Toy review roundup
yo go re reviews the Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight Kabuki figure. Excerpt: “… Shocker Toys did a better job on these toys than anyone expected they would.”
Michael Crawford reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation T-600, T-700, T-R.I.P and Marcus (Battle Damage version) 3¾-inch-scale figures. Excerpt: “These are quite a bit better than the 3 3/4" Star Trek line from Playmates, also on pegs right now, and they’re a bit better than I’ve seen most folks giving them credit for.” (See also.)
Philip Reed reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe The Thing figure. Excerpt: “… if it wasn’t for The Thing’s articulation this would be a great action figure.”
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Activators Cliffjumper figure. Excerpt: “… a great little figure, with a very welcome retooled head …” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Activators Thundercracker figure. Excerpt: “While the indigo and purple is an interesting idea, this isn’t really Thundercracker.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Series Legends class Megatron figure. Excerpt: “Megatron’s not really imposing at this scale, but this is a good effort …”
EVA Unit 4A reviews the Bandai Macross Origin of Valkyrie VF-1A Super Valkyrie (Maximilian Jenius version) 1/55-scale figure. Excerpt: “While it would have been nice to see Max’s VF-1S come out in 1/55 scale (which has the same livery as this one does), this one is equally appreciated …”
EVA Unit 4A reviews the Bandai Macross Origin of Valkyrie VF-1A Super Valkyrie (Ichijo Hikaru version) 1/55-scale figure. Excerpt: “… the big issue is the alignment of the parts that make up the Fighter Mode’s main chassis/Battroid Mode’s torso. Put simply- on all four sets they seem to be loose-fitting.”
Jeff Parker reviews the Enterbay 24 Jack Bauer 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “… enough of a WOW factor to make you feel pretty darn happy with your purchase.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Warp Collection Kirk 6-inch figure. Excerpt: “… I know the kind of figure the Diamond Select/Art Asylum could turn out, and this one just isn’t quite as good – it’s a little plainer, a little rougher, a little less versatile, a little less accessorised.” (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Warp Collection Kirk, Spock and Cadet Uhura 6-inch figures. Excerpt: “This scale doesn’t have the quality of the larger figures, or the playsets of the smaller, making it my least favorite of the three.” (See also.)
Philip Reed reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Galaxy Collection Original Spock 3¾-inch figure. Excerpt: “I’m probably going to be unfairly harsh on every part of this toy …”
Dr. Nightmare reviews the SOTA Toys Street Fighter Revolution Dhalsim figure. Excerpt: “… it is a pretty fun toy once you work-out all the kinks.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Lego Bionicle 8691 Phantoka Antroz set. Excerpt: “Befitting his nearly-the-villain status, Antroz is a pretty imposing figure of a Makuta …”
Retro review
Ben Mininberg reviews the Bandai Capsule Popynica Voltes V CPA-14 Volt Cruiser, CPA-15 Volt Bomber, CPA-16 Volt Panzer, CPA-23 Volt Frigate and CPA-24 Volt Lander prize toys. Excerpt: “All combined, Voltes V is solid and well proportioned, just like the big DX Chogokin toy it emulates.” (See also.)