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Post by mazfan on Aug 31, 2008 23:52:56 GMT -5
Lejam, when did you start collecting SOC's? Because you have most of the color releases. Very impressive. I started in 2000 and I don't have as much as you. Though I do have almost all of PX's, BPX's and SPEC's. I get some of mine in Boston. But just like you, I do get most of my via the Internet (mostly as gifts from my spouse--birthdays and Christmas's).
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Post by Lejam on Sept 1, 2008 1:30:12 GMT -5
I started arround 2000 with the Gx-04 Grendizer (aka Goldorak in France) which is my favorite mecha ; the show was a hit ! The first robot anime in France. We didn't discover Mazinger z before Grendizer as Italy does. This was my first encounter with mecha... after, it was more than meet the eyes ! So discovering this Gx-04 was an happiness feeling, because when I was young ; my sister broke into parts my grendizer chogokin (full set with saucer). Then I discover this brand new toy line called Soul of chogokin. It reminded me the old popy versions but with perfect design and props, respecting the anime design. Because now I am a designer putting mecha inspiration into my works, and collecting Socs is a mix bettween feeding my mind and respecting my interest for mechas. In fact I tried to follow the schedule of released... but it was this year (because of money) I could afford to really complete my collection. This year was my SOC year : GX-01 ( not the Repainted ) + GX-02 + GX-04B + GX-05B + GX-06 + GX-06G1 + GX-07 + GX-07E + GX-07I + GX-13R + GX-16 + GX-17 + GX-21 + GX-28R + GX-37B + GX-39 + GX-40 + GX-41 + GX-41S + GX-42 + GX-01R + all Mazinger angels (the special colored versions too)... See ! Now I am eating just rice or noodles !
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Post by Chen on Sept 1, 2008 9:01:39 GMT -5
What's a Combattler V Kunai? Here come the pictures ! A kunai is a throwing dagger (used by ninjas). Oh you mean the metal Twin Lancers, yeah those were a Hong Kong exclusive gift. I see them on Ebay now and then.
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Post by Chen on Sept 1, 2008 9:04:28 GMT -5
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Post by Lejam on Sept 1, 2008 9:39:17 GMT -5
Thank you for the link... There are too many...
Sure... I am not a completlist !
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Post by mazfan on Sept 7, 2008 22:45:25 GMT -5
GX37 King Joe: I finally opened this guy. Guess what? It's right foot is totally brokern. The cover was off, the spring popped out and the screw holding it together is broken. This is the first damaged SOC I have ever gotten. Thank god because they are such high quality/expensive toys. Best part, the store where I got it will replace it. Shipping was so expensive though!!!
Have you guys ever had a damaged SOC new from the box before?
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Post by Lejam on Sept 8, 2008 17:51:00 GMT -5
Oh.. damn ! I never had that kind of surprise... however I bought my Gx-40 God Mars this year. When I discovered the toys... I noticed the plastic color is not well melted* ! ( it looks like some chinese fakes ) But it is very little... BUT NOT FOR COLLECTOR ! ! ! * that kind of effect you got when you mix 2 colored modelling clay Anyway. I think maybe I am turning into a completlist. This week, I bought items I don't have : - Gx-04S Grendizer set ( which is able to turn yellow to daylight ) - GX-01R+ Mazinger Z Tamashii Nation - GX-01X Motorized Hangar Next are a Gx-05 and 2 rare items... I will show you.
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Post by 00silvergt on Sept 8, 2008 18:28:27 GMT -5
Oh.. damn ! I never had that kind of surprise... however I bought my Gx-40 God Mars this year. When I discovered the toys... I noticed the plastic color is not well melted* ! ( it looks like some chinese fakes ) But it is very little... BUT NOT FOR COLLECTOR ! ! ! * that kind of effect you got when you mix 2 colored modelling clay Anyway. I think maybe I am turning into a completlist. This week, I bought items I don't have : - Gx-04S Grendizer set ( which is able to turn yellow to daylight ) - GX-01R+ Mazinger Z Tamashii Nation - GX-01X Motorized Hangar Next are a Gx-04 and 2 rare items... I will show you. I had some yellowing on the GX-04's saucer I bought here, I just sanded it off with 800 grit sand paper, then with a 1500 grit and then polished it with plastic polish.
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Post by Lejam on Sept 9, 2008 2:26:44 GMT -5
You start with 800 grit ?Is that better to just keep a 1500 grit from the begining ? No need to reduce the saucer's size Thanks for the advise. Plastic polish can be find in modeling shop ? Does it rendering a glossy finish ?
