I’m not really sure when tensegrity structures and consumer goods started to become a thing, but it looks like the Transformers brand is joining the fad with its recent announcement of an Opt…
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Leaked! It Looks Dumb, But I Want One: Canon ✕ Transformers EOS R5 Optimus Prime
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Brand Collaboration That Makes Sense: Transformers Generations VNR Optimus Prime
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#4006 / Function-X / Positum (“Alligatorcon” Optimus Prime)
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#4011 / Transformers: Rise of the Beasts / Optimus Primal
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