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 links

Lego Cosmo Crusher, Gaia and God Mars.
More fantastic MOCs by Johnny Tang.

Arthur the Pharaoh.
Combiners constructed from the Mugenbine combiners MugenArthur and MugenPharaoh.

Ruh roh!
A Scooby Doo Stikfas custom by Sabermaker.

Thom Zahler on toys.
“I think it’s natural for people who create comics, or people who want to, to be drawn to the comics toys. When you’re a kid, they’re not just toys, they’re the things that you use to tell your own stories when the comics end.”

Lego answers your questions.
“As your parents probably told you when you were young, there are some things that shouldn’t be eaten. Lego bricks are one of them. Please keep them away from your mouth.”

Robo Force.
“To go up against Transformers, with all the play value those things had, [Robo Force] just looked very much like a previous-generation type of a product.” (See also.)

Giants.
An excellent digirama by Hock starring the Hot Toys James Dean 1/6-scale figure. (Related.)

Cops and Cons.
Shaun Wong’s 1/6 figures are having a showdown.

Empire’s Cutest versus galaxy’s deadliest.
(See also.)

Custom costumes.
“Create a form-fitting costume for your action figure with Vince Callaghan of Project: Custom.”

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