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.
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.)
Nuu reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth God Cloth Megrez Delta Alberich figure from Saint Seiya.
Itsuki reviews the Max Factory Figma Reika Gantz 26 exclusive figure.
Yuki Bune reviews the Max Factory Figma Asahina Mikuru (Fighting Waitress version) figure from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi. (See also.)
Tom reviews the Banpresto Special Creative Model (S.C.M.) EX Gundam prize figure.
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Voyager class Desert Tracker Ratchet figure.
Yo and Alfes review the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-09 Autobot Wheelie figure.
Alfes reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-11 Chromia figure.
Hinatatiki reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-01 Optimus Prime figure. (See also.)
Ken Murasame reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-04 Sideswipe figure. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RD-07 Dead End figure. (See also.)
Red and Alfes review the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-06 Rollbar figure. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Robot Replicas Optimus Prime Tomy Direct exclusive figure. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Fast Action Battlers Double Blade Optimus Prime figure.
Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Fast Action Battlers Cannon Blast Megatron figure. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Titanium Series Hot Zone figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei D-05 Octane figure. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Guardian Team Guardian Sky (Toys ‘R’ Us Japan exclusive), Guardian Speed and Guardian Powered (Edion Group, Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera store exclusives) campaign figures. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Black figure. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Yuuki B-Shop and Tamashii Web exclusive figure from Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: Final Countdown. (See also.)
Yo reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi EVA Production Model-03 (new movie edition) Revoltech taizen emotional movements exclusive figure from Evangelion 2.0. (See also.)
Maruo reviews the Kaiyodo Assemble Borg Jarknoid XO figure. (See also.)
Maruo reviews the Bandai Final Form Ride Zecter Kabuto figure from Kamen Rider Decade. (See also.)
Nekonekokoara reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation T-R.I.P and T-700 3¾-inch-scale figures. (See also.)
Gun0826 reviews the McFarlane Toys Halo 3 Campaign Spartan-117 Master Chief (Series 3) figure. (See also.)
Gangu Shiro, Itsuki and Lem review the Bandai Mugenbine Mugen Gensei-juu Mugen Elf, Mugen Dorcus, Mugen War Scythe, Mugen Spider, Mugen Goblin and Mugen Hornet candy kits. (See also.)
Itsuki reviews the Bandai Kamen Rider Decade Hissatsu! Chouhenkei Rider Agito Tornador, Faiz Blaster, Blade Blade and FA (Fighting Action) Kamen Rider Diend candy kits.
Ebi reviews the Bandai Shinkenger Sushi Changer role-playing toy. (See also.)
Retro reviews
Yuki Bune reviews the Bandai Souchaku Henshin GE-06 Kamen Rider The Bee figure from Kamen Rider Kabuto. (See also.)
Gun0826 reviews the Hasbro Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer Silver Surfer figure.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Toy Biz Marvel Legends Showdown Booster Pack Venom figure.
Mondo reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Episode 1 Opee and Qui-Gon Jinn set. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers MA-18 Nightwatch Optimus Prime figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Screen Battles Capture of Bumblebee set. (See also.)
Toy links
Thunder Baron.
An Assemble Borg fanmode by Mr. P. (Click on the photo for a better look.)
Revenge of the Spoiler.
A Misodrill BJPM creation inspired by a plot point in the upcoming Transformers sequel.
Stikfas sinks fast.
A photo by Lesley Green.
Cobra-a-a-a!
Art by sikartist.
Toy Formers.
A Transformers-Toy Story crossover by Bleau Aquino and Ryder Aquino.
Fanmode faves
Fanmode presents a few hundred toy-related links every month and it’s possible a few may have slipped your attention. Here are ten of our favourites for May ’09.
Models by Craig.
Craig Stevens’ 12-foot long Lego rendition of Tantive IV is nothing short of astonishing.
Michael Accardi’s Autobot X.
“… custom built with the parts of about 100 ‘junker’ transformers and other robotic toys. He has over 50 points of articulation/moving parts.” (More.)
The man who beat the man.
silayjoker’s custom figure of the Filipino boxing champion, Manny Pacquiao.
M1’s DC Universe Classics Doom Patrol.
Uncanny customs of the Chief, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and Robotman.
Samurai Granny.
You’ll wish you called more often.
Beast borg.
Very creative Assemble Borg fanmodes by Shikku. (Click on the photo for a better look.)
misodrill’s Riot Loader.
An outstanding Microman-sized BJPM exo-suit.
I am Joe’s innards.
A look inside Falcon, the Brazilian-licensed G.I. Joe figure.
One more chance to smile in the light.
A photo by Mick.
A question of scale.
Erin Snyder provides an overview of Marvel and DC action figures in a variety of different scales.
Toy links
Razorclaw and Windrazor.
Beast Wars-inspired customs by pisuwo based on Revenge of the Fallen Soundwave and Knock Out.
Custom Micronauts.
“… Kichigai had a bunch of die-cast Microman Space Glider Re-pros lying around so he decided to give them away to those that wanted to participate in a custom Space Glider trade.”
The hook.
And this is why G.I. Joe should stay away from Navy seals.
ElectrIG boogal88.
A photo by JD Hancock II.
Dorae-formers.
Meow than meets the eye.
Checklist (new movie edition)
Updated Revoltech checklist with review links for the new Evangelion figures.
Toy review roundup
Corey Tincher reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Hall of Heroes Firefly figure. Excerpt: “… this is my early favorite for most fun 3.75 inch figure of the year.” (See also.)
