Dr Wu Extreme Warfare DW-E01 Destroy Emperor and DW-E02B Monitor Office 吴医生 惊破天 音板 极小变形 a.k.a. Transformers Galvatron Soundblaster

Bought from Taobao. Very tiny transformers that is ( I think ) designed to be used with the new Scorponok or titan class transformers city-bots.  Though only about 5.5cm - 6 cm, they are not the smallest transformers in my collection ( see WST Jazz in the video ).  I like to collect tiny TFs now as my cabinets and display shelves are running out of space. Soundblaster's thigh to hip ball-joints are a bit looser than preferred, but can still hold the position. Very much like to modify a bit the Galvatron, to add the "handle" and make the "foresight" piece (???) able to flip up to show behind the head in robot mode. Maybe next time...

 

NA Newage Toys Scaramanga a.k.a. G1 Transformers Soundwave

 Wanted to buy the Pocket Toy version but in the end decided on this. Did not choose the Magic Square version as (1) the back of the microcassette recorder mode looks very incomplete (2) only include 1 (blue) Rumble and 1 vehicle which I don't really like.  And because NA version is smaller, the cassette minions look cuter. Quite a nice figure, and the only nitpick is the sub-elbow joint which is also the extender-arm joint gets loose easily after a few transformations.

I don't like the shoulder cannon/rocket launcher to be too far out. So I used a Tamiya pin-socket, trimmed and and (epoxy-)glued it to the shoulder cannon/rocket launcher, painted black, and super-glue as clear coat to protect the black paint from scratched off. Soundwave looks better to me now. Comparison figures are Hot Soldier Soundwave and Oversized KO G1 Soundwave ("... Because it's Precious~~~ !!!!!! ").

 

Mech Fans Toys MFT MF-49 Emitter a.k.a. G1 Transformers Blaster

If not for the exposed fists/hands at the back in boombox mode, this figure will be a super nice figure... But it is what it is, and I can (barely) overlook this flaw, since it will be most likely to be displayed in robot mode. The robot mode is very solid, and closely resembled the cartoon character. A bit disappointed that there is only 1 cassette Ramhorn, but ok, can still overlook as Blaster is the main reason I bought this. Comparison figures used are KO Kabaya Blaster and G1 Blaster.

Happy Well X-Bot Transform Robotjet GS-11 a.k.a. Bootleg KO Valkyrie VF-1S Transformers G1 Jetfire

Bad molding ( I think ) causes this figure to be like practising the Wing Chun leg stance 二字钳羊马 with the legs very closed to each other in gerwalk mode... I used to own the grey version ( 1/55 scale ???) of this toy from Happy Well. And if I remember correctly, the grey one has die-cast parts. This one is purely plastic and hence a bit disappointed. I bought this (from Taobao via ezBuy) as my old KO Macross Valkyrie is getting old and the plastic used is very brittle, and I am worried the parts will just crumble. Maybe I will do some swapping of parts, especially the black thighs which looked weird, and then paint it to be closer to the VF-1S colour scheme. Or maybe paint 1 to be resemble G1 Jetfire colour scheme.

Transformers Kitbash Customised - Green Goblin ( ROTF Deluxe Skidz )

This is an old kitbash customised transformer I did to the movie Revenge of the Fallen ROTF Deluxe Skidz, back in January 2012.  I did not like the head sculpt of the ROTF Mudflap and Skidz, which I always thought the design style just doesn't fit into the rest of the robots/TFs in the movie-line... So when I completed the kitbash custom for Mudflap-to-Hellboy, I tried to do the same for Skidz.  In the end, I used a KO ROTF Sideswipe head to build into Green Goblin's and added some slashes of pink-purplish to fit more into Green Goblin's colour scheme... Yeap, face paint job is terrrible when look from near, but it will do for me... At least it is better than the original Skidz head, in my opinion...  Visit this post "Custom: Marvel Crossover - Green Goblin..." for more pictures of this figure.

 

Transformers Kitbash Customised - Hellboy ( ROTF Deluxe Tuner Mudflap )

 This is an old kitbash customised transformer I did to the movie Revenge of the Fallen ROTF Deluxe Tuner Mudflap, back in 2011.  I did not like the head sculpt of the ROTF Mudflap and Skidz, which I always thought the design style just doesn't fit into the rest of the robots/TFs in the movie-line... So when I saw the big arm and red colour of ROTF Mudflap, Hellboy comes into my mind (though is not the correct arm)... Anyway, used a KO Energon Rodimus's head to build into Hellboy's... Visit this post "Simplest Custom Crossover - Hellboy" for more pictures of this figure.

