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Posted by administrator on September 24, 2011 | No Comments Ultraman & Space Monster Ultraman (Urutoraman?) is a character featured in tokusatsu (special effects) television programs in Japan. Ultraman, the first and best-known of the “Ultra-Crusaders,” made his debut in the tokusatsu...
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Posted by administrator on September 24, 2011 | No Comments Transformers Transformers (Toransuf?m??) is an entertainment franchise. It began with the Hasbro Transformers toy line, centered on two factions of warring alien robots which are called the Autobots and the Decepticons. In...
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Posted by administrator on September 24, 2011 | No Comments Zoids Zoids (Zoido) is a multi-media model-kit-based franchise originating from Japanese toy company Tomy (now Takara-Tomy); though now produced by various companies through licenses. The majority of the franchise is built...
Posted by administrator on Jan 17, 2012
The Geno Saurer (also written as Genosaurer) is a Tyrannosaurus type Zoid, one of over 200 species of fictional biomechanical lifeforms depicted by TOMY’s Zoids model, toy, and media franchise. Based on the Death Saurer, the Geno Saurer plays a large role in several parts of the Battle Story, is the main antagonist’s Zoid in the Chaotic Century anime and manga, and...
The Geno Saurer (also written as Genosaurer) is a Tyrannosaurus type Zoid, one of over 200 species of fictional biomechanical lifeforms depicted by TOMY’s Zoids model, toy, and media franchise. Based on the Death Saurer, the Geno Saurer plays a large role in several parts of the Battle Story, is the main antagonist’s Zoid in the Chaotic Century anime and manga, and...
Posted by administrator on Jan 10, 2012
This Bakugan (and all Bakugans) because it can be manipulated in various ways, and this particular one also lights up. I think there is some learning involved – he has to be meticulous to join the pieces and make them fold up again, so it improves fine motor skills and logical thinking. Otherwise, these toys are cool-looking, collectibles (they definitely increase in value...
Posted by administrator on Jan 4, 2012
Unicorn Gundam’s rival and the successor Mobile Suit to Char’s Sazabi, main antagonist machine Sinanju from the “Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn” serial novel gets the coveted Master Grade treatment! This very impressive Ver. Ka (“Version Katoki”) release was produced by acclaimed Gundam mecha designer Hajime Katoki, whose signature style helps make...
Unicorn Gundam’s rival and the successor Mobile Suit to Char’s Sazabi, main antagonist machine Sinanju from the “Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn” serial novel gets the coveted Master Grade treatment! This very impressive Ver. Ka (“Version Katoki”) release was produced by acclaimed Gundam mecha designer Hajime Katoki, whose signature style helps make...
Posted by administrator on Jan 1, 2012
The Marine Cobra Helicopter Gyro S108G is a completely different helo all together. The collective (vertical control) is not spring loaded like the S107G. Not only that, the Cobra is much more robust in its response and power and can be difficult to manage. This is troublesome to me as the Cobra’s body and frame appears to be completely plastic (as apposed to the S107 having...
The Marine Cobra Helicopter Gyro S108G is a completely different helo all together. The collective (vertical control) is not spring loaded like the S107G. Not only that, the Cobra is much more robust in its response and power and can be difficult to manage. This is troublesome to me as the Cobra’s body and frame appears to be completely plastic (as apposed to the S107 having...
Posted by administrator on Dec 30, 2011
Macross Plus (マクロスプラス Makurosu Purasu?) is a four-episode anime OVA and theatrical movie in the Macross series. It was the first sequel to the original Macross television series that took place in the official timeline (Macross II was quickly retconned by series creator Shoji Kawamori as a parallel world story in the Macross universe). Plus was a groundbreaking...
Macross Plus (マクロスプラス Makurosu Purasu?) is a four-episode anime OVA and theatrical movie in the Macross series. It was the first sequel to the original Macross television series that took place in the official timeline (Macross II was quickly retconned by series creator Shoji Kawamori as a parallel world story in the Macross universe). Plus was a groundbreaking...
Posted by administrator on Dec 22, 2011
Starscream is a fictional character in the Transformers franchise. He is one of the most prolific characters in the Transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all incarnations of the story. Starscream is usually portrayed with the same characterization. Formerly being a scientist, Starscream is a treacherous, high ranking Decepticon who turns into a jet and is known to often...
Starscream is a fictional character in the Transformers franchise. He is one of the most prolific characters in the Transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all incarnations of the story. Starscream is usually portrayed with the same characterization. Formerly being a scientist, Starscream is a treacherous, high ranking Decepticon who turns into a jet and is known to often...
Posted by administrator on Dec 20, 2011
Generation 1 Autobot Car Ironhide (1984)
The Ironhide toy originated as a toy before the actual Transformers toyline began, in a line called Diaclone. As with many Diaclone toys, the vanette (the term mini-van would not be used until the first Dodge Caravans were sold in 1984) toy was released in 1984 as a new character called Ironhide. Not being designed to be a sentient robot in...
Generation 1 Autobot Car Ironhide (1984)
The Ironhide toy originated as a toy before the actual Transformers toyline began, in a line called Diaclone. As with many Diaclone toys, the vanette (the term mini-van would not be used until the first Dodge Caravans were sold in 1984) toy was released in 1984 as a new character called Ironhide. Not being designed to be a sentient robot in...
Posted by administrator on Dec 18, 2011
The best-selling Marvel Select line is proud to add another of the Marvel movie franchises to its lineup! This time the movie Captain America, The First Avenger makes its Marvel Select debut! Based on the likeness of actor Chris Evans from the blockbuster movie, this movie-accurate Captain America Figure includes Marvel Select’s standard 16 points of articulation. As an added...
The best-selling Marvel Select line is proud to add another of the Marvel movie franchises to its lineup! This time the movie Captain America, The First Avenger makes its Marvel Select debut! Based on the likeness of actor Chris Evans from the blockbuster movie, this movie-accurate Captain America Figure includes Marvel Select’s standard 16 points of articulation. As an added...
