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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.
Hinatatiki and Hima-toy review the Volks Super Robot Wars Original Generation Granzon figure.
Katokiti reviews the Fewture Models EX Gohkin Mazinger 1969 figure.
Mojya reviews the Bandai Gundam Fix Figuration # 0036 Full Armor Gundam figure. (See also.)
Mojya reviews the Bandai Gundam Fix Figuration # 0037 Perfect Gundam figure. (See also.)
Nappaman reviews the Yujin SR Shooting Game Historica R-9A (R-Type Final), OF-1 Daedalus (Image Fight), Medarion (Gradius 2), Vic Viper T301 (Gradius V) and Silver Hawk (Darius) trading figures from classic shoot-’em-up games. (See also.)
Sappy reviews the Banpresto Rider Mask Display Kamen Rider The Next V3 edition UFO catcher prize toys.
Mojya reviews the Bandai HCM Pro 46 RX-79(G) Ez-8 Gundam Ez8 figure from the Gundam The 08th Mobile Suit Team series. (See also.)
Sappy reviews the Bandai Gundam STANDart Gundam Mk II (A.E.U.G) candy toy from the Z Gundam series. (See also.)
Machu reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Danboard (a.k.a Danbo) and Amazon variant figures from the Yotsuba&! manga. (See also.) He also has some fun with the revolver joint interchangeability of the figure.
Nappaman reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Gaiking (open face version) figure from the Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu series. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Real Gear Robots Meantime figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Basic Series Ironhide figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hasbro Transformers Titanium Series War Within Fallen figure.
From days of old
K2o reviews the 2001 Tomy Zoids Collection DX ZCDX-03 Dragoon Nest figure.
Ganhoo reviews the 2004 Bandai SD Archive RX-78-2 Gundam figure.
Taku1 reviews the 2006 Bandai Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Black RX figure.
Gamu reviews the 2005 Bandai S.I.C. vol 23 Kamen Rider Faiz and Wolf Orphenoch set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the 1986 Bandai Machine Robo Battleship Robo and the 1983 Bandai Machine Robo Highway Robo figures. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the 1991 Takara Transformers Micro Trailers Fire Tanker W Team set from the Return of Convoy series.
Model kits
Goe and Hanegaru review the Kotobukiya High End Master Model RZ-028 Blade Liger kit. (See also.)
Sousuke reviews the Bandai HG Gundam Exia 1/144 scale kit from the Gundam 00 series.
Sousuke reviews the Bandai HG Gundam Dynames 1/144 scale kit from the Gundam 00 series. (See also reviews by Machu, Gamu and Goe.)
Goe reviews the Bandai HG Gundam Virtue 1/144 scale kit from the Gundam 00 series. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the Bandai Gekiranger Robo Series Saidaioh kit from the Saidaioh and Saiblade set. (See also.)
Hikutori reviews the Bandai BB Senshi # 305 Sonken Gundam kit.
Hinatatiki reviews the 2001 Bandai BB Senshi # 41 Shou Gundam kit.
Otaudo reviews the 2001 Bandai BB Senshi # 125 Raimei Gundam kit.
Really old school
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Toy links
Lego Duel of the Fates.
A stop-motion video by Eric W.
Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Gaoh custom.
Ebi used the Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form figure and a RHD EX Kamen Rider soft vinyl figure for this.
Kamen Rider Kabuto.
Another cool digirama by Hock.
Beast Wars ver. Transformers Animated digibash.
Transformers Animated Optimus Prime, Bulkhead and Lockdown figures digitally recoloured in the colours of the Beast Wars characters Optimus Primal, Rhinox and Dinobot.
1975 Toys ‘R’ Us Flier.
“Out of this world selection!”
Gojulas
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In Optimus Prime We Trust
The mighty Megatron never flushes
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Toy links
Ironman: Man of Lego. [via]
A stunning creation.
Goblin Mobile Fortress. [via]
A very cool Lego creation.
Busou Shinki Angel Arnval power ups.
The Eaglewing version is especially impressive.
Scare Cycles.
“Fright riders from out of the spooky night!”
Former Mego creative director interviewed.
“It’s a shame that they just grew too quickly and they didn’t know how to handle it, I think.”
Rawr
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Toy review roundup
Michael Crawford reviews the NECA Player Select Altair figure from the Assassin’s Creed game. Excerpt: “This figure is much more detailed and accurate than the 12″ version that came with the special release boxed set.”
Monkey Boy reviews the NECA Player Select Altair figure from the Assassin’s Creed game. Excerpt: “You don’t have to know a flipping thing about Assassin’s Creed to enjoy NECA’s Altair figure …”
General’s Joes reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25h Anniversary Sgt. Flash figure. Excerpt: “… the execution is great.” [via]
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Transformers Luke Skywalker/Snowspeeder, AT-AT Driver/AT-AT and Clone Commander Cody/Turbo Tank figures. On Clone Commander Cody: “Definitely the best of the wave, and one of the better ones overall.”
yo go re reviews the DC Direct Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind figures. Excerpt: “Getting two classic villains is a sweet deal …”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends First Appearance Captain America figure. Excerpt: “Watch out for the paint on this figure.”
Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Star Wars Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker Rebel Commander Bespin figures. Excerpt: “With three versions of Luke produced, they still haven’t managed to hit a home run.”
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys First Blood John J. Rambo figure. Excerpt: “A great figure and a must-have item for the serious ‘First Blood’ fan!”
Jerry Reed reviews the Marvel Select Marvel Zombies Zombie Spider-Man and Zombie Colonel America figures. Excerpt: “They just don’t appear to me to be worth $20 …”
Jager reviews the Gama-Go Deathbot figure. Excerpt: “New Biskup toys are always welcome and this one is no exception.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Black Queen Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive figure. Excerpt: “What’s really surprising is how easily a few small changes can turn a bad figure into a great one.” (See also.)
Rich reviews the NECA Resident Evil 10th Anniverary Licker figure. Excerpt: “… the tongue on my Licker happened to crack …” (See also.)
From days of old
Krark reviews the 1983 Feber Starzeta-1, Starzeta-II and Starzeta-III kits. Excerpt: “… these kits are now harder to find than just about any other Zoid in existence.”
John Kennety Muir reviews the 1989 Matchbox Maxx Fx Freddy Krueger figure. Excerpt: “Intended for kids ages 6 and up …”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the 1992 Hasbro G.I. Joe Toxo-Zombie figure. Excerpt: “… a pretty bizarre piece of work …” [via]