Weekly Wrap Up (2026.08.29)
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Weekly Wrap Up (2026.08.29)

A bit of travel this week. Work travel, but not the usual "go work at the other location" deal. Because I have a company car now, I had to go take a leader led defensive driving class. Because the class was scheduled for all day, I was allowed to go stay in a hotel for a couple of nights instead of driving back and forth super early and super late. So I went down Tuesday, and did some work at the office down there, went to the class Wednesday, and then back to do a bit more work at the…
Mini Brands – Mystery Vinyl Records
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Mini Brands – Mystery Vinyl Records

I have already written about the Mini Brands Vinyl Record Player, and after a month long delay, I received a set of the mystery balls records that go with it. I doubt I get more of these, maybe if I find some on sale, but one set is plenty for my "toy props" needs. Especially at $20 a set, which actually is not terrible, but also I just, don't need vinyl shaped Hit Clips in bulk quantities. Also, I have a severe allergy to blind pack gatcha items. But, I figured I would write up on them, and mostly just,…
Transformers Cyberworld Scourge
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Transformers Cyberworld Scourge

I don't usually bother much with the simplified more kiddified Transformers sublines, but Cyberworld is doing some pretty neat looking stuff so I can't help but pay attention a bit. Pirate Ship Scourge is definitely super neat. This actually isn't the first Cyberworld toy I have gotten (I already have Sky-Byte) but its … well, it actually isn't anymore complicated than the first one either. Its the biggest I guess. So, first off, these are very simple toys. They certainly Transform, but for the most part they are essentially "one step" or at least "few step" transformations. They also don't…
Weekly Wrap Up (2026.08.22)
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Weekly Wrap Up (2026.08.22)

I made myself no promises for Blaugust and I still feel like I am failing at it. I started kind of ok, couple of reviews each week, a post on a random topic, this weekly post. But I already "missed" a couple. There was a time when I had dumb high hopes, maybe I still do. I am a big fan of themey days, even if they are not explicit. In an ideal world each day would have like two posts minimum. Monday - Movie, Marvel LegendsTuesday - TransformersWednesday - Video GameThursday - Non Marvel/Transformers ToysFriday - Music, Star Wars…
Transformers – Swapticons
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Transformers – Swapticons

These are all very samey and I am unlikely to ever get anymore so I am just lumping these all into one ball of commentary. Transformers often has these sort of weird sublines going where the characters have some sort of gimmicky style. This one in particular is pretty odd, and way less interesting in any combination with anything mainline. I feel like its part of why it didn't seem to do great on sales. Basically, these are very, "you've seen one you have seen them all.". It doesn't help that this particular gimmicky style is kind of ugly. Initially…
Weekly Wrap Up (2026.08.16)
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Weekly Wrap Up (2026.08.16)

Its the third week of Blaugust. I think. I have not really been keeping track honestly, I don't really care about "theme weeks" this year. I got a new car… for work. Its not, my car, but its my car to use. Its nothing fancy but it has some "fancy stuff" I have never really used before like lane assist and Android Auto. Too bad the bass sucks on the stereo. My music sounds so weak ass. Its not the EQ either, I checked that. Its convenient, but also it has all these work rules and monitoring, which is a…
Mini Brands Vinyl Player
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Mini Brands Vinyl Player

So it seems both of the major mini items companies have put out similar record player style minis essentially at the same time. Each has pluses and minuses, based on what I have read. I only have the Mini Brands one here, though I might consider the Miniverse one as well. Based on my research though, the Mini Brands one has a wider selection of mini records available, the records are slightly nicer, and it doesn't need batteries, instead it recharges via USB. I believe its slightly larger overall, so the Miniverse would probably scale better with 1/12th figures. Speaking…