Kotobukiya Mega Man/Rockman Model kit

I had wanted to start collecting Mega Man / Rockman stuff, but then I realized that this is probably one of the more diverse toy franchises around. Still, I have a soft spot for Rockman stuff, even though I probably won't be getting any soon - at least, until I have a larger budget for toys.

CollectionDX review link: http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/2010/mega_man

Kotobukiya Frame Arms Girl Youtube Channel

I admit that I'm not a Youtube surfer, except perhaps for some stuff like the Voice or Postmodern Jukebox, so I wasn't really hot at first about the Frame Arms Girl official youtube channel.

However, after watching the episodes, they look pretty cool.

Main Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEyydMzJ78fMG16b_b7gTg

Latest episode, as of this article's creation:

Hasbro Transformers Titans Return Chromedome

I actually was planning to review Chromedome on my own, but Quinncat over at CollectionDX had one that covered all the bases.

My additional observations:

The IDW head really is the icing on the cake, and will probably make you want to get the new rewind figure to make up the Conjunx Endura pairing. Other than that, I love how the colors of chromedome in figure form gives it a Diaclone vibe. Sadly, the cockpit size of teh headmaster makes for a really big Seat, if you use the Dia-Nauts. It works if you think, as a friend said, that the Headmasters are over-sized extended power suits for the Dia-Nauts (thus marrying the two lines neatly, in headcanon).

Link for CollectionDX review: http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/2016/chromedome

Bandai Hobby Online Shop - Zaku II B-Type, Gelgoog (Unicorn Versions)

No surprise that these have come out. I'm not too convinced, but hey, they look good.

Sources:
http://www.taghobby.com/archives/174128
http://www.taghobby.com/archives/174110

Bandai Metal Robot x AGP Ex-S Gundam Girl

Say what we will about Bandai, they sure know how to make our wallets cry.

This one may break my rule of not expanding into either the Robot Spirits or the AGP line: the Metal Robot x AGP Ex-S Gundam Girl.

In essence, you can shift parts from an EX-S Metal Robot piece, unto the AGP Sentinel girl, to make the Ex-S girl. This probably means that if you want to display properly, you have to buy two Metal Robot Ex-S pieces, and an AGP Sentinel girl.

Source: http://www.taghobby.com/archives/163464

Meet Walter - Promotional Video, Alien: Covenant

It's time to meet Walter, the synthetic from Weyland-Yutani.

Honestly, it feels like some points were taken from the GiTS intro. But then, the GiTS universe was probably shaped in part by Alien, so this is a great circle of imagery.

Meet Walter:

Ghost in the Shell anime film intro:

(keeping as link, NSFW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsIQ_kA77b4

Takara Tomy Diaclone Reboot Powered-Suit Set A and Dia-Battles v2 Photos

I've just recently received the Takara Tomy Diaclone Powered-Suit (Set A) from Takara Tomy, courtesy of my online seller, and I decided to do a photo shoot with it. Along the way, I shot my Dia-Battles to go with it, along with some small photos to show off the wonderful Dia-Naut design.

For more about Diaclone: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/diaclone/

Without further ado, here they are:

Playmates: Voltron Legendary Defender

The new Voltron series from Netflix was a pleasant surprise. It seems that the new Voltron combiner mecha toy from Playmates seems to be the same for toy collectors.

Source:
http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/voltron_legendary_defender_combined

Kotobukiya Frame Arms: RF-Ex10/S Wyvern (Transformable)

The Frame Arms Wyvern is the latest variant for the Vulture base design. In this case, the basic design has been upgraded with a pair of gunblades that are also usable in flight mode. It also comes with some new detail upgrades.

However, the base kit used is the Vulture itself, so if you're looking for the Kai upgrade parts, such as the thrusters, the long swords, and the hip mounts for the swords, you may have to get the separate kit for that.

Source:
http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/fa-blog/fa-blog-97451/

Kotobukiya Frame Arms (?) MSG Mecha Truck / Hauler

This is a cross-line product, being a Frame Arms mecha carrier, a Megami Device transport unit, and a sort of riding mecha for a Frame Arms Girl.

This is a good move for Kotobukiya, as it mirrors the history of the Microman, Diaclone, and Transformers toy lines.

Source:
http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/fa-blog/fa-blog-102086/