The advance reviews for the new layout are overwhelmingly positive, though not without critiques.
"The reboot is everything we hoped for. The paper stock is heavy matte, which makes the Mutti cover look like a museum print. However, the ads are intrusive—six pages for sneaker brands feels excessive." — Anime News Network (4/5 stars) piccolo boy magazine new
"Finally, a magazine that respects the collector's need for durability. The binder system is genius. But the price hike from the old $9.99 to $14.99 stings a little." — Vinyl Pulse (8.5/10) The advance reviews for the new layout are
"The 'new' direction leans too heavily into nostalgia bait. The article about 'rare' toys mostly features items that are currently being reissued by the manufacturers. Still, the photography is gorgeous." — Goodreads User Review (3/5 stars) "The reboot is everything we hoped for
The "New" magazine abandons the "print vs. digital" war. It is launching as a "Phygital" release.
If you are a serious collector, the Deluxe Box Set of the piccolo boy magazine new drop is already selling out on secondary markets like eBay, with prices reaching $120.
