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October 17, 2008

FIGMA x GANTZ: Hot Gantzer Reika to Join FIGMA ranks..


Max Factory has just announced on their Figma Blog that they are developing a Figma of GANTZ Heroine Reika for release as a special pack in for Vol.26 LE of GANTZ. Scheduled to be released in June of 2009, Yeah that's awhile from now but hell we're Getting GANTZ figures!!! How Fucking Awesome is that!!! From the pics it looks like Reika will at least include an X-Gun and GANTZ Sword as well as various posing hands.

Hopefully Max Factory will make a few more GANTZ Figures like Kurono, Katou, Izumi, Kishimoto among others but if we get those 4 including Reika I'll be totally satisfied. We should also get some of the aliens to fight with the GANTZers but I won't hold my breath. Check out the Prototype Reika in the pics below.


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August 11, 2008

Some HNK/Revoltech Fun

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August 09, 2008

SHOOT 2 FLY 004: "I Believe it's Called Freeballin'."

Haven't done a shoot 2 Fly in a while so I figure this would make a nice little three picture post. For those who were around collecting at the time Fewture was making really nice action figures that while they weren't super posable or anything were damn nice looking. and had that unique look that only the designer YASUSHI NIRASAWA could give it (how to describe his stuff.... lets say he can put a cute face on an alien/fetished out body with massive human naked tits sticking out. Needless to say he can draw monsters as well. He can draw tits and monsters. God Bless him).

This was about 8-9 years ago and Satan was a regular release in the second series of Devilman: More Than Demon line. But this Satan here was a limited release gold version (as opposed to the translucent blue one). Officially it's called HEAVENS'S AGE GOLD SATAN 666.

I get very nostalgic just talking about it. Enjoy the pix.







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May 19, 2008

FIGMA Gallery: You Say You Want A Revolution?

Lelouch Lamperouge is for sure someone who can ace any test that's in front of him. Although when it comes to physical activities he's not what I'd call a natural athlete. He's not really athletic and that came into play when this gallery was shot. While he does come with a gun he's not Tequila from Hard Boiled. He's not going to do anything fancy and we like to do our galleries that fit the character's personality (you're not going to see Bruce Lee pull off some Jet Li moves in our galleries).

This Lelouch Figma action figure is awesome. I've really been impressed with this line and I can only hope Max Factory does more characters from Code Geass. Hell there are plenty of characters they could do and I'd probably buy all of them.



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May 13, 2008

Gallery Teaser: Lelouch... Fragrance for Men

I don't know why the teaser pic ended up looking like a men’s cologne ad but I'll take it. All I need is some kind of Udo Kier accent when I say "Frayyy-graaaance for Men" to make it sound really sexy... in German.

Anyway now that Cartoon Network has been showing Code Geass for about three weeks now I've noticed more traffic on the older Code Geass galleries.

Good. Because we've got more Code Geass items waiting to hit the site.



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March 18, 2008

Gallery Teaser: There's That Damn Kid Again!

That punk and his bike. Thinks he's soooo cool with it. Big loud bike! IIt's not just a bike either, it's HUGE. It's about the size of a car. A slick looking, loud bike that wakes up the neighborhood each time he turns it on!!

No wonder I need booze to put myself to sleep...



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March 10, 2008

Gallery Teaser: WATAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

HELL YEAH!!!



Back when there was no real US toy market worth talking about (outside of Beast Wars) Kaiyodo was literally reinventing the action figure wheel with the Hokuto No Ken line. Back then for me and others it was import toys or nothing.

Hokuto no Ken set the bar for action figures and as I've said before if there was no Hokuto No Ken there would be no Henshinhobby.com.

So now you know what to blame.



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January 17, 2008

REVOLTECH News: HADOUKEN!!!!

WELL WELL WELL!!!

BIG Freaking News!!! FINALLY we've got some Street Fighter Revoltech!!! These figures are based off the Online SF game called Street Fighter Online Mouse Generation.

I can't wait for this. Since it'll be great to have SF toys that can actually pull off the signature moves from the game and make it look good! I love how Ryu can obviously kick above his head.

Anyway I can gush like crazy over my excitement over these figs. We'll post more info on these as we get them but for now enjoy the awesomeness (and below the images are a couple of screen shots of the actual game the figs are based off of).







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November 30, 2007

KAIYODO Revoltech News: BIG Stuff From Revoltech EXPO '07

Huge, huge news coming straight from the REVOLTECH Expo happening right now!

There are lots of planned releases with plans well into next year (which is just around the corner). This is all exciting news so I'll do us all a favor and shut up so you can click on all the purty pictures.

