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August 31, 2006

MEZCO Gallery: "Oh Crap" - Hellboy SDCC Figure

"Oh Crap." Anung Un Rama AKA HELLBOY says that a lot doesn't he? Well I'm pretty sure if I saw a bunch of floating Japanese heads trying to eat I'd be saying the same thing if not worse.

Anyway I have been very impressed by MEZCO (lets just ignore those GHASTLY Underworld figures shall we?) evers since they released the movie line. And even more impressed by their comic line. It's literally like Mike Mignola's art took 3D form. And as a follow up to last years invisible Lobster Johnson we have the Deluxe Hellboy with floating Japanese heads from the famous Hellboy story... HEADS (what you expected a complicated title?). Heads is based off a Japanese folk tale, Nukekubi.

So lets get right down to it! Click on the pic below to access the gallery - good thing for me HB is very photogenic! ^_^



Photos by Gatack & Kabuto

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BANDAI Gallery: Go Go Let's Go!!!

This week's Gallery is a special treat for all you Tokusatsu fans out there! Kamen Rider the First, Movie Realization series!! I know, I know it's not new and there are tons of galleries out there but trust me I think you guys will definetly like this one, even if it's a little late. Enjoy! -_^



Photos by Kabuto

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August 29, 2006

BANDAI Highlight: DX Gatack Zector Commercial

It's really a shame that those awesome DX Henshin Belts don't fit adults. Tragic really. Not that I can wear it to work or anything. They (the office) put up with my Kenshiro figures and Shadowmoon SIC but I don't think they'd appreciate me walking around with a flashing henshin belt. Although that would rule.

Oh well. Enough with the daydreaming.

Anyway here is a short commercial on the Bandai DX Gatack Zector - but oh well, at least it's a good commercial! Even Kagami is in it!

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August 28, 2006

TAKARA Gallery: Superman Returns Microman

Ok I swear to GOD I will have something cool to post on that isn’t Superman related. I’ll post a really cool gallery this week but since its Monday I’ll start you off with a little Superman action. Anyway here is the Takara Superman from their Microman line. It’s based off the one from Superman Returns. As you’d expect it’s fun and posable. It was hard to find one with a clean “S” on his chest as a majority of them have scratches and nicks and what not on them. Still I’m glad I was able to grab a good one.

If there was one difficulty in doing this gallery it was taking the photos. I deleted a lot of blurry images believe me. Still it took a while to get it down to where I got clear and crisp shots of him. Anyway click the image and enjoy the gallery of the Superman Returns Microman.



Photos by Gatack & Kabuto

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August 26, 2006

MEGAHOUSE Gallery: Sengoku Cannon Koyori

Today we have a special gallery for all of you. Megahouse sure caught a lot of attention when they released their PVC statue of Koyori (Sengoku Cannon) with "special feature". This statue sold out instantly and has ben very sought after and demanding up to 3-4 times it's retail value in Japan in shops and auction sites. Looking at it anyone can guess why. It's HOT! I'll let the pictures do the talking. Click on the image below to access the gallery



Photos by Kabuto

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August 25, 2006

NEWS: Taku Sato, A Toy Legend passes away

Incase any of you didn't already know Just a few days ago, Taku Sato Designer and sculptor of Fewture Models Mazinger 1901 series of figures and the Incredible EX Gokin Getter Robo series has passed away just 4 days ago (Aug 21, 2006) due to a Brain Hemorrhage. He was only 37. The world of Japanese Robot toys has lost one of it's most inspirational and talented artists in this generation. More details can be read on Matt Alt's Blog

Here.


This is a real tragedy. As a Huge fan of Sato's work, I am very depressed by this news. He was a man who truly had a great vision and incredible creative talents when it came to the art of toys. His legend will surely inspire many of us fans and toy artists for years to come and beyond. Rest in peace Sato san, The legend of your passion will live on in our hearts forever..

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August 22, 2006

ORGANIC Gallery: SFII semi-Chibi Style Chun Li

Sorry everyone for dissapearing for a week. Anyways today we have a special gallery for all of you. Organic has been making quite a presence in the Hobbyworld lately and this statue really shows their dedication to quality. I hope that this Chibi-ish style Chun Li make you all agree with me -_^ Click on the image below to access the gallery

Check it out here!

Photos by Kabuto

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August 21, 2006

HOT TOYS Gallery: Superman Collector Diorama

Gotta love customs. And when I mean customs I don't mean the cool things like toy customs like those awesome Kamen Rider human heads for the Kamen Rider Medicom. I mean the customs that cruelly holds on to our toys before we can get our grubby hands on them. Yep, talking about good 'old U.S. Customs. Still, I'm glad I got my stuff -even if I should have had it a week ago!

