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Hot Toys DX 11 - Joker 2.0 - photo review

2013-05-08T23:54:00.003+02:00

Hey guys, just a quick update - I'm too damn busy at work. Check out some photots of Hot Toys DX 11 Joker 2.0 - I went for the exclusive at Sideshow Collectibles , you might get on the wait list there. Also take a look at my conclusion - right now I don't have the time for a video, sorry guys.

Hot Toys Avengers - Loki 1/6 photo review

2013-04-30T22:23:00.003+02:00

I'm extremely impressed with this figure - and this impression seems to last forever! Enjoy some photos and a short conclusion.

Hot Toys Avengers - Loki 1/6 video review

2013-04-27T17:05:00.001+02:00

Hi guys, been some time since the last update. Hope you all doing well and thanks for the continuous support! The latest 1/6 releases start shipping after chinese new year break.

Today I got Loki from the Hot Toys Avengers line in. Let's get just straight to a video review - I get back to you with photos and a final conclusion in the next days:

Hot Toys Avengers - Thor and Black Widow 1/6 video review

2013-02-22T10:48:00.001+01:00

Check out my video review on Thor and Black Widows 1/6 figures by Hot Toys. You'll also get a peek on the Tomb Raider of last week.

Hot Toys Avengers - Thor and Black Widow 1/6 photos

2013-02-19T22:55:00.000+01:00

Will get back to you with an in depth review - for now some photos of latest figs I got:

Flirty Girl Tomb Raider / Lara Croft set on Phicen medium bust body 1/6

2013-02-16T14:24:00.001+01:00

Again something different - I present you the Flirty Girl Lara Croft character set on a Phicen medium bust special body. The set is sold by the identification name: "FCS2012-2"

Follow me through a quick review with some photos.

More after the jump.

DAM Toys - Pointman GMC Lake Navy Seal 1/6 - Tears of the Sun

2013-02-03T19:14:00.000+01:00

I want to show off something different today and change the usual review cycles a bit:

DAM Toys is upping their track record with the recent releases on Tears of the Sun figures. Altough they haven't an official license covering their line of figs its undeniable of which movie the figures come from. DAM started out with lots of different military figures and recently got into movies that cover the war theme. A huge effort in the past was their line on Black Hawk Down figures.

Tears of the sun was quite a good war movie and I def. liked the characters in there. So I thought I'd give the first figure in the line of DAM Toys "Navy seal recon team in Nigeria 2003" a try: GMC Lake or the pointman / scout of the unit.

Check this blog post with a short written review, some photos and a video review on GMC Lake.

Hot Toys Predator 2 - City Hunter 1/6 - photo and video review

2013-01-26T09:23:00.001+01:00

Finally - after about 3 years being in Hot Toys collecting I got my hands on a Predator 2 piece. The City Hunter. Enjoy the photos and check out my opinion on this figure.

Some Palisades Toys stuff on sale: Aliens and Predator

2013-01-21T20:35:00.001+01:00

Thanks for those that participated in my last sale some months ago. I want to show some other pieces that I plan to sell - just send me an e-mail at admin@xenom0rph.com if you're interested.

Palisades Toys Aliens Queen Mini-Bust

Palisades Toys Aliens Warrior Mini-Bust Prototype (!)

One of a kind with signature by Ken Lilly, former Palisades Toys Lead Product Developer. Slightly better paintjob than the limited edition. Comes with an original box of the mass product, but the edition size field is blackened out.

On ebay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170977738372

Palisades Toys Predator 2 Mini-Bust

Hot Toys Bane 1/6 - TDRK - video review

2013-01-11T21:11:00.000+01:00

To wrap up my opinions on this figure I did you a video review - enjoy:

And some more photos , together with the DX12 Batman form The Dark Knight Rises also by Hot Toys:

Hot Toys Bane 1/6 - TDKR - photo review

2013-01-10T22:00:00.001+01:00

Hi guys, I'm back from christmas break. Hope you had an awesome start in 2013 and are charged up for a new and awesome year of collecting.

Hot Toys also did a break it seems - but I was quite relieved that we could rest a bit over xmas. Now the train of releases won't stop and after getting Bane in hand the new Hot Toys DX Series The Joker DX 2.0 got released in Hong Kong as well. The prices seem a bit ridiculous on this right now, so I'll have to wait and see how I get my first Heath Ledger figure.

Now for the actual subject of this blog pos - the magnificent Bane of Hot Toys. After having seen the prototype photos I was unsure but seeing the first in hand photos last week I just had to buy it - and yes, it's a damn good figure.

As usual a video review will follow at the weekend, but before that enjoy some photos and a short review in text form.

