Toy links
Pandawa Lima.
Custom figures inspired by the Mahabharata.
Dinobots ver. Galaxy Force.
Neat repaints. (Click on the images for a better look.)
Prowl and Sideswipe.
Custom Sculpey Transformers by BriteWingz.
Koona t’chuta, Solo?
Chespo kutata kreesta krenko, nyakoska!
By the power of Grayskull.
It’s not easy being … the most powerful frog in the universe.
She Predator.
A fine photo by tatsurus of the Hot Toys figure.
Here dead we lie.
A photo by harrycobra.
About Robot Chicken.
“It takes us 11 months to make each 20-episode season, and those are 15-minute episodes. We always thought it would be this one-season experiment, but it keeps getting bigger.”
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.)
Reisende reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou YF-11B Thunderbolt limited figure from the Macross VF-X2 game.
Kaz reviews the ACE Workshop US 1st Infantry Division Vietnam Era 1/6-scale figure.
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the Takara Tomy Casshern in CG 1/6-scale figure.
Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Danbo (7-11Net exclusive version) figure from Yotsuba&! manga.
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Gundam Fix Figuration Kyoshiro Maniax Red Warrior 1/144-scale figure. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii Cherudim Gundam figure from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Kanon reviews the Banpresto Special Creative Model (S.C.M) Ex Ramba Ral Units Gouf and MS-06J Zaku II prize figures. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Bandai Super Imaginative Chogokin (S.I.C.) Classics 2008 Kamen Rider Black RX and Kamen Rider Black set.
Gamu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Alternators Rodimus San Diego Comic Con exclusive figure. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Starscream figure. (See also.)
Misodrill reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Blackarachnia figure. (See also.)
Red reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Activators Grimlock figure. (See also.)
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the Takara Tomy Yatterman DX Yatter Ankou set.
Ebi reviews the Bandai Mach De Hasshin Engine-Oh G12 Set from the Go-onger series.
Shishioh and Supa review the Kaiyodo Suzumiya Haruhi Bust Collection (super command version) Newtype magazine exclusive bust from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi.
Retro reviews
Toyhunter reviews the Bandai Gunball Gigamegun figure.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Takara Microman Micro Action Series MA-07 Batman (comic version) figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers D-79 Hun-Grr figure from the D-84 Abominus gift set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers D-83 Butto figure from the D-84 Abominus gift set.
Toy links
Angry Video Game Nerd.
“… I’ve always loved the internet series so to go with my video game action figures I made possibly the first action figure of James Rolfe himself.”
Microman Cancer Deathmask.
G.S.R. had to shave the bust off a Microlady Material Force figure for this Saint Seiya custom.
Variable Rambler.
This Misodrill BJPM creation reassembles into a Sky Rambler-inspired jet pack for Microman figures.
Showdown in Sector 2814.
A fine shot by soyboy7.
Clear plastic fetish.
“… a brief list of clear plastic toys that I have and really love.”
Toys mirror a new age.
“Never before have toys so accurately imitated their adult models … Samples of uranium ore, a radioactive screen and a spinthariscope showing radiation help children to learn the principles of atomic energy …” Popular Science, August 1947.
Evil Lord of Destruction: A Life
Little Rascals (Eternia version).
Skeletor, the high school years.
Skeletor gets ambitious. (After.)
Skeletor suffers a mid-life crisis.
Toy links
“I was once a man.”
A really nice custom by Lisa Stanley.
Mr. P.
Ashley Ringrose has more amusing Mr. Potato customs.
The Wrecking Crew.
Nifty customs of the Marvel supervillains.
Batterfly.
A demonic-looking Lego MOC by Bundalings.
Centaur.
Half-man, half-horse, this Stikfas custom all cool. (More.)
The Last Duck of Krypton.
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane … no, wait, it is a bird.
Ironhide.
A good figure turned into a great one thanks to a wonderful paintjob by Crefigz. (More.)
Evil eye.
A great portrait of a Street Fighter by Aaron LeMay.
Tomb Wraith.
Cool art by Jesse Anderson.
Xevoz Warlock.
A figure from the unreleased wave 5.
Sears Wishbooks.
1985 and 1985 editions.
Trouble in toyland.
“… Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, was selling some toys below cost in a sign of its desperation to avoid being lumbered with unloved stock after Christmas.”
Toy review roundup
Michael Crawford reviews the Hasbro Cloverfield Monster Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive figure. Excerpt: “Unfortunately, the paint work does not support the sculpting.”
