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Toy review roundup
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Ocean Warrior Aquaman figure. Excerpt: “This is just an ugly costume, and they matched it quite well, meaning it’s an ugly figure too.”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Ocean Warrior Aquaman figure. Excerpt: “… because of the odd way Aquaman is hunched in the package, my Aquaman’s head was completely locked in a ‘looking up” position.”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Booster Gold (modern variant) figure. Excerpt: “… one of the best-looking DCUC figures to date.”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Kid Flash figure. Excerpt: “More than anything, the small size of this figure disappoints me.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Captain Atom figure. Excerpt: “It took me three tries to get a really good Captain Atom.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Tomb Raider Legend Lara Croft 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “The bottom line is that this isn’t a cheap figure – but it feels like one, because there are just too many annoyances …” (Related.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Ghost H.A.W.K. with Lift Ticket set. Excerpt: “It’s a good-lookin’ vehicle, inside and out.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Super Legends Gold Ranger figure from Power Rangers Zeo. Excerpt: “The figure is very nicely made.”
Michael Crawford reviews the DC Direct Watchmen The Comedian (flashback variant) and Dr. Manhattan (translucent variant) Diamond Comics exclusive figures. Excerpt: “… when it comes to Manhattan, if you can only have one, get the variant.”
Retro reviews
Josh Larimer reviews the Bandai Machine Robo BH-02 Mach Blaster figure from Machine Robo Battle Hackers. Excerpt: “I just can’t get excited about it …” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Signature Series Mr. Fantastic figure. Excerpt: “Demonstrating the stretching powers of Mister Fantastic on a CLOTH-COSTUMED figure is a first.”
Toy links
Prime Module.
Transformers Henkei Convoy gets a custom trailer and a transforming Roller. (Click on the images for a better look.)
Bumblebee.
This neat frenzy_rumble custom features clever use of magnets to facilitate the battle mode helmet. (More.)
Assemble Titan Thunder Blade.
A super robot Assemble Borg fanmode consisting of parts from Mr. Assemble, Baron and Cyber and three Barrels Speeder sets. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Felix the Cat.
A Lego MOC by Johnny Tang.
Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan.
An anime-inspired Busou Shinki creation by Gullwing.
Organic toys a little too organic.
“Debbie Fitzgerald discovered an infestation of worms in the pet toy after purchasing the item from a Meijer store.”
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.)
Gamu reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Pegasus Seiya (broken Final Bronze Cloth version) Figure Ou exclusive figure from Saint Seiya. (See also.)
Mondo reviews the Hasbro The Incredible Hulk Gamma Charged Abomination figure.
Taoo reviews the Beagle Mospeada Armor Cycle VR-052F Variable Type (Stick Bernard version) 1/10-scale set. (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
Damien Sancho (part 2) reviews the Bandai DX Chogokin GE-45 RVF-25 Messiah Valkyrie Luca Angelloni Custom from Macross Frontier. (See also.)
Natsume reviews the Volks Muv-Luv Alternative A3 Takemikaduchi Type-00C (2009 release version) figure. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the Medicos Entertainment JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Silver Chariot figure. (See also.)
Soh-dr reviews the Bandai S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kuuga (Titan Form) figure. (See also.)
Mojya and Tom review the Bandai S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kuuga (Mighty Form) figure. (See also.)
Tom reviews the Bandai S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider New Den-O (Strike Form) Yahoo! Japan limited figure from Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: Final Countdown. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Bandai S.H. Figuarts Momotaros Imagin DX Set from Kamen Rider Den-O. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech SP XAN Dengeki Hobby Magazine 10th anniversary exclusive figure from Super Robot Wars Z. (See also.)
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the FansProject Transformers Classics TFX-01 City Commander Ultra Magnus upgrade kit. (See also.)
Onbashira reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-16 Dinobot figure from Beast Wars. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-10 Streak figure. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-17 Hot Rod figure from Transformers Micron Densetsu. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-19 Minibot Spy Team set. (See also.)
Hinatatiki reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Disney Label Mickey Mouse Trailer Monochrome figure. (See also.)
Kanon reviews the Banpresto Gundam Series Humable Model God Gundam prize figure.
G.S.R. reviews the Kabaya Linebarrel Model Linebarrel candy kit. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Bandai Minipla Samurai Gattai Shinken Oh candy kits from Shinkenger. (See also.)
Retro reviews
Misodrill reviews the Takara Microman Death King figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars C-3 Cheetas (green eyes version) figure.
Yo reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars C-5 Rattle and Hasbro Transformers Beast Wars Transmetal Rattrap figures. (See also.)
Red reviews the Takara Transformers C-64 Seaspray figure.
Gun0826 (part 2) reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Valor vs. Venom Ninja Battles Collection Snake Eyes and Swamp Rat set. (See also.)
Toy links
Cobr-aargh!
Oooh, ahhh, that’s how it always starts. Then later there’s running and screaming.
Look upon Eternity.
A very cool fastfreddie custom.
The baddest man in the world.
“Jakks did a 6" version of Clubber that I love but I wanted a 12" version to hang with my vintage Mr. T 12" figures.”
“… pretty good-looking, if I do say so myself.”
“Totally repainted Voyager Class Starscream, with custom made blasters.”
Colossus and Big Foot.
Two Assemble Borg fanmodes using parts from Revoltech figures.
I know Kung Fu.
A photo by BAM POP!
Here’s Joe.
A photo by Harry Hendriks.
Minimate Factory. [via]
“… a resource for fans of Art Asylum’s Minimate block figures who would like to add something to their collection through the work of their own two hands.”