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July 24, 2008

Medicom News: Regular Releases...

And here we are!

First up is the legendary, iconic, mysterious Captain Harlock. Known for mostly looking cool and giving speeches on what a boy must do in his life to be a MAN (he and Kenshiro should get together and pen a tome of MAN or something) this is actually a 2.0 Captain Harlock medicom. The first one came out years ago (and I mean years) and at one time fetched 800 bucks on the secondary market. Yep believe it. This Leiji Matsumoto creation is something I can blab about forever but I won't. I will say that this looks 100% fantastic in every single detail. If you have a pair of balls and call yourself a man you must get this (too much?).

And now we have Kamen Rider Black RX. Ok, this is a mixed bag for some. Yes he's cool and he's got a light saber (and multiple forms and a car. You can tell this was in the 80's when the Japanese economy was kicking ass because Black RX had every weapon and vehicle you can think of). Some really dug the series and some didn't. After all this was the sequel to Black but it might as well have been a different timeline. It's a mixed bag but cool regardless.

This is the Dark Knight version of the suit from the movie The Dark Knight. Looks great, looks awesome. Another great outfit by Medicom.

If I were August Ragone I'd rattle off tons of shit about Ultraman Leo. Sadly I ain't August Ragone but you don't have to be to fully appreciate how nice Leo looks. I admit I was never into the Ultra stuff but they do look great together on a shelf. :)

And here's mister Space pimp himself Mr. Han Solo. Looks nice, looks great. Am I going to buy it? NO. I already have my Return of the Jedi Vader so I'm happy for life. But since this is the year of Harrison Ford 1/6 I guess one more can't hurt and he looks really, really nice.

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Medicom News: Limited Releases... WATAAAAAA!!!!! (yes again)

I know what you are thinking. "What's up with posting the limited Medi's first?" Simple question easy answer; there are only three limited Medi's while the regular releases are five hence I can't pop it out as fast as I can this one.

So lets move on.

Well finally some more pics (tiny as they are) of the Summer Wonderfest Kenshiro from Hokuto No Ken. This year Japan has been celebrating the 25 anniversary of this legendary series and this Kenshiro harkens back to the look of the old show with the red shirt underneath the jacket (although he didn't start off with the boots, he wore shoes. Those boots came later.... yeah yeah nerd alert. Or I could just be seeing things and that "red shirt" is just a shadow).

All I can say is hell yeah and I'm like getting five (I really don't need a new suit).

Next up is the queen of the fighting game genre. This is Chun Li (duh) and she can add a Medicom to her enormous list of items devoted to her. She's the merchandise queen and well she'll look great on this site.

Next up is Kohei Jinnai from Crows X Worst. I wish I can tell you other than the obvious that this is a GLAM store exclusive. Tell you things like how awesome he is. Unfortunatly goddamnit I can't read Japanese and Tendou is at SDCC living it up with all the hot west coast bitches (no not really).

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July 20, 2008

BM PROJECT: I'll Keep Looking For It, Together With My Gundam

Bandai has finally unveiled what one of the main reasons for starting the BM line of 1/6 figures, To do 1/6 figures of characters from Gundam series of course! To celebrate the launch of their new Tamashii webshop Bandai is offering a very special Exclusive for all you Gundam 00 fans!! a 1/6 BM Figure of our Main Hero Setsuna F. Seiei!! Setsuna will be a web exclusive and will be ready for online orders between the dates of July 29, 2008 - September 3, 2008. Price is set at 17,640yen and he will ship in September. Although it's not insanely short, it's Not a very long window either, so any of you guys or gals who want to add Setsuna to your 1/6 collection should jump on this ASAP before the window passes.

Does this mean we'll get all 4 Gundam Meisters?? If anything I wonder if we'll get Setsuna (Age 21) Season 2 version announcement to coincide with the highly anticipated premiere of 00 Season 2?? My only complaint will be that it seems that Season 1 Setsuna uses the standard RAH301 Body which will make the season 2 version out of scale is they were to do it, unless this Setsuna will be a bit shorter when he's released. I really don't want the 2 Setsunas to be the same height. Anyway I sure hope we see more Gundam characters soon and not just 00 but from all Gundam series. This announcement has open the door to many possibilities. I knew it was inevitable we would get BM Gundam characters eventually. With so many Great licenses under Bandai's belt the possiblities for the future of BM are endless and Gundam is a Bandai Staple so I am sure we can expect BIG things from BM in the future.

Setsuna will be available for preorder beginning on the 29th of this month at the official Tamashii site, here!

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July 14, 2008

ME: "Yes There Will Be a Medicom Kenshiro Gallery."

But not yet. We're so busy here as the crack staff at Henshinhobby.com try to balance the rigors of work and... work (exciting isn't it).

Below is a little comparison between the classic Kenshiro vinyl from Bandai circa 1985 and the recent Kenshiro released by those talented Medicom guys in Japan.

Expect this and gallery and others soon enough (the Kenshiro teaser won't be up until the gallery is mostly shot) but for now enjoy the clash of past and present.

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June 26, 2008

Medicom News: Limited Releases

Said I'd talk about the limited releases and so here I am.

First up is Shadowmoon and you have to send off mail away info that comes with the Kamen Rider Black Medicom. Needless to say this bit of news is what excited me the most. Next we have an olive suit version of Snake from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. I doubt this will be the last Snake we get from that game. To wrap up this post we have Kouichi Haruyama from CROWS X WORSE and Father of Ultra.

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June 24, 2008

Medicom News: "Here's My Card."

So here we are with some more info on SOME of the Medicom's that were shown in the Medicom Toy Exhibition 2008.

Here we have a Batman Begins suit V2 that appears in The Dark Knight, the Heath Ledger Joker again from The Dark Knight, Piccolo from Dragaon Ball Z and The Nega form of Kamen Rider Den Oh. All the appropriate info is on the images themselves.

Next up, the limited Medi's.

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June 20, 2008

MEDICOM News: Medicom Toy Exhibition 2008

NOW we're talking about HUGE news!

I don't know where to begin so before I go on I'll give credit to newsvisualmedia.com/HK for their pix.

These are pix from the Medicom Toy Exhibition 2008 and let’s just go down the list of what we see…

We see Shadowmoon from Kamen Rider Black for the very first time as he’s standing next to Kamen Rider Black AND Kamen Rider Black RX. Needless to say they look vicious and I must get them.

We then see unpainted prototype parts for a new Kamen Rider Stronger RAH 220. Not much to really say as there is no finished product but the pick confirms that they are making one.

Next up we have a contingent of Kamen Rider Den-oh characters. We see a closer image of Momotaros (that’s the red demon looking guy with the cup who also happens to be the most popular guy in the series), the PLAT form of Den-Oh (the plain white one) and the Nega Den-Oh Form .

Next up we have a couple of Ultramen. We have Ultraman Leo (the one with the smaller horns) and Father of Ultra (YES)!

Next we have the Toriyama character section. We Son Goku along with an incredible Piccolo and a VCD of Son Gohan (Freeza Saga version). Then we have Arale and Obotchaman from Dr. Slump.

After that we have The Dark Knight one-sixth. We see Bruce Wayne, Batman and the Joker. Joker’s head looks amazing. I like the Hot Toys clothes more but I like the head of this one better. Gotta get both I guess.

On the Star Wars front we have an Episode III Anakin Skywalker and a classic Episode IV Han Solo. Han looks great… easily the best looking Han I’ve seen, great proportions. There are some clone troopers and some kubrick’s and a VCD or two. Big news obviously is the Ani and Han one-sixth.

Next we have two incredible one-sixth from the CROWS : Z.E.R.O movie as the two rivals Serizawa (the dude with the flowered shirt) and Genji are well represented here. I actually feel like watching the movie again. Next to them are several other Crows characters from the manga. It’s worth mentioning that the dude in the green trench is KOUICHI HARUYAMA and he’s a fan favorite. The TFOA guy you see with the big curl is Shogo Nurata. Next to Shogo is Tesho who is also a TFOA (which stands the Front of Armament).

After that we have the Hokuto No Ken (Fist of the North Star) lot. Big thing in this shot is that we get to see a Jagi one-sixth (the one with the helmet). Now that I think about it this is the first posable Jagi character figure in ten years (I think the last one was from the Kaiyodo 199x line). The Kenshiro in the middle is a darker blued version of the first of the first release of the Kenshiro figure. It looks like it’s based from the current movie series. We can’t see the other shoulder pad so we don’t know exactly which version it is. It could be the Wonderfest one but it’s hard to confirm by the image here.

Next we have the iconic Captain Harlock. This is the second release of Captain Harlock from Medicom but the first one was released about a decade ago. Needless to say he crazy awesome and one could only hope that this means that Medicom will go back and re-do the previous releases like Ashitano Joe and Black Jack in an updated DX form.

Next up is JoJo’s Bizzare Adventure Part Seven: Steel Ball Run. Gyro Zepelli is one of the two main characters (the more popular one). Hopefully this means Johnny Joestar and other JoJo characters from other storylines are next. We all saw JoJo one-sixth coming rvrt since the WF Bao was released.

Next up we have Chun Li from Street Fighter. What sticks out here the most is that she has the muscle thigh action thing going on and she looks like she’s from Street Fighter III: Third Strike. Also it’s great to see a new posable female body from Medicom. Maybe they’ll release a Street Fighter Zero one where she’s wearing the tights to. Can’t get enough Chun Li!

We have a new Snake from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. This shouldn’t be a surprise since the first Medicom Snake had several releases. And I’m pretty sure that won’t be the last Snake released either.

Next up we have Sweeny Todd…. Moving on…

And Finally Indiana Jones gets another figure in the Medicom Library as we have a great representation of the late River Phoenix as a young Indiana Jones from my favorite movie in the series, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Whew.

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June 02, 2008

Medicom News: Limited Releases... RAH 220 Sakurajima Cost How Much?!!

And now since I know you just couldn’t sleep without it, the limited Medi news is here.

