Toy review roundup
Michael Crawford reviews the Amok Time Night of the Living Dead Cemetery Zombie 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “The price is about right, with quality work all around …”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Comic Packs Commander Keller and Galactic Marine Wal-Mart exclusive set from the Star Wars: Republic comic. Excerpt: “For anyone who enjoys building a Clone Army as a major part of their Star Wars action figure collection, this particular comic two-pack is definitely a must-have.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Hulk She-Hulk figure. Excerpt: “… this She-mini-Hulk is a bitter pill to swallow.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Comic Pack Destro and Cpl. Breaker set. Excerpt: “If you see this set for a price you like, go for it.” (See also.)
C.J. Stunkard reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe DVD Battles Set 1 from The M.A.S.S. Device. Excerpt: “… a pure steal.” (See also.)
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Dirge figure. Excerpt: “The engineering is iffy, but Dirge scores high for sheer shelf presence.”
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Galvatron figure. Excerpt: “… my piece is pretty stable, so unlike some reviews that say he’s not playable, I’ll have to disagree.” (See also.)
Tom Prankerd reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Deluxe class Sunstreaker figure. Excerpt: “This really is a pearl of a figure …” (See also.)
Engineernerd reviews the Hasbro Indiana Jones German Soldiers two-pack from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Excerpt: “… you need some whip fodder in a figure line.” (See also.)
Retro reviews
Leonardo Flores reviews the Bandai Spiral Zone Optional Backpack Unit Personal Floater 1/12-scale accessory. Excerpt: “… I never really liked the look of the backpack on the figure …”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Power of the Jedi Darth Maul with Sith Attack Droid set. (See also.)
Toy links
Hot Toys chief sculptor Yulli interviewed.
“… I usually take 2-3 weeks for each head.”
Justice League of Bionicle.
Matt Armstrong’s creative Lego Bionicle MOCs.
Poisonous Brew.
A dangerous-looking Microman custom by Misodrill.
Futuron Don.
“… the day to day life of an average LEGO spacer, venturing out into the world around him.”
Ball Buster. [via]
“It’s a family game. Fun for children … and for adults it’s exciting.”
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.)
Pokotannu reviews the FansProject Transformers Classics TFX-01 City Commander Ultra Magnus upgrade kit.
Shishioh, Gamu and Hima-toy review the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Sea Emperor Poseidon (Royal Ornament Edition) figure from the Saint Seiya manga.
Hima-toy reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Sea Emperor Poseidon figure from the Saint Seiya anime.
Gamu reviews the Bandai Movie Realization Batman and Bat-pod set from The Dark Knight.
Goe (part 2) and Hima-toy review the Bandai S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) Kamen Rider Den-O Gun Form and Ryutaros Imagin set.
Ken Murasame reviews the MegaHouse Action Works Ultraman Mebius figure.
Ganhoo reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou Sasuraiger figure. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Bandai S.I.C. Classics 2008 Kamen Rider 1 figure.
Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Hokuto No Ken Revolution A Member of ZEED figure. (See also.)
Toybu reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-08 Prowl figure. (See also.)
Yuki Bune reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei Skywarp Toy Hobby Market exclusive figure. (See also.)
Nekonekokoara reviews the Suntory Boss Coffee Rainbow Mountain Blend Transformers Campaign Cradon exclusive figure. (See also.)
Len reviews the Bandai HCM Pro OO Gundam 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam OO series. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Bandai In Action Offshoot Knightmare Frame Lancelot Conquester figure from Code Geass. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Max Factory Figma Hatsune Miku figure from Vocaloid2 Character Vocal Series. (See also.)
Shishioh reviews the Max Factory Figma Nagato Yuki (evil witch version) from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya series. (See also.)
K3 reviews the Max Factory Figma Fate T. Harlaown (Barrier Jacket version) figure from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series. (See also.)
K3 reviews the Max Factory Figma Takamachi Nanoha (Barrier Jacket version) figure from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series. (See also.)
Retro reviews
G.S.R. (part 2) reviews the Bandai Winspector Chaku Ka Shirei Special Set.
