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Post by lurkerx on Dec 5, 2010 9:06:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the great review, its too bad they took out the hidden cut away hatches gimmicks I really enjoy those in my BPX-01.
So it seems that the only gimmick additions are more sound effects and a more immersive wave motion gun light effect at the expense of the take aways.
So basically if the electronics dies then it doesn't have as much to offer as the BPX-01 ?
If I didn't already have the BPX01 I'd likely bite, but I was never too crazy about electronics in my toys anyway so I'm still passing this up.
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Post by GC8 Monkey on Dec 6, 2010 23:02:47 GMT -5
Just recieved mine on Saturday and I really like it. My friend has the BPX Yamato and I prefer mine to his. The BPX may have more physical gimmicks but this also chops up the lines of the ship a bit more. The GX is very clean in its lines and the light effects of the wave motion cannon are much better realized in this version. Overall a very good toy. And is that die-cast in the hull that I feel?
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Post by Sagat on Dec 7, 2010 7:05:42 GMT -5
The general consensus is that the GX seems more sturdier that the BPX.
Mine has yet to arrive but can anyone comment on the amount of plastic and die cast (percentage ratio)?
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Post by GC8 Monkey on Dec 7, 2010 21:19:45 GMT -5
I will try to answer your die-cast question Sagat. The red portion of the underside of the ship is die-cast from the rear all the way to just forward of the first triple shock cannon and where the wings fit into the hull. The rear main thruster nozzle is also die-cast but the wings coming from it are not. And lastly all the triple shock cannon turrets are also die-cast but the barrels are not.
There is enough to give it a satisfying feel. It has a very solid feel to it. All in all a very good version of the Yamato.
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Post by pinoy78 on Dec 7, 2010 22:09:53 GMT -5
I plan on doing a comparison video of the BPX-01 and GX-57.
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Post by magengar on Dec 8, 2010 0:34:20 GMT -5
I'm curious to see a comparison pic of this specimen next to someone's forearm, so we can see how long it is. A typical human forearm is about roughly 12" to 15" inches long (from elbow to wrist- NOT counting the hand)... ...so, let's see this Yamato against a forearm. zozo-Magengar
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 8, 2010 0:59:15 GMT -5
I'm curious to see a comparison pic of this specimen next to someone's forearm, so we can see how long it is. A typical human forearm is about roughly 12" to 15" inches long (from elbow to wrist- NOT counting the hand)... ...so, let's see this Yamato against a forearm. zozo-Magengar magengar, it is a good thing you're asking for this in Robot-Japan. I don't even want to think what sort of pictures of the SOC Yamato next to human appendages you would get if you had made the same request in ToyboxDX or MundoMazinger... ;D }D
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Post by magengar on Dec 8, 2010 1:08:36 GMT -5
Don't panic- I've seen better. ;D zozo-Magengar I'm curious to see a comparison pic of this specimen next to someone's forearm, so we can see how long it is. A typical human forearm is about roughly 12" to 15" inches long (from elbow to wrist- NOT counting the hand)... ...so, let's see this Yamato against a forearm. zozo-Magengar magengar, it is a good thing you're asking for this in Robot-Japan. I don't even want to think what sort of pictures of the SOC Yamato next to human appendages you would get if you had made the same request in ToyboxDX or MundoMazinger... ;D }D
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 8, 2010 1:18:39 GMT -5
Don't panic- I've seen better. ;D zozo-Magengar THAT was not the right choice of words either... ;D }D
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Post by magengar on Dec 8, 2010 1:41:17 GMT -5
I know. Butt, I'm trying to Size Up the Yamato-- NOT the appendage. ;D
zozo-Magengar
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Post by Sagat on Dec 9, 2010 7:14:31 GMT -5
I'm curious to see a comparison pic of this specimen next to someone's forearm, so we can see how long it is. A typical human forearm is about roughly 12" to 15" inches long (from elbow to wrist- NOT counting the hand)... ...so, let's see this Yamato against a forearm. zozo-Magengar I think the use of ruler would be far more accurate....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2010 12:52:06 GMT -5
Yes, a ruler will do much better.
