The Allspark has received a copy of what is labeled as a draft script for Transformers 3 by Ehren Kruger, finished on November 24th, 2009. Considering that last leaked script for Transformers 2 was fake, I am not holding my breath this is the real thing. Actually the script itself indicates it is fake with way to many fan boy references, reformatting of most of the characters (which would make creating brand new CGI models for everyone, not a cheap task), and more. Feel free to read and determine for yourself the validity of it. TF3 logo image from Scorpio.

Leaked Transformers 3 Draft | mirror

Update 2: Nelson, Michael Bay's site admin, posted "Their is a script out there being reported on TF sites as being legit. It's fake. Amazing that someone would take so much time to write so much for nothing." Thanks to Dudelsack for the link.

Update 1: Here is a more detailed description and analysis now that I have had time to do more than just skim the script.

The script is essentially a love letter to the history of Transformers. There is a jump to the past so some characters both new and old can get a makeover in their more famous alt modes. In some cases there are literal re-creations of moments from the generation one cartoon series (especially "More Than Meets the Eyes") and Transformers: The Movie. Most of the new characters are classic G1 with Percepter, Laserbeak, Mirage, Hound, Thundercracker and many more. The script has some rather clever ideas and plot twists such as given Prime a trailer using Mirage's holographic technology, the introduction of a new plot McGuffin with the Key to Vector Sigma and retroactively correcting many of the plot wholes from the first movie. The final act has a moment to up the Devastator ante with Superion vs. Bruticus while having Prime and Megatron once again go at it, with Soundwave joining the battle with his mini-friends (Ravage, Rumble, and co). The final scenes make for an excellent cliffhanger moment. It was an enjoyable read that gave me some warm and fuzzies as I recognized many of the moments from my childhood love of Transformers.

Having said that, all that is also the very reason this script is NOT the real deal. Michael Bay has made it clear he doesn't really like doing homages, limiting it as much as possible while this script is just thick with it. The ideas, while huge and interesting, have rather long sequences (including a space fight) being pure CGI and for most scenes the Transformers are almost constantly in robot mode. Part of the reason for the emphasis on human interactions, human technology and the vehicle alt modes is it saves on the budget. The final pages, with the cliffhanger, also breaks a Bay rule of keeping movies contained to itself.

Finally, this script doesn't have that "emotional hook" that Bay, the writers, etc loved harping on (in a silly attempt to elevate their work to more than it really is but whatever works I guess). For the first movie it was a boy and his first car, the second was boy becomes man as he accepts his responsibilities, and this one has a brief moment where Sam and Michaela become engaged but nothing else really.

Overall, I was entertained by the script and would not mind this being the real deal. Sadly that is not the case. Maybe IDW can do an "Elseworlds" type thing with in it comic book form. There was clearly a lot of thought put into this so thanks to the writer for putting together an enjoyable read.

Another installment with more galleries, toys and a custom 7 foot Prime for sale.

Custom Optimus Prime 7ft Statue (mirror)
From EBay Australia is this rather sweet looking fan made statue of Prime in movie form. The work is the result of around $10,000 in parts, 75 days of label, and a whole lot of scrap metal. The weight is estimated around 450-559kg (992-1213lbs). Click the link to read a lot more about the project. The "buy it now" price currently at AU $47k with no bids. Click here for the auction. Thanks to Katie for the link.

NEST Deluxe Figures Gallery
Click the link for a look at the nest wave of NEST toys for Revenge of the Fallen coming out early next year. The images include Brawn, Lockdown, Ratchet, and combined Skystalker and Mindwipe (vehicle mode only).

Shadow Command Megatron & Strike Mission Sideswipe in Packages
At this link are images of the two toys in their packaging. Both are repaints that actually appear to be a better color scheme then their original look. I believe both are part of the next wave of toys coming out early next year.

Buster Prime & Jetfire 2-Pack
Asian only release, this leader class two pack features the improved version of Optimus Prime with Jetfire who is also featuring a new paint job with a black, brown and dark gray scheme. Still no indications if Buster Prime will make a Stateside or European release.

