Toy review roundup
Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones Sideshow exclusive 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “The big negative here is the kinks with the new Prometheus body.”
Sam Ford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Tomb Raider: Legend Lara Croft Sideshow exclusive 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “Her pants kept falling down and I just wanted to scream.”
Engineernerd reviews the Mezco Toyz HB II Liz Sherman 3.75-inch figure from Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Excerpt: “… after reviewing Hellboy and Krauss, I was a bit let down by Liz.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Comic Packs Antares Draco and Ganner Krieg set from Star Wars: Legacy. Excerpt: “The Imperial Knights damn near sold me on Star Wars Legacy all by themelves …” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Comic Packs Darth Talon and Cade Skywalker set from Star Wars: Legacy. Excerpt: “… I didn’t buy this set for Cade …” (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Mattel Justice League Unlimited Batman (with Wonder Pig version) figure. Excerpt: “… what you’re getting here is on the low side of mass market quality.”
Mubashar Ahmed reviews the McFarlane Toys Guitar Hero Johnny Napalm, God of Rock, Axel Steel and Lars Ümlaut figures. Excerpt: “If you are a Guitar Hero fan, this figure line is a dream come true.”
Jorge Pelaez reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Red Hulk Series Build-A-Figure Red Hulk Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “I had some doubts about this figure when I first saw pictures of it online but it looks ten times better up-close!” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Indiana Jones Mutt Williams (without jacket version) figure. Excerpt: “… it’s the perfect base for a custom Sam Witwicky.” (See also.)
EVA Unit 4A reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Transforming Fury Megazord Set. Excerpt: “… absolutely fantastic!”
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Silverbolt figure from the Superion set. Excerpt: “This is not a good toy.”
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Activators Thundercracker figure. Excerpt: “The changes are few, but they also merit giving this figure a look.”
Retro reviews
WIKD reviews the Tomy Zoids Fuzors Raykong kit. Excerpt: “I am a big fan of this design and would recommend picking this piece up if you can find one at a reasonable price.” (See also.)
Steve Pietrangelo reviews the Mattel DC Superheroes Killer Croc figure. Excerpt: “If scale and articulation are issues for you, then you may be a bit disappointed, otherwise he looks great …” (See also.)
Mike reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Cobra’s Sentry and Missile System (S.M.S.) Sears exclusive set. Excerpt: “… if not for my childhood piece, I would not likely own the SMS.” (See also.)
Toy links
Mega Robot Challenge.
“… a non-scale diorama featuring Kaiyodo products; a garage kit, Revoltechs and Robot Museum Plus figures.”
In His Image.
“… I picked up a sculpted Serling head, had it painted by a pro, and popped it on a body with some clothes.”
What is best in life?
This impressive Conan custom perhaps?
Waaagh!
A fine Stikfas custom by Doodman. (More.)
Tim Shinn’s Jazz.
“Here’s a Transformers Movie Robot Replica Jazz I repainted.”
No guts, no glory.
“Bonda clear casting resin. Makes paperweights, pendants, display items, souvenirs, gifts and… clear walder guts!”
Beyond great.
We’ve never seen anything this beautiful in the entire galaxy … all right, give us the bomb.
Lizard King.
“… YOU are the hero!”
Australia.
“… it’s one of the few rare papercrafts I’ve seen that makes use of a hinge joint to enable it to transform from robot to car and vice versa.”
Nancy Pearl interviewed.
“The model for the action figure, Nancy Pearl, agreed to let us ask her some questions about how being an action figure has changed her life.”