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under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

Time for another Realization gallery from the folks at Tamashii Nations.  This round we get the Star Wars Movie Realization Yariashigaru Stormtrooper. AKA – the spear one. :).  There are a lot of Stormtrooper variants, and this one gives us a spear weapon as it’s primary focus, along with a back mounted Empire flag.  His plating features the Empire cog on the chest similar to the Royal Guards and Archer versions previously released.

The paint is a little sharper on this one compared to the original stormtrooper, less yellow washing and more of a mix between gold and black  The helmet gets great depth from that.  As with the previous Realization figures, articulation is great but a little limited in range due to the plated armor.  Still a great amount for such a big bulky figure though, most poses are easily obtained.  Construction, build quality and balance are all on point.  Feels good in the hand and looks sharp on the shelf.

For those casually following or new to the Realization line, below is a list of what’s out or coming as of today, with links to the one’s we’ve covered.

Samuraidaisho Darth Vader
Ashigaru Stormtrooper
Ronin Boba Fett
Samuraidaisho Darth Vader (Death Star Armor)
Gun Ashigaru Sandtrooper
Royal Guard
Taikoyaku Stormtrooper
Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper (Black Pauldron SDCC Variant)
Yumiashigaru Stormtrooper
Ronin Boba Fett (White Prototype Armor SDCC Variant)
Ronin Jango Fett
Sohei Darth Maul
Ashigaru Stormtrooper (Shadow Armor)
Yariashigaru Stormtrooper (This Post)
Kanreichi Ashigaru Snowtrooper (October 2018)

With all that said, it’s a great alternative take on a Star Wars display and always gets an “oooh” from casual friends that see them when they stop by.  There are a lot more coming, including ones based on the modern trilogies.

Read on to check out over 40 HD images of the Yariashigaru Stormtrooper after the break!

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

DC Multiverse has been satisfying the main line retailer shelves with reasonably priced, accessible versions of the DC Universe.  From video games to comics to movies, Multiverse has touched it.  They’ve recently gone through a refresh with new packaging and there are some solid figures on the horizon based on what we saw at Toy Fair 2018.

Today we are taking an early look at two upcoming figures in their new Platinum line – Injustice 2 Batman and Superman.  What sets these apart from standard Multiverse figures is that they are solid die-cast.  Heavy!  They also feature premium paint with a metallic sheen to it above and beyond normal release standards.

Both are 6 inch scale and feature mid-grade articulation.  Present is head rotation with slight up/down capability, shoulder on pegged 360 rotation, bicep swivel, 90 degree elbow, wrist swivel, waist swivel, t-crotch, 90 degree knee swivels.  Both feature a soft goods cape that is thin and lays flat, not meant for dynamic posing.

The die-cast feels great in hand, but visually from a distance or in online pics, there isn’t much different than if it were plastic.   Batman works better here as he is fully armored in his in-game Billionaire Suit.  The die-cast angle makes sense.  Superman, while technically armored, still doesn’t scream for a heavy chunk like this.

Both will work for standard hero stance poses on the shelf, and will work best as centerpieces.  I personally dig the Batman a lot and would be open to more like this for heavily armored figures, ones with masks.  Think Lex Luthor Warsuit, non-video game Armored Batman(s), anything that’s meched out. That way you can focus on the bulky sculpt and not have to worry about translating a human face into toy form.  As it is here, the Batman sculpt works super well with anything 6 inch scale in base poses.

These guys are due for a wide release later in the year, with first availability at Gamestop in the US.

Mattel sent these guys through to look at, so read on to check out over 40 HD images showing what they can do!

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under Random Photo Shoot, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toy News

The latest release from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 Movie by NECA is their Baby Turtles 1/4 Scale Accessory Set. This release sees the four Turtles as younger versions, which we saw during a flashback story sequence in the original live action film. With 16.5″ tall versions of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael all released, the Baby Turtles provide a nice release to hold fans over until The Shredder and Foot Soldier figures hit stores. This set includes the four Baby Turtles, four slices of pizza, a pizza box, corn chips and a new accessory for the 1/4 scale Michelangelo figure. This set is available in stores now.

We grabbed the TMNT 1990 Baby Turtles Set from sponsor Entertainment Earth. The set is in stock now, as are numerous other items from their Turtles line. Read on for my photo shoot and thoughts on the set.

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth links: 1/4 Scale Michelangelo, 1/4 Baby Turtles Set, All NECA TMNT Items

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Virtually nothing is known about the background of the mercenary who calls himself Paladin. It is not known why he decided to become an adventurer (beyond his obvious swashbuckling bravado) or where he got the special weaponry he uses. In his first recorded exploit, he crossed paths with Daredevil while both were on the trail of the villainous Purple Man.

Related Dorksidetoys links: Marvel Legends Avengers Wave, Marvel Legends Deadpool Wave, Newly Listed Marvel Legends Avengers Ultimate Rides Ghost Rider & Black Widow.

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under General Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Finally, The Rock has come back… wait wrong rock. Today we are taking a look at the Tamashii Nations Effect Rock. These are modular pieces that start as smaller rocks, combine up to half mounds, and then finally into a circular boulder. How you use or display them is up to you. They can be rubble scattered around, a base for a figure, or a huge thing in the background of your photography or display shelves. They use peg connectors to fit together, and when not combined they can take a standard Tamashii Stage stand in the ports. So you can have your figures hovering or dynamically posed, using any one of the pieces as a weight. Overall it’s a great accessory piece that is useful for displays. We’ve taken shots showing some of what it can do with different figures after the break, read on to check em out!

They are out now in Japan and at US retailers including some of our sponsors below!

