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.
(Please do not hotlink images on these sites.)
Hirohiro reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Johannes Krauser II figure from the Detroit Metal City anime.
SR../Blood Zwei and Ramuna review the Yamato GN-U Dou Sengoku Majin Go-Shogun figure.
SR../Blood Zwei and Ramuna review the Yamato GN-U Dou Galaxy Cyclone Braiger figure.
Hima-toy reviews the Volks Super Robot Wars Original Generation Full Action Figure Bellzelute Dengeki Hobby magazine mail-order and online exclusive figure.
Supa reviews the Max Factory Figma Kyon (Uniform version) figure from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi.
Ganhoo reviews the Bandai Go-Onger Engine Gattai Series Engine Jumbo Whale (part 2) toy.
ledmb4da reviews the Konami Busou Shinki MMS Naked version 2 (Type Navy Blue and Type White versions) figures.
The G, Hikutori and Yuu-yui review the Konami Busou Shinki Lancamento set. Yuu-yui reviews the Heracles combined mode.
The G, Hikutori and Yuu-yui review the Konami Busou Shinki Espadia set. Yuu-yui reviews the Heracles combined mode.
Gamu and Tettsun review the Bandai HCM Pro Gundam Sandrock 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam Wing series. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Yamato Bubblegum Crisis Transforming Moto Slave and Priss (part 2) 1/15-scale set. (See also.)
Goe reviews the Bandai Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Kiva (Dogga Form) figure. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai MSIA (Mobile Suit in Action) Tieren Ground Type figure from the Gundam 00 series. (See also.)
Ken Murasame reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou Macross Plus YF-19 figure. (See also.)
Hinatatiki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe Autobot Ratchet and Lockdown figures. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Optimus Prime and Megatron figures from The Battle Begins: Optimus Prime versus Megatron set. (See also.)
Pokotannu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Bumblebee figure. (See also.)
Gun0826 reviews the Hasbro 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe Beachhead figure. (See also.)
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Pepsi Nex x Star Wars Darth Maul figure. (See also.)
Retro reviews
G.S.R. reviews the Takara Magnemo Series MagneRobot Koutetsu Jeeg reissued figure.
G.S.R reviews the Yujin SR SP Koutetsu Jeeg (Animation version) (part 2) set.
G.S.R. reviews the Marmit The Fierce Legend of Super Robots Koutetsu Jeeg vinyl figure.
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Takara Microman Magneforce MagneMicroman Icurus figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Masterforce D-313 Overbite and D-316 Gulf figures.
Tintin
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by Axel Bührmann.
Toy links
Fruits beware.
pratt’s excellent Lego homage to the Penny Arcade character. (Be sure to view the rest of his gallery, too.)
Transformers K.I.T.T. [via]
A very cool custom figure by Ven based on a Transformers Alternators Tracks figure and two K.I.T.T. models.
Punch/Counterpunch.
A custom Transformers figure by Jin Saotome based on a Transformers Universe Sunstreaker figure.
The Big Toy Industry Panel transcript.
“… nine of the industry’s biggest names … waxing poetic about the state of the industry, their influences and what they’re excited about in the future of toys, action figures and statues, as well as the very real challenges now facing the industry.”
Richard Gottlieb interviewed.
“I am predicting that people will be printing out three dimensional toys in their own homes in five years.”
On a secret mission
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by baldheretic.
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
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by matt.davis.
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.)
Busou Shinki checklist pawaa appu
The Busou Shinki checklist has been updated with wave 9.
It’s clobberin’ time!
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by tkksummers.
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.
(Please do not hotlink images on these sites.)
Hima-toy reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Lancamento and Espadia sets.
Mojya reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Gundam Sandrock 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam Wing series.
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai MSIA (Mobile Suit in Action) Gundam Throne Drei figure from the Gundam 00 series.
SR../Blood Zwei reviews the CM’s Corporation Goryu exclusive figure from the Brave Express Might Gaine DVD Box 2 set.
Damien Sancho reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou Macross Plus YF-21 figure. (See also.)
Kaz and Damien Sancho review the Bandai Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Kiva (Dogga Form) figure. (See also.)
Taoo reviews the Kotobukiya Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Cloud and Hardy Daytona set. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth God Cloth Pegasus Seiya figure from the Saint Seiya Hades Chapter Elysion OVA. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Premium Series MA-21 Battle Mode Optimus Prime figure. (See also.)
Shishioh and 55room review the Bandai Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Crystal Saint Figure Ou exclusive figure from the Saint Seiya series. (See also.)
Machu reviews the Max Factory Figma Koizumi Itsuki (Uniform version) figure from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi. (See also.)
Hinatatiki reviews the Kaiyodo Fraulein Revoltech Futami Ami (Snow Strawberry version) Friend Shop exclusive figure from The Idolmaster game. (See also.)
Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra H.I.S.S. Driver figure. (See also.)
Sappy reviews the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Pepsi Nex x Star Wars Darth Vader, C-3PO, R2-D2, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, Yoda, Darth Maul and Clone Trooper (Episode 2 and Episode 3 versions) figures.
Retro reviews
Gamu reviews the Medicom Toy Real Action Heroes (RAH) Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Snake (Snake Camouflage version) 1/6-scale figure.
Gamu reviews the Yamato Votoms Weapons for Scopedog Series 1 and 2 1/12-scale accessory sets.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Masterforce D-314 Kraken, D-315 Lobclaw and D-317 Tentakil figures.
Gun0826 reviews the Takara Transformers Robot Masters RM-04 Wrecker Hook figure.
Tetsu9118 reviews the Bandai DX Pegasus Seiya figure from the Saint Seiya series.