Toy links
Cross the streams.
Neat Ghostbusters customs based on G.I. Joe figures.
Death’s consort.
bonewalker used a Hulk figure for this fine custom of the Mad Titan.
Walking ball.
A cool mecha Lego MOC by bigfatslob.
First man on Mars.
By Bruce Dean.
Bruce Dean’s Attack of the 50ft. Woman.
“…she was already having such a bad day – and now, none of her clothes fit.”
Shootout.
What happens when you skin that smoke wagon.
Where are they now?
Time for Tubby bye-bye!
Mind toys. [via]
“It’s not unusual for new technologies to first enter popular consciousness as toys.”
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.)
Hima-toy reviews the Kotobukiya Square Enix Kingdom Hearts Play Arts Cloud and Sephiroth figures.
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the Takara Tomy Cool Girl Character Tribute Series Soryu Asuka Langley in CG 1/6-scale figure from Evangelion.
Tom reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii GN-X III (ESFF Type) figure from Gundam 00.
Toyhunter reviews the Bandai Jagun Fighters Gidan figure.
Gamu reviews the Bandai Gundam Fix Figuration (G.F.F.) Metal Composite Psycho Gundam (Hong Kong Night version) Tamashii Nation 2009 exclusive figure. (See also.)
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kuuga (Mighty Form) figure. (See also.)
G.S.R. reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Ketaros and Kamen Rider Hercus figures from Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love. (See also.)
Maruo reviews the Bandai Final Form Ride Faiz Blaster figure from Kamen Rider Decade. (See also.)
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Bulkhead figure. (See also.)
Toybu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Atomic Lugnut figure.
Mondo reviews the Diamond Select Toys Marvel Select Anti-Venom figure. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the Banpresto Gundam Series Humable Model God Gundam and Master Gundam prize figures. (See also.)
Soh-dr reviews the Bandai Legend Rider Series Henshin Belt Kamen Rider Kuuga role-playing toy from Kamen Rider Decade.
Retro reviews
Itsuki reviews the Bandai S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) Kamen Rider Faiz set.
Itsuki reviews the Bandai S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) Kamen Rider Faiz (Blaster Form) and Autovajin set.
Damien Sancho reviews the Megahouse Palm Action Orguss II Olson Special figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Bandai Machine Robo MR-01 Bike Robo and MR-16 Scooter Robo figures.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Robot Masters RM-18 Road Rocket figure.
Mondo reviews the NECA Alien versus Predator: Requiem Predator (stealth mode version) figure.
Yuki Bune reviews the Banpresto Max Factory Figma.BP Lelouch Lamperouge figure from the Code Geass series. (See also.)
Gun0826 reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Valor vs. Venom Hi-Tech figure from the Hi-Tech and Doctor Mindbender set. (See also.)
Red reviews the Kabaya Transformers Gum Alert kit.
Toy links
The dragon.
A phenomenal custom.
Villains of Third Earth.
Fine Thundercats-inspired customs by Matt Hancock.
Eagle 1.
A Lego MOC inspired by Space: 1999. (More.)
Charge.
Martin also has a nifty step-by-step guide showing how he created the digirama.
The weapon you only need to fire once.
Digirama featuring the Heavy Artillery Iron Man variant.
See.
A striking shot of a striking figure.
Steel-winged angel.
“She is so delicate to work with, playing with her makes me a little scared!” (More.)
Micro-Meccano.
misodrill’s Microman get some new rides.
Robot Tamashii checklist
Updated Jul. 7
Debuting in October 2008, Bandai’s Robot Tamashii line (also transliterated as “Robot Damashii”) is the evolution of the company’s Mobile Suit in Action series of action figures. The name means “The Robot Spirits” and Bandai touts the line as a new standard in robot action figures. Marketing hyperbole aside, Robot Tamashii features competent renditions of mecha making them a good choice for fans looking for affordable and playable representations of their favourite designs.
The following checklist of Robot Tamashii figures released thus far (excluding exclusives) includes links to Japanese pictorial reviews with a generous amount of photos.
001 00 Gundam (Oct. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Mojya, Natsume.
002 Arios Gundam (Oct. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Machu, Natsume.
003 Union Flag Custom II (GN Flag) (Nov. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Kuronuko Yamato, Goe.
004 Cherudim Gundam (Nov. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Ken Murasame, Damien Sancho.
005 Gawain (Dec. ’08)
Reviews: Mojya, K3, Kanon.
