Toy review roundup
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Stratos Mattycollector.com exclusive figure. Excerpt: “…. he looks a lot better with the wings in front of his arms.”
Michael Crawford reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Stratos Mattycollector.com exclusive figure. Excerpt: “While Stratos might have his own individual problems, I have to say that this line is a tremendously fun series of toys.”
Michael Crawford (part 2) reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Indiana Jones Dr. René Belloq Sideshow exclusive 1/6-scale figure from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Excerpt: “Perhaps more interesting than the figure itself is the Fertility Idol Environment that the exclusive version came with.”
yo go re reviews the Bandai Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Super Legends White Ranger figure. Excerpt: “Whatever color he was, Tommy’s always been popular – and this is the first action figure that’s come close to living up to his legacy.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Power Rangers Jungle Fury Jungle Master Rhino Ranger figure. Excerpt: “The loose legs of this figure bother me a bit …”
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Justice League of America Wonder Woman figure. Excerpt: “She hasn’t got the playability to match up to DCU Wonder Woman …”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Superman figure. Excerpt: “… in terms of sculpt, it’s an improvement over the already-excellent DCSH figure.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Red Hulk series Spiral Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “This is one heck of a six-armed action figure …” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Wreck-Gar figure. Excerpt: “… a very clever tribute …” (See also.)
Corey Tincher reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe G1 Series Deluxe class Autobot Hound with Ravage set. Excerpt: “… a lot of fun at a decent value.” (See also.)
Erin Snyder reviews the Wild Planet Skeleflex Dino Stegosaurus set. Excerpt: “When all’s said and done, you got a solid building set that allows you to put together some excellent action figures.”
Artemis reviews the Lego Bionicle Phantoka 8686 Toa Lewa set. Excerpt: “Is Lewa overcompensating for something?”
Erin Snyder reviews the Mega Bloks Plasma Dragons Battle Realm Booster Pack sets. Excerpt: “If you’re looking to build an army of fantasy miniatures on a budget, this is the way to do it.”
Retro reviews
yo go re reviews the Palisades The Muppet Show Jim Henson Special Edition Action Figure Palisades Direct exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… it’s a fitting tribute to one of the most creative artists of the 20th century.”
Philip Reed reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Zuckuss 12-inch figure. Excerpt: “… at the moment this is the only 12-inch Zuckuss available so if you want one this is your man.” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Armada Ultra class Galvatron with Clench set. Excerpt: “A playset and little more, really.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe vs. Cobra SpyTroops Black Out figure from the Flint and Black Out two-pack. Excerpt: “… pretty cool.” (See also.)
Toy links
Zero to Hero.
A clever piece of typographic art by Jeffrey Wallace.
Thumper and trooper.
Cool Stikfas customs by hemish71.
Henkei Cyclonus.
A fantastic Transformers repaint by Sabrina Ng. (Check her Flickr photostream more Henkei repaints.)
Enter the dragon.
Another fine Assemble Borg fanmode by Mr. P. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Les Mort 13.
A fine portrait by Tatsuru.
I see red people.
A photo by Ed Speir IV.
Toyrewind.
“… a showcase of toys and comics I’ve accumulated since I started collecting.”
Baghdad Barbie.
“(Priscilla Bracks’) exhibition Making the Empire Cross uses action dolls, bold computer animation and holograms to convey her observations of popular culture and its effect on society. Her use of dolls initially was a reaction to the increasing prevalence of militaristic toys.”