Official Images of 2010 Legends and Deluxes
Click for sizeable gallery of the next wave of Legends, Deluxe and HA Barricade that is coming early next year. It€™s basically two images per, one for package, one for alt mode. The images include Legends Wheelie, Soundwave, Bluesteel Sideswipe along with Deluxe Dirge, Alliance Bumblebee, Tuner Mudflap, and Armorhide.

Ultimate Optimus Collection Auction
If your a fan of Optimus Prime you might be interested in this auction which has almost 140 different Prime items for sale in one auction. Click the link for images and the full list. The auction expires on December 20th. Thanks to OptiMagnusPrime for the link.

GameTrailers.com has officially and exclusively released the teaser trailer for Transformers: War for Cybertron to go with the leaked art from the other day. The trailer shows lots of quick shots of a cinematic with teasers of various characters like Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme, all redesigned but clearly inspired by their original Generation One counterparts.

I assume this game is set at some point during "The Great War" that first pits the Autobots against the Decepticons in a long lasting civil war that eventually reaches Earth as indicated in the various cartoons, comics and movies. Also the official website, TransformersGames.com, has been updated to reflect the new game with a countdown clock in the Cybertronian language and a link to sign up for "future transmissions."

The game's release date is to be determined, the platforms are PS3, XBox 360, and PC. Below is the video or click here for the embiggened version.

Update: Click here for nearly a frame by frame gallary of images from the trailer.

Video Games | Transformers: War for Cybertron | Exclusive Debut Trailer HD

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Don't you just love companies like Loading toys, Heroic, DiD and Brother Production, which give us 12" figures based on movie characters but without the hefty price tag due to the extra cost in movie licenses (think Hot Toys).
I do have to admit that there are misses like Brother Production Zombie Killer but there are also hits like Heroic Professional Killer & Loading Toys Dangerous Man.
Another hit (to me at least) is DiD 2nd Ranger Marksman "Private Daniel". Even though DiD did not credit this figure to the movie Saving Private Ryan, I guess it is an open secret that this figure was representing Private Daniel Jackson , the "praying" sharpshooter in the movie (Heck they even named the figure Private Daniel!).
Private Daniel Jackson was played by Barry Pepper in the movie.

I also have Dragon's US Army 2nd Ranger Battalion Captain Miller but with an updated head sculpt and body from Soldier Story 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion to better represent Captain James Miller. Of course the uniform and accessories are not of the same standard as DiD.

DiD has done a great job in the area of the head sculpt and accessories. The head sculpt is spot on in the likeness of Barry Pepper. I heard that DiD managed to get the consent from the actor to use his likeness (well that's just what I heard).

There is a number of accessories that come with the figure and this is quite expected from DiD based on their past offering. However what is great is that the majority of the accessories are the equipments used by Private Daniel in the movie, like the M1903A4 rifle, Sniper Scope Tube and the cross and ID tag he kissed. On top of that, the accessories and uniform are pretty well made. However putting the accessories onto the figure was a nightmare and I had great difficulties getting the water canteen, holster and first aid pouch onto the Garand Ammo Belt. I even broke the hooks on the Water Canteen pouch and holster! In the end I used strings to attach them onto the belt.
After consulting with Alex the 12" guru, I found out that I was doing it wrongly and I was supposed to attach the items to the assault vest via the holes made for that purpose!
After going through all the hard work getting the equipments and accessories on, I have decided to leave it on! Hence there will be no photos on the individual equipment and accessory. But not to disappoint, you can hop over to Alex's review which is power and much more detailed!

I have been hoping and praying for so long for some company to do characters from Saving Private Ryan! Even though the figure is not credited to the movie, this offering from DiD is good enough for me! Great sculpt, accessories and a nice price tag! What more can you ask for.
Overall, a must get for any WW2 toy collector!







Amazing head sculpt






Private Daniel kissing the cross and ID tag.















































Nice Legging!


M1903 Sniper Rifle with scope




Never ever insult your boss...

