Philippine influence shows up in Transformer Toys

Uncategorized: March 8th, 2008

Yes, you read that right. I read this designer note while browsing Hasbro’s website for some new Transformers toys: This DECEPTICON jet uses deco inspired by the Russian Air Force SU-37 Flanker- F prototype. The design team went with this deco to provide something that had realistic cues but still stood out. The “Decepticon Air [...]

Decepticon Barricade Spotted in Vegas Streets

Uncategorized: March 15th, 2008

Well, not really, but a man there decorated his mustang to look like the subversive cop car/hunter. LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Jessie Vigil’s black-and-white car sports a red-and-blue emergency bar across the top and the word “police” painted on the doors. Vigil, however, isn’t a cop. Law enforcement agencies say what he’s done with his [...]

First Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class Toy

Uncategorized: January 20th, 2009

Some say this is a reformatted Barricade (because you know, everyone knew him as the insane cop). One video reviewer even calls it “Barricade’s Sister.” The Audi R8 looks nice but I’m wondering too why the Audi logo doesn’t appear on the car. Still, it’s a very nice looking car (excuse the crap quality photo): [...]

Hasbro Not Releasing a Toy in UK because Name is ‘Offensive’

Uncategorized: November 21st, 2010

And just we think that the world wouldn’t get any more politically correct, a Decepticon playset won’t be available in the UK because his name is seen as offensive. The Decepticon Spastic with Stunticons was quickly pulled out by Hasbro because he’s deemed offensive by the Brits. Here’s Hasbro’s reply when fansite Seibertron contacted them: [...]