Category Archives: Hasbro

Transformers BotBots Face Ace review

Allegedly, the Science Alliance faction of BotBots come from "the science store." What is a science store? Is there really a place in the mall just selling test tubes and lab coats and so forth? Like, there's a Rue 21, … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Totes Magotes & Doc Kit reviews

In the main wing of the Transformers BotBots mall, members of the Backpack Bunch can mostly be found by the office supply store on the ground floor. Which seems like a perfectly logical place for them to hang out, doesn't … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Dimlit & Lumidope reviews

When Transformers BotBots started, there were seven "real" factions, and the eighth faction - the Lost Bots - had seven members. So you'd expect each of them belonged to one of the other teams, yes? If that's the case, the … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Dizzy Bones & Smooth Shaker reviews

When the second series of Transformers BotBots came out, the diagram of the mall showed us that the Music Mob had two stores: one on the third floor, and another right below it on the second. Right below it? That … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots The Great Mumbo Bumblo review

Once upon a time, the Transformers BotBots came with inserts that showed off the mall and where all their stores could be found. These days a magic shop isn't something you'd really find in a mall, but I just had … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Quackules review

Remember the days when a mall would have a dedicated toystore? Heck, remember the days when toystores were even a thing at all, whether in a mall or not? Now all we've got are EdUcAtIoNaL sToReS selling puzzles and PVCs … Continue reading →

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This is four different toylines

From four different companies, in fact. (via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #56 The Pythona that almost was In all fairness, "Tilted Towers," "Slurpy Swamp," and "Nightshift Forest" do sound like places in Eternia Face Off … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Nampy & Reptilin' Sleepstylin' reviews

Ah, babies! The things that take all your money and keep you from spending it on better things. They're so needy that apparently there are entire stores dedicated to nothing but the extraneous crap required to keep the little mooches … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Ollie Bite & Pixelfin reviews

Remember the good ol' days, when the Transformers BotBots actually came with instruction sheets that showed us where they lived in the mall? If you look at the west wing, you'll find two stores where the Swag Stylers live. Ollie … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends: Stan Lee exclusive review

The scene: San Diego Comic-Con, upstairs where all the mid-sized panels are held. It was the top of the hour, so the panels had just ended, and fans headed back down to the show floor were crowding the hallway. Maybe … Continue reading →

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