006 Guren Kashou-shiki (Dec. ’08)
Reviews: K3, K2O, Mondo.
SP 0-Raiser (Dec. ’08)
Reviews: Gamu, Ken Murasame, Damien Sancho.
SP 00-Raiser Trans-Am set (Dec. ’08)
Reviews: Ken Murasame, Damien Sancho, Tom.
007 Seravee Gundam (Jan. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu (part 2), Ken Murasame (part 2), Damien Sancho (part 2).
008 Ahead (Jan. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Ken Murasame, SR../Blood Zwei.
009 GN-X III (A-Laws type) (Feb. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Ken Murasame, Damien Sancho.
010 Bushido’s Ahead “Sakigake” (Feb. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Shishioh, Damien Sancho.
011 Turn X (Feb. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Shishioh, Damien Sancho.
012 GN-Archer (Mar. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Damien Sancho, G.S.R..
SP Arios Gundam & GN-Archer set (Mar. ’09)
Reviews: coming soon!
013 Zangetsu (Mar. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Mondo.
014 Akatsuki Jikisan Custom (Mar. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Mondo.
015 Gadessa (Revive type) (Mar. ’09)
Reviews: Shishioh, Gamu, Tom.
016 Garazzo (Bring type) (Mar. ’09)
Reviews: Shishioh, Gamu, Ken Murasame.
017 Ahead Smultron (Apr. ’09)
Reviews: Ken Murasame.
018 GN-X III (ESFF Type) (Apr. ’09)
Reviews: Ken Murasame, Damien Sancho, Tom.
019 Shinkiro (Apr. ’09)
Reviews: Itsuki, Yo, Mojya.
020 Lancelot Albion (Jun. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Mojya.
021 Nirvash type the End (May ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Ramuna.
022 0 Gundam (Type A.C.D.) (May ’09)
Reviews: Shishioh, G.S.R., K3.
023 Gadessa (Healing type) (May ’09)
Reviews: Damien Sancho, Tom.
024 Nirvash type Zero spec2 (Jun. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Tom (part 2), Gamu.
025 Garazzo (Healing type) (Jun. ’09)
Reviews: Damien Sancho.
026 Crossbone Gundam X-1 (Jun. ’09)
Reviews: Yuki Bune, Shishioh, Gamu.
027 Crossbone Gundam X-2 Custom (Jul. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Tom, Hima-toy.
028 Masurao (Jul. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Kanon.
029 Tristan (Jul. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Itsuki.
030 Gundam Exia (Aug. ’09)
Reviews: SR../Blood Zwei, Shishioh, Damien Sancho.
031 Akatsuki (Aug. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Mondo.
032 Akatsuki Kashou (Aug. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Mondo.
SP Alvaaron DX The Core of Alvatore (Sep. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Damien Sancho.
034 Devilfish (Sep. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Ramuna.
035 Arbalest (Sep. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Itsuki, Gamu.
036 Savage (sand colour) (Oct. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Nuu, Lem.
037 Savage (grey colour) (Oct. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Nuu, Yo.
038 00 Gundam Seven Swords (Oct. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Nuu, Yo.
039 Turn A Gundam (Oct. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Shishioh, SR../Blood Zwei.
039 SP Turn A Gundam (Nano Skin Finish ver.) (Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Gamu.
040 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode) (Nov. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, SR../Blood Zwei, Ken Murasame.
041 S.E.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements (Nov. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Mojya.
042 VF-25F Super Messiah Valkyrie (Saotome Alto version) (Nov. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Gamu, Nuu.
043 Queadluun Rare (Klan Klang custom) (Nov. ’09)
Reviews: Gamu, Yo, Ken Murasame.
044 Ryujinmaru (Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Mojya.
045 Arche Gundam (Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Ken Murasame.
046 VF-25G Super Messiah Valkyrie (Mikhail Blanc version) (Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Yo, Gamu.
047 Shen Hu (Dec. ’09)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Mondo.
048 Susanowo (Jan. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Damien Sancho.
049 Gernsback (Mao version) (Jan. ’10)
Reviews: SR../Bloodzwei, Lem, Gamu.
050 Gernsback (Kurz version) (Jan. ’10)
Reviews: Yo, Lem, Gamu.
051 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode) (Feb. ’10)
Reviews: Gamu.
