Friday, July 19, 2013

Revoltech #133 Hunter Swordsman Jinouga

Jinouga is the flagship monster for Monster Hunter Portable 3rd and with it's addition comes equipment created with it's carve.

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Out-of-box content. Not much but I am impressed that Revoltech includes 2 sets of weapon.

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Front view of the figure.

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Close up on the figure. Once again, I am impressed with the detail.
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Dual Sword Oppressor's Miracle and Long Sword Oppressor's Law.

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The long sword comes in 2 form. A sheath and unsheathe version.

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The unsheathe long sword can be attached to the back of the figure.


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The hunter with the unsheathe long sword.

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Somehow i feel that this long sword is a bit too blunt. Where are those whetstone when you need em?

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"I have the POWER!!!"

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I am a big fan of dual sword. Nothing beats slicing up monster using one of these.

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There are an amazing amount of detail on the swords.

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Ready for some attack pose!

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Forward slash.

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Side slash.

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Lets go pal!
This is a great figure from Kaiyodo. I cannot emphasized enough the amount of detail on figures from the Monster Hunter line. Looking at this figure brings back fond memories of days gone by where I go hunting with my buddies. I am still holding to the hope that Capcom will one day come to it's senses to release a Monster Hunter game on the PS Vita.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Transformers Jetwing Optimus Prime + UFO Articulated Hands

Optimus Prime returned in the third installment of the movie with a jetpack and hence, the perfect opportunity for Takara Tomy/Hasbro to milk the franchise.

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Optimus in vehicle mode. It is a close replica to the prime mover it was based on.

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Optimus in robot mode. This is one of the best mold for the movie Optimus Prime. The hands were replaced with the UFO articulated hands which is a must-have option part. 

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The fuel tank can be transformed into a cannon.

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You want some?

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I bought a pair of energy sword. It fits into the articulated hands well.
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The not-so movie accurate jetwing pack. It is basically a set of gattling guns attached to a flight unit.
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The prime mover with the jetpack attached to it. Looks pretty good.
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Optimus with the jetwing pack. It is something to behold.
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This extra firepower might be enough to bring down the Decepticon!
This is my first Transformers movie figure and I have to say that I am impressed. The detail, articulation and transformation mechanic were great for a Transformers toy. My only gripe was the finishing or should I say the lack of finishing on most of the parts. The parts in this figure were molded in their respective colour so the figure still looks like a toy at best. I wonder if it is the same with the other releases which came with a glossy finishing. Guess I got to get one to make a comparison.