ML Transformers Soundwave by Tomy Takara For those of us that remember G1 Soundwave, we now have that music side to the toy. Tomy-Takara (yes, they merged) is giving us a Music Label or ML Soundwave toy to enjoy. Please click on the link to see the photo essay and details.
What's New with Toy Robots
January 27th , 2008
EVA 400% Spec by Bandai We have a great new review of the exclusive 400% Spec EVA by Bandai. Enjoy the new photo essay by AK.
January 29th , 2007
Robot Summit in Tampa 2008 - Come and join an informal robot gathering in the St. Petersburg, Florida area this winter. See the bots, beaches, and Orlando's FX/Disney. Read more
December 29th , 2007
Design a new Robot Let us have some fun and do some community thinking. Seriously. Take a look at this BBS thread and let's come up with a new robot design. After that...who knows what fun it will spark :)
Dix Neuf Robot by Kaikodo #19 Please enjoy the photo essay of the Kaikodo Dix Neuf robot from Gunbuster 2. Thanks AK!
October 29th , 2007
Transformers Masterpiece Megatron MP-05 robot gun Takara Microman had the first toy which evolved to Hasbro Transformers to Takara's G1 toy to Takara again to a Tomy Takara masterpiece. Got that? Well let's just say that our venerable Megatron robot transformer has meld into this Masterpiece MP-05. Click on the link for a sparkling photo essay by AK.
October 8th , 2007
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp MP-06 jet toy Flying in under the radar is a superb and stealthy black jet we know as Skywarp. Takara Japan has done it again with a master rendition of this G1 seeker jet.
September 23rd , 2007
Revoltech EVA-02 Movie Edition by Kaiyodo toys -Here is a photo encore of the first EVA shoot, this time we are featuring EVA-02 with tons of photos. Enjoy the joint-work, photo work, and toil of member AK.
September 12th , 2007
Revoltech EVA Mass Production by Kaiyodo robot toys -AK has given us a great photo review of EVA, the mass production type. Click on the link to see the joint system, details, and then a background behind this popular series.
September 8th , 2007
Soul of Chogokin Gunbuster GX-34 -Our member Alex Kingdom has given us a jaw-dropping photo essay on Gunbuster. Click on the link above to check out his detailed photo review of this stellar robot toy.
August 26th , 2007
Robot Summit in Tampa 2008 -Come and join an informal robot gathering in the Tampa, Florida area this winter. See the bots, beaches, and Orlando's FX/Disney.
June 24th, 2007
G1 Transformers Megatron Review - Hail to the G1 chief baddy. In a time of Transformers the movie it makes sense to pay homage to G1 Megatron. He is our Favorite P-38 gun-robo in disguise.
April 20th, 2007
Operation Overdrive Power Rangers Megazord - Bandai America has a fresh megazord for this year's favorite boy's brand-- Power Rangers. Click on the link for details about the limber truck and space ship robot.
March 30th, 2007
Fresh St. Patty's Clover - In the name of a late St. Patrick's Day celebration it's time to hit the clover. Our Clover diecast robot section has some extra pictures and a new section on Zanbot Combination Program Jr.
February 15th, 2007
Bot Thoughts and Pics 2007 - Its time to listen to the people and add more vintage pics. There has been a baby, a new job, and now tons of new vintage pics to enjoy.
January 10th, 2007
Gerwalk Ishkick robot "model" - Often the little toys of the past come back to be big winners with time. Here is a quick review of the Takatoku Gerwalk Ishkick, a great toy that needed time to blossom.
December 3rd, 2006
Transformers Titanium Jetfire toy - Diecast is in vogue again and Hasbro has caught the wave. TF fans can re joyce in the new remastering of Jetfire and all the retro diecast heft. Read on for more details.
November 20th, 2006
Gold Lightan Cutter Robot toy - Just as Bandai is paying attention to Gold Lightan, it makes sense to look an oldie, but goodie-- Cutter Lightan. Check out the new pictures of this golden oldie.
October 10th, 2006
Robot 8-Chan and Popy GB -Robot 8 Chan and a few new pictures have been added to the Popy Toy section. Check out the little Robocon style cutie.
September 8th, 2006
The Big Boys of Robots are Lurking -Just a quick note. We have been graced by the prescience and artwork of Don Figueroa and colorist Josh Burcham. Please be sure to check out all the Optimus Prime talk, artwork, and Transformers chat on the bulletin board. Thanks guys for contributing to Robot-Japan!
August 24th, 2006
Robot Toys For Sale A new baby on the way = time to claim space! Please take a look at toys for sale and take a few home with ya'! -Ed Robot Toys For Sale
August 10th, 2006
Micro Robot Toy Refresh Takara doesn't get enough credit for Pre-transformers toys. Click on the link to check out the grandfather robots to Transformers. Then browse the new 7-2-1 Formation pictures.
July 14th, 2006
MISB Robot Boxes MISB, MIB, MOC, etc. How much will you pay for a perfect sealed robot toy? Here are some thoughts on the subject and a grading nightmare.
July 4th, 2006
Diaclone Robot Update the world or car and dinosaur robots has been updated with new pictures. Be sure to check out the Powered Convoy Pictures.
May 22th, 2006
Godanner Twin Drive robot toy by Max Factory In the word of Randy Jackson "Dude we've got a HOT one tonight!" This SOC style robot is quite incredible and an addictive toy to play with. Read about Max Factory's hit chunk of metal.
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