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 reviews the Yamato Bubblegum Crisis Transforming Moto Slave and Priss (part 2) 1/15-scale set.

Mojya reviews the Kotobukiya Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Sephiroth figure.

G.S.R, Gamu and Tom review the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Shocker Rider figure from the Kamen Rider the Next movie.

Ken Murasame review the Bandai MSIA (Mobile Suit in Action) Tieren Ground Type figure from the Gundam 00 series.

Kaz reviews the Bandai Mugenbine MugenKnight, MugenLio, MugenUnicorn, MugenLeviathan, MugenPhoenix and the combined form, Mugen Arthur, from Mugen Kenseijyuu trading toy set. (See also: 1, 2, 3, 4.)

Gamu and Mondo review the Bandai In Action Offshoot Knightmare Frame Gloucester (Cornelia version) from the Code Geass series. (See also.)

Ken Murasame reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou Macross Plus YF-21 figure. (See also.)

Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech YF-21 (Guld version) from Macross Plus. (See also.)

The G reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Lazengann figure from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. (See also.)

Acro_characin reviews the Max Factory Figma Koizumi Itsuki (Uniform version) figure from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi. (See also.)

Nekonekokoara reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Viper figure. (See also.)

Gun0826 reviews the Hasbro Indiana Jones Colonel Dovchenko figures from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (See also.)

Pokotannu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager Cybertron Mode Megatron figure. (See also.)

Pokotannu reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Optimus Prime figure from The Battle Begins: Optimus Prime versus Megatron set. (See also.)

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Hasbro Transformers Allspark Power Overcast figure.

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers MD-17 Payload figure. (See also.)

Ebi reviews the Takara Tomy Tomica Hero Rescue Force Hero Tools Series DX Rescue Crusher role-playing toy.

Hikutori reviews the Plastica Outerskin Yovkodori (black and white versions) costume accessories for Busou Shinki MMS figures.

Retro reviews

Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Takara Microman Magneforce MagneMicroman Achilles figure.

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Kenner Transformers Beast Wars Iguanus figure.

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.)

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Binaltech BT-20 Argent Meister figure.

Yuki Bune reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Encore Omega Supreme figure.

Shishioh, Gamu, K2O and Hima-toy review the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth God Cloth Pegasus Seiya figure from the Saint Seiya Hades Chapter Elysion OVA.

Shishioh, Mojya and G.S.R. review the Bandai Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Kiva (Dogga Form) figure.

K2O reviews the Bandai In Action Offshoot Knightmare Frame Gloucester (Cornelia version) from the Code Geass series.

Mojya and SR../Blood Zwei review the Bandai HCM Pro Gundam Heavyarms 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam Wing series.

Ka2-yuki reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Wing Gundam 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam Wing series. (See also.)

Ramuna reviews the CM’s Corporation Mecha Action Series Dancouga Nova figure. (See also.)

Pokotannu reviews the Bandai Mugenbine MugenLio, MugenKnight, MugenUnicorn, MugenLeviathan, MugenPhoenix and the combined form, Mugen Arthur, from Mugen Kenseijyuu trading toy set. (See also: 1, 2, 3, 4.)

Damien Sancho reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou Macross Plus YF-19 figure. (See also.)

Ebi and Pokotannu review the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-05 Hot Rodimus figure. (Note: Pokotannu removed the gold plating from the rear spoiler.) (See also.)

Ebi reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei D-03 Astrotrain figure. (See also.)

Hinatatiki reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-03 Grimlock figure. (See also.)

Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech YF-19 (Isamu version) from Macross Plus. (See also.)

Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Lazengann figure from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. (See also.)

G.S.R. reviews the Banpresto SCM (Special Creative Model) EX Z Gundam figure. (See also.)

Kaz reviews the 3R Imperial Japanese Army Nakamura Ryuichi 1/6-scale figure.

Supa reviews the Max Factory Figma Koizumi Itsuki (Uniform version) figure from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi.

Yuu-yui reviews the Max Factory Figma Takamachi Nanoha (Barrier Jacket version) figure from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series. (See also.)

Syuuamamori reviews the Max Factory Figma Izumi Konata (Cosplay version) Wonder Festival and mail order exclusive figure from the Lucky Star series. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Basil Lady Roses Coral 1/18-scale garage kit. (See also.)

Damien Sancho reviews the Maisto Wild Rides Fresh Metal Blurred Vision and Blue Speed 1/18-scale toys.