052 EVA-02 (Feb. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Gamu.
053 Bonta-kun (Feb. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Lem, Gamu.
054 Geara Zulu (Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Gamu, Damien Sancho, Ken Murasame.
055 Stark Jegan (Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Damien Sancho, Gamu.
056 V2 Assault Buster Gundam (Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Akizakura.
057 Falke (Mar. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Ramuna, Lem.
058 EVA-01 Test Type (Apr. ’10)
Reviews: Gamu, Nuu, Yo.
059 Gundam F91 (Apr. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Ramuna.
060 Spearhead (Ray version) (Apr. ’10)
Reviews: Gamu.
061 Spearhead (Charles version) (May ’10)
Reviews: Gamu.
062 Reborns Gundam/Reborns Cannon (Jun. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
063 Lancelot Club (May ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Hima-toy.
064 Crossbone Gundam X-3 (Jun. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Damien Sancho.
065 Cherudim Gundam Saga (Jun. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Akizakura, Damien Sancho.
066 Nirvash type Zero (Jun. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Kaz.
067 Den’an Gei (Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, K3.
068 Kapool (Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Lem.
069 Bonta-kun (combat type) (Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Lem, Nuu.
070 Zegapain Altair (Jul. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Ramuna, Yo.
071 Vincent Early Production Type (Aug. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo.
072 Strike Freedom Gundam (Aug. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Yo, Shishioh.
073 Den’an Zon (Aug. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Damien Sancho.
074 Arios Gundam Ascalon (Sep. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
075 GM Sniper II (Sep. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
076 00 Qan[T] (Oct. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Shishioh.
077 EVA-02 The Beast (Oct. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Hima-toy.
078 RX-78-2 Gundam (Nov. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Tagoal, K3 (part 2).
079 Sinanju (Nov. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu.
080 Zegapain Garuda (Nov. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, K3, Yo.
081 Fafner Mark Elf (Dec. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Ramuna, Lem.
082 Zegapain Hraesvelg (Dec. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu, Ramuna, K3.
083 Geara Zulu (Angelo Sauper custom) (Dec. ’10)
Reviews: Nuu.
084 L-Gaim Mark-II (Jan. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Koshihara Hitoshi.
085 Destiny Gundam (Jan. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, Gamu.
086 L-Gaim (Feb. ’11)
Reviews: Gamu, Herofigure, Hige.
087 Victory Gundam (Feb. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Lem.
088 Tauburn (Mar. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Shishioh, K3.
089 Victory Two Gundam (Mar. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu.
090 Brave (Commander Test Type) (Apr. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, K3.
091 Laevatein (Apr. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Lem, Herofigure.
092 Gundam Avalanche Exia (May. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Gamu, Tom.
093 Zandacross (May. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Lem, Gamu.
094 Copy Robot No. 1 (May. ’11)
Reviews: Lem.
095 Wing Gundam Zero (Endless Waltz version) (Jun. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, K3.
096 Codarl (Jun. ’11)
Reviews: Nuu, Lem.
Toy links
Mega Hordak.
Roboraptor’s custom Transformers-Masters of the Universe crossover.
Hound.
A Johnny Tang Lego MOC.
Try getting a reservation at Dorsia now.
Seriously, man, you and me, we’re done professionally.
Mark 3.
A hot shot of a Hot Toy.
Blockhead.
“… the inner workings of toy fans. This one in honor of Lego enthusiasts…” (Related.)
Toy review roundup
Corey Tincher reviews the Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight ShadowHawk (variant) figure. Excerpt: “You’re … getting a character in plastic form that you would probably otherwise never see, so paying a little extra premium is more reasonable.”
Nathan Newell reviews the Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight Scud (Sol version) figure. Excerpt: “… a pretty solid figure.”
yo go re reviews the Diamond Select Toys Marvel Select Anti-Venom figure. Excerpt: “The Marvel Select figure isn’t as articulated as it could be, of course, but it’s still … more than acceptable …”
Artemis reviews the Diamond Select Toys Star Trek Deep Space Nine Lieutenant Commander Worf Previews Exclusive figure from Soldiers of the Empire. Excerpt: “… a valuable (though not mandatory) version of Worf; if you’re a Klingon fan this is the one you’ll want above all others.”
Nathan Newell reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Warp Collection Kirk and Spock 6-inch figures. Excerpt: “… the terrible designs of these figures are totally uncool.”
