Import News: D - Arts/ Figuarts Megaman Zero in the works?!

Thanks to the Toy-World forum, these tantalizing images of what seems to be a future D-Arts/S.H Figuarts of Megaman Zero have surfaced!

 

 

 

Stay tuned as more information may materialise later this year!

 

RUMOR: Figuarts Mario at the Nuremberg Toy Fair!?

Rumor has had it a Mario figure from Bandai would hit this year, and with this hint from Bluefin, it looks like he'll be on display at the Nuremberg Toy Fair!

We'll bring you more news as to when pictures drop!

NOTE: Bluefin used the Figuarts hastag on twitter for this hint, so it looks like it won't be a  D-Arts. Again, we'll keep you posted.

D-Arts Black Zero Pictures

Looks like this awesome action figure is out in Japan right now! Will be in the United States in January!

If you're interested, be sure to order your Black Zero today!

Click read more to see more!

Pictures from 2chan.

Video Review: D-Arts WarGreymon (Original Designer's Edition)

Bluefin/Tamashii Nations Offerings March/April 2014

Robot Spirits - Vifam Vifam, from the popular 1980’s robot anime series Ginga Hyōryū Vifam, joins the highly detailed Robot Spirits action figure series!  With an intrepid form and dynamic articulation, the Vifam is ideal for fans wanting to recreate the action poses from the anime.  This set also features a full array of optional accessories for the Sling Pannier, Beam Gun, and shield.  An assortment of interchangeable hands are included to allow for dynamic posing.

Robot Spirits - Wing Gundam The titular mobile suit from Gundam Wing joins the ranks of the Robot Spirits line!  Piloted by series protagonist Heero Yuy, the Wing Gundam may be the most recognizable Mobile Suit in all of Gundam, next to the original RX-78.  Using the most up to date technology, this ambitions Robot Spirits release will enable a transformation gimmick to convert to the Wing Gundam’s Bird Mode!  Simply remove the interchangeable hand parts.  In addition to boasting faithful proportion, meticulous detail and superior articulation, a full array of accessories are also included in set- special bonus battle damaged head parts for recreating the iconic opening scene, as well as  special beam saber parts for portraying the weapon in motion, a buster rifle, and interchangeable hands for dynamic posing.  This is the ultimate figure for any fan of Gundam Wing.

Ultra-Act - Ultraman Leo The powerful Ultra from Nebula L77 brings the Ultra-Act action figure series to a whole new level!  With dynamic articulation, an expansive array of optional accessories, and special effect parts, Ultra-Act Ultraman Leo is one of the most advanced Ultra-Act figures to date.  Featuring his iconic Leo Nunchucks, Ultra-Mant defense umbrella, pinwheel (yes, an actual pinwheel accessory), Leo punch and kick effects, interchangeable timer, light ball and interchangeable hand parts.

S.H.Figuarts - Agito Shining Form Kamen Rider Agito joins the S.H.Figuarts series once more- this time in Shining Form.  Portrayed in accurate proportion while boasting advanced S.H.Figuarts articulation technology, this high-end action figure features metallic colored red and silver pearl coloring for enhanced realism.  Includes the Shining Caliber blades in Twin Mode, along with four sets of interchangeable hand parts.

Saint Cloth Myth - Phoenix Ikki God Cloth -10th Anniversary Edition- The Saint Cloth Myth series was launched in 2003, and since then over 7 million Saint Cloth Myth deluxe action figure have been sold around the world.  Tamashii Nations celebrates the 10th year anniversary of the Saint Cloth Myth series with a very special renewal of the 5 God Cloth titles.  The fifth and final commemorative title will be Phoenix Ikki.  This special commemorative set will feature an entirely new color scheme, as well as all new screaming face for portraying the iconic Elysian scene.  This deluxe set features a full array of interchangeable hands, as well as additional cloth armor parts for assembly of Phoenix object.\

Saint Cloth Myth EX - Gemini Saga (Surplice) The Surplice Saints from the Hades arc of Saint Seiya join the Saint Cloth Myth EX series. The first title will be the popular Gemini Saga Surplice.  This elaborate set features sleek EX style proportion and brilliant cloth armor rendered in purple hued diecast.  Three interchangeable faces are included, featuring closed eyes, screaming, and grieving faces.  An additional short sword accessory and interchangeable hands are also included in the set.  As with all EX Saint Seiya figures, the Surplice armor parts can be re-arranged to form the Surplice Object.

Figuarts ZERO - Trafalgar Law -Battle Ver.- The popular Figuarts ZERO battle version series of dynamic statues continues with the Supernova Straw Hat Pirate ally, Trafalgar Law!  Portrayed in meticulous detail down to his signature fur clothes, this all new precision sculpt features translucent step effects for enhanced realism, and captures the “Surgeon of Death” in mid-swing, with added motion effects on sword blade.  A special display stand is also included for displaying Law in all his glory.

Figuarts ZERO - Cecilia Alcott The IS Academy pilots join the ranks of the FiguartsZERO series, starting with the UK IS Representative Candidate and Blue Tears IS pilot, Cecilia Alcott!  Cecilia is portrayed in stunning detail as seen in her IS suit, and captured in natural pose with flowing golden hair.  A special display stage is also included, allowing her to stand beautifully at the center of any collection.

