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.
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Esuyu (part 2, part 3), Ramuna (part 2), Koshihara Hitoshi and Hima-toy review the CM’s Corporation Brave Gokin Baldios set.
G.S.R. reviews the Fewture Models EX Goukin Series Robo Shi Works Juoumaru figure from the Pla-Wres Sanshiro series.
Koshihara Hitoshi reviews the Medicom Toy Real Action Heroes Kamen Rider Black 1/6-scale figure.
Goe reviews the CM’s Corporation Sunrise Mecha Action Series Busou Gattai Fighbird figure.
MaruH102 reviews the Marmit JuuGokin Poseidon (original colour version) from Babel II.
MaruH102 reviews the CM’s Corporation Mecha Action Series Blocker IV Machine Blaster Sandaioh and Boss Palder set.
Damien Sancho reviews the Bandai Extended Mobile Suit in Action (EMSIA) RX-78-3 G3 Gundam figure from Mobile Suit Gundam.
Damien Sancho and Mondo review the Bandai Extended Mobile Suit in Action (EMSIA) Gelgoog (Herbert Von Kuspen custom) figure from the MS IGLOO OVA.
Kanon reviews the Banpresto Kiba-Musha Den Sairoku Ni Musha Zeta, Musha Mk. II and Kiba Musha prize figures.
Mojya, Gamu and Shishioh review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Hokuto No Ken Revolution Jagi figure.
MaruH102 reviews the CM’s Corporation Brave Gokin EX Dark Legioss 1/48-scale figure from Genesis Climber Mospeada. (See also.)
Mojya, Hinatatiki, Shishioh and Pokotannu review the Megahouse Variable Action King Sccasher figure from NG Knight Lamune & 40. (See also.)
Mojya, G.S.R., Natsume and Sousuke review the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto figure. (See also.)
Sousuke reviews the Bandai S.H.Figuarts Deneb Imagin figure from Kamen Rider Den-O. (See also.)
Gamu reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Cherudim Gundam 1/200-scale figure from Gundam 00. (See also .)
K3, Damien Sancho and Natsume review the Bandai Robot Tamashii Arios Gundam figure from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Natsume reviews the Bandai Robot Tamashii 00 Gundam figure from Gundam 00. (See also.)
Ramuna reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou Space Warrior Baldios figure. (See also.)
Ramuna reviews the Yamato GN-U Dou Dancouga Nova. figure. (See also.)
Kaz reviews the Bandai S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) Kamen Rider Den-O Gun Form and Ryutaros Imagin set. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Street Fighter Online Teiran figure. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Street Fighter Online Ryu figure. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Ricky figure from Doko Demo Issho. (See also.)
Kaz, Tom and Syuuamamori review the Kaiyodo Revoltech Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann figure. (See also.)
Tom reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech YF-21 (Guld version) figure from Macross Plus. (See also.)
Tom reviews the Banpresto Gundam S.C.M (Special Creative Model) EX Ramba Ral Units Zaku II prize figure. (See also.)
Mojya, Gamu, JJ9 and Supa review the Max Factory Figma Chunichi Dragons Mascot Doala (home version) figure.
Supa reviews the Max Factory Figma Hanshin Tigers Mascot Tolucky (home version) figure.
Kuronuko Yamato reviews the Max Factory Figma Hatsune Miku figure from Vocaloid2 Character Vocal Series. (See also.)
Gamu and Mondo review the Kaiyodo Fraulein Revoltech Hasegawa Haruka figure from Moyashimon.
Hikutori, Hima-toy and The G review the Konami Busou Shinki High Speed Trike Ach Stradale Dengeki Hobby Magazine exclusive set.
Hikutori and Hima-toy review the Konami Busou Shinki High Manoeuvre Trike Yda Stradale Dengeki Hobby Magazine exclusive set.
The G, Mojya and Taoo review the Konami Busou Shinki Light Armor Nurse Bright Feather figure. (See also.)
The G, Mojya and Mondo review the Konami Busou Shinki Light Armor Sister Harmony Grace figure. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Light Armor Devil Succubus Valona figure. (See also.)
Syuuamamori reviews the Konami Busou Shinki Light Armor Angel Commando Werkstra figure. (See also.)
Ganhoo (part 2, part 3) reviews the Bandai Engine Gattai Series DX Kyoretsu-Oh set from the Go-Onger series. (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
Red reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Henkei C-09 Lambor figure.
Toyhunter reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Grimlock figure. (See also.)
Hinatatiki reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Activators Patrol Bumblebee figure.
Damien Sancho reviews the Atelier-Sai Gene Block Battle Soldiers 03 kit.
Ebi, Soh-dr and Koshihara Hitoshi review the Bandai DX Zanvat Sword role-playing toy from Kamen Rider Kiva.
Retro reviews
Esuyu reviews the Konami Sazer-X Chousei Gasshin Great Lio set.
G.S.R. reviews the Bandai Free Pose DX Solbraver figure from Tokkyuu Shirei Solbrain.
Damien Sancho reviews the Volks Super Robot Wars Original Generation Full Action Figure Huckebein Mk III Dengeki Hobby Magazine and online store exclusive figure.
Damien Sancho reviews the Yamato Macross VF-1J Super Valkyrie figure and 1/60 VF-1 Armored Parts set.