Before I go into the details I gotta say that I MUST own this. Not just because I’m a huge fan of the Sakurajima look but I also have the original limited RAH 220 (from years and years ago) Sakurajima. What sucks is that he goes for 16,800 YEN (160.90USD). That’s no chump change. This is a Kamen Rider #1 Sakurajima Toei Hero Exclusive website offering. Expect him to hit the streets December of this year. He’s RAH220 #57.

Next up is HANAKI GURIKO from Crows X Worst. This is a Glam Store exclusive which will be available this month and goes for 14,490 YEN (138.77 USD). Hanaki is RAH #386.

And rounding it this update is RAH #414, Akiko Fuji from the original Ultraman television show from 1966. To get her you need to send in the mailing coupon from Ultraman C-Type Medicom. She goes for 13,440 YEN (128.72 USD) and will also be released January 2009.

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May 29, 2008

Medicom News: Musicals, Flops and Disappointments Abound...

Some of these images have been floating around but I was waiting for Medicom to put them up on their own site and now that they have we can talk about 'em!

First up is a flop. A flop that only an idiot could not see coming and that's Speed Racer and this month Medicom offers RAH #413 the mysterious Racer X. He goes for 17,640 YEN (167.17 USD) and will hit the streets on November 2008.

Next is the disappointment (movie wise) is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This Medicom is limited to and 2008 pieces, RAH #400. From the looks of it it's obviously the older Indy from the fourth movie. His yen is 17,640 YEN (167.17 USD).

You also will be able to buy him from indianajones.com. It's not on that site yet but soon will be. He will also hit the streets November of this year.

Almost everything I said about Indy above can be used for Mutt Williams except he's not limited to anything and he’s RAH #411.

And rounding it this update is RAH #412, Sweeney Todd. He goes for 17,640 YEN (167.17 USD) and will also be released this Novmeber.

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May 01, 2008

Err... about That Superman/Clark Kent 2-n-1 Gallery

Funny thing about that. Drives were damaged... images were lost... babies cried. It was like the Titanic but less epic.

Worry not, the gallery will be put up. Seriously it'll be up sometime soon.. Fer Real.

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April 26, 2008

BANDAI X MEDICOM News: Limited Releases

While my feelings for the Kamen Rider Den-Oh series is pretty well known I can say that we're getting a release of Momotaros. He was my favorite character in the series and I'm sure I'm not alone in that regard (far from it actually).

Expect him to hit the streets of Japan in October of this year and goes for 17,640 YEN which converts to 170.49 USD (yay economy).

And below is the mail order release Plat Form of Den Oh. His retail is 17,640 (170.49 USD) and won't be out until February of 2009. Yep boys and girls 2009. I wish they did Ryotaro but oh well.

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April 23, 2008

MEDICOM News: Crimson Speed (Yeah Not My Best Title)

Well here are a couple of new items MEDICOM has shown us today. First and foremost the seeing the imperial royal guard finally making it's way to the RAH line is a great sign. Sign for what? Sign they'll do the Emperor (you know, the greatest character to come out the entire saga) that's what! Looks fairly sweet but we're not being shown his whole uniform at the moment. I don't doubt it will be great but there is no visual yet. However from the pic he does come with his force pike.

Expect him to hit the streets of Japan in October of this year and goes for 17,640 YEN which converts to 170.49 USD (yay economy).

Next up we have a Speed Racer medicom. This nostalgia infused protagnonist is now an RAH. If you've read this blog before then you know I could care less so the less said the better. He goes for 17,640 YEN (170.49 USD) and will be out as the same time the Royal Guard (I.E. October).

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April 19, 2008

1/6 NEWS: Motoko and Batou by... SKYNET?!

Seriously, Skynet? Not Medicom or Hot Toys or even Takara - F'n SKYNET is doing it. Wow. I didn't even think they where around anymore. I do have a couple of their dolls already. I have the Golgo 13 and the old Kenshiro (the Real Japanese Hero's line) and while they were cool (The Medicom stuff back then was better) at the time they by no means compare to what's out there now. That horrid old body makes the Sideshow Art S. Buck body look like a milestone by comparison (I think they used the old Hall of Fame body).

Now I guess SKYNET will be giving us a 1/6 Motoko Kusanagi and Batou from the famous series GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX. In all honestly they better impress because they aren't cheap as both retail for 15,540 YEN each (151.53 USD... what a crap conversion rate). Both plan on being released July of this year. I have my doubts but we'll see product pics soon enough. The figure line art is below.

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April 13, 2008

ENTERBAY News: Never Slap A Chinese Guy in the Face...

No, not something I'd recommend and especially not to this guy.

ENTERBAY has had this pic for a while on their site and I figure it would be good to post it here in case people haven't seen it already. I still crack up at this image. Every character Bruce played wore their emotions on their sleeves and Chen Zhen is no exception to that rule. I have a lot of questions about this release (it is my favorite Bruce movie after all so I'm beyond curious really).

I know what this Bruce SHOULD come with but who knows what the reality will be. Anyway, click below to see what an enraged Chinese man looks like.

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March 26, 2008

BM News: Who is ZERO??

It's a bit late I know but for those of you who don't follow BM Project has revealed more detailed images of Lelouch as Zero based on his new look from the 2nd season Code Geass R2.The images look great and out of all the Medicom announcements this month I am most excited about this one. Zero wil be released in September and will retail for 16,800yen. All you Code Geass fans don't forget to watch the Premiere of Code Geass R2 Next Sunday April 6, 2008!!!

Peace Out!!

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March 22, 2008

Medicom News: Back in Black!

So this isn't really new news for those who look at import items but this is the first ad we've seen of The Kamen Rider Black Medicom. And in the ad he's doing his trademark pose. Man I am literally jumping up and down as this piece is a long time coming. I've been waiting for this DX release for years. Years.

It should also be noted that Shadow Moon is the mail away. Just thought you'd might want to know that. Some might find that bit of news... important.

What's my take? I want two of them. Let me clarify, I want two of each (who really needs a new suit, shoes a haircut... soap).

KAMEN RIDER BLACK: 17,640 YEN (177.11 USD)
Street Date: October 2008

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Medicom News: I Guess One More Doesn't Hurt...

The world simply doesn't have enough ALIEN merchandise. I've come to accept that now. Medicom hasn't done one in years so I guess it's time for them to pop out another. This one though takes us back to the first Ridley Scott ALIEN movie that started it all. This ALIEN is the obviously H.R. Giger designed one. You can tell because it looks like a huge cock from the profile (you can't miss it).

Looks great from the image but I think I'm still "Alien-ed out" at the moment.

Just remember, in space no one can hear you (or your wallet) scream.

ALIEN: 18,900 YEN (189.76 USD)
Street Date: October 2008

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MEDICOM News: "Don't Call Me Junior!!!!"

Well this is a nice surprise!

Seems like everyone and their mom is doing Indiana Jones Merchandise. You have great companies lke Kotobukiya and Sideshow working hard to make quality Indy items and now you can add Medicom to the list.

Medicom has not one but TWO one-sixth to offer us. They have Indy with several accessories that span the first three movies (including the Holy Grail from my fav Indy Flick, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). Looking at him I LOVE the expression, the clothing and again the Medi is great at making postures and poses look natural.

His dad, Professor Henry Jones looks great right down to the facial hair color. He comes with his brief case and his trusty umbrella. I would have liked to have seen him come with the dairy (which was so vital in Indy Three) but that's only a minor gripe.

At least from the look of the ads these look great. Which Indy toy (err... "collectible") is right for you? Who knows but I love having the option to choose.

I know which one I'll get and I WON'T choose poorly. :)

Indiana Jones: 17,640 YEN
(177.11 USD) Street Date: August 2008

Professor Henry Jones: 17,640 YEN
(177.11 USD) Street Date: August 2008

EDIT: This is great news and it totally makes up for that terrible Mr. Bean News we heard a couple of days ago.

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March 19, 2008

Enterbay News: Ecce Homo Qui Est Faba

Behold the Man Who Is Bean

In a move that I can only describe as shocking, Enterbay has announced that they will be releasing a 1/6 Mr. Bean in their Real Masterpiece collection. All we know right now is he will, of course, come with Teddy. No word on any firecrackers at this time. Probably looking at something in the $150-200 range

For the non-Brits in the audience, Mr. Bean is a character created by famous British comedian Rowan Atkinson, described as a child in a man's body. Mr. Bean has been hailed as a modern Charlie Chapman for his silent, highly physical comedic style. In 1991 Mr. Bean won the prestigious Golden Rose, the highest honor in the Rose d'Or Festival entertainment awards.

Personally, I'm a huge fan of Rowan Atkinson from his Black Adder series (#16 on the BFI list of best Brit Coms.) I will get this for my 1/6 collection if only for that.

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March 06, 2008

ENTERBAY News: Ready For A World Tour?

Obviously someone is or else they wouldn't be making this. What is this you ask? Why it's the Jay Chou one-sixth from Enterbay! God forbid they do a Donnie Yen one-sixth but hey what do I know, I'm just a consumer.

Here's some info on it (and I don't hate Jay Chou. Seriously the last time I posted about Jay the site got a big jump. Can't hate someone who brings THAT many hits to the site. Onto the 411...)

"2007 JVR Music International Ltd. All rights reserved.Retail Price is $ 899 HKD

This version (Version A) will be release in Hong Kong in May.Another version B (Cow Boy Version), which also release in May.

All styles are designed by Jay."

Designed by Jay?

Don't know why but that line reminds of the "you know it's safe because it's been tested on animals" bit. Anyway to further annoy my patient audience enjoy these images and of course a Jay Chou video (which apes 300 big time).

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February 24, 2008

MEDICOM News: A Rider, A Saiyajin, A Giant and a Plane Crash Survivor Walk into a Bar...

Ok we have some releases Medicoms to talk about (I know Winter Wonderfest has happened and well.... I'll get to the awesomeness of that show later).

SUPER SAIYAJIN SON GOKU isn't a standard release but a mail away (the coupon for it comes with the standard release Son Goku). It's a not the first appearance SS version, which I though thought it might be (as it fits with the regular Son Goku better but hey, whatever). Son Goes for 15,540Y (144.63 USD) and is due out 12/2008. That's along wait my friends.