Joseph Baxter reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Galaxy Collection Spock 3.75-inch figure. Excerpt: “Star Trek figures have either been well-articulated, but too large and expensive, OR too small and lacking in articulation and detail. This one definitely falls somewhere in the comfortable middle.” (See also.)
Philip Reed reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation T-700 3.75-inch-scale figure. Excerpt: “A nice, menacing piece that’s ready to tear into the rest of my 3.75-inch collection.”
Poe Ghostal reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation Deluxe T-1 figure. Excerpt: “… the T-1 is incredibly under-sized (it should be about 7" tall) and the mini-tread should be in the back.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Comic Packs 12 Emperor Palpatine Clone and Luke Skywalker two-pack from the Star Wars Dark Empire II comic. Excerpt: “… one of the most horrible things ever seen in the Star Wars galaxy: a nude Emperor Palpatine.” (See also.)
Michael Crawford reviews the Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Iron Man Iron Man Mark III 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “Yep, he’s expensive – but there’s plenty of good reasons for it.” (See also.)
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Booster Gold (classic version) figure. Excerpt: “… I would have preferred a much more vibrant yellow and blue.”
Darren Cilenti reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Gentei Dirge Toy Hobby Market exclusive figure. Excerpt: “While there are a few differences compared to the BotCon exclusive Classics Dirge, they’re both strong tributes.”
Darren Cilenti reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Gentei Thrust Ganbo Store exclusive figure. Excerpt: “The changes made by the BotCon crew for their version are more elegant, but this is still a useful retooling.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Armada Series Hot Shot figure. Excerpt: “This was really the best they could do?” (See also.)
Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Allspark Power Voyager class Mudflap Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive figure. Excerpt: “A good mould with two solid modes, good gimmicks and great play value but a colour scheme that’s dubious at best.” (See also.)
Retro review
Philip Reed reviews the Hasbro Transformers Battletrap figure. Excerpt: “… I like him for what he is.”
Toy links
Eternity by 6700curtis.
“… I painted the space look on him head to toe.” (Related.)
The Baroness’ Baroness.
“She’s the super-hot super-spy searching the millionaire’s mansion late at night after the dinner-party, looking for the secret files he’s hiding, all the while her pistol’s tucked safely in the elastic of her thigh-highs.” (See also.)
Mecha at work.
Lego MOCs by tattun. (More.)
Ultra Magnus.
“Made of merino wool, he’s about 18cm tall (just a smidge taller than Optimus, I don’t know why) and fully poseable.” (More needle-felted Transformers.)
The Kaufman collection.
“… Kaufman amassed the quintessential collection of more than 7,000 antique toys of all varieties.”
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.)
Gamu (part 2, part 3) reviews the Bandai Gundam Fix Figuration Metal Composite Limited Z Plus (blue version) set from Gundam Sentinel. (See also.)
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the Bandai Chogokin GE-46 Phone Braver 7 toy from the Keitai Sosakan 7.
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the CM’s Corporation Brave Gohkin Kuwagattan toy from Time Bokan.
Ken Murasame review the Bandai Robot Tamashii Ahead Smultron figure from Gundam 00.
Gamu reviews the Bandai HCM Pro 0 Raiser 1/200-scale toy from Gundam 00.
Toybu and Goe review the CM’s Corporation Gutto Kuru Figure Collection Fate T. Harlaown figure from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS.
Gamu reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth God Cloth Pegasus Seiya (original colour version) Tamashii Web exclusive figure. (See also.)
Kaz and Damien Sancho (part 2) review the Bandai S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) Kamen Rider Den-O Climax Form and Urataros Imagin set from Kamen Rider Den-O. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Bandai S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider New Den-O (Strike Form) Yahoo! Japan limited figure from Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: Final Countdown. (See also.)
Mondo reviews the Max Factory Figma Sakura Hime (JPWA Tag Tournament version) figure from Pla-Wres Sanshiro. (See also.)
Yo reviews the Bandai Final Form Ride Faiz Blaster figure from Kamen Rider Decade.
Esuyu reviews the Bandai Final Form Ride Kuuga Gouram, Ryuki Dragreder, Kiva Arrow and Kamen Rider Decade figures. (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
Onbashira reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-17 Hot Rod figure from Transformers Micron Densetsu. (See also.)
