MP-01 Optimus Prime…regarded by many as the “perfect” Optimus figure, and as the “perfect” Transformer in its own right. The Masterpiece line began with this big guy, and has since then grown proportionally with the series’ popularity. More collectors were looking for more high-quality Transformer figures that were more than the usual mass-produced toys found at Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, a high…
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Transformers Prime Deluxe Bumblebee
The last Transformers Prime figure I’ll be picking up; after Bumblebee I figured enough was enough, and throwing constant money at cheap mass-produced figures wouldn’t garner me much in the long run. After Optimus, I didn’t bother painting either Megatron or Bumblebee.
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Metal Build Exia Gundam
I’ve never really had a thing for the Metal Build line…I used to always see the releases, Freedom, 00, etc. on news sites but immediately dismissed them. It seemed like such a small line, didn’t have any particularly defining or impressive features, and I wasn’t drawn or interested in any of the suits getting the treatment. But then, Robo Toy…
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Anime Expo 2013: Day 2
Day 2 was just as glorious as Day 1, minus the three hour line with endless sweating and pain. Today was both much cooler and easier to get through. It all goes by too quickly though; hard to believe tomorrow will be the last day.
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Anime Expo 2013: Day 1
July 4th, 2013. An extremely exhausting day filled with so much animu you could literally swim in it. Never been to Anime Expo on its first day before, but I have to say, through nearly three hours of waiting in 90 degree heat to get our badges, the wait was well worth it. Best Independence Day ever.