Next up we have another ULTRAMAN. This is Ultraman C-Type. He goes for 13,440YEN (125.07 USD) and will hit the streets 8/2008.

Kamen Rider Time! We have here Kamen Rider Den-Oh. I admit it, I didn't watch much of it. Not that it's bad but was turned off by different aspects of it. But since I am collecting all the Riders I can't wait to have this one on my shelf. Den-Oh goes for 19,740YEN (183.74 USD) and will hit the shelves 9/2008. Also it should be noted that this is a (duh) BM X MEDICOM release.

And finally here is Jack from LOST.

I don't watch LOST. Everybody at Henshinhobby.com watches lost. Except for me. I still don't get it. Anyway Medicom is attempting to jump into the pop culture American consciousness with this release of JACK SHEPHARD from LOST. Jack goes for 15,540 YEN (144.64 USD) and will hit the streets on 8/2008..

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February 05, 2008

Gallery Teaser: "I Don't Feel Tardy"

Sure this has taken me awhile to do and I am late by my own schedule but I'm not done yet. There are still quite a few shots I still want to get and well I don't want to rush anything. Last thing I want is a half-assed posed Superman on this blog *shudder*.

Regardless I do see at light at the end of the tunnel.

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January 24, 2008

Medicom News: Some LIMITED and EXCLUSIVE 1/6 for You to Gawk Over!

First up is Baoh. Man I had to do a double-take when I first saw him. First I instinctively thought RAOH (a forgivable mistake) then it hit me, "Oh... BAOH". I have an old VHS tape of him somewhere in the blackhole of the Gatack household (aka the basement).

Anyway he is a Winter Wonder Fest exclusive that goes for 17,640 YEN (165.35 USD) and will be released Feb. 2, 2008.

Next is something different. Not another RAH figure but two accessories. You get the Red and Yellow parts to recreate your fav Wingman scenes. Of course that means to fully enjoy the Wingman Medicom you need to have THREE Wingman 1/6. Ouch. The parts are a mail away offer and you guessed it, the coupon comes with the standard Wingman release.

One very interesting facet about the Wingman Medicom is that the production is being done under the watchful eye of creator Masakazu Katsura. If that name sounds familiar then you've probably seen his other, very famous work Video Girl Ai.

Only in Dream Warrior Wingman can you dream on becoming a super hero and actually be one. I really wouldn't mind seeing that series again. It's been awhile.

Yen is 17,640 (165.35 USD) and due out October of 2008.

Kamen Rider ZX (you know, the one from that movie where they all fought a giant robot to really bad disco. Don't remember? Good.) and he's a loaded up rider with extra hands and accessories. He goes for 17,640 YEN (165.35 USD) and is also due out October 2008.

Rounding out the update is the cult classic Ultra Q character, Kanegon. This is a sorta "gold" version where in the episode he eats money and glows/glitters a bit. He's also a winter Wonder Fest Exclusive. His yen is 13,440 (125.98 USD) and is due out Feb.24, 2008.

***whew***

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January 23, 2008

Medicom News: Some Regular Release Medicom's on the Way!

Man do we have quite a few Medicom's to talk about today. First off we have Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell (I know magazine scans of her have been out for a but I was waiting for the offical Medicom site pics to appear). More specifically it's the version from the Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society movie (alas no trench). Motoko is due out August 2008 and goes for 17,640 Yen (165.62).

Next up is Misa Misa from ever popular Death Note. This version is for lack of a better term Prisoner Misa Misa. This crazy in love one-sixth goes for 15,540 Yen (145.92 USD) and is due out June 2008.

Next up is Ultraman Ace. He hits the streets July of 2008 and he goes for 14,490 Yen (136.05 USD)

*Oh yeah, there's also the Bruce Lee international version.Safe to say this is the same Bruce Medicom that's offered on the Sideshow site. Doll wise it's no different than the one Medicom released last March. Find out everything you need to know about the Medi Bruce HERE.

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Medicom Gallery: HENSHIN... IN STYLE!

As in Stylish Collection that is!

This is another gallery of the defunct Medicom Stylish Collection line. The star of this gallery is the one and only Hongo Takeshi aka Kamen Rider #1!

This was a real fun gallery to work on. Sure there were... difficulties but it came out fine in the end.

Enjoy!

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January 21, 2008

HOT TOYS Gallery: "But We Will Never Leave You. Even in the Face of Our Deaths."

Took a while huh?

Well not a super long time but longer than I anticipated (don't expect the 2-n-1 Supes for at least a month) but I'm glad I was able to able to do a gallery of him regardless.

I wouldn't say this is one-sixth of the year as some have humorously said. Honestly with all the stiuff that's coming out this year from Medicom, Hot Toys and Enterbay it's safe to say that it won't be one-sixth of the year but for simply fulfilling a fanboy wish it definitely earns a special place on my shelf.

Enjoy the Gallery folks.

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January 13, 2008

Gallery Teaser: "...But He Will Never Be Alone."

Oh yeah.

I'm sure you were expecting this and if you weren't shame on you! Expect the father of the Last Son of Krypton to make his Henshin Hobby debut soon.

I wonder if his 2-in-1 HT son will follow? *coughyescough*

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January 09, 2008

ENTERBAY News: So They're a Little Late...

Big deal. I don't think anyone really expected ENTERBAY to release both ETD Bruce in December anyway. Regardless I can't wait to get my hands on them. In the meantime ENTERBAY has put up some pics of their new BL-2 Body.

This is what they've said about it;

"THE NEW BL-2 body for ENTER THE DRAGON.

Improvement applied on the Waist and the Knee to enhance the total action movement and the beauty body line. especially while wearing the tight suit like GAM EOF DEATH or the cat suit in ENTER THE DRAGON.

ENTERBAY’s body concern on "Total Styling and Body line" instead of giving so many articulation joint to improve the action movement , therefore we deisgn to give it the minimum but reasonable articulation to make all the classic pose while look great with cloths or ever nude.

Just below that is the TV series opening which I get a big time kick out of. It's also share little in common with it's manga counterpart but whatever, apples and oranges. Both are good."

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December 26, 2007

MEDICOM News: No Matter What You Always Gotta Have 20,000yen In Your Wallet At All Times.

Fan Favorite Actor Odagiri Joe is finally Immortalized in beautiful 1/6 scale form!!! Based on his famous role in Popular Detective Drama Jikou Keisatsu (Time Limit Detective) Kiriyama Shuuichiro (Played by Odagiri Joe) is a detective that has an interest in solving unsolved cases that are past the statute of limitations. A past time that he does without permission for his own uncovering of the truth. The Kiriyama 1/6 figure appears with his signature hairstyle, police uniform and even includes an inscale "I Won't Tell Anyone" Card. He is joined by a figure of the female lead of the show Mikazuki Shizuka who was played by Popular actress Asou Kumiko. This way you can have Kiriyama and Mikazuki solving cases together! Both figures will be available in July '08 for the price of 15,540yen (tax included)

As this is one of my favorite shows expect to see a gallery of them both at some point!

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December 24, 2007

MEDICOM News: "Too late, my time has come..."

Yep it's time alright.

True I haven't paid much attention to the musician releases from Medicom. I guess it's because I'm not huge fan of the Rolling Stones. Actually I think they suck and it's sad a pathetic that Mick Jagger is 60something years old singing "Satisfaction".... something he said he'd never do.

But I digress.

But when it comes to Freddy Mercury? Yeah I'm there and I'm glad Medicom did my favorite version of him. For those who don't know him or what he sounded like just click the video below and be prepared to see what a REAL front man sounds like.

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MEDICOM News: More Son Goku Images!

Here are some more images of Son Goku. I get more excited and excited with each picture. The outfit, hair and face look perfect.

Man I can't wait to do a gallery of him!!!

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December 21, 2007

MEDICOM News: Cha La Head Cha La..

THE GODS LOVE ME!!

After updating some gut wrenching news about the upcoming Dragon Ball movie I needed something like this to make me believe in the forces of good again. Medicom has done just that by announcing that on deck for 2008 (July actually) is an RAH of Son Goku!!! This Son Goku looks to be based off the early Freeza arc (pre-Super Saiyajin).

There will be more images and a price point released within the next few days and whether or not this is a BM production of just Medicom solo effort but we'll get the answers soon enough.Just look at him, doesn't he look incredible? I still need to see more shots but man, they've nailed his look even down to the strands of hair he has sticking out.

2008 can't come fast enough!

UPDATE: Here we have a new image which is essentially an image of the ad that will run next month. The Price on him is 15,540 yen (136.25USD) and as mentioned before is due out July 2008.

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December 15, 2007

ENTERBAY News: Jay Chou Gets Shrunk Down to Size

Singer, actor, Heavenly King - All those words can be used to describe one person. A person of class and respect. However this isn't about Andy Lau, this is about Jay Chou (hey he's cool, seriously).

ENTERBAY in conjunction with Chou are doing a one-sixth. Jay will over see the production himself (I know, you were worried weren't you).

For those of you who don't know who he is check out the vid below. He's done a lot actually (and he is talented) but there is this sick desire I have to see a Mandarin hip hop video on this site. I don't even like hip hop to be honest but it's 2:41 AM and I feel like torturing myself.

Of course I would love it if one day, I don't know... ENTERBAY broke the news that they were doing a Donnie Yen one-sixth.

Until then here's Jay Chou.

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December 13, 2007

Bruce News: So THAT'S What the Bonus Outfit Looks Like...

And it's exactly as I felt it would look which is a good thing. Overall these images look great and get me more and more excited about this release. It's hard to tell what exactly is different with the proposed new body. I can't tell from these images. Oh well, I guess I'll have to keep speculating on this new BL-2 body.

Visually however it's so far, so good.

Enjoy the pics below.