Alfes reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Generation 1 Series Deluxe class Autobot Ratchet figure. (See also.)
Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Optimus Prime figure. (See also.)
Itsuki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Bumblebee figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Crossovers Spider-Man figure.
Damien Sancho reviews the Banpresto Gundam Series Humable Model Master Gundam prize figure. (See also.)
Maruo reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Iron Man figure. (See also.)
Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe G.I. Joe Hawk and Shipwreck figures from the G.I Joe Set 5-pack. (See also.)
Red reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Disney Label Mickey Mouse Trailer figure. (See also.)
Red reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Disney Label Mickey Mouse Trailer Monochrome figure. (See also.)
G.S.R. and Ebi review the Bandai Shinkenger Samurai Gattai Series Kajiki Origami toy. (See also.)
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the Takara Tomy Tomica Hero Rescue Fire DX Try Basher and DX Rescue Megahorn toys.
Kanon reviews the Yujin SR Shooting Game Historica 2 R-9Ø Ragnarok (R-Type III), R-Gray1 (Ray Storm), G.A.I.A. (Star Luster), Geo Sword (Starblade), Opa-Opa (Fantasy Zone), Musha Aleste (Musha Aleste) and Spriggan Mk. 2 (Spriggan Mark 2) trading toys. (See also.)
Retro reviews
Ramuna (part 2) reviews the Bandai GC-17 DX Laserion and Laser Battlegear sets.
Ramuna reviews the Bandai Laser Fighter toy from Video Warrior Laserion.
Kanon reviews the Konami Impact Model Series Lagann from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. (See also.)
Itsuki reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Firearms Zelnogrard figure. (See also.)
Itsuki reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Taurus Aldebaran figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hayakawa Change Shirobai Robo Tenjin figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hasbro Transformers Energon Energon Kicker with High Wire set. (See also.)
Ken Murasame reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars C-2 White Claw figure.
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Mobile Suit in Action Turn A Gundam figure.
Kanon reviews the Yujin SR Shooting Game Historica R-9A Arrowhead (normal and red versions from R-Type Final), OF-1 Daedalus (normal and purple versions from Image Fight), Medarion (Gradius 2), Vic Viper T301 (Gradius V), Silver Hawk (Proco, Tiat and mass-production versions from Darius) and R-9A Arrowhead (black version from R-Type Tactics) trading toys. (See also.)
Soh-dr reviews the Bandai Sonic Wave DX Henshin Belt from Kamen Rider Kuuga.
Toy links
Ultra-raptor.
An amazing custom by GrownNerd.
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Rising Mighty Form.
A custom by SR../Blood Zwei.
Marina and Dorina.
Microman gets two support droids thanks to these BJPM creations by misodrill.
Alien Borg.
A freakish Assemble Borg creature by shikku. (Click on the image for a better look.)
Super Gattai.
Yuu-yui used Busou Shinki wave 9 and wave 10 sets for this busy-looking combiner.
SOC (Soul of Cardboard) Danbo.
Figma-sized papercraft by Remu.
Mugenmoe.
Scroll down for some neat Moebine fanmodes. (Click on the images for a better look.)
Toy review roundup
Michael Crawford reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Command Collection Spock and Kirk 12-inch figures. Excerpt: “If I were going to limit myself to only one line of figures to collect from the new film, it would be these.”
Michael Crawford reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation Deluxe T-600, T-700 and T-R.I.P. Resistance Infiltrator Prototype 6-inch figures. Excerpt: “… the T-700 is worth picking up if you can find something to display him with. Skip the other two unless you’re a completist …”
Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Kid Flash figure. Excerpt: “… is he a ridiculously buff 12 year old … or a really short 17 year old.” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Atom Smasher figure. Excerpt: “… he’s really just a larger-than-usual basic DCUC superhero figure.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Comic Pack Hard Master and Snake Eyes two-pack. Excerpt: “The pairing of Snake-Eyes and the Hard Master is a good one …” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Dusty and Lt. Torpedo 12-inch figures. Excerpt: “I’m reviewing a toy here — not getting into existentialism.”
Artemis reviews the Lego Bionicle 8693 Phantoka Chirox set. Excerpt: “… on his own, Chirox isn’t the best.”
Retro review
Philip Reed reviews the Fisher-Price Adventure People X-Ray Woman figure. Excerpt: “… X-Ray Woman’s cool for one reason only: you can see through her bits.”