Toy review roundup
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Sideways, Sideswipe, Rampage and Breakaway figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Breakaway) It may end up being a pegwarmer, which is a shame, as it’s probably the best overall TOY (i.e. thing for a kid to play with) of the wave.”
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Scout class Ransack figure. Excerpt: “… a mightily impressive effort for the first Transformers biplane.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Series Legends class Jazz figure. Excerpt: “… Jazz’s biggest failing is an injudicious lack of paint in some areas …”
Nathan Newell reviews the Onell Design Glyos System Series Naras Buildman figure. Excerpt: “$8 for a 3-inch figure seems a bit pricey, but it isn’t that bad considering this is a small-scale production toy.”
Newton Gimmick reviews the Disney Store Buzz Lightyear exclusive 5-inch figure. Excerpt: “… if you’re looking for a smaller Buzz Lightyear or one to fit in with your other toy lines, I can’t recommend this guy enough.”
Corey Tincher reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Iron Man (classic version) figure. Excerpt: “I’m going to start out by being blunt: This Iron Man toy is ugly …”
Newton Gimmick reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe The Thing figure. Excerpt: “This version of Ben Grimm would have to finish in the top 5 I’d think, which is certainly a compliment, but he falls short …”
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Giganta figure. Excerpt: “I’ll admit it, Giganta made it by on her looks.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Despero figure. Excerpt: “… all appearances to the contrary, this isn’t Despero at all …” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Gentleman Ghost figure. Excerpt: “… a solid winner. So to speak.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Mr. Terrific figure. Excerpt: “Overall it’s a good figure …” (See also.)
Toy links
Traffic is hell.
A cool photo of Dinky Toys cars.
Squirrels … why did it have to be squirrels?
A photo by Chris McVeigh.
Cobra-a-a-a!
This plan is foolproo- … dammit.
Alter Lego.
Digirama by Hans.
Master of the Universe.
Art by Stjepan Sejic.