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Post by Gold on Nov 24, 2011 7:29:52 GMT -5
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Post by nikodiablo on Nov 25, 2011 4:21:31 GMT -5
Well, at least it's an indication that the SOC Spec line is not dead (yet).
Good to know that it's an entirely new mold, and not another version of the dragonar. BTW, this is not going to be another one of those tamashii web exclusives, is it?
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Post by Gold on Nov 25, 2011 8:58:00 GMT -5
Hehe, I know what you mean Niko, with the way Bandai's setting things up lately, I'm paranoid myself that most Bandai releases nowdays end up being Web exclusives. Hope this one won't be.  Gold |
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Post by mechamasterj on Nov 25, 2011 16:09:33 GMT -5
Glad u posted about this I was justgoing to ask about it cuz it looks awesome! Thanks for the info
I almost feel that this is the future of bandai twe everything at least there are signs pointing to twe openning to foriegn market hopefully
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Post by Gold on Oct 11, 2014 8:07:14 GMT -5
Hi all, it took Bandai about 2.5 years but we finally get Soul Spec Tamashii Exclusive Gillgazamune. Here's a quick look.       The big bad mech from Metal Armor Dragonar. There have been three pilots of this machine (Gol Jem, Hydelnecken and Dolchenof). This color variation is from the final battle in the series. Piloted by Dolchenof.  Chest missiles  Shoulder armor missiles.  Errr... crotch missile!!!!  Wow... a purple missile. Phallic, yes?  Gillgazamune comes with several swords.     Two blades, one handle? Cost cutting measure?  Scimitar     Katana  Display base   Gillgazamune stands roughly 9.5 inches tall and weighs about 424 Grams   Diecast parts include -Primary joints -Elbows -"Crotch missile" mechanism - Feet(?) This thing just towers over all the other Soul Specs.  Despite it's size and heavy attack power, the Gillgazamune has two critical weaknesses, one is its strain on the pilot over extended battles. To the point that it kills the pilot himself. The second weakness is a glitch that overloads the tracking computer and renders the unit unable to attack (whenever two enemy units overlap, the AI goes wonky). This was how Dragonar 1 was able to beat the machine twice (Hydelnecken and Dolchenof)   Overall, I like it. We only have a handful of "Bad guys" in Chogokin form and this is one of those rare ones that look good and is exceptionally tall. The design is great, the figure is super posey and has a good amount of weight to it. The price is on the heavy side though. My only real problem is that my unit arrived without the mailer box (it's a Tamashii Exclusive, so it should have one) Plus the main box has had better days. Does anyone know if this toy actually does have a mailer box if it's shipped straight from Bandai?   Gold |
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Oct 11, 2014 8:56:45 GMT -5
Great review Gold, I didn't know you did reviews of the Soul Spec series I don't know if you watched Metal Armor Dragonar, could you tell me if this is in scale with other Dragonar releases from the line? |
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Post by Gold on Oct 11, 2014 10:00:31 GMT -5
Thanks Mechanical Flesh. Hehe, yes, I did a few reviews for the Spec line (just not the EVAs. Already happy with the SOCs) Here's the link to other sites where I compile images and reviews (Contains robots and other toys. Warning, ridiculously pic heavy!~) ptkforums.fr.yuku.com/topic/1709/Golds-Collection-Update-Complete?page=9And ptkforums.fr.yuku.com/topic/1709/Golds-Collection-Update-Complete?page=9The second link is just a mirror back up and loads a bit faster but the site auto resizes the images. Yes, this big guy is in scale with the Dragonars. He's really that big in the show. I didn't do a video clip of him in action since this variation mostly fought Falguen in the final battle with the Dragonar 1 showing up near the end to lend a hand dealing the finishing blow. Gold |
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Post by mazfan on Nov 1, 2014 20:42:28 GMT -5
Oh my gosh I want this. Are there other new SPECs after this one? I wish there are more SPECS and that they are not limited. I love the SPEC line.