Retro reviews

Ebi reviews the Popy Big Scale Goggle V Goggle Caesar toy.

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Galaxy Force GC-16 Liger Jack figure.

Hirohiro reviews the Bandai MSIA (Mobile Suit in Action) Sky Grasper Dengeki Hobby Magazine exclusive toy from the Gundam SEED Destiny series.

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.)

Nekonekokoara reviews the Bandai Mugenbine MugenLio, MugenKnight, MugenUnicorn, MugenLeviathan, MugenPhoenix and the combined form, Mugen Arthur, from the Mugen Kenseijyuu trading toy set. (See also.)

MaruH102 reviews the Yamato Votoms Scopedog Turbo Custom The Last Red Shoulder Set 1/12-scale figure.

Hinatatiki reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-05 Hot Rodimus figure.

Ken Murasame reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Grimlock figure. (See also.)

Ebi reviews the Hasbro Transformers Classics Astrotrain figure. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Kotobukiya Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Cloud and Hardy Daytona set. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Wing Gundam 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam Wing series. (See also.)

ka2-yuki reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Gundam Deathscythe 1/200-scale figure from the Gundam Wing series. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech YF-21 (Guld version) (part 2) from Macross Plus. (See also.)

Tom reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech YF-19 (Isamu version) from Macross Plus. (See also.)

Mondo reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Lazengann figure from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. (See also.)

Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Fraulein Revoltech Futami Mami (Gothic Princess version) and Futami Mami (Snow Strawberry version) Friend Shop exclusive figures from The Idolmaster game. (See also.)

Hiitan reviews the Max Factory Figma Saber (armoured version) figure from the Fate/stay night series. (See also.)

Retro reviews

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara GaoGaiGar G-01 DX GaoGaiGar set and G-12 DX Goldymarg figure.

Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Takara Microman Military Force MF4-04 Virtual Task figure. (See also.)

Toy review roundup

svelte_corps reviews the Lego Agents 8635 Mission 6 Mobile Command Center set. Excerpt: “I love it to pieces and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone, whether for parts or for play value.”

Deinonychus reviews the Lego Agents 8634 Mission 5 Turbocar Chase set. Excerpt: “I’m very comfortable recommending this set to anyone.”

Michael Crawford reviews the DC Direct Deluxe Collector Figure The Dark Knight Batman and The Joker 13-inch figures. Excerpt: “This Ledger Joker is the best Deluxe 13″ figure DCD has produced.”

Matthew Kessen reviews the DC Direct Batman The Killing Joke Collector Set Batman and The Joker figures. Excerpt: “Bolland’s straightforward artistic style is captured beautifully.”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Expanded Universe Pre-Cyborg Grievous figure from the Star Wars Visionaries comic. Excerpt: “… it’s cool to see where he came from.” (See also.)

Josh Bernard reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech YF-19 (Isamu version) from Macross Plus. Excerpt: “While I prefer the styling of the GNU YF-19, this one has it beat on accessories.” (See also.)

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Allspark Power Deluxe Salvage figure. Excerpt: “Salvage is actually a sort of double homage …” (See also.)

Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Optimus Prime figure. Excerpt: “This is just about as show accurate as it gets.”

Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Voyager class Deep Space Starscream Target exclusive figure. Excerpt: “While still not perfect, the color alone is an improvement over the original release.”

yo go re reviews the Four Horsemen FANtastic Exclusive Ggruxx and Ssejjhhorr exclusive figures. Excerpt: “… you can’t appreciate the good without the bad.”

Artemis reviews the Hasbro Spider-Man Mary Jane figure from Spider-Man 3. Excerpt: “… a very dull figure.”

Scott Rubin reviews the Bandai Ben 10 Alien Force Humungousaur and Swampfire figures. Excerpt: “… fun figures for kids, and neat collectibles for more adult fans.”

Josh Bernard reviews the Mattel Hot Wheels Speed Racer Mach 5 1/24-scale toy. Excerpt: “… the Mattel version is a bit more expensive, it is still a great piece.”

Retro reviews

WIKD reviews the Tomy Zoids EZ-076 Brastle Tiger kit. Excerpt: “… an awesome addition to any collection.” (See also.)

Atom reviews the Bandai Saint Myth Cloth Hades Shun from the Saint Seiya Hades OVA. Excerpt: “For fans of the show, Hades is a nice addition … .” (See also.)

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