BONUS IMAGE 02
BONUS IMAGE 03

FIGURE A IMAGE 02
FIGURE A IMAGE 03
FIGURE A IMAGE 04

FIGURE B IMAGE 02
FIGURE B IMAGE 03
FIGURE B IMAGE 04
FIGURE B IMAGE 05

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November 27, 2007

ENTERBAY News: Finally! Some Images!!

To absolutely no ones shock these look incredible. The images do show you what facial expressions both Bruce one-sixth will come with so besides looking awesome the images are also infromative. These babies should be out within six weeks so count those pennies or start making budget cuts (your friends and family don't really need all those gifts do they?)

Of course just like the images say, the final products could differ from the ones shown.

Doesn't mean I can't get a little excited tho'.

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November 25, 2007

MEDICOM News: The GLAM Era Isn't Over Yet!

Far from it!

A new BOUYA HARUMICHI one-sixth is on it's way to us very soon. This GLAM Store exclusive and limited figure as this one comes with two new jackets and a new head with a very, mischievous facial expression. It also looks like he has a new hand to but I'm not sure about that. Regardless this new Bouya is a must get.

Great, another thing to buy for the holidays. ^_^'''

RAH BOUYA HARUMICHI No.353
PRICE: 13,440 ( 124.01 USD)
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 2007

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November 23, 2007

MEDICOM News: "You Got Sirens For a Welcome, There's Bloodstain for Your Pain"

Well that takes care of my DURAN DURAN lyric quota for today.

The popular and well made RAH Crows X Worst series continues to grow and grow. This time we have Hanaki Guriko and Tessho looking as good as they always do. I gotta say this line continues to be more impressive with each passing figure. The scale, sculpt and clothing quality continue to be top notch and all that does is make me look forward to what else Medicom has in store for us.

Expect both of these RAH to be released mid 2008.

RAH HANAKI GURIKO No.368
PRICE: 13,440 ( 124.01 USD)
STREET DATE: JUNE 2008

RAH Tessho No.369
PRICE: 13,440 ( 124.01 USD)
STREET DATE: JUNE 2008

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MEDICOM News: Kamen Rider SUPER 1 DX (AKA The Guy with The Sexy Tassels)

Outside of the Ultimate Warrior not many people can actually pull off the tassel look. Especially if you're a super powerful cyborg but I guess if you are a powerful cyborg than I guess you can wear whatever the hell you want.

Even if what you wear are tassels. Seriously, who the hell am I to question the use of tassels?

As for the doll itself I'm glad to see he comes with tall of his gloves (each set of gloves had a different type of power). Actually I'd be shocked if he didn't (after all that was kinda his gimmick).

RAH DX Kamen Rider SUPER 1 No.372
PRICE: 19,740 ( 182.25 USD)
STREET DATE: MAY 2008

Dig the opening below.

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MEDICOM News: The Best Wingman You'll ever Have

Normally people complain when it comes to doing 2.0 versions of figures. Some of that gripe is legit especially when lets say the first one came out the year before and a better one gets released right after. But in this case 2.0 is a welcomed upgrade (at least visually).

Needless to say this looks awesome, the materials look great and essentially I don't have a bad thing to say this one. At all (although some have their own legit reasons to not jump for joy as the first Wingman came out not THAT long ago).

RAH WINGMAN DX No.370
PRICE: 17,640 (162.82 USD)
STREET DATE: MAY 2008

Check out the vintage opening.

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November 19, 2007

MEDICOM Gallery: WORLD WAR PARKER!!

(Overly dramatic title don't you think?)

Some guys can get away with being a little emo. Especially if that someone is playing host to an parasitic host from outer space.

It also doesn't hurt that said parasitic organism makes you look pretty damn cool. Sure you may end up bitch slapping the red head of your life but hey, at least you look good and like that old 80's proverb said "it's better to look good than to feel good.".

Truer words have never been spoken. Enjoy the gallery folks!

Photos by Tendou

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November 13, 2007

Gallery Teaser: He's Emo True Believers!

Sure people hated the dancing emo scenes in Spider-Man 3. Personally I LOVED it. A geeky super hero no matter how parasitically enhanced he becomes, is still a geek.

While Medicom didn't create a mail-away MJ for him to beat on (which would have made this release SO complete) expect this gallery to be put up sometime soon.

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November 09, 2007

ENTERBAY News: The Dragon is in the Details

The news on this broke out just recently but I wanted to wait until we've gotten some more detailed info and well, here it is. Below are images including one that tells us what the bonus pieces are for both versions of these highly anticipated one-sixth.

The big news is that the bonus part for FIGURE A comes with boxing gloves and the outfit he wore in the beginning of the ETD movie where he fought a young Samo Hung. It's a nice bonus that would make it hard for people to choose which figure version they want.

Take a gander below and soak it all in.

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October 25, 2007

Bandai X Medicom: New Era Hongo Takeshi Will Finally Make His Medicom Debut!

This is another "about damn time" bit of news for me. Ok, so it's one movie late but oh well. Be that as it may BM! will release Hongo as a Figure Oh Magazine exclusive (issue 117 to be exact). From the looks of it, it looks great, just like the actor Kikawada Masaya. Everything about it looks great. From the head sculpt to the clothes.

I can't wait but we're going to have to. Expect Hongo sometime in the middle of '08.

Seriously.

YEN: 14,340

RELEASE DATE: Mid 2008

All orders must be recieved by 12/25/07

Images Courtesy of Toyskingdom

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October 23, 2007

KAIYODO x MEDICOM News: You are Gar!

While we at HH (im)patiently await the release of the RAH Kenshiro, word has just reached us of Medicom's newest way to test our patience: RAH Rei!

One of the most popular characters from Buronson and Tetsuo Hara's classic Fist of the North Star, Rei reminds us that it is better to die for love than live for hate.

This release will inevitably be followed the white-haired 'dying' Rei. Whether it will be a mail-away or regular release is the biggest question.

Rei's scheduled to be released in May of 2008 and retail for 18,900 yen.

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October 22, 2007

HOT TOYS News: "The Son Becomes the Father, the Father Becomes the Son"

In one-sixth form!

Wow while another Superman isn't that big a deal (except for those who missed out on him the first time) this one is a TWO in ONE Clark Kent Superman. Meaning you get to change his clothes to whatever persona you want him to be. Basically this will be the only Superman you'll ever need from HT. You get your Clark Kent and you get your Superman.

However the big news is that Jor-El will be released also. It's almost a dream piece. It's the Marlon Brando Jor El from the Richard Donner Superman Universe. Yeah that's a pretty big damn deal. Not much to see for the moment but check out the picture below. I felt that the release would be Brando and not the silver traveling suit that Superman had at the beginning of Superman Returns (which was a strong rumor).

Maybe one day HT will give us THE dream peice for us Super-fans; the Christopher Reeve one-sixth Superman. One can dream right?

Both are set for a December 2007 release (needless to say I'm getting two of each. you know, in case there is a fire or something and I can only frantically save one).

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October 17, 2007

Looking for Some HOCKSTUFF!!

You kow some people just dazzle me with their work. It's very humbling and Hock is one of those people. I love going to his site (which is linked to this blog, lower right hand side) and he posts stuff that I really enjoy. Here are some more pieces of digital art.

Below are his recent offerings of Light Yagami from Death Note and Kabuto from Kamen Rider Kabuto.

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October 15, 2007

ENTERBAY Gallery: Bruce Lee, Way of the Dragon 猛龍過江 (aka the movie Chuck Norris got his ass kicked in).

"Tang Lung! Always Tang Lung!!"

The "always Tang Lung!!" line is a great and old in joke between Tendou and myself. Whenever I feel the need to whine about someone I usually pull out a "Tang Lung!!" line.

Onto the matter on hand we've had this Bruce for a while. It's just taken us a while to get around to shooting him. Finally we were able to get this done and quite frankly I think it turned out great. You would think after 700+ images and three galleries of Bruce Lee we'd be a little wary of the next Enterbay release.

To that I say no. Not even close.

Anyway please enjoy this offering from Henshinhobby.com.

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October 11, 2007

SO NOT NEWS: Update on the Bandai X Medicom Kouga

Going through the old news updates I noticed a Medicom that Black Jackie 999 posted about last year. She posted news about the Kouga from Bandai X Medicom (from the then uber popular show GARO).

That was November of 2006.

There hasn't been an update about Kouga one-sixth at all from Bandai X Medicom so far. Not a peep and even the grapevine is dry on this. 2007 has been a crazy year for one-sixth and it's easy to let old news slip by considering Medicom announces stuff in what seems like a monthly basis. Until we get some more news on the Kouga one-sixth he's just another face on the milk carton (right next to the LeGato action figure from Kaiyodo)..

Shame because he looks great (click on the milk carton to see the original image of Kouga).

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October 05, 2007

Gallery Teaser: Is that Tang Lung?

Yea it is what you think it is.

Expect a gallery of him to turn up soon. It's coming along very smoothly. You think we'd be "Bruce'd Out" by now but now really.

Not yet anyway.

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August 23, 2007

BANDAI X MEDICOM News: Kamen Rider V3 - MOVIE VERSION

This has been a long time coming. Kamen Rider V3 is one of the most loved Riders ever regardless of era. He's obviously big in Japan, big in Hong Kong and pretty damn big in Hawaii. So When it was announced he was going to be in the new Kamen Rider theatrical movie everyone was pumped.

Here are some long awaited and official images from BM!. Bandai and Medicom have gone all out to reproduce the one-sixth V3 exactly as he is shown in the upcoming October 27th release of Kamen Rider - THE NEXT. From the Shocker symbol on his back to the material of the chest piece, it just goes to proves the obvious that BM go all out when it comes to Kamen Rider.

This looks to be a fantastic modernization of the suit while keeping the classic theme apparent (gotta love the double-typhoon henshin belt). And for those keeping count this is the 11th BM! release.

Price: 17,640YEN

Street Date: October 2007

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MEDICOM News: KUMO OTOKO 蜘蛛男 RAH 358 DX - The Age of the Spider has Come!

Awwww Yeah!

