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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 17, 2014 15:20:58 GMT -5
Cool! I'd love to see photos when you are done. This is what it looks like now. oops! Sory for the giant pic. Imageshack is sucking huge since they upgraded their site. Here is a better one - I hope. With the MechaCollection Model Mazinger Z: And one with the SOC GX-02R Great Mazinger and Aoshima Gokin Mazinkaiser: But like I said, I want to redo the paint into a shiny version. }D
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jun 17, 2014 15:24:36 GMT -5
Awesome TMZ...
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Post by RoboFestivus on Jun 17, 2014 15:51:01 GMT -5
Dude, that is one of the best looking diecast Mazingers Z figures that I've ever seen. Great job! Did you use the Hover Pilder from the MechaCollection Model? I know it has articulated wings and a transparent window, which looks good.
Now I have so many questions for you. Did you spray paint? Did you prime first? What kind of paint do you use?
You're a genius.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 17, 2014 22:12:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Well, the Jet Pileder is a custom one I made. Here are some pics: I used Tamiya's Liquid Surface Prep to prime it, and Tamiya Acrylic Paints to achieve the "rough" armor look. Every time I'm ready to strip the paint off, I just can't get myself to do it. I want to, but I'm torn... }D
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Post by Mazinish on Jun 18, 2014 0:36:38 GMT -5
Case in point, the gx01 was surpassed by many in the years that followed by many, even by the same character(gx01R), but in the beginning it was the One! That being said , I have to disagree, the aoshima getter is not superion in every way as you claim, at least Imo, yes a heavier figure, due to more die cast, but better articulation no, proportion are not all there, the shins head is way to tiny to me, not better in gimmicks, not better in packaging and not better pain apps, also not as iconic as mazinger as far a characters is concern, and lastly, this Is a mazinger thread isn't it? Lol exclamation point please....Mazinger Z can kick Shin Getter's a$$ anytime!!! lol!!! that is why Mazinger Z is sooooo iconic in Bandai's SOC / SRC line up....hes marketability is proven over the years..... which raised a question in my head....are we having enough or too much of Mazinger Z does Bandai needs to come up with something else??? They Need to make a soc mazinkaiser already!!!
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Post by Mazinish on Jun 18, 2014 0:45:19 GMT -5
Case in point, the gx01 was surpassed by many in the years that followed by many, even by the same character(gx01R), but in the beginning it was the One! That being said , I have to disagree, the aoshima getter is not superion in every way as you claim, at least Imo, yes a heavier figure, due to more die cast, but better articulation no, proportion are not all there, the shins head is way to tiny to me, not better in gimmicks, not better in packaging and not better pain apps, also not as iconic as mazinger as far a characters is concern, and lastly, this Is a mazinger thread isn't it? Lol Don't take this personal! I do love the gx01 as it is what got everyone into this hobby again! And got all the other companies to compete! But I have to disagree with you! The sg01 raised the bar wayhigh for its time ! Not in packaging but in Figure it self! Grab both in hands and compare them ! Compare the articulation! You will change your mind I am sure I have both, and I don't like the articulation on the getter, but then again I'm not an articulation guy, once I display a figure I don't really touch it again other for cleaning, not even at first unboxing, I check for paint flaws and to the display case it goes.
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Post by magengar on Jun 18, 2014 2:11:35 GMT -5
Cool! I'd love to see photos when you are done. This is what it looks like now. oops! Sory for the giant pic. Imageshack is sucking huge since they upgraded their site. Here is a better one - I hope. With the MechaCollection Model Mazinger Z: And one with the SOC GX-02R Great Mazinger and Aoshima Gokin Mazinkaiser: But like I said, I want to redo the paint into a shiny version. }D Whatever you did with the Mazinger-Z figure there, it sure looks as the Best SOC Maz ever. As for that white armor, I'm a metallic armor fan- but you make that white armor look so good and consistent that even I would paint my figures that way if I wanted to. You make it work really good, from figure to figure. Also, you did an awesome job on that custom Jet Pilder for the SOC Maz. Hailz YEAH! zozo-mag
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Post by RoboFestivus on Jun 18, 2014 7:40:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Well, the Jet Pileder is a custom one I made. Here are some pics: I used Tamiya's Liquid Surface Prep to prime it, and Tamiya Acrylic Paints to achieve the "rough" armor look. Every time I'm ready to strip the paint off, I just can't get myself to do it. I want to, but I'm torn... }D TMZ, great job! And thank you for answering my questions! TMZ's Mazinger Z is the best SOC Mazinger Z so far. Thread closed.
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Post by RoboFestivus on Jul 23, 2014 11:59:30 GMT -5
Thread re-opened. There is one thing that's important to me that the GX-01, GX-01R and GX-01R+ have that the GX-45, SRC Mazinger Z, and Mazinger Z DX don't. That is the color of Mazinger's finger joints. That's important because Mazinger's fists and punches are such a big part of his character and of the show.