Wes reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends The Incredible Hulk Limited Edition Hulk Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “If it weren’t for the fact that you could buy a much better Hulk on eBay for the same price as this guy, I’d have no problem recommending him.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Wolverine figure. Excerpt: “Wolverine’s X-Force costume may be graphically interesting, but it’s murder on the paint apps.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Series Legends class Autobot Hound figure. Excerpt: “… very satisfying and is worth picking up at his low price …”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Scout class Dirt Boss figure. Excerpt: “… this is a toy to play with, not to look at.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei Wheelie figure from the C-19 Minibot Spy Team set. Excerpt: “A great Legends toy that actually makes this much hated character appealing.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Lego Bionicle 8689 Toa Tahu set. Excerpt: “… he doesn’t quite look right …”
Retro reviews
Darren Cilenti reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars II C-16 Lio Convoy figure. Excerpt: “Both modes are decent but neither reaches any great heights.”
Brent Johnston reviews the Hasbro Transformers Commemorative Series III Autobot Jazz Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… this is 1980s technology and design we’re dealing with here.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Saga Legends Boba Fett figure from Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Excerpt: “This really is the best version of Boba Fett …” (See also.)
Toy links
Assemble EVA.
Neat creations using Assemble Borg and Revoltech EVA Provisional Unit-05 figures. (Click on the photos for a better look.)
Micromania. [via]
Micronauts-inspired creations using Onell Design Buildman figures.
Don’t drink and drive.
A photo by Philippe Sergent.
George Lucas (in Stormtrooper Disguise).
No, wait …
Kenner’s Beetlejuice.
Nathan Newell looks at four figures from the 1989 line.
Toys to movies, movies to toys.
“These characters mean something to someone … If they’re going to go out and purchase a plastic avatar, they want it to look like what they see on the big screen, so we try to bring it to them in all its glory.”
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.)
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the Medicom Toy Real Action Heroes Kamen Rider Kuuga (Mighty Form) Deluxe Type 2009 1/6-scale figure.
Damien Sancho (part 2) reviews the CM’s Corporation Brave Gohkin Mugen Calibur (Miyazawa Model version) figure from Special Armored Batallion Dorvack.
Yo reviews the Bandai Mugenbine Mugen Gensei-juu Mugen Elf, Mugen Dorcus, Mugen War Scythe, Mugen Spider, Mugen Goblin and Mugen Hornet candy kits.
Mojya and Nuu review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi EVA Provisional Unit-05 (new movie edition) figure from Evangelion 2.0.
Yo reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi EVA Production Model-02 (new movie edition) figure from Evangelion 2.0.
F2 reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi EVA Test Type-01 (new movie edition) figure from Evangelion 2.0.
Nuu reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi EVA Production Model-03 (new movie edition) Revoltech taizen emotional movements exclusive figure from Evangelion 2.0.
Gamu and K3 review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi Gurren and Lagann set from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. (See also.)
Yo and Yuki Bune review the Bandai Final Form Ride Zecter Kabuto figure from Kamen Rider Decade.
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Autobot Wheelie figure.
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Autobot Skids figure.
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Chromia figure.
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Scout class Depthcharge figure.
Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Timelines Thunderclash Botcon 2009 exclusive figure.
Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Timelines Landshark Botcon 2009 exclusive figure.
Ebi reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-01 Optimus Prime figure. (See also.)
Yo reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RD-01 Megatron figure. (See also.)
Toybu reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-04 Sideswipe figure. (See also.)
Red reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RD-08 Dirt Boss figure. (See also.)
Mondo (part 2) reviews the Bandai Super Imaginative Chogokin (S.I.C.) Kamen Rider Gaoh and Kintaros Imagin set from Kamen Rider Den-O. (See also.)
Shishioh and Tom review the Bandai Robot Tamashii Nirvash type the End figure from Eureka Seven. (See also.)
Gangu Shiro reviews the Bandai Go-Onger DX Engine Gattai GunBir-Oh (black version) Toy’s Dream Project limited edition set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Kabaya Keitai Changer Godmobileder candy kit. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Kabaya Keitai Changer Elephanshot candy kit. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Kabaya Keitai Changer Wolfgear candy kit. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Bandai Minipla Shinkenger Samurai Gattai DaiTenkuu Kabuto Origami, Kajiki Origami and Tora Origami candy kits. (See also.)
Gangu Shiro reviews the Bandai Shinkenger Sakanamaru role-playing toy.
Gangu Shiro reviews the Bandai Shinkenger Sushi Changer role-playing toy.
Retro reviews
Reisende reviews the Max Factory Bio Fighter Collection 05 Guyver-1 (Image Head Plus version) figure.
Mondo reviews the DC Direct 52 Batwoman figure.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Takara Microman Micro Action Series MA-29 Ayanami Rei (Plug Suit version) and MA-30 Asuka Langley (Plug Suit version) figures from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Toy Biz Marvel Legends Showdown Booster Pack Captain America figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Robot Masters RM-01 G1 Convoy (black version) Dengeki Hobby Magazine mail-order figure
Red reviews the Takara Transformers Micron Densetsu MM-05 Race Micron set.
Esuyu reviews the Takara Transformers Galaxy Force EZ Collection Starscream figure.
Toy links
Swamp Thing and Abigail.
Fantastic customs by Rafaelo Rabelo.
Tetsu-u-u-o!
Kyle Robinson improved the McFarlane Toys figure with additional joints and an additional optional arm.
Taskmaster (ver. UDON).
A custom by RandysActionFigures.
Prime time.
Seen at the Philippine Toy Convention 2009.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space.
No, wait …
Bad Company: Soldiers in Box.
A new generation of plastic toy soldiers.