Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)

April 23, 2009 | Poe

fanmode-copy Corey Tincher reviews the Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight ShadowHawk (variant) figure. Excerpt: “You’re … getting a character in plastic form that you would probably otherwise never see, so paying a little extra premium is more reasonable.”

Nathan Newell reviews the Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight Scud (Sol version) figure. Excerpt: “… a pretty solid figure.”

yo go re reviews the Diamond Select Toys Marvel Select Anti-Venom figure. Excerpt: “The Marvel Select figure isn’t as articulated as it could be, of course, but it’s still … more than acceptable …” (more…)

Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)

April 15, 2009 | Poe

fanmode-copy Poe Ghostal reviews the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-8 Grimlock figure. Excerpt: “… a superb tribute to one of the most popular Transformers ever.” (See also.)

Poe Ghostal reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation T-R.I.P. Resistance Infiltrator Prototype (Deluxe version) 6-inch figure. Excerpt: “… it’s nice to have an Endoskeleton in the 6″ scale.”

Michael Crawford reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Galaxy Collection Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Original Spock and Nero figures. Excerpt: “… what I’ve seen so far indicates the quality of the sets will be much higher than the figures.” (more…)

Review > Masterpiece Grimlock (MP-08)

April 10, 2009 | Poe

When a number of you guessed Masterpiece Grimlock for my 150th review, I was actually a bit puzzled until I realized the figure would probably be shipping soon–and I think I got the shipping notice the same day. I’d forgotten all about the guy.

Before we move on, confession time. Yes, I bought Masterpiece Optimus Prime, and even reviewed him for Michael Crawford’s site. But later, I sold him. Yes! I was a fool, I admit it. In any event, that’s why you won’t see any comparison photos with MP Op. However, it’s notable that Grimlock is smaller than MP Optimus, despite generally being depicted as taller in the cartoon. This is most likely a result of having to keep his price in the realm of the not-insane, but those who like to display the MP figures next to one another will probably be disappointed.

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