All images courtesy of G.A. Graphics

FRAULEIN REVOLTECH



***It should be noted that IDOL MASTER Revoltech's was announced and will be apart of the Fraulein series.



HOKUTO NO KEN REVOLTECH



MECHA REVOLTECH

(PATLABOR, TRANSFORMERS, and Others)



***It should be noted that Gurren Lagann has been announced and expect to see it on the shelves during May 2008.

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November 12, 2007

HOKUTO NO KEN News: Return of the Black King

It's great to see that even after all of these years Kaiyodo still give HOKUTO NO KEN the excellent treatment that franchise deserves. The 200X line is one of the oldest and best quality action figure lines ever.

This latest addition to the line is no different as we have here the box set of Kokuoh-Go and Kenshiro, one-eight action figures. Just like that Raoh and Kokuoh-Go release from a couple of years back, this one has a the same Kokuoh-Go (the horse, AKA Black King) that came with that one except the head sculpt is different (with rag over the eye) to reflect the time period at the end of the series.

Kenshiro himself is a brand new figure. He can stand on his own as a articulated figure and comes with his cape to also reflect the later time period of the series (post Raoh storyline and time jump.That and it's my personal favorite version of him). Needless to say Henshin Hiobby will have a gallery of it when it comes out.

There is another version of this that comes with the upcoming release of the HD DVD box set of the original anime series. Not sure what exactly that version looks like but we'll let you know when we do.

DETAILS:

Raoh goes for 18,900 yen (172.13 USD)

Street date: Jan 2008



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September 17, 2007

Review, Gallery & Video: Getter Robo Revoltech No. 031

"I'm Not Fat! I'm Big Boned!!!"

It's all about Mazinger. At least that's what it appears to be in the super robot "hierarchy." He's very important in the history of robots, anime, manga, and toys. No denying that. However he's not my number one favorite. He's in my top five somewhere but not my fav. That honor goes to the Ken Ishikawa/Go Nagai creation, the historic Getter Robo (it was the first gatai Super robot). More specifically my favorite, is the Getter Robo 01 from the "CHANGE!! Shin Getter Robo" OVA from 1998.

The Getter from the OVA has a modern yet retro look to it. Mainly in a time of really buff or sleek looking robots, the getter is unique because he's fat (some might call him retro, which he is, but make no mistake; his lima bean body won't be confused with the buff and muscular mecha bodies like Shin Getter or Mazingkaiser). He's this portly looking horned robot that can kick your ass.

That I like.

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



To check out the video just click the embedded youtube vid below.

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September 10, 2007

MAX FACTORY: Death Note Raito & Ryuk Nendroids



NEW GALLERY! Cute eeeeeeeeeeevil little Raito and his lil pet Ryuk! :D Well not exactly....

Please click on the picture for the gallery! ;P

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September 04, 2007

Gallery Teaser: Big Axe, Big Guns, Cape... Check

Retro comes back with a vengeance...


REVOLTECH STYLE!



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August 10, 2007

KAIYODO News: The Next Evolution of Revoltech..


No one can Deny that the Revoltech line has made a big impression since it's release and many fans are adding these dynamically engineered figure works on their shelves and showcases. With over 30 figures in the Yamaguchi line and a really strong start in the non Yamaguchi line with Big names like Saber from Fate Stay/Night and Yotsuba from Yotsubato! The Revoltech craze is only getting Bigger with no signs of slowing down. Well Kaiyodo being the Toy Pioneers they are , want to up the ante even more pushing the Revoltech Technology even further.

Enter the new Revoltech Female base body, Powered by Revoltech. This new Female base is the next step for Revoltech. Utilizing the Revoltech joints to the max This new base body retains all the shape and form of the female body with the insane dynamic engineering of the Revolver Joints. Just looks at the pics, Not only does it have keep that Sexy Female form, The Revolver joints on the main body are all hidden and it can achieve super lifelike poses!!

Back at Toyfair 07 I was told by My friend at Organic that a Revoltech Rei and Asuka were in the works, After the announcements of Saber and Yotsuba I was kinda wondering if they forgot about our EVA heroines, Iasked him again a couple of weeks ago at SDCC and he just sorta smiled. Then the news of this new base body is revealed and who's the first figure in the Line? None other than The Iconic Ayanami Rei herself!!! More details of this body will certainly be revealed at Wonderfest this weekend!! The details will of course be posted here!


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May 21, 2007

BANDAI News: SIC updates


As I reported awhile back SIC 38 will be None other than Kikaider 01 with Double Machine, the proto was not colored back then and only grey proto pics exist well Bandai has finally released their bigger sized Colored product pics of SIC 38. Judging from the pics below this will probably one of the Finest SIC releases to date!!

SIC 39 will be G3 and G4 of Kamen Rider Agito fame, No pics yet of that one but stay tuned..

