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.)
Ramuna and Koshihara Hitoshi review the Bandai Soul of Chogokin (SOC) Energer-Z figure from Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen.
Mojya reviews the Max Factory S.O.G.Max Otoha Karas figure. (See also.)
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Marvel Transformers Crossovers Spider-man and Iron Man set.
Hinatatiki reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Transformers Crossovers Darth Vader/Death Star figure.
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Blazemaster figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen RA-16 Dune Runner figure.
Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Legends class Autobot Wheelie figure. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Black RX figure. (See also.)
K3 reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii Masurao figure from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii Gundam Exia Repair II Tamashii Web exclusive replacement parts from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Soh-dr reviews the Bandai Final Form Ride Faiz Blaster, Kiva Arrow and Agito Tornador figures from Kamen Rider Decade. (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
Ken Murasame reviews the Max Factory Figma Sonsaku Hakufu figure from Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians. (See also.)
Shishioh reviews the Max Factory Figma Asahina Mikuru (Fighting Waitress version) figure from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi. (See also.)
Yo reviews the Bandai Minipla Kiwamero Shinkenger Kyoryu Origami candy kit. (See also.)
Ebi reviews the Bandai DX K-Touch role-playing toy from Kamen Rider Decade. (See also.)
Retro reviews
Ramuna reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-07E Limited Energer Z Go Nagai Debut 40th anniversary exhibition limited figure. (See also.)
Red reviews the Hasbro Transformers Action Masters Grimlock with Anti-Tank Cannon figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Super Link SC-15 Landmine figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers TF-01 Sixbuilder set.
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Sideswipe.
A very cool Transformers-inspired Lego MOC by seniorgronk. (More. See also.)
Tags: Lego, MOC, Transformers
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Black Thing.
An imposing Assemble Borg mecha fanmode by shikku. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Tags: Assemble Borg, fanmode
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Hail to the Predaking. [via]
“… he was just another brick in the G1 line. And, he was way out of proportion. So with my new Dremel tool, I made some modifications.” (More.)
Tags: custom, Transformers
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Me Grimlock king.
Very nice art by Laurent Libessart.
Tags: art, Transformers
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“Get to de CHOPPA!”
A Dutch Schaefer custom by rowdy.
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The Baroness.
rateeg went to work improving the movie figure.
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Castle Greyskull.
A 70cm-tall maquette by ddg. (Be sure to check out the fantastic statues on the site.)
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My Little Evil Lord of Destruction.
It was apparently Panthor’s day off.
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Worst jobs in the Empire.
Mike Stimpson highlights the work of the 604th Transport Hygiene Squad.