Hobby Drifter prefers Fukuoka
@hobbydrifter.bsky.social
Anti-racist. Anti-fascist. 40s. Immigrant. Teacher. Enjoyer of toys, books, and other nerd stuff. Bluesky’s premier hater of graded collectibles. Takes and shares pictures. Trans Rights are Human Rights. He/Him.
Oh, hey, look what bullshit showed up in my FB Memories today?
Those 12% chu-hai drinks that knocked me all the way on my ass.
Those 12% chu-hai drinks that knocked me all the way on my ass.
February 4, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Oh, hey, look what bullshit showed up in my FB Memories today?
Those 12% chu-hai drinks that knocked me all the way on my ass.
Those 12% chu-hai drinks that knocked me all the way on my ass.
Lego-compatible karaoke booth. It is just a bit too small for Minifigs. :(
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Lego-compatible karaoke booth. It is just a bit too small for Minifigs. :(
Still tweaking the recipe and I haven’t started working on making it look pretty yet, but this spicy breading *tastes* great.
Getting a decent crispy spicy chicken sandwich in Japan isn’t the easiest thing to do.
Getting a decent crispy spicy chicken sandwich in Japan isn’t the easiest thing to do.
February 4, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Still tweaking the recipe and I haven’t started working on making it look pretty yet, but this spicy breading *tastes* great.
Getting a decent crispy spicy chicken sandwich in Japan isn’t the easiest thing to do.
Getting a decent crispy spicy chicken sandwich in Japan isn’t the easiest thing to do.
Trying a different Japanese alcoholic beverage every day in February
Day 3
The bafflingly-named Takohai from Suntory.
Very pleasant and refreshing. I’d drink this recreationally if it was on a nomihoudai menu, no doubt.
Pretty sure it doesn’t contain octopus
Day 3
The bafflingly-named Takohai from Suntory.
Very pleasant and refreshing. I’d drink this recreationally if it was on a nomihoudai menu, no doubt.
Pretty sure it doesn’t contain octopus
February 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Trying a different Japanese alcoholic beverage every day in February
Day 3
The bafflingly-named Takohai from Suntory.
Very pleasant and refreshing. I’d drink this recreationally if it was on a nomihoudai menu, no doubt.
Pretty sure it doesn’t contain octopus
Day 3
The bafflingly-named Takohai from Suntory.
Very pleasant and refreshing. I’d drink this recreationally if it was on a nomihoudai menu, no doubt.
Pretty sure it doesn’t contain octopus
There’s something you don’t see every day.
February 3, 2026 at 8:33 AM
There’s something you don’t see every day.
A different Japanese alcoholic beverage every day in February
Day 2:
Torisu Highball
Day 2:
Torisu Highball
February 2, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A different Japanese alcoholic beverage every day in February
Day 2:
Torisu Highball
Day 2:
Torisu Highball
“Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.”
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
“Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.”
The back of the box blurb explains what Style Gen is all about.
Intuitive transformations, nice proportions, lack of kibble, poseability options, etc
Essentially a nice line of Transformers TOYS for grown ups.
Early contender for toy of the year
Intuitive transformations, nice proportions, lack of kibble, poseability options, etc
Essentially a nice line of Transformers TOYS for grown ups.
Early contender for toy of the year
February 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The back of the box blurb explains what Style Gen is all about.
Intuitive transformations, nice proportions, lack of kibble, poseability options, etc
Essentially a nice line of Transformers TOYS for grown ups.
Early contender for toy of the year
Intuitive transformations, nice proportions, lack of kibble, poseability options, etc
Essentially a nice line of Transformers TOYS for grown ups.
Early contender for toy of the year
A Transformer every week in 2026
Week 5: MPG Style Gen Optimus Prime
It has been awhile since a Transformers toy so completely exceeded my expectations like this.
Style Gen Optimus is the Masterpiece Optimus Prime I never knew I wanted until I had it in my hands
Week 5: MPG Style Gen Optimus Prime
It has been awhile since a Transformers toy so completely exceeded my expectations like this.
Style Gen Optimus is the Masterpiece Optimus Prime I never knew I wanted until I had it in my hands
February 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A Transformer every week in 2026
Week 5: MPG Style Gen Optimus Prime
It has been awhile since a Transformers toy so completely exceeded my expectations like this.
Style Gen Optimus is the Masterpiece Optimus Prime I never knew I wanted until I had it in my hands
Week 5: MPG Style Gen Optimus Prime
It has been awhile since a Transformers toy so completely exceeded my expectations like this.
Style Gen Optimus is the Masterpiece Optimus Prime I never knew I wanted until I had it in my hands
But yeah, I’m sure Disney is spending like $600 million on Avengers Doomsday because they’re planning to clean up on toy sales.
February 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
But yeah, I’m sure Disney is spending like $600 million on Avengers Doomsday because they’re planning to clean up on toy sales.
Trying to get through February without beer, but not without alcohol.
My intention is to try a different alcoholic canned drink every day this month.
And what better place to start than with the infamous Strong Zero: Double Grapefruit?