Asmus Toys Avengers Tony Stark casual clothing set - photo and video review

2012-12-22T11:44:00.002+01:00

Finally got the Asmus Toys casual clothing set for Avengers Tony Stark in hand. For 25 USD shipped its a nice addition to your Iron Man 1/6 collection. Enjoy some photos and a short review. I Put the suit on a bootleg Truetype narrow shoulder body. And the headsculpt is the one of the Mark IV - original HT. The neck could be a tad longer with this new shirt, but its still ok. Also I used the suitcase from the Hot Toys Mark V figure as a fitting addition to the suit.

Hot Toys Wolf Predator - Cleaner kit - AvP:R : photo and video review

2012-12-07T23:36:00.004+01:00

Got my hands on a older Hot Toys figure: the Wolf Predator 1/6 Cleaner kit version from 2008. Quite happy with the figure, lots of nice accessories and an awesome biomask and headsculpt.

Important: If somebody wants to sell a spare non-damaged biomask of the original Wolf release and a second plasma gun, please let me know.

Enjoy the photos and videos:

Hot Toys Captain America 1/6 - The Avengers - photo and video review

2012-12-04T20:26:00.002+01:00

We have to start out with a photo - words can't describe this hot toys figure enough guys:

I'm totally excited holding this fig in hand - it's quite unbelieavable seeing this headsculpt for myself. Chris Evans all the way! Check the following video review, my conclusion and lots more on Hot Toys latest Avengers figure release.

Hot Toys Predators Royce 1/6 - photo and video review

2012-12-01T18:06:00.003+01:00

I wanted to complete my Hot Toys Predators line and Royce was the only figure left. So I hunted down a used one and got a great deal on a perfect mint figure with box.

Enjoy my quick verdict on this figure, the video and the photos:

Hot Toys DX10 T-800 - Terminator 2 photo and video review

2012-11-29T21:08:00.001+01:00

Finally got the DX10 by Hot Toys, which is the T2 T800 Cyberdyne version. And I have to admit that the headsculpt grew on my the past hours after having the figure in hand.

Enjoy the video review in the second segment of my youtube video and many more photos (at 5:00 min):

One of the best angles:

For comparison:

Hot Toys DX13 Terminator 2 - T-800 battle damaged version 1/6 preview

2012-11-17T10:38:00.002+01:00

Just amazing news yesterday , finally Hot Toys got around and announced this awesome Terminator 2 T800 fully battle damaged Terminator figure.

It tooks them some time but it seems all the waiting and hoping of fans will pay off. There isn't much more that you can wish for, especially the damaged headsculpts look fantastic. If you go for the exclusive you even get a second T-1000 liqud metal portrait.

Normally I don't promote pieces in an early preview phase, but this could be worth it. So if you want to cut a deal, you might wanna pick it up at Sideshow Collectibles - release summer 2013.

The only bummer in my opinion: It's a bit of money making of Hot Toys doing 2 different DX releases on the same figure. First DX10 some weeks ago, now the announcement of the new one. Both together including also the accessories of the first MMS T2 Arnie would have been a dream come true.

But don't pass this one up - finally we get what we always wanted.

Hot Toys Predators Noland 1/6 - video and photo review

2012-11-14T21:12:00.001+01:00

Fast pickup from a local dealer - only 120 USD, couldn't pass this one up. It's Noland from the Predators movie, 1/6 scale figure by Hot Toys.

Never planned on getting this one, but somehow I'm actually quite happy I did pick it up in the end. Was quite some fun setting up and it has lots of cool parts.

Check out my video review and then enjoy some photos:

My conclusion on the figure and lots of more photos you'll find right after the jump.

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Hot Toys Iron Monger 1/6 - Iron Man - video review and more photos

2012-11-10T23:46:00.000+01:00

For completion I put up a video review of Iron Monger - enjoy folks!

Also fits in a detolf if you take out a shelf:

Hot Toys Iron Monger 1/6 - Iron Man - photo review

2012-11-10T11:32:00.001+01:00

The monger has arrived. Pre-ordered over a year a go - and finally got it in hand. Totally incredible! I never had that much fun unboxing and setting up a 1/6 figure. This Iron Monger by Hot Toys is a mechanical beast.

Some photos right after the unboxing:

Monger in full glory:

My conclusion on the figure you'll find right after the jump.
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1/6 custom velvet cape for Batman DX12 by lforigno

2012-10-30T20:40:00.001+01:00

Got a fresh custom piece in for modification of the rather bad original cape that Hot Toys delivered with their DX12. The custom cape is made by Lance also known as "lforigno" on the web - you can look up his offers on different custom cape variants on eBay - just check it here.

