Alex
@ajaxranger.bsky.social
Blogger @ MyShinyToyRobots.com. Writer as seen in/on NEO magazine, MyM, UK Anime Network, Blogtor Who & more.
Tokusatsu and giant robot fan.
Tokusatsu and giant robot fan.
Once again you have eluded me 😭
July 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Once again you have eluded me 😭
This thing is way bigger than I expected it to be 😅 absolutely love it though, I've wanted figures based on the ED animation for ages. I can't believe it took this long to get them
July 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This thing is way bigger than I expected it to be 😅 absolutely love it though, I've wanted figures based on the ED animation for ages. I can't believe it took this long to get them
Heaven, please sing for me a song of life...
July 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Heaven, please sing for me a song of life...
Soundtrack still slaps 15 years later
May 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Soundtrack still slaps 15 years later
I was not ready for the size of that box 😬
May 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I was not ready for the size of that box 😬
I like this accessory set a lot, but Bandai really cheaped out not including spare shoulder joints for the arms. Switching them feels like a ticking time bomb, already had one split apart and get stuck whilst switching them (thankfully fixable).
Might just get another Luffy while they're cheap tbh.
Might just get another Luffy while they're cheap tbh.
May 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I like this accessory set a lot, but Bandai really cheaped out not including spare shoulder joints for the arms. Switching them feels like a ticking time bomb, already had one split apart and get stuck whilst switching them (thankfully fixable).
Might just get another Luffy while they're cheap tbh.
Might just get another Luffy while they're cheap tbh.
At half his original retail price, this might just be my best Mandarake bargain yet!
May 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
At half his original retail price, this might just be my best Mandarake bargain yet!
10/10 can do an Order 66
April 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
10/10 can do an Order 66
Bought a cheap Zeo Gold off of AliExpress, had heard the LC figures on there were legit but hadn't necessarily passed QC tests. Figure arrived today and the boot cuffs are a bit spotty, but let's be honest - a retail version could have very easily looked like this.
March 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Bought a cheap Zeo Gold off of AliExpress, had heard the LC figures on there were legit but hadn't necessarily passed QC tests. Figure arrived today and the boot cuffs are a bit spotty, but let's be honest - a retail version could have very easily looked like this.
"The Dalek Book" Dalek & hoverbout
3D printed figurine by Totters Yard Customs, paintwork by me
3D printed figurine by Totters Yard Customs, paintwork by me
March 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"The Dalek Book" Dalek & hoverbout
3D printed figurine by Totters Yard Customs, paintwork by me
3D printed figurine by Totters Yard Customs, paintwork by me
Can definitely see this winding up in my top 10 at the end of the year. Hell of a release.
March 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Can definitely see this winding up in my top 10 at the end of the year. Hell of a release.
Interestingly the plastic rope Bandai supplied isn't THAT much shorter, but that little difference plus it being made of thin plastic definitely made it unsuitable for the job. If they'd just put the plugs at either side of proper cord it would have been so much better.
March 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Interestingly the plastic rope Bandai supplied isn't THAT much shorter, but that little difference plus it being made of thin plastic definitely made it unsuitable for the job. If they'd just put the plugs at either side of proper cord it would have been so much better.
Merry sails again!
After expressing my annoyance at the Chogokin Going Merry last week, I've had a go at repairing the broken front rope with some waxed cord and I'm pretty pleased with the result!
After expressing my annoyance at the Chogokin Going Merry last week, I've had a go at repairing the broken front rope with some waxed cord and I'm pretty pleased with the result!
March 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Merry sails again!
After expressing my annoyance at the Chogokin Going Merry last week, I've had a go at repairing the broken front rope with some waxed cord and I'm pretty pleased with the result!
After expressing my annoyance at the Chogokin Going Merry last week, I've had a go at repairing the broken front rope with some waxed cord and I'm pretty pleased with the result!
I was hoping to scale back on TFs after Studio Series 86 but this guy is PERFECT 😍
March 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I was hoping to scale back on TFs after Studio Series 86 but this guy is PERFECT 😍
In better (and considerably cheaper) toy news I'm loving this guy. I do have a few minor complaints (most of all he feels weird without the black shading) but super happy to have him!
February 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In better (and considerably cheaper) toy news I'm loving this guy. I do have a few minor complaints (most of all he feels weird without the black shading) but super happy to have him!
Display-wise it still does the job but yeah, not the best result for such an expensive piece ☹️ all the rafting and ropes have to be pegged in and you can feel the plastic stretching to make it happen. All the ropes on the back sail here aren't attached because they just won't stay in on both sides
February 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Display-wise it still does the job but yeah, not the best result for such an expensive piece ☹️ all the rafting and ropes have to be pegged in and you can feel the plastic stretching to make it happen. All the ropes on the back sail here aren't attached because they just won't stay in on both sides
Display reorder definitely not inspired by recent reveals 👀
February 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Display reorder definitely not inspired by recent reveals 👀
I thought this day would never come 😍
February 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I thought this day would never come 😍