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.)
Nekonekokoara (part 2) reviews the Bandai Mugenbine Mugen Toushinjuu MugenHanumad, MugenGaneshan, MugenBion, MugenAnbula, MugenGaruda, MugenZebuu and combiner MugenAshura trading figures.
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the CM’s Corporation Brave Gokin Star Gaogaigar (version 2) set.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Samurai Prowl figure.
Gamu reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Capricorn Shura (surplice version) figure from the Saint Seiya Hades Chapter Sanctuary OVA.
Tettsun reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Appendix Scorpio Milo accessory set from Saint Seiya.
Alfes and Toyhunter review the Hasbro Iron Man Iron Man (Heavy Artillery version) figure.
Shishioh reviews the Max Factory Figma Sakura Hime (JPWA Tag Tournament version) figure from Pla-Wres Sanshiro.
Goe reviews the CM’s Corporation Gutto Kuru Figure Collection Shamal figure from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series.
Kaz reviews the Toy Soldier 1st Lt. Paul R. Longgrear U.S. Army Special Forces, Vietnam 1968 1/6-scale figure.
Gamu (part 2) reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii Seravee Gundam figure from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Gamu and Tom review the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto figure from Kamen Rider Kabuto. (See also.)
Kaz, Damien Sancho, Sappy and Nekokami Sigma review the Bandai S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii Kamen Rider Hibiki figure. (See also.)
Mojya reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Hokuto No Ken Revolution Raoh figure. (See also.)
Red (part 2, part 3) reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Jetstorm and Jetfire set. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-05 Hot Rodimus figure. (See also.)
Gun0826 reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Crime Stopper Batman figure. (See also.)
Ebi reviews the Bandai DX Ride Booker role-playing toy from Kamen Rider Decade.
Retro reviews
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Advanced Mobile Suits in Action Calamity Gundam figure from Gundam SEED.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews Takara Transformers Collector’s Edition 67 Orion Pax and Dion e-Hobby exclusive set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Collection 13 Hot Rodimus figure.
Toy links
Tengen Toppa Lego Lagann.
A typically awesome Johnny Tang creation.
Brainstorm ver. 2009.
A neat Transformers Headmasters custom. (Click on the image for a better look.)
You have 20 seconds to comply.
A cool ED-209-inspired Assemble Borg fanmode comprising parts from two Barrels Speeder sets, Mr. Assemble and parts from the Revoltech GR-2 figure. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Assemble Saurus.
A fantastic Zoids-ish Assemble Borg recipe from the designers.
Times are tough.
And job opportunities for Evil Lord of Destruction are few.
Mistresses of the Universe.
Cosplay at New York Comic Con 2009.
Cobra-a-a-a!
Cosplay at New York Comic Con 2009.
Cobr-aaargh!
A diorama by David Julian.
Wanna play?
A photo by Alfredo Cristinziano.
Optimus Prime: the younger years.
Xander has more paintings here.