NEWS: Transforming Expectations Kickstarter Update

Philip Reed's sequel to his guide to the world of third party Transformers toys, Transforming Expectations, is rapidly approaching the end of its Kickstarter funding phase - and whilst success is just a few hundred dollars away, Philip still needs your help to make the book a reality. So if you haven't already contributed be sure to head over to the project's page!

Kickstarter: Transforming Expectations

NEWS: Trash Pack Trashies Vending Machine

The image and title pretty much say it all but Philip at BattleGrip posted the above picture, showing the new Trash Pack Trashies vending machine. 

I've yet to see one for myself (although I've been looking) and I'm not sure if the included Trashies are simply all re-releases of previously-seen toys (I do recognize at least one, so I'm guessing this is the case) or if there are some that are exclusive to the vending machine but either way, at a Dollar per figure, it's not a bad deal at all.

BattleGrip: Trash Pack Trashies Capsule Machine Toys

KICKSTARTER: Transforming Expectations

Philip ''BattleGrip'' Reed has launched a new Kickstarter campaign to fund a sequel to his third-party Transformers reference guide, Transforming Collections. Transforming Expectations, as the second book is to be titled, will again feature a number of high-quality color images, all bound in an awesome hardback format.

The project has only been live for a few days but funding is already past the halfway point. Which is awesome, as it not only means the book will be pretty much a shoe-in to be published but that Philip will be able to add a few stretch goals to enhance its awesomeness. Check out the video above and then head over to the book's Kickstarter Page to learn more.

KICKSTARTER: Transforming Expectations

NEWS: BattleGrip Issue #1

Landing just in time for today's update comes Philip Reed's magazine version of his ever-popular website, BattleGrip.

Featuring 32 pages of news, editorials, reviews, articles and hi-res art, BattleGrip has never looked better! So be sure to check it out for yourself by downloading the FREE magazine from the link below.

Head over there now to download the first issue!

NEWS: New Format for Battlegrip

Following an earlier hacker attack and unhappy with the limitations of presenting web-based content, Phillip at Battlegrip has announced he's to produce an ''online magazine'' version of his super-cool site.

Battlegrip: The Magazine will feature the same in-depth reviews, photos and more in a new format that launches - as a free-to-download .PDF - next Monday, September 2nd. Ahead of that though you can get a sneak peek of what to expect by checking the latest posts on the matter at Battlegrip. And don't worry - we'll be sure to remind you again later this week and the day after the launch...

Battlegrip: Battlegrip Magazine Launches in One Week

PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 33

This week's Action Figure Blues Podcast features a special guest in the form of Battlegrip's Phillip Reed, who joins Scott, Ben and John to discuss his upcoming Kickstarter-funded unofficial Transformers-themed book, Transforming Collections. Plus there's the usual toy and geek-culture related shenanigans and what-not for you to enjoy.

AFB Podcast Episode 33: ''Transforming Collections'' with Phillip J. Reed

NEWS: Transforming Collections Update

As you may know, Phillip ''Battlegrip'' Reed's Kickstarter-funded project, Transforming Collections, reached its initial target sometime ago. But that's only the beginning...

NEWS: Transforming Collections Official Website

As you may know, Transforming Collections - the Kickstarter-funded book by Battlegrip's Philip Reed that takes a look at the world of third party Transformers toys - has already passed its initial funding goal. But there are still a number of secondary goals Philip would like to achieve (including getting the book published in hardback format) so in order to keep track of what's going on with the project - and provide the latest in news and reviews - Philip has created the official Transforming Collections website. Which you should go check out for yourself. Now.

Transforming Collections

VIDEO VIEW: Transforming Collections Kickstarter Update

Yesterday we told you about Transforming Collections, a Kickstarter-funded book being penned by Battlegrip's Philip Reed. Although the project has reached its funding goal, there are still a number of secondary targets Philip needs your help to achieve, chief of which is getting the book published in hardback. So if you'd like to help out be sure to head over to the Kickstarter page and pledge your support.

Kickstarter: Transforming Collections

KICKSTARTER: Transforming Collections Toy Reference Book

It's already surpassed its initial target (with 20 days to go!) but fans of shape-changing robot toys will no doubt leap at the chance to help out with this upcoming reference book exploring the world of unofficial Transformers toys, as proposed by Battlegrip's Philip Reed.

And although the book has reached its initial goal, that doesn't mean you shouldn't continue to donate, as there's a host of secondary targets that will expand the book to include additional content.

Kickstarter: Transforming Collections Toy Reference Book

NEWS: Futuretro at Toy Tokyo

The Four Horsemen's awesome update of the seminal action figure line, The Outer Space Men, is front-and-centre in this awesome exhibition at Toy Tokyo/TTUnderground Futuretro exhibition. Featuring contributions from such artists as The Super Sucklord (featured above) the gallery show celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first appearance from the original space invaders.

Check out the Battlegrip: Futuretro at Toy Tokyo gallery for more.

NEWS: Glyos Block Teasers

No, I've no idea what's going on either, but the above image is just one of the many teasers released by Onell Design featuring their latest creation, The Block.

NEWS: Battlegrip Reviews Hot Wheels Mystery Models - Cracks ''Blind-Bag'' Code

I have to admit that I'm not really - and never have been - a fan of toy cars. It's probably because I'm not a petrol-head, so the idea of collecting model vehicles has never really appealed to me. However, these blind-bagged Mystery Models from Hot Wheels - which Phillip at Battlegrip has just reviewed - are certainly a pretty neat idea.

Unfortunately, Phillip has also figured-out that the packs really aren't as blind-bagged as you might expect and it's possible to work-out which vehicle is in the pack by simply cross-referencing the reference number on the pack's front with the checklist on the rear. Bit of a boo-boo there, Mattel...

Battlegrip's Hot Wheels Mystery Models Review.

NEWS: Blind-Bagged Hot Wheels

Phillip at Battlegrip spotted this rather interesting display in a Wal-Mart store earlier this week, featuring a line of blind-bagged Hot Wheels toys. No doubt intended to cash-in on the Gogo's Crazy Bones/Lego Minifigures mystery buy craze, there are - as the image informs us - 24 cars to collect in this wave of cars, although they do appear to be re-colours of previously-released toys.

Still with Christmas just around the corner (and yes, it's a worryingly-close 36 days away) these could make an ideal stocking stuffer for fans of the line or younger relatives.

Battlegrip: Blind-Packed Hot Wheels at Wal-Mart.