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He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe 200X Man-At-Arms 5.5" Action Figure x 2

Ooo, that came out really well. I'd say don't worry overmuch about the wings, since they kind of mysteriously retract seamlessly into the edge of the airframe in a manner that suggests the designer probably did not think too hard about it themselves.

I’m not religious, but Amen to that. 💯

Looking forward to Windcharger. I'm just waiting for one more item from my preorders at The Chosen Prime to be available to ship my Roller's Stash for free. I'd buy Windcharger over again if he came with Wheeljack in a Studio Series 86 Battle Damaged Set.

Batman.

It was fun. That was maybe 8 years ago. If you ever watched HLJ's YouTube channel, that's them. One guy I met that day told me at lunch that he was at a pawn shop somewhere in Japan and found a new-in-box sofubi of the Nostromo ship from Alien by Halcyon just sitting out in front for a cheap price because the shop didn't know what it was. Now there are a lot of new people I don't recognize, but I know those who've been around a long time. I used to watch Gunpla TV when it was Syd and Ryan, but while I got to meet them, those two are no longer there. The next time I attend a hobby show, I'll have to go for at least two days because I end up talking to so many people that I don't get to see everything I want to see.

Still waiting for those last two Age of the Primes Deluxes, though they're apparently on their way and I hope to have them soon. But hey, Barricade turning up a bit ago wasn't a fluke; a new wave of Studio Series figures is also trickling out. And while I happen to think Barricade is cool, I'm betting you guys are probably a lot more interested in Deluxe-class Windcharger. What's to say about Windcharger? The new Studio Series toy is pretty cartoon-accurate, giving his gray torso a bit of a bluish tint (more subtle in real life than in my pictures, I assure you) that the original toy and Power of the Primes didn't have, but depending on the the episode (and how your TV was calibrated) the cartoon usually did. He's got a tad more sculpted detail on his torso and knees than the cartoon, but the important details like the bump-out chest, the ribbed thighs, and the trapezoid with a disk slot above it on his crotch are from the cartoon. The wheels on his feet fold away to be more cartoon accurate, and while the wheels on his shoulders are still visible they rotate to kind of mimic the C-shaped bulge on the animation model. So I'm mostly pretty content with how Windcharger turned out... until you get to his feet. Because that sure is a lot of kibble. What's more, from other angles where you can see the inside of his foot you'll find that it's mostly hollow, with just the wheels folded into them. It's passable, for a Deluxe, I think. If it were an MP toy, though, I might expect some way to better hide his shoulder wheels and tuck some of the kibble on the back of his feet more in to his feet. Studio Series Windcharger comes with accessories, which is more than the original or Power of the Primes toys can boast. You get one effect part, and one pistol. Windcharger's articulation is adequate, but a little weird. So, his head, which is mostly a box, just swivels. However, there's a little switch on the back of his head. Moving the switch moves his face within the box, so he can actually look up. Pretty clever! His shoulders are ball joints, so he can swivel them and move them almost but not really 90 degrees. his biceps swivel, and his elbows bend 90 degrees. His wrists are ball joints, but the cut is to allow them to fold for transformation. If you fold them, then twist them, then fold them back, you can get a limited wrist swivel. His waist swivels. His hips can go 120 degrees forward or backward, and 90 degrees laterally. His thighs swivel. Now here's where things get a little weird, but it's actually cartoon accurate. He has a knee bend that can go about 90 degrees just below the ribbed detail on his thighs. So gray bit below the hinge his actually his his lower leg, and all the red stuff with the car kibble is actually his feet. Now, his feet have a tiny shred of up/down tilt, and he's got 90 degrees of ankle pivot... it just looks weird, because anatomically his ankles would be like two thirds of the way up his shins if he were a human. Windcharger can hold his pistol in either hand, just as you'd expect. The effect part, which is supposed to represent his magnetic powers, plugs into a cutout on the bump out on his chest. When he's not shooting or magnetizing stuff, the pistol uses a small peg to plug into his butt, while the effect part can tab into his back. Windcharger's transformation is a bit like the PotP toy, or a Prime Vehicon. Spin the wheels on his shoulders, and tuck his hands down. Move the faux roof on his back out of the way so he can shrug up and tuck his arms against his body. Now, you unfurl all the kibble from his feet, and fold the wheels out. Fold his feet over part way, then tab them and all the kibble together. Fold the feet the rest of the way and they'll form the rear of the car, while the kibble will slot over the faux roof and his shoulders to form the roof, hood, and nose of the car. I suppose it's a bit of a copout... his arms and feet really turn into the car, but most of the top and front are just his unfurled heels. But it's hard to argue with results. SS86 Windcharger captures the big-wheeled, buck-toothed, generic sportscar look of the cartoon. That is to say, you look at it and it really doesn't resemble a Firebird, but not resembling a Firebird is correct if you want to be cartoon-accurate. His toes not lining up with the roof? Cartoon-accurate. Circular headlights and grill that looks more like a '74 than early '80s model the molded pop-up headlights on the G1 toy suggested? Cartoon-accurate. He rolls in car mode, of course. There's a slot in the grill that you can plug the magnetic effect part into. But best of all, his pistol has slots cut into the sides. These slots fit over the same tabs behind his rear wheels that lock them into place in robot mode. (Mostly) hidden weapon storage, my favorite kind! Windcharger is not an amazing toy, the way Studio Series Optimus and Megatron are. His transformation is, arguably, a tad simple for a Deluxe, with most of his robot mode just chilling out on the underside. Getting his cartoon feet into the actual rear of the car gives him kind of wonky proportions, and his articulation is just fine, nothing special. But, y'know... I think that's prefectly good enough. Aside from some kibble on the backs and hollowness on the inside of his feet, he looks good in bot mode. He looks accurate in car mode. He comes with a pistol and storage for it in both robot and car mode. He's better than the Power of the Primes toy. That's really all I needed from him, and if I'm not mistaken he's a wrap on the cast of Season 1 Autobots (although we know some guys like Sunstreaker are getting Studio Series do-overs, and some guys like Mirage need Studio Series do-overs). So, yeah, recommended.

Probably more of a question of when then if, since Hitoshi Yanagisawa the project lead, has stated in several interviews that the want to cover mechs from a wide range of media from OVA's and Manga's. I like to see how they would tackle Scopedog that have "prosthetic" arm replacement, if you can call it that!? but basically mechs that have a slight difference to the norm. But having a squad of a series does look cool on the shelf, It's just bloody expensive... 😱 Especially in the Hi-Metal R range.

Seven Nation Army.

I really want this: 3) ATM-09-ST Turbo Custom from the Berkoff Squad with accessories as an ad on pack! I'd also really love Banadai to make an HMR of the Burglary Dog.

TMNT x GI Joe.

Cheetara.

Agreed.

The Simpsons 5" Mr. Burns.

I love the moderoid variety for sure

It's a Star Wars Robotech Terminator fever dream... but he's actually going to sell them? Bizarre. He should be spending this effort on fixing the website so people actually feel comfortable about making purchases!

I do like the paler blue pods, but I think that might be a little too pale. If they did a battle damaged one with a shade of blue somewhere in between so it looked like faded paint, that might be interesting.

Does anyone have a Yamato 1/48 Urban Camo GBP? I'm curious if it came with a regular sticker sheet as well as what appears to be a waterslide decal sheet. Mine only has the waterslide but I bought it secondhand so want to confirm.

In the fan work section

Nothing can replace masking tape...