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Post by Lejam on Sept 10, 2008 9:58:59 GMT -5
Finally I got some friends on my wish list. Next week I will add members to my collection :
- GX-01R+ Mazinger Z Tamashii Nation - GX-01R Mazinger Z Hong Kong Limited - GX-01X Motorized Hangar - GX-01 Mazinger Z Metallic box - GX-03 Com-Battler V metal Twin Lancers - Gx-04S Grendizer set - Gx-05 Daiku Maryu Gaiking
and... - PX-01+ PX-01X Mazinger Z Head !
My drug habit to SOCs...
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Post by mazfan on Sept 13, 2008 22:07:32 GMT -5
Just got a replacement for my King Joe. No broken parts this time.
It looks cooler than I thought. But man, this is super flimpsy. It's almost as fragile as Xabungle--but this one is way cooler than King Joe.
Verdict for the three I intially refused to acquire:
- Lightan: Impressed - Spiderman: Disapointed - King Joe: So-so
So glad to have all of them though...
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Post by Lejam on Sept 14, 2008 12:35:57 GMT -5
About King Joe, the disapointment come from the shoulders : no articulation ( so few ) ! and you have to be carefull when you take it because of the magnet conecting the hip to the shest... not strong enough. But his vintage design his so cool. I agree with you Mazfan, this Leopaldon make me dispointed too... but it still has good props. Today I get 2 pair of diecast sword for Voltes V ( and his futur godaikin version ), and the Great mazinger metallic box. Now my collection his quite complete ( this Gx-01Rb is too much for now ).
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Post by mazfan on Sept 14, 2008 23:00:49 GMT -5
Lejam... You have one impressive collection. My all color version, plus the PX's, BPX's, GE's nd Specs pale in comparrison.
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Post by Lejam on Sept 15, 2008 9:03:00 GMT -5
Hey, thanks bro ! I bought the first spec, but I was disapointed by the quality : the left hip articulation broke very fast... it is a well known problem of this toy. Even the Nadesico looks awesome, I decided to focus on Socs. Vintage mecha design are so cool. It reminds me the popy toys and the first anime which hitted me when I was young : Grendizer ! The start to love for mechas ! Soc is a very good toy line with respect to their respective creator. It feed me for my art and my future works. I just decided this year to have a full complete soc collection. I start to have in double versions all combine or transforming socs, then I can display at the same time, the alternate and robot mode.
Thinking now to design a kind of wall-shelves to display them, to show this collection with a lot of class !
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Post by mazfan on Sept 15, 2008 12:07:07 GMT -5
Lejam... I agree... Part of the reason why I collect SOC's is because it inspires me (I am a full time artist).
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Post by Lejam on Sept 15, 2008 13:05:16 GMT -5
Really ? What are you doing ? Me, I am a graphist-designer / interiors designer / painter for haute couture & fashion. I put a lot of mecha's inspiration into my work for music label and artworks or into design. I have a future project about mecha too. But it is still on progress. Here is a link to an hold project which is sleeping now. There was an unfinished shorcut movie : www.mechanicalz.com/I have to complete my website which is under construc... is not built : mecha.frSo... pictures are talking : Cover for the second album "CUBE" of a french group called LE PEUPLE de L'HERBE www.lepeupledelherbe.net/en/main/index.phpCovers for JORI HULKKONEN last album "Errare Machinale Est" www.jorihulkkonen.com/"FRONTIERS" deluxe box artwork Hope you enjoy the show...
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Post by mazfan on Sept 16, 2008 5:56:26 GMT -5
Lejam, amazing work. Wow!
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Post by Dead-Man on Sept 16, 2008 14:06:50 GMT -5
Finally I got some friends on my wish list. Next week I will add members to my collection : - GX-01R+ Mazinger Z Tamashii Nation - GX-01R Mazinger Z Hong Kong Limited - GX-01X Motorized Hangar - GX-01 Mazinger Z Metallic box - GX-03 Com-Battler V metal Twin Lancers - Gx-04S Grendizer set - Gx-05 Daiku Maryu Gaiking and... - PX-01+ PX-01X Mazinger Z Head ! My drug habit to SOCs... is the Tamashii Nation Mazinger-Z GX-R+ worth the extra cash ?
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Post by Lejam on Sept 17, 2008 4:03:14 GMT -5
is the Tamashii Nation Mazinger-Z GX-R+ worth the extra cash ? If you can afford it... yes ! New colors on the renewal mold. All mazingers Gx-01 and gx-07 are dark colored ( the Gx-01R is navy blue ), so... this one will shine on your shelf ( bandaï try to get close to the anime ) Anyone has infos about GX-01RG Mazinger Z Chogokin Expo 2004 ? What is the difference in comparison with the Gx-01 RG ? Today I receive this : Expecting the Fans project City Commander Trailer Set, I bought this Tf classics pack.
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Post by mazfan on Sept 17, 2008 10:35:28 GMT -5
Lejam, your collection is getting better and better. Where do you get your SOC's?
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