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.)

Alfes reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Alternity Nissan GT-R Convoy (Ultimate Metal Silver version) figure.

Alfes and Koshihara Hitoshi review the Takara Tomy Transformers Disney Label Mickey Mouse Trailer figure.

Yuki Bune and Transformers Baka Ichidai review the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-15 Inferno figure.

Alfes reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-14 Ratchet figure.

Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Beast Wars series Voyager class Leo Prime figure.

Tom reviews the Volks A3 Mecha Action Figure Series Muv-Luv Alternative Type-82R F-4J Kai Zuikaku limited figure.

Tom reviews the Volks A3 Mecha Action Figure Series Muv-Luv Alternative Type-82F F-4J Kai Zuikaku limited figure.

Toyhunter reviews the Bandai Mugenbine Enryuukibines Monkeybine, Elephantbine, Leobine, Cobrabine, Wingbine, Hornbine and the Ryufirebine combiner trading figures.

Gamu reviews the Bandai S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) Kamen Rider X (original version) Masker World exclusive figure.

Kaz and Mondo (part 2) review the Bandai S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) Kamen Rider Den-O Liner Form and Kamen Rider Zeronos Zero Form set. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Yamato Macross Kanzen Henkei VF-1D (TV version) 1/60-scale figure.

Ken Murasame reviews the Bandai In Action Offshoot Glasgow/Burai (Kallen type) Tamashii Web exclusive figure from Code Geass.

Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action (MSIA) Gundam Kyrios (Clear Color Edition) mail-order figure from Gundam 00.

Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action (MSIA) Gundam Dynames (Clear Color Edition) mail-order figure from Gundam 00.

Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action (MSIA) Gundam Virtue (Clear Color Edition) mail-order figure from Gundam 00.

Mondo reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Assemble Borg Barrels Speeder toy. (See also.)

Satocchi reviews the Bandai Tamashii Spec XS-11 Falguen figure from Metal Armor Dragonar. (See also.)

Mojya reviews the Megahouse Variable Action Queen Cideron figure from NG Knight Lamune & 40. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Blurr figure. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Swindle figure. (See also.)

Mojya reviews the Max Factory Figma Shana (black hair version) mail order figure from Shakugan no Shana II. (See also.)

Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Max Factory Figma Chunichi Dragons Mascot Doala (visitor version) figure. (See also.)

Yuki Bune reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Kido Saori mail-order campaign figure from Saint Seiya. (See also.)

G.S.R. reviews the Bandai Samurai Gattai DX Shinken Oh set from Samurai Sentai Shinkenger. (See also.)

Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Clone Wars Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress figures. (See also.)

Gun0826 reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Cobra Night Viper G.I. Joe Collector’s Club exclusive figure. (See also.)

Gun0826 reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Stuart “Outback” Selkirk G.I. Joe Collector’s Club exclusive figure. (See also.)

Retro reviews

Red reviews the Takara Transformers Super Link SC-02 Hot Shot figure.

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Super Link Inferno figure from the SS-01 Hot Shot and Inferno set.

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hasbro Transfomers Robots in Disguise Basic Optimus Prime figure.

Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Buzzer figure. (See also.)

Toy links

Get away from her, you …
Scroll way down to see a Lego MOC inspired by Aliens.

Variable Roader.
Another transforming BJPM creation by misodrill inspired by a vintage Microman vehicle.

Drax the Destroyer.
A fine custom inspired by a Marvel character.

47.
A custom inspired by Hitman series.

Lego business card. [via]
“When LEGO employees get a business card like this, they even try to match the look of the minifig (gender, hair, glasses) to the person.”

Danbo in the spring.
A pretty photo by Stanford.

Cherish your life.
A photo by Liam Manic.

Diamond Select Toys on Flickr.
“… if you have any special requests for photographs of any upcoming or new Minimates, just say the word here!”

Made in China.
“… China will remain the primary source of toy manufacturing for the next 25 years at least.”