Transformers AOTP Swerve I think IDW got me used to the overly expressive face this chap usually wears along with his 3rd party counterparts. As with Gears, I wish they fixed the arms so you don't have this big swath of no color on the sides in alt mode. Otherwise, none too shabby!

Transformers AOTP Powerglide Before this guy came in I had an OS KO of the CW version as a placeholder. Overall, I'd say he's a definite improvement and the mask/heart gimmick are a nice touch. Also I can appreciate the feet engineering, very nice work! Now to wait on the redeco!

Transformers AOTP Animated Ratchet Not saying I did it first but there’s a certain sense of validation when a new figure drops and lines up almost exactly with your custom from 4 years ago. Hasbro definitely fine-tuned the idea, but I still think I made better paint choices.

Happy #StarWarsDay folks! #transformers #starwars

Smash Bros. X Transformers Crossover - Mega Man - Wave 06 Mega Man’s been on my list for a while. Big head, small body made this a challenge, so I partsformed. If you know my customs, you know I’m fine with that if it gets the look right. So here he is, plus tiny Mets and an Energy Tank.

Transformers Toys US Soccer Federation Breakaway Kinda funny we get a bot w the same name as a Nexus Prime limb we haven't gotten but what can you do? For a sports bot, he is damn poseable! My only grip would be no peg for a display stand for posing. Soccer ball mode is remarkably compact as well.

Noodling new ideas

DJD Kaon (custom) & Nickel (MMC) When a friend asks for your help, you help'm. My good buddy sent me a care package over and asked if I could pop together this Kaon upgrade onto TR Perceptor so I gladly obliged. Some paint and glue later and violá!

Transformers Toys Retro G1-Inspired Autobot Wheelie Well, yeah, it's Wheelie. Honestly I like the alt mode more BUT the front end pops off constantly when transforming and his joints are a bit finicky. He's definitely an update to previous offerings. 🤷‍♂️

My boy is back! For whatever reason I used to love Outback as a kid. I ordered him as soon as I saw him! Between him and Gears, I definitely prefer this use of the mold. All I need is Powerglide, Swerve and Tailgate and I'm good to go for mini bots. So...WHEN ARE WE GETTING THROTTLEBOTS?!

In the words of Thanos... "Fine... I'll do it myself." I wasn't happy with the Hasbro release so I grabbed a SS G2 Grimlock and made "MY" Godzilla x Transformer crossover using parts from MavDoodles and PHG79 on Cults3D and the new DNA Design DK-67G kit. What do you think?

Good guys vs bad guys — the full Smash Bros x Transformers mashup! 🙌 Which side are you rolling with? Drop your pick below! 🎮⚔️

Super Smash Bros x Transformers Wave 05 - Piranha Plant Piranha Plant has sprouted! 🌱 Ready for some chompin’ fun as Super Mario Bros Galaxy hits theaters today. I figured it'd be good to pair this with Bowser to round out the wave. It's a little cursed for sure but ...what do you think?

Super Smash Bros x Transformers Wave 05 - Bowser Final boss ready! My custom Bowser Transformer is FINALLY complete just in time for The Super Mario Bros. movie hitting theaters tomorrow! Who else is hyped to see the big baddie on the big screen? 🍿🔥

The Beast Wars 30th Predacon Multipack just "leaked" and I have to ask...for you Beast Wars fans, do any of you already NOT have all these? And if you do, would you really buy them again?

N Smash Bros x Transformers - Wave 05 - Link With Wave 05, I've been trying to push myself artistically. In case you missed Kirby, (check my feed) I'm using magnets and more styrene and milliput to get the look I want. I went with a more generic Link for this one and chose a wolf form!

I made a new toy, meet Animated Brawn! Very happy with how this grumpy fellow came out. I did the first CAD for him years ago, so it feels great to have finally finished one of my long abandoned projects. And, files to print him are available now! cults3d.com/en/3d-model/...

With the new Super Mario Brothers movie kicking off in a couple weeks, I thought it'd be a good time to finish that Wave 05 of my Smash Brothers series. This one will have Kirby, Link,a Piranha plant, and Bowser.

I just finished Link and Kirby over the weekend, but my good buddy had a great idea for Blooper from Super Mario Bros. I was thinking Quintus, but he pitched Claw Jaw. A little photoshoppery editing later and I have to say, it's a better choice for a custom. What do you think?

The super talented @sam-makes-toys.bsky.social made Ravedigger real and transformable! I was genuinely speechless when I saw her in hand! ✨

Yes, I know...I got more Earthrise Prime upgrades but...FOR THE TRAILER! I already had upgrades for my main Prime's trailer, but I wanted a correct trailer door. The rest of the upgrades landed on the extra one. I'd like to say I'm done with upgrades on these two but...you never know!

With the winter season still on and off in Pittsburgh, I can't paint customs as often as I want. So the easy alternative is some tiny upgrades for figs. Grabbed some core class upgrades for Prime, Megs, and Hound. Nice steering wheel for Hound to go with his feet that turn into seat upgrades.

TF Legacy Motormaster + DNA Kit - DK56A featuring a guest appearance by the 2011 Botcon Exclusive Transformers Animated Stunti-Con Job

AoTP Gen Selects Monstructor If you didn't grab the last go around, are ya grabbing this one?