G.S.R. reviews the Bandai Super Real Voice DX Firetector figure from the Winspector series.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars II C-16 Black LioConvoy (Comics Bom Bom Original) Toys ‘R’ Us Japan exclusive figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers D-59 Jaguar and World’s Smallest Transformers GTF-05 Soundwave with Jaguar trading figures.
Toy links
Revoltech Daimos.
A custom figure by Damien Sancho.
Paladin.
An excellent custom of the Marvel mercenary.
Ghost Rider.
More fine work from Jin Saotome.
Pirates gattai.
A good-looking Mugenbine fanmode by RN6RSZ. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Robo ver. Asoblock.
Gun0826 took inspiration from a Gasaraki mecha for this neat fan-creation.
Enter the Ninjabot.
A cool digirama of Transformers Animated Prowl in action.
Gotta have standards.
Experience teaching how to play pretend, ABCs, 123s and how to be a friend isn’t sufficient qualification to get you into Mace Windu’s Attack Battalion.
Boskoes Toys profiled.
“Danielle Palmer and her husband, Benjamin Derr, of Lewisburg, owners of Boskoes Toys, have made hundreds of action figures in the past three years.”
The toy show.
“Those who buy antique and vintage toys as an investment compose the smallest of the categories. Then there are those who buy the toys they used to have as children for the nostalgia of it, and the serious buyers who purchase collectable toys as a hobby.”
Star Wars: The Really Expanded Universe.
“A bleary-eyed C-3PO, a disturbingly angelic Darth Vader, and Daitarn 3, together at last.”
S.H.Figuarts checklist
Updated Jul. 7
Debuting in February 2008, the S.H.Figuarts line showcases Bandai’s latest action figure design. The name is either derived from “Souchaku Henshin Figure Arts” or “Simple style and Heroic action Figure Arts” (the company vacillates between the two on its own site).
Emphasising sculpting and articulation, S.H.Figuarts eschews the gimmicks and edgy design aesthetics of Bandai’s Souchaku Henshin and S.I.C. lines. The 14cm-tall figures in the series generally retail for between 2200yen to 2500yen making them a great choice for fans looking for a pure action figure representation of their favourite heroes.
The following checklist lists the figures released thus far and includes links to Japanese reviews with a generous amount of photos.
Kamen Rider V3 (released Feb. ’08)
Reviews: Mojya, SR../Blood Zwei, Goe.
Kamen Rider 1 (The Next version) (released Feb. ’08)
Reviews: Goe, SR../Blood Zwei, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider 2 (released 29 Mar. ’08)
Reviews: Shishioh, G.S.R., SR../Blood Zwei.
Shocker Rider (released 28 Jun. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, G.S.R., Kaz.
Kick Hopper (released 9 Aug. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Mojya, G.S.R..
Punch Hopper (released 9 Aug. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Mojya, Syuuamamori.
Deneb Imagin (released 30 Aug. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, G.S.R., Ebi.
Domon Kasshu (released 27 Sep. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Sousuke, Syuuamamori.
Kamen Rider Kabuto (released 25 Oct. ’08)
Reviews: SR../Blood Zwei, Goe, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Gatack (released 22 Nov. ’08)
Reviews: SR../Blood Zwei, Gamu, Goe.
Kamen Rider Caucasus (released 29 Nov. ’08)
Reviews: G.S.R., Gamu, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Hercus (released 20 Dec. ’08)
Reviews: Mojya, Gamu, Tom.
Kamen Rider Ketaros (released 20 Dec. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Kaz, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto (released 31 Jan. ’09)
Reviews: Shishioh, Mojya, Goe.
Urataros Imagin (released 31 Jan. ’09)
Reviews: Natsume, Nekonekokoara, Tom.
Momotaros Imagin DX set (released 28 Feb. ’09)
Reviews: Kaz, Yo, Nekonekokoara.
Momotaros Imagin (released 28 Feb. ’09)
Reviews: coming soon!
