Revoltech Movie Optimus Prime

Very highly detailed and lots of articulation. However, like all revoltech figures, tends to be slightly floppy. Comes with a couple of weapons that can be combined to form a super large weapon.
However, I don't really like the combined form. Blades can be attached next to the hand or as a replacement for the hands.

KOLD Krystal Convoy

Here is a real KO beauty. Somehow, really like these translucent toys and building up my collection of transparent toys. This KO is very well made, with right joints, unlike the other KO classic toys I have

KOLD Clear Konvoy

Got this thru a mis-shipment sent by Chimungmung toystore. In the end, decided to pay to keep it. Maybe use it for the City Commander armor

KOLD Blue Classics Konvoy

Got this from Chimungmung toy store. Nice KO version of the mold. Joints are decently tight and is at least 80% of my original classics Optimus Prime

Maketoys Battle Tanker

Bought this set to upgrade the deluxe Optimus Prime.
Shown here are the contents and also the basic figure after addon. I did have the new head, which has a screw to add on to the figure. The initial head was just popped on and was tight. Some people broke the neck that way

KO Classics Optimus Prime and Nemesis Prime

Bought these 2 KOs to use with the KO Commander sets. Haven't found Ultra Magnus at this point.So far, most of the joints are pretty tight, except for the waist. I bought them loose to save a bit on shipping. The card on the original is crazily big.
Probably have to do some touchups on the commander upgrade sets, especially the shoulders. If I still can't find Ultra Magnus, Maybe I'll get another Nemesis prime and paint it white myself.

One of the smokestack guns came with a manufacturing defect. I'm trying to see if the seller can send me a replacement. I used some rubbing alcohol to remove the Decepticon logo on Optimus Prime. Waiting for my Reprolabels to come so that I can put the correct label on Optimus. Paint apps are ok, Some spillage in some areas.
The Smokestack guns are pretty loose. Trying some Pledge with Future Shine and it works much better than the Tamiya Extra Thin Cement.

KO Nemesis has a tighter waist. Noticed that it has a rivet instead of the screw in Optimus.

KO Shadow Commander, DIA Commander & City Commander

Just bought these KO upgrade sets for the Classics Prime Voyager. I did get manage to get the KO  Nemesis Prime and Optimus Prime. Still short of Ultra Magnus. Looks like nobody's manufacturing the KO Ultra Magnus any more.

I have tried the Shadow Commander set on on of the KO prime. Shoulders are a bit loose and overall, doesn't fit perfectly, but it's functional and probably OK for display.
Here are pics of the box and its contents. I think they are short of a poster which should be in the original sets

IGear PP01C Clear Leader

Just got this at China Square Central for a good price.

 

This is a previous run of the mini MP-01 mold vs the Ultra leader (Ultra Magnus)

Only the black is a little different and it doesn't close as well as the Ultra Magnus box. Everything else, is similar, but with everything in clear or smoked plastic.

Everything fits quite nicely. However, it doesn't feel as solid as my KO MP-01. But, still a good toy. This will go well with my growing collection of transparent transformers.

Infinity Warfare JB-00 and JB-06

Got my Infinity Warfare JB-00 and JB-06 separately last couple of weeks. Here is a pic of a combination of both sets with my Animated Wingblade Voyager Optimus Prime

Lots of options to mix and match to build melee weapons. They have 5mm pegs that you can use singly or in combination by plugging into connector for a big weapon.
Each individual piece is about sized for a deluxe sized figure. If pieces from both sets are used, can probably fit a leader size figure

Transformers Original and KO Haul This week

So, I've decided to give Taobao a try via a Singapore Agent 65daigou. After trying to get various stuff for a while, got my first shipment in, which consists of 9 items.
1) Leader HFTD Starscream

It's still in the box and I haven't decided if I want to get it out or just keep it in the box
EDIT (18 Jan 2012): I have gotten a 3rd party upgrade set for this Leader

2) KO MP-01 Masterpiece Optimus Prime

 

 

The last pic shows the figure painted with paint marker that the seller has in his store. Also added reprolabels for MP-01 and also some yellow paint detailing. The figure is not bad, one of its oil tanks seems to be pushed out too much by the spring. Haven't found a way to open it to correct it.

The vents on the shin were installed wrongly out from the box. So I had to open it and correct it.

Also stuck the Autobot symbol purchased from the seller as wel.

It comes with a mini Megatron gun and his energon axe as well. The lights in his chest works to light up his removable matrix.

Some joints were loose and I used some Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to tighten the joints.

The silver/black gun that the figure is holding is a separate purchase from another seller who designed it for MP-01.

I also bought and installed magnets to keep the upper torso connected to the lower legs. Doesn't seem to work and the figure holds better if you press the front abdomen grills properly in so that it holds. It's a bit loose still.

I also installed longer smokestacks purchased from yet another seller

It is still missing some silver paint on some areas near the wheel, eg the suspension system and the teeny wheelwell highlight on the front and rear wheels. The chest and bicep area also seems to have a wrong application of white instead of grey on the original.

I have ordered the IGear Ultra Leader, so lets see how that compares

3) KO Sideways

Some transformation has been simplified. Didn't really like the quality of plastics. Roof of the car is transparent blue. It came with the chest piece dislodged. Maybe will search for the original Sideways. However, I already have Deadend, which is the same mold

4) KO Human Alliance Barricade

A bit disappointed in the figure. One of its arms came broken. The plastic is really hard and feels brittle. So I don't think it can last. Initially, wanted to get this and keep my original HA Barricade in box. Looks like I may open it afterall. Should I try for another KO HA Barricade and hope that it comes out better?