Activision has released new art to Game Informers announcing a new video game from the company for the Transformers franchise. This game, which is being created by High Moon Studios (Darkwatch, Bourne Conspiracy), is called Transformers: The War for Cybertron, appears to take place in the Generation One sandbox. No further details have been released beyond the images and the studio, but judging from those this appears to be the first game that I can remember that appears to take place in the Generation One universe (rather than movies or other recent cartoons) and on Cybertron.

It appears that some of the designs might have been inspired by Don Figueroa's art for Transformers: The War Within comic books series from Dreamwave back in 2002 with a mix of other more recent concepts like the Classic line. Below are some images, click here for the full gallery.

Star Wars Clone Wars LEGO
Not not a Clone Wars animation fan but I do like the Clone Wars LEGO series.
Lego like the V-19 Torrent, AT-TE, Spider Droid, Republic Fighter Tank and Republic Attack Gunship are among my favourite.
For all my other Star Wars LEGO sets, please click here!

V-19 Torrent - 7674
w/ Clone Pilot
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2008
Box Size : 48 x 29 x 7 cm




Twlight - 7680
w/ Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka, Rotta, R2D2
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2008
Box Size : 57 x 38 x9 cm




Ahsoks's Starfighter and Vulture Droid - 7751
w/ R7-A7, Ahsoka and 2 Buzz Droids
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2009
Box Size : 38 x 26 x 5.5 cm




Magna Guard Starfighter - 7673
w/ Magna Droid (x 2)
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2008
Box Size : 43 x 29 x 7 cm




Hyena Droid Bomber
w/ Rocket Battle Droid (x3)
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2009
Box Size : 28 x 26 x 6 cm




Clone Walker Battle Pack - 8014
w/ Clone Commander, Clone Trooper (x2) and Clone Gunner
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2008
Box Size : 19 x 14 x 14 cm



Armored Assault Tank (AAT) - 8018
w/ Yoda, Clone Trooper, Battle Droid (x2), Super Battle Droid (x3)
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2009
Box Size : 47 x 38 x 6 cm




Republic Fighter Tank - 7679
w/ Clone Trooper (x2)
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2008
Box Size : 48 x 29 x 7 cm




Republic Attack Gunship - 7676
w/ Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Asajj Ventress, Commander Cody and Clone Trooper
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2008
Box Size : 65 x 38 x 9 cm










I've also transfered the "Separatist Spider Driod" and "AT-TE" from my previous LEGO post to here.
Separatist Spider Droid - 7681 (Posted on 7 August 2008)
w/ Commander Fox, Clone Trooper, Super Battle Droid and Battle Droid
Theme : Clone Wars - Limited Edition
Year : 2008
Box Size : 29x29x6 cm





AT-TE Walker - 7675 (Posted on 26 December 2008)
w/ Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka, Rotta, Captain Rex, Clone Trooper and Battle Droid
Theme : Clone Wars
Year : 2008
Box Size : 48 x 38 x 9.5cm
This was the LEGO I've been eyeing on since it's first launched in August.
To me, I find the price is slightly on the high side in Singapore for a Star Wars LEGO playset of this approx. size.
The price factor was what caused me to hold back getting this...
Anyway, since I've already brought it now, no use heartpain anymore!
Must think only of the good side!
I've yet seen the actual model of this LEGO set on display but the box art has already captured my heart. The AT-TE walker looked solid!
Apart from the AT-TE walker, I also find LEGO to have included Jabba's son - Rotta figure to be a great suprised. It's really cute.




I've posted 4 different posts on my blog today
Which was the first time I've ever posted this much.
I've also finished updating all my stars wars collectibles, Pixars Cars, Thomas the Train, Tin Toys ...etc. yesterday.
It was very tiring but I can only blame myself for being lazy and not updating it for about 1 year...heehee!
Please feel free to read my older posts too and as always your genuine comments is very much appreciated.
Before I go off now (probably wouldn't post any more for the time being...)
I would like to wish all and those whom has always been reading and giving me valuable comments my blog...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
MAY ALL BE IN GOOD HEALTH AND HAVE A BETTER NEW YEAR!
CHEERS!