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Post by Gold on Nov 1, 2014 21:45:37 GMT -5
This was released around April 2014? I think what followed is the Spec Layzner MKII. To be followed by the Spec Layzner MK 1 special coating version. I think that's about it?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 0:26:01 GMT -5
Gold, to answer your question (posted at the end of your review). Yes, this figure did come with the outer mail box.
Also, the Tamashii SPEC - Black Serena -FIERCE BATTLE version was released back in June 2014, then followed by Layzner Mk II. And yes, the special coated Layzner Mk I will be released Jan/Feb 2015.
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Post by Gold on Nov 2, 2014 9:11:09 GMT -5
Gold, to answer your question (posted at the end of your review). Yes, this figure did come with the outer mail box. Also, the Tamashii SPEC - Black Serena -FIERCE BATTLE version was released back in June 2014, then followed by Layzner Mk II. And yes, the special coated Layzner Mk I will be released Jan/Feb 2015. Dang it! Thanks, at least now I know for sure. Waitaminute, there was a reissue Black Serena? Any idea if they changed anything? All I could find was the image of the box over at Amiami. No indication of contents. Gold |
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Post by mazfan on Nov 2, 2014 9:34:25 GMT -5
Are all these new SPECs going to be limited editions?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 12:02:10 GMT -5
Gold, to answer your question (posted at the end of your review). Yes, this figure did come with the outer mail box. Also, the Tamashii SPEC - Black Serena -FIERCE BATTLE version was released back in June 2014, then followed by Layzner Mk II. And yes, the special coated Layzner Mk I will be released Jan/Feb 2015. Dang it! Thanks, at least now I know for sure. Waitaminute, there was a reissue Black Serena? Any idea if they changed anything? All I could find was the image of the box over at Amiami. No indication of contents. Gold The fierce battle version has some improvements, different deco with gun metal freaking finish! And other details like cool engravings. It is pretty awesome looking, and you can see the differences when you put the Serenas side by side. Here are the links: tamashii.jp/item/10574/p-bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshouten/item-1000085750/ |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 12:02:57 GMT -5
Are all these new SPECs going to be limited editions? Yes. |
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Post by mazfan on Nov 2, 2014 13:19:35 GMT -5
Why?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 20:02:34 GMT -5
Why? Because they are Tamashii Web Shop Exclusives, so unlike retail releases these figures are made based of the number of orders received. Sure some figures might be re-released but they will have subtle differences that will qualify them as new releases like in the case of Black Sarena and Layzner Mk I. |
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Post by Gold on Nov 3, 2014 2:47:31 GMT -5
Dang it! Thanks, at least now I know for sure. Waitaminute, there was a reissue Black Serena? Any idea if they changed anything? All I could find was the image of the box over at Amiami. No indication of contents. Gold The fierce battle version has some improvements, different deco with gun metal freaking finish! And other details like cool engravings. It is pretty awesome looking, and you can see the differences when you put the Serenas side by side. Here are the links: tamashii.jp/item/10574/p-bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshouten/item-1000085750/Ohhh, thanks for the links. I appreciate it. Gold |
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Post by mazfan on Nov 3, 2014 20:31:40 GMT -5
The SPEC line does not sell as well, right? Obviously or else the releases would be more consistent and not so "limited". Too bad because in some ways, I am more excited about the more modern looking SPEC robots than the old school SOC ones (GX-68 SOC GAOGAIGAR is an exception, this one should be awesome!).
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Post by Gold on Nov 4, 2014 1:00:53 GMT -5
I'm thinking Bandai wasn't getting any solid properties going for this line. I mean, all we got were mostly EVAs, Dragonars for this series. I'm surprised they didn't roll out more Martian Successor Nadesico figures, that would've been nice.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 1:37:08 GMT -5
I was and still hope for this line to carry Laserion & Dougram.
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