Gamaira - Bandai

I recently came across some paperwork that helped my identify more of my Ultraman Monsters. I feel bad posting about a toy if I don't at least know the toys name. This green and silver spiked monster is from one of the various Ultraman shows from over the years. Unfortunatly, I don't know I lot about the different series. As a kid I was into Godzilla and other giant monsters, but with most of the Bandai packaging  (usually a hang tag) being in Japanese it's hard to get information about the figures. This monster is from 1991 and there are a few variations in the paint scheme avaialable. The other paint options I've seen are darker and more true to the show image on his tag.

When I was a kid, each summer I would take care of my buddy's pet frogs while he was on vacation. Often times his family would visit relatives on their way back from whatever comic convention his Dad was appearing at. Every year they would bring me back an Ultra-Monster as a thank you for taking care of Lilly and Sandy the grow-a-frogs. My monster collection was always much smaller than my buddy Derek's, but Gamaira was always one of my favorites.

Zoffy - Ultraman

This Ultraman Zoffy figure was given to me for Christmas one year by my buddy Derek. He has a huge collection of Japanese monster toys including Godzilla, Ultraman, and Gamera. We used his collection in our movie Godzilla Flick. That video starts with actual footage of me opening Godzilla and King Kong figures from Derek for my 6th Birthday. This Zoffy figure has a whole three points of articulation. He has a pivet joint at his shoulders and his waist. These guys where not very possible. You could never recreate any of their poses from the shows with these figures. Derek probably has 7 or 8 different Ultramen, but I has the Commander.

Mariner - Mortal Clash Review

Not to long ago I reviewed a figure from a line of anime inspired characters called Mortal Clash. Today I am reviewing a second figure from the line, Mariner.. I think this guys is pretty cool. I've included a couple pictures of the boxed toy.

 

 Merman from MOTUC even made his way into this Mariner video.

Asgardian Soldier - Mortal Clash Review

Today's post in an Animated Review of the Asgardian figure from the Mortal Clash line.I saw this guy on Zoloworld.com and thought he looked kind of cool. I originally didn't really know anything about the toy line. I have since found out it's based on a Manga and Anime series that is not called Mortal Clash. Some times the series is refereed to as Saint Seiya or Knights of the Zodiac.

  

 The Asgardian figure came in a plastic tray inside a window box. The back of the box featured nice photographs of the action figure inside.

The Asgardian comes with three sets of hands, ax, shield, and helmet.

 The guardians of the North European God, ODIN. The Asgardian soldier is always ready to fight with Athena and the Saints! - I still don't understand this statement. Maybe I need to see the show. Why are Norse warriors fighting for a Greek Goddess?