 

Transformers KO Galaxy Force Starscream Voyager Class Knockoff Bootleg

This is the KO Galaxy Force Starscream which is the Voyager sized one. It is only slightly simplified where the ratcheting joints and Cyber Key function are no longer there.  Bought in Taobao at SGD15.66 including shipping. This toy is made of the "shampoo bottle" type of plastic, which is very very flexible but not easy to file and paint. Quality is mixed. Joints are quite tight. Major misalignment when punching in the pin at chest swivel which needed a major op to re-pin it.  Pain chipping also evident in a few places. However, overall, this is a good (in my opinion) toy, as I am not against the this type of plastic used here. In fact, I always felt this plastic's characteristic helps increase the durability of the toy. Anyway, very happy to finally own a Galaxy Force Starscream mold.

Transformers Earthrise Snapdragon Voyager Class 变形金刚 地球崛起 地出 狂龙

 A nice companion to Apeface... Finally able to have the 2 Decepticons Horrorcons in my collection. In my earlier KO hunting days, I cannot seem to find KOs of these 2 triple-changer Headmasters ( G1 mold ) , so am very happy when Hasbro released Siege Apeface, and subsequently Earthrise Snapdragon. * I use paint pens and markers to touch up the tips of pins that are exposed in robot mode * Did not buy locally as lazy to travel to TRU, and also at that time the TRU I intend to visit is also COVID-visited, but ultimately, it is because the price is cheaper if get from Taobao... cannot remember how much, around $40 I think... Very nice 3 modes in my opinion, though the dragon mode is a bit funny. Minor nitpick is the exposed fists in jet mode... 

New Age Toys NA Toys : Reconnaissance Max a.k.a. Transformer G1 Cosmos

 This NA Cosmos is an old product already, but it is indeed a fun transforming figure which resemblance closely to the G1 cartoon version of Cosmos. The only nitpick I have is the fairly-exposed fists in UFO mode, which I can also accept actually... 

Newage NA Seekers Wings Extension Add On 3D Printed Kit

Bought from Taobao as I am too lazy to make one (or make 3, rather...) for my NA seekers using my old PT seekers.  Costs about SGD10 each pair, including shipping... I remember ebay (Japan???) also got sell, as informed by 1 blog viewer... The grey, blue and black colours are painted over the dark rey 3D printed material.  The blue and black still looks quite ok, but the grey colour does not match that of Lucifer's (Starscream's).  Yeap, have to agree it is quite expensive, and the kit only shows well in jet mode which I am not displaying them in... but still, I am too lazy to make them myself...

Jinbao Megatron Updates: Faceplate Restoration Attempt and Display Stand

The alternate faceplates for Jinbao Megatron looks weird... Upon closer inspection, they seemed to be missing the black eyebrow line directly above the eye, which is present in the shouting faceplate. Hence decided to draw the eyebrow back, but realised it is not easy to do manually, as the face is really tiny...Tried my best, anyway...

Tried on the straight face first... Used a permanent marker with a fine tip to draw the at right side first to test... somehow it makes the eye look a bit bigger visually...

After drawing on both sides... looks ok...

Comparison with the smiling face... I drew the eyebrow on the smiling face too (did not take the picture), but it still does not look that good...

Fit the straight face on the head... Looks better... but think I still prefer the shouting face...

And finally managed to fit Jinbao Megatron onto the display stand... turns out the tip of the peg (of display stand) has too sharp edges and caused the difficulties I faced in the video...

Jinbao D.F05 Destroy Emperor - KO Oversized NewAge Agamemnon ( G1 Transformers Megatron )

Did not expect a super good quality comparable to Newage's, especially with this price, and was pleasantly surprised by the relatively smooth joints mostly. Plastic, while not as flexible (nylon-like), seem to give a bit of rubbery feel, especially compered to the (older) MFTs, which means likely it has a little bit of flex. However, some parts came with stress marks straight out of packaging. This Jinbao Megatron is a slightly oversized KO of the Newage's version, and comes with a lot of accessories. I did not own a NA version hence not sure if there is any simplification, which I will assume there is none. A very nice transformation compared to the MFT's one, which is also a KO of someone else's mold, can't remember... I don't really care about scales in my collection, and this slightly oversized figure will likely to be displayed in my shelf of Megatrons, so scale is not a factor here.