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Mighty Form) (released 28 Mar. ’09)
Reviews: SR../Blood Zwei, Gamu, Soh-dr.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Titan Form) (released 28 Mar. ’09)
Reviews: Mojya, Soh-dr, SR../Blood Zwei.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Pegasus Form) (released 25 Apr. ’09)
Reviews: Mojya, Goe, Yo.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Dragon Form) (released 25 Apr. ’09)
Reviews: Mojya, Goe, Yo.
Kyokagaikokkaku Zero (released 30 May ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Nuu, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Black (released 30 May ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Taoo, Shishioh.
Another Agito (released 20 Jun. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, Mojya.
Kamen Rider Agito (Ground Form) (released 27 Jun. ’09)
Reviews: Mojya, Shishioh, F2.
Kamen Rider Black RX (released 18 Jul. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Decade (released 12 Aug. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Shishioh.
Hana (19-year-old version) (released 29 Aug. ’09)
Reviews: Soh-dr, Koshihara Hitoshi, Nekonekokoara.
Kamen Rider Diend (released 29 Aug. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Gamu, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider TheBee (released 19 Sep. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, Gamu.
ZECTrooper (Shadow ver.) (released 19 Sep. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Decade (Complete Form) (released 31 Oct. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
Cure Dream (released 14 Nov. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
Piccolo (released 21 Nov. ’09)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Drake (released 12 Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Gamu.
Cure Lemonade (released 19 Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Lem, Yo, Shishioh.
Cure Aqua (released 19 Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Lem, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Sasword (released 19 Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Gamu.
Kamen Rider IXA (released 23 Jan. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, K3.
Super Saiyan Son Goku (released 23 Jan. ’10)
Reviews: Gamu, Mojya, Nuu.
Kamen Rider Double CycloneJoker (released 27 Feb. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Double HeatMetal (released 20 Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Mojya.
Kyokagaikokkaku Kasumi (released 20 Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Lem.
Eas (released 20 Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Lem, Mojya, Yo.
Kamen Rider Double LunaTrigger (released 27 Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Yo.
Kamen Rider Gills (released 24 Apr. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Double HeatJoker and HeatTrigger (released 28 Apr. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
Kamen Rider Double CycloneTrigger and CycloneMetal (released 28 Apr. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yo.
Kamen Rider G4 (released 22 May ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
Cure Peach (released 27 May ’10)
Reviews: Yo, Lem, Yuki Bune.
Kamen Rider Double FangJoker (released 29 May ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider G3-X (released 29 May ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Mojya.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Ultimate Form) (released 12 Jun. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Decade (Violent Emotion version) (released 26 Jun. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
Cure Pine (released 26 Jun. ’10)
Reviews: Yo, Akizakura, Lem.
Super Saiyan Son Gohan (released 17 Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Mojya.
Kamen Rider Double LunaJoker and LunaMetal (released 17 Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yo.
Kamen Rider Accel (released 17 Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yo.
Kamen Rider Exceed Gills (released 24 Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Cure Berry (released 29 Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Lem, Yo, Yuki Bune.
Kamen Rider CycloneJoker Xtreme (released 11 Aug. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, K3.
Machine Hardboilder (released 28 Aug. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Soh-dr, Shishioh.
Monkey D. Luffy (released 28 Aug. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Hige.
Portgas D. Ace (released Aug. ’10)
Reviews: Shishioh.
Kamen Rider G3 (released 11 Sep. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider 1 (The First version) (released 11 Sep. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
Kamen Rider Faiz (released 18 Sep. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Soh-dr.
Cure Passion (released 25 Sep. ’10)
Reviews: Lem, Yo.
Kamen Rider 2 (The First version) (released Oct. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
Cyclone (The First version) (released Oct. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Kiva (Emperor Form) (released Nov. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yuki Bune.
Kamen Rider Dark Kiva (released Nov. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Cure White (released Nov. ’10)
Reviews: Yo, Lem, Mojya.
Cure Black (released Nov. ’10)
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Lem.
Kamen Rider Kabuto (Hyper Form) (released Dec. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Kaz.
