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Post by DUKE 77 on Oct 18, 2010 22:59:15 GMT -5
The upper arms are diecast in both. The legs are all diecast in the GX-01R. The silver part of the legs in the GX-01, GX-02 and also on the GX-07 and GX-07e are plastic. The mid-section (belly) on the GX-01, GX-01R, GX-07, and GX-07e is plastic. The GX-02 and GX-02R both have a "one solid piece" chest and belly and is all diecast. However, I'm not very sure about the feet on either of the versions. They feel like diecast, but I'm not sure... }D Ah, thanks a lot...you are a Mazin life savior! Darn so, my guess was right about the upper leg part: PLASTIC -> gasp <- shall I reconsider 'n think 'bout the R versions LOL! ;D What annoys is not that they are only plastic, but that they are made of different material than the arms, which could be visually noticed easily!
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Post by magengar on Oct 19, 2010 10:27:30 GMT -5
The top part of the feet are Diecast, and the soles are plastic.
Hey, what's that? those Mazingers have Chickenpox? ;D
I was surprized when I tried to do a chest thrust pose with my GX-02R... the Chest and waist are one piece. Bummer. Nonetheless, I still luv it. The best thing I like about it is the head sculpt. ;D
zozo-Magengar
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Post by DUKE 77 on Oct 19, 2010 10:45:14 GMT -5
Hey, what's that? those Mazingers have Chickenpox? ;D zozo-Magengar Correction: Mechapox LOL! I was surprized when I tried to do a chest thrust pose with my GX-02R... the Chest and waist are one piece. Bummer. Nonetheless, I still luv it. zozo-Magengar I hate when the waist is one piece with the torso The same with GX-04. I see no reason for they make 'em fixed!
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Post by lurkerx on Oct 19, 2010 11:51:46 GMT -5
I should also mention that the plastic upper leg of GX-01 is prone to cracking. Mine has a couple of hair-line cracks on each of its legs.
If it weren't for this, I would've already gotten a GX-01B.
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Post by DUKE 77 on Oct 19, 2010 12:36:58 GMT -5
I should also mention that the plastic upper leg of GX-01 is prone to cracking. Mine has a couple of hair-line cracks on each of its legs. Oh, Oh! I am really starting to reconsider now Anyone else who owns GX-01 face the same problem, guys?
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Post by gt3ian on Oct 19, 2010 12:41:44 GMT -5
I should also mention that the plastic upper leg of GX-01 is prone to cracking. Mine has a couple of hair-line cracks on each of its legs. Oh, Oh! I am really starting to reconsider now Anyone else who owns GX-01 face the same problem, guys? I don't have that problem, cuz it is under the protection of the GX-01X!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2010 12:57:32 GMT -5
Nothing on mine.
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Post by DUKE 77 on Oct 20, 2010 3:16:38 GMT -5
I should also mention that the plastic upper leg of GX-01 is prone to cracking. Mine has a couple of hair-line cracks on each of its legs. Well, I guess it depends on luck here I have 4 testimonials for now that their GX-01 is OK! I still need to ask you (GX-01/02 owners): does the material difference make it noticeable for the upper arms 'n legs? I don't wanna judge it from photos cuz photos are deceiving sometimes!
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Post by gt3ian on Oct 20, 2010 9:46:52 GMT -5
Yes, they are noticeable. The biceps are in chrome metal, the thighs are in mat silver plastic.
