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The Action Hero Pro does 200 one-armed push-ups before having a bowl of gravel for breakfast and then punching Chuck Norris in the groin.
For fun.
Toy links
Micro Exellis.
Matt Doughty’s Microman/Micronauts-inspired custom of his own creation.
Their War.
A very cool photo-comic showcasing Ambrose Yin‘s custom work.
Dolls Party 15. [via]
A fascinating six-minute video covering the 2006 Super Dollfies event.
Crazy Ind’n trailer. [via]
A movie using action figures.
Puking dolls.
An advertising campaign for an amusement park.
Hammer Rock power up.
Hidocker experimented with various weaponry for this Zoids figure.
Smoking kills
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by Näystin.
Toy review roundup
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Star Wars R2-KT San Diego Comic Con exclusive figure. Excerpt: “It’s not often that I review a toy that has a very poignant story behind it.” A very thoughtful review.
Swftoys reviews the Tomy Direct Real Action Doll Collection Die-cast Darth Vader figure. Excerpt: “I do find the price of Tomy Direct’s Vader rather dear after reviewing its quality.”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force 8107 Fight for the Golden Tower set. Excerpt: “Decent piece of low-footprint scenery and an okay vehicle, but the lack of a mech is a big part of why I didn’t buy it until it had dropped to 75% off.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Minicon Predator Attack Team set. Excerpt: “This is a fun little trio, even if the budget changes axed some of their paint apps.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Fantastic Four Mr. Fantastic figure. Excerpt: “The ‘stretched out’ look is going to turn a lot of people off, but that’s their loss.”
Adam Pawlus reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Duke figure from the 5-figure box set. Excerpt: “Depending on what floats your boat, Duke could be either the best thing to happen to you or a real turkey.”
Ben Yee reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Deluxe Dropkick figure. Excerpt: “Dropkick is one of my favorite deluxe sized figures in this line.”
Scott Rubin reviews the Stikfas Dark Samurai and Samurai with Stallion kits (part 2). Excerpt: “The sides of the newer boxes show off customizers’ creations (the results of the website promotion) and other available varieties.”
Scott Rubin reviews the Bandai Dragonball Z Hybrid Action Super Saiyan Son Gohan, Cell and Trunks figures. Excerpt: “These three figures represent the best of Dragonball Z and the Hybrid Action line.”
CJ Stunkard reviews the Jakks Rocky VI Michael Buffer, Mason Dixon, Mike Tyson and Rocky Balboa figures. Excerpt: “They are great toys, both playable and displayable.”
EVA Unit 4A reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Scout Skyblast Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “So, more because it is a repaint that I agree with … I recommend getting Skyblast.” He also reviewed the Air Raid version.
Rob Braun reviews the 2003 Bandai Master Grade Strike Gundam with Aile Striker kit from the Gundam SEED series. Excerpt: “… the Strike Gundam is another welcome addition to the Master Grade collection.”