Hot Toys - Black Adam Deluxe version

Another DC movie is coming - Black Adam!

This time is the Rock who plays Black Adam

It will be released on 10/20 evening.

Can't wait to watch it.

Again, Hot Toys is showing off their 1/6 scale figure - Black Adam. You can see the costume design and amazing Diorama Base. I really like the head sculptures. Hot Toys gives you several sculptures with facial expression. They looks so Rock! 

However, the biggest issue is that it will be released in Q4 2023 or Q1 2024. So you have to wait for one year @_@ 

 

Image resource: https://www.hottoys.com.hk/productDetail.php?productID=1148

Lego 76405 Hogwarts Express

 Lego Again! 

New Hogwarts Express train! 

This set shows much more detail than previous version and has lots of mini figures - 20!   There are four scenes in this set: 

1.  the journey begins where Harry, Ron and Hermione met in the train

2. Prof. Lupin was with them

3. Luna saved Harry

4. Harry Potter's boy was ready to school

However, I did check the review about this set. It showed that >50% customers didn't like it, because

1. doesn't fit the normal track!!

2. not motorized 

3. too expensive

After reading the reviews. Mmm.  I am not going to get it. 

One more thing I notice that it is still in stock.. You can kinda tell if the set is popular or not. For example, Delorean from back to the futrue. It was sold out right away!  Even it was released a while ago.

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/back-to-the-future-time-machine-10300 

 Below images of Hogwarts Express are from https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/hogwarts-express-collectors-edition-76405 

S. H. Figuarts Friendly neighborhood Spider-man

Very interesting.

I just shared the HOT TOYS 1/6 Spiderman (Tobey) yesterday. Today, Bandai just announced one of their brands, S. H. Figuarts, will have this Spider-man. The difference is that the Bandai figure is about 6 inches, while Hot Toys 1/6 figures is about 12 inches. 

Although S. H. Figuarts is smaller, the quality and the face of the figure is doing an excellent job! They are going to release three generations of Spiderman (again!?  Just like Hot Toys is doing). Think the other way, S. H. Figuarts is cheaper. It is about $9000JPY, compared to Hot toys (3 times more expensive). 

Here are the images

Source: https://tamashii.jp/item/14119/

Here we go!

You see the face! It is a mini Tobey! I am wondering if the mask is soft and wearable.

A ha! Three Generations! 

Hot Toys 1/6 Friendly neighborhood Spider-man - Tobey Maguire

 Hot toys again.

My previous post suggested Hot Toys is going to release three generations of Spiderman and they just did.

They have released 1/6 Spiderman played by Tom, and few weeks ago, the release information about Andrew. Now they just released another information for Tobey - Friendly neighborhood Spider-man. 

There are some differences between three generations of Spiderman. The costumes and logo are different. But the biggest difference is the way how the spider web comes out. The 2nd and 3rd generation of Spiderman used the wearing device. But Tobey didn't need the devices. The web was came out from his hands. I always think why not come out from butt, like real spider. LOL

Here is the clip I liked that Tobey tried to shoot the web from his hand.

Please check from 1:20. That is hilarious.

Below are images from Hoy Toys.

www.Hottoys.com.hk

Tobey!! 

The eyes look so real!

The Deluxe version has the sand man. 

The package will be released Q4 2023/Q1 2024

Why has to wait so long? Shortage of material?  :P 

Looking forward to it.

MAFEX the Batman figure release July 2023

 The Batman movie was released few months ago. Several actors have played Batman since 1989

Michael Keaton

Von Kilmer 

George Clooney

Christian Bale

Ben Affleck

Robert Pattinson

The Batman played by Michael Keaton in 1989 was classic. Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger were in that movie too. The batmobile in that movie was so cool, even Lego released before. I had one too and posted in my blog. In addition, George Clooney might be the most handsome Batman in the series.

Today, I am going to introduce the Batman played by Robert. MAFEX, one of the series from Medicom Toy in Japan. They are famous to make action figures (about 6"). Hot Toys is good at making 1/6 scale figures, so it is more expensive than MAFEX. 

The image source: http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/prod/dt/27/1/17796.html

Here are some pictures.

Standing 

Check it out! You see the face. This set will provide four different faces. With and without Mask.  One thing I don't understand why Robert needs to put black makeup around his eyes? I don't remember other Batman did this.

The batman logo can be removed

Accessory. Mask is included!

Does it look cool?  But you have to wait another year! 

 

 

TOP GUN : Maverick 1/72 F/A -18 Super Hornet

 Top gun: Maverick (2022) was released since the first Top Gun in1986. I haven't been in the movie theater after 3 years. 

Even before the show, you saw a short clip that Tom Cruise was greeting to the audience and thanks for watching this movie. 

It was a great movie. You heard the same music as the 1986 one. 

This blog was about the toy. So I am focusing on this new jet - F-18 super hornet.  In 1986, it was F-14.

Here are some real photos of the Jet.

So COOL

It looks really cool and I tried to find it if there is a scale model available. You can find there are few from Revell model kit or Matchbox. However, the Revell model kit requires painting, glue and good skill to build it. The matchbox is very small. Then I found this JCWing 1/72 F/A-18F.  It is an alloy toy with all the details. It is nearly fully assembled. You can put the wheels or there is an option with a holder so it looks like it is flying.   

The box looks like this

It is available now and it is about $180USD. I found some people complained about the rear wings. It was very easy to detach. So you might need to use super glue to attach it again. There are two pilot figures in the box. One more thing, the cockpit can be opened! Enjoy. I am thinking to get one too.  

Aoshima - Super Asurada 1/24

 Cyber formula, one of my favorite Japanese animations. The story is about the car racing in the future. It was first released in 1991. The future race car has a cyber system for faster and safer driving. Asurada is the smartest one because it has AI and can evolve together with the driver, Hayato. 

