BUZZmod Rebecca joins Lucy in Aniplex's popular Cyberpunk Edgerunners figure line, with more characters on the way.
This week’s batch of reviews brings a modest collection of highlights, with the notable expansion of Aniplex’s BUZZmod line standing out. This time, the focus shifts to the Cyberpunk Edgerunners series, as the recently released BUZZmod Rebecca figure takes center stage. Pricing at 12,000 yen and launched this past July, Rebecca follows closely on the heels of Lucy, who was released in April, as Aniplex continues to rapidly deliver figures from the Edgerunners lineup. As noted by My Shiny Toy Robots, David’s figure is expected to join them before year’s end. This release marks the first official rendition of Edgerunners’ popular character Rebecca, with Jada Toys’ version still pending.
Retro and Reissues in Focus
Super-Duper Toybox highlights the Power of the Force 2 C-3PO figure case, a nostalgic storage option for 3.75-inch Star Wars figure collectors. Reactivating interest in older case designs, this version adds a modern twist with lighted eyes and voice features, diverging from Kenner’s original vac-metal finish edition.
Linking past and present toy production, Toys from the Past explores the enigmatic #1099 Bully Batman figure from 1989, which ties back to Tim Burton’s iconic Batman film. The figure’s absence of manufacturer branding fuels speculation about its legitimacy in the collectibles market.
Independent Studio Offerings
Throwing a spotlight on independent toy production, Super-Duper Toybox offers insight into Boss Fight Studio’s 5.5-inch Conan and Red Sonja figures. These pieces emphasize renewed interest in the traditional 5.5-inch scale, enhanced by the studio’s incorporation of more current articulation styles without forsaking the respective characters’ authenticity.
Similarly, Super-Duper Toybox reviews Formo Toys’ Warriors of the Galaxy line, comparing it to MOTU Origins with a nostalgic nod to 80s figures. This collection is notable for its interchangeable parts, reminiscent of classic figures while offering modern improvements.
Tokusatsu’s Streaming Evolution
Finally, My Shiny Toy Robots covers Forticus: Stream! The Heirs to Their Favourite Hero, a special celebrating Toei’s Tokusatsu Fan Club’s streaming success. Directed by Koichi Sakamoto, this production represents a unique intersection of tokusatsu culture with contemporary media consumption.
