Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Autobot Blaster

I love G1 Transformers design and I am happy that Hasbro and Takara are reissuing them.
The latest addition to my reissued G1 transformers is Autobot Blaster from the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series.
When it was first launched, it was selling at S$100 but now you can get him at almost half the price. Sometimes patience has its virtue.

He is an Autobot who specializes in communications.
He is the Autobot communications officer and can transform into an AM/FM stereo cassette player!
Blaster frequently worked with Eject, Grandslam, Raindance, Ramhorn, Rewind and Steeljaw, the other members of the Autobot communication team.
Eject, Steeljaw and Ramhorn comes together with Blaster.



I like the packaging with its metallic sleeve and the nice yellow Autobot sign.
The box looks nice too with the picture of Blaster on it.

I just love the G1 designs as compared to the newer designs like from the movie series.
I guess the main reason why I love the designs is that they bring back happy childhood memories.
Blaster is one of the characters I have fond memories of, together with Soundwave.
Soundwave is the evil Decepticon answer to Blaster.

Transformation is a breeze as compared to the newer transformers.
I guess back in those days, toy engineering was not as advanced.
Also, the G1 transformers were meant for kids so the transforming had to be simple.
Nowadays, transformers are mainly bought by adult collectors who may like the challange of a harder transformation.

Overall, I will welcome any addition to my reissued G1 collection.

Read my other reviews on Transformers here.

Nice Packaging


















Blaster - Robot Mode














Blaster - Transformed mode








Ramhorn




Steeljaw




Eject






Ramhorn, Steeljaw & Eject in their cassette mode

Tokidoki Unicorno Mini Series

The Unicornos were once 10 little ponies that were out trotting and wandered into a magic waterfall. Passing through the waterfall, the ponies transformed into unicorns and found a hidden magical kingdom.

The Unicornos Mini Series is designed by Italian character designer Simone Legno of Tokidoki!
There are 10 Unicorno mini figures in total, 8 regular figures along with 2 chase figures.

I usually don't like to get blind boxes as I like to know what I am getting. However all 10 Unicornos from this series are so damn cute that I actually did not mind getting any of them. Finally I don't have to pay premium for those open boxes.
The blind boxes sold at $10.95 while the open boxes (so you know what you are getting) sold at $13.95.

I managed to get Peperino and Pogo. They were in my top half of my best looking Unicornos list.
Hmmmm... I am beginning to like the thrill of getting blind boxes.

I like the packaging as all 4 sides of the box have different graphics.
One side of the box, you are able to see the 10 different Unicorno's designs.









All the Unicornos are pretty different from each other in terms of sculpting so you getting more than just a repainted figure as compared to some series.

In the case of Peperino, she has 2 horns, a different sculpted mane and tail as compared to Pogo.
I do like the concept of using Unicorn as the theme.

The only thing I don't like about them are the little pictures pasted all over their bodies.
The pictures are decal but I would prefer if they were painted on. However I would think that would have added more to the price.
The decal to me did not work especially on Peperino.

Overall, a nice addition to my ever growing designer toys!

Peperino










Pogo

STGCC 2011 Paper Toy

The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) will be back for its forth year and will take place on the 20th and 21st August 2011 at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

You can read my past reviews of STGCC 2009 and STGCC 2010.

When I read that the new STGCC 2011 logo was redesigned by non other than our 1:6 guru Alex, I had to do a paper version of his design!

Haha...hope I did not mess up your design Alex!

Old Logo


New Logo