Nami (released Dec. ’10)
Reviews: Shishioh.
Kazuma (released Jan. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Lem.
Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba Combo (released Feb. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Shinken Red (released Feb. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Ken Murasame.
Cure Blossom (released Mar. ’11)
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Lem.
Cure Marine (released Mar. ’11)
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Lem.
Kamen Rider OOO Gatakiriba Combo (released Mar. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Shinken Gold (released Mar. ’11)
Reviews: Shishioh, Gamu, Alfes.
Gold Knight Garo (released Apr. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
Kamen Rider OOO Latorartar Combo (released Apr. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider OOO Sagohzo Combo (released Apr. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider New Den-O (Strike Form Trilogy version) (released Apr. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Faiz (Blaster Form) (released May. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider OOO Tajadol Combo (released May. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Shadow Moon (released Jun. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
Cure Sunshine (released Jun. ’11)
Reviews: Yo, Lem, Koshihara Hitoshi.
Perman No. 1 (released Jun. ’11)
Reviews: Herofigure.
Kamen Rider Birth (released Jun. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
Exclusives
Kamen Rider New Den-O (Strike Form) (released Mar. ’09)
Note: Yahoo! Japan exclusive.
Reviews: SR../Blood Zwei, Natsume, Ken Murasame.
Kamen Rider Yuuki (released May ’09)
Note: B-Shop and Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Natsume, Mojya.
Kamen Rider Agito (Storm Form) (released Jul. ’09)
Note: Jusco Store exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Damien Sancho, Kaz.
Kamen Rider Agito (Flame Form) (released Jul. ’09)
Note: Jusco Store exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Damien Sancho, Kaz.
Kamen Rider Gaoh (released Aug. ’09)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Mojya, Gamu.
Kintaros Imagin (released Sep. ’09)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Yuki Bune, Kaz, Nekonekokoara.
Kamen Rider New Den-O Vega Form (released Sep. ’09)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Amazing Mighty Form) (released Oct. ’09)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Shishioh, herofigure.
Ryutaros Imagin (released Nov. ’09)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nekonekokoara, herofigure.
Sieg Imagin (released Dec. ’09)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, herofigure.
Kamen Rider Agito (Trinity Form) (released Jan. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, Herofigure, Gamu.
Machine Tornador (released Jan. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Mojya, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Rising Mighty Form) (released Feb. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Feature’s event exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Tagoal, K3.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Rising Ultimate Form red eyes version) (released Feb. ’10)
Note: ToeiHero.net exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Rising Ultimate Form dark eyes version) (released Feb. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Gamu, Yo.
Neotrooper (released Feb. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Gamu.
ZECTrooper (released Feb. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Shishioh.
Kyokagaikokkaku Zero Final Phase (released Mar. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Lem.
Cure Mint and Cure Rouge DX Set (released Mar. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Lem (part 2), Yo (part 2), Shishioh (part 2).
Battle Hopper (released Mar. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Damien Sancho, Herofigure.
Acrobattar (released Mar. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Damien Sancho, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Skull (released May ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, K3.
Kamen Rider Rising IXA (released May ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, K3.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Growing Form) (released Jun. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, Soh-dr, Akizakura.
N-Daguba-Zeba (released Jul. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Herofigure, Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Joker (released Aug. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Festival 2010 and Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Tagoal.
Gills Raider (released Aug. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu.
Blade Blade (released Aug. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Herofigure, Mars.
Kamen Rider Double CycloneCyclone and JokerJoker DX Set (released Aug. ’10)
Note: S.H.Figuarts Collection Book and Hobby Japan mail-order exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Gamu.
Nasca Dopant (released Sep. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yo.
Milky Rose (released Sep. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Lem.
SkullBoilder (released Sep. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Damien Sancho.
Kiva Arrow (released Sep. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Soh-dr, Herofigure.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Rising Dragon and Rising Pegasus Forms) set (released Oct. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Nation 2010 and Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu (part 2), Mojya, Soh-dr.
Kamen Rider Diend Complete Form (released Oct. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Shishioh.
