Archive

February 7th, 2010

Transformers Universe 2.0 Hot Shot Reviewed

I remember when "Armada" was brand new and Hot Shot was a young, hot headed character much in the vein of G1's Hot Rod. To celebrate Armada, this character was given a new sculpt and released as part of the Universe line in 2008. You can read my review of this figure here.

February 5th

Sponsor News: New Transformers items at Bigbadtoystore!

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February 4th

Revenge of the Fallen Armorhide Reviewed

As part of their alliance with the forces of N.E.S.T., one of the Autobots has taken the form of a Chenowth dune buggy. Armorhide is one cool figure and you can check out my review to see why!

Press Release: Hasbro announces N.E.S.T. promotion with mail away Ravage figure and webisodes!

BWTF.com received the following press release from our friends at Hunter PR:

HASBRO ANNOUNCES THE START OF N.E.S.T. GLOBAL ALLIANCE PROMOTION FOR ITS TRANSFORMERS TOY LINE FEATURING SPECIAL EDITION RAVAGE FIGURE

The Transformers Adventure Continues As Hasbro Invites Kids To Join The AUTOBOTS And The Elite N.E.S.T. Team

February 3rd

Bumblebee and Optimus Prime themed lots up on ebay

I was doing a bit of organizing this past weekend and dug up some extra items (in package) that you folks may want to bid on. I'm asking under retail price just so I can clear out the space! There are two lots on ebay. One is a Bumblebee-themed lot with a Bumblebee Human Alliance figure, Gravity-Bot, NEST Bumblebee and mask, that auction is here.

January 29th

"War for Cybertron" Optimus Prime and Megatron figures revealed!

In the past two months, Transformers fans have gotten exciting looks into the upcoming "War for Cybertron" Transformers video game and toys. Now multi-media web site UGO.com has landed an exclusive scoop, showing off images of both Optimus Prime and Megatron from the video game in toy form!

January 28th

Revenge of the Fallen Mudflap and Skids "Ice Cream Truck" Reviewed

Ding-a-ling Decepticons! This duo of Autobot twins has taken on the sneaky (and unconventional form) of an ice cream truck! You can now read my review of this unique Transformers figure here.

January 24th

Revenge of the Fallen Sonar Reviewed

Since almost every Scout Class figure seems to need a redeco that works for the "other" side, Depthcharge has been repainted as Sonar, a mean spirited Decepticon who likes to leave his enemies all wet. Read my review of this figure here.

RPM Battle Chargers Optimus Prime Reviewed

Once upon a time Battlechargers were two Decepticons whose pull back motors and automatic transformations made them unique among their evil comrades. Now the term has been expanded upon in the RPM line as figures with pull back and go motors and flip up transformations. Check out my first Battle Chargers review, Optimus Prime!

January 21st

Revenge of the Fallen Divebomb Reviewed

What's better than a biplane Decepticon Transformer? A biplane Transformer who takes his fashion sense from the legendary Red Baron! The "Revenge of the Fallen" line has brought about one such creature and his name is Divebomb. Check out my review of Divebomb.