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.
Blondy reviews the Konami MMS 2nd Special Operations Lady (SOL) SWAT and DELTA figures.
Ken Murasame reviews the Takara Tomy Microman Micro Action Series Wingman figure from the Wingman (Blue version) and Yume Aoi set.
Ganhoo and Transformers Baka Ichidai review the Kabaya Duel Knights Next Blue Soldier, Red Soldier and Black Soldier while Nekonekokoara reviews the Silver Tiger and Red Warrior candy toys. (See also.)
Hikutori reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Panzer Murmeltier figure. (See also.)
The G and Gamu review the Konami Busou Shinki Firearms Zelnogrard figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Encore Ratchet (Emergency Green version) Transformers Visual Works limited figure.
Damien Sancho, K3 and Tom review the Bandai Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Kiva (Kiva Form) figure. (See also.) Damien Sancho also performed a non-destructive neck joint modification to improve posability.
Syuuamamori reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin Spec XS-07 Black Sarena set from the Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture – Prince of Darkness movie. (See also.)
Acro_characin reviews the Bandai Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Chrysaor Krishna figure. (See also.)
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Tieren Ground Type 1/200 scale figure from the Gundam 00 series. (See also.)
G.S.R. reviews the MegaHouse Variable Action Mospeada (Ray version) 1/15 scale figure. (See also.)
Hirohiro reviews the Kaiyodo Fraulein Revoltech Pocco figure from Yamashita Shunya’s Sweet Dreams art book. (See also.)
Hinatatiki reviews the Banpresto Max Factory Figma.BP Lelouch Lamperouge figure from the Code Geass series. (See also.)
Retro review
Akke reviews the Takara Tomy Votoms Dual Model Zwei DMZ-03 Scopedog Space Assault (SA) (part 2, part 3) with Fyana 1/18 scale set.
Acro_characin reviews the Bandai Saint Cloth Myth Sea Dragon figure from the Saint Seiya series.
Ka2-yuki reviews the Bandai HCM Pro RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Titans 01, 02 and 03 marking versions) figure.
Dance, robot, dance
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by flikr.
Toy links
Demon Samurai.
A fantastic custom by Maelstrom. Check his site for more creations.
Tetsujin 28-go.
SR../Blood Zwei used a Revoltech Getter 1 (OVA version) figure for this custom based on the 1980 Tetsujin 28 series.
Hail to the King, baby.
Slythe used a Mighty Muggs toy for this custom Ash figure.
Jason Voorhees: the younger years.
A striking photo by ZHWPhotography.
Jack Szwergold’s salute to Second Childhood.
“I’ll always have fond memories of the great stuff I was able to get. And the great owner who truly ran his store not as an elitist antique store or boutique, but as a true classic toy store where kids of all ages were welcome.” Be sure to read this article about the owner, Grover Van Dexter.
The plan
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by WorldIslandInfo.com.
Toy review roundup
Michael Crawford reviews the Peril Unlimited Bloody Betty Zombie 1/6 scale figure.
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Superman/Batman Vengeance 2 Power Girl and Supergirl figures.
Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Militaries of Star Wars Commander Praji 1/6 scale limited exclusive figure.
C.J. Stunkard reviews the Kridana Epic Ramayana Series Rama and Hanuman figures. (See also.)
Josh Bernard reviews the CM’s Corporation Brave Gokin Mospeada Ride Armor Mospeada (Ray type) set. (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Power Rangers 15th Anniversary Mystic Force Red Ranger figure.
Fred Meyer and Justin Bell review the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Commander with Battle Armor, Lt. Torpedo and SSgt. Rock ‘N Roll figures. (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Comic Pack 32½ Crimson Guard and Scarred Cobra Officer two-pack. (See also.)
Khalil reviews the Hasbro Iron Man Iron Man Mark 01, Iron Man Mark 03 and Iron Monger movie figures. (See also.)
David Yeh reviews the Strangeco Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo (I.W.G.) Titus the Grizzly Bear, Affonso the White Rhino and Hannibal the Mountain Guerilla mini figures from the IWG Attack Pack Deluxe Edition set.
Mr. Stinkhead reviews The Dukes of Hazzard General Lee 1/18 scale radio-controlled car.
Retro reviews
Mike reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Cobra figure.
Whodunnit?
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by Fran-cis-ca.
Toy links
Kamen Rider Scissors.
A cool custom based on the SIC Kamen Rider Ryuki figure. Click on the folders to check out more Kamen Rider customs by future_mad_house. [via]
Killing Monkey’s Kamen Rider customs. [via]
Phenomenal SIC-style figures.
Robopony.
A custom by PrincessAmalthea.
Amshield Eukrante.
Gullwing used parts from an Amdriver Gear accessory set for this Busou Shinki fanmode.
Saving Private Lego.
More Lego movie posters. Check out the rest of Tiger0207’s Brickshelf gallery while you’re there.
Off with his head.
Note that the condemned has a smile on his face. (See also: Top 10 Playmobil oddities.)
The head collection.
A disquieting photo by ultramarinos.
Plenty of M.U.S.C.L.E.
More photos by Monkey River Town.
The nutcracker.
“Stainless steel thighs.”
Of copycats, competition and toy patents.
“This can be a very tough business, and knockoff products are commonplace …”
Blogroll power-up!
Added Plastic Toy Soldier to the blogroll.
I see what you did there
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.