Toy review roundup
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys M Icon Marlon Brandon (1950s version) 1/6-scale figure from The Wild One. Excerpt: “… this is a striking sculpt of Brando in his prime.”
Artemis reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Operation: Overdrive Pink Power Ranger and Yellow Power Ranger figures. Excerpt: “These aren’t going to be up for Toy of the Year … But they’re cheap, colourful, and fun …”
Shocka reviews the Marvel Toys Legendary Comic Book Heroes Marv figure from Sin City. Excerpt: “… unfortunately, this figure just isn’t up to scratch, particularly compared to the McFarlane Toys Marv.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Comic Packs 08 A’Sharad Hett and Dark Woman two-pack from the Star Wars: The Hunt for Aurra Sing comic. Excerpt: “Though the story does feature both the Dark Woman and A’sharad Hett, neither of them is wearing the outfits seen on these figures.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Comic Packs Boba Fetta and RA-7 Droid Wal-Mart-exclusive two-pack. Excerpt: “Where else are you going to find a metallic purple droid?” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Screen Battles First Encounter set. Excerpt: “Technically this figure should see Mikaela wearing her fashionable jean jacket, but who’s going to complain that Megan Fox has too little clothing on?”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro 25th Anniversary Lt. Torpedo figure. Excerpt: “… a must-get figure. How unexpected!” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Activators Bumblebee and Bulkhead figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Bulkhead) For $9, this should have been MUCH better.” (See also.)
Retro reviews
Matthew Kessen reviews the Kenner Star Wars Rancor figure from Return of the Jedi. Excerpt: “… if you want a quality Rancor, get yourself a vintage one.”