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.
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Vintage reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Assemble Borg Mr. Assemble figure.
G.S.R. reviews the Kabaya 3 Henshin Gattai Trichanger Robo Skyfalcon, Grandpanzer and Marinewhale candy kits.
Damien Sancho reviews the Banpresto Kiba-Musha Den Sairoku Ni Musha Zeta, Musha Mk. II and Kiba Musha prize figures.
MaruH102 reviews the CM’s Corporation Brave Gokin Gakeen (anime colour version) set.
Gamu (part 2) and MaruH102 (part 2) review the Bandai Soul of Chogokin (SOC) GX-44S Tetsujin 28 vs. Black Ox set. (See also.)
Ramuna reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin Spec XS-07 Black Sarena set from the Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture – Prince of Darkness movie. (See also.)
Nekonekokoara reviews the Takara Tomy Micro Action Plus Dream Warrior Wingman (red version) and Winar set. (See also.)
Mojya reviews the Bandai Gundam Fix Figuration Kyoshiro Maniax Red Warrior 1/144-scale figure. (See also.)
Mojya and Tom review the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Caucasus figure from Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love. (See also.)
Natsume reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Gatack and Caucasus figures from Kamen Rider Kabuto. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii Union Flag Custom II figure from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Ken Murasame reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii Cherudim Gundam figure from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Bat Vespelio set. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Scorpion Graffias set. (See also.) Syuuamamori also reviews the Zeo combined mecha.
Hinatatiki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Elite Guard Bumblebee figure.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Hot Toys Appleseed Saga Ex Machina ES.W.A.T. Team Tereus, Manuel Aeacus, Rhoetus 1/20-scale trading kits. (See also.)
Toyhunter reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Micro Animal Zords Set B (Elephant, Shark, Bat) toys.
Kaz reviews the Bandai Minipla Engine Gattai Kyoretsu-Oh trading kits from the Go-Onger series. (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
Retro reviews
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers C-121 Graphy and C-122 Noise toys as well as the combined mode Decibel.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers D-80 Rippersnapper figure from the D-84 Abominus gift set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers D-81 Sinnertwin figure from the D-84 Abominus gift set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers D-82 Cutthroat figure from the D-84 Abominus gift set.
Red reviews the Hasbro Transformers Legends of Cybertron Soundwave figure.
Toy links
Magnemo pawaa.
Froggy used Microman toys from three different lines spanning 30 years for these fanmodes.
Unreleased Sigma 6 designs. [via]
“A sad reminder that for the Adventure Team subline for Sigma 6, the best was truly yet to come.”
Cobra-a-a-a!
A great Cobra Commander custom by glorbes.
Cospla-a-a-y!
Philip Ng’s Halloween costume.
Bleaching yellowed plastic. [via]
“… this does not appear to cause a brittleness in the plastic after cleaning, however its earlly days yet so use this method at your own risk. The figures i have tried this on were either spares or in dire need of attention.”