Part 1 - Accessories and Comparison with Other Figures

Part 2 - Robot to Gun Mode

Part 3 - Gun To Robot Mode

Mechanic Studio MS MS-20 Iron Sky a.k.a. G1 Transformers Astrotrain

I thought I watched some Chinese reviewers saying something about Mechanic Studio used to get Mech Fans Toys MFT to market and distribute their toys, but some time back has stopped the marketing partnership... something like this... hence, Mechanic Studio should not be seen as the same as MFT... Anyway... Have as been waiting quite eagerly for this figure since it was announced. Except for the back (which the cartoon also has many variations), this figure is almost like the cartoon character walk right out of the monitor. The transformation is based loosely on the G1 toy, but with new arms and feet transformation. Plastic quality is quite ok, though do not expect the "nylon" quality of Magic Square nor that of Newage Toys's, that will be too nitpicky... Joints are pretty tight enough and smooth when turning. Nice figure.

Robot Mode and Comparison...

Alternate Modes and Comparison...

Newage Toys NA G1 Transformers Decepticons Coneheads Team ( Ramjet Thrust Dirge )

After the failed attempt to buy the ghost Starscream version, I decided to bite the bullet and buy not just Starscream, not just the 3 Seekers, but also the 3 Coneheads as well! Hmmm... Not sure why, but I think they all are quite nice little TF figures... Till now, this mold is still the best interpretation (to me) of the G1 Seekers and Coneheads... Did not get the Magic Square ones as I felt the designer(s) are a bit sloppish on that design, as they just blatantly use the DX9 wings design and Classics chest-wheels design and mix into 1...

Newage Toys NA G1 Transformers Decepticons Seekers Team ( Starscream Thundercracker Skywarp )

After the failed attempt to buy the ghost Starscream version, I decided to bite the bullet and buy not just Starscream, not just the 3 Seekers, but also the 3 Coneheads as well! Hmmm... Not sure why, but I think they all are quite nice little TF figures... Till now, this mold is still the best interpretation (to me) of the G1 Seekers and Coneheads... Did not get the Magic Square ones as I felt the designer(s) are a bit sloppish on that design, as they just blatantly use the DX9 wings design and Classics chest-wheels design and mix into 1...

Newage NA Seekers - Quick Modify to Jet Mode Tail-Fins : Your Toy, Your Choice !

Newage NA Seekers - Quick Modify to Jet Mode Tail-Fins : Your Toy, Your Choice ! Could not resist and bought all 3 Newage NA Seekers and all 3 Coneheads in 1 shot... now wallet is bleeding... anyway, Newage seekers have a weird jet mode that may be cartoon accurate in some scenes, but overall, the back of the jet looks too long as the main wings are missing the flaps... but must emphasize, I remember seeing some episodes of the G1 cartoon depict the seekers as such - long back jets... anyway, a simple way for those who wanted the jet to look a little more realistic can do this mode, though I feel it will make the back thrusters things become very "outstanding" and not realistic too... anyway, your toy, your choice, do whatever you like with it/them... I am thinking of trimming off the flaps in my Pocket Toys seekers and fit them into these NA seekers with some mini hinges... maybe... if not busy in future...



Gerwalk mode!!!

*** In Robot mode...

Magic Square MS-Toys Light of Justice (a.k.a. Transformers G1 Optimus Prime ) w/ Matrix Modification

Cost around SGD60... This is the cartoon accurate release, but I had to scrape off the yellow paint on his lower arms to make it look more cartoon accurate... Also superglued the smokestacks onto his arms. The major modification is the Matrix Chamber which can now allow the Matrix to be inside without need to take out when transforming into truck mode. I copied the method used by Magic Square's Masterpiece size version, and wondered why can't MS designers just do this in the first place?... Anyway, parts cae off while in the modification, and after repairing, the alignment went off a bit... but still can withstand... Among my small size G1 Optimus Primes, this one is the most cartoon accurate... Good design...







Looks ok!



OK in truck mode too!

Transformers G1 Hot Rod ( Walmart Reissue)

Bought this from Taobao, not sure why and forgotten how much. This is supposedly the Walmart Reissue version with the Engine hole and robot fists holes bigger to hold the G1 targetmasters' handles. Did not put up stickers as I don't quite like too many stickers on TFs, but may proceed to put a few later, maybe... Very nostalgic feel when transforming, and fulfills 1 of my wishes that I cannot afford to buy one in my childhood days... Simple transformation and quite fun... Since I have a spare targetmaster from the MFT Flame Commander, I thought I may as well modified it a little to let this G1 Hot Rod be able to use. Am still waiting for MS Legends Optimus and the 6 jets from Newage to arrive... hope they come soon...

Cut out a strip of about 4~5mm tissue paper, and coil it around the handle using superglue, with some testing and trimming, of course...






And compare with Classics Hot Rod...

