Transformers Optimus Prime

Transformers Optimus Prime

Transformers Optimus Prime is the sole leader of the Autobot clan. Towering at 32 feet in fully-transformed mode, Optimus greeted Sam Witwicky to mission on Earth.

After arriving and scanning a Peterbilt truck, Optimus greeted Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes, introducing his men and explaining why they had come to Earth.

A Peterbilt Model-379 truck was used in the making of the Optimus Prime. 379 is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbo-diesel power plant churns out 380 bhp to 500 bhp with 1,450 to 1,850 lb-ft and boast 4 to 9 miles per gallon. 

 The TOMICA's replica of the Optimus Prime has a red coated paint with chrome facial finishes on the gloss black rear deck. 

We cannot wait for the 4th installment of the Transformer.

Tomica Specifications:

Maker Brand: TOMY Transformers Optimus Prime

Date of Release: 2012

Country of Manufacture: Vietnam

Tomica Collection No:147

Colour: Red body, Chrome facial and Black tail

Scale Ratio: NIL

Transformers BumbleBee

Transformers BumbleBee

Bumblebee, a member of the Autobots Transformers film trilogy. A Chevrolet Camaro was used in the Michael Bay special of Transformers. In the movie, bumblebee stands at 17.5 feet tall.

The Camaro is manufactured by General Motors (GM). There are 5 variants, the LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS and 2SS. What  differentiates the LS, LT and SS are the engine specifications. The LS and LT comes equipped with 3.6L V6 which produces 312 bhp at 6,400 rpm with a torque of 273 lbf-ft at 5,200 rpm. However the SS variant comes standard with a 6.2L powerplant V8 that generates 426 bhp at 5,900 rpm and a torque of 420 lbf-ft at 4,200 rpm.

GM Camaro features a fully independent four-wheel suspension system with variable-rate power steering, Brembo 4 piston (pot)  calipers on the SS, electronic stability and traction system and launch control for the SS.

The SS comes with High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps with halo rings (similar to the cat eye) and a rear spoiler.

TOMICA's replica of the Transformer BumbleBee has a bright painted yellow, with unique black high-gloss black center rally stripe going around the car.  

Tomica Specifications:

Maker Brand: TOMY Transformers Bumblebee

Date of Release: 2012

Country of Manufacture: Vietnam

Tomica Collection No:142

Colour: Yellow and Black stripes

Scale Ratio: NIL

Tomica Batman Mobile: The Tumbler

The Tumbler

Christopher Nolan trilogy's The Tumbler, sequel to Batman Returns, is a vehicle without a front axle. It is a hybrid between a tank, and a Lamborghini. 

This is a prototype vehicle with armour that is tough enough to plough through concrete walls and "squashing" on-coming vehicles.

The Tumbler is equipped with a Batpod, which is a motorcycle built-into the Tumbler, that can be used when ejected from the Tumbler.

Measuring at 15 feet 2 in in length, 9 feet 2 in in width and 4 feet 11 in in height with a wheelbase of 9 feet 4, it weighs 2.5 tons.

Powered by a Jet burner located at the rear with vector control, and a 5.7l GM V8 capable of an output of 500 hp, that launches the Tumbler from 0 to 60 in 5.6 secs.

The front wheels are axel-less with bolted arms design and a conventional single axel rear end.

The Tomica replica is painted in flat-Matt black, with silver hub painted. The rear Jet exhaust tip is painted with bronze colour.

Tomica Specifications:

Maker Brand: TOMY Batman TM and DC Comics Franchise

Date of Release: 2012

Country of Manufacture: China

Tomica Collection No:NIL

Colour: Matt Flat Black

 Scale Ratio: NIL

Tomica Batman Mobile: Gotham Knight

 Gotham Knight

Gotham Knight, featured in both Batman and Batman Returns, this unique "one-of-a-kind" design that houses a jet turbine in the front was created on a Chevy Impala chassis. 

Measuring in 260.7 by length, 94.4 by width and 51.2 in height with a wheelbase of 141.0 inc, this batmobile has an acceleration speed from 0 to 60 in 3.7 secs (2013 Audi R8 V10 territory).

Powered by a jet turbine that feeds on only 97 high octane gasoline that churns out a mind-blowing 1750 lbf.ft of torque (enough to fry a beef steak).

It features an host of weaponry like grappling hook, that enables the batmobile to perform a quick 180 deg flick action, 2 x Browning machine guns under the fenders, batdisc ejector, shinbreakers, smoke emitters, etc.

The batmobile comes with normal amenities like an air-conditioning unit, CD player, etc. The body of the batmobile comprises of ceramic fractal armour panels, bullet-proof, fire-proof and theft-proof built features.

On the actual TOMICA replica of the Gotham Knight's batmobile, it is painted in flat-Matt black colour with the wheel hubs painted in silver lining. The TOMICA build quality is not as good as expected, but it sure makes imaginary playing fun. 

Tomica Specifications:

Maker Brand: TOMY Batman TM and DC Comics Franchise

Date of Release: 2012

Country of Manufacture: China

Tomica Collection No:NIL

Colour: Matt Flat Black

Scale Ratio: NIL