Monkey D. Luffy (yellow vest version) (released Nov. ’10)
Note: Pirates Campaign mail-order exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh.
Kamen Rider Accel Trial (released Nov. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Machine Decader (released Nov. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Mojya, Soh-dr.
R Nasca Dopant (released Dec. ’10)
Note: ToeiHero.net exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Mars.
Cure Angel Peach (released Dec. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Yo.
Machine HardBoilder Turbuler Unit (released Dec. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Shishioh, Herofigure.
Machine HardBoilder Dashboost Unit (released Dec. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh, Herofigure, Kaz.
Weather Dopant (released Dec. ’10)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Eternal (released Jan. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yo.
Guard Chaser (released Jan. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Soh-dr, Gamu.
Ankh (released Feb. ’11)
Note: S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba Combo first-run bonus.
Reviews: Mojya, Damien Sancho, Hima-toy.
Kamen Rider Double CyloneAccelXtreme (released Feb. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Tagoal, Nuu.
Kuroko (released Feb. ’11)
Note: S.H.Figuarts Shinken Red first-run bonus.
Reviews: Yuki Bune, Gamu, Ken Murasame.
Kamen Rider Kuuga (Rising Titan Form) (released Mar. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Gamu, Mojya, Kaz.
Kamen Rider Double CycloneJokerGoldXtreme (released Apr. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
Kamen Rider Skull Crystal (released May. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Soh-dr.
Kamen Rider OOO Takakiriba and Takatorata set (released May. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Herofigure.
ClayDoll Dopant (released Jun. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Damien Sancho.
Kamen Rider OOO Takagoriba and Gatatoraba set (released Jun. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya.
Shinken Green (released Jun. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh.
Shinken Blue (released Jun. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Shishioh.
Straight Cougar (released Jun. ’11)
Note: Tamashii Web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Lem.
Figma checklist
Updated Jul. 2
Developed by Max Factory and sold by Good Smile Company, the Figma line of action figures emphasises both beautiful sculpting faithful to the source material and mobility. The line is a collaboration between veteran figure modelers Max Watanabe and Asai Masaki.
Max Watanabe (b. 1962) is a professional modeler, modeling instructor and author with 26 years of modeling experience. Max Factory, the company he established in 1987, began selling garage kits before venturing into action figures with the Guyver line.
Asai Masaki (b. 1973), also a veteran modeler, instructor and garage kit maker, made his debut in 1990. He designed the MMS core figure used in Konami’s Busou Shinki line and continues to produce MMS-compatible accessories and outfits under his Plastica label.
The following Japanese pictorial reviews include numerous photos of the Figma figures.
001 Yuki Nagato (released Feb. 2008)
Reviews: Machu, Supa, Silencer.
002 Suzumiya Haruhi (uniform version) (released Apr. 2008)
Reviews: Machu, The G, Shishioh.
003 Saber (armored version) (released Apr. 2008)
Reviews: Len, Machu, Mojya.
004 Kyon (uniform version) (released Jul. 2008)
Reviews: Kuronuko Yamato, Machu, Supa.
005 Takamachi Nanoha (Barrier Jacket version) (released May 2008)
Reviews: Len, Kuronuko Yamato, Machu.
006 Asahina Mikuru (uniform version) (released Jul. 2008)
Reviews: Shishioh, Supa, Machu.
007 Koizumi Itsuki (uniform version) (released Jun. 2008)
Reviews: Machu, Supa, Syuuamamori.
008 Izumi Konata (winter clothes version) (released Jul. 2008)
Reviews: Shishioh, Hirohiro, Nekokami Sigma.
009 Fate T. Harlaown (Barrier Jacket version) (released Jul. 2008)
Reviews: Len, Kuronuko Yamato, Mojya.
010 Kanu Unchou (released Aug. 2008)
Reviews: Shishioh, Len, Yuki Bune.
011 Tohsaka Rin (plain clothes version) (released Aug. 2008)
Review: Len, Machu, Shishioh.