Cleaning Up : Transformers Siege Astrotrain

Cleaned up the rust on Astrotrain using mini alcohol pads that contained about 70% alcohol... Also did that for the jet nosecone of Apeface. But then realized the pad-painted / tampograpgh paint is super hard to rub off, hence decided to stop.. Hopefully can find ome easier methods in future to remove the "rust-paint" from the Siege TFs...

Restoration : Knockoff KO Simplified Oversized Iron Factory IF Ex-13 Blizzard Transformers Blitzwing

Not complete nor good articulations but ... at least a quite decent official jet mode... This toy uses a type of hard plastic is similar to the Pocket Toys seekers and CBB Hai Zhi Xing Combiner Wars Combaticons... which my normal superglue thickening to tighten loose joints will get worn off quickly... Decided to use hot glue for these toys, hopefully will last longer... Not sure if I want to restore the mini Doubledealers... as not in the best of mood now... the uncertainty situation is stressing me out, have to prepare mentally for sudden outburst / re-planning of workloads these few days...

Edit: Did some minor restorations eg. uniformed the colours and tightened the joints with hot glue, drill hole on bird's back for bottom-most wing to peg flat, sliced off wing peg to be thinner.... The slightly more major restoration is breaking up the missile into 2, like the original one. Decided to use magnets to join.

Bootleg Knockoff KO Mini Undersized Transformers G1 Doubledealer

Another cheap KO transformer toy bought from Taobao... I used to buy these type of KOs very frequently at local stores at that time where they are readily available... In fact, I used to own a similar such undersized KO G1 Doubledealer, but it was of much better quality plastic, with (non-transformable) powermasters, and more accurate colours... but sold it away many years ago...Anyway, to clarify, the previous KO Oversized Iron Factory Blizzard a.k.a. Blitzwing is NOT made of shampoo-bottle plastic, but a much rigid type. This KO mini G1 Doubledealer is made of shampoo-bottle plastic. Yes, the type that I love and hate at the same time... Love : virtually indestructible and very flexible... Hate: Cannot use superglue and paint pen on it... Anyway...

3 Packs... 1 mode per figure???


Close up...


Truck mode...




Bird mode...




Robot mode...



Comparison with Newage NA JAzz and Titans Return Titan Master Apeface...



Video of the KO...

Knockoff KO Simplified Oversized Iron Factory IF Ex-13 Blizzard ( Transformers Blitzwing )

A cheap KO of the Iron Factory IF Ex-13 Blizzard ( Transformers Blitzwing ) which is also slightly oversized and simplified. Bought 2 of them as I wanted to mix them in order to get 1 that looks more like the original colours. Both have very loose right leg joints from the hips. Jet mode literally needs to be flipped around to resemble a plane without showing off the head and hands. Probably will need some work to restore it (near-original colour one) to satisfactory level.

Transformers War of Cybertron Trilogy - EARTHRISE STARSCREAM ( Voyager Class )

Gotten from Taobao... A nice voyager class Starscream figure that is "inspired" / "pays homage to" the Classics HenkeiX2 Universe Generations Starscream which is deluxe class... hmmm... how come it reminds me of the 3rd party KO which oversizes and improves the Hasbro TFs... so Hasbro KO itself??? Anyway, it does not matter, as long as ultimately the TF is a good TF... and this Starscream is a very good TF, for me, that is...

Transformers Earthrise ( Leader Class ) Optimus Prime

It's Prime Time.... Probable will find some time to buy some paint and do some touch up... maybe...

Comparison with Siege Jetfire...

Transformers Siege - Battle Masters : Firedrive ( with Handle Modifications )

Gotten this at TRU for SGD9.99 .... This targetmaster looks more natural than some of the other targetmasters in the Siege line, at least it does not have a handle sticking out of the chest... Though this is named Firedrive, I believe he may be linked back to Hot Rod's targetmaster partner Firebolt ... This targetmaster fits into the fist of my KO MP Hot Rod nicely, but the port to hold it in car mode is shaped weirdly in a rectangular shape. I have to file (and test, and repeat) the sides of the handle to fit Firedrive in. Quite a easy mod, but do try to file/sand a bit by a time...

MFT (?) Vecma Studio VS-03 VS03 Head Warrior Obstinate a.k.a. G1 Hardhead

Is it Mech Fans Toys ? Not sure, but it is a heavily retooled/modification/whatever of the Unique Toys Schunck ... or Betta ... not sure which is which... anyway, this came with 2 headmasters that allows you to choose a more cartoon-accurate or toy-accurate look for the figure. Plastic used is not the brittle-rigid type but has a little rubbery feel which I think is good for especially ball-joints. Joints' tightness are just nice. I bought without the small armor robot. Very nice figure.