Toy review roundup
Reis O’Brien reviews the Mega Bloks Plasma Kreaps 5149 Mummy figure. Excerpt: “… go out and get some!”
Josh Bernard reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-43 Daimos set. Excerpt: “If you are a fan of the old DX chogokin Daimos, this toy may leave you a little cold.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the DC Direct Justice Toyman figure. Excerpt: “The figure has a cool look, make no mistake, but what really makes Toyman stand out is his amazing articulation.”
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Justice Batgirl figure. Excerpt: “… all she will do is stand there, looking butch but vacant.”
yo go re reviews the DC Direct Secret Files Batman Rogues Gallery Two-Face figure. Excerpt: “At last, we have a Two-Face figure worthy of the character.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Super Legends Lord Zedd figure. Excerpt: “… well-made, well-detailed, and a really nice rendition of the character for modern times.”
Engineernerd reviews the Mezco Toyz HBII Red 3.75-inch figure from Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Excerpt: “The attention to the source material, articulation, and just overall look add up to one hell of a figure.”
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys The Dark Knight Batman (The Dark Knight costume version) 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “… it’s a small work of art.”
Michael Crawford reviews the Hot Toys Alien Captain Dallas and Executive Officer Kane 1/6-scale figures. Excerpt: “… I’m more than happy to declare this pair the very nicest human figures they’ve done in the series so far.” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Ares figure. Excerpt: “… excellent paint applications.” (See also.)
Steve Pietrangelo reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Wonder Woman figure. Excerpt: “… Wonder Woman, even though she has her flaws, is probably the best female figure to date.” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Despero figure. Excerpt: “… it’s fantastic to have gotten one of my favorite JLA foes so early in DCUC …” (See also.)
Erin Snyder reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Solomon Grundy figure. Excerpt: “Grundy looks pretty good, but he could certainly be better.”
Scott Rubin reviews the Mattel DC Universe Infinite Heroes Crisis Professor Zoom figure and Weather Wizard, The Flash and Mirror Master three-pack. Excerpt: “… a lot of fun, in a great size and at a perfect price point …” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Mattel Justice League Unlimited Parasite, Stargirl and Aquaman three-pack. Excerpt: “… a very cool set …”
Jin Saotome reviews the FansProject Transformers Classics TFX-01 City Commander Ultra Magnus upgrade kit. Excerpt: “… well worth the price tag.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Shockwave figure. Excerpt: “While not perfect, it’s still alot for what you pay.”
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Skywarp figure. Excerpt: “A great repaint that needs little improvement.”
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Voyager class Tread Bolt figure. Excerpt: “… worth owning …”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Allspark Power Decepticon Fracture Wal-Mart exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… it’s nice to see the GoBots finally getting some love …” (See also.)
Josh Bernard reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Binaltech BT-22 Convoy figure. Excerpt: “This toy makes me want to sell all my alternators and go out and replace them with the Binaltech version.” (See also.)
Justin Bell reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Firebat Jet with A.V.A.C. set. Excerpt: “The Firebat is great, the A.V.A.C. is great, and the price is right.”
Retro reviews
Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai Machine Robo DX MR-DX05 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S (red variant) figure. Excerpt: “Despite the idiosyncratic design, the Beetle is a great figure.”
Tom Prankerd reviews the Hasbro Transformers Alternators Wheeljack figure. Excerpt: “The whole Alternators series has been about devising needlessly complex ways of getting a robot out of a car, and it reaches a zenith here.”
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Real Gear Robots High Score 100 figure. Excerpt: “Yes, he can perform the Shoryuken and the Hadoken.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Comic Pack # 101 Lt. Gorky, Dragonsky and Sgt. Misha Zubenkov three-pack. Excerpt: “(Re: Sgt. Misha Zubenkov) … the power of a good repaint!” (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
yo go re reviews the Galoob UltraForce Ghoul figure. Excerpt: “For a mid-90s toy, Ghoul stacks up pretty well today.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Annihilus Series Banshee figure. Excerpt: “It’s not perfect, but there have been precious few Banshee figures over the years, and I am pleased that Hasbro chose this character …”
Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-24 Tetsujin 28 figure. Excerpt: “Tetsujin 28 keeps things simple, but is done with such quality and verve that it’s difficult to hold this against him.”
Shogundan reviews the Soft Garage Legend of Gokin Giant Robo figure. Excerpt: “… a great modern representation of the classic character with a true old-school feel.”
Toy links
Transgals Warpath.
Another quirky Transformers-inspired BJPM and Geneblock creation by misodrill.
Henkei Henkei fanmode.
The fanmodes making use of Super Link Wing Saber are especially striking.
Psychedelic. [via]
Eran Hakim’s gallery featuring light painting and toys.
GrimGojuras.
Zoids meets Transformers. Make it happen, Takara Tomy.
Hatsune Miku.
Lego-style.
Wipeout.
Lego MOCs inspired by the game.
Wish Book.
Scans from Sears catalogues.
Corgi Toys catalogue scans.
“Corgi have done the impossible! A working model of the James Bond Aston Martin”
Space Battleship Yamato toys. [via]
“As with so many other aspects of Yamato, the trends of its toy products are a measure of larger trends that stretch all the way back to the 1950s when Japan’s postwar reconstruction made toys and games into a major export industry.”
The Oktober Guard declassified.
“It’s interesting to see where the Oktober Guard really first appeared, even if history would eventually pass them by.”