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Uniqlo releasing a line of Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker shirts

Dr_Teng — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:12:20 +0000

Uniqlo is releasing a line of Metal Gear Solid : Peace Walker shirts to go along with the upcoming game. Their previous line of shirts went over well, since obviously I missed out on getting the one I wanted. They’re designer shirts, so they’re overpriced and might not be your style, but I’ll be sporting the one below in a few months.

Square Enix releases Metal Gear images to go along with upcoming Snake figure

Dr_Teng — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:12:07 +0000

These should be available around the same time as Snake, for a very similar price (around $10 more). They seem rather nicely detailed and are supposed to be the Metal Gear mechs within the game.

Some ACTION shots of the Square Enix Solid Snake Play Arts figure

Dr_Teng — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:03:27 +0000

Seeing more shots of this makes me even more excited for it. Looks like it has some fantastic articulation and some nice accessories.

Square Enix announces Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker figures

Dr_Teng — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:54:01 +0000

I’m surprised Medicom and Square Enix both have a licence to make Metal Gear figures but hey, whatever results in better toys is fine by me. They also seem to be making little miniatures of the Metal Gear vehicles.

3A gives a few bits of info for their upcoming Metal Gear Rex

Dr_Teng — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:01:47 +0000

It’s not much, but since this is one of my most anticipated collectibles coming this year, even though it’ll probably be a grand, I figured it’d be worth posting whatever info gets revealed. This is direct from Ashley Wood on the 3a boards.

“rex has many small part, as he is fully articulated. Infact i would say he has more part than most toys, all ABS~”

“we can make anything, detail is easy, small bit are no hassle, it depends on the design.”

”Rex is ____ off amazing, no one can match it, same with Ray. MGS fans will appreciate it, they know my heritage with MGS, I deal directly with Shinkawa san on this stuff!”

”it will make for the best MGS toys period”

“that sample was 3 generations ago, way better now” (in regards to the prototype shown earlier)

3A Shows Off Their Upcoming Metal Gear Rex Toy – Sneak Peek

Dr_Teng — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:12:51 +0000

I’ve been waiting to see images of this from the first day it was announced. Not exactly the best picture, but it looks fantastic already. Get your wallets ready.

Thoughts about Kubrick Toys

Dr_Teng — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:59:01 +0000

I was in New York lately and when I hit up Toytokyo, I saw that they had a ton of those random box Kubrick figures in stock. I’m a huge fan of LOST and Metal Gear and there isn’t that much LOST or Metal Gear merchandise that I want, so what the hell?

In my first LOST box, I received Charlie with a little guitar. In my first Metal Gear box, I received Old Snake with a little gun.

The funny thing is, I don’t even like how they look. I used to think they were garbage, and I still think they’re kind of ugly. But I’ll tell you, these damn things are addictive. I ended up buying a load of them and getting the entire Lost set. The whole random box thing? It’s annoying as hell. People defend it by saying oh, it’s a surprise! It’s not a surprise. You’re paying $6-$10 a box and if you’re looking for that one last figure, LAFFO. GOOD LUCK.

I’m just lucky I’m not a hardcore collector that wants the chase figures. Figures that’re 1/48 or 1/96? Are you kidding me? The Metal Gear chase figures are the best, because they’re clear camo versions. If I’m going to pay $50 for a tiny figure the size of a LEGO dude, I damn well want it to have paint.

I’d like them a little more if their legs could fit into LEGO pegs but what can you do. Despite their goofy appearance, they’ve had some great licences (like Alien and Back to the Future!) so I think these stupid little things will start to grow on me.