On a secret mission
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Toy review roundup
Jeff Saylor reviews the McFarlane Toys Halo 3 Campaign Master Chief (Series 2 version), Arbiter and ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), Brute Stalker and Drone figures. Excerpt: “Fans who have been collecting these figures from the beginning are going to enjoy adding the new characters to their display.”
Avi reviews the McFarlane Toys Halo 3 Multiplayer ODST (Steel version) Gamestop exclusive figure and the Spartan Mark VI (Pink version) D&R Lineups exclusive figure. Excerpt: “(Re: the Mark VI Pink version) … think about Donut and take a look at the exceptional paint job and loads of articulation. This figure is a must have.”
pukingdog reviews the Legacy of Valor Sergeant Alvin C. York 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “… this is a pretty good first step into the arena.”
yo go re reviews the Kridana Epic Ramayana Series Ivory Lord Rama Wizard World Philadelphia exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… Rama is a good, solid offering from a new toy company …” (Related.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Hasbro Iron Man Titanium Man figure. Excerpt: “In a line short on villains, the Titanium Man is a welcome addition to Iron Man’s plastic rogues’ gallery.” (See also.)
Terry Dizard reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Duke (with JUMP pack) figure. Excerpt: “… this really is my favorite version of Duke.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Oil Slick and Snarl figures. (See also.) Excerpt: “Better jointing would make this figure much better.”
EVA Unit 4A reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Starscream figure. Excerpt: “I strongly recommend getting him!” (See also.)
Josh Bernard reviews the Thinkway Toys WALL-E InterAction WALL-E toys. Excerpt: “… a lot of fun, for both kids and the adult collector.” (See also.)
Mr. Stinkhead reviews the Playmobil 4312 Car Wash, 4322 Landscaping Truck (with 4320 Compact RC Module) and 4321 Car Repair and Tuning Shop sets. Excerpt: “Will they ever come out with my favorite type of car wash … The sorority fund-raiser free car wash?”
Josh Bernard reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Grapprap EX Weapons Set. Excerpt: “The quality of the plastic and the build is fantastic, as is the norm for Konami releases.” (See also.)
Retro reviews
Atom reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Sagittarius Aiolos set from the Saint Seiya series. Excerpt: “I think the design is fantastic and looks great in its statue form but not the best ‘figure.'” (See also.)
Decoding
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Toy links
Dark Kabuto.
Another excellent SIC-style Kamen Rider custom figure by Killing Monkey.
Domu’s Dark Knight. [via]
“I like the sculpt detail of the 4″ Dark Knight Batman figures, but wanted more articulation. So, I did a custom Dark Knight Batman using a 4″ Dark Knight Batman, a Microman Material Force body and HotToys gashapon head.”
Matt Trakker and Miles Mayhem.
Nice Sigma 6-based custom M.A.S.K figures by Vanishing Point.
Calendar Man.
A custom Lego minifig by xueren of the DC villain.
Star Wars evolutions.
From Hammerhead to Momaw. (See also.)