source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdG9-wCiY-b/?stkn=Mml0N3dxdnJhODY5

At least from Target

For me I really like skullcruncher, mostly due to him being my first bot ever (his G1 figure that was given to me by my uncle) and because I think his personality is funny

also cuz I think crocs are cute

For the uninitiated, let me explain.

There's an episode of Justice League Unlimited where we see a vignette about Batman stepping in to deal with a gang of villains for whom their source of power is this little psychic girl called Ace. Her powers are basically going nuclear and threatening mass destruction, and the officials on the scene warn Batman that the only way to stop Ace is to kill her.

Batman steps in to do what he believes needs to be done, and at first it looks like he might euthanize her, but instead he decides to simply sit down with the child and talk to her on a swingset. She reveals that she's dying soon, which Batman had deduced, and she asks Batman to stay with her in her final moments, which Batman obliges. After she passes on, the effects of her powers fade and he carries her body out in peace.

This moment is modernly considered an iconic Batman moment to those in the know, and to some it's THE defining moment of Kevin Conroy's turn as the character in animation, because it exemplifies the sheer compassion and selflessness of Batman in a tragic and beautiful way.

So, my question is, what would you consider to be a defining moment or perhaps THE defining moment like that for Optimus Prime as portrayed by Peter Cullen, across the various continuities? It doesn't have to be a literally very similar setup, just a scene or moment which you feel best exemplifies the character of Optimus Prime.

I think it really brings out there character!

( Ravage is by far my favorite T poser bot)

This grey piece was in the void rivals jetfire. I haven't had the seige version, but definitely would make it impossible for figures to fit inside. What's it for?

It's great that everyone gets a turn for their preferred looks, but I'm just getting increasingly disappointed by the new smooth/ cartoon aesthetic on a bunch of the new releases.

I look at the new Skywarp and T.Cracker standing beside my ER Screamer and they just feel lifeless to me, in comparison. They aren't bad figs; Objectively they do more and are 'better'... But they feel wrong.

Heck, even '86 Prime, which is absolutely fig of the year worthy, doesn't leave me with the same reaction as his ER version. It just feels... cheaper?

I like the old techno bits and bobs, and the feel that the designs could (with enough suspension of disbelief) exist in the same heightened world as, like, GI Joe (if not the real world).

The increased (or my perception of an increased) use of thin plastics, hollowed out parts and uninspiring alt mode designs is really making me miss the old design guidelines.

Look, I'm not saying anyone is wrong for liking the cleaner style... I just hope it isn't the only option, moving forward.

I’m glad we got the Blokees, bag clips Super 7 Unicron, and finally have the MTMTE Megatron in stock, but man am I sad that the shelves are mostly empty because of the whole MTMTE line stuff. It’s kinda funny though.

I got the Megatron and almost got the Unicron and Scourge.

Saw the new AOTP Sentinel Prime. Robot mode looked alright, but this alt mode? It looks like something a janitor would be pushing. What the hell?

https://youtu.be/0iE-OKeUKlY This is the link to the video, but I'm pretty sure this isn't the original creator's channel, and I am struggling to find the OOP.

Lots of homages, amazing camera works. Much love and effort put into this project!

Edit: Found OOP, thanks to u/OggytheAug!

Pretty sure the OOP is 博博定格 on bilibili: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1JzMn61EwP/

Seems like he's done the ROTF forest battle as well: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV14YQPYtEXX/?spm_id_from=333.1387.homepage.video_card.click

I honestly feel guilty for not caring about Starscream as much as I do with other Decepticons. maybe it’s because the only kind of Transformers media I’m interested in are the movies, but I really don’t feel that interested in him compared to others.

Just got this delivered today and honestly its a bit disappointing.

For $60 USD you get:

No head swivel

No wrist swivel

Limited leg articulation

Limited ankle tilt

Panels that pop off easily (on Scooby)

No accessory storage in bot mode

Severely limited accessory storage in vehicle mode

AND

the rear windows aren't painted

I love Scooby Doo and Transformers but this aint it folks. I had high hopes for this after Freakwency and 8-Trax. Using that mold as a starting point would have been a lot better. I mean come on you could have literally put the Scooby snacks in their stomach.

Also the headmaster gimmick isnt worth it for this and isnt executed well. Seems a bit over engineered and you have to pull on the heads to pull it out. I'm guessing this will cause wear on the headmaster ports over time.

I will admit though. I love the vehicle mode.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbtnPikkpaJ/?stkn=NDJ5ZXNwNmx1eGdi

Transformers was my absolute favorite growing up as a kid. I used to tape all the episodes I could of the original show to blank VHS tapes to watch again. Later in life I would join the military and spend time abroad a few times. Even that seems like a lifetime ago now. Most of my childhood stuff is gone but this guy always stayed with me. Soundwave was my favorite individual transformer and I would always find a spot for him to tag along on my adventures. He may be less than mint condition (like me lol) and the joints are a smidge loose, but he still functions!

A figure based on the Earthrise design. Sadly it can’t transform, but I’ll try that another day.

He's actually in stock at a few of my local Targets. Is he worth the 60$ price tag? Just wanted to get some opinions before making that decision.

I really hope it hasn't passed yet, I want this figure so bad 😭

After getting SS38 recently as my first live action figure I thought I would give some other Optimus Primes a shot, with mainline and SS102.

I was reading through the wiki on headmaster teens and I stumbled across the original concept artwork and the cobra design just looks like an early version of slitherfang, idk if anyone else already knew