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Post by bojidx on Sept 26, 2008 7:32:20 GMT -5
Hah my mom threw many precious and priceless (& pricy!!) items from my youth as well;
having the old and new daimos sit side by side must be awesome..
So like, the side-kick pose holds??
That's another reason I order this baby!
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Post by Dead-Man on Sept 26, 2008 10:17:06 GMT -5
eriku those pics are Awesome Daimos is beautiful !
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Post by quinjester on Sept 26, 2008 10:26:12 GMT -5
Eeeeexcellent. Finally someone took the thing out and took pictures posing it. All of those "packaging" shots on Toysdaily were killing me.
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Post by lawlacan on Sept 26, 2008 13:45:20 GMT -5
It is beautiful!! I can't wait to receive mine (from betatoys) ;D
Anyone has a photo of Daimos w/ Voltes and Bombattler standing side by side?
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Post by lawlacan on Sept 26, 2008 13:47:18 GMT -5
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Post by 00silvergt on Sept 26, 2008 13:57:13 GMT -5
It is beautiful!! I can't wait to receive mine (from betatoys) ;D Anyone has a photo of Daimos w/ Voltes and Bombattler standing side by side? Look at what Rex did for Kimcastro! When I get my Daimos, I'll do a photoshoot, like I did the "First Club" pic:  |
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Post by zman on Sept 26, 2008 16:26:45 GMT -5
Man! This is an excellent photo  (from TIN of Toy-World)  Consider us lucky if we get Daimos by mid-October from BetaToys. |
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Post by gokinrob on Sept 26, 2008 16:49:19 GMT -5
I wonder is there is an HK version. Crystal base, keychain, etc.
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Post by Chen on Sept 26, 2008 17:06:58 GMT -5
Man! This is an excellent photo (from TIN of Toy-World) Consider us lucky if we get Daimos by mid-October from BetaToys. TIN's a member here too but he hasn't posted in awhile :-( |
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Post by Chen on Sept 26, 2008 17:09:32 GMT -5
I wonder is there is an HK version. Crystal base, keychain, etc. Oh probably, and I'm betting it'll be a key chain or something to go with the whole truck/Tranzor theme, maybe even a case too. |
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Post by eriku on Sept 26, 2008 17:39:50 GMT -5
I want a metal briefcase like the one GodMarz got. Actually I wouldn't spend money on that, but it is very, very cool.
My Daimos should arrive next week, I'll post some pics.
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Post by bobotski on Sept 26, 2008 18:37:01 GMT -5
Man! This is an excellent photo (from TIN of Toy-World) Consider us lucky if we get Daimos by mid-October from BetaToys. +1 |
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Post by shinotaking on Sept 27, 2008 4:25:38 GMT -5
i couldn't wait to have mine , i just hope the transformation isn't hard to do
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Post by megatroptimus on Sept 27, 2008 9:59:29 GMT -5
I hope it IS hard to do. The more complex the better.
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Post by roboto on Sept 27, 2008 12:39:26 GMT -5
The SOC Daimos has just been released in Taiwan. I went to several toyshops to hunt for the best prices this evening, and then made my decision to buy it at one discount shop where I could select a box of my choice. In any case, I had to rush on my way to the toyshops today since there is a typhoon approaching the island and will hit land in a few hours. Well, toyshops in the city will definitely be closed tomorrow. However, I'll get to stay home and play with my SOC Daimos.  So far I've managed to take a few pictures while trying out the transformation and other gimmicks for this SOC. I'll continue to update my post as I fiddle and take photos of this toy. BTW, what happened to the original GX-43 SOC DAIMOS thread? I suppose RJ members didn't want to make it the longest thread ever like the one for the GX-31 SOC Voltes.   These are all the contents from the main styrofoam tray.  InstructionsFront Cover | Back Cover |  |  | Page 2 | Page 3 |  | 
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The transformation of this SOC feels very similar to any one of Takara's Binaltech (Alternator) Transformers. However, certain parts of the transforming process from robot to Tranzer mode can be frustrating. For example, the covers for the legs and upper body are plastic and difficult to tightly shut close. I was going to complain about the poor quality of the paint application on this SOC, but right now I just don't care about it anymore after transforming this toy from robot to Tranzer mode. What I'm saying is the GX-43 is prone to scratching because of the overly complicated transformation process and tight spaces where parts must fit inside. For example, these are the plastic covers for the lower leg.  These unfold to form the cover for the entire leg.   The base is white plastic with red paint on the top side. In any case, the red paint on the upper leg cover is easily scratched when sliding it out. This can be seen on the following picture.  Well, if you're a toy robot collector who likes to have their SOCs free from scratches and dents, then I recommend that you buy at least three sets of the GX-43: one for transforming, one just to leave in robot mode, and another just to leave in Transer mode.  |
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Post by OJA on Sept 27, 2008 15:09:48 GMT -5
One of these days I hope we got someone here who would kindly translate this instructions. But for now, thanks for the scans bro!
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Post by bojidx on Sept 27, 2008 15:24:02 GMT -5
Hey Roboto thanks for the preview, your toy hunt sounds fun! After reading yours and everything online so far, I think I'm sticking with playing my daimos to death! Wouldn't care 'bout scratch anymore..... All my other socs got scratches and dings, I mean I'm very careful with everything I've got; but many would just go broken and cracked because they just aren't meant to be handle in any other way. I figured if I continue to think in preserving my toys in perfect condition they'll just ended up covered in dust, & besides, I'm not selling them  |
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Post by roboto on Sept 27, 2008 15:33:19 GMT -5
bojidx, I agree with your comment. I think the toy designers and engineers at Bandai meant this SOC to be played with. I guess I'm just too used to SOCs being meant for display only and must change my mindset about these toys being actual toys.
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Post by zman on Sept 27, 2008 23:55:55 GMT -5
Thanks roboto!
Btw, which parts are diecast? Overall metal percentage?
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Post by mannix143 on Sept 28, 2008 2:38:42 GMT -5
oooooooohhhh nice pics roboto... when you say to pick a box of your choice, you mean theres another box design for daimos?
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