Super Robot Chogokin - Genesic Gao Gai Gar In what promises to be the most ambitious Super Robot Chogokin endeavor to date, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce the release of powerful Genesic GaoGaiGar!  This figure will feature the Broken Magnum rocket punch gimmick, and accurate portrayal of Protect Shade technique!  An incredble balance between sculpt and articulation has been achieved, even allowing the wings to accurately unfold to a 10 in span.  Two interchangeable drill parts included are included, which can be swapped at the knees.  As a first production limited bonus, the charge arm parts accessories will be included in the set.  Other accessories include the Bolting Driver, Will Knife, interchangeable bolts (3 types), and multiple hands for posing.  The world has been warned: a new type of Gao Gai Gar is here. The Hell & Heaven hands pictured are a first production run bonus.

D-Arts - Noel = Vermillion Fans of Blazblue rejoice!  The first release in the D-Arts line will be none other than the popular Noel Vermillion.  Appropriately timed with the recent release of the new anime series, “Blazblue Alter Memory”, and PlayStation 3 game, “Blazblue Chronophantasm”, Noel has been captured in stunning from and boasting cutting-edge articulation.  This deluxe action figure will feature an extensive array of option parts and accessories to accurately recreate sequences from the game, as well as alternate facial expressions to display her in different situations.  Interchangeable hair parts allow for portrayal of character without her hat, two interchangeable face parts (screaming and taking damage) are featured for depiction of a variety of situations.  Two Bolverk gun accessories with optional shot effect parts are also included, as well as a multitude of interchangeable hands for display options.

Tamashii Nation 2013 Wrap Up: D-Arts Lucarion, S.H. MonsterArts Gigan (2004), Alien, and Ultra-Act Ultraman Ginga!

S.H. MonsterArts Kiryu and Gigan (2004)

S.H. MonsterArts Battra and Mothra (April release for ~6400 JPY)

Ultra-Act Jean-Nine and Ultraman Ginga

S.H. MonsterArts Alien Big Chap/Alien 1979

D-Arts Lucario

And the newest upcoming releases in the S.H. MonsterArts line, Biollante and Godzilla 2000 Millennium.

Good Smile Company/Max Factory WonderFest 2013: Figma Lucina, Archer, Attack on Titan, Nintendo Nendoroids, and more!

More will be added as the night progresses!
Archer can be seen in the first picture!

D-Arts Thanatos Reissue and Elizabeth in November

Both separate releases! Thanatos is 4725 JPY and Elizabeth is 5250 JPY in November!

Review: D-Arts MetalGarurumon

The time has come! The final entry for D-Arts week! The reason for this entire theme week is finally here!

Let's begin!

Check out the video review here!

Introduction: For years now,  D-Arts and Digimon fans have been clamoring for Tamashii Nations to release the second half to Omegamon. Countless posts on official pages, threads asking when it would happen, and a lot of hope went into this figure. Finally, it was announced for release!... as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. With this saddening news, those in North America, and other territories, were forced to use a middleman service to obtain a figure in the making for years now. With the official release happening in June, was MetalGarurumon worth the wait? Read on and find out!

Box (3/5): Unlike some of the box of Dukemon, MetalGarurumon comes with a very plain box that just features the promotional shots we have all seen before. Not overwhelming to any degree, though not bad for what it does. It is just that; a box.

Sculpt and Paint (5/5): Truly breathtaking. MetalGarurumon looks absolutely fantastic. Every panel line on MetalGarurumon looks great, the headsculpt is fantastic, the paint is absolutely marvelous and look very metallic, what with a shimmery effect in the paint. With something like this, one cannot help to hope the Original Designer Edition of Wargreymon looks this great.

Articulation (2/5): Unfortunately, articulation for MetalGarurumon is a bit lacking. Ball joints in the paws, shoulders, "waist" and hips with a hinge for the toes on the paws, the "wings", mouth, and shoulder cannons (which also sport a sort of swivel joint), neck, tail and elbows/knees. While it seems to be a good amount, the articulation is limited.

For example, MetalGarurumon can only move its head up and down with no hope for left or right. Also, the front and back sets of legs are rather limited to a pseudo swivel of a ball joint. Also, the hard plastic used on the figure prevents any sort of give in the sculpt to allow an extra bit of articulation. However, the paws have a fantastic use of ball joints, allowing for interesting poses. Seeing the picture below, the paws have a cutout that allow the paws to be point fully forward.

Accessories (4/5): MetalGarurumon comes with awesome accessories for the figure. It comes with the signature Metal Wolf Claw freeze blase, Garuru Tomahawk chest missile, dashing wings effect parts (which do not slide on to the existing ones, as shown below), and an odd balancing piece to support MetalGarurumon on a stand. If the accessories are so awesome, why the lower score?

The Metal Wolf Claw blast feels fragile and, despite a grove mark in the part to align the teeth, there's a worry of knocking out some teeth on the figure every time this reviewer inserts the blast. Also, it feels like a fragile part. To go along with this, the Gruru Tomahawk looks great, but aside from displaying the figure in an upright position, it is an almost moot accessory. Finally, the piece to display the figure looks unsafe and, given the figure's exclusivity and aftermarket prices, one probably should not risk breaking this figure.

Overall, solid, but a normal Stage ACT claw would be preferred.

Watch Out!: MetalGaurumon is made entirely of a hard plastic that could, potentially, be really, REALLY fragile. A shelf dive or careless handling could mean the end of this figure, so be sure to handle this figure with care, especially when using the effects parts. The Metal Wolf Claw blast feels like a number one contender to do so.

Overall (4/5): MetalGarurumon sports a great sculpt and paint, solid accessories, and acceptable articulation. At the end of the day, this figure will impress those that are fans of the character, though individuals looking for articulation may not have their needs met. At the end of the day, though, this figure is a solid representation of MetalGarurumon

Well, that's it for D-Arts week! Hope everyone enjoyed the reviews and pieces thrown up on the site this past week. Here's to looking forward to the rest of this year and beyond!

We'll see you again!