My Mini Action Series Daltanious just arrived last week while my Mini Action Series Daimos is still at HobbyLink Japan's warehouse due to the current shipping restrictions. Regardless, seeing these figures really made me think of how I really like the concept of smaller, desktop sized fully transformable super robots. For those who know me … Continue reading Portable Scale Full Transformation Super Robots Done Right: Action Toys Mini Action Series
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Tamashii Nations Presents "Cine Toy Spirits": S.H.Figuarts IG-11
The second figure being offered in Tamashii Nations' "Cine Toy Spirits" launch is something we've seen in previous shows as well. This is the S.H.Figuarts IG-11 from the Disney+ exclusive series The Mandalorian. Because there's always space for S.H.Figuarts droids on my shelf. I haven't watched The Mandalorian to know everything about this droid bounty … Continue reading Tamashii Nations Presents "Cine Toy Spirits": S.H.Figuarts IG-11
Tamashii Nations Presents “Cine Toy Spirits”: S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 1
Tamashii Nations has opened a new section on Tamashii Web called "Cine Toy Spirits" where S.H.Figuarts releases inspired by Marvel, DC, and Star Wars properties will be featured. Among its initial offerings is a figure that took its time but is now finally getting a release. Yes, I'm talking about the S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark … Continue reading Tamashii Nations Presents “Cine Toy Spirits”: S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark 1
#2003 / Marvel Legends Series / Iron Man Model 1 (“First Appearance” 2006)
This is clearly an old figure if the title above isn't obvious enough. But despite this, the clunky articulation, coupled with the clunky design of the original Iron Man has its charms. That's probably the reason Hasbro is taking its time releasing a modern take on the first comic book Iron Man armor. And so, … Continue reading #2003 / Marvel Legends Series / Iron Man Model 1 (“First Appearance” 2006)
Another Classic Getting the Modern Treatment: RIOBOT Rayearth
Now that I think about it, Vision of Escaflowne and Magic Knight Rayearth have more similarities to each other than I initially thought. Both are 90s 'isekai-mecha' anime involving female protagonists being transported to a fantasy world with giant robots to end some sort of war. And with Good Smile Company recently releasing their MODEROID … Continue reading Another Classic Getting the Modern Treatment: RIOBOT Rayearth