Lego Minifigures Series 7 Has Arrived

Although Lego Minifigures Series 7 was promised to begin hitting stores in May, it seems the lovable little figures have hit store shelves at least a few days early. I managed to find the new red-packaged blind-bagged figures hanging on in an end-cap in my local store's automotive section, of all places. So although they may require some hunting, they're definitely already out there.

I've reviewed multiple figures from Series 5 and Series 6 of the Minfigures line, most recently the Leprechaun and Highland Battler releases. Although I only grabbed two Series 7 figures to start, I was lucky enough to get the Tennis Ace and Computer Programmer, two personas which hit home with me personally.

Lego continues to pump out wave after wave of the Minifigures line, and like many collectors, I can't get enough. They're some of the most consistently well made action figures being produced today, they're extremely affordable, and practically every new figure is beloved by fans of the line.

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New Transformers Prime Reviews

Transformers Prime is one of my favorite shows currently on television, and it's just a nice bonus that it's centered on the world of action figures. I finally got my hands on some long-awaited Transformers Prime figures, and I've written a few reviews for your enjoyment.

It's quite an eclectic assortment. On the Decepticon side, there is Megatron, an incredible figure that looks like it stepped right out of my TV. On the Autobot side, I grabbed a couple of short-term guests on the show, Wheeljack and Cliffjumper. One of them is great, and the other is average. I'll let you read the reviews to figure out which is which.

There are lots more reviews coming in the near future, from both Transformers and other properties, so don't wander off too far.

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Guides to Everything Transformers

Trying to understand everything about the various Transformers iterations is an overwhelming undertaking. There are so many different characters, universes, story lines, and figures. I produced a couple new guides to help people navigate their way through one of the action figure world's most confusing brands.

First off is the specific Guide to Transformers Prime, and there's also a general Guide to Transformers. Keep in mind that these are both ever-evolving articles that'll be added to as I develop new Transformers content.

I hope these guides give readers a chance to better understand Transformers and get more involved in collecting its fantastic figures and enjoyable toys.

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April in Review

April has been busy, but before it's over, I wanted to point out all the great content that's been featured here throughout the month.

I took a look at a couple "vintage figures", in particular with my spotlights on 1991's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tokka and 2003's Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime. There were also new Lego Minifigures reviews and Transformers Prime reviews.

The month of May will feature even more content coming your way, including additional Lego Minifigures Series 7 reviews, the new collector tip of the month, and a few new top 10 lists to enjoy.

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