Here the Star Wars Lego Checklist for 10 years from 1999 to 2009.
I've tried my best to update this list with all the informations I could gather.
If I've missed out any LEGO sets, please let me know and I'll update it. Thanks!
To view my Star Wars Lego Collection, please click here.

10 YEARS OF STAR WARS LEGO - CHECKLIST

Year : 1999
Episode I
7101 Lightsaber Duel
7111 Droid Fighter
7121 Naboo Swamp
7131 Anakin's Podracer
7141 Naboo Fighter
7151 Sith Infilitrator
7161 Gungan Sub
7171 Mos Espa Podrace

LEGO Mindstorms
9748 Droid Developer Kit

Episode IV
7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing
7110 Landspeeder
7140 X-Wing Fighter

Episode V
7130 Snowspeeder

Episode VI
7128 Speeder Bikes
7180 B-Wing at Rebel Control Centre



Year : 2000
Episode I
3343 Star Wars #4
7115 Gungan Patrol
7124 Flash Speeder
7155 Trade Federation AAT
7159 Star Wars Bucket - Podrace brick
7184 Trade Federation MTT
8000 Technic Pit Droid
8001 Technic Battle Droid
9 8002 Technic Destroyer Droid

LEGO Mindstorms
9754 Dark Side Developer Kit

Episode IV
7190 Millennium Falcon
7191 Ultimate Collector Series X-Wing Fighter

Episode V
3340 Star Wars #1
7144 Slave I

Episode VI
3341 Star Wars #2
3342 Star Wars #3
7104 Desert Skiff
7134 A-Wing Fighter
7181 Ultimate Collector Series TIE Interceptor



Year : 2001
Episode I
7126 Battle Droid Carrier
7186 Watto's Junkyard
10018 Darth Maul
8007 Technic C-3PO

Episode IV
7106 Droid Escape
7146 TIE Fighter
10019 Rebel Blockade Runner
8008 Technic Stromtrooper

Episode V
7166 Imperial Shuttle
7127 Imperial AT-ST



Year : 2002
Episode I
7203 Jedi Defense I
7204 Jedi Defense II
10026 Ultimate Collector Series Naboo Starfighter

Episode II
7103 Jedi Duel
7113 Tusken Raider Encounter
7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit
7143 Jedi Starfighter
7153 Jango Fett's Slave I
* Jango Fett's Slave I w/ cargo case (65153)
7163 Republic Gunship
4487 Mini Jedi Starfighter & Slave I
8009 Technic R2-D2
8011 Technic Jango Fett
8012 Technic Super Battle Droid

Episode IV
7142 X-Wing Fighter
7152 TIE Fighter & Y-Wing
3219 Mini TIE Fighter (Lego Club exclusive)
* 3219 Mini TIE Fighter (Lego club w/ club mailer packaging)
8010 Technic Darth Vader
10030 Uitimate Collector Series Imperial Star Destroyer

Episode V
7194 Uitimate Collector Series Yoda
4486 Mini AT-ST & Snowspeeder
7119 Twin-Pod Cloud Car

Episode VI
7139 Ewok Attack
7200 Final Duel I
7201 Final Duel II



Year : 2003
Episode I
4485 Mini Sebulba's Podracer & Anakin Podracer
4491 Mini MTT

Episode II
4478 Geonosian Fighter
4481 Hailfire Droid
4482 AT-TE
4490 Mini Republic Gunship

Episode IV
4477 T-16 Skyhopper
4484 Mini X-Wing Fighter & TIE Advanced
4488 Mini Millennium Falcon

Episode V
4479 Tie Bomber
4483 AT-AT
4489 Mini AT-AT
10123 Cloud City

Episode VI
4475 Jabba's Message
4476 Jabba's Prize
4480 Jabba's Palace
4494 Mini Imperial Shuttle



Year : 2004
Episode I
4493 Mini Sith Inflitrator

Episode II
4495 Mini AT-TE

Episode IV
4501 Mos Eisley Cantina
* 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina - OTC packaging
7262 TIE Fighter & Y-Wing
10131 TIE Fighter Colllection
10134 Y-Wing Attack Starfighter
4492 Mini Star Destroyer
6963 Mini X-Wing Fighter

