Big eyes
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Toy review roundup
Shocka reviews the JAKKS Pacific Rocky Adrian figure.
Michael Crawford reviews the DC Direct Deluxe Collector Figure Bizarro 13-inch figure.
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Davy Jones 1/6-scale figure.
Michael Crawford reviews the Toynami Futurama Kif Kroker figure.
Michael Crawford reviews the Hasbro Indiana Jones Indiana Jones (whip-cracking action version), Colonel Dovchenko and Ugha Warrior figures.
Fred Meyer and Justin Bell review the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Baroness, Cobra Commander (with MASS crystals), Major Bludd, Python Officer, Roadblock, Snake Eyes (Arctic Trooper version) and Flint (Tiger Force version) figures.
Nick Zurawski reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Viper figure. (See also.)
NekroDave reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Transforming Beast Master Megazord set. (See also.)
Shogundan reviews the Taito Super Mechanics Arcadia (Galaxy Express 999 movie version) toy. (See also.)
Shogundan reviews the Taito Super Mechanics Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Yamato toy.
Retro reviews
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Low Light (version 6) Direct To Consumer and Toys R Us exclusive figure. (See also.)
The eyes have it
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by code poet.
Toy links
Jin Saotome’s custom Fallout 3 power suit.
“… the most elaborate paint job I’ve done …”
Ultra Magnus.
An impressive custom figure based on the Transformers Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime. (Click on the thumbnails for a closer look.)
Microman Military Force Cobra Commander.
A custom figure by Vintage.
The claw.
Monsterbrick is building a Lego robot. (More.)
Ah, hell.
It’s going to be one of those days.
Commander Modesty.
A fine portrait of Sky Lynx by RamenJunkie.
Lego in love.
A sweet photo by Daniel.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Hulk.
Filled with rage and craving pizza.
Poe Ghostal on DC Universe Classics’ retail distribution.
“There’s lot of evidence Mattel has learned from their mistakes …”
Tamashii Web’s English section launches. [via]
“A webzine made by and for adults who love collectible toys!” Specifically, Bandai toys.
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A Creative Commons-licensed photo by aikijuanma.
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.
Kaz reviews the BBI Elite Force Gen-II SWAT Team Sheriffs Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Morris 1/6 scale figure.
Ken Murasame reviews the Banpresto Special Creative Model (SCM) Gundam Dynames prize figure from the Gundam 00 series.
Ganhoo reviews the Bandai DX Phone Braver 7 toy from the Keitai Sosakan 7 series. (See also.)
Gun0826 reviews the Bandai Minipla Keitai Sosakan 7 Phone Braver 7 candy toy. (See also.)
Hima-toy reviews the Bandai Saint Cloth Myth Scylla Io figure from the Saint Seiya series.
Shishioh reviews the Bandai Saint Cloth Myth Chrysaor Krishna figure from the Saint Seiya series. (See also.)
Hima-toy reviews the Yamato Macross Plus YF-21 1/60-scale figure.
Gamu reviews the CM’s Corporation Sunrise Mecha Action Series Shadow Flare (weathering version) and Zerberus VR-Maxima figures from the Votoms Blue Knight Weather Version event exclusive set.
Ken Murasame reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Regult from the Macross TV series. (See also.)
Ebi reviews the Takara Tomy Tomica Hero Rescue Force Rescue Vehicle Series DX Rescue Striker and Rescue Commander set.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Premium Series MA-22 Battle Mode Bumblebee figures. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-02 Bumble figure. (See also.)
Hinatatiki reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei D-02 Starscream figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Movie MD-09 Bonecrusher figure.
Machu, Mojya and Cagalli-bi review the Max Factory Figma Takamachi Nanoha (Barrier Jacket version) figure from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series.
Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Fraulein Revoltech Amami Haruka (Gothic Princess version) figure from The Idolmaster game. (See also.)
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Atelier-Sai Duel Maid Elise (normal version) trading figure.
Retro reviews
Reisende reviews the Yamato Macross Zero VF-0A 1/60-scale figure.
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Metal Material Model GQ Sword Impulse Gundam and Blast Impulse Gundam from the Gundam SEED Destiny series.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hasbro Transformers Beast Machines Buzzsaw figure.
Gun0826 reviews the Toy Biz Marvel Legends Showdown Human Torch figure.
Vintage reviews the Toy Biz Marvel Legends Showdown Ghost Rider figure.
Mondo reviews the McFarlane Toys Spawn The Movie Malebolgia figure.
Space Ranger
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by Josh McConnell.
Toy links
Galactica Convoy.
Gonrikiya somehow managed to combine Transformers Henkei Convoy, Super Link Rodimus Convoy (normal and black variants) and Galaxy Convoy’s trailer.
Serpent Society.
Custom Cobra, Death Adder, Sidewinder and Viper figures.
Yo Joe.
“I remember being a kid and not being able to have the toys because they came with guns. We had a strict no gun policy when I was young and this was one line I could not have.”
Doctor Who Toys.
“… the latest information about new Doctor Who toys.”
Buzz Lightyear to the rescue!
“NASA will launch the Disney character Buzz Lightyear aboard space shuttle Discovery on May 31 … the 12-inch-tall action figure will partner with astronauts to deliver daily blog journals from space and launch a series of educational games and online sessions related to the mission.”
Rescue
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by dierk schaefer.
In Optimus Prime We Trust
Optimus Prime comes in all shapes.
Optimus Prime is metal.
Visit Art From Steel for more neat sculptures. (Related.)