AOTP Studio Series Soundwave. My first Transformer in ’84, so this one’s personal. Not a buy-every-version guy, but I prefer this over Legacy United. Downside: the cassettes are just rectangles. I miss the old Laserbeak and Ravage. Add fillers and Toyhax and he’s close to perfect.

Lunar New Year 2026 family gathering 🧧🎉 #Maccadam

AOTP Alpha Trion I wasn't all in but, he's pretty great. Kinda prefer his body and the last rounds alt mode, but the accessories are aces. I rarely keep 2 of a character but one is going with Orion Pax and Ariel, the other is going with Vector Sigma and the Aerialbots.

Studio Series Thundercracker Honestly, TC is a great example of why I'm replacing all my TR/CW/Siege figs with the new versions (for the last time, promise!). I admit it, I'm a geewunner. 🤷‍♂️ I like smooth panels and clean design. 🤖✈️

Well, 3 for 3, I want all of these! AOTP Wave 2 FTW! Animated Ratchet and FINALLY Powerglide and Swerve! I'm curious if they're going to end up as Target exclusives given their color scheme.

Age Of The Primes Leader Liege Maximo and Voyager Nexus Prime leaks just hit. Are the leaks, promos, pretend leaks as promos, who knows! Honestly, since they're marked leader and Voyager, I'm gonna need to see what they come with! They aren't on my list, but maybe yours?

Maybe I'm just jaded from doing customs but... Show of hands, do you personally "need" battle damaged figures for every figure that died in the 86 movie?

DNA Design’s DK-81 AOTP ALPHA UPGRADE KITS This is the total package upgrade for AOTP Alpha Trion. Throw some @toyhax.com labels in there and I'd call this upgrade done!

Well, I like Brawl more than Vortex! He feels solid in your hand and he's got a balanced transformation, with some clever engineering. I'd say my only gripe is having a tank that isn't blast effect compatible, I had to pose those separately. Blastoff is next and I can't wait for the final two

AoTP Windcharger Last of the ’84 updates since CW/TR/POTP, so I’m glad to finally have him. Only real gripe. In the show his alt-mode back end is more feet. On the toy they turn into chunky snow-boot shins. Less ankle tilt, more shin tilt. Still better than the last one. Overall, a solid upgrade.

Transformers AoTP Sureshot Looks good in bot and alt mode. Plastic feels cheap. Targetmaster is the same mold as Pointblank’s, just cheaper plastic. No wrist swivel for a Targetmaster. Partsforming shoulders limit posing. Leg tires make him unstable. At least I finally have the last Targetmaster.

Just go ahead and block them

Anyone have a figure they just can't stop upgrading? Mine is Earthrise Optimus Prime.

Transformers One Studio Series Airachnid I don't if I'm getting old but 🧀 & 🍚 she is a pain to transform! I mean gotta buy the fembots to get more made, but she frustrated the crap out of me. Also...flying alt modes really should have built in support for stands.

Megatronus wasn't initially on my "list", not due to not wanting him, just lack of where to put him. BUT my kiddos and wife got me him for Xmas and he is pretty. damn. AWESOME. He is badass looking and has a good heft and weight to him and is super poseable! Anyone else grab him?

Well, if you like Junkions, partsformers and weaponizers, you probably picked up Jalopy like I did. Not much to say that hasn't already been said since. This is our third (?) redeco of this mold. Show of hands, who is happier with this than the Jazz redeco we thought we were getting.

Godzilla x Transformers Custom Happy New Year. Finished at 11:59 p.m., my last custom of 2025 and first of 2026. Not thrilled with the official redeco, so I built my own using three upgrade sets with parts from Mav and PHG79 on Cults3d. New head, neck, arms, hands, and spikes, etc.

Cybertronian Season's Greetings humans! #christmas #transformers #holidays

Happy New Year's Eve! I figured since we're talking upgrades and customs I'd show off some new bling for SS86 Ultra Magnus to give him that Energon Universe glow up. He's got a shiny new sword, a huge gun and smaller head with two gritty faces.

How many upgrades can you give one toy?

This is a question for the custom community folks. How do you feel when you spend time on a custom, choose "the right mold" only to see Hasbro come to the same conclusion and make an "official release" of it?

Transformers Animated Ratchet, Powerglide and Swerve Sneak Peeks!

Transformers x Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelsmash First thoughts - The helmet alt mode is spot on, but for a figure that is supposed to represent athleticism and sports, he sucks for poseability. I would have loved better hands and options to hold the ball and a LOT less kibble.

Hot Wheels x Transformers - Twin Mill The not great: A lot of partsforming for the weapons for better or worse, and giant empty space in the legs. The good: He's got a sweet alt mode and comes with some fun blast effects, plus he's pretty poseable.

Bone Shaker - Hot Wheels x Transformers Of the two new Hot wheels crossover figures I probably like Bone Shaker more. Don't get me wrong he does have some issues; those shoulder REALLY limit poseability, but otherwise he's pretty fun. Here's hoping they make a couple Decepticons to race against!

If there's a Venn diagram about people who get drawn into watching videos about Dr.PimplePopper, car detailing, and some random guy in the woods building a small house out of pallets, I'd be at the center.