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Post by magengar on Dec 9, 2010 14:30:40 GMT -5
A ruler would be more accurate indeed, I agree.
But to see a pic of someone holding it in their hands would give a raw idea of how big this Yamato specimen is. Few people actually have, while those of us who won't be getting it right away are curious to see it in a human lifesize rendition pics such as someone holding it in their hands...
...seeing this thing on its display stand leaves its size to visual mystery-- when I look at it on its display stand I'm wondering is it really "That big" or is it about the average SOC size if I stood it upright next to an SOC robot figure.
zozo-Magenar
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Post by gt3ian on Dec 9, 2010 14:49:17 GMT -5
I was disappointed on the diecast content. Only thing that cheer me up is the LED and sound effect. If you got the BPX-01, you can save some money.
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Post by pinoy78 on Dec 15, 2010 5:11:38 GMT -5
My video comparison of GX-57 and BPX-01.
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Post by Nameless on Dec 15, 2010 11:54:18 GMT -5
I'm so full of regret not taking the early birds for only $220.. Now it's $300 shipped everywhere & still no item available, all sold out!
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Post by gt3ian on Dec 15, 2010 12:10:42 GMT -5
I'm so full of regret not taking the early birds for only $220.. Now it's $300 shipped everywhere & still no item available, all sold out! Check HLJ.
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Post by Sagat on Dec 17, 2010 9:14:44 GMT -5
My video comparison of GX-57 and BPX-01. Awesome video comparison. Agree with the fact that if you are a Star Blazers fan, you should own at least the BPX or GX. Your video convinced me that the GX is the better unit. Also, you forgot to show the GX-57 against a ruler for magengar!
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Post by shantastic on Dec 17, 2010 18:39:19 GMT -5
Hey guys. Been sitting on my GX-57 for a couple of weeks, cuz I just couldn't find any time to open it and really get a good look at it. Finally took it out of the box late last night, and some quick impressions:
There's a lot to like about the GX-57. I know a lot of people were scratching their head with why this was designated as an SOC rather than SOP, but as a huge fan of both Yamato & SOC, I didn't mind at all. That said, even though it is an SOC, it looks like Bandai looked to somewhat rectify many of the things wrong with the original BPX version.
Many of us that had the original BPX/SOP had problems retracting one of the wings. Well, I know making the wings as add-on's isn't the most technologically advanced fix, but a fix nonetheless. Haha.
Also, the BPX is soooo fragile and fidgety with all the little antennas and fins that are just begging to fall off and get lost (I was dusting my BPX last night while setting up the GX-57, and several of "said" fins fell off, and unless you have tweezers or the hands of a tiny child, they are nearly impossible to get back in.) The GX-57 doesn't have this problem. The only things not connected right out of the box are the gun turrets. All the antennas and fins are in solid, so unless you drop it on the floor (knock on wood,) you're good to go.
Sound and light features are similar between both versions, but I love the fact that the GX-57 added several of the famous songs from the show, and you can play them in the background while using the sound effects.
Die-cast is still lacking on the GX-57. A little more than the BPX, but nowhere near the amount considering the price paid for this or compared to what Aoshima did with their Captain Harlock Arcadia's.
On a personal preference side, I prefer the fatter, more bulkier design of the BPX. This new SOC is more streamlined and sleeker to match the Yamato of the new "Resurrection" anime & the live-action movie. The BPX is a little wider, and chunkier in the front where the wave motion gun is which more closely resembles the classic anime series. While I'm excited about eventually seeing the live-action film, I bought this for my love of the original series, so I prefer the original design more.
The SOC overall improved on some of the original problems with the BPX. If you're not a huge fan of the show I'd say you probably only need one considering the price tag on both versions. Since I'm one of those die-hards of the series, I'm glad I have both. Personal aesthetics aside, if I had to choose one, it would have to be the GX-57. Hopefully, it will get a re-release so those who missed out get a second chance. Will post pictures when I get the chance.
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Post by southpawdragon on Dec 20, 2010 22:16:15 GMT -5
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