Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has been out in cinemas for a couple of weekends and most Transformers fans have seen it and had a good look at how Optimus Primal looked in the film. We already ha…
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#4012 / Transformers: Rise of the Beasts / Optimus Prime
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This Teaser is a Banger! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Teaser Dropped
It’s been a while since 2018’s Bumblebee and I wouldn’t be surprised if most folks have already forgotten that Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is still a thing,…
Possible First Look at #Transformers Studio Series #RiseoftheBeasts Optimus Prime
I know many Transformers news sites and internet personalities have already caught on this and made reactions and all the visual analysis they could. But I just wanted…
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#4009A / Transformers Generations – Power of the Primes / Optimus Primal [Throne of the Primes]
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#4008 / Transformers Generations – War for Cybertron: Kingdom / Optimus Primal
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Let Them Come. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023) Movie Review
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Stuff on the Office Desk: “Beast Machines: Transformers” Blast Punch Optimus Primal
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We Got a Title and Logo! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Revealed
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Looks Better than Studio Series? “Transformers One” Prime Changers
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Quickie! “Transformers ONE” Optimus Prime Leaked
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#4010 / Transformers Collaborative / VNR Optimus Prime
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Savior of the Gamer Edition Line? “Transformers: Reactivate” Optimus Prime Leaked
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#4009B / Transformers Generations – Power of the Primes / Optimal Optimus [Throne of the Primes]
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#HasbroPulseCon2021 Reveals: Transformers Generations Legacy Laser Optimus Prime
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#4005 / Transformers Generations – War For Cybertron: SIege / Optimus Prime
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#4007 / Transformers Generations – War for Cybertron: Earthrise / OpTimus Prime
I was so busy since mid-January that I almost forgot that I already have this guy shot and waiting to be posted, since late 2022. Not to say…
I Want One, I Probably Won’t Get One: #RiseOfTheBeasts Transformers Studio Series SCOURGE
Face-turned-faction symbol: Scourge and the Terrorcons. Here’s to more stolen-slash-leaked Chinese toys as some folks have gotten their hands on the upcoming Transformers Studio Series Scourg…
This is Not Kreo Folks! Lego Creator Expert Optimus Prime (10302)
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