Toy review roundup

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars Droid Factory C-3PX Wal-Mart exclusive build-a-droid figure. Excerpt: “If, like me, you don’t have any of the figures included in this line-up, then it’s definitely worth picking them up to get this golden assassin droid.”

Michael Crawford reviews the DC Direct Deluxe Collector Figure Harley Quinn 13-inch-scale figure. Excerpt: “Even with my issues around her head sculpt … and the higher price point, I’m still quite pleased with the purchase.”

Engineernerd reviews the Hasbro Indiana Jones Dr. Henry Jones figure from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Excerpt: “… this may be the best figure I’ve opened this year. ”

Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Powerglide, Onslaught, Silverbolt and Galvatron figures. Excerpt: “(Re: Galvatron) Constraining the design into such a small figure ruined it.”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Nemesis Prime San Diego Comic Con exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… he’s definitely worth it.”

Josh Bernard reviews the Aoshima Shin Seiki Gokin Getter Robo Getter 1 (damaged version) Anime Export exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… this is no ordinary repaint.”

Rustin Parr reviews the Mezco Toyz Hellboy II: The Golden Army Hellboy (black shirt version) 1/18-scale San Diego Comic Con 2008 exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… I love this figure.” (See also.)

yo go re reviews the Marvel Toys Legendary Comic Book Heroes Star figure. Excerpt: “I at least had some vague idea who the other characters were, but Star was a complete mystery.” (See also.)

David Yeh review the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Comic Pack 4 Firefly vs. Storm Shadow, Comic Pack 5 Copperhead vs. Shipwreck, and Comic Pack 6 Duke vs Red Star two-packs. Excerpt: “(Re: Firefly and Storm Shadow) Now if they can just improve the elbow articulation and give all Joes their tight grip back, I’d be in Joe heaven.” [via] (See also: 1, 2, 3.)

Artemis reviews the Lego Star Wars 10174 Ultimate Collector’s AT-ST set. Excerpt: “This is a set for real Lego fans …”

Artemis reviews the Lego Star Wars 7658 Y-wing Fighter set. Excerpt: “If strict accuracy is what you’re after, the Ultimate Collector’s version is the way to go … but this is by no means a poor second-best …”

Outlaw reviews the Playmobil 4294 Soldier Fortress with Lighthouse (part 2) set. Excerpt: “I was a little disappointed that the pieces have a lot of attached clips (the kind that break off when you try taking the set apart).”

Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Trick ‘r Treat Sam 15-inch vinyl figure. Excerpt: “It’s a truly gruesome and unique design …”

danielgogeta reviews the Takara Tomy Zoids Graphics Twinhorn kit. Excerpt: “… a nice reissue to have …” (See also.)

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.)

Ken Murasame reviews the Mattel The Dark Knight Stealth Launch Batmobile set.

Nekonekokoara reviews the Bandai Motion Revive Series Kamen Rider Nega Den-O trading figure from the Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva the Movie: Climax Deka movie.

Gamu (part 2) and Mojya review the Bandai Gundam Fix Figuration Metal Composite Psycho Gundam Mk. II figure from the Zeta Gundam series. (See also.)

Gamu, Mojya, Tom and Cagalli-bi review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Laevatein figure from the Full Metal Panic! series.

Taoo reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kick Hopper and Punch Hopper figures from the Kamen Rider Kabuto series. (See also.)

Gamu reviews the Bandai In Action Offshoot Guren Type II figure from the Code Geass series. (See also.)

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

Damien Sancho reviews the Banpresto Kiba-Musha Den Real Type Figure 3 Musha Mk. 2 and Kiba Musha prize figures. (See also.)

Syuuamamori and Kaz review the Bandai Super Imaginative Chogokin (SIC) Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form and Momotaros Imagin set. (See also.)

Hinatatiki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe class Soundwave figure. (See also.)

Len reviews the Max Factory Figma Izumi Konata (winter clothes version) from the Lucky Star series. (See also.)

Hiitan reviews the Max Factory Figma Fate T. Harlaown (Barrier Jacket version) figure from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS series. (See also.)

