Back the team in green

Cowboys vs Giants by Ozone Ferd
A photo by Ozone Ferd. (Creative Commons-licensed.)

Toy review roundup

Michael Crawford reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Crime Stopper Batman, The Demon, Etrigan and Penguin figures. Excerpt: “… here’s a line of figures that I didn’t see until December 18th, that may end up taking my pick for the best line of the year.” (See also.)

Atom reviews the Yamato Garland (Factory Color version) from the Megazone 23 series. Excerpt: “… a solid toy and a fine collectible …”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Brood Queen Build-A-Figure. Excerpt: “This is a figure that is unquestionably more than the sum of its parts.”

David Yeh reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Captain America, Bucky and Hydra Soldier figures. Excerpt: “Three series later and I’m still on the fence.” (See also: 1, 2, 3.)

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Black Knight figure. Excerpt: “Some people are sure to be upset that Marvel Legends went with this costume for the Black Knight figure, but it will still look good mixed in with the rest of the 6″ plastic Avengers.”

Artemis reviews the DC Direct Wonder Woman Circe figure. Excerpt: “… this is a great example of how it’s not what you’re given, it’s what you do with it.”

Thomas Wheeler reviews the Mattel Justice League Unlimited Orion figure. Excerpt: “… a worthwhile addition to any Justice League collection of action figures …”

Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Transformers Commemorative Edition Soundwave Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive figure. Excerpt: “SOUNDWAVE certainly has my highest recommendation!”

Mr. Stinkhead reviews the Aoshima 1/12 scale Power Loader limited edition set from the Aliens movie. Excerpt: “… once you really get it in your hands, you can see that is well worth the money.”

ExVee reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Sound Fury Jaguar Ranger figure. Excerpt: “… as a basic figure, it works pretty well …”

ExVee reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Evil Space Alien figure. Excerpt: “If you’re happy enough to leave it in a fixed pose on a shelf, you’d probably be rather happy with this figure.”

Thomas Wheeler reviews the 2006 Bandai Gundam Mobile Suit in Action AMX-003 Gaza-C (Haman Karn Custom) from the Z Gundam series. Excerpt: “… it’s not quite as extensively detailed as other Mobile Suits I have in my collection.”

Josh Bernard reviews the LSA Combo bootleg of the Popy DX Dairugger XV toy. Excerpt: “This bootleg is worth getting, if only for the sword for your legit Voltron.”

Tis the season

They are back ! by fdecomite.
A photo by fdecomite. (Creative Commons-licensed.)

Toy links

Lego Zoids Liger Zero.
“Everything is made out of Lego pieces with the exception of the tail-end.”

Serpentor custom. [via]
A G.I. Joe custom by Darko.

A Playmobil Nativity.
“Jesus has 4 points of articulation!!!”

Action figure Nativity.
Behold, there came wise men, strong in the Force, bearing office supplies.

Toyfare Top Toys of 2007: No. 10
And number 9.