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Post by Kidchuckle on Sept 28, 2009 14:22:53 GMT -5
yeah I'd really like to see what the reviews for 49 compared to 45. I really like 49... but I like the poseability of 45
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Post by droutmaster on Sept 28, 2009 21:49:31 GMT -5
yea i know what you mean, I still don't understand this changes really even though is just for the legs to retract on the GX49. im hoping when i get both of them im gonna see if i can make a hybrid out of it
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Post by gt3ian on Sept 29, 2009 0:13:05 GMT -5
so they put the tip of the fingers inverted? Exactly!! ;D You can see how it looks like from this photo. Photo from gamu-toys.info
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Post by shinotaking on Sept 29, 2009 5:47:11 GMT -5
So basically every Gx-49 have inverted finger or just some ?
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Post by gt3ian on Sept 29, 2009 10:22:10 GMT -5
So basically every Gx-49 have inverted finger or just some ? It is an official announcement. I believe all of them have the inverted fingertips!!
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Post by jeeg448 on Sept 29, 2009 10:26:54 GMT -5
hope to get this mazinger!
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Post by shinmazinger on Sept 29, 2009 11:19:55 GMT -5
Here is my review..enjoy..
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Post by Dead-Man on Sept 29, 2009 11:31:03 GMT -5
^^^ enjoyed watching it .. thanks
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Post by tiffermore on Sept 29, 2009 14:04:47 GMT -5
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Post by droutmaster on Sept 29, 2009 14:40:12 GMT -5
although it is not a review but more like movie montage about the stuff the figure has and what can do or not but it was pretty good, i liked the montage to try to imitate part of the 2nd opening Shinmaziner but i got a question. does the figure legs retract like Grendizer's legs? is because in the show Mazinger Z can do that as well and im noticing on some sites that people have taken pictures of the figure but never show exactly if he can hide his legs. and from your video it shows that it looks like he cant.
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Post by shinmazinger on Sept 29, 2009 23:19:17 GMT -5
although it is not a review but more like movie montage about the stuff the figure has and what can do or not but it was pretty good, i liked the montage to try to imitate part of the 2nd opening Shinmaziner but i got a question. does the figure legs retract like Grendizer's legs? is because in the show Mazinger Z can do that as well and im noticing on some sites that people have taken pictures of the figure but never show exactly if he can hide his legs. and from your video it shows that it looks like he cant. OK here is the truth for GX-49 legs...think of GX-01R leg articulation..well there You go!, that is what You get with GX-49 except GX-49 lower legs are... PLASTIC! maybe they did this to avoid excess weight for the God scrander, or to keep the price down..who knows?
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Post by droutmaster on Sept 30, 2009 0:58:22 GMT -5
Plastic?!? well its decided, ll have to get both 45 and 49 to make my hybrid theory
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Post by quinjester on Sept 30, 2009 6:52:11 GMT -5
You wont be able to clip the god scrander to the GX-45 legs, though. I don't know where the legs would be swapped either, since I don't think GX-49 has the same drop-down crotch/thighs as GX-45 does, does it?
EDIT: Nah, it doesn't. You can't swap at the knee, either, because of the different knee joints. Maybe at the waist, but again because of the transformation mechanic and slightly different proportions, it might not fit.
At the very least, even if they aren't diecast, they still have a nice high quality finish that matches the rest of the figure.
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Post by pascal on Sept 30, 2009 11:57:29 GMT -5
So what's die-cast then?
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Post by gt3ian on Sept 30, 2009 12:18:02 GMT -5
You wont be able to clip the god scrander to the GX-45 legs, though. I don't know where the legs would be swapped either, since I don't think GX-49 has the same drop-down crotch/thighs as GX-45 does, does it? EDIT: Nah, it doesn't. You can't swap at the knee, either, because of the different knee joints. Maybe at the waist, but again because of the transformation mechanic and slightly different proportions, it might not fit. At the very least, even if they aren't diecast, they still have a nice high quality finish that matches the rest of the figure. Appreciate your info.!! I think the toy store where I go to shop will get it on the coming Friday, then I will have a wonderful weekend!!
