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Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

As longtime fans know, for many years, Bandai’s Rockman 8 Ironbuster Blues model kit long stood as perhaps the best example of an action figure or model kit based on the prototypical older brother of the Blue Bomber. But more recently, a company by the name of Kotobukiya has gotten into the model kit game […]

As longtime fans know, for many years, Bandai’s Rockman 8 Ironbuster Blues model kit long stood as perhaps the best example of an action figure or model kit based on the prototypical older brother of the Blue Bomber. But more recently, a company by the name of...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

UDON Officially Announces Mega Man Gigamix

And here it is! The official announcement of the Mega Man Gigamix trilogy, coming in May! IT’S MEGA MAN’S MOST EPIC ADVENTURE YET! UDON to release Mega Man™ Gigamix manga series Toronto, ON – January 27, 2011 –  This past year, Hitoshi Ariga’s classic Mega Man™ Megamix manga series was finally brought to English readers, […]

And here it is! The official announcement of the Mega Man Gigamix trilogy, coming in May! IT’S MEGA MAN’S MOST EPIC ADVENTURE YET! UDON to release Mega Man™ Gigamix manga series Toronto, ON – January 27, 2011 –  This past year, Hitoshi Ariga’s classic Mega Man™...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Mega Man Gigamix Available for Preorder

Just to make things more official (if they weren’t enough already), you can now nab a preorder for Mega Man Gigamix vol. 1 on Amazon. Amazon currently has the release date set at May 17th. Yeah yeah, we’ve all heard the snubs about UDON delays. But with as big a seller as Megamix has been, […]

Just to make things more official (if they weren’t enough already), you can now nab a preorder for Mega Man Gigamix vol. 1 on Amazon. Amazon currently has the release date set at May 17th. Yeah yeah, we’ve all heard the snubs about UDON delays. But with as...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Kotobukiya Mugs Going on Sale, Roll Puzzle Too

Previously we reported that Kotobukiya would have a couple of Mega Man themed mugs on sale at their in store event this Friday, but it was uncertain if they’d be going on regular sale. Well, it appears the mugs will be hitting the e-Capcom store on February 28th, for ¥1,050 a piece (roughly $12.79 US). […]

Previously we reported that Kotobukiya would have a couple of Mega Man themed mugs on sale at their in store event this Friday, but it was uncertain if they’d be going on regular sale. Well, it appears the mugs will be hitting the e-Capcom store on February...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

D-Arts Rockman X Figure Detailed

The toy news has sure been rolling in as of late. Tamashii Web has a new post up giving some in depth details on the D-Arts Mega Man X figure. We get some detailed looks at how the figures joints work, as well as the various face plates you can change X’s expression with. What […]

The toy news has sure been rolling in as of late. Tamashii Web has a new post up giving some in depth details on the D-Arts Mega Man X figure. We get some detailed looks at how the figures joints work, as well as the various face plates you can change X’s...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Kotobukiya Blues Detailed – Last Kit for Now

So, you know how I said yesterday that Kotobukiya’s Blues model kit would be releasing pretty soon in Japan? Well evidently, it already has in Hong Kong! And our good friend Auto has provided some details and pictures for what you can expect when you get yours. First and foremost, however, it seems that Blues […]

So, you know how I said yesterday that Kotobukiya’s Blues model kit would be releasing pretty soon in Japan? Well evidently, it already has in Hong Kong! And our good friend Auto has provided some details and pictures for what you can expect when you get yours....
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Kotobukiya Blues Production Photos

Believe it or not, Kotobukiya’s Blues model kit is coming out in Japan pretty soon! Definitely a much shorter wait we had for this one as we did going from Rockman for Roll. At any rate, Moeyo has some photos up of a completed production model of the figure. This is what you can expect […]

Believe it or not, Kotobukiya’s Blues model kit is coming out in Japan pretty soon! Definitely a much shorter wait we had for this one as we did going from Rockman for Roll. At any rate, Moeyo has some photos up of a completed production model of the figure....
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

D-Arts Rockman X Figure Indeed Coming to US

While it initially seemed some US online shops would be importing Bandai’s D-Arts Rockman X figure, a spokesperson for Bandai clarified that the action figures are indeed being localized for the US market and will be coming out in May. Although it remains to be formally announced, that may mean the $39.99 asking price at […]

While it initially seemed some US online shops would be importing Bandai’s D-Arts Rockman X figure, a spokesperson for Bandai clarified that the action figures are indeed being localized for the US market and will be coming out in May. Although it remains to be...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Bandai’s Rockman Trading Figures Now Available Through TRU

Those who have been interested in the Rockman Trading Figures from Bandai may have already purchased them from various outlets online, but a report from Protodude’s Rockman Corner reveals that there is now a new option available: Toys “Я” Us. However, don’t plan a trip to your nearest location just yet: odds are, you won’t […]

Those who have been interested in the Rockman Trading Figures from Bandai may have already purchased them from various outlets online, but a report from Protodude’s Rockman Corner reveals that there is now a new option available: Toys “Я” Us....
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Robot Enemies Less Dangerous When Plush

For the Mega Man fan wanting a softer approach to robot baddies, Etsy seller RabbitHollow has a plush Bomb Bat available for… B.. Bomb Bat? BOMB BAT?? It is called a BATTON you ignorant unwashed #$*&@#!!!… *huff* *huff* Ok… Yes, you can buy the Batton plush. There is also a Metool METALL available as well. […]

For the Mega Man fan wanting a softer approach to robot baddies, Etsy seller RabbitHollow has a plush Bomb Bat available for… B.. Bomb Bat? BOMB BAT?? It is called a BATTON you ignorant unwashed #$*&@#!!!… *huff* *huff* Ok… Yes, you can buy the...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

Pre-Orders for American Kotobukiya Mega Man Models Now Open!

We’ve heard the rumors, and we’ve seen the plans. Now, at long last, those who have eagerly awaited the chance to order their very own Kotobukiya Mega Man figures have their chance! Well, almost; “pre-orders” are what Entertainment Earth is taking for the Kotobukiya versions of Mega Man, his sister Roll, and his mysterious older […]

We’ve heard the rumors, and we’ve seen the plans. Now, at long last, those who have eagerly awaited the chance to order their very own Kotobukiya Mega Man figures have their chance! Well, almost; “pre-orders” are what Entertainment Earth is...
Proto on Proto: A Kotobukiya Figure Review

For Your Viewing Pleasure: The Anime & Manga Realm of Mega Man

Back in August, members of The Mega Man Network, Stardroids.net, and Rockman.EXE Online gathered at Otakon to host a panel called “The Anime & Manga Realm of Mega Man,” in which we took a look back at the Blue Bomber’s history in both comic and animated form, from both sides of the Pacific. There was […]

Back in August, members of The Mega Man Network, Stardroids.net, and Rockman.EXE Online gathered at Otakon to host a panel called “The Anime & Manga Realm of Mega Man,” in which we took a look back at the Blue Bomber’s history in both comic and...