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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We recently bought the spooky IKEA ghost 👻

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Drop an album that was important to you when you were 19.

The cover for Saturday Morning: Cartoon's Greatest Hits. A punk/indie rock/psychobilly cover album of cartoon themes

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

No, just people checking out toy articulation

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Even more comparisons, but these are all you're getting today 😂

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod with MP-09 Rodimus

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod with Kingdom Rodimus Prime

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod with Studio Series 86 Hot Rod

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod with SXS IDW Lost Light Rodimus

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For anyone wondering, yes he can.

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod holding the Matrix that came with MPG-17 Style Gen Optimus Prime

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod holding the Matrix that came with MPG-17 Style Gen Optimus Prime (Alt View)

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Here's all yer getting 😉 All three you mentioned are in pic #1

FT, MPG, and MP Hot Rod with MP44 behind them on my work table

MP44 Optimus Prime and MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod together on my work table

MPG-27 Style Gen Optimus Prime and MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod together on my work table

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mail call: MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod This toy is a joy to transform, maybe even more than Style Gen Prime. Toon/Toy accuracy be dammed, if you love Transformers, this is peak. Get it! I feel the need to call out @drivaaar.bsky.social and @hobbydrifter.bsky.social for some reason.

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod in alt mode in their plastic clamshell tomb

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod transformed into bot mode on my coffee table

MPG-20 Style Gen Hot Rod posed with weapons on my coffee table

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This mail call is dedicated to my friend and all-around amazing human being @hobbydrifter.bsky.social I'll open it tomorrow 😁

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Name a non-LOTR character who could resist the One Ring

El Santo stylin' and profilin' in a blue suit.

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Bought this 3D printed "MissingLink" Megatron. It's held together by hopes and prayers only, but it's absolutely adorable #Megatron

3D printed MissingLink Megatron in alt mode on my coffee table

3D printed MissingLink Megatron in robot mode on my coffee table

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's a Tomica toy? I'm not quite sure on all the details, but here's some more promo pics. But coming from Takara Tomy, this is close enough for the display case 😁

The box for the Hello Kitty transforming team

A promo image showing the various modes of the Hello Kitty transforming toy: little robot and truck, robot with a more standard head, robot with a Hello Kitty head.

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thank you. I'm constantly fine tuning it, but that's collecting. It makes my office a fun place to be.

Two giant glass cases filled with Transformers toys with a side view of a third case on the left

Another two cases with Transformers toys. One of the units has two and a half shelves worth of space for new stuff 😅

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Many many many years later, @puffin-lady.bsky.social got me a reissue for Christmas and brought that joy to me once again. This is an Optimus Prime household and always will be.

A shelf loaded with various Optimus Prime toys

Another larger shelf loaded with various Optimus Prime toys

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I'll be brief. Optimus has always been my favorite, and 1000% of that was based on the performance of Peter Cullen. For a kid whose own scumbag dad wanted nothing to do with him, having a basketball playing truck dad was what I needed. This world is worse off without him. Thank you, Peter.

A standing shot of Optimus Prime from The Master Builders

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Still feeling under the weather from the trip. But today's arrival is dedicated to @thehauntedrobot.bsky.social

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Post a picture that should be an album cover

My cat, Turkey Sandwich, suffering in the hot Chinese summer

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I should point out that this figure was made as a gift from my old pal Tigerblade's Lab, along with one in standard Prime colors. They both transform, just not very well.

A 3D printed MP Jugger Morph and Optimus Prime on a Metropole bar table

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

In other news, France is lovely. However, I haven't seen this many friendly dogs or eaten this much dairy in at least 13 years.

Our view having lunch at a bistro in Paris close to our hotel. A few people enjoy their orders at their tables while a group of people want to cross the street

A giant profiteroles slathered in chocolate syrup with ice cream. Fun fact: Profiteroles are Gavin Spence's favourite, buy him one next TFN

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Went to Étretat, was attacked by giant seagull. Send junk food to help us escape

What appears to be a giant seagull flying over the limestone cliffs of Étretat, Normandy, France

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The fabled last Metropole breakfast of the season.

A plate with toast, an omelette, hash browns, sausage, and bacon.

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

As of right now, I have 5 standard seekers, 5 trans/non-binary support sets left, and a handful of Arcees. I'll be hanging out in the bar soon enough if you're looking to get any!

Various decos of seeker badges sitting on a table

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Today's shirt to look for: Jugger Morph's eternal nemesis The Evil Crabbit! We won't be setting up a donation point today. But feel free to say hi if you see me. And there are a small number of our standard seeker and trans/non-binary support giveaway badges still available! #TFNation

A Hawaiian style shirt with the Evil Crabbit printed all over it

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Just sitting here with a MP Jugger Morph #TFNation

MP Jugger Morph on a table at the Metropole bar

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

And we are up and running again! Furthest booth, closest to the bar at the back end! Come drop off toys, get badges, or just say hi!

Toy-Fu donation dropoff sign at the back table of the Metropole bar

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Today's shirt to look for: The Scotch Cyborg Superstar JUGGER MORPH! #TFNation #JuggerMorph

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We are already set up at table 74, drop off your donations, just say hello, get a giveaway badge!

A table marker reading "74" at the Hilton Metropole bar.

A sign reading "Toy-Fu Toy Donation Dropoff" at table 74 at the Hilton Metropole

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

In line to get registered, we're in the back right now

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

@jimsorenson.bsky.social exposed a pre-existing door-related problem and then fixed it THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

These are existing as in they exist now. But there are also the standard seeker trio and Thundercracker's Action Master deco available as well.

A slew of metal pin badges in various decos on a table.

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

You can also take this opportunity to easily get one of our giveaway badges (while supplies last).

7 heart shaped badges, including Arcee and 7 Seeker redecos

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

So this #TFNation Friday from 2-5pm, look for this sign (or the two people featured in the post below) at a table at the Metropole bar to drop off your @toyfu332.bsky.social toy donations. And if you don't have a toy donation, come over and say hello anyway! #Toy-Fu #TFNation2026

A sign on a tall metal stand reads "Toy-Fu Toy Donation Dropoff"

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Post a perfect album from the '90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, or Alice in Chains.

Cover to Smoking Popes Born to Quit album

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

First Metropole breakfast of the season.

A breakfast plate with bagels, eggs, bacon, turkey, and fruit

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Jake LaBombarbe @jakelab.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

As for us, here we are pictured with Scotland's number one singer and entertainer @gavtrdq.bsky.social and Lyndsay And pictured individually with @eyepatchwolf.bsky.social The shirts aren't getting any quieter, kids.