from the collection of jomskers (still under construction)

Monday, September 24, 2012

Mighty Morphin Power Ranger DRAGONZORD

Released by Bandai
Manufactured in 1991

I got this loose at a very friendly and fair price from a fellow collector HOLY SANJULA. thanks man! I know how hard it is to give away nostalgic pieces. this is really greatly apreciated, your toy is well safe with me. :)

-joms

Hey Dragonzord, i lost my flute, could you still come over?

Bandai is known for their excellent works on robot related toys, though I know this is not japanese but a Saban poser, but still Power Rangers are Power Rangers. and good thing Bandai made it.

This was released with an 8' Green Ranger which is missing, so i just made do with my 5' Green Ranger figure for comparison. which is a lot better (though still off-scale).

This combines with the MEGAZORD to form Dragonzord Battle Mode (which i don't have). it would have looked like this if you want it to combine with the MEGAZORD.

As expected with Bandai, this was greatly done, from the sculpt that closely resembles our 90's robot-hero, to the decals was nicely made.and has a glowing gold shoulder piece. also did i mention this has a Grimlock-feel on it?

The only action feature that this toy has is the lighting chest peace, which still works even after more than 20 years of childhood playing. on and off button is conveniently located at the back. (runs with 2 AA batteries)

It approximately stands 10 inches and somehow the tail makes it look wide.

Not much to do with the articulation, as it only has limited, which also limits its pose-ability. a leaning-forward-straight movement with the body and that's it, the legs and even the arms doesn't move. which i really don't mind since this figure is for display purposes only.

A rather important piece if your a 90's kid. really feels good having this in my collection.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Mighty Morphin Power Ranger Super Legends Green Ranger

Released by Bandai in 2008

From: "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Super Legends" Line

Chase Figure limited to 20,000 pieces

Yes! this is hard to find and only 20,000 pieces were produced, luckily i got one. so good luck on finding the the remaining 19,999!

The figure was nicely done, with sculpt loyal to the original MMPR series. Specially the head was done superbly! Resembling the Green Ranger's face that i remembered, like seing my childhood hero . even the paint was done right. good job Bandai!

The Dinosaur-Helmet

Even the trademark belt that everybody remembers was done right. Has a basic PR holster in the side.

Artiulation is fair to good. ball jointed hips, but missing a couple of joints in the arms and legs areas. still holds decent poses though.

With Gold Ranger

GO-GO! Power Rangers! (Insert 90's Background music here)

up next: DRAGONZORD

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Silver The Hedgehog

Made by Jazzwares

Jazzwares has always been an underrated company. but they do really deliver cool sets of toys. one of which is this Silver The Hedgehog from the 1991 Sega videogame Sonic The Hedgehog.

While it lacks in size (stands aprox. 3.75 inches) it makes up with i's overall appearance, articulation is great (14points) considering its a joe-esque size, so as the paint, and the sculp is really fantastic! captures comically the character.

With it's wide articulation gives it decent poses. hands are fixed in an open position though.

Comes with a generic, and a non-sense black stand?

Family Guy TV Talkers

Made By Excalibur Electronics

Released in 2006

Another of the many coolest buys i had is this couch pal Stewie and Brian Griffin, from one of my favorite family cartoon show Family guy. Though Family Guy is not Simpsons but they deliver in comedic jokes and humorous insights.

You see yourself watching TV all alone and you feel lonely. Just Put this in front of your TV, hit the remote (change channel, volume, etc.). and instantaneously you get a classic Family Guy ranting! And Yep! it works on your remote control!

Says over 30 Family Guy Quotes from Stewie and Brian. (their real voices ofcourse) triggered from this small hole.

The whole item is made up of a hard plastic like-rotocast type but feels solid. Articulation is quite lame as it only have two points each figure, head and body movement, limited articulation is understandable though as this pose not as a toy but rather a display-tv-companion. paint is somehow fair but the sculpt is fantastic! as if this was taken from a real live episode.

From the sarcastic comments of Brian, to the end-of the world plots of Stewie, you would definitely not just get entertained with what you're watching, but you would also pay attention to the classic quotes this two has to offer.