I guess you can tell I'm very excited about this piece. This is a mail away for RAH #358, Kumo Otoko. The mail away coupon for this mad mutha-kaijin comes with the previously reported Kamen Rider 3.0 Medicom (which is insanely appropriate considering Kumo Otoko was the first ever kaijin in the franchises history - and who ultimately met is demise at the hands of Kamen Rider with the classic Rider Kick.)

We first saw glimpse of him two weeks ago at the Summer WonderFest but now it's finally on Medicom's site. From what I have seen of him he looks to be a VAST upgrade over the first RAH Kumo Otoko (which is RAH #17 btw). I mean he looks incredible. Even better than the original costume (insert joke). But needless to say I can't wait to get my hands on him.

If you want one be sure to snatch him up quick since mail-aways are limited (but he won't be out for a while so you've got time to grease the hands of your favorite import dealers).

Price: 15,540 YEN

Street Date: June 2008

And remember....

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August 13, 2007

Medicom Gallery: 蜘蛛男 Kumo Otoko Spins a Manga Web!

If there is one staple in the Kamen Rider series it's the inclusion of a Spider-Kaijin (there have been 13 Spider-Kaijin in the franchises history). Spiders have had a pretty stellar career in Kamen Rider, they may not be anything more than the villain of the week type but the original Kumo Otoko has a bit of a cult following (as do some of the most classic kaijin).

This one right here is based off the Manga and not the television series from the now deceased Medicom Stylish Collection line. This one is a bit of a rarity since I shot this gallery myself (last time I did that was the Cyborg Superman Microman gallery). I don't shoot very often as I'm busy working on other things but this was fun to work on and since I'm a big mark for Kumo Otoko I couldn't help but take these shots myself!.

Enjoy!

Photos by Gatack

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August 10, 2007

Gallery Teaser: This guy went out with the Shelob.... and came home late (Ewww)

Yes, I'm talking about Kumo Otoko (Man-Spider). This is the first villain Kamen Rider Ever fought. EVER. Of course he didn't look like this in the show since this is the stylish collection manga version (from the defunct Stylish Collection line). Expect his gallery to be up soon.

Oh and Shocker is watching you!

*For the curious Shelob broke his heart which is why he turned to a life a of crime. That's his origin. I know because I just made it up.

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August 07, 2007

BANDAI x MEDICOM News: THE NEXT V3 revealed..

Well sort of.. our buddies on Toyskingdom has revealed a pic that appears to be a headshot of the V3 The Next Project BM 1/6 figure. Quality is not great and the pic looks like it was taken with a mobile but hey it's the V3 The Next Medicom! The following info has also been revealed-

Price- 16800yen

Release- Feb, 2008

Mail Away Exclusive Coupon: Shocker Rider

With WF coming up this weekend, we can be sure to get some real shots pretty soon! Regardless Toyskingdom Kicks ass and we should all be thankful to get this Sneak Peek at this much anticipated piece!! Hats off to them!!!

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July 23, 2007

MEDICOM News: Kamen Rider 仮面ライダーTHE NEXT

THANK GOD!

As some of you may or may not know, I'm a huge fan the Kamen Rider the First Medicom. Enough of one to proclaim it to be my one-sixth of 2006. Well as soon as I saw movie images of Kamen RIder the Next I knew a new Project BM! Rider wouldn't be far behind. We've seen show pictures of them but now Medicom has shown us clear product shots.

No big surprise over what's being shown here. he looks a little different as this is the Sakurajima version which is a version that the older, Kamen Rider show had (to see an image of what the old show's version of Sakurajima, visit a site friend of ours, Hockstuffs cool guy with great taste in one-sixth).

I love wear and tear the helmet has, the darker colors, the red segmented eyes. Literally I need to get two of these. No way around it (just in case you know... there's a out of control grease fire or kaiju attack. It happens.).

YEN: 17,640

RELEASE DATE: November 2007

Project BM! No.9

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MEDICOM News: Overrated Character Causes Chaos in Fandom!!!

Well this isn't exactly breaking news but we do have new images of everyones favorite overrated Sith, Darth Maul (images below). We all knew that this Medicom would fan the flames of the non-existent war between Medicom and Sideshow. Non-existent because U.S. wise, they're both in bed together. After all, they both make each other money and there is nothing wrong with that. Lots of images and arguing over likeness, posability, price - the usual things people complain about on U.S. forums.

Personally I don't care about Maul at all. I have a Sideshow Maul just for trading purposes and I don't care about the Medi Maul either (superior or not, I don't care). If one of us here at HH decide to grab the Medi Maul I'm pretty sure you can expect a side by side comparison between them like what we did for the Superman one-sixth last year.

Until then, I'll keep my hopes up that Medicom or SST will do a Count Dooku (C'mon it's Christopher Lee. I don't really need to go into it any further do I?)

YEN: 18,900

RELEASE DATE: February 2008

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July 19, 2007

Medicom News: MASTER ASIA!!! TOHOFUHAI!!! UNDEFEATED OF THE EAST IS HERE!!!!

Psych!!!

Psych! Psych! Psych!

Yeah I know, you hate me.

I did this because I was going through my old files and ran into this image which I guess came from Wonder Fest show. My computer says I saved this image back in 2002 so it obviously ain't new. I'm not a huge, huge Gundam fan, I just don't really pay that much attention to it. Sure 08th MS and G Gundam are awesome but I don't go out of my way to see other shows (and I have seen other shows, just not pressed about it). But as previously stated I really think G Gundam is absolutely awesome. It's one of the few shows whose set-ups actually pay off. It was excellent and exciting and dramatic, I even shed a tear or two (shut it). Sadly there's no one-sixth for it (there are lots of figures of the mobile suits but nothing of the humans, which for me is even more important).

Before I go even more off track with my gushing over G Gundam I wanted to show the pic below. Recognize it? That's the death scene of Master Asia - with Domon at his side, an incredible scene. I’m sure this was a fan made custom but man what I wouldn’t give to have this set in my overcrowded showcase. Needless to say this belongs in the “Should exist but doesn’t” category.

Who knows? Maybe with BM (Bandai/Medicom) we can finally get some G Gundam one-sixth love.

Maybe.

Until then, feast your eyes below on what could have been.

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July 17, 2007

MEDICOM News: The WORST is Yet to Come..

With the growing popularity of one of Japan's Most Badass Gangsta manga, Medicom has decided to follow up the releases with 3 more of the Top Badasses in the CROWS x WORST series!

First up is the Main Character of CROWS Our Hero BOUYA HARUMICHI

Next Up is one of the Most Badass of all Crows BITOU RYUYA!!

And Finally is another fan favorite!! Straight from the TFOA!! TOP BADASS KAWACHI TESSHO!!!! Sadly there is no press picture of him yet but he was on display at Medicom's recent exhibition. Here is a pic of him for your reference. It's not the RAH but I'm betting that Medicom will not let all of us CROWS fans wait for too long!!!

All these figures will retail for the Price of 12800yen. Harumichi and Ryuya will be released in December and Tessho, we don't have the details for yet. GLAM has implied that we'll be getting alternate versions of Harumichi and Ryuya which if the GLAM shop versions of Ryushin and Kousei are of any indication will be the epitome of Badass.

CROWS X WORST RAH Harumichi and RAH Ryuya

Price: 12800yen each

Release: December 2007

No date for Tessho yet.. STAY TUNED!!!

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July 16, 2007

MEDICOM News: Arriving from Shambala and Beyond!!

Konbanwa, Minna-san, Misa Misa desu~<3

After Ed and Al, Medicom brings us good news again!

This time, everyone's favorite Roy Mustang is the next on their list! Plus, their fourth release that will be relased side by side with Roy is Al from the Shambala Movie!

I can't wait to have them! :D

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July 12, 2007

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - MEDICOM: HI REZ Images...

Yo!

Before you say anything I want to say that "yes", I'm on a Metal Gear kick right now. Now that that is out of the way let me tell you why I'm posting. While everyone is pretty up for the Snake and Raiden Medicoms (especially Raiden) I figure now would be a good time to give you guys some hi-rez pics of them. Man, these Hi-Rez pics sure make me want Raiden more and more....

Enjoy the pics below everybody and happy FRIDAY the 13th.

RAIDEN

Raiden Image 1

Raiden Image 2

Raiden Image 3

Raiden Image 4

SNAKE

Snake Image 1

Snake Image 2

Snake Image 3

Snake Image 4

Snake Image 5

Snake Image 6

Snake Image 7

Snake Image 8

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July 04, 2007

AZONE Gallery: Tensai Captain Appears!!!!

This Gallery is Dedicated to YUI

Today we have a Very Special Gallery for you all. Enter the 10th Captain Hitsugaya!!!!

Photos by Tendou

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July 02, 2007

MEDICOM News: Kamen Rider DX, Old No. 1 Version 3.0!!!

That was a long title wasn't it? Couldn't even fit a decent pun in. Remember what I said about Medicom constantly improving themselves with my RH220 X Rider update? This new one falls into that category as well. Check out the image below. This one is RAH 349, Kamen Rider old number 1 version 3.0 and it's even more accurate to the original Rider suit than prior releases.

I know what your thinking, "The mouthpiece looks crooked"

To that I say yes, it is and that's how it was like in the show. Little things like that were actually part of the shows charm. You can actually see a part of Hongo's mouth through said crooked mouthpiece, which again is just like the show.

The belt is made of leather. That's worth noting since the belt in prior releases have been made of plastic. Add to that the new crossed-hands and you have a very appealing 3.0 Rider. Also below is a scanned image from the good people at www.Toyskingdom.com.hk gives you a good image breakdown between the three versions of old number one.

Needless to say this will be on our site in review and gallery form as soon as we can get our grubby hands on it.

Retail is 17,640 Yen and the release date is January '08.

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July 01, 2007

MEDICOM x BANDAI News:BM Unleashes the POWER of the KING

Finally!!! This past week Medicom has been unveiling and displaying all their upcoming releases at their Exhibition, One of them is one is probably one of the Biggest 1/6 announcements of the year!!! BM Project (Bandai and Medicom collaboration) has annouced and confirmed the rumor of CODE GEASS (コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ) 1/6 figures!!!!! First up is of course our Main Man Lelouch!!! No Price or release date has been announced yet but this is SUPER EXCITING news for HUGE fans of Code Geass like myself!!!! Lelouche was on display at the show. I am assuming he will include 2 different heads. One normal and one with Geass Activated. I can't wait to see what other Characters are in the works!!!!.

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June 20, 2007

Review & Gallery: Bruce Lee, Enter the Dragon Medicom - 李小龍

"Mr. Lee, Why You No Wear Uniform?!"

Rites of passage.

We all go through them several times in our lives. Different things and events can trigger these moments, especially when you're a little kid. Some little kids go through it when they find out that certain heart felt truths aren't true at all. For some kids it can be something like finding out that Santa Clause isn't real. It's quite the blow for the little ones out there realizing that. For me, it was finding out that Bruce Lee was dead. Not only was he dead, but he died before I was born. It was quite sobering. I was little, watched every martial arts movie my dad was able to get with his EROLS card and to this day I remember that the first EVER VHS movie my dad ever rented was The Chinese Connection (which in reality was Fist of Fury, but you already know about that story). I was little and I saw "Bruce" everywhere. Bruce Li, Bruce Le, Dragon Lee (oh God was he awesome and terrible. He was Awerrible) and I thought the guy was in a billion movies. Needless to say I learned a lot about Bruce over time. Who he was, what he believed, what he did and what he didn't do. I even did a portrait of him for my illustration class final. It's quite obvious that his charismatic hold on me never waned.

Flash forward to October of 2006. ENTERBAY had knocked everyone out with their-then upcoming line of Bruce Lee one-sixth figures. It literally was the talk of the one-sixth community. Whether it was good, bad, overpriced, it didn't matter as the buzz on it was more than good or bad comments could smother.

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June 13, 2007

ENTERBAY: Taking You Back a Few Months...

Yo!

We've got some galleries coming out soon; a Ginko, a vertically challenged white haired dude by the name of Hitsugaya, an accursed arachnid and a one-sixth that has one hell of a large gallery. I mean seriously, goddamn it's huge. Tendou and I are still working on it in fact. *sigh*

Anyway, there is also the ENTERBAY "Way of the Dragon" Bruce Lee coming out relatively soon (I'll let you guys define "relatively soon"). I thought I'd post this image that came out last year that showed several one-sixth from ENTERBAY. I wonder how much different the released versions will be to the image below...

UPDATE: The Way of the Dragon Bruce Lee is now out in HK. Hope you pre-ordered yours!

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May 29, 2007

Medicom Gallery Update: Nobody likes a tease... Part 2!

Yo!

I know what your thinking... "Where's Spider-Man?" To that I say "We'll get to it..." Yeah good enough. Anyway pay attention. We have quite a few PVC statues and one-sixth to display for you guys. Some sexy, some violent, some cool. Some guy named Bruce, a Japanese Super-Hero and a mercenary will be making their way soon. Including Ginko from Mushishi (pictured).

We're going to try our best with Ginko as his gallery will stretch out gallery skills to the limit! For the moment enjoy this teaser pick!

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May 28, 2007

MEDICOM News: Double Riders are born!!!

Medicom has just unveiled pics of the 2 Special Mail Away figures for the New #1 ver.2.0 coming out this September!! New #2 and Hongou Takeshi (Later Series ver.)!!! New #2 comes with additional , helmet, scarves and gloves to make Any of the 6 SHOCKER Riders!!! Looks like all the Diehards will have to buy 7 of them to make all the SHOCKER Riders and have New #2!!! Hongou is pimped out in his look for the last part of the TV series when he returns as Kamen Rider New #1!!!! Release for Shocker Rider and Hongou will be March of 2008 and Prices will be 19800yen for New #2 and 10290yen for Hongou, Tax is included for both. New #1 2.0 will be released this September for 17640yen (Tax included) you'll need his ticket to order New #2 and Hongou.

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May 27, 2007

AZONE Gallery: Even MORE Main Character Powers!!!

This Gallery is Dedicated to YUI

Didn't get Enough Ichigo the first time around??!!??! The Fans have Spoken and now I have just added 20+ NEW PICS to the gallery!!! These News pics make this Gallery Complete!! Check it out!!!!

Photos by Tendou

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Medicom Gallery: Movie Version VENOM, That Alone Should Make You Click!

Yeah, Venom wasn't in the movie for a whole lot of time but when he was there he took center stage and he takes center stage in this gallery as well. I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out due how tight he is but I'm very pleased with the result.

We really had a lot of fun working on this particular gallery and we hope you enjoy looking at it.

Photos by Tendou

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May 25, 2007

MEDICOM News: Yusaku Matsuda returns to Medicom

Making this update was tough, Knowing that many of the readers on this site may not know the greatness of Yusaku Matsuda I was about to take it upon myself to write a whole essay on him but then I remembered that someone had already said everything that I wanted to say and gave some insight one of the Greatest Men who ever lived. Maybe after reading this update you may all know a little more about an actor named Yusaku Matsuda.

"To gauge the impact and enduring popularity of Yusaku Matsuda in Japan, one need only walk into a Tokyo bookstore. In the cinema section, at least half a shelf will be taken up by photo books, essays, tributes and biographies of the late actor. Toyshops stock action figures and dolls, both vintage and new, based on his best-loved characters. In the numerous second-hand video stores of the Jimbocho area, it's easy to pick out Matsuda's films among the thousands of brightly coloured boxes: his are the ones that are twice as expensive as everything else.

Yusaku Matsuda is a phenomenon. His early death in 1989 at the age of forty has given him the kind of idolised immortality that the rest of the world bestows upon the likes of James Dean, Steve McQueen and Bruce Lee. The comparison with these giants is valid in more ways than one. Matsuda had a bit of all three: looks, acting range, cool machismo and a flair for action. "

-Excerpted from Editorial By Tom Mes from Midnight Eye

About 5 yrs ago Medicom released one of the most stylish Medicom figures of our decade. The figure was one of Yusaku Matsuda most pivotal roles Shunsaku Kudo from Legendary TV series Tantei Monagatari (Detective Story) 2 versions were released, One default and ther the Final Episode version. There was also a Rolex shop exclusive version of the default. This November Medicom plans to release 2 new 1/6 figures of 2 of Yusaku Matsuda's other most memorable roles. The first one is Matsuda as Cool Antihero Tetsuya Asakura from the 1979 Hard Boiled film noir Yomigaeru Kinrou (Ressurrection of the Golden Wolf) This Matsuda 1/6 is decked out in his Biker suit from the climax of the film and includes his sunglasses, Knife, Slingshot and Handgun. Asakura is ready to kill his way to the top! The second Figure is based on another of Matsuda's memorable Film Noir roles as the War Torn Journalist Kunihiko Date from the 1980 film Yaju Shisubeshi (The Beast Must Die). Date comes with his handgun and hat from the film.

Both figures feature Authentic Likeness to Matsuda and are dressed and fitted to exact details of how he portrayed the characters in the films. Both figures will be available in November for the price of 20,790yen each (Tax Included) Can a 2.0 of Matsuda as Shunsaku Kudo be far off?? As a HUGE fan of Matsuda these are a Must for me. I can't wait to display them next to my old Shunsaku Kudo!!

Yomigaeru Kinrou- Tetsuya Asakura AKA Yusaku Matsuda

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Yaju Shisubeshi- Kunihiko Date AKA Yusaku Matsuda

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May 21, 2007

AZONE Gallery: BAN... KAI...

Yume ni made mita you na sekai de Arasoi mo naku heiwa ni kurashitai

Kicking off this week's Galleries will be the first of Azone's BLEACH 1/6 figures, None other than Our Hero Kurosaki Ichigo!!! in BANKAI form!!! ENJOY!!!

Photos by Tendou

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May 13, 2007

Review & Gallery: Black Suited Spider-Man 3 Medicom

"The Power... Feels Good"

I was in line for six hours-SIX HOURS-to be there at the midnight showing of Spider-Man 3. For me and many other people on the planet, it's the most anticipated movie of the summer (which, as of this writing, has raked in 391 million worldwide). That's saying a lot considering you have big name sequels like "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At Worlds End", "Transformers", "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer", and even the unnecessary and unasked-for pop culture throat-jammer that is "Shrek 3: The Quickening."

All are back and all have various levels of merchandise to sell. Of course there was one bit of merchandise that obviously caught my interest.

To read this review in its entirety please click the image below...

Review by Gatack and Photo's by Tendou

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May 12, 2007

DUH: Yes,,, that's the actual Phantom

I saw this thing over a decade ago and really haven't seen it since. It was a fun ok movie. Over the years I've had to explain to some people in this hobby who he is, blah blah blah. The Phantom MEdicom 2.0 is due out soon and thanks to the power of youtube (because I ain't buying the DVD. I like it but not that much) you can see the phantom in action. Enjoy (or not... it may not be your kind of thing). And yes it was directed by DePalma (I think I got the Scarface fanboys attention).

Rock On...

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May 07, 2007

Medicom Gallery Update: Nobody likes a tease...

Yo!

I've posted this image on the medi-forum over at Mediworld. It's a pic of the black suited Spider-Man. Yeah, well hopefully I'll put up the review and gallery within the next couple of days.

Anyway, take a gander and enjoy. :)

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April 26, 2007

MEDICOM News: These Guys Would Have kicked my Ass in High School...

Yo!

Here we have another Medicom update for you guys. The underground manga hit The Worst have their own limited Medicom's. While the regular set is due out at the end of next month (which has been surprisingly been brought over here by Sideshow... not that I'm complaining) this new set won't be as easy to get.

Just how limited is this "Glam" Store Exclusive set (fyi- the Glam Store is the "Worst" official store in Japan)? Well Ryushin Kunou (that would be the long haired dude) is limited to 500 pieces while Kousei Takeda (short haired dude) is limited to 1000.

They look great don't they? Anyway enjoy the image below and look forward to see a gallery of them here...

