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Showing posts with label toy photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toy photography. Show all posts

Monday, 21 August 2023

Transformers Legacy Evolution Leader Class Nova Prime - Pictorial Review

Legacy Evolution haven't really been on my radar recently sans few releases but this one caught my attention. 

He is the first official, mass release (well, he is mass releases exclusive though) Nova Prime and second after TFCC Nova Prime. 

In Package


Just like the other special releases, Nova Prime comes in a brown box with code F69595S00. 


The first thing that surprised me is he doesn't come in normal leader class box like previous Legacy Evo or Studio Series (see below). 

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - Pictorial Review

This is the review for the complate wave of Marvel Legends Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3, released ahead of the premier of the movie, courtesy of Hasbro MY and Hasbro SG.

The set consists of 7 characters which are Star-Lord, Rocket, Drax, Mantis, Nebula, Kraglin and Adam Warlock. There are 2 Star-Lords per carton of 8. The figures retailed at RM124.90 each for Malaysia.

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Dungeons & Dragons Golden Archive Gelatinous Cube - Pictorial Review

Another thanks to Hasbro MY  and Hasbro SG for providing this review piece.

Now, time for a new Hasbro offering, from the newly started Dungeons & Dragons Golden Archive for the upcoming D&D movie, Honor Among Thieves.

Just a bit of a background. A Gelatinous Cube (or an athcoid) is a cube-shaped mindless, gelatinous matter that appears in countless D&D media.

In Package


The Gelatinous Cube (GC) comes in a windowless box, as per Hasbro Plastic-Free Packaging direction. The artwork is nicely done with both classic RPG vibe and board games.

Monday, 9 January 2023

Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Hotshot - Pictorial Review

Buying by association.

One of my issues in collecting. I had kept 1 Legacy Armada Starscream since I have an extra unit but he'd be lonely. So I need to have Armada Hotshot.

Jokes aside though. This year we'll see the release of rebooted Armada figure, namely Armada Optimus Prime (Commander Class) and Armada Megatron (Leader Class).

Of the 3 Unicron-Trilogy series, Armada is the one that desperately need a reboot due to the poor execution despite cool concept.

Alt Mode


This is the 3rd mold for Armada Hotshot after the original release and Universe 2.0


I must say it looks to be underwhelming. Personally I preferred the Universe 2.0 Hotshot's alt mode better.

BUT, he definitely resembles his original toy better.

There is unmatching yellow color on the hood of the car due to being colored transparent plastics. The rims are unpainted which is something that Hasbro really need to stop doing. 

Sunday, 25 December 2022

Transformers Legacy Evolution Comic Universe Voyager Tarn - Pictorial Review

It seems like Hasbro is not letting the TF Fans rest, despite there's only few days left till new year. When you thought that Haslab Victory Saber was supposed to be last, BOOM came Legacy Evolution, Wave 1.

For this wave, the most sought after are 2 release, Deluxe Breakdown (for obvious reason) and Voyager Tarn, which we'll be looking at now

Alt Mode


Tarn, named after one of the fallen cities, is the leader of the Decepticon Justice Division, appearing in the 2005 IDW continuity.

Just like the source material, Voyager Tarn transform into a cybertronian tank. It's safe to say that the base of the design is considerably accurate to the comic.

Monday, 19 December 2022

Transformers Haslab Victory Saber (Part 2) - Pictorial Review

Now, let us continue with the 2nd half of the release.

Victory Leo, the reformatted God Ginrai.

Part 1 of the review can be found here.

Victory Leo (Alt Mode 1)


The first alt mode for Victory Leo, the jet. The overall design is spot on. But it's not like the source material itself is complex. 

Saturday, 17 December 2022

Transformers Haslab Victory Saber (Part 1) - Pictorial Review

Finally got time to do the review of the latest (and my 3rd) Haslab after Unicron and ML Sentinel. Another must-have for me since the Japanese G1s are part of my collections.

Haslab Victory Saber was announced in 2021. 

In Package


Moving away from the bland packaging of Unicron, Victory Saber box comes with a sleeve. On it are nicely done artwork of Victory Saber (outline), Star Saber and Victory Leo on the front and the toy image on the back.



It also comes with a cardboard poster foreshadowing Deszaras/Death Saurus release.

Good news, we're getting him next year. Congrats.

Wednesday, 2 November 2022

McFarlane DC Multiverse Speed Metal Dark Flash (Gold Label) - Pictorial Review

On and off, McFarlane slowly releasing characters from the Death Metal arc, this time, specifically Speed Metal. Presenting Dark Flash from the Dark Multiverse.


The figure is released as a Gold Label to which I'm still not really sure the distinction).


When it was first revealed, I'm thrilled to find out that there are 3 head variants for Dark Flash. It's fun hunting the variants (if you've made peace with McFarlane not including the alternate heads).

However so far, I still haven't seen the other variants anywhere in the market

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Transformers Legacy Leader Class Dragon Megatron - Pictorial Review

 I think this is a fairly awaited figure from Legacy. From my observation the appeal of Beast Wars characters not as good as the core G1 releases (by not much) but I've seen considerable interest for this.