One of the things I'm glad came is the Hot Toys Superman diorama's. They look incredible up close and was surprised by how hard the plastic was. It was easy to put together. It's amazing what a great job Hot Toys did with nailing the likeness of Superman actor Brandon Routh. Honestly it's insane how great these things look yet the more expensive DC Direct stuff doesn't even look half as good. *sigh*

Anyway before I burn a bridge so far high Rao could see it I'll just move on. With that said please feel free to click on the gallery below.

FULL GALLERY HERE.



Photos by Kabuto

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August 17, 2006

MEGAHOUSE News: Tsukasa's Next Bullet..

With the success Jun Tsukasa has been having drawing hot females, it's no doubt many figure makers will be eager to represent his artwork in Figure form. Almost like an unofficial follow up to the extremely sought after Koyori figure (from Sengoku Cannon) last year Megahouse takes it up a notch with 2 new figures based on Tsukasa Jun's artwork!! Mizuki and Mariko Imai are both based on Artwork from Tsukasa's Illustration book "Tsukasa Bullet", Numbered TB-01 and TB-02 respectively. Both figures are part of the Excellent Model CORE line like Koyori was and both seem to also have Koyori's "special feature" judging from the pics (more on that as soon as pics are available) Man these are sure to be as HOT as Koyori and are a MUST for fans of Tsukasa's work, Let's hope they do more soon!!

Both girls are coming out this November for the price of 5000yen each and will be in 1/8 scale. Only a couple more months til we can add them to our collection. Well for now check them out at the pic below.>



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Sponsor News: What's New at Image

Hey there ya'll! Our sponsor Image Anime has some a newly arrived item and some preorders. Not much to really say as these pics speak for themselves.

Check it out the new arrivals here.

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August 16, 2006

KOTOBUKIYA Gallery: Gothic Lolita Asuka


Ohayo Minna-san, Misa Misa desu~<3

Today's featured gallery is very special to me, as a gothic lolita fan!

It's none other then Gothic Lolita Asuka!

I'm quite pleased to say this figure is from my own personal collection! And it's displayed right above my bed *^-^*

Though I personally think the photographer was chotto ecchi desu.... kedo.... -.-;;;



Demo, Ganbare, Misa-misa!! (eh, ganbare...? nan desho... -.-;;;; )

Please click on the icon to check out the gallery :D

Check it out here!



Photos by Kabuto

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KONAMI News: Kiss of Prince


Konbanwa Minna-san~ Misa Misa desu~ <3

Our new lucky toy featured in our toy news blog is from ever popular series, Tennis no Oujisama!

Konami expands their Popular Figumate Line this Dec/Jan with Tennis no Oujisama (Prince of Tennis) Edition Figumates!!! First up in December is the Special Prince Box XMAS sets, 2 will be available!

Pure White Includes Echizen Ryoma Figumate and Pure Blue Includes Atobe Keigo. Both special Xmas sets will include 8 Bromides, 1 Bromide Display folder, 1 Trading card, 1 Special Present and 1 Figumate. Next up in January will be the Vol.1 POT collection. 5 Figumates to add to your collection! Lineup is a dream for all you POT Fans, Echizen Ryoma, Tezuka Kunimitsu, Fuji Shusuke , Atobe Keigo and Kirihara Akaya. It is unknown whether there will be a Secret figure yet but it is a possiblity.

Personally, I'm quite surprised that the first line up is pretty much all popular characters. Though of course other characters are just as popular, the main three most popular Seigaku is in the first line up as well as, Atobe, quite possibly one of the most popular character next to all the Seigaku regulars. And of course, Kirihara represents one of the three main influential characters from one of the latest storyline's opposing team in Prince of Tennis.

Similiar to Pinky Street or Character Studio series. Figumate is a series of figures that are in stylish SD form. Which means! They have interchangeable parts that you can change their clothing and their accessories with each other! It's kinda like the PVC dress up doll but without cloth clothing. Basically, you can get your Tezuka and Atobe to switch their unfirms and such. If you bought other Figumate figures, you can get MORE outfits for them to wear. o.O;

Xmas special Prince Box sets will be available in DEC for the Price of 2500yen each and the Single Figumates will be available in JAN for the Price of 420yen each or 4200yen for a box of 10. Blindbox rules do apply to the Single Pack figumates -_^



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August 14, 2006

KOTOBUKIYA Gallery: SERA-Chan

I'm a couple of days late but hey, what can you do? Anyway here is the Sera Chan gallery. Quite an attractive PVC statue regardless of what color shirt she's got on.


Next up I've the Takara Superman and Supergirl Microman along with a few other items... I'd have something more definitive to tell you in terms of what's coming but customs is being such a pain.