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Post by mojacko on Jul 23, 2014 13:21:06 GMT -5
Thread re-opened. There is one thing that's important to me that the GX-01, GX-01R and GX-01R+ have that the GX-45, SRC Mazinger Z, and Mazinger Z DX don't. That is the color of Mazinger's finger joints. That's important because Mazinger's fists and punches are such a big part of his character and of the show. wow...didnt realize how an enormous impact if Mazinger finger joints were painted differently... but isnt it a shade/reflection kinda thing thats why color is a bit different from the pix??? i mean how come some parts are light and some are dark/black in color??? oh well its really NOT a biggie....i can live with Mazinger joints color...the only thing that will really, really, really piss me is the time that they will put Nail Polish on Mazinger'z fingers....they could try putting it on Aphrodite or even Boss Borot...!!! lol
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Post by RoboFestivus on Jul 23, 2014 13:41:44 GMT -5
wow...didnt realize how an enormous impact if Mazinger finger joints were painted differently... but isnt it a shade/reflection kinda thing thats why color is a bit different from the pix??? i mean how come some parts are light and some are dark/black in color??? oh well its really NOT a biggie....i can live with Mazinger joints color...the only thing that will really, really, really piss me is the time that they will put Nail Polish on Mazinger'z fingers....they could try putting it on Aphrodite or even Boss Borot...!!! lol I don't know about a an enormous impact, but it does look much better to me. Nope, they are painted grey. Not only does this make the toy more anime accurate, but it makes Mazinger's hands look more robotic and less human.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jul 24, 2014 13:24:59 GMT -5
You're right! They painted finger joints really give the figure more presence! I need to paint my Mazingers finger joints now! }D
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Post by RoboFestivus on Jul 24, 2014 13:29:51 GMT -5
You're right! They painted finger joints really give the figure more presence! I need to paint my Mazingers finger joints now! }D LOL...good for you, simply customizing your robots to your liking instead of waiting for Bandai or some other company to do it for you.
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Post by rob3880 on Jul 25, 2014 15:45:10 GMT -5
I had a lot of fun reading through this thread. My vote goes to GX-01R. It's probably my favorite SoC overall (tied with GX-27), even including all the combiners.. it's just so iconic and classy, and just beautiful. Now I haven't taken the plunge on the DX yet, but I plan on doing it very soon. I would love to see the GX-01R with the metal pieces painted white, like they did with the Raideen "fade" set, but I'm not going to complain about the majesty that is 01-R, especially since I got him for $45. A few months ago. My only question, my GX-01R, GX-02, and GX-04S all have the same problem, a loose elbow swivel on the right arm... it's there any way to tighten that up? But yeah, so much love for all the SoC Mazingers, as far as I'm concerned they can make and repaint them all they want, cuz I can't get enough Mazinger Z !
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Post by clayrebel on Jul 25, 2014 16:15:20 GMT -5
I know I might be alone in this but, I really love the GX-45A, Atami night ver.
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Post by silverdonz on Jul 26, 2014 7:43:38 GMT -5
I know I might be alone in this but, I really love the GX-45A, Atami night ver. I only bought that one because it has kojis face in it... well half of it
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Post by silverdonz on Jul 26, 2014 7:48:36 GMT -5
I had a lot of fun reading through this thread. My vote goes to GX-01R. It's probably my favorite SoC overall (tied with GX-27), even including all the combiners.. it's just so iconic and classy, and just beautiful. Now I haven't taken the plunge on the DX yet, but I plan on doing it very soon. I would love to see the GX-01R with the metal pieces painted white, like they did with the Raideen "fade" set, but I'm not going to complain about the majesty that is 01-R, especially since I got him for $45. A few months ago. My only question, my GX-01R, GX-02, and GX-04S all have the same problem, a loose elbow swivel on the right arm... it's there any way to tighten that up? But yeah, so much love for all the SoC Mazingers, as far as I'm concerned they can make and repaint them all they want, cuz I can't get enough Mazinger Z ! Collect them all bro ! Well not all in these pic
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Post by treatment on Jul 30, 2014 21:25:17 GMT -5
GX-01 still poses studly...
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Aug 1, 2014 2:55:25 GMT -5
why dont we do a poll? since not everyone has all the releases, we can do it based on a side by side picture comparison. im not sure if its done before but should be fun...
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Post by RoboFestivus on Aug 1, 2014 7:00:02 GMT -5
why dont we do a poll? since not everyone has all the releases, we can do it based on a side by side picture comparison. im not sure if its done before but should be fun... Great idea! Should we wait until the GX-01R+40 is released and include it in the poll?
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