Episode V
6964 Mini Boba Fett's Slave I
4500 Rebel Snowspeeder
* 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder - OTC Packaging
4502 X-Wing Fighter (Dagobah Scene)
* 4502 X-Wing Fighter (Dagobah Scene)
10129 Rebel Snowspeeder
4504 Millennium Falcon
* 4504 Millennium Falcon - OTC Packaging

Episode VI
6965 Mini TIE Interceptor



Year : 2005
Episode I
7660 Naboo N-1 Starfighter and Vulture Droid (** 2007)

Episode III
6205 V-Wing Fighter
6966 Mini Jedi Starfighter
6867 Mini ARC Fighter
* 6967 Mini ARC Fighter
7250 Clone Scout Walker
7251 Darth Vader Transformation
7252 Droid Tri-Fighter
7255 General Grievous Chase
7256 Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid
7257 Ultimate Lightsaber Duel
7258 Wookie Attack
7259 ARC-170 Starfighter
7260 Wookie Catamaran
7261 Clone Turbo Tank
7283 Ultimate Space Battle
65771 Episode III Collector's Set

Episode IV
7263 TIE Fighter
10144 Sandcrawler

Episode VI
7264 Imperial Inspection
10143 Death Star II
6206 TIE Interceptor



Year : 2006
Episode III
6205 V-Wing Fighter

Episode IV
6211 Imperial Star Destroyer
10175 Vader's TIE Advanced
6212 X-Wing Fighter

Episode V
6209 Boba Fett's Slave I

Episode VI
6206 TIE Interceptor
6207 A-Wing Fighter
6208 B-Wing Fighter
6210 Jabba's Sail Barge
10174 Ultimate Collector's Imperial AT-ST



Year : 2007
Episode I
7660 Naboo N-1 Starfighter and Vulture Droid (** 2005)
7662 Trade Federation MTT
7663 Sith Infilrator
7665 Republic Cruiser

Episode III
7656 General Grievious Starfighter
7661 Jedi Starfighter with Hyperdrive booster ring

Episode IV
7658 Y-Wing Fighter
7659 Imperial Landing Craft
10179 Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon

Episode V
7666 Hoth Rebel Base
10178 Motorised Walking AT-AT

Episode VI
7657 AT-ST

Expanded Universe
7664 TIE Crawler
7654 Droids Battle Pack
7655 Clone Troopers Battle Pack



Year : 2008
Episode I
7670 Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid (** 2008 Clone Wars)

Episode II
7671 AT-AP Walker
10186 General Grievious
20006 Mini Clone Turbo Tank

Episode IIII
8017 Darth Vader's TIE Fighter
10188 Death Star
8028 Mini TIE Fighter

Episode IV
8029 Mini Rebel Snowspeeder

Episode VI
7668 Rebel Scout Speeder
7667 Imperial Dropship
7672 Rogue Shadow

Clone Wars
7669 Anakin's Jedi Starfighter
* 7670 Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid
7673 Magna Guard Starfighter
7674 V-19 Torrent
7675 AT-TE Walker
7676 Republic Attack Gunship
7678 Droid Gunship
7679 Republic Fighter Tank
7680 The Twilight
7681 Separatist Spider Droid
8031 Mini V-19 Torrent
20007 Mini Republic Attack Cruiser



Year : 2009
Episode II
7778 Midi-scale Millennium Falcon
10198 Tantive IV

Episode IV
7749 Echo Base

Episode V
7754 Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser
8038 Battle of Endor

Clone Wars
30004 Mini Battle Droid on STAP
30005 Mini Imperial Speeder Bike
30006 Mini Clone Walker
20009 Mini AT-TE
20010 Mini Republic Gunship
7748 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
7751 Ahsoka's Starfighter and Vulture Droids
7752 Count Dooku's Solar Sailer
7753 Pirate Tank
8014 Clone Walker Battle Pack
8015 Assassin Droids Battle Pack
8016 Hyena Droid Bomber
8018 AAT
8019 Republic Attack Shuttle
8036 Separatist Shuttle
8037 Anakin's Y-Wing Starfighter
8033 Mini General Grievous Starfighter
8039 Venator Class Republic Attack Cruiser
10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT



* LEGO re-released in different packaging.

