Even though 19 years have passed since its initial release, this set remains a solid example of quality Japanese toy engineering. Its proportions may not be completely show-accurate- the toys are often lovingly referred to as “chunky monkey”- but the die-cast arrangement, durability, and realistic transformation makes it a standout.

Multi-video review included!

After a bit of a hiatus, CDX's resident Jumbo apologist returns with another JM review and makes a case for the much maligned Five Robo. With video!

Although most Japanese toys from the 60’s and 70’s generally still hold up well over the years Japanese model kits from the same era generally have not faired too well.

I have never seen Kamen Rider Amazon, but Wikipedia says that Kamen Rider Amazon was unique due to the fact that the character is patterned after a komodo dragon rather than a beetle or other insect. Regardless of the characters origins, I have always liked this character over the other Kamen Riders due to its unique design.

I’ve always associated Robot Keiji K with wearing a swanky red blazer and a cap, but this version shows him in his fighting form.

This unremarkable figure was the first in Bandai’s Henshin Hero Series of vinyl figures.

Gerukadon was from the Ultraman Movie "Ultraman - Towards The Future" made in 1990.