One of those days
A photo by pachalocura. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
Toy links
Kaiyodo AssembleBorg. [via]
The interchangeability of this line is incredible.
Ghosts episode 1. [via]
A G.I Joe photocomic by General’s Joes.
Snow Joes. [via]
Mysterious Stranger has some fun with his G.I Joes.
Night ops.
A photo by cradea2.
Star Trek Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
“Darn it, Leonardo! I’m a doctor, not a pizza chef!”
All books lead to Rome
A photo by theysay. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
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 Softbank Char Aznable’s Custom 913SH G-type cellphone and 1/12 Char Zaku head charger.
Ken Murasame reviews the Takara Tomy Microman Jikyuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa Onigumo figure from the Orion and Onigumo set.
gamu, SR../Blood Zwei and C-Zone:A review the Bandai HCM Pro Gundam Kyrios figure from the Gundam 00 series.
mojya reviews the Volks Muv-Luv Alternative A3 Type-00R Takemikaduchi figure.
Takanishi reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Mass Production EVA (Weapon type) Friend Shop exclusive figure from the 1997 Evangelion movie.
silencer reviews the Yamato The GN-U Galaxy Cyclone Braiger figure. (See also.)
Hikari reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Crystal Saint Figure Ou exclusive figure from the Saint Seiya series. (See also.)
tetsu9118 reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Appendix Pegasus Seiya (casual wear) figure from the Saint Seiya series. (See also.)
ebi reviews the Bandai Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Den-O Liner Form figure. (See also.)
Takanishi reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Movie Deluxe-class Dropkick figure. (See also.)
From days of old
Ganhoo reviews the 2002 Bandai CharaWheels CW28 Machine Hayabusa and CW29 Special Control Type Vehicle Type-98 (from the Patlabor series) vehicles.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the 2004 Hasbro Transformers Energon Sharkticon (Toy’s Dream Project USA Edition version) figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the 2004 Takara Transformers Super Link Shock Fleet figure.
Model kits
k2o reviews the Bandai HG Gundam Virtue 1/144 scale kit from the Gundam 00 series.
k2o reviews the Bandai BB Senshi Gohka Gundam Daishogun kit.
sousuke reviews Bandai Keroro Gunsou Pramodel Collection Keroro Robo Mk II kit.
soh-dr reviews the Bandai BB Senshi Ryofu Tallgeese kit.
The eternal question answered
A photo by softcotton. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
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Samus Aran custom figure.
A 1/6 scale scratchbuilt custom of the Metroid character that took red3183 over 250 hours to make. (Gallery.)
Star Cruiser.
A Micronauts fanmode by Bryan Wilkinson.
AcroScorl power up.
Doctor Octopus had better watch out for this misodrill fanmode.
Super Strong Metroplex.
“… a really fun guy to hang out with.”
Karachi Kickbot Megus-1000.
Robot, Pakistan-style.
It’s-a Mario
A photo by kaonashi. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
In Optimus Prime We Trust
Tin
A photo by chatirygirl. (Creative Commons-licensed.)
Toy links
Chic Studio Shinki customs.
Chic Studio customises Busou Shinki figures. See the Yda head repaint for an example of their subtle improvements.
M.A.R.S. attaches!
Bryan Wilkinson demonstrates the interchangeability of the M.A.R.S Heroes figures.
Beat a drum.
A Stikfa getting the beat down, taiko-style.
Choco Log.
Choco, the designer of the Busou Shinki wave 7 figures, Ach and Yda, is providing tips and supplemental instructions for the figures. He notes care must be taken with the suspension parts when combining the Ach and Yda vehicles and urges owners to pay attention to the instructions.
Cliff Blezinkski interviewed. [via]
“Undoubtedly my favorite toy is my Masterpiece Optimus Prime. It’s truly a work of art and it’s worth every penny.”