Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Glyosphere's 2014 Top Ten Glyos Toys #1

Number one on my countdown of top ten favorite Glyos figures is another lost and forgotten property from the nineteen eighties. ROBO Force was a toy line from Ideal that received a huge marketing push upon release but was ultimately eclipsed by the phenomenon that is, and was, Transformers. Thankfully, MAXX Steel (now Maxx Zero), Hun-dred, and the rest have been salvaged from the scrap yard of obscurity, restored, and upgraded by Toyfinity!

When preparing for this review I searched my photos for ROBO Force pics and realized that this is the only one I have showing an unadulterated kit. None of the figures you'll see in this review come as shown. I have had too much fun recreating the characters in their original colors and most you will see are works in progress. A standard ROBO Force figure consists of forty one individual pieces cast in a single color. Deluxe characters get additional pieces, usually in a different, complimentary color.

Each character comes as their own unique build and Toyfinity has also released instructions for additional builds on their website to represent even more characters. This is Glyos though, so the name of the game is customization. Most all of my figures have augmented builds to make them a bit taller so they fit more in scale with four inch action figures.

The amount of different parts allows for many different types of builds. ROBO Force is perfect for creating vehicles for your other Glyos figures. I've seen some great examples around the internet and I'd encourage you to search out some photos. They're also excellent for making larger weapons for your other figures as well. ROBO Force mixes especially well with other robotic Glyos toys like Banimon and Weaponeers of Monkaa.

Toyfinity will start releasing characters in their classic color schemes in 2015. A preorder for the Ultimate Edition of MAXX Zero was taken a few months back and more will presumably be held in the future. I know that Hun-dred, Cruel, and Vulgar are all in the works.

In the end, you have got to check these out. Whether you're a Glyos fan looking for unique parts to build with, a toy collector thinking of making your first jump into the worlds of Glyos, or anyone really who enjoys fun and creative play, ROBO Force gets my most enthusiastic recommendation.


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