While I haven’t had much to say lately. I have been keeping my eyes open on new things. One of which is this Combiner Wars Upgrade which gives PerfectEffect a bit of a run as it is SO Much different and in my opinion better… Ignoring the head, which I can get over and even replace later… Check this thing out…

And if you preorder right now TFsource is giving an additional 10% off. ($44.99)

Ultra Magnus is now appearing on just about every major retailer. HasbroToyShop.com is now available and I would not expect it to last long. Unfortunately there is no coupon codes available other than the ones Hasbro sends out with purchases. These also do not include free-shiping unless you meet the $50.

Amazon also has had some limited supplies of this and with them you can get it free shipping and no tax. So without coupons Amazon may be the best way to go.

Last night Big Bad Toy Store and TF Source have released pre-orders for the next combiner set. This series seems to be predicted months ago that it would include:

Deluxe Ironhide
Deluxe Mirage
Deluxe Sunstreaker
Deluxe Prowl
Voyager Optimus Maximus
Leader Class Starscream

(Big Bad Toy Store)
Deluxe: Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, Prowl
Leader Class Starscream
Voyager Optimus Maximus

(TF Source)

Deluxe: Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, Prowl
Leader Class Starscream
Voyager Optimus Maximus

Combiner Wars Megatron add-on kit is now up for pre-order on TFSource. Because of the love in this line of toys… I definitely would not hold out for long on this upgrade kit. I do not normally jump so quickly on kits like this, however this one is the exception…

Act fast!

I finally have received my Mania King last week. And let me say this thing is awesome! (With the passing of Leonard Nimoy I felt it was time to invest in this figure!) Getting right down into it here is my general review and some pictures I had taken. (Plan on taking proper ones soon!)

I used my iPhone 5 (really need to use my wife’s Mark III!), and my Diorama I have been working on. Additionally felt like changing things up a bit and adding a black background for more simplicity.

Pro’s

• – Details… This guy has details and more details. His dark purple and over all look and appeal really makes him work really well for Galvatron. (Hint hint Hasbro! Time for a MP!)
• – Robot mode has lots of articulation and is able to stand pretty well (No stands necessary!)
• – Cannon mode – this really matches the original cartoon very well. It is not much to talk about as its just a cannon / gun… Nothing special here as I really don’t plan on him being in this mode ever…

Con’s

• – Fragile parts… His horns are definitely something to keep an eye on while transforming these could easily break off. Mania King’s feet are also on the side of “loose”, however I was still able to get him to stand just fine even with this.
• – Complex Transformation. Not on the scale of one of the most difficult, but still his transformation left me really scared of breaking him. At times I missed a step because the instructions were not as complete or as descriptive as a picture could be. The Generations three step changers are much more difficult than this guy, but even still he had his own challenges.

It seems Nemesis has made its way into several online retailors.

TFsource just announced a limited supply for $169.99. (1 per person)

The Chosen Prime  announced even earlier than that… At also $169.99

From the sound of it folks this is a popular toy / collectors item. If you didn’t get it after the first round, and second round MakeToys exclusive had then here’s possibly your last chance!