My intention is to try a different alcoholic canned drink every day this month.
And what better place to start than with the infamous Strong Zero: Double Grapefruit?
February 1, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Trying to get through February without beer, but not without alcohol.
My intention is to try a different alcoholic canned drink every day this month.
And what better place to start than with the infamous Strong Zero: Double Grapefruit?
My intention is to try a different alcoholic canned drink every day this month.
And what better place to start than with the infamous Strong Zero: Double Grapefruit?
Not QUITE on the same level as those old “No Terror(ism)” posters, but still
February 1, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Not QUITE on the same level as those old “No Terror(ism)” posters, but still
The way I cackled
January 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The way I cackled
This probably won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, not being directly based on anything specific.
But “just a really nice Optimus Prime TOY for adult collectors?
Yeah, that hits that sweet spot for me. ♥️
But “just a really nice Optimus Prime TOY for adult collectors?
Yeah, that hits that sweet spot for me. ♥️
January 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
This probably won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, not being directly based on anything specific.
But “just a really nice Optimus Prime TOY for adult collectors?
Yeah, that hits that sweet spot for me. ♥️
But “just a really nice Optimus Prime TOY for adult collectors?
Yeah, that hits that sweet spot for me. ♥️
Spoke too soon about not having any die-cast metal. The Matrix of Leadership is die-cast.
January 31, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Spoke too soon about not having any die-cast metal. The Matrix of Leadership is die-cast.
Stunning
January 31, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Stunning
Just look into those baby blues
January 31, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Just look into those baby blues
Ok. *NOW* I get it.
This thing freaking rules!
The transformation is fairly intuitive and straightforward. Like, parts of the cab don’t fold into his goddamn or anything.
Articulation some of the best I’ve ever seen on Transformer.
The proportions are very pleasing to my eye.
This thing freaking rules!
The transformation is fairly intuitive and straightforward. Like, parts of the cab don’t fold into his goddamn or anything.
Articulation some of the best I’ve ever seen on Transformer.
The proportions are very pleasing to my eye.
January 31, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Ok. *NOW* I get it.
This thing freaking rules!
The transformation is fairly intuitive and straightforward. Like, parts of the cab don’t fold into his goddamn or anything.
Articulation some of the best I’ve ever seen on Transformer.
The proportions are very pleasing to my eye.
This thing freaking rules!
The transformation is fairly intuitive and straightforward. Like, parts of the cab don’t fold into his goddamn or anything.
Articulation some of the best I’ve ever seen on Transformer.
The proportions are very pleasing to my eye.
All of the accessories combine into two clumps that can be begged into the vehicle mode, which is some effort I appreciate.
The extra clear bits can also be used to store the weapons securely in the MP-44 trailer
The extra clear bits can also be used to store the weapons securely in the MP-44 trailer
January 31, 2026 at 11:49 AM
All of the accessories combine into two clumps that can be begged into the vehicle mode, which is some effort I appreciate.
The extra clear bits can also be used to store the weapons securely in the MP-44 trailer
The extra clear bits can also be used to store the weapons securely in the MP-44 trailer
The truck mode is very handsome. Nice to see the silver stripe make a return.
Feels lighter than previous Masterpieces Optimus.
Wheels are plastic and I don’t immediately notice any die-cast metal.
Feels lighter than previous Masterpieces Optimus.
Wheels are plastic and I don’t immediately notice any die-cast metal.
January 31, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The truck mode is very handsome. Nice to see the silver stripe make a return.
Feels lighter than previous Masterpieces Optimus.
Wheels are plastic and I don’t immediately notice any die-cast metal.
Feels lighter than previous Masterpieces Optimus.
Wheels are plastic and I don’t immediately notice any die-cast metal.
Baggie of instructions and a trading card
January 31, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Baggie of instructions and a trading card
Looks like we get a good amount of *stuff* in the box.
G1 and Movie inspired weapons, Matrix, display stand adapters.
Truck mode is *long*
G1 and Movie inspired weapons, Matrix, display stand adapters.
Truck mode is *long*
January 31, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Looks like we get a good amount of *stuff* in the box.
G1 and Movie inspired weapons, Matrix, display stand adapters.
Truck mode is *long*
G1 and Movie inspired weapons, Matrix, display stand adapters.
Truck mode is *long*
Taking a look at *deep breath* Transformers Masterpiece Gattai-17 Autobot Supreme Commander Optimus Prime Style Gen.
The box is fairly compact, and looks very unique.
It also looks like something I won’t mind throwing out 😃
The box is fairly compact, and looks very unique.
It also looks like something I won’t mind throwing out 😃
January 31, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Taking a look at *deep breath* Transformers Masterpiece Gattai-17 Autobot Supreme Commander Optimus Prime Style Gen.
The box is fairly compact, and looks very unique.
It also looks like something I won’t mind throwing out 😃
The box is fairly compact, and looks very unique.
It also looks like something I won’t mind throwing out 😃
Not-so-little treat after one hell of a long week
January 31, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Not-so-little treat after one hell of a long week
