A friend showed me the link to the above photo and he tells that this big guy is on his Transformers want list.  I can’t see the tail end of the Jet mode clearly but I hope that ROTF Leader Starscream will not have his hands seen sticking out from under the Jet tail, like for the ROTF Voyager version. 

The above ROTF Leader Starscream looks like a cross between the Transformers The Movie (TFTM) and ROTF Voyager Starscream toys.  He spots a right hand that is more articulated than the ROTF Voyager version, and a left hand that resembles the one on the TFTM Voyager version.

ROTF Leader Starscream looks like silver in color, with some touches of gold or bronze on him.  I’m sure he’ll be very well sort after.  If only Hasbro decides to release a ROTF Leader Grindor too.  Now that would complete the famous and unforgettable “forest fight scene” in the ROTF movie.  But I guess asking for a ROTF Leader Grindor from Hasbro might be a tall order…

So do you like ROTF Leader Starscream?  If you do, will you get him when he’s released in the retail stores?  Feel free to share your comments here! 

Transformers  - Revenge of the Fallen (ROTF) DVD

Product Description by Amazon: 

DVD Features:
- The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen
- Commentary by Michael Bay, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
- A Day with Bay: Tokyo
- 25 Years of Transformers
- NEST: Transformer Data-Hub
- Deconstructing visual Bayhem (multi-angle)
- Deleted/Alternate Scenes
- Easter Eggs
- Linkin Park - New Divide Music Video”

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For me, I’ll get the ROTF DVD locally sometime next year when the price is eventually reduced, like I did for the first Transformers the Movie (TFTM) DVD!  

There are many versions of ROTF DVDs and Blu-Rays for release.  They include the more mass market 1-disc DVD, 2-disc DVD & Blu-Ray; plus the collector editions contained in “Transforming Bumblebee” case, and those with “augmented reality”.  For the list of all ROTF DVDs and Blu-rays available worldwide, you can check out this link for reference.

As to whether the very special collector’s editions will be available locally, your best bet will be HMV, though not necessarily at the best prices.  Happy shopping for your ROTF DVD and Blu-rays!

My Little Pony Newborn Dolls - Pinkie Pie & Rainbow Dash

For little girls and collectors who wish to take up the role of a “My Little Pony Mommy”, these human baby life sized Newborn Pony dolls are there for them!  The heads of these Newborn Pony Dolls are soft rubbery plastic while their bodies are plush. 

I haven’t seen them in Singapore departmental stores yet.  Perhaps they are here already and I didn’t notice them.  They look more like human babies rather than pony foals.  Nevertheless, they still look quite cute and should appeal to the unfussy pony fans!  For me, I’ll skip them!

G4 My Little Pony Friends - wave 3 (SGD 10.90 each)

Top row: Rainbow Dash & Toola Roola.

Middle row: Pinkie Pie, Cheerilee & Starsong. 

Bottom row: Sweetie Belle & Scootaloo

The next wave 3 of “G4″ My Little Pony toys are made in the same usual molds as their wave 1 and wave 2 counterparts.  For wave 3, each pony now has more elaborate designs of their symbols printed on their bodies, which is a repeated concept used on the previous Core 7 Ponies mold.

The current wave 1 and wave 2 G4 My Little Pony figures are still shelf warming at some departmental stores here.  I’d not expect the wave 3 ones to be coming here anytime soon.  The estimated date of arrival should be sometime in December 2009, just in time for Christmas.  Happy toy shopping!

Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures - wave 2

From left to right: Spiderman (black) & Magneto; Hulk & Cyclops; Iron Man & Spider Woman.

The first wave of Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures have been sighted in many local departmental stores for several weeks already.  The initial first few batches sold out quickly, but the subsequent restocks of wave 1 are now warming the shelves at some retail stores.

Nevertheless, there is news that wave 2 of the Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures will be expected at some collectible toy shops with effect from next week.  Each 2-pack comes with an issue of “Secret Wars” comic book.  If you buy all the Comic Packs in the previous first wave; plus from this second wave and from future waves, you’ll be able to complete the “Secret Wars storyline”.

The price is SGD 29.90 per Comic Pack and it adds up to a slightly better deal than buying the single pack figures (at SGD 18.90 each).  If you are collecting this toyline, be ready to pick up wave 2 once they arrive anytime at the retail stores in the coming weeks.  As of now, re-stocks of wave 1 are still widely available. 

Meanwhile, my fast disappearing and remaining MOC Marvel Universe action figures are now for sale individually in my new toy lockers 12G &12H at Toy Outpost (Plaza Singapura, 7th floor, diagonally opposite cinema box office).  While stocks last!  Just seek the help of the friendly store personnel at Toy Outpost if you need to examine the items up close or purchase them!

A friend higlighted this link to me.  Let’s take a 360 degree sneak preview of the highly anticipated Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (ROTF) Leader Buster Optimus Prime!  I wonder how much will this guy cost if he finally reaches our shores?  Only time will tell!  There are some more ROTF toy repaints coming up.  You can preview their photos here!

Update: ROTF Leader Buster Optimus toy video review available now!

A friend and local Transformers toy collector pointed out to me about this upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (ROTF) action figure.  ROTF Scout Brakedown is expected to be in retail stores by this year end, or early next year.  

I like his car mode because he resembles my favourite Lamborghini.  In robot mode, he looks way better than some of the other ROTF Scout robots that I’ve seen.  However, Brakedown’s robot mode seems to be saddled with a rather large ‘backpack’, and his feet are quite tiny to support him.  Let’s hope that he turns out to be better quality in person. 

I’d expect ROTF Scout Brakedown to be popular with the local fans and collectors, if he does become available in our departmental stores.  By then, the “buy 1 get 1 free” offer for ROTF Scout toys might still be on!  It’ll be even cooler if he “vrooms” to Singapore in time for this Christmas!

Junko Mizuno My Little Pony MIB - front view

My bulk order of Junko Mizuno My Little Pony arrived today!  My fellow pony collector friends and I will then meet up this week, so that I can pass them their Junko ponies.  We shall also have our Singapore My Little Pony Meet Up and do a swap of pony related gifts!

Junko Mizuno My Little Pony MIB - back view

Back of box description: Junko Mizuno is an international artist known for her comic inspired art and illustrations.  She designed this pony for “The My Little Pony Project: 25 Ponies for 25 Years”, a collection of 18-inch tall pony figures.  The ponies were auctioned and proceeds went to charity.

ROTF Voyager The Fallen variant action figure.

Price: SGD 51.90.  Where: Singapore Dept Stores.  When: Since this week.

This burning version of The Fallen seems very bizarre to me.  I did not read the background story of this fellow, so I’m not aware of how his new colors fit into the ROTF “aftermath storyline”.  The reddish parts of this figure look like they had been cooked, or dipped in hot and spicy curry!  Doesn’t he resemble a crustacean that is half-cooked?  LOL!

I still prefer the first version of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (ROTF) Voyager The Fallen.  That one was once in short supply.  Many departmental stores ran out of stocks for several weeks at the time, during and after the ROTF movie screening period.  Re-stocks had came and gone very quickly and today, some departmental stores still have very iimited stocks of it, but now I no longer keep track of which exact stores have it.

ROTF Deluxe Dirge action figure - SGD 27.90

The 8th wave of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (ROTF) toys will include 2 new characters - Dirge (above) and Armorhide (below).  I’m not familiar with these 2 obscure characters.  They weren’t in the ROTF movie, so I presume that they are featured in the ROTF comics.  These 2 figures are expected to be released in the stores by this year end, or early next year, that is provided Hasbro Singapore is still importing the rest of the ROTF toyline for our local market.

ROTF Deluxe Armorhide action figure - SGD 27.90

ROTF Deluxe Armorhide is a repaint of Transformers The Movie (TFTM) Deluxe Landmine.  Like ROTF Deluxe Dirge above, Armorhide is part of Hasbro’s 8th wave of ROTF Deluxe toys.  It looks like there will be more waves of ROTF Deluxe toys, and other ROTF toy series scheduled for 2010, till the 3rd Transformers movie in July 2011.  We shall see what other “repaints” Hasbro will be coming up with to “entertain” us then!