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.
It's been 15 years since the last (and only) version of the Anthony Ainley Master was released in the Doctor Who toy line, so the definitive version (i.e. in his iconic costume) has been LONG overdue. As such this new Vortex Edition feels particularly special
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Toybox REVIEW: Doctor Who The Master & TARDIS (Vortex Edition)
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It's been 15 years since the last (and only) version of the Anthony Ainley Master was released in the Doctor Who toy line, so the definitive version (i.e. in his iconic costume) has been LONG overdue. As such this new Vortex Edition feels particularly special
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/doct...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/doct...
Getting ever so closer to finishing Devastator with the fifth of the six Studio Series Constructicons, Scavenger! Another good release, though probably my least favourite of the team (so far).
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/tran...
Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Studio Series Scavenger
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Getting ever so closer to finishing Devastator with the fifth of the six Studio Series Constructicons, Scavenger! Another good release, though probably my least favourite of the team (so far).
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/tran...
Galactron has been one of my most wanted kaiju in the line for years, so as soon as the S.H. Figuarts release was announced it became my most anticipated figure of the year. And it's definitely vying for my favourite figure of the year too.
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Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Galactron
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Galactron has been one of my most wanted kaiju in the line for years, so as soon as the S.H. Figuarts release was announced it became my most anticipated figure of the year. And it's definitely vying for my favourite figure of the year too.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/sh-f...
Moving on to the latest Ultraman series, S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Omega arrived and delivered just about what I expected it to - a solid Figuarts release at a slightly cheaper price point.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/sh-f...
Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Omega
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Moving on to the latest Ultraman series, S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Omega arrived and delivered just about what I expected it to - a solid Figuarts release at a slightly cheaper price point.
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I also rounded my Kamen Rider Gavv collection off with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Vram Pudding Custom, and of the three main Riders (who are all I'm planning to get) he's definitely my favourite figure!
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/sh-f...
Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Vram Pudding Custom
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I also rounded my Kamen Rider Gavv collection off with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Vram Pudding Custom, and of the three main Riders (who are all I'm planning to get) he's definitely my favourite figure!
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/sh-f...
Despite absolutely falling in love with Ultraman Arc whilst it was airing, its movie - The Clash of Light and Evil, left me feeling a bit cold. Despite having its moments, this didn't really feel like much that couldn't have happened in the show itself...
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/ultr...
Movie REVIEW: Ultraman Arc the Movie: The Clash of Light and Evil
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Despite absolutely falling in love with Ultraman Arc whilst it was airing, its movie - The Clash of Light and Evil, left me feeling a bit cold. Despite having its moments, this didn't really feel like much that couldn't have happened in the show itself...
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/ultr...
S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1 (Sakurajima Ver) was a holy grail of mine, and one I really didn't think I'd get without shelling out for. Thankfully Bandai came through with a new Legendary Showa Masked Riders Edition that's even better!
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/sh-f...
Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider 1 Sakurajima Ver. (Legendary Showa Masked Riders Edition)
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1 (Sakurajima Ver) was a holy grail of mine, and one I really didn't think I'd get without shelling out for. Thankfully Bandai came through with a new Legendary Showa Masked Riders Edition that's even better!
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/sh-f...
I had planned to finish off Ultraman Taro this month but that never materialised. In the meantime I started watching Tojima Wants to be a Kamen Rider though, and am having an absolute blast with it. A love letter to Showa era Rider with a killer soundtrack.
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First Impressions: Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I had planned to finish off Ultraman Taro this month but that never materialised. In the meantime I started watching Tojima Wants to be a Kamen Rider though, and am having an absolute blast with it. A love letter to Showa era Rider with a killer soundtrack.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/10/toji...
Last but by no means least is Transformers Studio Series Hook & Long Haul, bringing me two steps closer to forming Devastator. Fun figures, but worth the Commander Class price tag? That I'm not so sure about...
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/tran...
Toybox REVIEW: Trasformers Studio Series Hook & Long Haul
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Last but by no means least is Transformers Studio Series Hook & Long Haul, bringing me two steps closer to forming Devastator. Fun figures, but worth the Commander Class price tag? That I'm not so sure about...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/tran...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/tran...
I have waited 15 years for the release of New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, so this is a particularly special series to me. It's not going to be to everyone's tastes, but then again it wants to be. Unrelentingly itself from start to finish.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/new-...