Aoshima is a famous toy maker in Japan. They have released many model cars and figures. Cyber formula is one of their brands. Today I am going to introduce two Asurada. Super Asurada and Super Asurada SA-01.

Resource: https://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/special/product/cyberformula/

As you can see in the pictures, they are very detail. 

V12 engine

Later on, this car has facelift with new color and wings. So it is called SA-01. It will be released in Aug. 2022!

HASBRO x FORMLABS - Selfie series

3D print of selfie  

HAHA..

This is not a new idea but finally Hasbro is going to take advantage of 3D-print of selfie and everyone can become a character in Avenger, Ghostbuster, Power Ranger, and Star Wars. 

Hasbro is working with the company called "Formlabs". The website is https://formlabs.com/customer-stories/hasbro/ 

The steps are download an app (Hasbro Pulse App), scan your face and submit. Then they will custom build for you!

It looks so cool!  Looking forward to it. FYI. 16 years and older and in the US only. Coming in Fall 2022. So stay tuned. 

Hot Toys Amazing Spiderman 1/6 figure

 You might watch the movie - Spiderman, no way home. Three generations of Spidermen appear in the same movie.  The idea is because of "Multi-universe" that Tobey, Andrew, and Tom all get together. 

Hot toys, a famous toy company, is going to release 1/6 Amazing Spiderman figure. They are going to bring all Spidermen back.

    From Marvel Studio/Hot toys

Here are more images from Hot toys for Amazing Spiderman. It looks so real! Source: http://www.hottoys.com.hk/productDetail.php?productID=1104

The logo of Spiderman has long legs 

One interesting thing is how Tobey, Andrew and Tom shoot the webs. The webs are from Tobey's hand directly; while Andrew and Tom have wrist-mounted devices. 

You can pre-order at Hot Toys Summer Showcase 2022

LEGO 10304 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

LEGO Again!

They really work hard to expand their business to all generation. 

Lego is going to release this classic car- Chevy Camaro Z28! 

I only knew Chevy Corvette  before until I watched the transformer movie, the very first one. I am sure many people remembered that yellow with black stripes bumblebee. Yes, it is Chevy Camaro. When Sam got his first car, it was old version of Camaro. Bumblebee converted to a new version of Camaro after Sam and Mikaela complained about it.  In addition, you can see this car in FAST & FURIOUS movie too.

This time, Lego brings back this classic car- Z28. You might notice that, recently, Lego tries to use flat pieces for car body. So you do not see the little cylinders on car engine hood. I personally like this design. It is close to the real car.

Here are some images. This set will be available on Aug. 1st. 2022. 

Source: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/chevrolet-camaro-z28-10304

As you can see, you can change colors and headlights and license plate!

Looks so cool!

 

Kyosho 1/43 IS350 F SPORT 2021

 If you collect model car such as 1/18 1/24 1/43 scale, you might hear several brands like AutoArts, Kyosho, BBurago, Hot Wheels and Maisto.  

Today I would like to introduce Kyosho 1/43 Lexus IS350 F Sport

LEXUS IS used to be an entry level car. Now they have UX. But I personally like IS more than UX.  The new generation was released in 2021 and it looks very sporty and like a future car.

Here are some images from 

https://dc.kyosho.com/en/ks03904w.html

 That is right. The above image is 1/43 scale not 1/18. It has all the detail. The front logo, LED head lights, F sport side badge, 19-inch wheels. Doors, rear spoiler and mirrors. I will highly recommend Kyosho 1/43 scale. However, no doors, trunk, engine hood can be opened. 

Below image shows red interior. It would be very interested to see the steering wheel.

All right. Hope you like it too.   FYI. this product is sold out.

Hope I can get one. Or Kyosho, please release 1/18 scale!! 

Hot Toys - Neo Matrix resurrection 1/6 Toy fair exclusive

 After many years, the Matrix movie series was back -  Matrix resurrection. 

In the movie, Neo (played by Keanu Reeves) is offered the choice of red pill or blue bill by Morpheus. Morpheus says "If you take the blue pill. the story ends..  You take the red pill, you stay in wonderland.."

Even you didn't watch the movie, you know which pill Neo took... LOL.. Otherwise, there weren't 2nd, 3rd or 4th movie.

Today I am not going to introduce the movie, but the figure toy from Hot Toys. This company has done amazing jobs on many figures such as Batman, Ironman, Captain America, Spider man, Back to the future movie series and Wonder woman. Surprisingly, they haven't release any figures from Fast & Furious.  

(FYI, If you are NBA fan, you can check the figures from Enterbay. They have Jordan, Kobe, Lebron)

Below images are the latest figure of Neo from the Matrix Resurrection. It is toy fair exclusive and will be released mid next year.

source: http://www.hottoys.com.hk/productDetail.php?productID=1092#

 

Look the face, it is just a mini Keanu. 

The accessories include red pill and blue pill.. LOL  

 

LEGO 71411 The Mighty Bowser Released in Oct. 1st 2022

If you are a fan of Super Mario, you must know his opponent - Bower.

FYI. Super Mario is one of the oldest game from Nintendo. It was also my very first video game. ( Lego also has this set - Lego 71374, although you can't play with it.. LOL)

Long story short, Mario, a plumber, is trying to save Princess Peach from Bowser. I don't like Bowser because it took me a lot of time to beat it. But this Lego set -  the Mighty Bowser changes my mind. It looks so cool!  This sets has 2807 pieces!!  According to Lego's website, it has a fireball launcher and a bottom to control its head movement! 

Below are some images.

Source: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-mighty-bowser-71411

 P.S. I also like Bowser's Airship (Lego 71391)