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.
Ganhoo reviews the Bandai Chogokin GB-40 Time Lightan (Silver version) reissued figure from the Gold Lightan series.
Momodani (part 2) and Gamu (part 2) review the Yamato The GN-U Galaxy Cyclone Braiger figure. (See also.)
Mojya reviews the Bandai Movie Realization Evangelion EVA-01 set. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Mazinkaiser (black colour edition) figure.
Tom reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Ingram 1 (movie edition) figure from the Patlabor movie. (See also.)
Tom reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Ingram 2 (movie edition) Friend Shop exclusive figure from the Patlabor movie. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Banpresto Super Robot Wars Original Generation Full Action Figure DX 026 Valk Barl and Valk Ishar Dengeki Hobby Magazine exclusive figures. (See also.)
Mondo reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Hi-Nu Gundam figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Tomy Direct Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee figure. (See also.)
Ganhoo reviews the Lamborghini Pullback Supercar Collection Wonda Morning Shot exclusive toys.
Retro reviews
Sousuke reviews the Takara DX Kaen Gattai Fire Dagwon (parts 2, part 3) set from the Yuusha Shirei Dagwon series.
Momodani reviews the Medicom Toy Miracle Action Figure DX Yuusha Raideen figure.
Ganhoo reviews the Bandai Chogokin GA-09R DX Yuusha Raideen figure.
Gamu reviews the Bandai SOC Gaiking TV version Legend of Daiku-Maryu figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Grapple figure.
G.S.R. reviews the Bandai Labor in Action Ingram 1 figure from the Patlabor series.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Tatsumiya Iron Robot Builder figures.
Round and round
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Toy links
Windcharger (ver. 2008).
An excellent custom by Wheel_Jack of the G1 Transformers character. (More.) (Work-in-progress photos.)
Lego Saint Seiya.
Abstract but recognisable. (More.)
King of the Cosmos. [via]
A Stikfas custom by Jon Wilks Beyond based on the Katamari Damacy character.
30 years of Stretch Armstrong.
“It’s rumored that during the Stretch heyday of the 1970’s that Kenner was the number one buyer of corn syrup (that magical substance inside) in the world …”
Juke Box 19xx.
A 1/10 scale jukebox that plays MP3s and doubles as a piggy bank.
The MacBook Air is really small
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Toy review roundup
Thomas Wheeler reviews the M&C Toy Centre Power Team Elite World Peacekeepers Forest Horse Special Forces 1/18 scale set.
yo go re and Mark Patraw review the Hasbro G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Iron Grenadier figure.
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action Gundam TR-1 (Hazel) figure.
Dan Wakerhauser reviews the Toynami Futurama Leela and Zapp Brannigan figures.
Josh Bernard reviews the CM’s Corporation Asuka-SSL96 Taisyo (construction version) figure from the Patlabor series.
Chong Kah Fai reviews the Bandai S.I.C Kamen Blade (Jack Form) and Kamen Rider Leangle set.
Chong Kah Fai reviews the Bandai S.I.C Kamen Rider V3 and Riderman set.
yo go re reviews the Diamond Select Toys Minimates Zombie Attacked Black Panther and Zombie Iron Man two-pack.
Mr. Stinkhead reviews the Diamond Select Toys Minimates Back to the Future Enchantment Under the Sea Previews exclusive two-pack and 1955 Marty and George McFly BTTF.com exclusive two-pack.
Mr. Stinkhead reviews the Diamond Select Toys Battlestar Galactica Caprica Six figure and the Minimates Lee Adama and Kara Thrace, D’Anna Biers and Sharon Valerii, and Helo and Garen Tyrol two-packs.
Mr. Stinkhead reviews the Diamond Select Toys Minimates 24 and Rocky II four-packs.
Benson Yee reviews the Hasbro Transformers Real Gear Robots Hacker X-3 figure.
Michael Crawford reviews the Mattel DC Universe Fighting Figures Superman versus Darkseid, Batgirl versus Joker, Batman versus Two Face, Robin versus Two Face, and Batman versus Catwoman sets.
Michael Crawford reviews the Star Corporation 1/6 Scale Mononofu Sword & Weapons and Zacca 1/6 Gun Collection M1921 accessories.
Rich reviews the NECA Resident Evil 10th Anniversary Hunter figure. (See also.)
Matryoshka
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Toy links
Lego Starcom.
Orion Pax’s amazing recreations of the Starcom Starmax Bomber and StarWolf. Be sure to check his gallery.
Bigshot Toyworks Bertie (Dirty Deeds edition).
This variant of the Ashley Wood Bertie the Pipebot design looks phenomenal.
Danbo.
A classy photo of the Kaiyodo Revoltech figure by Feivis.
Toycutter. [via]
“My goal is to highlight the best customized toys and miniatures in the world …”
Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood.
“Now I actually feel like I’m old enough that the toys I played with as a kid could be part of a museum exhibit …”
350Z
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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.
SR../Blood Zwei reviews the MegaHouse Palm Action Nikick figure from the Orguss series.
Goe reviews the Bandai Soul Spec Dragonar 1 with Cavalier set. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Banpresto Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden ART-1 exclusive figure from the Playstation 2 game’s Limited Collection Figure Box set. (See also.)
Ken Murasame reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Tetsujin 28 (part 2) figure. (See also.)
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Helldiver figure from the Patlabor series. (See also.)
Mojya and Gamu review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Ingram 1 (movie edition) figure from the Patlabor movie. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Ingram 2 (movie edition) Friend Shop exclusive figure from the Patlabor movie. (See also.)
Momodani reviews the GSI Creos P:Chara Monster Hunter Reia Equipment, Bone Equipment and Mon-Chan figures.
Retro reviews
Iinchoa reviews the Takara Microman Titans T40x and Titan Dober figures.
Damien Sancho reviews the Art of War Berserk Guts Hawk Squad figure.
SR../Blood Zwei reviews the Bandai HCM Pro RX-178 Gundam MKII Titans and RX-178 Gundam MK II AEUG figures.
Sousuke reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin Zambot 3 (part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars II Autocrusher figure.
Ganhoo reviews the Takara Tomy Q-Steer Skyline GT-R(R-34) IR-controlled toy car.
Pinky aquamarine
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