With the release of BW Inferno, the original lineup for Predacons and Maximals are complete, understandable that they ventured further. But skipping Transmetal and going directly to Transmetal 2 seems a bit weird. Possibly due to 1) POTP already released his counterpart and 2) to venture farther away then 'another T-Rex' albeit it's not really the same.

Alt Mode


Personally I think Hasbro gave more attention in doing the BW characters in terms of detailing, more than characters from other series (the same case as MP). However, I'm still surprised by how good this turns out.

Friday, 14 October 2022

McFarlane Megafig Omega Spawn - Pictorial Review

This is something that took quite a short time between reveal and release. And honestly, I don't enjoy the unplanned purchases. But looking at the first online image, yeah, this is right up my alley.

Presenting, Omega Spawn, one of the oldest Hellspawns.


Right of the bat..that's a waste of space. It obviously is. The box could've been shrunk down half the size which would've made shipping cost lower. Not to mention the storage space for those who's keeping the box.

Friday, 12 August 2022

McFarlane DC Multiverse Black Adam (Black Adam Movie) - Pictorial Review

There's no point having Sabbac from Black Adam movie, if you don't have Black Adam himself. While I'm still contemplating the other 4 characters (depending on how the movie goes) Black Adam was a quick 'Yes', back when he was just revealed.

Although initially I was thinking of getting the hooded version but after seeing some issues with it, I opted for unhooded version.


Right out of the box, I'm fairly impress. The figure is beautifully sculpted.

Monday, 8 August 2022

McFarlane Black Adam Movie Megafic Sabbac - Pictorial Review

Now for a figure that wasn't in my list

Sabbac, the supposed antagonist for the upcoming DC Black Adam movie (supposed as I don't know what's the plot of the movie)

Friday, 5 August 2022

McFarlane SDCC 2022 Megafig Manga Spawn - Pictorial Review

An unexpected purchase. A shop opened of "SDCC Spawn" without any pictures or details and before it was revealed by Todd. The PO was priced at normal figure and I thought, why not.

As luck would have it, it turns out to be a Megafig. And the seller honor the PO price, thanks seller.

Now, for one of the most unpopular Spawn figure revealed ever in the new line. Manga Spawn.


The most comments during the revealed was the striking and cheap-look blue color. And I would have to agree to some extend, a darker color or a darker shade of blue would've been better.

Make it simple, if you can't get past the color and the design, he's no longer your cup of tea. But if you're still okay, let's proceed.

Saturday, 30 July 2022

McFarlane MK11 Commando Spawn - Pictorial Review

Next up, something that I really looked forward to, before the Covid fiasco.

I'm actually not sure yet, how will I draw the line for Spawn releases. How different is considered different?

Commando Spawn, another MK11 skin. I contemplated on on getting him when he was first announced but decided to just proceed.


And I was not disappointed. The aesthetic and overall feel of the figure is awesome. 

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

McFarlane Deluxe Throne Spawn - Pictorial Review

When Deluxe Throne Spawn was revealed, there were mix feelings. While it is a nice throwback to the old McFarlane release, some thought that it's just another Spawn repaint. So, it is worth it?

Let's see

Saturday, 14 May 2022

McFarlane MegaFig Cygor - Pictorial Review

Another McFarlane release. Truth be told, he wasn't that high in my priority list, just thought buying him as part as the lineup.

Also, saw few reviewers complaint about him not able to stand upright and stuck in the gorilla pose. Let us see



First and foremost. The sculpt is great! Really impressive. Out of the box, you can feel the his weight, almost like handling Violator.

Friday, 13 May 2022

McFarlane She-Spawn w/ Batman Drifter Bike - Gallery

Not a full review, just sharing pictures of my She-Spawn using The Batman's Bruce Wayne drifter bike. Compatibility wise, it's almost perfect. But the hands are a bit too short so you need to try and pose her so that she can grab the handles. 


The drifter bike comes with a helmet where the socket is standard size (as far as I know). However, for my She-Spawn, I can't detach the neck joint that's stuck to her head so I used 3D printed neck joint originally for Witcher's Geralt. If you're printing that, reduce the length a bit and you're good to go

Monday, 9 May 2022

McFarlane Deluxe She-Spawn - Pictorial Review

End of long holiday, business as usual.

Bought her for quite some time already but only had a chance to take pictures and reviewing her. No doubt, one of the most anticipated McFarlane releases recently

She-Spawn release as a Deluxe, with 2 assault rifles, sniper rifle, sword, axe and alternate hand (well, and the standard base)


Figure wise, she looks awesome. The detailing, head to toe is impressive. That's the first impression I got when I took her out of the tray.

Friday, 8 April 2022

Transformers Legacy Leader Class G2 Laser Optimus Prime

Been quite busy recently, can't seem to find time to take pictures despite having few new releases. But I think this deserves a review

So far, I've been avoiding Legacy releases (core, deluxe, voyager) and I intended to do the same about him. But I figured I try and give him a chance

In Package


The artwork is gorgeous and very 80s-neon poster vibes. The box is just like recent SS86 Leader where it doesn't have a window. But unlike SS86, the box itself is made out of more solid material