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About Me :

I grew up on Japanese mecha & anime because my father had several Japanese magazines and unmade models in a closet. LEGOs certainly contributed to that in a big way too!

I was too young to know about "Transformers" until around when "Beast Wars" aired in '96. I very-much enjoyed the [first] live-action film that was released in 2007... though the sequel in 2009 was questionable. I am now watching & enjoying the American-made "Transformers: Animated" (2008).

After "Power Rangers" began in '93, I was instantly hooked on them. Then in 2002, I got wise and realized what a rip-off "PR" was, and so I became a Sentai-snob and switched to the original Super Sentai saga instead.

I've also become interested in the Kamen Rider saga since I finished TV-Nihon's subbed third-generation/35th Anniversary "Kamen Rider Kabuto" (TheBee Zecter was my favorite!), and I thoroughly enjoyed the lighter-toned "...Den-O" (2007). I've also caught up on on "...Blade" (2004) (which is probably as far back as I'll go). And I am currently watching the Americanized-remake "Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight", which actually is doing pretty well IMO for the transition over from the original series, 2002's "Kamen Rider Ryuki".

To this day, "Neon Genesis Evangelion" remains one of my all-time favorite anime series (where do you think I got my username from?), but I haven't seen a stitch of any "Gundam" ever!

Of course, the diagnosis of high-functioning autism- specifically Asperger's Syndrome- in 2002 finally explained my strong compulsion for such things throughout my life and even into today...!

---[What's NEW!]---

• "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger" (2009): Hiden Saiseitou ShinkenMaru
• Transformers Universe (2008-present) Voyager-class Autobot Tread Bolt

--[in progress]--

Until better is set-up, here are the collected links to all of the reviews I have made for CDX:

--Super Sentai--

• 2001 - "Hyakujuu Sentai GaoRanger" (25th Anniversary series!)
  • DX Hyakujuu Gattai Gao King
  • PA-1 Gao Elephant
  • PA-2 Gao Giraffe
  • PA-3 Gao Polar and Gao Bear
  • PA-4 Gao Gorilla
  • GaoRanger combination- Hyakujuu Gattai Gao Muscle
  • DX Majuu Gattai Gao Hunter Evil
  • PA-5 Gao Rhino and Gao Armadillo
  • PA-6 Gao Dias
  • PA-7 Gao Falcon
  • GaoRanger combination- Hyakujuu Gattai Gao Icarus
  • Hyakujuu Gattai- The Power Animals Assembled!
• 2002 - "Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger "
  • DX Ninpuu Gattai Senpuujin (2006 rewrite)
  • Karakuri Ball Set#02- Gattling Attacker
  • Karakuri Ball Set#03- Furai-Maru
  • Karakuri Kyokan- The Shinobi Machines Assembled!
• 2003 - "Bakuryuu Sentai AbaRanger"
  • DX Bakuryuu Gattai BakurenOh
  • Electronic BakuLaser
• 2004 - "Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger"
  • DX Tokusou Gattai DekaRanger Robo
  • DX Tokusou Gattai DekaWing Robo
• 2005 - "Mahou Sentai MagiRanger"
  • DX Majin Gattai MagiKing
  • DX Majin Gattai WolKaiser
  • DX Mahou Tetsujin Travelion
  • DX Tenkuu Gattai Saint Kaiser
• 2006 - "Gougou Sentai Boukenger" (30th Anniversary series!)
  • Gougou Gattai- The Gougou Vehicles Assembled!
  • DX Chouzetsu Gougou Gattai DaiVoyager
  • DX Daikenjin Zubaan
  • DX Kinkyuu Gougou Gattai Siren Builder
  • Boukenger combination- Kyuukyoku Gougou Gattai Ultimate DaiBouken
  • Gougou Gattai Vehicle #5- Gougou Jet
  • Boukenger combination- Chou Gougou Gattai Super DaiBouken
  • Gougou Gattai Vehicle #4- Gougou Crane
  • Gougou Gattai Vehicle #3- Gougou Mixer
  • Gougou Gattai Vehicle #2- Gougou Shovel
  • Gougou Gattai Vehicle #1- Gougou Drill
  • DX Gougou Gattai DaiBouken
• 2008 - "Engine Sentai Go-Onger"
  • DX Engine Gattai Engine-Oh
  • Engine Gattai Series #4- Engine Birca
  • Engine Gattai Series #5- Engine Gunpherd
  • Engine Gattai Series #6- Engine Carrigator
  • DX Engine Gattai Gunbir-Oh
  • Go-Onger combination- Engine Gattai Engine-Oh G6
  • Engine Gattai Series #7- Engine Toripter
  • Engine Gattai Series #8- Engine Jettoras
  • Engine Gattai Series #9 - Engine Jumbwhale
  • DX Engine Gattai Seiku-Oh
  • Go-Onger combination- Engine Gattai Engine-Oh G9
  • DX Soukou Sharin Go-Roader GT
  • Self Henkeijuu MantanGun
  • DX Engine Gattai Engine DaiShōgun
• 2009 - "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger"
  • Henshin Keitai Shodou Phone
  • DX Samurai Gattai Shinken-Oh