Sponsor Links: Big Bad Toy Store, The Toy Source, Entertainment Earth, Dorkside Toys, Hobby Link Japan, Woozy Moo

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

[So you’re fast.] That feels like an oversimplification. Time to take a quick (ha) look at the next S.H. Figuarts DC Justice League figure – The Flash. He joins Batman and Wonder Woman in uniting the team. The figure is a 6 inch scale, fully articulated movie version of Barry Allen, capturing the plated look of his armor in the DCEU. The face uses digital printing to capture the look of Ezra Miller. He comes with 3 sets of hands, and no extra heads or accessories. While hard to capture under different lights, he rocks a maroon / dark red as he did in the movie, not the fire engine red our cameras love to spit out.

All in all it’s a really well done version of the character, and pairs great with Bruce and Diana. When done, the S.H. Figuarts JL line up will be a solid representation of the team from this era.

We’ve run (ha) him through the motions, so read on to check out over 40 HD images! He’s out now in Japan and should be hitting US retailers soon!

ICYMI: Check our other S.H. Figuarts DC galleries here!

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

2018 is not letting up with the S.H. Figuarts Dragonball releases, and this month we have none other than the mighty Frieza!  This is a repaint of the first release Frieza with some minor changes.  First, he doesn’t come with the rock base or feet to connect with it.  The paint is a richer purple in all the normal spots.  Instead of a bone white plastic with a grey wash, we get a more stark white plastic with an aqua wash.  He’s been modified on the heads for a halo port, and comes with one to show his arrival from other world.  All three facial expressions are new, and the sculpts seem a tad sharper than the original.  Hands, tails, feet and energy blasts are all the same as before.  The blasts do get a more saturated infrared coloring rather than the pink from the first run.  Lastly, he has a tighter construction. The first version tends to flop around loosey goosey.  He holds his poses, and actually needs 2 hands to move some of the joints they are so tight.

While not 100% necessary in the grand scheme of things – it is a solid release.  I prefer the colors on this version, and it allows folks that missed the original run to get a key character close to retail price.  Plus, you can show him off with the halo now representing his DBS appearance.

We’ve done up 60 HD shots showing what he can do.  Read on to check them all out!

ICYMI: Toyark’s S.H Figuarts Dragonball Z Reference Guide (Updated today)

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under Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

Tekken 7, which released in 2015, is the culmination of the Mishima Saga that started with the original game over 20 years ago. The game features a number of modes, including a cinematic story mode that is becoming a very popular alternative to traditional single-player arcade modes. The story mode sees Heihachi Mishima struggling to maintain control of Mishima Zaibatsu Corporation, as he fights off attacks by numerous entities, all while a new King of Iron Fist tournament is set in motion. The game features over 30 fighters, including special guest characters like Street Fighter’s Akuma, Fatal Fury’s Geese Howard, and Final Fantaxy XV’s Noctis.

Storm Collectibles has been picking up more and more licenses lately. Already well into both a Street Fighter and a Mortal Kombat line, they also have King of Fighters, Fist of the North Star and Tekken figures in the works. The first figure from the Tekken line has hit U.S. stores, and it looks like fans of the franchise are in for a treat. Today we take a look at the Storm Collectibles Heihachi Mishima 1/12 Scale Figure. Our friends at Bluefin sent along the figure to check out. After the jump, you can read my thoughts on the figure, and see a gallery of over 50 photos.

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Deadpool possesses a superhuman healing factor derived from that of the mutant Wolverine that allows him to regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure at a rate far greater than that of an ordinary human. As such, he can regrow severed limbs or vital organs. The speed at which this healing factor works varies in direct proportion to the severity of the damage Deadpool suffers. This healing factor also affords Deadpool a virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as an enhanced resistance to diseases and an extended life span. Unlike Wolverine (James Howlett), Wolverine’s natural healing factor, Deadpool’s is mentally driven to a partial extent. Due to the presence of this superhuman healing ability, many of Deadpool’s natural physical attributes have been enhanced. Deadpool’s musculature generates considerably less fatigue toxins than the muscles of an ordinary human being, granting him superhuman levels of stamina in all physical activities. His natural strength, agility and reflexes have been enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural limits of the human body. Deadpool’s agility and reaction time are superior to those of even the finest human athlete.

Related Dorksidetoys links: Marvel Legends Avengers Wave, Marvel Legends Deadpool Wave, Newly Listed Marvel Legends Avengers Ultimate Rides Ghost Rider & Black Widow.

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

HULK! HULK! HULK! Hulk SMASH!  And S.H. Figuarts Thor Ragnarok Gladiator Hulk has smashed into collector’s hands with it’s recent release.  This is a figure I’ve been itching to get my hands on since it was first shown.  Planet Hulk and World War Hulk were great comic story arcs, and I’ve always picked up this version of the big guy in toy form over the years.  When they remixed it into Thor Ragnarok I was stoked, I think the final result was good.  Would I have preferred a full movie just for this, yes, but hey, I’ll take what I can get.

The S.H. Figuarts version here is fantastic.  Sculpting is top notch head to toe. The gear is built in, not removable.  This ensures it’s tight and lines up properly, especially with the tat marks.  We lose an upper bicep swivel articulation wise, but everything else is there and has a great overall range.  The weapons are hard plastic with metallic paint, so no warping.  They are a bit heavy, and Tamashii has included extra braces to put between the wrist and hand to help with support.  Those didn’t fully do it for me, still had a hard time with the war hammer staying upright.  Overall though I was able to pose him with the weapons better than some other versions of the figure.  Face sculpt is good, we get resting and grunting.  No yell face.  All paint seems to be old school hand applied, no digital printing.

Bottom line, this is an epic piece, and a welcome addition to the ranks here.  Read on to check over 65 HD images and see for yourself!  He’s out now in Japan and should be at US retailers soon!

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