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March 28, 2007

KAIYODO News: There is also Darkness..

A Teaser pic of 2G Revoltech Oruta Saber has been released. For those who dont know, Oruta Saber is the Dark version of Saber from FSN's Heaven's Feel Scenario. Basically it's a "evil" Saber. Anyway' She is coming. Check out the pic below! As more details become available, You will see them here.

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BANDAI News: Your Cosmo is Strong...

I have to say with all the incredible stuff coming out, It's a Great time to be a Saint Seiya fan!! Saint Cloth Myth is one of the Best Action figure lines in the market today. With their super poseability, Diecast cloths, loads of accessories and anime accurate sculpting it's like a Saint Seiya fan's dream come true!! The ultimate realization of the Saint Seiya characters!

It just happens that this month is a big month for Saint Seiya fans. This week, after 2 and half years Fans will FINALLY be able to complete their Final Bromze Saints with the release of Ikki and not only that but Bandai will be releasing their first wave of Saint Seiya Appendix series, which consists of new option heads and parts for Seiya, Saga, Rhadamanthys and Shaka all in the form of cool displayable bust statues!

Final Bronze Ikki Available Now 4000yen (Click to enlarge)-



Appendix Available Now 1800yen each (Click to enlarge)-



The news doesn't end there!!! Bandai has just announced their next Saint Cloth Mtyh figure after Ikki, ARIES SHION!!! You can now recreate the epic battle between Shion and Dohko at the Aries house in Hades chapter Sanctuary!!! Release will be in April in Japan for 4500yen. Note: The cloth of Aries Shion is a Completely new sculpt and NOT a repaint of Aries Mu.

Aries Shion Available in April 4500yen (Click to enlarge)-



It's not over yet!! Bandai has also shown new pics of Hades Shun Mail away figure and Special Figure Oh Exclusive Crystal Saint!! Hades Shun is now shown with all his accessories and Figure Oh has shown production artwork for the design of Crystal Saint's Object.

Check out Shun's new Pimp Chair and Bling Bling Necklace!!! Also the Hades alternate head as well!! Bandai is really raising the bar on this Mail away figure!! Can't wait to recreate scenes with Pandora and Final Bronze Ikki! (Available by sending in coupon from Saint Cloth Myth Figure and 3500yen. Offer only in Japan and Hong Kong) Click to Enlarge-



Crystal Saint is looking like a great addition to the Minor characters of the Saint Cloth Myth Collection. I wonder if Figure Oh will be releasing other exclusives.. (Available by mail away promotion in Figure Oh Magazine for 5000yen. Promotion available only in Japan) Click to Enlarge-
Be sure to come back to check for more Saint Seiya updates!!! Moerou!! Ore no Kosumo yo!!!

Pics courtesy of fellow Saint Seiya fans

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March 25, 2007

BANDAI News: The Knight of the White Night appears!!

After half a year, Bandai finally gives fans the next installment in their ever popular GARO Equip and Prop line. Vol.8 will be Tsubasa Yamagatana with the title of DAN the Knight of the White Night!! Fans have been screaming for a DAN figure since he first appeared in the GARO special at the end of last year. DAN will include all the features that has made the E&P line a favorite among fans, Including tons of accessories, Incredible detail and super articulation, Options to change from Human form to Makai Knight and a special 1/1 scale prop straight from the show!! In this case the Prop will be Tsubasa's Madou Bracelet, Goruba. DAN will be released Late June of this year in Japan for the Price of 4500yen

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March 24, 2007

Bandai News: A Colossus appears from the distance!!

Reported earlier this week, The HCM Pro Destroy is crushing mobiles suits on it's way to your collection!!! Release is in May with the price of 6500yen. Look at those pics, The Destroy towers over the HCM Pro Freedom!!!!

Please click for bigger picture~



Pic source- Toyskingdom and Toysdaily

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March 21, 2007

BANDAI News: A Colossus DESTROYs everything in it's path..

Bandai has just shown their first Prototype of GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundam for the Popular HCM Pro line of 1/200 scale completed models. The Destroy is 20cm tall (8 inches) towering over all other HCM Pro figures. Many Gundam fans have been waiting for a Destroy Gundam to be made in some form and finally we have one. Infact I bet many Gundam fans will want to build a Destroy Army!!! to combat their HCM Pro Impulse Gundam and upcoming Freedom Gundam HCM Pro!!! Release will be in May 2007 of this year according to the scan (Sorry for the bad quality) I however can't make out the price. As soon as a higher quality scan is available, you bet it will be updated here!

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March 19, 2007

SQUARE ENIX REVIEW: Final Fantasy XII PLay Arts 02 Ashe -Let's Liberate the Play Arts Line..

