Toy review roundup
Newton Gimmick reviews the Character Options Doctor Who Cyberman (The Invasion version) figure. Excerpt: “Who wouldn’t want a tin foil robot with an accordion shoved on his chest?” (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Militaries of Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper Sideshow exclusive 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “If you’re pickier than I am about the extreme accuracy of your Star Wars troopers, you may not be as happy, but I suspect most people will love this guy.”
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Firefly (2009 version) figure. Excerpt: “He’s not quite in the league of MRS figures, but that’s primarily due to the limitations of not having swivel thighs.”
Justin Bell reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Resolute Comic Pack Destro vs. Shockblast two-pack. Excerpt: “… a pretty weak way to end the run of Comic Packs that have been more or less impressive.” (See also.)
Justin Bell reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Resolute Comic Pack Tunnel Rat vs. Storm Shadow two-pack. Excerpt: “… a pair of okay figures of okay characters.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Legacy Collection Evolutions The Padmé Amidala Legacy three-pack. Excerpt: “If you pay full price for this set, you’re not going to come away feeling good …”
Corey Tincher reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Hulk figure. Excerpt: “… a mediocre toy …”
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Watchmen Silk Spectre (Classic) figure. Excerpt: “If you only buy one Silk Spectre, make it this one.”
Darren Cilenti reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei D-03 Astrotrain figure. Excerpt: “One of the weaker Classics toys made a lot better with a more focused set of colours.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Transformers Crossovers General Grievous to Grievous Starfighter figure. Excerpt: “Recommended if you like SWTFs, and it’s the stronger of the two General Grievous toys …”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Legends class Autobot Cosmos, Rodimus, Autobot Wheelie and Warpath figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Warpath) … best of the lot.” (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
Scott Rubin (part 2) reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Legends class Autobot Wheelie, Autobot Cosmos and Rodimus figures. Excerpt: “… an absolute blast for longtime fans of the property and characters, and a fantastic deal.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Wreck-Gar figure. Excerpt: “The robot mode is fun, even with the kibble, and though the vehicle mode is small, it’s designed well and fun to play with.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Deluxe class Acid Storm figure. Excerpt: “… this is a well executed repaint.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Sinestro (Sinestro Corps version) figure. Excerpt: “… the yellow Sinestro seems to be plagued by almost chronic paint problems.”
Nathan Newell reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics “Shazam!” figure. Excerpt: “… the Big Red Cheese deserves better.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Ares Series Ultimate War Machine Wal-Mart exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… for a simple repaint, he’s not bad.” (See also.)
Lindsay reviews the Mattel Barbie Collector Pink Label Speed Racer Barbie and Ken giftset. Excerpt: “… if you’re a fan of the movie, they’re probably at least worth a look.”
Retro reviews
Updatedude reviews the Bandai Motion Revive Series (MRS) Kamen Rider Den-O (Sword Form) trading figure. Excerpt: “… I’m hard pressed to actually find any real flaws …”
Updatedude reviews the Bandai Kamen Rider Full Action Figure Kamen Rider Knight trading figure from Kamen Rider Ryuki. Excerpt: “A really solid figure …”
Tom Prankerd reviews the Beat Daiagokin Ideon Jupiter figure. Excerpt: “… the main reason this one is worthy of note is the special feature. It’s totally mental …”
Philip Reed reviews the Kenner M.A.S.K. Billboard Blast set. Excerpt: “Billboard Blast may not look like much, but the fact that it’s a micro playset makes it a great addition to any M.A.S.K. collection.”