Ehobby 88 Roadhauler...or is that Hauler...or maybe...Loadhauler?

Talk about a toy with a complex history. When the Ehobby reissues first started coming out back in the early 2000's, this guy was an immediate standout. In my efforts to rebuild my collection, I knew I had to bring this guy back into the fold. The last time I owned him he was completely sealed. But I managed to snag one that was opened and yet unused. So let's take a closer look...

Collection Archive is Up!

What's the point of a blog if it can't be used as reference material?

I've never collated all my collection pictures in one place until now. Come with me on a journey through time, starting way back in 1985 up to present day exploring how my collection has grown, changed and evolved over the years.

This archive details my collection in just about every stage of my life, shown through pictures that I had to dig deep to find (many on film!)

You can get to the Archive at the link across the top anytime or just check it out here!

Botcon 2001...How does one begin an Obsession?

To say that Botcon 2001 was the beginning would be misleading at best. I mean, I still to this day vividly recall obtaining my very first Transformer when I was still only five years old and carrying it with pride through my father's restaurant.

Now whether that is a real memory or something that has been conglomerated over the years I can't say. But while that might have been the beginning of my relationship with these little plastic toys, Botcon 2001 was the event that changed that relationship forever.