012 Hiiragi Tsukasa (winter uniform version) (released Aug. 2008)
Review: Len, taka421jp, Shishioh.
013 Hiiragi Kagami (winter uniform version) (released Sep. 2008)
Reviews: Supa, Len, Mojya.
014 Hatsune Miku (released Sep. 2008)
Note: sold in advance at Chara Hobby 2008.
Reviews: ledmb4da, Hinatatiki, Toybu.
015 Nagato Yuki (evil magician version) (released Sep. 2008)
Note: sold in advance at Wonder Festival 2008 Summer.
Reviews: Len, Shishioh, Kuronuko Yamato.
016 Doala (home version) (released Nov. 2008)
Reviews: Mojya, Gamu, JJ9.
017 Doala (visitor version) (released Dec. 2008)
Reviews: Kuronuko Yamato, Syuuamamori.
018 Tsuruya-san (uniform version) (released Oct. 2008)
Reviews: Kuronuko Yamato, Shishioh, Syuuamamori.
019 Kagamine Rin (released Nov. 2008)
Reviews: The G, Supa, Len.
020 Kagamine Len (released Nov. 2008)
Reviews: The G, Supa, Len.
021 Tolucky (home version) (released Nov. 2008)
Reviews: Supa, Gamu, Satocchi.
022 Takara Miyuki (winter uniform version) (released Nov. 2008)
Reviews: The G, Shishioh, Syuuamamori.
023 Asakura Ryoko (uniform version) (released Nov. 2008)
Reviews: Shishioh, Syuuamamori.
024 Ryomou Shimei (released Dec. 2008)
Reviews: Shishioh, Machu, Syuuamamori.
025 Shana (Enpatsu version) (released Dec. 2008)
Reviews: Shishioh, Mojya, Syuuamamori.
026 Yagami Hayate (Knight Armor version) (released Jan. 2009)
Reviews: Shishioh, The G, Mojya.
027 Seto San (released Jan. 2009)
Reviews: Shishioh, Machu, Toybu.
028 Hoshimura Makina (released Apr. 2009)
Reviews: Shishioh, Mojya, Itsuki.
029 Billy Herrington (released Jul. 2009)
Note: Nico Nico Chokuhan exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Nuu.
029-C Billy Herrington (Halloween version) (released Oct. 2009)
Note: Nico Nico Chokuhan exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu.
030 Juohmaru (JPWA Tag Tournament version) (released Feb. 2009)
Reviews: Shishioh, Kaz.
031 Sakura Hime (JPWA Tag Tournament version) (released Feb. 2009)
Reviews: Shishioh, Machu, Iinchoa.
034 Suzumiya Haruhi (summer uniform version) (released Apr. 2009)
Reviews: Shishioh, Nuu, Kanon.
035 Hiiragi Kagami (cosplay version) (released May 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Itsuki, F2.
036 Asahina Mikuru (Fighting Waitress version) (released May 2009)
Reviews: Mojya, Itsuki, Nuu.
037 Tsuruya-san (Cultural Festival maid version) (released May 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Itsuki, Mojya.
038 Drössel (released Jun. 2009)
Reviews: Yo, Hiitan, Nuu.
039 Signum (knight clothes version) (released Jul. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Itsuki, Shishioh.
040 Mitsurugi Meiya (UN troop version) (released Jul. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
041 Sonsaku Hakufu (released Aug. 2009)
Reviews: Itsuki, Nuu, Shishioh.
042 Golgo 13 (released Aug. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh.
043 Shamal (knight version) (released Sep. 2009)
Reviews: Mojya, Goe, Shishioh.
044 Izumi Konata (summer clothes version) (released Aug. 2009)
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, Nuu.
045 Hiiragi Tsukasa (summer uniform version) (released Oct. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
046 Takara Miyuki (summer uniform version) (released Oct. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh.
047 Hiiragi Kagami (summer uniform version) (released Oct. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
048 Canaan (released Dec. 2009)
Reviews: Shishioh, Nuu.
