Review – 23″ Voltron – Voltron Classics, Mattel

Mattel 23" Voltron Classics Action Figure Red Black Blue Yellow Green Lion Keith Pidge Hunk Lance Allura

And now we get to what everybody has been waiting for in this line: the completed Voltron! This is the moment I’ve been waiting for since he was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Mattel gave us our first hit back in February when the first lion, the Red Lion, was released. Fans have been waiting with bated breath to finally piece Voltron together to see in person just how big he is, and how well he holds up. This is one of the largest Voltron toys ever made, only being slightly beaten by a 24″ Voltron put out by Trendmasters in the late 90’s.
This review will focus on Voltron as a complete action figure on its own, and not talk about the individual lions. I’ve talked about them already. Continue after the jump as I take a closer look at Mattel’s Voltron.

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Review – Yellow Lion & Hunk – Voltron Classics, Mattel (20 Pictures!)

Mattel 23" Voltron Yellow Lion GoLion Hunk Robot

Yesterday I reviewed the Mattel Voltron Classics Red Lion and Lance set, and today I’m going to take a look at the Yellow Lion with its pilot Hunk. Like yesterday, this review is going to be chocked full of photos and text, because there is a lot to cover.

The review will be formatted the same as yesterday to accommodate the unique nature of the Yellow Lion and Hunk set.

So how does the Yellow Lion stack up? Does he fit in with the Red Lion, and will be work as Voltron’s right leg? Keep reading to find out! And don’t forget to click on each picture to enlarge it!

 

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