It’s-a Mario

Merchandising by kaonashi
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In Optimus Prime We Trust

Optimus Prime’s grandma.

Optimus Prime for President.

Optimus Prime is f’in metal.

Ladies love Optimus Prime.

Optimus Prime is a pianist.

Optimus Prime is lead-free.

Tin

German Christmas Market stall by chatirygirl
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Chic Studio Shinki customs.
Chic Studio customises Busou Shinki figures. See the Yda head repaint for an example of their subtle improvements.

M.A.R.S. attaches!
Bryan Wilkinson demonstrates the interchangeability of the M.A.R.S Heroes figures.

Beat a drum.
A Stikfa getting the beat down, taiko-style.

Choco Log.
Choco, the designer of the Busou Shinki wave 7 figures, Ach and Yda, is providing tips and supplemental instructions for the figures. He notes care must be taken with the suspension parts when combining the Ach and Yda vehicles and urges owners to pay attention to the instructions.

Cliff Blezinkski interviewed. [via]
“Undoubtedly my favorite toy is my Masterpiece Optimus Prime. It’s truly a work of art and it’s worth every penny.”