Toy links
Revoltech Convoy (ver. anime).
A very cool show-inspired custom of the Revoltech Convoy figure. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Punisher Hulk.
A quirky custom by Boskoes Toys.
Doombot.
A custom by Edward Vecente.
Dino Borg Brachiosaurus.
Another creative Assemble Borg fanmode by Mr. P. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Get a grip.
Then give gonta a hand for this creative Assemble Borg fanmode. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Dream a little dream.
A suitably creepy photo by Ryan Kasnick. (See also.)
My Little Carbonite Trophy.
He will not be permanently damaged.
My Little Zombie.
A custom by Nicole.
Toy review roundup
Sanjeev reviews the Kridana Epic Ramayana Series Hanuman figure. Excerpt: “This particular toy holds a lot of meaning for me.” (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Iron Man, Punisher, Black Panther and Wolverine figures. Excerpt: “Iron Man is the outstanding figure …”
Michael Crawford reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Silver Surfer, Human Torch, Spider-man and Daredevil figures. Excerpt: “The figures themselves, even with the leg articulation limitation, are really fun little toys.”
EVA Unit 4A reviews the Bandai Engine Gattai DX Engine Dai-Shogun set from the Engine Sentai Go-onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! Gekijobang!! movie. Excerpt: “… it truly is worth it.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Jungle Master Wolf Ranger figure. Excerpt: “… would it kill Bandai to paint the BACKS of these things!?”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Transformers Crossovers Captain Rex to AT-TE and Clone Pilot to V-19 Torrent figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Captain Rex to AT-TE) At least it’s not horribly spindly like so many SWTFs, but it still could have been a lot better.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Force Unleashed Commemorative Collection Darth Vader with Incinerator Troopers Wal-Mart exclusive set. Excerpt: “… it’s worth it even just for the two Incinerator Troopers.” (See also.)
Corey Tincher reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Resolute Comic Pack Destro vs. Shockblast two-pack. Excerpt: “There is a ton of value crammed into this two pack …” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the NECA Street Fighter IV C. Viper figure. Excerpt: “… it’s a good art style, scale, and the articulation’s pretty decent …” (See also.)
Doug Turner reviews the Mezco Toyz Cinema of Fear Stylized Jason Voorhees 9-inch figure from the Friday the 13th movies. Excerpt: “… fans of good horror toys simply can’t go wrong here.”
Philip Reed reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Legacy Collection Imperial EVO Trooper figure from The Force Unleashed game. Excerpt: “… I’m gushing, but I really can’t help it.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Green Lantern figure. Excerpt: “Properly heroic, not pre-posed, and superbly well articulated, Mattel has designed a superb super-hero figure here.” (See also.)
Erin Snyder reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Killer Moth figure. Excerpt: “Killer Moth was a bit of a guilty pleasure …” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Dr. Impossible figure. Excerpt: “Dr. Impossible is exactly the sort of repaint figure I like …”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Mr. Miracle figure. Excerpt: “Mattel is still having issues getting painted parts … to match molded parts …” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Shazam! figure. Excerpt: “… it’s great to have such a well-sculpted, well-articulated Captain Marvel at last.” (See also.)
Retro reviews
Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai High Complete Model (HCM) RX-178 Gundam Mark II 1/144-scale figure. Excerpt: “This is primitive compared to modern PVC figures or the Chogokin Gundam range, but very impressive for the time.”
Tom Prankerd reviews the Tomy Sound Flasher Ideon figure. Excerpt: “While the lightweight construction won’t be to the taste of many and the electronics themselves are primitive, there’s more than a little fun to be had here.”
yo go re reviews the Palisades The Muppets Show Vanishing Cream Beaker Wizard World and online exclusive figure. Excerpt: “The overall effect is really good, with a subtle fade from clear to visible thanks to some top-notch paintwork …”
Updatedude reviews the Takara Microman Acroyear-X AX-12 Acrocleve figure. Excerpt: “I personally find him really fun …” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Plague Troopers vs. Steel Brigade six-pack. Excerpt: “All these characters were created specifically for this set, proving that Hasbro doesn’t need to stick to the old characters in order to make good toys.” (See also: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.)
Toy links
Ryuk ver. Stikfas.
An outstanding custom by Jon Wilks Beyond.
Micro Vampire Savior.
Microman customs of characters from the Capcom fighting game. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Microman M13x ver. 2009.
ankoku sousatsu tsurugi’s cool updates of vintage designs. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Ultraman.
A fine custom of the Crime Syndicate villain.