049 Aigis (released Oct. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Itsuki, Lem.
050 Saber (casual wear version) (released Nov. 2009)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu, Shishioh.
051 Emiya Shirou (casual wear version) (released Nov. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, Yuki Bune, Mojya.
052 Vita (knight version) (released Nov. 2009)
Reviews: Nuu, F2, Shishioh.
053 Takamachi Nanoha (the Movie 1st version) (released Jan. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Goe.
054 Ein (released Jan. 2010)
Reviews: Yuki Bune, Shishioh, Nuu.
055 Hakurei Reimu (released Jan. 2010)
Reviews: Yo, Yuki Bune, Shishioh.
056 Fate Testarossa (the Movie 1st version) (released Feb. 2010)
Reviews: F2, Nuu, Mojya.
057 Hirasawa Yui (school uniform version) (released Jan. 2010)
Reviews: Yuki Bune, Nuu, Lem.
058 Akiyama Mio (school uniform version) (released Feb. 2010)
Reviews: Yuki Bune, Nuu, Lem.
059 Kotobuki Tsumugi (school uniform version) (released Apr. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Lem.
060 Tainaka Ritsu (school uniform version) (released Jun. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Lem, Mojya.
061 Nakano Azusa (school uniform version) (released Aug. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Lem (part 2), Mojya.
062 Fate Testarossa (school uniform version) (released Mar. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Shishioh.
063 Lum (released Mar. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Lem.
064 Subaru Nakajima (Barrier Jacket version) (released Apr. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Shishioh.
065 Higurashi Kagome (released Apr. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh.
066 Tsuchimiya Kagura (released Apr. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh.
067 Isayama Yomi (released May 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mondo.
068 Kirisame Marisa (released Apr. 2010)
Note: Niconico Chokuha, animate, GAMERS and Tora no Ana exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, Nuu.
069 Rider (released May 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Akizakura.
070 Suzumiya Haruhi (Junior High School version) (released Oct. 2010)
Reviews: Yo, Mojya, Shishioh.
071 Asahina Mikuru (adult version) (released Oct. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh.
072 Saber Alter (released Jul. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yo.
073 Teana Lanster (Barrier Jacket version) (released Aug. 2010)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu, Taabou.
074 Miyafuji Yoshika (released Dec. 2010)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu, Yo.
075 Kawamura Yuu (school uniform version) (released Aug. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Lem.
076 Izayoi Sakuya (released Sep. 2010)
Note: store exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Mojya.
077 Suzumiya Haruhi (Kouyouen Academy uniform version) (released Dec. 2010)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu.
078 Kagura Aya (school uniform version) (released Sep. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu.
079 Makinami Mari Illustrious (new plugsuit version) (released Nov. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Gamu.
080 Akiyama Nozomi (school uniform version) (released Oct. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu.
081 King Kazuma (released Oct. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Mojya.
082 Megurine Luca (released Nov. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Lem.
083 Love Machine (released Dec. 2010)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu, Mars.
084 Shikinami Asuka Langley (test plugsuit version) (released Jan. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Mojya.
085 Metis (released Dec. 2010)
Reviews: Gamu, Mojya, Nuu.
086 Shizuno Izumi (school uniform version) (released Nov. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu.
087 Erio Mondial (Barrier Jacket version) (released Feb. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Taabou.
088 Suenaga Mirai (released Jun. 2011)
Reviews: Shishioh.
089 Caro Ru Lushe (Barrier Jacket version) (released Mar. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Taabou.
090 Shameimaru Aya (released Jan. 2011)
Note: store exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Yo, Shishioh.
091 Ayanami Rei (plugsuit version) (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Mojya.
092 Senjougahara Hitagi (released Apr. 2011)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu.
093 Miyuki Mana (school uniform version) (released Dec. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu.
094 Arashiyama Hotori (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya.
095 KOS-MOS ver. 4 (released Apr. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
097 Araragi Koyomi (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu.
098 Makise Kurisu (released Jun. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya.
099 Kousaka Kirino (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Shishioh.
102 R. Dorothy Wayneright (released Jun. 2011)
Reviews: Lem, Nuu.
