They have a cyber-troll
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by bread_man_017.
Toy links
Thunderbird and Sunfire.
Ibentmyman-thing’s cool custom figures of the Giant Size X-Men # 1 characters.
Asoblock fanmodes.
Fan-creations using Pregoods construction toys.
Bandai Dragonball Scouters.
What does the Scouter say about his power level? Ahem.
Mezco’s Hellboy toys.
“It’s not simple to market a toy with ‘Hell’ in its name … So on some packages, it just says ‘HB2,’ and instead of saying ‘Hellboy’ it just says ‘Red.'”
Marvin Glass profiled. [via]
“The Marvin Glass studio was amazingly prolific, their wide range of toys changed all of our lives. They were the Walt Disney of the toy biz.”
This is Modulok
This is Modulok.
Why, yes, he is happy to see you.
In Optimus Prime We Trust
Optimus Prime doesn’t have time to bleed.
Optimus Prime could be pretty.
Optimus Prime is soft and cuddly.
Optimus Prime is in the family way.
Optimus Prime needs child support.
Optimus Prime has a shotgun wedding.
This is Modulok
This is Modulok.
It’s not common knowledge but Modulok was the original beast with two backs.
Toy links
Maya. [via]
A retro-futuristic Stikfas custom by boyette. (See also.)
Hex.
“… I decided … to do one of those dreaded and newfangled ‘reimaginings,’ meaning I’d put together a figure that was (loosely) inspired by Bravestarr, but which looked slightly less… well… stupid.”
Bukiborg fanmodes.
Misodrill demonstrates how Kabaya’s interchangeable trading figures are compatible with Transformers and Zoids thanks to their 5mm pegs and ports.
Gundam Strike Freedom ver. Lego.
A cool Lego MOC by r10cyd. (More.) Check out the transforming jeep and Ingram while you’re there.
The Empire’s darkest troopers.
Nobody messed with Stormlawyers and Stormauditors.
Solo.
Did Han shoot first or did jasontd78 shoot this photo first?
Beware the red moon.
A fine photo by Mishari Alreshaid of a Grendizer figure.
The Wild One.
kenmoo does a masterful job recreating the scene in the movie in which Johnny Strabler hangs out in a manga shop.
Toy fan Monte Williams profiled. [via]
“He should be easy to spot. He might be wearing a geeky T-shirt, or escorting his 4-year-old daughter, Maitea. One thing is certain: He’ll be toting a camera and some toy soldiers. … he photographs them outside, after mixing and matching the parts to create the biggest, baddest toys possible.”
Top 10 amazing Spider-man toys.
“… while Batman might have had more action figures … it’s your friendly neighborhood Spider-man who has starred on the widest variety of merchandise-some good, some bad, and much of which just makes no sense whatsoever.”
Dig it
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by headlessness.
Toy review roundup
Artemis reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Lords of the Sith Asajj Ventress 1/6-scale figure from the Star Wars: Clone Wars series. Excerpt: “… everywhere it counts – design, sculpt, paint, costume, articulation, lightsabers – she’s very good, verging on excellent.”
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Prowl, Tankor and Sunstreaker figures.
Michael Crawford reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Hulk Savage Grey Hulk, Absorbing Man, Wendigo and Doc Samson figures. Excerpt: “… if you’re not interested in the BAF, you’re getting royally hosed on this wave. Even if you are, the value isn’t nearly what it used to be.”
svelte_corps reviews the Lego Agents 8637 Mission 8 Volcano Base set. Excerpt: “… great concept, well-executed design and wonderful landscaping.”
Mike reviews the Hasbro G.I Joe Hotwire G.I. Joe Convention 2008 exclusive figure from the Hotwire with Mech set. Excerpt: “… he’s a unique addition to my collection and a figure I can enjoy.”
BigGuido reviews the Mezco Toyz Hellboy II: The Golden Army Abe Sapien, Prince Nuada and Wink 7-inch-scale figures. Excerpt: “Wink the Troll receives the coveted 4 star treatment in the sculpt category – but not so much for what we do get, but for what we will get.”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Marvel Transformers Crossovers Iron Man, Hulk and Venom figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Venom) … points for trying something that hasn’t been done before, but perhaps there was a REASON it hadn’t been done before, eh?”
Artemis reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Blackarachnia figure. Excerpt: “This is a great toy …” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Diamond Select Toys Minimates Marvel Civil War Action Figure Xpress New York Comic Con 2008 exclusive box set. Except: “… all four figures are new and exciting, and worth adding to your collection.” (See also.)
Dan Wakerhauser reviews the Toynami Futurama Bender, Kif Kroker and Build-A-Bot Robot Devil figures. Excerpt: “… as the characters choosen for this line become progressively more obscure, Toynami is going to need to pay more attention to the otherwise minor shortcomings of the figures or their value is going to drop rapidly.” (See also.)
Dave Van Domelen reviews the McDonald’s Transformers Animated Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, Ratchet and Lugnut figures. Excerpt: “… snap up all of these if you can, even the bad ones. After all, they’re a buck each!”
Monkey Boy reviews the McFarlane Toys Spawn Classics Poacher 2 figure. Excerpt: “You can tell someone worked really hard on the sculpt, and the paint accentuates it nicely. However, good sculpt and decent paint do not equal a great figure.”
Retro reviews
NekroDave reviews the Bandai Jumbo Machinder Five Robo figure from Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman. Excerpt: “It just really sticks out like a sore thumb in a lineup of vintage Jumbo Machinders.”
Canti
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by PuyoDead.
Toy links
Don Figueroa’s stunning scratch-built mecha.
“… the whole thing is about 13 inches tall … all in all the materials probably didn’t cost more than $50, mostly on styrene, PVC and glue … maybe about 3-weeks total … maybe a fully transformable one next time.”
Frankenstein (ver. Seven Soldiers).
A very nice custom by Liquid.
Axes of evil.
Niktom’s guide for creating guitars for Stormtrooper and Clone Trooper figures.
Mammoth.
A Lego MOC by peterlmorris based on the heavy tank from Command & Conquer III. (More.)
Peer pressure.
A Lego vignette by mijasper. (More.)