Poe Ghostal reviews the SOTA Toys Street Fighter Revolution E. Honda and Dhalsim figures. Excerpt: “… you’re going to have to be very careful when handling these figures.”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Eradicator Wal-Mart exclusive figure. Excerpt: “While Eradicator is a great figure, he wouldn’t be nearly as desirable if he didn’t have the all-important BAF part.”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics The Riddler Wal-Mart exclusive figure. Excerpt: “While I’m still a bit annoyed Mattel couldn’t at least spend the money to retool the Riddler’s tie, I’m quite happy with the figure.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Evolutions The Sith Legacy set. Excerpt: “… the only downside to this set is how very difficult it’s been to find.”
Justin Bell reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Cobra Ninja Viper (2008 version) figure. Excerpt: “It’s an homage without being a direct homage, and is actually a kind of fun figure in spite of itself.” (See also.)
Justin Bell reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Python Crimson Guard (2008 version) figure. Excerpt: “Being that the old Python Patrol team does little for me, and I’m not a huge fan of these colors, I can honestly say this figure is pretty under whelming.” (See also.)
Phillip Donnelly reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe DVD Battles Set 3 from “Arise, Serpentor, Arise!” Excerpt: “It’s a mixed bag, really.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Specialist Trakker figure. Excerpt: “How great would it be to see a G3-style Miles Mayhem or, complete longshot, some updated vehicles?” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Red Hulk Series Spiral Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “If you see her, don’t hesitate: she may disappear before you come back.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Iron Man Iron Man 02 figure. Excerpt: “… it would be a mistake to pass this figure up.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Nemesis Prime San Diego Comic Con exclusive figure. Excerpt: “If you’re any sort of fan of the Transformers Classics, you will want this toy.” (See also.)
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Skydrive figure from the Superion set. Excerpt: “… this bot’s tops.”
Atom reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Leo Aolia figure and Appendix Leo Aolia bust from the Saint Seiya series. Excerpt: “… the initial Leo release is a bit of a disappointment. … However combine it with the Appendix release and it really shines.” (See also.)
Retro reviews
Josh Bernard reviews the Takatoku Toys Drifand Orguss Orgroid 1/60-scale toy. Excerpt: “I love the aesthetics of the Orguss world, and as fragile as these toys are, I have a compulsion to buy every one I get my hands on.” (Related.)
Toy links
EXO Empress.
A fantastic custom Microman figure by kaboflower.
Kinnikuman ver. Sigma 6.
Muscleman’s lost a lot of weight.
My Little Berserker Rikku.
A custom doll of the character from Final Fantasy X-2.
Bright eyes.
ElDave’s Photoshop tutorial for creating a glowing eyes effect.
Loosen up.
“Having successfully unstuck seven hips in my DCUC5 set (only three weren’t stuck) without a single break, I thought I’d share my own method with everyone.”
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.)
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.”
Toy review roundup
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys Appleseed Saga Ex Machina ES.W.A.T. Team Deunan Knute, Briareos Hechatonchires, Tereus, Manuel Aeacus, Rhoetus and Bonus Parts Figure Landmate 1/20-scale trading kits. Excerpt: “… they’re every bit as solid as small Hasbro figures and have a lot more articulation than most.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the DC Direct All Star Super Lois figure. Excerpt: “… she’s worth a look …”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Mattel Justice League Unlimited Lex Luthor and Mirror Master single carded figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Lex Luthor) The headsculpt is excellent, and the design of the costume is appropriately menacing, and the accessory is a cool addition.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Hulk Series Build-a-Figure Fin Fang Foom figure from the Hulk vs. Fin Fang Foom San Diego Comic Con exclusive box set. Excerpt: “… a sizeable monster who will tower over the rest of your Marvel Legends.” (See also.)
Jess Horsley reviews the Hot Toys Alien versus Predator She Predator Machiko 1/6- scale figure. Excerpt: “At $160, Machiko’s not a cheap date.” (See also.)
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Airazor figure from the Superion set. Excerpt: “… an all round solid figure …”
C.J. Stunkard reviews the Hasbro GI Joe 25th Anniversary Comic Pack 21B Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow two-pack. Excerpt: “… you’re paying for the Snake Eyes, plain and simple. Luckily, he’s completely worth every penny.” (See also.)
“Pixel Dan” Eardley reviews the Jazwares Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles “Tails” Prowler and Knuckles the Echidna Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive figures. Excerpt: “… they are a little pricey for what they are …”
Retro reviews
Steve Pietrangelo reviews the Mattel DC Superheroes Two-Face figure. Excerpt: “… a decent toy with a great looking head sculpt.”
Erin Snyder reviews the DC Direct Batman Hush Ra’s al Ghul figure. Excerpt: “Unless Ra’s is your all time favorite Batman villian, he’s just not worth it.”
Leonardo Flores reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Snake Eyes (1982 version) figure. Excerpt: “… still top notch.” (See also.)
Mike reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Viper (1994 version) figure. Excerpt: “… a prime example of unfullfilled potential on a great mold from the line’s final years.” (See also.)