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

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:

Artoo, We Need You: The R2-D2 children's plastic bento box

While my mother was looking through the storage closet in my room for Christmas decorations and accessories, we manged to dig this interesting Star Wars bento box, in the shape of R2-D2. Near as I can tell, it may not be that durable, so it's probably more of either a collector's item, or a cheap giveaway. My friend Adrian Arcega says that it's similar to one he got from Jollibee, so I'm willing to bet it's more of the latter.

Still, it looks great as a display piece, particularly if you remove the strap.

Manga: Red Astray Powered Option Set

As always, the Astray mini-franchise from the Gundam 'verse has some outrageous designs that translate well to toys. The Powered Option Set for the Red Astray is one such design, and here's the manga:

Taghobby Link: http://www.taghobby.com/?p=153098

Bandai Gundam HG IBO 1/144 Flauros

I'm a sucker for transforming and gattai mecha, and the latest Gundam series, Tekketsu/Iron-Blooded Orphans, now has the Flauros. True to Gundam styling, it prioritizes the mecha form, while the transformed animal form seems to be a make-do, or twisted at the most. Still, it looks pretty good, and with the incoming additional weapons set, it should look even better.

Hobby no Toriko Link: http://hobbynotoriko.yumenogotoshi.com/hg-ibo-flauros.html