EX Series
EX 001 Izumi Konata (Cosplay version)
Note: Wonder Festival 2008 Winter exclusive.
Reviews: Kuronuko Yamato, Supa, K3.
EX 002 Shana (black hair version) (released Feb. 2009)
Note: mail-order limited figure.
Reviews: Shishioh, Yuki Bune, Mojya.
EX 003 Hatsune Miku (live stage version) (released Jul. 2009)
Note: Wonder Festival Summer 2009 exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, F2, Nuu.
EX 004 Hirasawa Ui (school uniform version) (released Feb. 2010)
Note: Wonder Festival 2010 (Winter) exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, F2.
EX 005 Manabe Nodoka (school uniform version) (released Jul. 2010)
Note: Wonder Festival 2010 (Summer) exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Mars, Lem.
EX 006 Kuroi Mato (school uniform version) (released Feb. 2011)
Note: Wonder Festival 2011 Winter and online exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya.
SP Series
SP 001 Chou Yuusha Haruhi (released Jan. 2008)
Note: The Perplexity of Suzumiya Haruhi Playstation 2 game exclusive.
Reviews: Kuronuko Yamato, Cagalli-bi, Toybu.
SP 002 Lelouch Lamperouge (released Mar. 2008)
Reviews: Kuronuko Yamato, Machu, Hinatatiki.
SP 003 Kururugi Suzaku
Note: Wonder Festival 2008 Summer exclusive.
Reviews: Kuronuko Yamato, Shishioh, Tettsun.
SP 004 Saber Lily (released Dec. 2008)
Note: Fate/Unlimited Codes SP Box PlayStation 2 game exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Shishioh, Supa.
SP 005 Reika (released Jun. 2009)
Note: Gantz 26 exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Shishioh, Itsuki.
SP 006 Cute (released Dec. 2009)
Note: Queen’s Blade Spiral Chaos (Gekitou Pack) PSP game exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Shishioh, Yo.
SP 007 Takamachi Nanoha (uniform version) (released Jan. 2010)
Note: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s Portable: The Battle of Aces Lyrical Box PSP game exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu, Shishioh.
SP 008 Drossel Sightseeing Unit (gizmo) (released Dec. 2009)
Note: Fireball Winter Package DVD exclusive.
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, Lem.
SP 008 Kagura Aya (morning coffee version) (released Mar. 2010)
Note: native-web exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu.
SP 009 Saber Extra (released Jul. 2010)
Note: Fate/Extra Type-Moon Box Limited Edition exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya.
SP 011 Prince Shoutoku (released Jul. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu.
SP 012 Black Rock Shooter (released Aug. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
SP 013 Dead Master (released Oct. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
SP 014 Misaka Mikoto (released Jan. 2011)
Note: Toaru Majutsu no Index Limited Edition PSP game exclusive.
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu.
SP 015 Kamen Rider Dragon Knight (released Dec. 2010)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Yo.
SP 016 Kamen Rider Wing Knight (released Dec. 2010)
Reviews: Mojya, Nuu, Shishioh.
SP 017 Black Gold Saw (released Mar. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya, Shishioh.
SP 020 Misaka (released May. 2011)
Note: Dengekiya exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya.
SP 021 Kamen Rider Incisor (released Feb. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Shishioh.
SP 022 Kamen Rider Torque (released Feb. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Shishioh.
SP 023 Kamen Rider Strike (released Mar. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
SP 024 Kamen Rider Sting (released Mar. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
SP 025 Kamen Rider Thrust (released Apr. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
SP 026 Kamen Rider Siren (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Mojya.
SP 027 Kamen Rider Camo (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
SP 028 Kamen Rider Axe (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
SP 029 Kamen Rider Spear (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Mojya.
SP 030 Kamen Rider Onyx (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya.
SP 031 Kamen Rider Wrath (released May. 2011)
Reviews: Nuu, Mojya.
SP 032 Kamen Rider Blank Knight (released May. 2011)
Note: mono shop exclusive.
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Tagoal.
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