I absolutely, 100% believe that the lightsaber with the new SS86 Hot Rod is a direct homage to the original 1978 inflatable lightsaber toy.

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup Disco v thrash Chic v Metallica The song signalling Queen’s change v one of their first ever tracks ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST v STONE COLD CRAZY Reply-vote #Dust or #Cold by 10pm, please and thank you.

Commander class Onslaught!

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup It’s SOUL V ROLL. It’s GLORY V ROARY. Aretha Franklin v The Who. Happy Feet v Baby Driver. SOMEBODY TO LOVE v BRIGHTON ROCK Vote #love or #rock by 10pm, Brighton beach clock time.

While I'm rattling the tin, I'm taking on COMMISSIONS! If you want to order some for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social, go here: nickroche.blogspot.com/2025/10/thou... And if you're in Reading for @tfnationltd.bsky.social Minicon on November 22nd, sign up here: nickroche.blogspot.com/2025/10/tfna... X

Ok. Time for this to get interesting!

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup Two titles which feel like an uncanny sequitur. YOU’RE MY BEST FRIEND IT’S A HARD LIFE John Deacon’s bouncy hit you’ve nearly sent your mate, you soppy thing. Or bit of a Freddie Mercury deep cut. Huh? Vote #best or #hard by 10pm.

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup Lunchtime kick off! BREAKTHRU (the one with the train in the video) vs THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN (idiosyncratic first go at Bohemian Rhapsody off Queen II) Early score is already 7-0 to Breakthru. Vote #Break or #March, depending on which you like better!

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup Last night Stone Cold Crazy went through to Round 2 to face Another One Bites The Dust. But today, will it be: SPREAD YOUR WINGS Or WE WILL ROCK YOU Winner will face A Kind Of Magic. Really, this is a referendum on We Will Rock You. Vote #Naff or #NotNaff

The new Titan has been revealed at the Battersea Transformers store!

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup Round 1, Game 2 The Roger Taylor Derby! (Farm that youth engagement.) I’M IN LOVE WITH MY CAR vs A KIND OF MAGIC Vote #Love or #Kind by 9pm.

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup If it helps sway your vote for I’m In #Love With My Car, instead of A #Kind Of Magic, then have the Spinal Tap-level story of its release. (H/t co-commentary from @wilsonjim.bsky.social)

Can't wait for people in my meatspace echo chamber to Agree The Fuck out of my new t-shirt by @joeyesposito.bsky.social. Feels great being CORRECT

QUEEN WORLD CUP #QueenWorldCup Opening game, at Wembley, natch. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST vs THANK GOD IT’S CHRISTMAS John Deacon’s disco-like stadium anthem or the front-lashing seasonal number, which is better? Vote #AOBTD or #TGIC in reply by 9pm BST!

MAGNIFICO-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh! BEATLES WORLD CUP is no more. #BeatlesWorldCup Tomorrow, we kick off the QUEEN WORLD CUP. #QueenWorldCup. A knock-out tournament, songs going head-to-head each day, until we have determined the greatest ever Queen song. Get hyped. Or don't.

RIP Melissa Hortman.

its pretty funny that everyone is speculating ML Hubcap might happen based on his appearance the comic strip in the latest Generations book. Well, designs for the toy are straight up in the back of the same magazine. Somehow I missed this the first time around...

Well as expected ML Magnus looks absolutely amazing! (Pics credited to Ramen Toy over on FB who are at Tokyo Toy Show)

Guess it worked. bsky.app/profile/dang...

Aggressively trying to will Missing Link Ultra Magnus into existence. AOTP x CW Ultra Magnus (plus AOTP Silverbolt)

Craaaazy that it took 41 years for Bumper to finally have a Transformers toy.

I dont love the new Legacy Animated Prime mould, but I also need it in Toxitron and Elite Guard colours yesterday. Also in Clear/Wingblade deco if theyre feeling generous.

Been meaning to share these for a few weeks but thanks to Nemisispringer on TFW2005, the UKTD thread's unofficial mascot - "Shitbot" - has been made real! Amazing work on his part, and thanks for sending me one. Shoutout to @danghile.bsky.social & Ironichide for creating the character!

Many thanks to @spider-father.bsky.social for this awesome gift at TFN. Im honestly so grateful, as is my cat!

My word this toy is fantastic. Crazy that its been somewhat semi present since I was a kid, but never actually had a proper one in hand. Diaclone Gats Blocker/Converters Alphatron. Spectacular.

TFN was fantastic - went by in a flash, and didnt get to talk to half the folks I wanted to! Picked up a few long term wants! Cant wait for the next one!

Cant believe I still have 10 more hours of working before Im allowed to enjoy TFN...

Ahead of this TFNation, Ive managed to get my Megatronus logo shirts back up on Redbubble - not sure how long they'll stay up, so might be the last chance to get one! www.redbubble.com/people/DanGh...

Hi! its been a while! Really happy to say Ive found a new site to sell my popular TF One Megatronus shirt design after it was taken down on my regular store. Check it out here: tee.pub/lic/HDkPQTq-... So happy to get these back out there!

Look at this finely dressed man!

Absolutely awesome seeing these today at the InDemand toys stall at MCM London

Just seen new Transformers Wild King pics, and this is totally intentional, right? That's a new Stranglehold, isn't it?

Some might know I'm a bit of a fan of Transformers Animated, and I can't describe just how amazing it is to FINALLY have a new Animated toy. Not an update. Not a remake. A character finally getting a toy that's long overdue. I've had a spot on the shelf for Wasp for over a decade. Nice to fill it.

This is incredible. Please watch this 🔥

Thanks to Haslab Liokaiser funding I've seen a few people talking about the European recolour of Liokaiser - the Rescue Force! Please enjoy this comic that I made with my pals @wilsonjim.bsky.social, @tikgnat.bsky.social and Matt a couple of years ago, about why they don't have animal friends. 1/5

This might be the funniest packaging art I've ever seen.

That's a pretty cool S

Remembering the time I received the world's greatest Valentine's Day Card for my birthday.

Going through some old pics, and came across that time I was lucky enough to be the first person in the world to complete Orthia

It was pointed out to me that I'd missed making a Shattered Glass Sideswipe version of this design, which I had to fix immediately! Find it here ---> www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Sh...

New for 2025! Just added a new design to my Redbubble store - the ruined Autobrand of Armada Wheeljack! Just in time for the new Legacy toy! Check it out! www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Ar...

Ebay sales on hiatus until the 5th of Feb. You can still buy stuff, it just won't go out until after the move now. Thanks for all the support over the years. I will start rebuilding the business in Spring. UK ebay seller, search user toyconnections and toyconnections2

Yeah, folks don't know what they're missing out in here. Absolute banger of a figure.