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Post by magengar on Oct 20, 2010 9:50:35 GMT -5
"GX-01X" ? You mean there's another SOC Mazinger that slipped under my radar? ? DAAAAAAAMN!!! ;D As for the difference in material composite: I'd prefer diecast in all the right places, for balance and stability. On that note, Diecast is heavier than plastic. If I had an SOC with its upperbody in diecast standing on plastic legs I'd have to make a pair of Crutches for it later on down the road, as the laws of Gravity would discombobulate the fk outta my SOC. I'd prefer the legs to be diecast to support all the weight of the upperbody, especially if the SOC is gonna hold any hand-held accessories like swords, guns, spears, deer carcass, blowup dolls, whatever. Diecast legs would also be more stable, since the SOC just stands on its display platform without any means of securing it... I used to think I could place a powerful magnet underneath the display base so it would pull the SOC down securely onto the stand, because the slightest bump of the shelf will send the SOC straight off the Grand Canyon. That's when I realised the bottom of the feet are plastic; so, the magnet idea would've been futile. I'd just rather display my SOC on a desktop where it won't get bumped, and the diecast material will stabilize the SOC upon its display base. That's just my own way of dealing with it. As for mis-matched materials, cosmeticly, I puke. I Puke. I Puke at the sight of those two different materials on any single SOC figure. I either want it all diecast, or all plastic "metal". Sometimes we can't help if, for example, the GX-01R has chrome limbs and a plastic matte metal waist. That's just the way the figure was engineered. If I could risk it, I'd sand the chrome off my GX-01R and 02R SOCs and repaint the "chrome" parts into a smooth matte metallic finish to make it look consistent throughout the entire figure. But, then, I'm looking at turning an authentic SOC into a customised version that could devoid its true monetary value IF I decided to sell it someday. (I hope I NEVER sell my SOCs). zozo-Magengar
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Post by gt3ian on Oct 20, 2010 10:03:09 GMT -5
GX-01X
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Post by magengar on Oct 20, 2010 10:07:16 GMT -5
Oh. Ok. Duh = ME ( NOTE TO SELF: Pay A-friggin-ttention to the SOC line!) ;D zozo-Magengar GX-01X
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Post by Dead-Man on Oct 20, 2010 10:17:48 GMT -5
When they Announced The SRC line, they had a Plan for a Photon Lab Project which i hope comes true sometime next year .. and hoping it has a feature like the GX-01X
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Post by DUKE 77 on Oct 21, 2010 9:33:53 GMT -5
Man, I loved your review and I agree on everything you said! When I put my reasons for going for the original SOCs on page 5, they were all artistic and favoritism reasons! I did not notice this annoying plastic upper legs problemo! Long live, GX-10, one version and cool! ;D It just miss its Borot Spazer; don't you agree?
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Post by rodimus1138 on Oct 21, 2010 13:51:57 GMT -5
Oh. Ok. Duh = ME ( NOTE TO SELF: Pay A-friggin-ttention to the SOC line!) ;D zozo-Magengar GX-01X Honestly I don't blame you for not knowing about 01x bro is wasn't exactly "good" so to speak
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Post by magengar on Oct 21, 2010 13:55:55 GMT -5
That's ok, bro. I've read some horrible stories about that GX-01x... stuff like the motor burning out or the elevator stopped working because of the weight of the SOC. I wonder if some Muzak would fix the problem? ;D
zozo-Magengar
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Post by DebiraX1 on Oct 21, 2010 14:15:51 GMT -5
I should also mention that the plastic upper leg of GX-01 is prone to cracking. Mine has a couple of hair-line cracks on each of its legs. Oh, Oh! I am really starting to reconsider now Anyone else who owns GX-01 face the same problem, guys? Yes, I have the same problem. But still love my GX-01.
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Post by DebiraX1 on Oct 21, 2010 14:17:52 GMT -5
Yes, they are noticeable. The biceps are in chrome metal, the thighs are in mat silver plastic. I agree. But still I love my GX-01.
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Post by DUKE 77 on Oct 23, 2010 7:09:18 GMT -5
As for mis-matched materials, cosmetically, I puke. I Puke. I Puke at the sight of those two different materials on any single SOC figure. zozo-Magengar So, may I commit this...
Could themazingerz give us some advice since he has been into SOC surgeries before? ;D I have no problem to scarify the chrome on GX-01 & 02 upper arms in order to set color matching! I am just worried that I won't find the exact mat silver color tone paint 'n then I'll have to paint the upper legs, waist & head too! OMG, the head = MAXIMUM RISK
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Post by magengar on Oct 23, 2010 9:07:30 GMT -5
My sentiments Exactly. I'd have to find metallic or silver paint to match the original silver paint on that Great Maz. Otherwise, I have no problems sanding ALL of that silver and chrome trickery off the SOC and painting the new metallics by hand with a lighter shade of metallic silver or Aluminum to make all those parts match consistently. If I can do it to a MechaColle Mazinger, I should be able to do the same to an SOC as well. Before I take on the diecast SOC, I'll practice with an old chogokin knockoff. Otherwise, I'm goin for the throat. LOL! But, I won't do that right now... I'll wait a bit until I'm in a serious mood to do the project. zozo-Magengar As for mis-matched materials, cosmetically, I puke. I Puke. I Puke at the sight of those two different materials on any single SOC figure. zozo-Magengar So, may I commit this...
Could themazingerz give us some advice since he has been into SOC surgeries before? ;D I have no problem to scarify the chrome on GX-01 & 02 upper arms in order to set color matching! I am just worried that I won't find the exact mat silver color tone paint 'n then I'll have to paint the upper legs, waist & head too! OMG, the head = MAXIMUM RISK
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