Toy review roundup
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Hawkman figure. Excerpt: “… a magnificent figure.”
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Mr. Miracle figure. Excerpt: “Mr. Miracle’s weak paint and marginal fun are the only thing holding him back from greatness …”
Action Toy Review reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Amazo Wal-Mart exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… other than the problem I had with his ankle, it is generally a good action figure.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Jakks Pacific WWE Deluxe Build N’ Brawl CM Punk figure. Excerpt: “I’m getting a little tired of buying figures that will barely stand up …”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Ultimate Nick Fury and Ultimate Captain America two-pack. Excerpt: “If you’re a Marvel Legends fan, this ‘Ultimate’ set has a lot to offer.”
Updatedude reviews the Bandai Motion Revive Series (MRS) Monster Hunter Kado Karyudo Reus (swordsman) trading figure from the Monster Hunter series. Excerpt: “… as much as I’m disappointed he’s not as great as Kirin, objectively, Rathalos is still one of the better 3.75" figures you can get if you can find him.” (See also.)
Updatedude reviews the Bandai Motion Revive Series Kamen Rider 1 (The Next version), Rider Action Kamen Rider Blade (Jack Form) and Rider Action Kamen Rider Ryuki figures. Excerpt: “… all good figures worthy of being tracked down …” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Collector’s Edition 64 GADEP e-Hobby exclusive figure. Excerpt: “In some ways his colours are an improvement over those of Omega Supreme, so he _is_ a good toy, but he’s unusually large and expensive for an e-Hobby exclusive, so I’ll stop short of recommending him.”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Rescue Ratchet (with Legends class Prowl and Starscream) Target exclusive set. Excerpt: “(Re: Rescue Ratchet) The idea of a Movie-style deco of the toy was a decent one. Too bad that’s not what we got.”
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Deluxe class Autobot Hound with Ravage figures. Excerpt: “Leave it to QC to spoil an otherwise rocking party.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Ultra class Onslaught figure. Excerpt: “… this Onslaught is almost the same height as the combined form of G1 Bruticus – how’s that for an upgrade!” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Titanium War Within Grimlock Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive figure. Excerpt: “Worth getting if you’re a fan of the line …” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Titanium War Within Prowl Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive figure. Excerpt: “As with many 6" Titanium toys, Prowl suffers from flaws that should have been ironed out.” (See also.)
Philip Reed reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Starscream figure from the Transformers series. Excerpt: “… an awesome toy that is going to the office with me so that Starscream can live on my desk and be near me as I work.” (See also.)
Jeff Parker reviews the ZC Girl Janice 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “… I’m certainly going to be watching how this brand develops.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Saga Legends Fan’s Choice Shadow Stormtrooper figure. Excerpt: “The figure is extremely impressive, and very cool.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Imperial EVO Trooper figure from The Force Unleashed game. Excerpt: “… the design looks awesome.” (See also.)
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Blowtorch figure. Excerpt: “… he’s not the best G.I. Joe ever.” (See also.)
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel Batman The Brave and The Bold Battle Slam Batman figure. Excerpt: “A little more attention to detail and higher production values would’ve really helped here.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the Lego Star Wars 7671 AT-AP Walker set. Excerpt: “You wouldn’t want this one to start your collection with …”
Erin Snyder reviews the Mattel Hot Wheels Speed Racer Mach 6 1/24-scale toy. Excerpt: “… the toy, as a whole, feels a little light on features for its size and cost …”
Michael Crawford reviews the McFarlane Toys Guitar Hero Duets Feedback (Effervescence), Frydaze (Forge), Voracious (Cubert) and Widowmaker (Dragon) accessories.
Retro review
Philip Reed reviews the Kenner Star Wars Expanded Universe Spacetrooper figure from Heir to the Empire. Excerpt: “… one of the worst of the 1998 series.” (See also.)