Transformers Generations Springer Review
As much as I hate to admit it, I’m not much of a Transformers collector anymore. I think Prime Knockout last year was the breaking point for me, so these days I only go for the Masterpieces and the Kreons. Don’t ask about the Kreons, I just find them adorably addictive. Still, once in a [...]
It is hot out, so buy some toys that have been sitting in the AC.
Summer is back, and if it’s not personal this time, I’d be shocked. I’m spare you the exact details of sweat I’ve produced so far this weekend, but just know that it’s been A LOT. CON NAME DROPPING TIME! I’m Heroescon bound in a few days! I’m super excited to return to Heroes, as it’s [...]
Super Robot Chogokin J-Decker Review
If you couldn’t tell over the past few years, I love the Brave franchise. Like many others, GaoGaiGar was obviously my first, but once the other shows became accessible, I totally jumped on them. One that was of particular interest to me was Brave Police J-Decker, a series with, obviously, a police theme. I’ve always [...]
SH Figuarts Red Hawk Review
“Well, I wasn’t going to buy this, but now I guess I should…” Those are the famous last words of many toy collectors. Earlier this season, we saw the premier of Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger Season 2. A new season of Akibaranger means new Super Sentai Figuarts, hell yeah! This year, we’re seeing new figuarts from [...]
New toys, outdated references.
REAL TALK (note how real that is with the use of capitalization, caps-lock AND italics): Forbidden Planet NYC tends to get a lot of stuff in on a weekly basis. Some of this stuff isn’t even Batman-related. And some of it sells out before I take notice. Or I don’t notice it at all, as [...]
Master Grade Tallgeese II finished build log
Motivation strikes once again! I’ve noticed my favorite “II” mobile suits keep ending up as webshop exclusives, and I, in my infinite wisdom, have purchased all of them. The White Dingo GM Sniper II, the Tallgeese II, and I’ve already put the money down on the Crossbone Gundam X-2. Hopefully, spending lots of money on [...]
Tallegeese II Build log part 1
Once again, motivation hits me like a brick to the face. And that’s a good thing! Especially since in this case, I’m incredibly motivated by what I’m actually building, not by the fact that it isn’t something else. If that makes any sense. I’m a huge fan of the Tallgeese II, and have been ever [...]
This week in new toy releases!
Going to start this article off with a quick round of the comparison game. The subject? Doing it right in terms of female statues. As you all can see there’s 2 images of statues on the left. One is the Bishoujo Female Commander Shepard (Mass Effect 3) by Kotobukiya. On her right is the Ame [...]
Injustice for most
Happy Cinco De Mayo FPNYC Faithful! I’m am currently sitting inside typing this up on a gorgeous day, so do me a solid and swing by the shop and by something during your tequila-fueled rampages! Let my guilt decided how your dollars are spent dammit!So obviously I am back from c2e2, which was a fun [...]
Master Grade Tallgeese II Preview
I remember back last fall when the Tallgeese MG was announced. I couldn’t even put into words how excited I was. This is something that was LONG overdue, especially since we already got a Katoki-style Epyon two years ago. It just seemed so out of place with the Gundams from the first half of the [...]
Master Grade Dual Gundam Build Log Part 1
Sometimes, I can get extremely motivated when working on kits. Usually it happens when it’s something I’m really excited to build, like the Nu Gundam ver Ka MG. Others, it’s because of what it isn’t. You see, the past two projects (the G-Armor and the Sinanju) have both been incredibly draining, from the gigantic pieces, [...]
This week in new toy arrivals!
WARNING, WARNING, MONTHLY SHAMELESS PLUG APPROACHING! So SHAMELESS PLUG (I did warn y’all), this time next week I’ll be in Chicago for C2E2, which is exciting for me at the very least.C2E2 isn’t as toy-news friendly as NYCC or SDCC, so the recap will probably ended up being chock full of cosplay, comics, and celebrities. [...]
Stand tall for the Beast of America. Or Againist. Your choice.
Welcome back to FPNYC’s offical Bioshock blog (Blogshock? Bioblog?)!! “REAL” Bioshock fans will get the reference in the title, which only make sense if you own a TV. And continue to not comment on the blog. Good times. I mentioned the existence of a “Bioshock Infinite” art book last week, and now that I’ve beaten [...]
Master Grade G-Armor Build Log Part 2
Okay, okay, I’ll admit… I cheated a bit here. I built a Gundam 2.0 back in 2008 when it first came out. At that point, I didn’t have an RX-78-2 on my shelf, and I figured the 2.0 would be the perfect choice. Of course, I didn’t paint my larger kits back then, so it [...]
Rather be playing Bioshock Infinite, but I guess I can talk about Iron Man for a bit.
In my defense, it’s an incredible game. Also expect a full review of the “Art of Bioshock Infinite” artbook (published by Dark Horse comics!) in a week or two when I can look at it without fear of spoilers. Happy Easter FP faithful, assuming you celebrate it, or happy Game of Thrones season 3 premiere [...]