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Post by quinjester on Sept 30, 2009 13:37:49 GMT -5
Diecast: Thighs, shoulder and back portion of the torso, forearms, waist, crotch (balls of steel ... clang clang )
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Post by droutmaster on Sept 30, 2009 22:35:57 GMT -5
You wont be able to clip the god scrander to the GX-45 legs, though. I don't know where the legs would be swapped either, since I don't think GX-49 has the same drop-down crotch/thighs as GX-45 does, does it? EDIT: Nah, it doesn't. You can't swap at the knee, either, because of the different knee joints. Maybe at the waist, but again because of the transformation mechanic and slightly different proportions, it might not fit. At the very least, even if they aren't diecast, they still have a nice high quality finish that matches the rest of the figure. i was thinking of changing the entire lower area instead just the legs. But until i have the figures in my hand i cant be sure. either i have t get both figures fr reason of having the full figure set ( just the scrander part)
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Post by lancerx on Oct 1, 2009 6:16:44 GMT -5
Any idea of the shin mazinger z gold vers? release date, anything.
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Post by Chen on Oct 1, 2009 9:09:40 GMT -5
No idea, the one that was shown was the model kit and could have been just a custom.
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Post by Gold on Oct 1, 2009 10:25:39 GMT -5
Well, the Gx-49 Shin Mazinger Big Bang Punch version unexpectedly landed in our area early. So here's the review. TV series second intro, music by JAM Project. Easily one of the best Super Robot Intros I've watched in quite a while! Please click to begin video playback. Box Tray Mazin Go!! God Scrander Scrander Cross!Please click to begin video playback. Big Bang Punch! For those who plan to swap around the Gx-45 and Gx-49, there are some points that consider. The Gx-45 can't do this: pull-out shoulders to give more space, and opening chest plate for the head to fold into. Likewise, the rotating "BreastFire" plates aren't there on the Gx-45. I have to say I was a bit let down to see that the transformation isn't perfect, some parts swapping is needed here for the fist to turn into the "fingertips". For those planning to make a "left hand" Big Bang Punch, that's impossible as the joint for the thumb is fixed as a right thumb only. The End for Energer Z. Please click to begin video playback. Some fun with the hand. Display base. Comparison with the Gx-45 Mazinger The Gx-49 is taller due to the thicker feet and taller knees. With the Gx-01R Last but not least, to answer the question, "can the God Scrander be attached to the Gx-45?", the answer is yes. Although I didn't bother to try it, I'm fairly certain the Gx-47 Energer can also attach to the God Scrander, as it's from the same mold as Gx-45. The Good-It transforms. -Diecast parts includes the back of the torso, the thighs and shoulder. The Bad-Possible breakage point? I can't say those skinny plastic locks for the God Scrander give me much comfort in terms of durability. -Quality Control problems?? Though I haven't checked mine yet, the Tamashii website has noted that there was a problem with the way the finger tips were installed into the "flip out" digits (more precisely, the middle and third fingertips). The factory installed the fingertips upside down. From what I understand the problem is fixable but for me, it is somewhat minor (heck, I didn't even noticed it until I read the website update). I guess I'll have to recheck it later. -Lack of poseablity compared to the Gx-45, they pretty much scaled it back to Gx-01R level of articulation. -No shoulder Ratchet joint!!! Grrr.... -Lightweight! Mazinger only weighs 200 Grams now (almost the same as Reideen) and 300 Grams with the God Scrander on! The Gx-45 weighs roughly 300 Grams all by itself. -Lack of diecast legs makes the toy prone to falling over if not posed properly. The UglyOk, personally, I really felt let down here, the lack of diecast in two successive releases is making me worry about the future of the line. I opened up the Gx-49 and the first thought that came to mind was "Where's the Gokin?", I even thought for a second that the SOC toy got mixed up with an assembled model kit. Not a very good first impression for a "CHOGOKIN" Toy straight out of the box. Upon discovering the lacking ratchet joints in the shoulders made it even less appealing to me. True, they made the legs that way to balance the toy in Big Bang Punch mode on the display base but now when it's in "Mazinger mode", the lack of diecast feet as a counter-weight has made the toy top heavy and imbalanced and prone to falling backwards. Bottom line, don't go in with high expectations with this toy. At least that's the best way I can advise it. Lack of gimmicks, lack of diecast, lack of improved articulation.. well, you get the idea. Hopefully Bandai shapes up with future releases, with 3 SOCs (Gx-47 to 49) crammed into less than 2 months, this was definitely the low point for me amongst the 3. At best, a mediocre SOC for a less than mediocre Anime series. This one is for the Mazinger Z diehards. Gold
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