Transformers Movie 2007 Deluxe - Recon Barricade

Today we continue our impromptu Transformers Deluxe marathon with Recon Barricade, from the second wave of Deluxe figures:


Initially as hard to find as all of the second wave figures, thanks to Hasbro finally sorting out whatever issues were plaguing them in September, you can now find this figure on the shelves of many stores, though still seemingly in shorter supply than some of the apparent 'common' figures.

In further interesting Transformers news - as most folks probably have been forced to hear by now, the movie from this summer has recently been released on DVD. My jury was still out on this particular item, since while I like the toys a great deal, I wasn't totally pleased with the film - but I am delighted that it did so well, thereby guaranteeing at least another 10 years of a strong franchise! While doing the WalMart sweep today, I couldn't help but notice that they were offering a two-pack, featuring the movie, as well as a 19 minute prequel, which is basically the 4-issue comic prequel, but animated. Thanks to the benevolence of Gozer, I left with this set and watched the works tonight. I was *so pleased* to find that none other than Mr. Frank Welker, the original voice of Megatron, provided the voice for his animated version! I was devastated when I learned he had not been cast for the movie, and this was at least some small compensation, and certainly made the WalMart two-pack *more* than worth while.
Posted by charlie on October 19th 2007
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