Toybox REVIEW: Nendoroid Mako Mankanshoku Fight Club-spec Two Star Goku Uniform ver.

Despite ties with Good Smile Company and proving to be a popular series on both sides of the world, Kill la Kill hasn’t had all that much luck on the articulated figure front. Two Figma and a handful of Nendoroids is about all that’s been mustered, and even scale statues have largely been relegated to ones of only Ryuko Matoi and Satsuki Kiryuin. However among these slim pickings were some real gems, and Nendoroid Mako Mankanshoku was one of them. GSC obviously agreed, since the character then made a reappearance in the line this year as their Summer Wondefest exclusive (although that title is less special now that GSC sell the figures at any cons they attend worldwide). This figure however is Mako Mankanshoku Fight Club-spec Two Star Goku Uniform ver., based on her appearance in episode seven of series where she fights against Ryuko in order to protect her family’s new found wealth.

Toybox REVIEW: Figma Armin Arlert

When you're collecting popular Japanese toylines, it's near impossible to complete a full set of something with running into some sort of limited edition exclusive. And naturally this rule applies to any of those collecting the Attack on Titan Figma. Mikasa and Eren made it through as mass releases in will soon be joined by Levi at the end of this month, but poor old Armin Arlert wasn't so lucky. Starting out as a Winter Wonderfest exclusive earlier this year, it wasn't long before Good Smile Company were offering him out to international fans exclusively via their webstore for a July release. However if you were lucky enough to attend a convention GSC were also appearing at, then you had your chance to get a hold of one early...