--Power Rangers--

• 1994 - "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" (Season 2)
  • Deluxe Tor the Shuttle Zord
• 1998 - "Power Rangers in Space"
  • Deluxe Astro Megazord
• 1999 - "Power Rangers Lost Galaxy"
  • Deluxe Stratoforce Megazord
  • Deluxe Astro Galactic Megazord
• 2003 - "Power Rangers Ninja Storm"
  • Deluxe Samurai Star Lightning Megazord
  • Ninja Firebird
• 2004 - "Power Rangers Dino Thunder"
  • Dino Zord Set
• 2005 - "Power Rangers S.P.D."
  • Space Patrol Set
• 2007 - "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive"
  • Deluxe DriveMax Megazord
• 2008 - "Power Rangers Jungle Fury"
  • Deluxe Jungle Pride Megazord
  • Deluxe Jungle Master Megazord
  • Transforming Fury Megazord Set
• 2009 - "Power Rangers RPM"
  • [Deluxe] High Octane Megazord
  • Nitro Blaster
  • Retrofire Mighty Morphin' Megazord
  • Retrofire Wild Force Megazord
  • Retrofire High Octane Megazord

--Kamen Rider--

• 2007- "Kamen Rider Den-O"
  • Action Liner Series 01-04: DenLiner Gouka
• 2008- "Kamen Rider Kiva"
• Majuuken Garulu Saber
• 2009- "Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight"
  • Kamen Rider Torque
  • Magnugiga and Drew
  • Kamen Rider Blank Knight with Advent Cycle

--"Beetleborgs Metalix"--

• Deluxe Chromium Gold BV
• Deluxe Titanium Silver BV
• Deluxe Platinum Purple BV

--LEGO "Exo-Force"--

• 2006 (first year- Sentai Fortress theme)
  • 7700 - Stealth Hunter
  • 7701 - Grand Titan
  • 7702 - Thunder Fury
  • 7703 - Fire Vulture
  • 7704 - Sonic Phantom
  • 7706 - Mobile Defense Tank
  • 7707 - Striking Venom
  • 7708 - Uplink
  • 7711 - Sentry
  • 7712 - Supernova (Special Edition)
  • 7713 - Bridge Walker and White Lightning (Special Edition)
• 2007 (second year- Golden City theme)
  • 7714 - Golden Guardian (Limited Gold Edition)
  • 8100 - Cyclone Defender
  • 8101 - Claw Crusher
  • 8102 - Blade Titan
  • 8103 - Sky Guardian
  • 8104 - Shadow Crawler
  • 8106 - Aero Booster
• 2008 (final year - Deep Jungle theme)
  • 8111 - River Dragon
  • 8112 - Battle Arachnoid
  • 8113 - Assault Tiger
  • 8114 - Chameleon Hunter
  • 8115 - Dark Panther
  • 8117 - Storm Lasher
  • 8118 - Hybrid Rescue Tank

--LEGO "Star Wars"--

• 2007
  • 7659 - Imperial Landing Craft
  • 7665 - Republic Cruiser (Limited Edition)
• 2008
  • 7674 - V-19 Torrent

