The following is our continually updated list of 5mm compatible toy lines, making them compatible with BMOG. This list is by no means complete. If you know a toy line that should be added, please let us know by responding to this post, or on twitter.

Not every toy from each line is guaranteed to be compatible, but this shows what kind of variety you can expect from BMOG in terms of interaction with other lines. Also take note that toys with articulated grips can make use of the accessories as well!

• Batman (“Adam West” style figs)
• Battle Beasts (bases)
• Bukiborg (Kabaya candy toy kits)
• Diaclone
• GaoGaiGar
• Imaginext
• JLA/JLU/DCU (Mattel)
• K-Nex
• Kamen Rider (“atriculated-grip” style figures)
• Kre-O
• Lego
• Masters of the Universe Classics (tight fit but doable with more flexible plastic hands)
• Mega Bloks
• Mega Man (1994)
• Microman (Kit Vehicles)
• Mini-Mates
• Road Bots
• Robolinx/Blockmen
• Rockman / Rockman X Mega Armor (Bandai)
• Starriors
• Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad
• The Batman
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1980s through current line)
• Tomy Tribots
• Transformers (1980s through current line)
• Transformers Construct-Bots
• Webdiver
• Yuusha / Brave (numerous series)
• Zoids Blox

BMOG TOYLINE ROARS ONTO KICKSTARTER!
 Remember the robot toys of the 1980s? World-spanning battles of good and evil across the living room floor? Shape-changing and modular warriors of all shapes and sizes? So do we, and those memories inspired BMOG, a building toy system that lets you make wild, robotic characters where each and every component is also an action-figure accessory.

Each BMOG (Bio-Mechanical Ordnance Gestalt) kit comes on-sprue to build and customize how you see fit, forming a robot warrior. Every component uses the “Fusion Factor” 5mm peg-and-post system, enabling you to mix-and match pieces to create your own monstrous mechanical marvels.

On top of that, every piece is also a stand-alone accessory that -thanks to the 5mm peg system- is compatible with literally thousands of other toys across dozens of lines, past, present and future. Augment your space-robot tyrant with an arsenal of blasters that combine to serve as a savage pet, or outfit your techno-barbarian hordes with vicious blade-weapons that combine into robotic birds of prey.

BMOG is ready to produce its first two toys, URSENAL of the heroic AUGMENTOIDS (a robot bear that separates into four guns, a warhammer, battle-blade, scanner and bear-head crusher-claw) and MANTAX from the evil PARAXXOIDS (a manta ray that splits into a huge double-bladed axe-pick and a double-barreled hand-blaster). The manufacturer is ready, and several online outlets have expressed interest in stocking the line. All we need is the funding, and this is where you come in.

The BMOG Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1822390380/bmog-bio-mechanical-ordnance-gestalts-ursenal-vs-m ) has begun. By backing the project, you can not only ensure your copies of the first two figures in the main-line black color, but also get them in a color set EXCLUSIVE to Kickstarter backers, determined by your votes.

The Kickstarter runs until December 13, 2013. Stretch goals will be periodically announced, which can include the creation of two more BMOG sets already approaching the end of their design phase.

TRENT TROOP, BMOG creator and project lead, is an illustrator, 3d modeler, writer and designer notable for multiple Transformers andG.I. Joe projects for Fun Publications and Hasbro.

ALEX ANDROSKI is the project’s technical engineer. Formerly with Hasbro, he worked directly on toys for both Transformers Universe and Revenge of the Fallen.

GREG SEPELAK is the project’s lead promotional artist and co-writer. He has worked on numerous Transformers and G.I. Joe projects for Fun Publications and Hasbro and is a regular artist for multiple thatguywiththeglasses.com producers.

Learn more about BMOG at www.bmogtoys.com

Email Contact: bmogtoys@gmail.com

We’re trying out a few changes to bmogtoys.com so keep an eye out for improvements!

We grew up in the ‘80s, and if there’s one thing that decade did well and did a lot, it was robot toys. Robotix, GoBots, Zoids, Starriors and of course, Transformers ruled the day, to say nothing of the approximately eight million budget-conscious lines produced by tiny companies available at drug stores and gas stations everywhere. And the only thing that could match the coolness of getting a new robot was getting an action figure with a bonus pet or sidekick packed in.

BMOG sets out to bring back that ‘80s feel, amalgamating the fun of robot toys with the fun of little partner-figures, and blending in the building-block/customizing play style for ever-expanding possibilities.

Each BMOG kit comes on-sprue for you to build and customize with stickers, paint, whatever tickles your fancy. Every BMOG part is a weapon or accessory piece that uses the “Fusion Factor” 5mm peg-and-post system, meaning that not only does every part work with every other in the line, but with a great many other toy lines past, present and future!

Augment your space-robot tyrant with an arsenal of blasters that can serve as a savage pet, or outfit your techno-barbarian hordes with vicious blade-weapons that combine into robotic birds of prey! Combine BMOG parts from different sets (or accessories from other toylines) to make all-new fantastical futuristic feral fighters!

What you’re seeing now are just the first steps in what we aim for: the release of a mighty mechanical menagerie, accessibly priced and produced with quality materials. We’re starting with beasts made from a half-dozen components to just one or two pieces, but who knows how big things can get?

We’ll be showing off more of the upcoming first wave of BMOG over the next few weeks, some insights into the development process… maybe even some hints of things to come. We’ll also be revealing how you can help us bring this to life, and to your doorstep.