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April 24, 2007

BANDAI x MEDICOM News: Walking the Path of Heaven.. I Am the Man Who Will Rule Over All...

Grandmother said this.. I will be the Most Magnificent 1/6 figure ever produced.

As we reported some time back the BM Kabuto like Hibiki will have a redemtion offer for 2 Exclusives. For Kabuto those Exclusives will be Kabuto's Human Alter Ego Tendou Souji and recolor badguy Dark Kabuto. Pics have finally been released!!! Tendou will feature an Authentic Likeness of Actor Mizushima Hiro and will include multiple hands, Kabuto Zector, Henshin Belt and a display stand in addition to the clothes he's wearing. Dark Kabuto will include everything the standard Kabuto will come with but in Dark Kabuto colors.

Both Figures will be released Next Year in Feb, 2008. The Price for Tendou will be 12800yen and Dark Kabuto will cost 17800yen. Dark Kabuto will be numbered BM no.7 and Tendou BM no.8 respectively. As a HUGE fan of Kamen Rider Kabuto I hope we get more Kabuto characters in the BM line soon. Namely Gatack and Kagami.
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April 23, 2007

MEDICOM News: The Power..

With Spider-Man 3 set to premiere in under 2 weeks Medicom has unveiled a new figure in their lineup that all fans will have to have!! Peter Parker!! Yes, Peter will be as he appears in SM3!! Dark clothed and an Emo expresion!! The figure will feature an authentic likeness to actor Tobey Maguire and will feature clothing and acessories as seen in the film. This will be a Special Mail Away Coupon Redemption piece. The Coupon will be included with the upcoming release of the Black Costumed Spider-man this week. Peter will also feature his Black Innersuit so that you can recreate the pose from the film!! For the sake of the US fans Hopefully Medicom has plans to import this piece over via Sideshow.

Peter will be released this October and will cost the price of a coupon (Included with SM3 Black Spidey, no limit) and 12800yen.
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KAIYODO x MEDICOM News: The Fist of The North Star Cannot Be Defeated

Hokuto No Ken Fans rejoice!!! First we got a series of full length movies, then we got a Funeral to honor one of our most beloved characters and Now we get the Ultimate Kenshiro in 1/6 scale!!!! Yes that's right, Medicom has teamed up with the Great talents at Kaiyodo to Bring us one of the Greatest 1/6 figures ever produced!!!! This Kenshiro will feature an all new Modified Body to match the proportions of our hero. As with all Medicom release Ken will be made with Highest Attention to detail and produced with the highest quality materials. All the Articulation and detail you'd expect from the Ultimate Toy Collaboration on this planet!!! Looks at that suit!!! That Jacket!!! That Expression!!! This is surely going to be One of the Greatest 1/6 figures ever made!! Judging from the pictures Kenshiro also appears to be based on the design from the recent Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu films series. I am Praying that Raoh and other characters are coming.

Kenshiro will be released this November for the Price of 18000yen.
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March 28, 2007

REVIEW & GALLERY: Ghost Rider Medicom

"SHOUT AT THE DEVIL!"

It's not very often that the devil can bestow otherworldly powers on you and give you a cool look to boot. But that's what happened to Johnny Blaze. Sure he lost his dad, is cursed to walk the earth, and now spends his spare time foiling whatever plans Mephistopheles has. Sounds like good times to me (Just so you know, I'm going by the movie version of the story because that's what the Medicom doll is based on, so don't expect to hear the name Mephisto mentioned here — a second time that is).

Ghost Rider is currently enjoying a very successful stint at the box office (crossing the world wide mark of $200 million). It's easy to say that he's on fire or en fuego (ugh), but he is. Medicom has thrown their kimono into the super hero ring once again and have given us the nicest Ghost Rider figure on the market — and probably the nicest Marvel Medicom ever.

To read this review in its entirety please click the image below...

Photos by Tendou Kabuto and Review by Gatack

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March 25, 2007

MEDICOM News: Father and Son Together at Last..

Pleasantly Surprising Many fans this past week with it's appearance, Medicom has revealed pictures of the next figure in their Star Wars 1/6 line The former Mandalorian Supercommando and Bounty Hunter Jango Fett . After the announcement of their incredible Boba Fett 1/6 Last year, Many fans were hoping to see Jango get the Medi treatment. Well the months pass and Medicom has answered the call of Fett fans all over the world. Jango will include all the accessories shown in the pictures (Blasters, Helmet, armor, etc.) and will feature an authentic likeness of Actor Temuera Morrison. Jango will be released this October in Japan for the price of 18000yen

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Pic source- Medicomtoy

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March 24, 2007

MEDICOM News: OOZING his way into your display case!!!

Seems like Sony is letting up with the Venom images now and Medicom has provided new pics of Spidey's Ultimate Nemesis for all you to see!!! These new pics by Medicom are by far the best Promo shots we've seen!!!

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Pic source- Medicomtoy

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RAH Real Action Heroes Misa Misa

Konbanwa, Minna-san, Misa Misa desu~<3

After Raito and L, the next real action hero doll is Misa Misa! I was hoping they'd make her next or Ryuk, but I am pleasently surprised that they went through with it. I hope this means that we can hope for Near and Mello... and possibly Mikami Teru as well ^-^

She'll come with her own Death Note and the cross necklace. ^-^

Release will be in October 2007 for the Price of 14,800yen

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February 06, 2007

MEDICOM Gallery: Taisetsu Tomodachi

This is a Gallery Dedicated to Friendship. Many fans have grown up with Pokemon over the years and altho many of them have grown out of it by now. One cannot forget the Strong and Unbeatable friendship these 2 characters Satoshi (Ash) and Pikachu share. These characters have been through the toughest of battles together through loss and defeat, glory and victory. To this day they continue to fight on as the Best of friends! Let's hope that these 2 characters continue their journey and achieve their dreams together! To Become the Greatest Pokemon Master!!!! and Pokemon ^_^

Photos by Kabuto

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January 31, 2007

Hot Toys Gallery: "You know, The World Can Always Use More Good Reporters"

Well this figure is finally up! I've had this piece on my shelf for a while but haven't had the chance to work on it until just recently. I was kinda surprised to see this one released so soon after it was announced at the end of 2006 but hey, I've got no problem with that. This 1/6 was a joy to work on and I hope you all take the time to take a look at this gallery.

I know what you're thinking - Where's the Medicom Clark Kent? To that I say *patience*! All in due time, after all we're not just a 1/6 site now are we?

Photos by Kabuto

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January 26, 2007

BANDAI & MEDICOM News: Clock Up..

New Higher Res Pictures released!!

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Photo source: Runrunhero.com

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January 25, 2007

BANDAI & MEDICOM News: Ten No Michi

Grandmother said this...

I will be the Number ONE 1/6 Figure in 2007

That's right guys, Medicom and Bandai have announced their next joint project together. The Much anticipated by many (Myself included) Kamen Rider Kabuto!! This is great news and hopefully we'll at least see a Gatack 1/6 as well. I'd say that a Dark Kabuto is pretty much a guarantee since he's a straight repaint. Tendou human form is a must for fans like me and of course Hyper Kabuto! Below is the only picture on the net so far that I can find. It's a scan from this month's issue of Hobby Japan. It's a small pic I know but no one has posted up a new one yet. As soon as a larger pic is available you can be sure it will be updated here.

Photo source Toysdaily.com

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January 01, 2007

THE WORST OF 2006*.... Hint: He's Got an "S" on His Chest

I'm sure some might say that I enjoyed doing that to a Superman figure. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I'm just tired of my favorite character being given such terrible merchandise. From those terrible Mattel Superman Returns Figures to that recently released DC Direct 1/4 Museum Quality statue he's been on the receiving end of such terrible products. It's a frustrating process that leaves this one Superman fan expecting the worse instead of hoping for the best.

And now I give you this. The first DC Direct 13" Superman. I could write an opus on what is wrong with him but I don't wish to waste any more of my time on this. In all honestly I don't know what some see in this figure. Is it because of the accessories? That's all I hear people talk about. No one talks about the sculpt, no one talks about the articulation. He doesn't come with anything that's actually high quality. People just talk about the extra set of clothes (which I guess for some is a good substitute for quality). I've come to notice that 2006 was the year of the acceptance and praising of mediocrity and this figure fits right in with that. Sadder is that it's not even at the level of mediocrity.

Feel free to click the image above to take you directly to the gallery of the worst 1/6 of the year. Sadly enough I look at the recently released Aquaman and Batman and I can say that they don't look too bad. Definitely a step or two above their first 13" offering. In March they plan on releasing this doll again with a different head. The head is a huge improvement over the original one. But if the QC is just as bad then what's the point?

I believe it was the vastly Superior Beast Wars version of Megatron that said "New packaging, same product. Loser." I think that sums up my feelings well enough.

*EDIT: Apparently he came out just at the end of '05. And to that I say he's bad enough to represent both years. He's not escaping that easily.'

Photos by Gatack

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December 22, 2006

Medicom News: I Like My Ankles Where They Are...

Well here is another bit of Medicom News besides the HOSTLE dude and several new pics of Boba Fett (who, outside of Wolverine is the most overrated character - EVER!) We have the Anne Medicom from Ultraseven! It's great to see a female figure from Medicom. They just don't do them enough for my liking. She looks great and damnit, it looks like her. Still she looks freaky holding a syringe (or screw driver... whatever) like that. Kinda reminds me of someone... can't quite place it... oh yeah. Now I remember

Freaky huh?

And of course, here is the lovely Anne. I can probably use her to torture really bad 1/6 figures... I know. I know. I have a problem.

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Medicom News: Eli Roth's Favorite New Toy...

This bit of news speaks for itself. The release date on this I guess is made to coincide with the release of the sequel. Interesting license pick-up from Medicom. The movie was very fun and I can use this Medicom to torture really bad and crappy figures... (like the worst doll in 2006... you'll find out soon enough). Until then enjoy!

