Maketoys Gundog MP Hound

Maketoys Gundog. Prototype pictorial video below

My digibash, not official manufacturer picture.

BadCube OTS-02 Brawny OTS-03 Backland

Review is live for Brawny and Backland, the new figures released by BadCube formerly known as Cubex. Available at BigBadToyStore.

This new set of figures come in Masterpiece scale.

Item Features - Brawny:
- Die cast pieces in: 1x connection part of hip 2x thighs (inside the leg) 1x crotch
- Ratchet joints
- Rubber coating on the wheels
- Drilling Bit
- Gun
- Spare Wheel

Item Features - Backland:
- Die cast pieces in: 1x connection part of hip 2x thighs (inside the leg) 1x crotch
- Ratchet joints
- Rubber coating on the wheels.
- Cannon Bracket
- Detector
- Spare Wheel

Bonus Set Pieces:
- Brawny - Big Cannon, Cannon Bracket, Welding Torch, (Alternate) Face
- Backland - Quint, Land Mine, (Alternate) Face

Update: Figure's knees were transformed incorrectly in video. Please see picture below for correct transformation.

In-hand images and review of DX9 D03 Invisible not G1 Mirage courtesy of TF-Direct.com

This pictorial and video review was made possible by TF-Direct.com and DX9. Order yours here and use code RPA5 for $5 discount over orders of $55.

Order yours here and use code RPA5 for $5 discount over orders of $55.

BBTS news: Lost Exo-Realm - LER-02 Cubrar & Tekour By FansProject

Follow up to the popular and cool Columpio

AVAILABLE AT BigBadToyStore!

Size - About 8.3" tall in robot mode.

Cubrar is the second figure in the Lost Exo-Realm series, he transforms from robot to triceratops. Also included is the mini figure Tekour who transforms from robot mode into a battle axe for Cubrar to wield. 

 AVAILABLE AT BigBadToyStore!

Unique Toys Maniaking Messiah UT-G01 Not Galvatron Transformers figure

Unique Toys Maniaking available at BigBadToyStore.com

I've been waiting a good while for a nice new rendition of Galvatron. Unique Toys did an incredible job with this guy.

The presentation gets a thumbs up from me. Although the figure is all plastic, the box makes it feel like you've got a rock inside. All of the weight is due to the extra sturdy box material. Nothing flimsy here.

The back has a textured feel to it.

Box right

Box left

No expense spared in keeping the figure snug during transport. It sleeps in a foam diecut tray.

Galva...I mean Maniaking looks beautiful. Doesn't even look like a transforming figure

No crazy kibble to be found, only a nicely arranged backpack.

The figure has excellent sculpting and a sharply molded parts. I am really liking the face sculpt.

Maniaking is really well articulated. The lower body joints are friction type while the shoulder have very strong ratchet-type joints providing some satisfying clicking action.

I have to say that although it's not the easiest transformation, it is very well engineered. I found myself saying wow a few times. Unique Toys has some really clever designers.

Even though the back is a bit busy, aside from the head, there really isn't anything that immediately screams robot body parts. Everything has a place which is why I am soooo surprised the head just hangs there. Unique Toys Maniaking available at BigBadToyStore.com

Check out the video review!

iGear PP05P Patrol Specialist

I missed the first time this was released as the Weapons Specialist (Ironhide). I did manage to snag the Medical Specialist (Ratchet) though. I got a second chance at grabbing the Ironhide version... sort of. The second release is the same red Ironhide mold but set up with a different head. It's made to look like an Autobot named Tote. The good news is that there is three extra Ironhide heads if you wanna make yours a full blown Ironhide. One G1 style and 2 comic style. The only difference besides that from the first release is the lack of extra weapons.

This set is limited to 500 pieces, so if you want it, you better act fast.