Japanese toy review roundup
The following reviews are in Japanese but they include a generous amount of photos so they’re well worth checking out.
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-07E Limited Energer Z limited figure.
Ebi reviews the Bandai Space Pendragon vehicle from the Ultra Galaxy series.
SR../Blood Zwei reviews the Banpresto Super Robot Wars Original Generation Full Action Figure DX 026 Valk Barl and Valk Ishar Dengeki Hobby Magazine exclusive figures.
Silencer reviews the Bandai Movie Realization Evangelion EVA-01 set.
SR../Blood Zwei reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Gundam Virtue figure from the Gundam 00 series.
Ken Murasame reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action Gundam Virtue (part 2) figure from the Gundam 00 series.
Gamu reviews the the Kaiyodo Revoltech Brocken (red version) Friend Shop exclusive figure from the Patlabor OVA. (See also.)
Ganhoo and Syuuamamori review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Helldiver figure from the Patlabor series. (See also.)
Otaudo reviews the NECA Castlevania Alucard figure.
Hinatatiki reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Movie Recon Barricade figure. (See also.)
Hinatatiki reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Fast Action Battlers Disc Blast Decepticon Frenzy figure.
Ebi reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Real Gear Robots Decepticon Power Up VT-6 figure.
Soh-dr reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Movie Bumblebee figure.
Sappy reviews the Bandai Ultimate Monsters Godzilla Godzilla 2004 (irradiated dorsal fins version) and Hedora 2004 trading figures.
Sappy reviews the Kotobukiya Star Wars Real Mask Magnet Collection series 4 Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, AT-AT driver, Figrin D’an, Zuckuss, IG-88 and Nien Nunb magnets.
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Pepsi Nex x Fox Die Hard figure. (See also.)
From days of old
Gamu reviews the 2006 Bandai Lord of Byston Well Leprechaun figure from the Aura Battler Dunbine series.
Pitapa256 reviews the 1990 Hasbro Transformers Action Masters Megatron set.
Pitapa256 reviews the 1988 Hasbro Transformers Micro Cassettes Squawkbox two-pack.
Pitapa256 reviews the 1989 Takara Transformers Victory Roadcaesar set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the 2003 Takara Transformers Micron Legends Magna Convoy DX (part 2) Toys ‘R’ Us Japan exclusive set.
Otaudo reviews the 2004 McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs Robocop figure.
Model kits
Cagalli-Bi reviews the Bandai Gundam Astraea Dengeki Hobby Magazine exclusive conversion parts for the HG Gundam Exia 1/144 scale kit from the Gundam 00 series.
Silencer reviews the Bandai BB Senshi DX Versal Knight Gundam kit.
Hinatatiki reviews the 2000 Bandai BB Senshi 043 Knight Gundam kit.
Goe reviews the Bandai MG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Ver. Ka) (part 2, part 3) kit. (See also.)
Get stuffed
A photo by jsc*. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
Toy links
Batmobile (ver 1930s).
A Lego recreation.
Heckler and Koch MP5K.
A Lego submachine gun.
Ghosts episode 2.
A photocomic by Generals Joes starring G.I. Joe figures. (Episode 1.)
“The cat has been defeated!”
A Stikfa triumph.
The Doll Affair.
“… the first ever Ball-jointed Doll related event in Singapore — in Southeast Asia, in fact …”
Hurrah!
A photo by exrorro. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
In Optimus Prime We Trust
Optimus Prime is … wha-?
Sims 2 + Optimus Prime, Starscream and Soundwave skins + Numa Numa = Oh dear god …
A bird in hand
A photo by PooYanYan. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
Toy links
Microman Counter Force Machine Knight Daidalos.
A fantastic custom Microman figure by Katsuki. (Visit his gallery for more custom figures.)
Microkerororobo.
MicroBry has posted some cool Microman/Micronaut fanmodes and toyjackings on his site. Check out Scorpios, Arthrotron, Arkanoid and the Cosmic Cruiser.
Acrocrucified.
A digirama by Nak featuring the Microman Acroyear-X2 AcroPhantom.
Antman.
A digirama by Zelevol.
Hock’s digirama components.
You’ll better appreciate the work that goes into each digirama after seeing the source images.
Vroom vroom
A photo by Yogi. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
Toy review roundup
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Captain Sao Feng (Limited version) and Elizabeth Swann 1/6 scale figures. Excerpt: “… the likeness to Chow Yun Fat is made more apparent …”
Michael Crawford reviews the Medicom Toy Real Action Heroes Jango Fett 1/6 scale figure. Excerpt: “… the price keeps him from getting four stars from me, but he’s a damn fine figure nonetheless.” (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles The Dead zombie ornament. Excerpt: “I have this guy already on my tree.”
yo go re reviews the Jazwares Mortal Kombat Deception Goro figure. Excerpt: “… a decent figure …”
yo go re reviews the Jazwares Mortal Kombat Deception Noob Saibot figure. Excerpt: “Though Noob’s hands are molded as closed fists, he comes with two swords. And no swappable hands.”
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Wonder Woman Agent Diana Prince figure. Excerpt: “… there’s no denying that ‘Diana Prince’ looks pretty sharp, and the action figure is all of that.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Adventure Team Danger in the Jungle set. Excerpt: “… gets my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation!”
Josh Bernard reviews the Nomura Space Battleship Yamato 1/1300 scale vehicle. Excerpt: “… a great solid peice that won’t break the bank.”
ExVee reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Sound Fury Tiger Ranger figure. Excerpt: “… a further example of the gimmick not being well-executed …”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force Deep Jungle 8114 Chameleon Hunter set. Excerpt: “It lacks the big ‘wow’ factor of the deforestation blade the Assault Tiger has …”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force Deep Jungle 8111 River Dragon set. Excerpt: “Nice little mech …”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force Deep Jungle 8112 Battle Arachnoid set. Excerpt: “Very nifty little mecha-arthropod.”
Chris Borthick reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Crime Stopper Batman, Orion, The Demon, Etrigan, Red Tornado, Penguin, and Rex Mason, the Element Man Collect and Connect figures. Excerpt: “This line is a must have for DC fans and superhero collectors alike.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Elita-One figure. Excerpt: “… it’s pleasing to see her get some attention in the form of her first-ever toy.” (See also.)
From days of old
BikerTrashWolf does a video review of the 2004 Hasbro Transformers Energon Inferno figure. Excerpt: “If you can get past his head, love him.”
Benson Yee reviews the 1988 Hasbro Transformers Pretenders Iguanus figure. Excerpt: “… a really neat example of a Pretender …”
Crochet
A photo by amigurmi. (Creative Commons-licensed.)