Esuyu reviews the Bandai Minipla Engine Gattai Engine Retsu-Taka, Shishi-no-Shin and Tsuki-no-Wa candy toys and the combined mode, Engine Dai-Shogun, from the Engine Sentai Go-onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! Gekijobang!! movie. (See also.)

Retro reviews

Ramuna reviews the Max Factory Max Gokin Mazinkaiser figure.

Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars Neo Guiledart figure from the VS-29 Longrack versus Guiledart set.

Esuyu reviews the Bandai Minipla Chrome Chester candy toys from the Ultraman Nexus series.

Damien Sancho reviews the Yamato Macross Plus Fold Booster and FAST Pack parts for YF-19 1/60-scale accessory set.

Toy links

Otaku Barbie.
“At long last girls everywhere can live out their dreams of anime fandom, thanks to the latest in plastic polymer technology (and to Mattel’s unapologetic tendency to shamelessly capitalize on the latest pop-culture trends.)”

A moveable beast.
An excellent custom figure by glennwebman69 of the mutant villain Hemingway.

My Little Edward Scissorhands.
Another outstanding My Little Pony custom by Mari Kasurinen. Be sure to view her Superman Pony as well.

Chicks dig giant robots.
“Let it be known to the toy industry that Robots are NOT just for boys!! We rabid fan-girls deserve some attention!!”

Omake.
“Created purely as disposable trinkets, they have a primitive, utilitarian charm that swankier toys lack.”

Toy review roundup

Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics King Grayskull San Diego Comic Con exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… MOTU by way of Ed McGuinness.”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Commander San Diego Comic Con exclusive figure. Excerpt: “Cobra Commander is so evil, he’s stolen a Nazi’s body from six months in the future!” (See also.)

Michael Crawford reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Robin, Deathstroke the Terminator, Green Lantern, Sinestro, Nightwing and Collect & Connect Solomon Grundy figures. Excerpt: “Deathstroke is easily my favorite, although the character means almost nothing to me. For that to happen, they really had to produce a winner …”

Michael Crawford reviews the Toynami Futurama Santa Bender and Robot Santa San Diego Comic Con exclusive set. Excerpt: “… getting the chance to pick up the Robot Santa early - and getting a unique figure to boot - makes this exclusive well worth it.”

Kate Napolitano, T.J. Dietsch and Jairo Leon review the Hasbro Marvel Legends Ka-Zar, Shanna and Zabu figures from The Savage Land San Diego Comic Con exclusive set. Excerpt: “… this Ka-Zar is comic-accurate, long overdue, and devilishly crafted …”

Artemis reviews the Character Options Doctor Who Cyberman with Arm Weapon 5-inch-scale figure. Excerpt: “…. a really good figure …”

Artemis reviews the Character Options Doctor Who Reaper 5-inch-scale figure. Excerpt: “There may not have been that many people clamouring for a Reaper to begin with, but the quality of the toy is evident …”

Artemis reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Juno Eclipse figure from the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed game. Excerpt: “… unlike some of the other recent Star Wars women, she doesn’t suffer from feast-or-famine design with heavy articulation in her arms and none in her legs.” (See also.)

Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Power Rangers 15th Anniversary Ninja Storm Red Ranger figure. Excerpt: “Overall, this is really a spectacular figure, and part of a truly fascinating series.”

EVA Unit 4A reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Grimlock figure. Excerpt: “He looks awesome …” (See also.)

EVA Unit 4A reviews the Hasbro Transformers Movie Premium Series Autobot Jazz figure. Excerpt: “… the repaint corrected many of the complaints I had with the original, and the changes for the Premium Series also exceeded my expectations …”

Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Classic Deluxe class Sunstreaker figure. Excerpt: “His arm fell off …” (See also.)

Mark Kaelin reviews the RC Battle Tank Type 90 1/24-scale radio-controlled toy. Excerpt: “… plain disappointing.”

darth escargot reviews the Takara Tomy Zoids Graphics Extra Gungyalado kit. Excerpt: “… it’s a frickin’ dragon Zoid, and in my book, that’s 500 bonus points right there.”

Retro reviews

Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai Godaikin DX Leopardon figure from the Toei Spider-Man series. Excerpt: “… one of the most striking from the Chogokin line with no compromises made.” (Related.)

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