Monthly Archives: October 2014
Bandai | S.H. Figuarts | Sadako Yamamura
Every once in awhile an action figure gets produced that you never thought would happen. It's not because it's a bad idea but rather because nobody really thought about doing one from a commercial success perspective. The Figuarts line has been mostly geared towards popular and heroic characters like Kamen Rider, Sailor Moon and Ultraman, so it was quite an interesting piece of news to see that they would be releasing Sadako from The Ring. Continue Reading
Sideshow Collectibles | Star Wars | Darth Vader (EP VI)
Every person in modern civilization that was born before 1990 knows about Darth Vader. He's about as iconic as Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Godzilla and Pikachu. You have to go into the rain forest to find people who do not know about this incarnation of the Dark Side. With that recognition comes a high standard that is expected of companies when they produce product of the man in the mask. Failure is not an option. You have to get it right. Continue Reading
Custom: Girls’ Generation | Sooyoung [수영]
The third Girls' Generation figure is of Sooyoung, the tallest member of the group. Surprisingly, she was one of the earlier figures I made but nearly didn't happen because it was so easy to overlook this head sculpt. Sometimes it pays to stay up really late at night and carefully look at what's available. Continue Reading
Bandai | S.H. Figuarts | Kamen Rider V3
And then there were three, and what a third it was! Things got really interesting when Kamen Rider V3 hit the scene, and the series holds a special place in my heart as it was the Kamen Rider series I grew up with. He was the first Kamen Rider who talked trash to the villains, and even laughed at their faces when he was discovered spying or breaking in. This Rider had no fear and let you know about it. Continue Reading
MODS & CUSTOMS
Custom: Sistar | Bora
When you think girl K-pop group the first is usually Girls' Generation, but there are some other... Read More →
Custom: The Dark Knight Trilogy | Lucius Fox
Behind every great here is a great... tech provider. At least in the case of Batman. Bruce Wayne... Read More →
Mod: Hasbro | Star Wars Black 3.75″ | Darth Vader (EP III)
Hasbro recently released the Star Wars Black Series Darth Vader from Episode 3. It's a really nice... Read More →
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Mattel | WWE Exclusive | Vince McMahon
When you think about professional wrestling, common names that come to mind are Hulk Hogan, Ric... Read More →
Mattel | MOTU Classics | Sorceress
Sometimes a toy company can destroy a really great character, and Mattel seems to do that more... Read More →
Mattel | WWE Elite | Undertaker
There are very few wrestlers that I can think of that change versions of their character and... Read More →