So this lforigno cape dresses up your 1/6 DX Batmann in a more fitting and movie accurate way than the original cape. On the outside you get a perfect velvet fabric, where it is on the inside in a more plain / matte fabric. The weight of the fabric give it a quite realistic loose hanging look..

What you don't get with the lforigno cape are the little clips that come with the original cap. So the installation of the cape isn't easier than with the original cape. Because of the thickness of the custom cape it holds pretty good when putting the fabric deep enough in the shoulder sockets.

You can get the cape for about 25 USD shipped - if you aren't happy with the stock cape this is definately a good investment.

Now let's take a look at some photos:

Suggestions of 1/6 stuff you want me to review?

2012-10-26T21:29:00.003+02:00

Hey fellas

Been some time, just wanted to give a lifesign on this blog. I'm quite busy after recovering from surgery and free time for our passions is a bit sparse. Right now no big 1/6 releases seem to hit the shelves (maybe HT Iron Monger next month) , so I thought why not to ask my audience if you have special wishes of stuff you want me to review. Just comment down below and bring up some ideas. But please don't name Star Wars pieces - I just don't wanna get soaked back into a Star Wars hype because of some recent figs...somehow I quit with the franchise and this is probably the best right now - collecting Star Wars stuff is a neverending story. :)

My friend Alex of Toyhaven puts up lots of 1/6 news, there are interesting pieces on the horizon besides the regular Hot Toys stuff. Maybe you want me to review stuff of smaller companies, like Asmus toys - they are putting out some fresh 1/6 outfits (like the Avengers Tony Stark casual outfit for example).

Just let me know and I'll be happy to get after your wishes.

Signing out and laters. :-)

Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises 1/6 - Video Review and final opinion

2012-10-12T23:44:00.001+02:00

Well guys, it took me some time but after inspecting lots of details on the figure and getting some feedback on my photos it's time to show you the figure in motion. Check my in depth analysis of some issues and a brief unboxing with some of my opinions.

Also I want to thank my new friends on the One Sixth Republic facebook group page, if you readers of the blog are interested to join - just check the page, all you need is a FB account. It's a great community and ever growing.

Though I think some peops of the Sideshow freaks forums are overexaggerating on some minor problems pf the figure I still thank you all for all your feedback. Some of the poses look bad in my recent photos, but I way never the big posing fan either. :-)

Now enjoy the video - it's lenghty but I cover quite a lot of major things:

Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises 1/6 - Photo Review Part 2

2012-10-12T13:14:00.000+02:00

Little update on this figure. In my post yesterday I had some complaints on the cape. Still the clip mechanism isn't great, but you have to make sure the clip fits deep into the shoulder armor socket. It makes the hole cap attachment better.

Also I had some negative feedback that the abs are "oily", which from what I've heard was a big problem with DX02. The photos in the recent post showed the left abs a bit more shinier thann the other half - this was just because of the lighting setup I use. Tried to capure some more photos to show it better that you don't have to fear anything:

More photos after the jump.

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Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises 1/6 - Photo Review

2012-10-11T21:39:00.001+02:00

Attention: Video review follows as soon as possible...

Another big day in 1/6 scale collecting history - the arrival of Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises.

I don't own the DX02 , so I can't compare it to this. But you know wat: actually I'm just happy owning this new DX12 now, since I always wanted a full armored 1/6 Batman besides the smooth Batman Begins suit.

Let's start out with some various photos:

Sculpt and tailoring wise most of the figure is top quality. Some things could have used a bit more polishing, but it's all in the details. The overall impression is very good,

The good

Amazing Bale likeness and in my opinion a lot better than last years Toyfair exclusive, you get a realistic aged looking Bale with super skin texturing
Lots of cool accessories, like a redesigned grapple gun, interchangeable faces, an EMP gun with an LED light up function and of course a beautiful diorama base
Superb tailoring on the suit - mixed media and no rubber suit anymore. The 2011 exclusive figure feels like a cheaply made figure next to this - I'm happy how Hot Toys pulled this off on the new DX12 and you even get good articulation out of it

The bad

the new PERS system is hidden in the mask and you can only reach it with a little tool you get with the figure. I'm okay with the solution but if the PERS gets damaged you won't have a chance to repair it or replace it
The cape. Not a big fan of it yet. The clip-on mechanism feels just not right. Also the cape fabric quality could be a bit better - at least it looks good on the figure and floats ok
the price tag: I got the figure early from HK so I paid bit more, and at the moment I find it hard to justify even 250 USD for these figs ( I paid about 320 USD). It isn't as original as earlier DX releases - that's probably the reason I feel that way.

Check out a comparison to Hot Toys Toyfair Batman Begins Exclusive 2011 Bale: