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Takara Action Hero Pro: Strike a pose
Strike a pose 25/52.

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.

Ganhoo (part 2, part 3), Gamu (part 2, part 3) and Shishioh (part 2, part 3) review the Bandai Soul of Chogokin (SOC) GX-40 God Mars set from the Rokushin Gattai God Mars series. (See also.) Meanwhile, Ken-O compares the new set with the 1982 Popy version.

The G and Hikutori review the Konami Busou Shinki Fighter Asuka figure. (See also.)

Goe reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Siren Eukrante (black version) Dengeki Hobby Magazine limited edition figure. (See also.)

Shishioh reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider The Next Kamen Rider 2 figure. (See also.)

Shishioh reviews the Bandai Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Kiva (Kiva Form) figure. (See also.)

Ebi reviews the Bandai Battle Dragon Series DX Castle Shoodoran toy from the Kamen Rider Kiva series.

Machu reviews the Kaiyodo Fraulein Revoltech Pocco figure from Yamashita Shunya’s Sweet Dreams art book. (See also.)

Shishioh reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Getter Robo 1 (OVA version) figure. (See also.)

Syuuamamori reviews the Banpresto Max Factory Figma.BP Lelouch Lamperouge figure from the Code Geass series. (See also.)

Damien Sancho reviews the Banpresto Special Creative Model EX Zaku Reality Collection MS-06S Zaku II (Char’s, Desert colour and Winter colour versions) figures. (See also.)

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Movie MD-15 Dreadwing figure. (See also.)

Ganhoo review the Bandai Chogokin GE-34 Engine Speedor and GE-35 Engine Bus-On and Engine Bearrv, and GE-36 Engine Birca and Engine Gunpherd toys from the Go-Onger series.

Retro reviews

Shishioh reviews the Bandai Equip and Prop Vol. 6 Kiba and Pendant set from the Garo series.

Pokotannu reviews the Takara Action Hero Series R-A05 Madan Delta Shadow set from the Madan Senki Ryukendo series.

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hasbro Transformers Robots in Disguise Storm Jet figure.

Ken-O reviews the Long Henkei Gattai The Space Pirates Dead Wolf set.

Aw, shucks

Takara Action Hero Pro: Strike a pose
Strike a pose 26/52.

Toy links

Battle Queen Predator.
This 1/6-scale custom by Jimbob-Wan is undoubtedly the deadlier of the species.

WolveHulk.
Say hello to the ultimate in adolescent power fantasies courtesy of a custom by Mack D.K.

Battle-damaged Baroness.
It’s remarkable how the damage incurred affected only the costume and only in safe-for-work areas.

Collin David visits Mezco Toyz. [via]
“… Mike Drake, Director Of Special Projects & Administrator from Mezco invited me for a personal tour around their offices in Queens, NY …”

Marx Toy Museum to close.
“It really breaks our hearts to have to do this …” One toy fan aims to rescue it. (See also.)