Japanese Robot Toy Data, News, Culture & Philosophy http://www.zincpanic.com en-us Zinc Panic zipa@zincpanic.com Japanese Toys hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00-05:00 http://www.zincpanic.com/i/rss_logo.gif http://www.zincpanic.com Yamato brings us a 1:12 Red Shoulder Custom Parts set in June for ¥7,140. Scopedog, of course, not included. 2007-01-10T18:59:52-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26736 A-Label, an obscure hobby company that specializes in hentai figures, announces an unexpected diecast toy of Demonbane, the lead robot from an obscure hentai PC game/TV show. 2007-01-03T18:49:18-05:00 Erik Ando-yeap http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26733 It's that time of year again. Time to think about family, friends, good times, and petty squabbling over which toys kick the collective @#%!& of which other toys. Drop on by Waist Joint's 2006 Toy of the Year site and join in on the insanity. Nominations period is over. Voting is now open. Voting ends as the new year rolls over. 2006-12-31T10:35:13-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26691 [ Updated! ] Here's Bandai's shipping schedule for the month of January. Note these are actually "expected in-store" dates, so actual shipping to your favorite retailer may be 2~3 days earlier than these dates. January 13th ... Soul of Chogokin WALKER GALLIAR January 24th ... HCM Pro HYAKU SHIKI (Gold Coating Ver) January 27th ... Rider Hero KAMEN RIDER DEN-O (Sword Form) Keybots DARK DRAGON CASTLE MSiA ZUDAH #1 Soul Spec Model EVANGELION 01 January 31st ... Gundam Fix Figuration GUNDAM X... 2006-12-30T09:00:18-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26717 Konami schedules seven inch PVC Gurren Lagann toys for April from their Real Grade Model series. Gurren Lagann himself and nemesis Enki each sell for ¥3,000. Notice the translucent parts on Gurren Lagann's sunglasses. 2006-12-27T12:12:11-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26716 With Stark Dauzehn and Falguen, both shipping in March! Also, look for Lancelot from Code Geass in April. 2006-12-22T11:51:31-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26701 Here's a peak at the upcoming Mugenbine candy toy set, the Four Dragon Legend. 2006-12-21T21:34:51-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26698 Look for the winged, mass production Evangelion planned for the Revoltech line, as well as Megatron and Gaiking coming in April! 2006-12-21T21:17:48-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26697 Here's a peek at an upcoming 1:144 scale HCM Pro branded Gundam, loaded with gimmicks. Do YOU own a Gundam? 2006-12-21T21:04:40-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26696 Following up from a previous article, the full-sized prototype of SHE's Gaiking made an appearance, along with word that the set would come with Stinger, allowing the Sky Gaiking mode. Also floated was the mysterious "1 meter long Daiku Maryu" that's being planned. SHE teases their upcoming Gaiking and Daiku. 2006-12-15T14:31:39-05:00 Darren Pierce http://www.zincpanic.com/view_article.phtml?id=26695