pud333
12-13-2011, 11:22 AM
As the year comes to a close, I can't help but feel this was a great year for me in terms of toys. What were your top five toy moments of 2011? It could be a specific toy you got (new or vintage), it could be an event or convention, it could even be the announcement of a new toy line, or it could be a personal moment you had sharing toys with someone you love - whatever you want.
Here's my top five:
1) Macross. There were so many moments here, that each of them could easily fill up my entire top five, so I decided to list them all in one. I finally made the decision to dive head-on into the line, and it was worth it. From getting my SDF-1 to the release of the VF-25F renewal, to the VF-19 Kai... just a steller year and easily my #1. Both Bandai and Yamato really stepped their games up this year. The design and engineering really showed me just how much better these toys were to any other transforming bot toys out there. I would never look at transforming robots the same way again. It's a great time to be a Macross fan. The best is that it's not over yet. I still have a couple nice little pieces coming in the mail before Christmas! And with the 30th anniversary of Macross coming up next year, there are rumors Bandai and Yamato have some truly special stuff planned for us. F yeah! :raisetheroof:
2) SDCC. I love SDCC. I have never been, nor do I particularly wish to go (no appetite to wait in lineups). But I loved all the coverage leading up to and during the con, and I scored some awesome exclusives this year without any problems. Both Zarana's, the Starscream Skystriker, etc. When others were tearing their hair out with HTS, I logged on and breezed out no problem. Everything seemed to go right for me this time.
3) MP-10. When I first heard a new Masterpiece Optimus Prime was in the works, I scoffed at buying it, especially at the price with so little diecast. But then I saw it at my local anime store and I HAD to have it. So much so I swiped from my Macross funds to buy it. And boy was I happy with the purchase. IMO, it is the best Transformer ever made. It is perfect. Anime accuracy is huge for me, and this did not disappoint. MP-10 reignighted my love for Transformers. As a child, Transformers and GI Joe were my top two, but the general poor quality of toys put me off, and especially once I stated collecting Macross toys, I realized how inferior some of the products were. But MP-10 is amazing, and it brought me back to Transformers. What a fantastic toy.
4) GI Joe 30th Anniversary Lifeline. Yet to be released, I jumped for joy when he was announced. Lifeline was one of the Joes I had as a child. I remember going to the store with my father (I think it was Zellers, but not sure), and picking him up. So when a 30th anniversary version was announced, I was ecstatic. I can't wait to get my grubby paws on him!
5) Revoltech Sci-Fi line. This was introduced in 2010, but I think it truly came into its own in 2011. The Iron Man toys, the Pixar figures, movie Optimus Prime... all great stuff. Revoltech opened the door to my more expensive Japanese import collecting habit. These toys keep getting better and better every year.
Here's my top five:
1) Macross. There were so many moments here, that each of them could easily fill up my entire top five, so I decided to list them all in one. I finally made the decision to dive head-on into the line, and it was worth it. From getting my SDF-1 to the release of the VF-25F renewal, to the VF-19 Kai... just a steller year and easily my #1. Both Bandai and Yamato really stepped their games up this year. The design and engineering really showed me just how much better these toys were to any other transforming bot toys out there. I would never look at transforming robots the same way again. It's a great time to be a Macross fan. The best is that it's not over yet. I still have a couple nice little pieces coming in the mail before Christmas! And with the 30th anniversary of Macross coming up next year, there are rumors Bandai and Yamato have some truly special stuff planned for us. F yeah! :raisetheroof:
2) SDCC. I love SDCC. I have never been, nor do I particularly wish to go (no appetite to wait in lineups). But I loved all the coverage leading up to and during the con, and I scored some awesome exclusives this year without any problems. Both Zarana's, the Starscream Skystriker, etc. When others were tearing their hair out with HTS, I logged on and breezed out no problem. Everything seemed to go right for me this time.
3) MP-10. When I first heard a new Masterpiece Optimus Prime was in the works, I scoffed at buying it, especially at the price with so little diecast. But then I saw it at my local anime store and I HAD to have it. So much so I swiped from my Macross funds to buy it. And boy was I happy with the purchase. IMO, it is the best Transformer ever made. It is perfect. Anime accuracy is huge for me, and this did not disappoint. MP-10 reignighted my love for Transformers. As a child, Transformers and GI Joe were my top two, but the general poor quality of toys put me off, and especially once I stated collecting Macross toys, I realized how inferior some of the products were. But MP-10 is amazing, and it brought me back to Transformers. What a fantastic toy.
4) GI Joe 30th Anniversary Lifeline. Yet to be released, I jumped for joy when he was announced. Lifeline was one of the Joes I had as a child. I remember going to the store with my father (I think it was Zellers, but not sure), and picking him up. So when a 30th anniversary version was announced, I was ecstatic. I can't wait to get my grubby paws on him!
5) Revoltech Sci-Fi line. This was introduced in 2010, but I think it truly came into its own in 2011. The Iron Man toys, the Pixar figures, movie Optimus Prime... all great stuff. Revoltech opened the door to my more expensive Japanese import collecting habit. These toys keep getting better and better every year.