Category: Toys & Collectibles

Review: Power Morphicon Exclusive Legacy Collection Lord Drakkon

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Power Morphicon 2018 has come and gone! The convention itself was great as it featured over 100+ guests, as well as the exclusive Legacy Collection Lord Drakkon figure. A figure several fans desired and sought after following the character’s debut in the Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics. However, fans discovered that in-hand the final product did not turn out exactly as expected. With quality control running rampant throughout the Lord Drakkon figure, I decided to see if my figure had similar issues… Please favorite, like, comment and subscribe…

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Review: S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W FangJoker

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

It is once again time to count up our sins, as S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou releases Kamen Rider W FangJoker. With this form, the original mold of the base figure is retooled to feature jagged edges throughout the suit/ body; the motif gives off a feral/ feline vibe. Whereas, the color scheme may make people think of Yin-and-Yang. Its accessory count is very strict and to the point, both literally and figuratively. However, the video goes more in-depth on the figure’s detail, its sharp accessories, and overall stability; so click play…

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Review: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Belial Atrocious

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

The Demonic Fusion is unleashed within Tamashii Nations’ S.H.Figuarts line, as Ultraman Belial Atrocious arrives. This combination is the fusion of the Dark Lugiel and Alien Empera Kaiju Capsules. For those unaware, Alien Empera was the main antagonist of Ultraman Mebius whereas, Dark Lugiel was the antagonist in Ultraman Ginga/ Ultraman Ginga S. Yet, in this form, Ultraman Belial Atrocious makes me consider it a reference to the Ultra N Project. Never the less, this was Belial’s acquired form for the Geed finale, and it is impressive. The figure features…

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HGBC 1/144 Diver Ace Unit/ Gundam 00 Diver Ace Review

Michael Lederhos

As Gundam Build Divers debuted on TV in Japan, Bandai Hobby released the High Grade Build Divers 000 Gundam 00 Diver model kit at a very reasonable 1000 yen. That kit however was lacking in the accessory and detail department. Now, while it is a great introduction to Gunpla, it was very limited in its display options. Then along came the Diver Ace Unit to save the day. Included in the set is not only the Ace Unit backpack and the Diver Swords, but parts to upgrade the overall look of the Gundam 00 Diver; the parts allow…

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HGUC 1/144 Gundam Ground Type (Revive Ver) Review

Michael Lederhos

Breaking out of the classic 90s OVA series, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team, the RX-97 [G] Gundam Ground Type are the primary forces of the titular 08th MS Team. Several of these units were used in ground based combat during the end of the One Year War. This Mobile Suit was developed from research done on the RX-78-2 Gundam but does not have flight capabilities of any kind or a core fighter. The HGUC 210 release of the Gundam Ground Type is an updated 1/144th scale model kit…

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Review: Haropla 01 – Haro (Basic Green)

Michael Lederhos

The famed mascot of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, Haro finally joins the Gundam model kit line-up. Kicking off the Haropla line, today we are looking at the Basic Green Haro which first appeared in the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. The Haropla line contains multiple colors of Haros such as the Shooting Orange version based on Gundam 00 and the MomoHaro from Gundam Build Divers. The Haropla line will most likely become as expansive as the Pettitgguy line that preceded it. The Haropla kits retail for 540 yen…

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Review: HG Gundam Build Divers GM III Beam Master Review

Michael Lederhos

The Gundam Build Divers High Grade line is now in full swing and today we’re taking a look at one of the more recent releases, the GM III Beam Master. Based upon the GM III featured in Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam, the GM III Beam Master is an upgraded look with additional weaponry. The signature weapon of this Gunpla is the Changeling Rifle, which is capable of switching between a rifle and chain gun mode. The overall kit is done in a unique Orange, White and Tan color scheme and…

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Review: Mini-Pla VS Vehicle Gattai Series 02 Pat Kaiser

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Now, it is time to look at the Mini-Pla series for Kaito Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger. For this installment in the Super Sentai series, the mecha are referred to as the VS Vehicles and currently consist of either the Dial Fighters, or the Trigger Machines. The Patrangers are paired with the Trigger Machines, which are basic police vehicles; they combine with the Good Striker to form Pat Kaiser. The Candy Toy version several of the feature remain on these model kits from the DX versions. They have a…

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Review: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Jack (The Return of Ultraman)

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

The fourth Ultraman arrives in the S.H.Figuarts line! Ultraman Jack is from Tsuburaya Productions’ The Return of Ultraman (1971), and competed against the first Kamen Rider series. Now, as a S.H.Figuarts figure, Ultraman Jack does feature a new modified sculpt based on its preceding Ultra Brothers, Ultraman and Zoffy! Since Ultraman Jack is the Ultra to become more of a typical “henshin hero” the figure comes with a variety of accessories; it has weapons and blast effects. Yet, how well does the figure hold up and how many items does…

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Choujuu Sentai Liveman – Super Minipla Live Boxer Review

Michael Lederhos

Joining the Super Minipla line is Live Boxer, the secondary mecha from Choujuu Sentai Liveman! Live Boxer consists of Bison Liner and Sai Fire and can also combine with the previously released Super Minipla Live Robo to become Super Live Robo. In the Liveman series, Bison Liner and Sai Fire were designed and built by Tetsuya Yano and Junichi Aikawa, who would later become Black Bison and Green Sai, in order to fight the evil forces of Volt. The two vehicles can perform Boxer Dimension to become the mighty Live…

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