--LEGO "Power Miners"--

• 2009
  • 8957 - Mine Mech
  • 8958 - Granite Grinder

--Transformers--

• 2006-07 - Transformers Classics
  • Autobot Mirage
  • Bumblebee
  • Megatron
  • Battle for Autobot City: Ultra Magnus VS. Skywarp
• 2007 - "Transformers" (live-action film)
  • Scout-class Autobot Air Raid
  • Scout-class Autobot Armorhide
  • Scout-class Autobot Signal Flare
  • Scout-class Autobot Skyblast
  • Scout-class Autobot Strongarm
  • Deluxe-class Final Battle Jazz
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Jazz (Premium Series)
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Landmine (AllSpark Power line)
  • Deluxe-class Decepticon Dropkick
  • Deluxe-class Decepticon Payload
  • Deluxe-class Decepticon Wreckage
  • Voyager-class Autobot Ironhide
  • Voyager-class Autobot Ironhide (Premium Series)
  • Voyager-class Autobot Ratchet
  • Voyager-class Decepticon Blackout
  • Leader-class Decepticon Brawl
  • Battle Scenes line - Capture of Bumblebee
  • Battle Scenes line - Desert Attack
  • Battle Scenes line - Final Stand
  • Real Gear Robots line - Autobot Longview
  • Real Gear Robots line - Autobot Night Beat 7
  • Real Gear Robots line - Autobot Speed Dial 800
  • Real Gear Robots line - Decepticon Booster X10
  • Real Gear Robots line - Decepticon Meantime
  • Real Gear Robots line - Decepticon Power Up VT6
  • Real Gear Robots line - Decepticon Wire Tap V20
• 2007-2009 - "Transformers: Animated"
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Bumblebee
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Jazz
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Prowl
  • Deluxe-class Decepticon Soundwave
  • Voyager-class Autobot Optimus Prime (Earth Mode)
  • Voyager-class Autobot Grimlock
  • Voyager-class Decepticon Lugnut
  • Voyager-class Decepticon Starscream
  • Leader-class Decepticon Megatron (Earth Mode)
• 2008-present - Transformers: Universe
• 2009 - "Transformers- Revenge of the Fallen"
  • Scout-class Decepticon Scalpel
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Chromia
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Sideswipe
  • Deluxe-class Autobot Skids
  • Voyager-class Decepticon Demolishor
  • Leader-class Autobot Optimus Prime

--Macross--

• 1982-83 - "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross"
• VF-1S Super Valkyrie "Roy Focker Special" (1990 reissue)
• Origin of Valkyrie: VF-1S Valkyrie "Roy Focker Special"
• Origin of Valkyrie: VF-1J Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijyo ver.)
• 1984 - "Super Dimensional Fortress Macross- Do You Remember Love?"
• Origin of Valkyrie: VF-1A Super Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijyo ver.)
• Origin of Valkyrie: VF-1A Super Valkyrie (Maximilian Jenius ver.)

--Brave Saga--

• 1991 - "Brave of the Sun Fighbird"

--"Neon Genesis Evangelion"--

• Soul of Chogokin Spec XS-01 - Evangelion Unit-01
• Evangelion Unit-00’ (bootleg)
• Extra Mermaid Figure
  • Rei Ayanami (CDX link)
  • Asuka Langley Souryu (CDX link)
• "Evangelion 1.0: You Are [Not] Alone"
  • EVA-00 Entry Plug
  • EVA-01 Entry Plug
  • EX Figure Misato Katsuragi
  • EX Figure Rei Ayanami

--Star Trek--

• 1966-69- "Star Trek" (aka 'The Original Series')
• TOS Communicator
• TOS Science Tricorder
• 2009- "Star Trek" (feature film)
  • U.S.S. Enterprise
  • Starfleet Phaser

--"WALL•E" (2008 film)--

• U-Repair WALL•E
• Search 'N Protect EVE
• Clean N' Go M-O

--Event Coverage--

• August, 2008 - CybCon 2008
• June, 2006 - Super Sentai in Seattle (my Super Sentai collection on display at Kicks-Hobby Japan)

--DVD Reviews--

• “Robot Jox” (1990, PG-13)

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