Toy review roundup
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Deluxe Collector Figure Black Canary 13-inch figure. Excerpt: “… just not up to the standard you see on other dolls of this size from companies like Sideshow …”
Corey Tincher reviews the Mezco Toyz HB II Goblin figure from Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Excerpt: “… falls short of being fun.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Comic Packs Commander Faie and Quinlan Vos set from Star Wars: Republic. Excerpt: “… both figures are decent …” (See also.)
Monkey Boy reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Legacy Collection Commander Faie figure. Excerpt: “Faie’s a great figure on his own, and well worth the price.” (See also.)
Jeremy Kaufmann reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Gundam Heavyarms 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam Wing series. Excerpt: “… the definitive Heavyarms toy.” (See also.)
Atom reviews the Yamato Macross VF1-J with Super Parts (Ichijo Hikaru TV version) 1/60-scale set. Excerpt: “Quality control again is top notch …” (See also.)
Josh Bernard reviews the CM’s Corporation Brave Gokin Baldios (anime colours version) limited edition set. Excerpt: “… a marvel of toy engineering.” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics He-Man Mattycollector exclusive figure. Excerpt: “This figure isn’t my perfect He-Man–but it’s damned close.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Red Hulk Series Build-A-Figure Red Hulk Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “There’s an exclusive Marvel Select Red Hulk available from BigBadToyStore.com, but it gets wrong everything this BAF gets right …” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Binaltech BT-21 Arcee figure. Excerpt: “Ordering an imported Binaltech figure isn’t a cheap prospect, but if you’ve considered it before, Arcee is a fine choice.” (See also.)
Tom Prankerd reviews the Hasbro Transformer Universe Classic Deluxe class Prowl figure. Excerpt: “Prowl just fails in too many key areas to really be enjoyable.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Deluxe class Cyclonus with Nightstick set. Excerpt: “Put this one at the top of your list!” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G2 series Voyager class Inferno figure. Excerpt: “The first Voyager in the Universe lineup actually worth taking home.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Deluxe class Starscream figure. Excerpt: “The head color is much better than the Classics, but the rest of the figure looks plain.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Blurr figure. Excerpt: “… with a concealed rear end this could have been a pure 10.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Swindle figure. Excerpt: “Were it a Voyager, it would have been stellar.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Blazing Lockdown figure. Excerpt: “While black and gold are a good combination, it just doesn’t work on this figure.” (See also.)
Corey Tincher reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Resolute Cobra Commander figure. Excerpt: “This figure is another solid entry into the annals of GI Joe lore, as well as a solid starting point for the Resolute banner …” (See also.)
Corey Tincher reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Resolute Cobra Trooper figure. Excerpt: “… fun and worth your money …” (See also.)
Retro review
Tom Prankerd reviews the Takara Transformers Collection 2 Prowl figure. Excerpt: “The clarity of the design really deserves appreciation …”
Toy links
The Chupacabra.
A fantastic custom wrestling figure by loosecollector.
Barrels Speeder fanmodes.
misodrill investigates the compatibility of the Assemble Borg toy with Revoltech, Fraulein Revoltech and Microman figures.
Biotronic Robotman.
“To make this, you need an extra Machine Tiger. Just cut the feet down to the size that they fit Biotron’s boots snugly, and voila!”
Las Vacaciones de Optimus Prime en Costa Rica.
Gustavo Vargas’s Revoltech Convoy gets around.
What happened to quality control?
“… with all of the issues I’ve had with action figures lately one of the next ‘toys’ I buy may very well be a Dremel.”
The Murderous Toy.
“Curiosity killed the cat, and the dog was next to go
The parakeet beat a fast retreat, as the wall began to glow”