A Transformer that doesn’t transform? Why in the world not?

Japanese figure company Kaiyodo recently unveiled awesome new pics of the latest addition to their Sci-Fi Revoltech line, Optimus Prime! Or at least, the movie version. Just in time for the latest Transformers movie, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which comes out this week!

Optimus here uses Kaiyodo’s signature Revolver Joint Technology (hence, the name Revoltech) that uses uniquely designed joints to give the noble Autobot leader insane levels of articulation. Not to mention all the cool weapons he’s got. He still can’t transform though. But hey, it’s a fully-poseable and movie-accurate Optimus Prime!

He’s reportedly slated for a September 2011 release. Prepare to drool when you check out more pics at Revoltech’s online catalog (Japanese).

Woody and Buzz never looked so bad-ass!

These toys are the prototype of designer Luis Eduardo Vargas Montoya. I sure hope it gets produced. It’s one helluva collectible set! More photos after the jump…

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Part man. Part machine. All Figma.

Robocop, the heroic cyborg cop from the movie of the same name, is getting his very own Figma! In case you don’t know, Figma is a Japanese line of poseable figures made by Max Factory, and they usually focus on characters from Japanese anime, mainly schoolgirls. It’s only recently that they’ve branched out, even making a Michael Jackson figure. Now they’ve got a badass robot to add to their ranks!

His leg even opens up to holster his gun, just like in the movie! Beautiful.

Robocop is pegged for an August release. Find pics and more info about the Robocop Figma over at the Goodsmile Company site.

Every geek worth his salt would love to have an exact, scaled replica of Mjolnir.

Hath thou gazed upon it, mortal?

Have at thee!

Thor Mjolnir Replica Specs

• This item measures approximately 18″ long by 8″ wide and includes a museum-quality acrylic display case with name plaque.
• It features a handle wrapped in the finest glove leather and comes painted and ready for display.
• It is limited to 1,000 pieces and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity
• The Mjolnir replica is inlaid with the phrase: “Whoever holds the hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of… Thor”
• Weighs approximately 18.55 pounds
• Costs $350 (around PHP 15,400 without shipping)

Here’s the link where we found it.

We also found another studio replica being sold anywhere from $300 to $800 HERE. This one has a base.

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Check out this Star Wars bookend replicating the trash-compactor scene at the Death Star.

Originally available at the Star Wars shop for $189.99, the item is currently unavailable.

Holy $@%#!

This cool siege tank (made by youtube user petzoldhaus) isn’t just “static”. It can move and even change in and out of siege mode.

Awesome! Awesome! Video after the break…

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Here’s another fine mashup of Hello Kitty. This time featuring the Watchmen; Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre, The Comedian and Night Owl by Joseph Senior

Enjoy!

Hello Watchmen

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Just wanted to share with you something on my “must buy” list.

This figure is awesome!!!

I’m a sucker for tan-bikini lines too…. Rawwwwrrr!

It’s not cheap, though… Am currently saving up for this, a little below $100.

But methinks it’s well worth it!

Peace!

This has got to be the coolest USB hub ever.

Okay, so it’s a USB hub, right?

Not just your ordinary USB hub, dweebs!

• It talks
• It powers up your USB devices
• And has flashing lights and sounds!

Gotta get me one of these!

Available for $29.99 HERE

Don’t let Megatron or The Fallen get it before you do!

Kweek-kwok-kwik-week -week (stupid transforming sound)

Here’s something I did over the weekend last March. I got this Finemolds Tie Interceptor via Ebay for around $25. The detail on the kit is impressive. There were just a few parts and since the Tie Interceptor has a single, major color, it wasn’t hard to paint. Overall, assembly to finished product took around a single weekend (3 days).

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What’s hard though, were the details on the cockpit and painting the diminutive pilot. After the primer, I airbrushed it with Tamiya Neutral Gray with a touch of blue. Once that dried, a wash of dark gray and some pastel weathering completed the details. I also handpainted and airbrushed Tamiya smoke on various parts such as the side mechanisms and the guns.

I wished I chose a lighter shade of gray since the wash darkened it a bit too dark for my taste.

But I’d say I did a fairly decent job. Not bad for my first Star Wars model kit, eh?

Here are more photos…

Via GM Tristan