Storm.
“Her hair has been completely re-rooted and her face has been completely re-painted and sealed. The costume took me months to make (as I have difficulty sewing) …”
Fibreglass AT-ST custom.
“That AT-AT driver you see . . . well, he’s a 12-inch figure.”
Assem-Jin.
A good-looking Assemble Borg fanmode by moromisox. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Apex.
It’s art. (Larger size.)
Busted.
Sometimes even the wisest of man or machine can make an error.
Re: the ladies of DC Universe Classics. [via]
“Big Barda being shorter than Mister Miracle is not on, guys.”
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.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Volks N.E.X.T. Linebarrel (Volks version) Volks exclusive 1/144-scale figure.
Mojya reviews the Kotobukiya Square Enix Play Arts Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Zack Fair figure.
Shishioh reviews the Max Factory Figma Juohmaru (JPWA Tag Tournament version) figure from Pla-Wres Sanshiro.
Gamu reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii GN-X III (A-Laws version) figure from Gundam 00.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Legacy Collection Darth Vader figure. (See also.)
Gun0826 (part 2) reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Resolute Comic Pack Destro vs. Shockblast two-pack.
Goe reviews the CM’s Corporation Gutto Kuru Figure Collection Signum (version 2) figure from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series.
Natsume and Tom review the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Urataros Imagin figure from Kamen Rider Den-O. (See also.)
Alfes (part 2) reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Shockwave figure. (See also.)
Toyhunter reviews the Hasbro Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Special Value Pack.
Gamu reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Appendix Scorpio Milo accessory set from Saint Seiya. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Barrack Sergeant U.S. Army Combat Uniform Series 1 1/6-scale accessory set.
Retro reviews
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transfomers The Headmasters Cybertron Master Warriors Rodney, Loafer, Kirk, Leone, Toraizer and Shuffler figures.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Bandai Machine Robo MRJW-1 Jet Transer set.
Red reviews the Hasbro Transformers Beast Wars Snarl figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Henkei Transrobo Series Helitranzer figure.
Kanon reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action (MSIA) U.C. Arms Gallery 01 (Zeon) accessories.
Kanon reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action (MSIA) U.C. Arms Gallery 02 (Earth Federation Space Forces) accessories.
Kanon reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action (MSIA) U.C. Arms Gallery 03 (Gryps conflict) accessories.
Toy links
Cylon Centurion elective surgery.
“I like a challenge and don’t agonize about butchering a ‘premium collectible figure’, so you can see my efforts to plumb the inner workings of Majestic’s Cylon …”
Hikari.
A nice custom combining Medabots and Busou Shinki.
Ankylosaurus Borg.
Another cool dinosaur-inspired Assemble Borg fanmode by Mr. P. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Let’s Assemble.
misodrill examines the interchangeability of Assemble Borg figures with Revoltech figures and Rockman EXE parts.
Yo Lego.
Orionpax’s homage to G.I. Joe.
Legoptimus Prime.
A Lego MOC by r10cyd. (More.)
Another womp rat bull’s-eye’d.
No, wait, sorry.
Shredder.
A fine shot by Ryan Chu.
The Legend of Danbo
From days of long ago
from uncharted regions of the universe
comes a legend.
The legend of Danbo
Defender of the Universe.
A mighty robot
loved by good
feared by evil.
As Danbo’s legend grew
peace settled across the galaxy.
Danbo got a new job.
Vacancies for Defender of the Universe were few.
Danbo developed a drinking problem.
Can’t … reach … straw …
Danbo started another bad habit.
Danbo realised the importance of family.
Danbo reconciled with parents.
Danbo looked forward to the future.
But others did not forget Danbo.
They remembered and paid tribute.
Danbo
Defender of the Universe.
Toy links
Hard Rock Bike.
A very cool Assemble Borg fanmode with parts from Revoltech figures and the Gazelle the Peacemaker figure.
Double Liger Convoy.
A fanmode by pisuwo featuring two Leo Prime figures.
“I know a few manoeuvres. We’ll lose em’!”
A photo by Chris M.
Vroom vroom.
“This Batman Knight Cycle is about 7.5 inches from the front tire to the rear tire, so I had to come up with a way to make it appear more life-sized.”
All tarted up.
A photo by Ruiwen Chua.
S.I.C. sculptor Takeya Takayuki interviewed.
“… I just can’t seem to make anything that looks cheerful.” (Part 2.)
Chogokin Mazinger Z history.
“… the journey leading up to Chogokin Mazinger Z’s birth was not at all smooth.”
