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 Variable Action Mospeada (Stick version) 1/15 scale figure.
Toybu reviews the Kaiyodo Fraulein Revoltech Soryu Asuka Langley figure from the Evangelion series. (See also.)
Suzaku Nijimaru reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Gurren Lagann Wonder Festival Preceding Edition exclusive figure. (See also.)
Mojya, K3 and Mondo review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Black Ox figure from the Tetsujin 28 series. (See also.)
Kuronuko Yamato and Pokotannu review the Max Factory Figma Izumi Konata (Cosplay version) Wonder Festival and mail order exclusive figure from the Lucky Star series. (See also.)
G.S.R. reviews the Kabaya Great Dash Vehicle trading figures. (See also.)
Sousuke reviews the Bandai Kamen Rider Kiva Change Weapons FA (Fighting Action) Kamen Rider Kiva candy toy figure.
Pokotannu reviews the Bandai Change Weapons Basher Magnum and Garuru Saber candy toys from the Kamen Rider Kiva series.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Encore Sky Lynx figure. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Movie Arcee (G1 colour version) Wonder Festival exclusive figure. (See also.)
Ebi reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Movie MA-11 Arcee figure. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Allspark Power MD-22 Incinerator figure. (See also.)
Ken Murasame reviews the Hasbro Transformers Allspark Power EVAC figure.
Retro reviews
Shishioh reviews the Bandai Saint Cloth Myth Wyvern Rhadamanthys figure from the Saint Seiya series.
Ganhoo reviews the Bandai Machine Robo Mugenbine Overligan figure.
Toybu reviews the Bandai Digital Monsters D-Real Dukemon Crimson Mode figure.
Gamu reviews the Yamato Chirico Cuvie 1/12 scale figure from the Votoms series.
Pokotannu reviews the Takara Beast Wars Returns BR-05 Megatron Toys ‘R’ Us Japan exclusive figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Collection 11 Astrotrain figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers USA Edition Powerlinx Jetfire Toys ‘R’ Us Japan exclusive figure from the Transformers Micron Legend series.
Care bear stare
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With the lights out, it’s less dangerous.
A diorama of Kurt Cobain’s room.
Dutch treat.
An excellent custom by loosecollector.
Death’s Head.
A fine custom by Timothy Pittides, yes?
Movie posters, Lego-style.
By ImpreSariO.
The G.I. Joe Action Figure Show.
“Even Barbie collectors have become attached to him … because ‘Joe could hug Barbie. Ken couldn’t.'”
In the red corner
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by Jason Gulledge.
Toy review roundup
Michael Crawford reviews the McFarlane Toys Halo 3 Master Chief, Grunt, Jackal Sniper, Spartan Soldier Mark VI (red version), Spartan Soldier EVA (red version), Brute Chieftain and Cortana figures.
Goldrich Castillo reviews the Max Factory Max Gohkin Genesic GaoGaiGar Final Version figure. (See also.)
Seth Conroy reviews the NECA Alien versus Predator: Requiem Alien Warrior and Hybrid figures. (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Padme Amidala (Ilum Mission version) 1/6 scale figure from the Clone Wars series.
yo go re reviews the DC Direct Justice Gorilla Grodd figure.
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Foamheads Fox Sports Robot 10-inch figure. (See also.) (Related.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Fisher-Price Planet Heroes Pluto Shiver set.
WIKD reviews the Takara Tomy Zoids Molga Guylos Specification and Gator Guylos Specification Wonder Festival exclusive kits.
Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai Chogokin Mechanic Lightan, Coin Lightan, Light Lightan, Cutter Lightan and Meter Lightan figures from the Gold Lightan series. (See also.)
Jeff Saylor reviews the Hot Toys Alien versus Predator Cosbaby Alien Warrior, Grid Alien, Scar Predator, Chopper Predator, Celtic Predator and Alexa Woods figures.
Retro reviews
Tom Prankerd reviews the Takara Transformers Collection Soundwave figure.
Tom Prankerd reviews the Takara Transformers Robot Masters Star Saber figure.
Tom Prankerd reviews the Takara Transformers Binaltech Hound figure.
Ardiatma Mardhika reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Convoy figure.
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Valor versus Venom Bombstrike versus Croc Master set.
In the blue corner
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Shinigami type Lost.
A heavily armed Busou Shinki custom by Katarina Rina featuring Zoids accessories and a new paint job. (More: 1, 2, 3, 4.)
Acroyear: old and new.
A reissued Microman Acroyear Red Star figure alongside a custom Acroyear figure by motorrazor.
Microman Space Ghost
A very cool custom figure by TCM Hitchhiker.
World’s Finest: old school.
A fine old timey photo by Fengschwing.
World’s Finest: new school.
A neat photo by toyrewind.
Bedtime story.
An amusing photo by Zoot42.
Tim Bradley, ex-Transformers designer interviewed.
“The design of the toys is really a joint task between designers at Takara and designers and Hasbro.”
Ryan Katz, the Rubik’s Revolution designer.
“It kind of fits my personality, designing toys … I still enjoy toys today. I played with a lot of toys as a kid. I’d always take apart my toys and see how they worked, see what was inside.”
Regarding the yo-yo.
On its popularity: “Maybe it’s because they’re impractical … They don’t accomplish a lot other than going down and coming back up.”
Designing Happy Meal Toys.
“[It is] pretty cool to see someone play with the stuff you created …”
Shortcake
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by zombie.lens.
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 Variable Action Mospeada (Ray version) 1/15 scale figure.
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Takara Tomy Microman Wecker Signa Ex-Varn and Granmirror set.
Shishioh reviews the Bandai Saint Cloth Myth Appendix Aries Muu bust from the Saint Seiya series. (See also.)
Shishioh reviews the Bandai Saint Cloth Myth Aries Muu figure from the Saint Seiya series.
K3 reviews the Max Factory Figma Izumi Konata (Cosplay version) Wonder Festival and mail order exclusive figure from the Lucky Star series. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Max Factory Figma Nagato Yuki (Uniform version) figure from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. (See also.)
Ebi reviews the Bandai Basher Magnum from the Kamen Rider Kiva series. (See also.)
Mojya and K3 review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Tetsujin 28 figure. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the MegaHouse Palm Action Knightmare Frame Lancelot figure from the Code Geass series. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the CM’s Corporation Mecha Action Series Options Parts Set (part 2, part 3) from the Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu series. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Generation 1 Titanium Series Ultra Magnus Tomy Direct exclusive figure.
Retro reviews
Gamu reviews the Yamato Votoms Scopedog 1/12 figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Myclone Arcee figure.
Pokotannu reviews the Takara Beast Wars Metals Waspitter figure.
Bearer of gifts
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