Every Transformers collector, especially those who mainly primarily purchase "mainline" releases, are very aware that the paintjob will always take a hit when it comes to the budget allocation of figures. As such, fully painted figures are often relegated to event exclusives or Premium Finish releases. Enter the Dramatic Capture Series, a diorama-themed line intended … Continue reading Premium Finish in Essence: Transformers Dramatic Capture Series “Jetfire Combine” Set
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I’m Entering a New Rabbit Hole: Hiya Toys’ Exquisite Basic Rockman X Falcon Armor
Hiya Toys' has recently posted solicitations for four new items, and for the love of my finances, I have placed pre-orders for all four of them. Fortunately, these figures are being released far enough I can plan my finances. They may not be S.H.Figuarts expensive, but they're still not the cheapest either. This time, we're … Continue reading I’m Entering a New Rabbit Hole: Hiya Toys’ Exquisite Basic Rockman X Falcon Armor
I Should’ve Gotten Their Robocop: Hiya Toys Exquisite Super 1/12 ED-209
I just posted last week Hiya Toys' Exquisite Basic MFS-3 Kiryu / Mechagodzilla and how amazing it might be as an alternative to the much harder to get, and more expensive, S.H.MonsterArts version. I now have that on pre-order along with their Exquisite Basic Rockman X. Looks like I'll add another Hiya Toys pre-order with … Continue reading I Should’ve Gotten Their Robocop: Hiya Toys Exquisite Super 1/12 ED-209
Now Dirtier and Grittier: New “Transformers OVERGEAR” Line Revealed
The absence of a live-action Transformers feature film leaves a void within collectors that don't prefer the blockier, G1-styled Generations figures or the gimmick-heavy younger-oriented offerings from Cyberworld or Wild King. There are those who prefer a more realistic and grittier take on these robots in disguise. And after several years of absence, Takara Tomy, … Continue reading Now Dirtier and Grittier: New “Transformers OVERGEAR” Line Revealed
I Can Finally Get Kiryu! Exquisite Basic MFS-3 Kiryu from “Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla”
I don't consider myself to be the biggest Godzilla fan, although I do tend to get Mechagodzilla figures because... well... it's mecha. For the longest time, I've leaned towards S.H.MonsterArts for these and for the life of me, I'm not able to get my hands on the S.H.MonsterArts MFS-3 Kiryu from Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla. Despite … Continue reading I Can Finally Get Kiryu! Exquisite Basic MFS-3 Kiryu from “Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla”