The Long-Awaited Reissue: RIOBOT 1/12 VR-052F MOSPEADA (Stick)

Sen-Ti-Nel's RIOBOT line is something that I mostly follow, but I don't intend to collect outside a very few select pieces. This is primarily due to their scale and cost, but mostly cost. Though there are releases that I've always kept my eye on the secondary market but have no intentions of pulling the trigger … Continue reading The Long-Awaited Reissue: RIOBOT 1/12 VR-052F MOSPEADA (Stick)

Noble Six Joins the Battle: RE:EDIT “Halo: Reach” Lineup Starts

When 1000toys took over the RE:EDIT brand from Sen-Ti-Nel, they made the right decision to move away from Iron Man figures to focus on other properties that would warrant the same premium collectible figure treatment. And they did with their first two offerings from the Halo franchise. I even have both figures up in the … Continue reading Noble Six Joins the Battle: RE:EDIT “Halo: Reach” Lineup Starts

All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2023: Bandai Spirits New Hobby (Non-Gunpla) Items

All Japan Model & Hobby 2023 is right around the corner and around this time, the Bandai Spirits Hobby Division usually does a Hobby Next Phase Autumn online event where they dedicate a day or two for new model kit reveals ahead of the actual show. They're not doing it this year. I'm not sure … Continue reading All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2023: Bandai Spirits New Hobby (Non-Gunpla) Items

These Really Need Better CG Renders: COOLPLAYFUN 1/12 Ultraman Suit Jack & Zoffy Figures

A couple of months ago, I got wind that designer toy company COOLPLAYFUN obtained the license to produce 1/12 scale fully articulated die-cast figures from the anime ULTRAMAN. They previously opened preorders for both Ultraman Suit [B-Type] and Ultraman Suit Ace, as well as teasing both Jack and Zoffy in the pipeline. And it looks … Continue reading These Really Need Better CG Renders: COOLPLAYFUN 1/12 Ultraman Suit Jack & Zoffy Figures

It Looks Like a Large Mark 2 Armor: Marvel Legends Hydra Stomper (“What If…?” Season 2)

Speaking of Iron Man, or Iron Man-esque, here's another quick post. Hasbro has revealed another Marvel Legends wave, this time it's for Hydra Stomper as it appeared in the yet-to-be released What If...? season two. I assume it was initially scheduled to be released around this time. But with Marvel Studios deciding to take a … Continue reading It Looks Like a Large Mark 2 Armor: Marvel Legends Hydra Stomper (“What If…?” Season 2)