Author: Cacophanus
Robot Damashii G-Self by Bandai (Part 2: Review)
Robot Damashii G-Self by Bandai Available From HobbyLink Japan By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Following the unboxing, here is the review for the new Robot Damashii G-Self as seen in Gundam Reconguista in G. Like with most modern toys in this range, it’s a remarkable piece considering its affordable price point, and is also a testament to Akira Yasuda’s original design.
S.H.Figuarts Yoshi by Bandai (Part 1: Unbox)
S.H.Figuarts Yoshi by Bandai Available From HobbyLink Japan By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Following Bandai’s Mario and Luigi figures we now finally have a Yoshi, too. Like the other toys in this range, Yoshi is also fully articulated which is a first for the Super Mario series in terms of merchandise.
Robot Damashii G-Self by Bandai (Part 1: Unbox)
Robot Damashii G-Self by Bandai Available From HobbyLink Japan By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii For those who have been following the recent Gundam Reconguista in G anime series, here is the rather interesting Robot Damashii version of the YG-111 Gundam G-Self with the Atmospheric Pack included. As with all Robot Damashii releases, Bandai has really delivered a fantastic toy with some great detai...
1/50 Full Action Model Chamber by Good Smile Company (Part 2: Review)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii 1/50 Full Action Model Chamber by Good Smile Company Available From HobbyLink Japan Following the unboxing, here is my review for Good Smile Company’s Chamber figure from Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet. As Sentinel also worked on this figure, expect a fusion of both their respective figma and Riobot toy lines. It’s also absolutely brilliant!
1/50 Full Action Model Chamber by Good Smile Company (Part 1: Unbox)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii 1/50 Full Action Model Chamber by Good Smile Company Available From HobbyLink Japan In an interesting move by the same company behind the hugely successful figma range, Good Smile Company has teamed up with Sentinel to recreate the machine caliber Chamber from the rather fantastic Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet. The result is something really rather special.
Giant Gorg and Manon Type by Sentinel (Part 2: Review)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Giant Gorg and Manon Type by Sentinel (Available From HobbyLink Japan – HLJ.com) Following the unboxing, here’s the review for Sentinel’s thoroughly amazing Giant Gorg and Manon Type toys. While I gave background from the series on the toys in the unboxing, I will be focusing more on the figures themselves in the review (so no need to worry about spoil...
Giant Gorg and Manon Type by Sentinel (Part 1: Unbox)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Giant Gorg and Manon Type by Sentinel (Available From HobbyLink Japan – HLJ.com) As these kinds of things don’t come along very often, I took the plunge and decided to nab arguably one of the most iconic mecha designs of the 80s. The mighty Giant Gorg was a 26 episodes TV series written and directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. He also did all the art direction, t...
Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss by Mega House (Part 2: Review)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss by Mega House (Available From HobbyLink Japan – HLJ.com) Following on from the unboxing, here is the review of Mega House’s frankly rather magnificent Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss. Considering that Mega House doesn’t have a habit of handling transforming mecha toys, the fact they have really nailed it here is quite impr...
Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss by Mega House (Part 1: Unbox)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss by Mega House (Available From HobbyLink Japan – HLJ.com) Along with the original Macross, Studio Nue worked on a few series during the 80s. One of these was Super Dimension Century Orguss. Like Macross it featured transformable mecha and the titular Orguss was quite the machine, as it transformed across four modes. This new Variable ...
Chogokin Monster Hunter G Class Transformation Liolaeus by Bandai (Part 2: Review)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Chogokin Monster Hunter G Class Transformation Liolaeus by Bandai (Available From HobbyLink Japan – HLJ.com) Following on from the unboxing, here is the full review for the Chogokin Monster Hunter G Class Transformation Liolaeus. This is actually a toy based on the Rathalos from the very successful series of Monster Hunter games.
Chogokin Monster Hunter G Class Transformation Liolaeus by Bandai (Part 1: Unbox)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Chogokin Monster Hunter G Class Transformation Liolaeus by Bandai (Available From HobbyLink Japan – HLJ.com) One of the most successful gaming franchises of the last decade has to be that of Monster Hunter, a co-op multiplayer game where you hunt monsters and a series that has sold over 32 million copies worldwide. To help commemorate the 10th anniversary for the ...
Soul of Chogokin Spec Layzner V-MAX Ver. by Bandai (Part 2: Review)
By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Soul of Chogokin Spec Layzner V-MAX Ver. by Bandai (available as a Tamashii Webshop Exclusive) Following the unboxing, here is the review for the recently released Soul of Chogokin Spec Layzner V-MAX Ver. from the classic anime series Blue Comet SPT Layzner. This is a Bandai webshop exclusive in Japan.
