun to play with.


In the vehicle mode, you can mount them each on the side of the vehicle. Ready to fire away.


Another weapon is the sword and the green translucent blade make the toy look cool!


At the top of the vehicle you can mount the sword.


It is a good design as you can ensure no loose parts which is great for display.


At the back of the vehicle however the look was quite lacking as you can see the feet and it does not really resemble any back of the vehicle.


Regardless the plus point was in vehicle mode, the wheels are smooth to roll about which is great fun to play roll out! :D

Okay time to Transform and here are some snap shots of the transformation.


First a close up on the head of Optimus Prime. You can see somehow the jaw of Optimus Prime for this version is not as board as it was in the animation.


As a voyager class, this Optimus Prime is in the right scale. I took it side by side with Shockwave as he is consider the larger size of voyager class.


The articulation of the figure is decent and you can pose some good pose like having Optimus Prime to be hold on each hand the blaster.


Here I am trying to do the classic pose of Optimus Prime pointing the blaster in one hand to the sky while looking up. I spread the wings to open up to give it a better looking effect.


I can put both blasters together in one hand to make it look more powerful.


Or I can place them at the back of his back to act as a Jet pack. LOL


Now time to wield the sword that suppose to slay some beast.


Since we are talking about the beast, it is time to get Predaking to join in the shoot. You can see the size difference here although both are voyager class.


Now in the Transformers 4 the movie trailer, we seen Optimus Prime ridding Grimlock as a Dino form. I was thinking could this Optimus Prime ride on Predaking.

Surprising it was a good fit!!


It seems like Predaking became his mount. Lol



The only down side I have to say that there was not an Autobot logo found on this toy.

Nonetheless. this Optimus Prime will grow on you as it did to me. Both vehicle mode and robot mode look good and fun to pose and play.

If you are a hardcore fan of G1 Optimus Prime, this Optimus Prime should be your liking.