Check it out here!

Photos by Kabuto

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August 11, 2006

BANDAI News: Black Sun! New Pics!

Bandai has just revealed new Pictures of one of the Most anticipated figures of their ever expanding Souchaku Henshin series, Kamen Rider BLACK!!! Annouced a few months back, many fans have been anticipating it's release and these are are some of the Best pictures Bandai has released so far.

Black will be available in Japan shops in September for 2100yen (tax included) with Shadowmoon and Black RX to follow soon. In the meantime check out the pics below!

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August 10, 2006

BANDAI Highlight: DX Kabuto Zecter & DX Hyper Zecter Commercial

Seriously the things people put-up on Youtube! Well I got this IM from my friend that had this link on it and well it’s a toy commercial. We don’t really get great (or fun) commercials here in the U.S. but Japan is a whole other ball game. It also happens to be a commercial for the new Hyper Zector from Bandai.

I guess this is a bit of a spoiler but hey consider this your warning.

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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.

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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 08, 2006

GOOD SMILE COMPANY Gallery: Henrietta goes in for the kill

Today, we have a very special gallery for you. Many Gunslinger Girl fans have been waiting for some nice figures to come out and Good smile Company has granted that wish. Standing in a very cute and innocent pose, Henrietta strolls with a shy glance holding her viola behind her and SIG Sauer P239 handgun. Henrietta is in 1/8 scale and captures the very innocent childlike side of the character and also giving us a glance at the assassin side of the character as well. Distributed in the USA exclusively by AAA Anime for the price of $39.99. This 1/8 scale PVC statue is definelty Highly reccomended by me! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

Check it out here!

Photos by Kabuto

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KOTOBUKIYA Gallery: SERA-Chan SDCC Exclusive

I told you guys I'd put up a San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Item didn't I? Well I have a real beauty for you guys, I have Sera-Chan sculpted by the uber talented Shunya Yamashita. It's an original design by Mr. Yamashita and the black shirt varient is what was sold at SDCC last month. Only 1000 of these were made.

In fact if you want to see more of his work then by all means go check out his official page right over here.

And yeah I plan on putting up the regular version of the Sera-Chan PVC statue soon enough. Probably later this week. Until then go click the link below and enjoy the gallery!

Check it out here!

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Photos by Kabuto

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August 05, 2006

KOTOBUKIYA Gallery: Ninja Gaiden "Kureha"

Wow you'd think I'd run into a Ninja Gaiden stash or something. I'll let you figure that one out. HOWEVER I have here a gallery of Kureha. Very Nice and very detailed PVC of her. It's as if she popped right out of my screen. A great repesentation of the character.

Well that's all of them. I hope you enjoy... oh wait I forgot about Rachel. I'll put her up soon but I have a few SDCC exculsives to put up first

Check it out here!

Photos by Kabuto

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August 04, 2006

BANDAI Gallery: Kamen Rider The First DVD Figures

I was really glad to see my shipment from CD Japan arrive at my door. First because I'm a huge Kamen Rider fan (classic and contemporary) and I've been DYING to see Kamen Rider the First. And second of all I wanted the two figures that come with the collector's edition.

The two vinyl figures are Hongo Takeshi and Hayato Ichimangi without their rider helmets -which you could only get if you plopped down the 9800yen to get the collector's edition. It's a very nice looking set here and is a sweet addition to anyone's collection.

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Enough talk from me. Check out the gallery here.



Photos by Kabuto

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August 03, 2006

Sponsor News: Image Anime "Superman" Microman

I'm a huge fan of Superman and it's movie Superman Returns. There for I'm happy to say that one of our wonderful sponsors Image Anime has the Takara Micromen Superman figures in stock. Go and place your oder now before they are all gone!

Check it out here.

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BANDAI News: Nebula Chain Crashes In!

Bandai has released Pics of the August release of Saint Cloth Myth on their Tamshii network. Final Bronze Andromeda, Many fans have been dying to put This new Shun in their collections to complete their Final Bronze lineup!! Shun Looks better than ever before! With New options, 2.0 body, New sculpt far superior to the previous release of Shun, Everything you'd expect from a Final Bronze release!! Everything that the first version has and more!

Shun wil be released at the end of August this year and will retail for 3800yen in Japan.

Check it out here.

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KOTOBUKIYA Gallery: Ninja Gaiden "Ayane"

Gotta love this decade we are in. Attractive female ninja's are the rave these days and it just so happens that I have one right here. I have Ayane from Kotobukiya's Ninja Gaiden line. She's great and the level of detail is incredible. Love the detail of the chain mail. Anyway I hope you all enjoy the pictures.

Check it out here!

Photos by Kabuto

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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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