Today we have a very Special treat for you all. Everyone has been raving about the new FFXII Play Arts Action figures since the pics have been unveiled. Today we bring you the first of 4 FFXII reviews!!! Yes, that's right! We'll be reviewing the whole set!!! First up is our Leading Lady Ashe. Make sure to post your comments on the gallery and the review! Enjoy!

The Princess of Dalmasca awaits..



Review and Pics by Tendou-Kabuto

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November 07, 2006

BANDAI Gallery: Garo 12'' Action Figure


Gonbanwa, Minna-san, Misa Misa desu~<3
Oh you wouldn't believe how HAPPY I am to introduce this gallery!
This is one of my latest favorite tokusatsu series, Garo!
It's too bad for me, that they never made Konishi-sama or Fujita-sama 12inch. LOL. *ahem* ^^;; I guess not all of us would want Kouga and Rei 12inch? XD

Well, enough listening to me fangirling over toys. On to the beautiful glittering gallery! (The photographer really knows how to use that light to his advantage!)



Photos by Kabuto

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November 02, 2006

TAKARA Gallery: Super Cyborg a Go Go!

Here we have in what is in my opinion the funnest of the Superman Microman figures. The Cyborg Superman is a very fun toy. I wasn't quite sure at first since this was an all new TAKARA design. Not that I didn't think they would do a good job, but I wasn't sure what approach they would take. Well I was worried over nothing since this figure is incredibly fun and the armor actually stays on - same with his weapons!

Anyway enough chatter -enjoy the gallery!



Photos by Gatack

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September 19, 2006

TAKARA Gallery: Little Girl Lost...

Chalk this one up to me being lazy. I've had her for a while but have been lazy to put her up. I like this one a lot and is I think the best Supergirl figure ever made. Not saying much since there aren't that many out there but I like the metallic blue color scheme Takara gave her and I really dig the face. Now there are some that say that she's too anime looking. Which is true. However since I am an anime fan and am tired of mediocre looking Supergirl heads and expressions I'm glad they went with this approach. She looks damn nice an I like how this one is based off the current version Kara Zor-El.

Ok, I know this isn't the Matrix/Linda Danvers/Angelic version. Personally I liked that one a lot but hey what are you going to do? In 20 years Crisis 3 will give us another Supergirl. Until then however, enjoy this one!



Photos by Kabuto

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September 10, 2006

KAIYODO Gallery: I am the Man that seizes the Heavens!!!!

One of the Greatest Toys in history has a gallery here. The 200X Raoh and Kokuoh Gou ULTIMATE FINAL BOXSET has to be seen to be believed!! Ever since the introduction of the Hokuto No Ken 200X line we were all waiting for the day Kaiyodo would go all out and make us a Raoh and Kokuoh set in the 200X scale. Well our prayers have been answered!! We did this Gallery awhile back for our ase site www.hokutonokentoy.com (Check it out!) but felt that we have to give Respect to the KENOH and Spread his Legend among all the new visitors of the Newly Launched Henshin Hobby!!



Photos by Kabuto

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September 06, 2006

BANDAI News: Relive Char's Counterattack on your desk!!!

Big Treat for all You Char and Amuro fans! Bandai has annouced ans shown pics of 2 upcoming pieces all you Char and Amuro fans cannot surely live without! First up is the HCM Pro RX-93 NU Gundam a follow up to the Uber Popular Sazabi HCM Pro released this past summer. The HCM Pro NU has all you would expect from this high quality 1/200 scale line. It even continues the NU Tradition and has Diecast parts!!! This is a Must buy for All Gundam fans! Release is scheduled for October 2006 and the Price is 2800yen (2940 w/tax)

Next up is the Obligatory Bandai Double dip we've all been waiting for!! A Special Painted version of the HCM Pro Sazabi!! This release will have all the goodness of the original HCM Pro Sazabi but with a New Metallic Red Finish and new markings!! Even though I own the first one, I have to admit that this one is pretty hot and that I'll definetly be picking one up. Release is scheduled for November 2006 and the Price is 4500yen (4725 w/tax)

Pics source is from toysdaily.com



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September 04, 2006

KOTOBUKIYA News: Kingdom Hearts Play Arts


Ohayo Minna-san, Misa Misa desu~<3

I've got great news to all Kingdom Hearts fans! The Play Arts are out in Japan!!!

These are in scale with the Final Fantasy Play Arts from FF VII, VIII, X and X-2!

Axel of course must come with his huge Chakrams. His arms are very nicely molded too!

Kairi is in her blue school outfit instead of her pink outfit. And she comes with her school bag :D

Roxas has a very serious face and comes with his keyblade.

And last but not least, Sora! He too has a very determined face and comes with his regular keyblade.

Go take a look! ^-^













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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 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 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 03, 2006

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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