Aligned Continuity Bible: How do you feel about it?

I was gonna rant about this in the bible art thread, but I figured a new thread with a poll would work better and not derail the topic.

How do you guys feel about the Aligned Continuity Bible, now that we've had a few products that use it (video games, TV shows, books)? Did it work out well, or should we go back to the way things used to be, where every creative team basically had free reign? I'll post my thoughts at some point...

Ever wondered what Gari Gari popsicles taste like?

Apologies in advance if this seems stupid, but I was pretty psyched about it, so I wanted to share.

I got the Gari Gari-kun Transformer when it came out, but I had never tried out the real popsicles until today. They're normal popsicles on the outside, but the inside is actually shaved ice, like you'd get on a snow cone. They're actually really, really good. Flavor is ramune (same flavor as Sprite Remix, if you remember it). Overall, highly recommend it if you're looking for a Transformers-related yummy summer snack.

You may be able to find them at your local Japanese supermarket if you want to try them, too. That's where I got mine.

Chimungmung busted for selling knockoffs

I'll just copy/paste what I wrote on my KO ID site...

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It took almost a decade, but someone finally got busted for selling the "replica" KO TFs.

News reports and a video report that two people were caught by Hong Kong authorities selling Transformers knockoffs. The video reportedly shows some counterfeit G1 TFs, and the Chimungmung web page. The news reports indicate that the forged Trademarks ("Transformers", "Hasbro", etc.) is what got them in trouble.

The Chimungmung main site has been taken down temporarily. You can still get to it from another URL, where all the knockoffs have been taken down and a message says they will sell "authentic" products now. More info in this thread here:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers...seems-gone.html

Encore Fort Max QC poll

Thought I'd set up this poll so we can get a better idea of how prevalent the QC problems are with Encore Fort Max. I realize it might be a little early but I'm guessing a lot of people will get theirs in the next week or so.

KO Reissue Scorponok coming in July

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers...oming-july.html

I hate the KOs, but dammit if Scorponok isn't incredibly tempting...