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Toybox REVIEW: Kids Logic Mini Metal 001 Veritech VF-1J Fighter Mode

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The shift in legal rights surrounding the original Super Dimension Fortress Macross in relation to its US-adapted counterpart Robotech has led to an age where there's more options for merchandise than ever before, and with many of the more popular ones being on the larger side it can be a daunting experience for newcomers knowing where to start. And for those looking for something a little smaller, the Kids Logic Mini Metal 001 Veritech VF-1J Fighter Mode gives you the opportunity to proudly display the show's iconic mecha in its fighter jet configuration. This review was done in collaboration with Zero Variant , an independent UK-based online store specialising in Japanese collectibles ranging from anime figures, mecha, statues and model kits, alongside premium Western releases. Everything sold is either an official licensed product or a selected premium third-party piece that earns its place on the site. No bootlegs. No knockoffs.  The review sample was kindly provided by Z...
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Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Black RX

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Release Date: August 2026 RRP: 11,000 yen It's a testament to the popularity of Kamen Rider Black that it remains the only Kamen Rider series to receive a direct sequel with the same lead character, and even though for many Kamen Rider Black RX didn't reach quite the same heights it's a surprise that Bandai Tamashii Nations  didn't immediately follow up the release of Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Black  with his successor. But five years later and finally S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Black RX  has arrived, bringing us one step closer to a complete line-up of titular Riders in the premium "true bone carving" line. Surprisingly unlike most of the other Showa Riders, Black RX was deemed popular enough to receive a general retail release rather than Tamashii Web status, with the figure also showing off a few new surprise additions to the range in terms of design.
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Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Studio Series MTMTE Collection Starscream

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Release Date: June 2026 RRP: $42.99/£34.99 Once there's a new version of the Seekers on the market, the biggest question on Transformers collectors' minds is how long Hasbro are going to take to release the rest. And in the case of the Studio Series , it seems the answer is "not very long at all" - with all three of the original Decepticon jets releasing in 2026 as part of Transformers: The Movie 's 40th anniversary celebration. But contrary to how the usual release pattern goes, Studio Series MTMTE Collection Starscream  is not only the last to be released but also the "exclusive" of the bunch - with both Thundercracker  and Skywarp  having released as retail items in the months prior. As was the case with previous "MTMTE Collection" figures, Starscream was exclusive to Target (with limited quantities also available on Hasbro Pulse) in the USA - but saw general release elsewhere in the world. Unfortunately, this also made the figure notoriousl...
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Special REVIEW: Dogengers: A Day of Ohgaman

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When it first started all the way back in 2020 Dogengers could have easily been a "one and done" novelty. But this hilarious look at the lives of Fukuoka's local heroes (and villains) has since endured over multiple series and specials, which just goes to show how beloved these characters are. And arguably one of the most beloved of them all is Ohgaman  - the hero of Ohga Pharmacy created to tackle the "leftover medicine issue" caused by people not taking their medicine. Sandwiched between the release of 2023's Dogengers Metropolis and fifth series Shin Dogengers the following year was one-off special A Day of Ohgaman - taking a special look into the daily life of this very special hero.
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Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Gavan Infinity

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Release Date: August 2026 RRP: 8250 yen The inaugural Project R.E.D. S.H. Figuarts release has arrived! Whilst Toei’s new tokusatsu venture may have replaced Super Sentai on television screens, it appears that there’s still room for them both over at Bandai Tamashii Nations . S.H. Figuarts Gavan Infinity arrives as a general retail release a few months after the end of Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity , although with the characters still a prominent part of Kakusei Omegahorn that certainly won’t be the last we see of the shiny red combat suit. Bandai have seemingly (and perhaps overconfidently) gone all-in on the initial release of the Gavan Infinity Figuarts too – with both Gavan Bushido and Gavan Luminous following in the coming months also as retail items.
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Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Nox

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Release Date: August 2026 RRP: 8800 yen Although we've now entered the time of Kamen Rider My-Th , Bandai Tamashii Nations still have plenty left to do with Kamen Rider Zeztz as far as the S.H. Figuarts line is concerned - with their third release in the range finally stepping beyond the titular character. Rather wisely side-stepping the rather anti-climactic Nox Knight in favour of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Nox , the latest Zeztz  release continues the recent trend of secondary and tertiary Riders being Tamashii Web exclusives . Thankfully this trend seems to be coming to an end with the recent announcement that My-Th 's Kamen Rider Maou is going to be a retail release, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating that this has been the case for the last five or so years.
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Special REVIEW: Forticus: Stream! The Heirs to Their Favourite Hero

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Between the likes of Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger , Tokusatsu Gagagaga ,   The High School Heroes  and Wingman , shows that celebrate the medium of tokusatsu and act as a love letter to all things henshin heroes come in many different shapes and sizes. However, rarely to they also celebrate the way in which they are released. To mark the tenth anniversary of the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club streaming service, Toei  produced Forticus: Stream! The Heirs to Their Favourite Hero  - a one-off hour-long special debuting a brand new hero. Directed by Koichi Sakamoto and written by Junichiro Ashiki (a veteran writer for the Ultraman franchise, most notably working on Trigger , Decker , Omega  and the Ultra Galaxy Fight specials), Forticus pays homage to Toei's decades of tokusatsu production in its own unique way.
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