I believe this is the first of its kind ever attempted – Figma Samus Aran, of which I’ve already reviewed once before – painted in her Light Suit palette swap from Super Smash Bros. 4. I’ll say right now that this project started out as a bit of a fit of insanity – I preordered Smash months before its…
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Transformers Armada Deluxe Class Optimus Prime
Finally starting with my Armada line-up, figured it would be appropriate to kick off with the series’ most loved and iconic character. Remember that giant bin of Transformers goodness from over a year ago? (You probably don’t, it’s okay the link is there to refresh your memory.) I’ve sold pretty much everything from that bin sans the Armada stuff. I…
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MG Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee
Finally getting around to the Banshee – the Unicorn Gundam‘s sister unit, this would technically be the OVA version of the suit, as it never had the Armed Armors in the novelization. I actually do like this version of the Banshee the most – most people seem to favor the Norn for some reason, though I think the OVA-exclusive add-ons…
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MP-06 Masterpiece Skywarp (Wal-Mart Exclusive)
Yes, Skywarp is actually getting his own review and photoshoot despite being the exact same mold as MP-03 Masterpiece Starscream. Why? I guess I just have an affinity for the black, purple, and silver that just manages to look so damn sexy on a Seeker body. Forget those ridiculous acid–green or sun-yellow Seeker recolors – if you’re gonna go for…
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Hot Toys 1/6 Movie Masterpiece Iron Man Mark VII
My second Hot Toys experience, the Mark VII Iron Man suit, as featured in Marvel’s the Avengers. I swore high and low after the disaster that was the Mark IV that I’d be selling that one off in favor of this one – a promise I did end up following through on. I can’t quite fathom how anyone would be…