Märklin files for insolvency.
“Märklin has made a name for themselves by making high quality trains and other toys for more than 150 years, so their declaration of bankruptcy on February 4th came as a bit of a shock.”
Toy review roundup
Jeff Parker reviews the Enterbay Fist of Fury Bruce Lee 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “Both the heads are sublime sculpts …”
Corey Tincher reviews the Mezco Toyz The Spirit The Spirit 7-inch figure. Excerpt: “… I’m glad that I picked it up.”
Erin Snyder reviews the Wild Planet Skeleflex Aliens Akafly and Dinos Spinosaurus sets. Excerpt: “These guys are pretty cool.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Jakks Pacific WWE Deluxe Build N’ Brawl Shawn Michaels figure. Excerpt: “I really don’t know how Jakks manages to get this level of accuracy and detail into a headsculpt that’s less than an inch high.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Comic Packs Leia Organa and Prince Xizor two-pack from Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire. Excerpt: “… they both play well, and bring us versions of the characters from an under-represented era.” (See also.)
Atom reviews the Beagle Mospeada Armor Cycle VR-052F Variable Type (Stick Bernard version) 1/10-scale set. Excerpt: “… better looking than the cartoon!” (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
Josh Bernard reviews the Bandai DX Chogokin GE-43 VF-25S Messiah Valkyrie Ozma Custom 1/60-scale figure from Macross Frontier. Excerpt: “Despite its flaws, I really enjoy this thing.” (See also.)
Artemis reviews the DC Direct New Gods Big Barda figure. Excerpt: “… the good sculpt and paint, and the unexpectedly versatile articulation, means that I look at her and think ‘Yep, that’s a good action figure.'”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Transformers Crossovers Thor and Captain America figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Thor) Bleh.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Deluxe class Sunstreaker figure. Excerpt: “… if you’re a longtime fan of Transformers, you’ve got to want these Classics.” (See also.)
Philip Reed reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Beast Man Mattycollector exclusive figure. Excerpt: “Despite the high price and weak joints, Beast Man is excellent.” (See also.)
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Skeletor Mattycollector exclusive figure. Excerpt: “Although this figure is fantastic in every category, he’s still not worth this outrageous price.” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Killer Moth figure. Excerpt: “… a fairly standard figure …” (See also.)
Retro reviews
Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai Chogokin GD-28 Kadou Senshi RGM-79 GM 1/144-scale figure from Mobile Suit Gundam. Excerpt: “It’s just a case of life imitating art … in the cartoon, the GM was devised as a no-frills version of the Gundam, and what we’re left with here is a no-frills version of the GD-16 figure.”
yo go re reviews the Kawada DiaBlock Convoy set. Excerpt: “If you have the money and you want a really unique Optimus Prime, give it a try.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Takara Transformers Car Robot C-026-S Super Speedbreaker (clear version) figure from the Super Car Robo 3 Brothers (clear version) Osaka Toys Land and Super Festival exclusive set. Excerpt: “Speedbreaker is very much a shellformer, so if you don’t like that style of Transformer he’s probably not for you.” (See also.)
Engineernerd reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Romba and Graak two-pack from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Excerpt: “Where the vintage Romba has the glossy plastic look of a teddy bear, this version has the angry warrior look of a crazed chipmunk.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Toy Biz The New Mutants Magik with Flame Shooting Lockheed Dragon figure. Excerpt: “… if you’re interested in Colossus’ younger sister and Shadowcat’s best friend, this is a good bet.”
Artemis reviews the Character Options Doctor Who Rose and K9 set. Excerpt: “Character Options hit their stride with Doctor Who figures in general so quickly that this early effort looks amateurish.” (See also.)
Toy links
Legotron.
Yogurt has more Lego Transformer MOCs in his Brickshelf gallery.
Once a man.
A Cobra Commander custom.
Dino Borg.
A ceratopsid-ish Assemble Borg fanmode by Mr. P. (Click on the image for a better look.)
One shall stand, etc.
“Prime and i used to get on well till this morning …”
Iron Man of Steel.
A striking photo by shadowowl of a striking figure.
The mind of Dr. Mindbender.
Evidently, those sessions at the five-cent psychiatric booth did nothing to erase childhood traumas.
Who watches the PEZ?
A custom by tOkKa.
Wren Roberts interviewed.
“… I was famous between six and twelve-year-olds all over the place, but no one else knew who I was.”
Checklist wrestled
Updated Figma checklist with Sakura Hime review link.