Ricky Church reviews Optimus Prime #21… ‘The Falling’ finally concludes in Optimus Prime #21 as Optimus, Bumblebee and Pyra Magna put a stop to Shockwave’s plan, yet leave the door open for new threats as the series leads into Transformers: Unicron. John Barber subverts expectations though with what Shockwave’s ultimate goal in this phase was, […]
Optimus Prime could get his own Transformers spinoff movie
This December, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro take their first step in shifting the Transformers franchise from the ‘Bayverse’ with the release of the series’ first spinoff movie, the 80s-set Bumblebee. And, according to producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, another fan favourite Autobot may well be next in line for the solo movie treatment. “We’ve gotten a […]
Pop Culture Shock rolls out its Optimus Prime G1 collectible statue
Sideshow Collectibles has unveiled a batch of promotional images for Pop Culture Shock ‘s classic scale Optimus Prime statue. Based on Prime’s G1 design from the classic 80s animated series, the Autobot leader stands at around 10 inches tall and is available to pre-order now, priced at $159.99; check out this rather stunning piece here… […]
Comic Book Review – Optimus Prime #19
Ricky Church reviews Optimus Prime #19… Optimus Prime continues to fire on all cylinders as Shockwave continues to make his big move that’s been millions of years in the making. Optimus Prime #19 makes great use of Shockwave’s return and emphasizes Starscream’s role in whatever the former Decepticon is planning, showing how much of a tool he […]
Comic Book Review – Optimus Prime #18
Ricky Church reviews Optimus Prime #18… After the shocking revelation at the end of Optimus Prime #17, the latest issue wastes little time exploring the ramifications of Shockwave’s return and what it means to the whole history of Cybertron. Optimus Prime #18 is a densely packed issue as John Barber uses this interlude to explain how Shockwave has […]
Flame Toys’ Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) Transformers Furai Model Kit revealed
Bluefin has revealed a batch of promotional images for Flame Toys’ Transformers Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) Furai model kit which is available to pre-order now, priced at $36.00.; check them out here… This unique (non-transforming) rendering of the stoic leader of the heroic Autobots as he is featured in the hit IDW comic series is […]
Comic Book Review – Optimus Prime #17
Ricky Church reviews Optimus Prime #17… Its safe to say not only did Optimus Prime #17 raise the stake’s of Cybertron’s survival, but delivered one of the most shocking twists in Transformers history. John Barber crafts an intriguing tale that places readers in the place of the characters as things go from bad to worse in a chaotic manner […]
Comic Book Review – Optimus Prime #16
Ricky Church reviews Optimus Prime #16… Even though Optimus Prime #16 is a relatively quiet issue, things are never quite dull on Cybertron. The feared and mythical Onyx Prime has returned to the planet in ‘The Falling Part 2’, but rather than outright attacking it the majority of the issue features a parlay between him, Optimus, Windblade […]
Comic Book Review – Optimus Prime Annual 2018
Ricky Church reviews Optimus Prime Annual 2018… Its funny that considering this issue is the special annual for IDW’s Optimus Prime series, the title hero is only featured in one or two quick panels at the very beginning. The rest of the issue is devoted to Starscream and Thundercracker, taking place in between the final issues of Tranformers: […]
Preview of Optimus Prime Annual 2018
IDW Publishing releases Optimus Prime Annual 2018 this Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview of the issue for you here; check it out… THUNDERCRACKER IN: STARSCREAM: THE MOVIE! The good news: somebody finally gave Thundercracker money to make a film. The bad news: it’s Starscream, and he wants a biographical picture to win over the […]