Philippine influence shows up in Transformer Toys

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 Force” marking [...]

Decepticon Barricade Spotted in Vegas Streets

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 car [...]

The Mountain Dew Robot in the Transformers Movie Has a Toy

I was actually wishing they’d come out with a toy for that robot.  I would’ve so bought that. I’m referring to this guy:

He’s a Mountain Dew vending machine that transforms into a four-armed Decepticon. Here’s a cleaner render of him:

He’s officially named Dispensor.  And here’s the toy:

Geez…cutesy figurines? I was hoping they’d come up with [...]