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Takara Tomy Action Hero Pro: Strike a pose
The Action Hero Pro does 200 one-armed push-ups before having a bowl of gravel for breakfast and then punching Chuck Norris in the groin.

For fun.

Toy links

Micro Exellis.
Matt Doughty’s Microman/Micronauts-inspired custom of his own creation.

Their War.
A very cool photo-comic showcasing Ambrose Yin‘s custom work.

Dolls Party 15. [via]
A fascinating six-minute video covering the 2006 Super Dollfies event.

Crazy Ind’n trailer. [via]
A movie using action figures.

Puking dolls.
An advertising campaign for an amusement park.

Hammer Rock power up.
Hidocker experimented with various weaponry for this Zoids figure.

Smoking kills

Smoking Kills by Näystin
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by Näystin.

Toy review roundup

Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Star Wars R2-KT San Diego Comic Con exclusive figure. Excerpt: “It’s not often that I review a toy that has a very poignant story behind it.” A very thoughtful review.

Swftoys reviews the Tomy Direct Real Action Doll Collection Die-cast Darth Vader figure. Excerpt: “I do find the price of Tomy Direct’s Vader rather dear after reviewing its quality.”

Dave Van Domelen reviews the Lego Exo-Force 8107 Fight for the Golden Tower set. Excerpt: “Decent piece of low-footprint scenery and an okay vehicle, but the lack of a mech is a big part of why I didn’t buy it until it had dropped to 75% off.”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Minicon Predator Attack Team set. Excerpt: “This is a fun little trio, even if the budget changes axed some of their paint apps.”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Fantastic Four Mr. Fantastic figure. Excerpt: “The ‘stretched out’ look is going to turn a lot of people off, but that’s their loss.”

Adam Pawlus reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Duke figure from the 5-figure box set. Excerpt: “Depending on what floats your boat, Duke could be either the best thing to happen to you or a real turkey.”

Ben Yee reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Deluxe Dropkick figure. Excerpt: “Dropkick is one of my favorite deluxe sized figures in this line.”

Scott Rubin reviews the Stikfas Dark Samurai and Samurai with Stallion kits (part 2). Excerpt: “The sides of the newer boxes show off customizers’ creations (the results of the website promotion) and other available varieties.”

Scott Rubin reviews the Bandai Dragonball Z Hybrid Action Super Saiyan Son Gohan, Cell and Trunks figures. Excerpt: “These three figures represent the best of Dragonball Z and the Hybrid Action line.”

CJ Stunkard reviews the Jakks Rocky VI Michael Buffer, Mason Dixon, Mike Tyson and Rocky Balboa figures. Excerpt: “They are great toys, both playable and displayable.”

EVA Unit 4A reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Scout Skyblast Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “So, more because it is a repaint that I agree with … I recommend getting Skyblast.” He also reviewed the Air Raid version.

Rob Braun reviews the 2003 Bandai Master Grade Strike Gundam with Aile Striker kit from the Gundam SEED series. Excerpt: “… the Strike Gundam is another welcome addition to the Master Grade collection.”