Anime REVIEW: New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I have waited 15 years for the release of New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, so this is a particularly special series to me. It's not going to be to everyone's tastes, but then again it wants to be. Unrelentingly itself from start to finish.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/new-...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/new-...
S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Figuarts Wingman was one my most anticipated figures of the year - not just because the series was fantastic, but because getting a Seihou release was a pretty surprising move by Bandai.
They did not disappoint. Wow.
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They did not disappoint. Wow.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/sh-f...
Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Wingman
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Figuarts Wingman was one my most anticipated figures of the year - not just because the series was fantastic, but because getting a Seihou release was a pretty surprising move by Bandai.
They did not disappoint. Wow.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/sh-f...
They did not disappoint. Wow.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/sh-f...
Character Options surprised us all with some unannounced Doctor Who sets, and what was even more surprising was they actually jumped ahead and did an Eve of the Daleks set!
Daleks with gattling guns, what's not to love...
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Daleks with gattling guns, what's not to love...
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Toybox REVIEW: Doctor Who History of the Daleks #21 Set
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Character Options surprised us all with some unannounced Doctor Who sets, and what was even more surprising was they actually jumped ahead and did an Eve of the Daleks set!
Daleks with gattling guns, what's not to love...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/hist...
Daleks with gattling guns, what's not to love...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/hist...
From there the only obvious place to go was to the next Kamen Rider series, so here are my initial thoughts on the first episode of Kamen Rider Zeztz!
I have to say I'm loving it so far. The first episode was great but it's just got better and better since.
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I have to say I'm loving it so far. The first episode was great but it's just got better and better since.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/kame...
First Impressions: Kamen Rider Zeztz
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
From there the only obvious place to go was to the next Kamen Rider series, so here are my initial thoughts on the first episode of Kamen Rider Zeztz!
I have to say I'm loving it so far. The first episode was great but it's just got better and better since.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/kame...
I have to say I'm loving it so far. The first episode was great but it's just got better and better since.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/kame...
Got A LOT of traffic on the site this month (the most since I started), even though I didn't post a whole lot.
There were some big pieces though! Starting with my overall series review of Kamen Rider Gavv...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/kame...
There were some big pieces though! Starting with my overall series review of Kamen Rider Gavv...
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Series REVIEW: Kamen Rider Gavv
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Got A LOT of traffic on the site this month (the most since I started), even though I didn't post a whole lot.
There were some big pieces though! Starting with my overall series review of Kamen Rider Gavv...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/kame...
There were some big pieces though! Starting with my overall series review of Kamen Rider Gavv...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/09/kame...
Meisho Movie Realization Daimyo Boba Fett is a figure I picked up on release, but never got around to doing a full review for until now. It would have been so easy for Bandai to release a basic retool of the Ronin version for this but they went all out.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/movi...
Toybox REVIEW: Meisho Movie Realization Daimyo Boba Fett
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Meisho Movie Realization Daimyo Boba Fett is a figure I picked up on release, but never got around to doing a full review for until now. It would have been so easy for Bandai to release a basic retool of the Ronin version for this but they went all out.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/movi...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/movi...
I've been away from the Black Series for a little while, but figures like Nightsister Merrin make me want to get back to collecting them. I've been waiting for her to join the line for ages and she did not disappoint.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/blac...
Toybox REVIEW: Star Wars Black Series Nightsister Merrin
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I've been away from the Black Series for a little while, but figures like Nightsister Merrin make me want to get back to collecting them. I've been waiting for her to join the line for ages and she did not disappoint.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/blac...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/blac...
Kamen Rider Gavv may have come to a close, but it's S.H. Figuarts line will be continuing on for a good while yet. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Valen Chocodon Form is a great addition to the collection!
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/sh-f...
Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Valen Chocodon Form
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Kamen Rider Gavv may have come to a close, but it's S.H. Figuarts line will be continuing on for a good while yet. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Valen Chocodon Form is a great addition to the collection!
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/sh-f...
S.H. Figuarts Imit-Ultraman (Shin Ultraman) was a figure I picked up dirt cheap in a sale, and I'm glad I waited until now to buy it. It does exactly what it needs to, but unfortunately the Shin version of Imit-Ultraman isn't that interesting...
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/sh-f...
Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Imit-Ultraman (Shin Ultraman)
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
S.H. Figuarts Imit-Ultraman (Shin Ultraman) was a figure I picked up dirt cheap in a sale, and I'm glad I waited until now to buy it. It does exactly what it needs to, but unfortunately the Shin version of Imit-Ultraman isn't that interesting...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/sh-f...
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/sh-f...
Hero Action Figure Zone Fighter (Ver 2) was a very pleasant surprise! I love this character, but HAF is a line with a LOT of issues. This wasn't perfect, but a significant improvement over previous releases.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/hero...
Toybox REVIEW: Hero Action Figure Zone Fighter (Ver. 2)
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hero Action Figure Zone Fighter (Ver 2) was a very pleasant surprise! I love this character, but HAF is a line with a LOT of issues. This wasn't perfect, but a significant improvement over previous releases.
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www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/hero...
August and gone, and once again I've forgotten to share the reviews I've done over the month. Not a great deal to report, but starting with Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Formation Lap: Settlers of the Galaxy!
A fun little special with plenty of fan service!
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A fun little special with plenty of fan service!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/boon...
Special REVIEW: Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Formation Lap: Settlers of the Galaxy
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
August and gone, and once again I've forgotten to share the reviews I've done over the month. Not a great deal to report, but starting with Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Formation Lap: Settlers of the Galaxy!
A fun little special with plenty of fan service!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/boon...
A fun little special with plenty of fan service!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/08/boon...
Transformers Studio Series 86 Ultra Magnus
I'd been on the fence about upgrading from the Kingdom version for some time, and I'm so glad I did. What a toy!
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I'd been on the fence about upgrading from the Kingdom version for some time, and I'm so glad I did. What a toy!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Studio Series 86 Ultra Magnus
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Transformers Studio Series 86 Ultra Magnus
I'd been on the fence about upgrading from the Kingdom version for some time, and I'm so glad I did. What a toy!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
I'd been on the fence about upgrading from the Kingdom version for some time, and I'm so glad I did. What a toy!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
Transformers Age of the Primes Vortex
Bruticus is my favourite of the original G1 combiners, so I'm really looking forward to putting this one together. Vortex may seem small but the figure definitely packs a punch!
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Bruticus is my favourite of the original G1 combiners, so I'm really looking forward to putting this one together. Vortex may seem small but the figure definitely packs a punch!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Age of the Primes Vortex
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Transformers Age of the Primes Vortex
Bruticus is my favourite of the original G1 combiners, so I'm really looking forward to putting this one together. Vortex may seem small but the figure definitely packs a punch!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
Bruticus is my favourite of the original G1 combiners, so I'm really looking forward to putting this one together. Vortex may seem small but the figure definitely packs a punch!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
HELLO! Good Smile Panty & Stocking with See-Through.
Crazy how this whole line was styled around how Panty & Stocking look in the ED sequence yet it took years for them to appear in it. They might not look like much, but they're peak P&SwG merch.
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Crazy how this whole line was styled around how Panty & Stocking look in the ED sequence yet it took years for them to appear in it. They might not look like much, but they're peak P&SwG merch.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/hell...
Toybox REVIEW: HELLO! GOOD SMILE Panty & Stocking with See-Through
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
HELLO! Good Smile Panty & Stocking with See-Through.
Crazy how this whole line was styled around how Panty & Stocking look in the ED sequence yet it took years for them to appear in it. They might not look like much, but they're peak P&SwG merch.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/hell...
Crazy how this whole line was styled around how Panty & Stocking look in the ED sequence yet it took years for them to appear in it. They might not look like much, but they're peak P&SwG merch.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/hell...
Transformers Studio Series 86 Bonecrusher
Not the most interesting of the Constructicons if you ask me, but another great figure nonetheless. 2 down, 4 to go!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
Not the most interesting of the Constructicons if you ask me, but another great figure nonetheless. 2 down, 4 to go!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Studio Series 86 Bonecrusher
Tokusatsu, anime and toy reviews! Featuring Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman, Garo, S.H. Figuarts, Figma, minipla and more.
www.myshinytoyrobots.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Transformers Studio Series 86 Bonecrusher
Not the most interesting of the Constructicons if you ask me, but another great figure nonetheless. 2 down, 4 to go!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...
Not the most interesting of the Constructicons if you ask me, but another great figure nonetheless. 2 down, 4 to go!
www.myshinytoyrobots.com/2025/07/tran...