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November 29, 2006

BANDAI & MEDICOM News: Garo Saejima Kouga 1/6 RAH

Gonbanwa, Minna-san, Misa Misa desu~<3
I'm pleased to announce an incredible Medicom doll! Well, Incredible for me, since I truly did not expect it!
Medicome and Bandai released the prototype picture of Hiroki Konishi -sama's doll!!!! Also known as, Garo's Saejima Kouga!!! :D

I'm totally impressed with his likeness. It's prettified version of Konishi-sama.... and as my friends call it, they "Gacked" him up a bit lol. I was going to be satisfied with just the E&P action figures, but Oh My! A DOLL!! As a cosplayer, and a ball-jointed-dollfie collector, I can't wait to get my hands on it and make more clothes XD

cough. before I start fangirling, I really should stop. This doll will come out 5-6 months from now. The price will be Medicome's price, in the range of $150-200.
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Check it out here!

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November 28, 2006

ENTERBAY Gallery: On the Contrary, I do not let the word "Death" Bother me..

Yesterday marked Bruce Lee's 66th Birthday!! This is my Dedication to him, A Gallery of one of his most accurate 1/6 figure available on the market. This took me a Long time to do but hopefully you all will like it. Bruce may be gone but he is definetly not forgotten. To this day he continues to inspire me and many others to our own self truth and liberation.

Rest Well Bruce, We all Miss you..

Photos by Kabuto

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Medicom News: Oni Beats Rides Again!

Well none of us should be shocked by this news. The Kurenai form of Kamen Rider Hibiki is on it's way as is his human form as played by Shigeki Hosokawa. The Kurenai form will go for 19950 Yen and human form will be 13440 Yen. Needless to say I plan on picking both of these pieces of art up as soon as they come out and when that happens you can expect to see a gallery of them here on this site!

Anyway enough chatter check out the pic below!

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November 10, 2006

Hot Toys News: Superma... err CLARK KENT Flies over Hong Kong!

Well I knew this was coming down the pike. This was far from a secret but still no one knew what it looked like. Now thanks to Blister we have several pics on what the Movie Masterpiece Clark Kent looks like. Looks like a winner to me! Put me down for two! As a fan of Superman I can say that Hot Toys has done it again - well I can't really say that unless I have it in hand but these pictures do look good!

Looks like I might have to do another comparisons page.

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October 31, 2006

MEDICOM Gallery: Life is but a dream.. that's never ending

Up today is one of my favorite pieces from Medicom's stylish line. This is Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop. This is also the 2nd version of Spike Medicom released and looks l;ike 100 times better than the first time they did him. He was released to coincide with the release of the Bebop Movie several yrs back. Great Underated piece! BANG!

Photos by Kabuto

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October 30, 2006

MEDICOM Gallery: SNIKT!!

Well, This is the Gallery Everyone's been asking for. Probably the BEST of all the Marvel Medicoms so far!!

Photos by Kabuto

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October 18, 2006

MEDICOM Gallery: MAXIMUM CARNAGE!!!!!

Continuing the Medicom Tradition this week with a new Gallery. This week is Cletus. I did my best to bring out the "Killer" intent. Hope you all like it!

Photos by Kabuto

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October 11, 2006

MEDICOM Gallery: I WANT TO EAT YOUR BRAIN!!!!!!

Seems the 1/6 scale figures are quite popular these days. As Venom would Prove here, it's like the Best Poison in the world. Well anyway here we have the Venom Medicom 1/6 figure. He's based on the Todd version of Venom and looks quite sinister if I might add..!

Photos by Kabuto

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October 05, 2006

1/6 SCALE Comparison: Which Superman Soars above the Rest? Does any?

Well I said I'd be back didn't I? Well I can't very well spend all this money on Superman 1/6 figures without having SOME opinion about them (just an FYI - I buy multiple figs. I do that for virtually everything I collect). I always planned on having a page like this the moment I heard that several companies were going to take their shot at a Superman Returns 12". Well I finally got the Medicom so now I was able to put this page together.

As for why I've done this it's fairly simple. I haven't seen anyone else do it, at least like this. Lots of Batman comparisons with all the Batman Begins dolls out there but not many for Superman. Hence forth here is this page. It visually breaks down each figure, why visual? Well nine times out of ten pictures tend to speak for themselves, why ruin it with tons of sarcasm and bad puns? That Doesn't mean that I don't give a brief rundown of each one however. I definitely have an opinion on all three.

Enough talk, please click the image below and enjoy!

Photos by Gatack & Kabuto

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MEDICOM Gallery: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet Train...

More powerful than a.... Nevermind. Well it took me long enough but I finally got it (as if there would ever be any doubt). I didn't know what to expect since the buzz on this wasn't that good. It hasn't been good since the first image of it came out months ago. Out of all the three 1/6 scale dolls (ok ok - FOUR if you include the Ken Doll version) the Medicom release generates the most opinions. I have my own feelings on this doll and I'll express those next time.

However to the business at hand here is the Superman Returns Medicom gallery.

Photos by Kabuto & Gatack

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October 02, 2006

CG Picture Update: Rei Ayanami

I know it's taken me a while but here is CG picture of Rei Ayanami. The doll used for this was the Rei Ayanami plug suit version.

Sometime a doll this photogenic can make CG work very easy to do. Anyway Enjoy!

To view all the CG Pic's go here.

To view the original RAH Rei Ayanami Plug Suit Medicom Gallery here.

Image by Gatack

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September 22, 2006

MEDICOM Gallery: More than Demon...

Back again today with a very special gallery for all you retro manga fans! Today's subject is the Medicom Stylish collection Devilman and Akira Fudo! Most of you are probably more used to how Devilman looks today but these 1/6 scale figures immortalize the original image of that Go Nagai brought to us more than 30 years ago that many fans outside of asia probably are unaware of. These figures look like they jumped right out of the original Go Nagai manga from 1972!! Paying homage to the classics, this is quite an impressive set -_^ Go Check out the Gallery!

Photos by Kabuto

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September 12, 2006

MEDICOM Gallery: The Second Children

FINALLY!! It's HERE!! Last week we put up the Gallery of 1/6 Ayanami Rei and this week We put up Asuka 1/6!! Eva fans rejoice! Asuka is a great figure and it was very exciting and challenging to pose her as she is a very expressive character and I wanted to bring that out with the 1/6. How she compares to Rei you ask? Well of course you can expect the Incredible Great Quality just like Rei! That's a Given! Anta Baka? Check out the Gallery -_^

Photos by Kabuto

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September 06, 2006

MEDICOM News: The Mushi Master is coming..

Medicom has announced and shown pictures of their upcoming Medicom 1/6 of Ginko the protagonist from the Award winning anime Mushi-shi, also a Manga (Great Series) ^-^ Man, Medicom is surely going to get a lot of my money in the next several months.!! Just look at him, he looks incredible! Another sure hit by the genius production team at Medicom toy. Ginko will be released next year in January 2007 for the price of 16800yen.

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MEDICOM Gallery: The First Children

Hey guys! Back today with another Kick Ass Gallery for you all. This is the highly anticipated Medicom Ayanami Rei from Evangelion who should be no stranger to any of you. Medicom is just kicking all the ass these days with new top notch releases one after another. Rei is obviously no exception and believe me if you ever wondered what the moon was like well.. She'll take you there. That Gentle cold expression, those signature red eyes, This Gallery was one of the funnest to work on especially being a Huge Eva fan myself. Check her out by clicking the link below. You definetly wont be dissapointed, Asuka is coming soon too.. -_^

Photos by Kabuto

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September 05, 2006

BANDAI & MEDICOM Gallery: 仮面ライダ Kamen Rider Ichigou The First

Before you all go back to work from the 3 day weekend. You gotta check out this special gallery we all have for you this week. This one is a real treat. Coming to this site you should all know that we are all HUGE supporters of the genius production team at Medicom. This year Medicom has probably brought us one of the Greatest 1/6 scale figures we have on the market, That's right folks Kamen Rider #1 the First! Check out the gallery and be floored by how awesome this 1/6 scale figure is. Many guys are all debating what is the Best 1/6 of the year, I'd have to say even with all the great offerings, KR Ichigou TF is One of the BEST 1/6 I've held, period. Definetly a Top contender for best of '06.

Blasting through the wind, with Love and Justice he's here. We Present to You. Kamen Rider the First..

Photos by Kabuto

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August 10, 2006

CG Picture Update - The Last Son Flies Over Hong Kong!

Hey hey! I have my latest CG pic. It's using the Hot Toys Superman flying over Hong Kong while doing a very familiar and classic pose... recognize it? It might look like a mid-air henshin pose but alas it's not. It's an homage to the Superman #1 cover that came out 60 something years ago. I love the pose and use it whenever I can.

What can I say? I love the doll and the movie so expect shameless Superman pimping on this site (hey... is that my mailman bringing me the Takara Superman & Supergirl Microman?!). While Mattel may be releasing mediocre Superman Returns figures the folks from Hong Kong and Japan have picked up the ball and have given us some truly great stuff, with the Medicom's and Kotobukiya PVC statue to come I can say Superman is in good hands.

Now ending Superman pimping mode.

Anyway to view the pic in its full size glory check out the Superman Gallery here.

Also to see all the CG Pic's (which include Hokuto No Ken and Kamen Rider) go here.

Image by Gatack

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August 02, 2006

MEDICOM Gallery: Black Symbiote Spider-Man

Well this next figure is on the front page for a reason, because he's awesome. I don't know that many people who don't like the Black Symbiote Spider-Man. I love him and I also love his Medicom -honestly whats not to love?

He was released last year but was just recently distributed here in the U.S. by Sideshow Collectibles, which gives those U.S. toy collectors who are unfamiliar with Medicom a chance to see what all the hype is about.

Photos by Kabuto

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July 28, 2006

HOT TOYS Gallery: Superman

Well it's my pleasure to bring to you one of my favorite 1/6 scale figures ever. I finally got my hands on a Hot Toys Superman Returns figure. It's from their Movie Masterpeice series and trust me it's a great addition to anyones collection!

Photos by Gatack & Kabuto

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