Promotional LEGO :
Target : Guess and Win - R2D2
Target : Guess and Win - Yoda
Walmart - Clone building event clone trooper box
Kabaya Japan - Mini Building Set - X-Wing Fighter
Kabaya Japan - Mini Building Set - Slave I
Kabaya Japan - Mini Building Set - TIE Interceptor
Darth Vader, FAO Schwarz exclusive
LEGO Brick - Darth Vader transformation, 2005 VIP Gala
LEGO Brick - Embossed with SW logo (April 20 - May 1 2005)
LEGO Brick - Embossed with SW logo and TPM Lego characters for SW Celebration. Limit 7,000

It has been more than a year since I started on my paper toy journey!
My first paper toy post was on 24 July 2008 and it was on Iron Man & Hulk.
Fast forward to Dec 2009 and I have completed 27 paper toys and even came out with my own paper toy line F.A.T.S.
I would like to thank everyone for their support and encouraging comments as these were the catalyst to do even more paper toys.

Now who said it could not last!

You can view related paper toys news and my paper toys here.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has brought good news to Hasbro's bottom line with a licensing and merchandise bringing in $830 million worldwide. By comparison, the worldwide gross of the movie is $833.2 million.

This new information comes from a MSNBC article highlighting Hasbro's shift from toy company to multimedia with relationships in the movie industry (TF, GI Joe, Monopoly and more), TV (deal with Discovery Communications for new Hasbro channel), and video games (EA and Activision deals). The company€™s profits rise 9% to $150.4 million thanks to cost cutting efforts and pay off from their multimedia deals increasing toy sales.

It could just be a matter of time before the company hits the number one spot with Transformers 3 in the planning stages, a probably sequel to GI Joe, and more in the works for the next few years. (via TFormers)

More links to more Transformers related galleries and news of note.

Transformers USB Thumb Drive
From Paramount Digital Entertainment, a limited edition run of 20,000 4GB USB drives in the Autobot logo shape that comes with own unique ID number and a copy of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on it. The price is about 20 pounds and appears to be a UK exclusive, released as part of the promotion for the November 30th home video release of the movie in the country. If in that area, click here to order. Thanks to Kaly for the link.

Premium Ironhide Custom
Link to a gallery of a fantastic custom paint job of Ironhide using the 2007 toy as the base. Thanks to Shane for the link.

Bumblebee, Soundwave 2-pack Packaging (sort of)
If you€™re interested, a look at the packaging for Battlefield Bumblebee and Infiltration Soundwave. Both repaints of the deluxe toys, Bumblebee looks about the same as the cannon one while Soundwave has a red and blue color scheme of sorts. It is believed this packaging is not US bound.

Transformers 25th Anniversary Memorial Stamp Set
From Nikkon Broadcast is a stamp and trading card set. It includes 10 stamps, 50 JYP ($.55), five trading cards and special edition portfolio. It is for the Japan market only.

Transformers Encore #19
Tomy Takara has officially announced the release of Big Mission Cassettes Volume 3 for later this month for around $47. Japan only release, it will include Rumble, Frenzy, Laserbeak, and Overkill.

ROTF Gold Prime
Click the link for a look at a gold painted version of Optimus Prime (Leader class but not sure). I guess part of a contest.

Star Wars Death Star LEGO 10188
Year : 2008
Pieces : 3803
Box Size : 58 x 58 x 17 cm
Death Star dimension : 42 x 42 x 41 cm (LXWXH)
w/ 24 minifigures, mini TIE advanced and Dianogas









Death Star - MiniFigures : Luke Skywalker & Han Solo in Stormtrooper outfit, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, R2-D2, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight), Death Star Trooper x 2, Stormtrooper x 2, Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, Emperor Palpatine, Emperor Royal Guard x 2, Interrogation Droid, Protocol Droid, R2-Q5, Mouse Droid & Assassin Droid
Of the 24 minifigures, 6 of them are exclusive to this set. They are : Luke & Han in Stormtrooper disguise, Assassin droid, Interrogation Droid, Death Star Droid and Death Star Troopers.



