Sixo | Transformers
@sixotf.bsky.social
Transformers collector, photographer, writer and video creator. Co-host of the @tripletakeover.bsky.social podcast. 🔗 sixotransformers.com
Our latest chat is all about 1985 Transformers playsets — including the Warren Activity Center and the mailaway STARS Command Center. How good can cardboard be, anyway? Available for Patrons, or as a one-off download, here --> www.patreon.com/trip... Who had these ones?
We're back for another Transformers collector interview! In today's spotlight is Rob, aka Ultra Pittus - along with daughter, Phoebe! - and his eclectic collection. Have a look here --> tfsource.com/blog/20... You can apply to take part yourself here --> bit.ly/collector-int...
Find us something more perfect than a teeny tiny Shockwave who can fit inside the fist of G1 Bruticus! (you can't) We chat World's Smallest Transformers in our new episode - live now with early access, as a one-off download, or get a preview here--> www.patreon.com/trip...
Missing Link Ironhide is on the way this month! But before you get excited for the new shiny, let's pause to put some respect on the vintage original figure, given it's often unfairly maligned. Here are 6 reasons 1984's G1 Ironhide is still a banger --> tfsource.com/blog/20... Do you agree?
Takara's Smallest Transforming Transformers and other WST examples are perfect for larger scale photography scenes! We explore why in our new episode - live now with early access, as a one-off download, or get a preview here--> www.patreon.com/trip... Who else loves these?
Who doesn't love a teeny tiny Transformers toy? For our new podcast ep, we're talking WST aka Smallest Transforming Transformers! Live now with early access, as a one-off download, or get a preview here--> www.patreon.com/trip... Who else adores these?
Our new episode tackles the BIG topic of the world's smallest Transformers... or whatever it is we're supposed to call them! They're adorable, regardless. Live now with early access, as a one-off download, or get a preview here--> www.patreon.com/tripletakeov... Who else loves these?
Remember when Transformers toys had gimmicks like this?
Halloween is upon us, which means... the TATMAN cometh! Yes, we're back for more of Liam's vintage toy nonsense, and this time, it's the spooky-themed Supernaturals line from 1987! Is it a ghost? Is it a man? NO! It's a hologram! Listen here --> www.patreon.com/trip...
We're back with a Halloween-themed podcast chat as part of Liam's TATMAN series! Today, it's the Supernaturals line from 1987! Is it a ghost? Is it a man? NO! It's a hologram! Listen here --> www.patreon.com/trip... Anyone remember these?? I'm not sure if I did...
There's some hot stuff on the horizon in Transformers Generations — so quite simply, here are 5 upcoming toys we're hugely looking forward to! --> tfsource.com/blog/20... Are you going in on these? Or have we missed something? Pic c/o Ben Yee
It often seems like every corner of G1 Transformers is mined for inspiration with new toys these days — but here are six examples of no-names who have been largely forgotten since the 80s! --> tfsource.com/blog/20... Did you remember these?
World's smallest Optimus Prime + world's largest Optimus Prime
We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie by looking at 2 different comic adaptations — the classic 1986 Marvel story, and the 2006 IDW interpretation. Available on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... Which is your fave?
A new podcast episode now as we celebrate 40 years of The Transformers: The Movie by looking at the comic adaptations — the classic 1986 Marvel story & the 2006 IDW interpretation. Available on Spotify, YouTube & all podcast hosts --> triple-takeover-toyc... Which is your fave?
Having recently talked through orange, green, and blue Transformers, now it's time for another colour — are these some of the best white Transformers of all time, and which ones have we missed? Have a read here --> tfsource.com/blog/20...
It's taken me years but this is ridiculously gratifying
We're back for another Transformers collector interview, and today is a father & son double-act who share a passion for robots in disguise. Meet Jasper & Xavi van den Brink. Here --> tfsource.com/blog/20... And if you want to take part in an interview yourself, go here --> bit.ly/collector-int...
It's the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie — and we're here to celebrate by looking back at the two main comic adaptations, including Marvel's original 1986 release & IDW's 2006 version. Live with early access or as a one-off download --> www.patreon.com/trip...
The classic Marvel Transformers comics were rife with original characters — many of which are now making a comeback as toys for the first time ever! Here are 5 examples we simply never could have predicted: tfsource.com/blog/20... Have we forgotten any?
Seems this struck a chord with folks — and good, bc nothing beats a bit of creative toy photography! Show us your best pics
Sixo | Transformers@sixotf.bsky.social · 3w agoSo depressing to see more and more AI "toy photography" out there... never be afraid to pick up a camera and give it a go for real! It's so much fun, and IMO the results speak for themselves...
I was in a photography class over the last year and it was quite fun to spread the toy photo gospel! (pics from my coursework)
Sixo | Transformers@sixotf.bsky.social · 3w agoSo depressing to see more and more AI "toy photography" out there... never be afraid to pick up a camera and give it a go for real! It's so much fun, and IMO the results speak for themselves...
So depressing to see more and more AI "toy photography" out there... never be afraid to pick up a camera and give it a go for real! It's so much fun, and IMO the results speak for themselves...
Sixo | Transformers@sixotf.bsky.social · 3w agoEnergon Landmine is one of THE gateway drugs of 2000s Transformers design — and its repaints are well worth a look, too! I'm putting the gorgeous LANDQUAKE in the spotlight today, with a full write-up and pics for patrons here --> www.patreon.com/sixo... Who else loves this one?
Energon Landmine is one of THE gateway drugs of 2000s Transformers design — and its repaints are well worth a look, too! I'm putting the gorgeous LANDQUAKE in the spotlight today, with a full write-up and pics for patrons here --> www.patreon.com/sixo... Who else loves this one?