Nekokami Sigma reviews the Bandai HCM Pro Zaku II 1/200-scale figure from The 08th MS Team OVA.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Brave Command Dagwon DX Dagtector 4 Wing Yoku figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Beast Wars C-16 Lio Convoy figure from Beast Wars II.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers 08 Streak figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers C-104 Brainstorm figure from Transformers Headmasters.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Collector’s Edition Road Rage e- Hobby exclusive figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Collector’s Edition Crosscut e-Hobby exclusive figure. (See also.)
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Takara Transformers Car Robot C-026 Super Speedbreaker figure.
Transformers Baka Ichidai reviews the Bandai Machine Robo MR-48 Fairlady Robo figure. (See also.)
Red reviews the Hasbro Transformers Generation 2 Sideswipe figure.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Toy Biz Marvel Legends Showdown Booster Pack Human Torch and Juggernaut (closed mouth version) figures.
Damien Sancho reviews the Kaiyodo Revoltech Extra Operation Yashima accessory set from Rebuild of Evangelion.
Nekonekokoara reviews the Stikfas K-9 Police Unit kit.
Toy review roundup
Reis O’Brien reviews the Mega Bloks Plasma Kreaps 5149 Mummy figure. Excerpt: “… go out and get some!”
Josh Bernard reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-43 Daimos set. Excerpt: “If you are a fan of the old DX chogokin Daimos, this toy may leave you a little cold.” (See also.)
yo go re reviews the DC Direct Justice Toyman figure. Excerpt: “The figure has a cool look, make no mistake, but what really makes Toyman stand out is his amazing articulation.”
Artemis reviews the DC Direct Justice Batgirl figure. Excerpt: “… all she will do is stand there, looking butch but vacant.”
yo go re reviews the DC Direct Secret Files Batman Rogues Gallery Two-Face figure. Excerpt: “At last, we have a Two-Face figure worthy of the character.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Bandai Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Super Legends Lord Zedd figure. Excerpt: “… well-made, well-detailed, and a really nice rendition of the character for modern times.”
Engineernerd reviews the Mezco Toyz HBII Red 3.75-inch figure from Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Excerpt: “The attention to the source material, articulation, and just overall look add up to one hell of a figure.”
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys The Dark Knight Batman (The Dark Knight costume version) 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “… it’s a small work of art.”
Michael Crawford reviews the Hot Toys Alien Captain Dallas and Executive Officer Kane 1/6-scale figures. Excerpt: “… I’m more than happy to declare this pair the very nicest human figures they’ve done in the series so far.” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Ares figure. Excerpt: “… excellent paint applications.” (See also.)
Steve Pietrangelo reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Wonder Woman figure. Excerpt: “… Wonder Woman, even though she has her flaws, is probably the best female figure to date.” (See also.)
Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Despero figure. Excerpt: “… it’s fantastic to have gotten one of my favorite JLA foes so early in DCUC …” (See also.)
Erin Snyder reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Solomon Grundy figure. Excerpt: “Grundy looks pretty good, but he could certainly be better.”
Scott Rubin reviews the Mattel DC Universe Infinite Heroes Crisis Professor Zoom figure and Weather Wizard, The Flash and Mirror Master three-pack. Excerpt: “… a lot of fun, in a great size and at a perfect price point …” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Mattel Justice League Unlimited Parasite, Stargirl and Aquaman three-pack. Excerpt: “… a very cool set …”
Jin Saotome reviews the FansProject Transformers Classics TFX-01 City Commander Ultra Magnus upgrade kit. Excerpt: “… well worth the price tag.” (See also.)
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Shockwave figure. Excerpt: “While not perfect, it’s still alot for what you pay.”
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Voyager class Skywarp figure. Excerpt: “A great repaint that needs little improvement.”
Blitzwing reviews the Hasbro Transformers Universe Voyager class Tread Bolt figure. Excerpt: “… worth owning …”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Allspark Power Decepticon Fracture Wal-Mart exclusive figure. Excerpt: “… it’s nice to see the GoBots finally getting some love …” (See also.)
Josh Bernard reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Binaltech BT-22 Convoy figure. Excerpt: “This toy makes me want to sell all my alternators and go out and replace them with the Binaltech version.” (See also.)
Justin Bell reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Firebat Jet with A.V.A.C. set. Excerpt: “The Firebat is great, the A.V.A.C. is great, and the price is right.”
Retro reviews
Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai Machine Robo DX MR-DX05 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S (red variant) figure. Excerpt: “Despite the idiosyncratic design, the Beetle is a great figure.”
Tom Prankerd reviews the Hasbro Transformers Alternators Wheeljack figure. Excerpt: “The whole Alternators series has been about devising needlessly complex ways of getting a robot out of a car, and it reaches a zenith here.”
Updatedude reviews the Hasbro Transformers Real Gear Robots High Score 100 figure. Excerpt: “Yes, he can perform the Shoryuken and the Hadoken.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Comic Pack # 101 Lt. Gorky, Dragonsky and Sgt. Misha Zubenkov three-pack. Excerpt: “(Re: Sgt. Misha Zubenkov) … the power of a good repaint!” (See also: 1, 2, 3.)
yo go re reviews the Galoob UltraForce Ghoul figure. Excerpt: “For a mid-90s toy, Ghoul stacks up pretty well today.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Annihilus Series Banshee figure. Excerpt: “It’s not perfect, but there have been precious few Banshee figures over the years, and I am pleased that Hasbro chose this character …”
Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-24 Tetsujin 28 figure. Excerpt: “Tetsujin 28 keeps things simple, but is done with such quality and verve that it’s difficult to hold this against him.”
Shogundan reviews the Soft Garage Legend of Gokin Giant Robo figure. Excerpt: “… a great modern representation of the classic character with a true old-school feel.”