Below are more images taken from my lego box.
I've always like the graphics on the LEGO boxes.
Have to admit that the packaging on the LEGO will affect my consideration when purchasing.
Since I don't open up any of my LEGO sets now, the box will be the only thing I can look at.
I'll have to wait till I can have a extra space for a glass cabinet, only will I start to fix the LEGO up.

I got to know about this Death Star LEGO 10188 when I brought the DK Star Wars Visual Dictionary LEGO book.
Before I had only known that there was a Death Star LEGO 10143 which was released in 2005.
In case anyone is interested, the ISBN for the book is : 978-1-40534-747-1 which features the entire Star Wars LEGO from 1999 to 2009.

Seeing this new Death Star 10188, reacting the scenes from many familar Star wars scene, I... simply love this set!
So I started my search on the internet for more informations and look at some videos that were posted on youtube about this Death Star.
Confirmed that I really wanted this set, I set out and brought one home...

Mini TIE Advanced




This Death Star features have rooms featured in Star Wars Episode IV & VI.
Some of the rooms included are :
Detention Cell
Trash Compactor
Superlaser control room
Emperor Throne Room
Droid Maintenance Room
TIE Advanced hanger bay
Imperial Conference Chamber

















Not sure why this image I uploaded it tilted this way.
Tried to reload but it's still shows up like this...






One of my favoruite scene in the Star Wars movie

Another machine to roll out from the F.A.T.S (Future Advanced Tactical System) factories. Presenting the D44 "Flying Death" with the P1 Self Propelling Rocket System, SPRS.
The D44 "Flying Death" is a one man piloted rocket and will usually launch itself from the P1 SRPS . Once launched, the pilot will navigate the rocket and dive into the target. Very much like the Japanese Yokosuka Ohka and Kamikaze in WW2.
Enjoy!

You can view related paper toys news and my paper toys here.
You can view other F.A.T.S war machines here.









Ready for launch












P1 Self Propelling Rocket System, SPRS




The D44 "Flying Death"

Name: Jolt Faction: Autobot Assortment Deluxe Class Series: Movie Toy Line: Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Packaging: Carded Release: 2009 Manufactured By: Hasbro Variation Comparison: None Accessories: Whips Toy Review by: Jaycee

Edward Scissorhands (played by Johnny Depp) was about an artificial man which was left unfinished with scissors for hands. He was later found and taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter played by Winona Ryder.
Edward Scissorhands was a 1990 movie directed by Tim Burton.

I have always asked myself why would the scientist who was creating him use large scissors as stand-in for his hands before he could finish creating proper hands for him? Wouldn't it be easier just to get him some prosthetic hands first? Anyway, I think it could have been much worse...Edward Tamponhands or Edward Toothbrushhands....just to name a few.

I remembered the days when Mcfarlane toys were highly sought after because of their 1st class scuplting and them producing characters that will never be able to sustain a toyline, eg their Movie Manics series. The only problem was the lack of articulation in their figures.
Well those days are pretty gone as other companies like NECA, Mezco & Hasbro have also upped their standard. Heck! Even Mattel has sometimes did excellent work, as in the case of their MOTU and Ghostbusters toyline.

Ok back to the review. The sculpting of Edward is excellent and the resemblance of Depp is there. They have even added tiny details like the cuts on his face which is always a nice touch.
I especially like the way they did the hair. It could have been a disaster but thankfully it came out well.
The details of his suit are also good and the texturing excellent. Even at 6", they managed to sculpt his scissorhands pretty well.
Most of the paint ops are clean but there are areas (the buttons) where you can spot some sloppiness.
As everyone is aware, the articulation is pretty bad and you can only get one good pose out of him. However, there is still articulation in his scissorhands which was surprising (in a good way).

Overall, a nice 6" figure to have on your display as Edward Scissorhands is a cult classic.











Hey Ma look! I can move my "fingers"