fanmode-copy Jin Saotome reviews the NECA Bionic Commando Nathan “Rad” Spencer, Ninja Gaiden Ryu Hayabusa and Castlevania Simon Belmont figures. Excerpt: “Ryu is a must-buy …” (See also.)

Michael Crawford reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Faker New York Comic Con and Mattycollector.com exclusive figure. Excerpt: “If you want to charge the same price for this guy as all the rest, you need to get a little creative when it comes to the extras.” (See also.)

Nathan Newell reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Faker New York Comic Con and Mattycollector.com exclusive figure. Excerpt: “This is a great figure, but Mattel just missed making another perfect figure.”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Marvel Legends Wolverine and Forge set. Excerpt: “Don’t pass this set up just because it’s not as flashy as some of the others.”

Philip Reed reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe Captain America figure. Excerpt: “Intellectually, I know that he’s not a perfect toy. In my heart, though, this is the best figure in the Marvel Universe series and maybe the best 3.75-inch action figure we’ve seen this decade. ” (See also.)

Retro reviews

Tom Prankerd reviews the Bandai High Complete Model (HCM) RMS-106 Hi-Zack 1/144-scale figure from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Excerpt: “It’s not pretty, but it gets the job done.”

yo go re reviews the Hasbo Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Saga Legends Biker Scout figure. Excerpt: “His legs aren’t quite wide enough to ride a speeder bike, but then, he doesn’t come with one.” (See also.)

Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Classic Legends class Perceptor figure. Excerpt: “A toy you can easily pass up …”

Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Cybertron Legends class Scourge figure. Excerpt: “One of the best Legends toys from Cybertron …” (See also.)

Darren Cilenti reviews the Hasbro Transformers Classic Legends class Trypticon figure. Excerpt: “… a fairly well done repaint, but the tribute is an odd choice.” (See also.)