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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on May 26, 2013 18:55:59 GMT -5
Yeah the Fewture stuff is nice but in the end their someones "tuning" of someone else's design. Sato is like Chip Foose to me, a customizer, none of the Fewture stuff are original concepts but one man's vision of someone else's design, which is cool. It would just be nice to have the "definitive" version of a creation fully endorsed by it's creator and true (for the most part) to intent, design, and origin of that creation. But in the end the choice is fully yours and I'm sure you will be able to find many buyers for your Mazinger. I never said that Sato created the IP - I simply said that I like his envisoning of the aesthetic better, which I stand by. I do not like the classic aeshetic of Mazinger at all, however if I did, the DX version of this would be the one that I went for. I've seen it in person and handled it, and feel like it's a great TOY, but a pointless purchase at that price for me as someone who doesn't like the design.
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Post by Chen on May 26, 2013 19:05:35 GMT -5
Never said you did, I'm just saying that their like custom hot rods and it's cool to have a blown 427 Hemi in a chopped and channeled in a 66' Challenger and it's also cool to have a mint fully restored 67' 427cid Corvette. Both are valid.
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on May 26, 2013 19:14:15 GMT -5
Never said you did, I'm just saying that their like custom hot rods and it's cool to have a blown 427 Hemi in a chopped and channeled in a 66' Challenger and it's also cool to have a mint fully restored 67' 427cid Corvette. Both are valid. ... but if you're buying the mint even though you you have no personal want or interest in it, you're spending money just to spend it on an item you don't even like: just like I would be if I were to keep the Mazinger.
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Post by Chen on May 26, 2013 19:18:58 GMT -5
Yeah that's true, and honestly I've done that. I've bought toys just to buy something lol, plus I appreciate nice toys even if I don't like the design. Anyways when your ready to sell ill probably be interested.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 26, 2013 19:30:09 GMT -5
Ah, well, if you've already messed around with the DX Mazinger and still don't consider it a keeper, then that's a different story. I was under the impression you had never seen one in person. }D
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on May 26, 2013 19:38:51 GMT -5
Yeah that's true, and honestly I've done that. I've bought toys just to buy something lol, plus I appreciate nice toys even if I don't like the design. Anyways when your ready to sell ill probably be interested. Yea, for me there has to be some aesthetic presence for me, but I totally respect your end, too. And, if you're up for it, I'll shoot you a PM.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2013 20:07:11 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe anyone can be a fan of the super robot genre and actually not like Mazinger z's original design. I mean, I love fewture designs as well, but they are an idea inspired by the original. Even Sato loves Mazinger Z, or else he wouldve never redesigned them.
Mazinger Z is the pinnacle of super robot design.. clean lines and simple beauty. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it just boggles my mind how a collector can possibly not like the original design.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 26, 2013 20:14:36 GMT -5
It's like the people that like Grendizer but not the Mazingers. Yes, even when they are pretty close in design, and sport the same colors, but it happens, and it happens a lot. }D
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 26, 2013 20:19:38 GMT -5
I do understand thou. It's like the Transformers and me... I CAN'T STAND THEM! However, I really like the GGG mechas, even the silly Mic Sounder. Other than the piloted GaoGaiGar/GaoFighGar/Genesic GaoGaiGar they are pretty much Transformers. But still, they are not... yeah, it's weird. ;D
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on May 26, 2013 20:31:48 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe anyone can be a fan of the super robot genre and actually not like Mazinger z's original design.. It's literally sad that it's "hard" for someone to contemplate the thought of people having different opinions. It's like the people that like Grendizer but not the Mazingers. Yes, even when they are pretty close in design, and sport the same colors, but it happens, and it happens a lot. }D Exactly.
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Post by Chen on May 26, 2013 20:46:51 GMT -5
Who doesn't like Grendizer??? Thats an automatic ban lol! But seriously its all about choice and personal preference. I love the Eva designs but there are those that loath them, we have members who won't get robots created after a certain year, some who won't buy robots that are a certain color, some who only collect Gundam, the list is long and all valid. I love robots in general that even some of the ones I don't like the look of I would probably buy a toy of it if it was in the SRC line or something. Mazinger is a simple design, it was also the first super robot, but would it be as popular if it was a new creation? I don't know I love Mazinger, but I love Great more, in the end its all about taste.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 26, 2013 20:55:08 GMT -5
I can tell you that I do not like Shin Mazinger at all. I only tolerate it because it resembles the Toei Mazinger Z a lot, but if I was a more selective Mazinger fan I would have never gotten any Shin Mazinger figures. Funny thing is that if Bandai had gone with the original Manga Mazinger Z look - the one they used in the Mazinkaiser OVA, I wouldn't dislike the new Shin Mazinger anime as much... well, that is a huge exaggeration there. ;D
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Post by Chen on May 26, 2013 21:04:10 GMT -5
See I'm not a huge fan of that version of Mazinger, in making the mouth end flush with the nose I thought it gave it a bit of a horse face. Personally I think the whole Shin Mazinger series was a disaster with Zeus and the Big Bang Punch and everything. I understand why they did it but I would have gone in a totally different direction. I could live wit the designs tweaks but I would have changed the story completely introduced Great halfway through and had Grendizer show up at the end. Then the next series would have had all three and then you could have Maz get trashed and introduce Mazinkaiser. Get rid of Zeus the whole character drama, make it darker, and ramp up the action.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2013 21:26:55 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe anyone can be a fan of the super robot genre and actually not like Mazinger z's original design.. It's literally sad that it's "hard" for someone to contemplate the thought of people having different opinions. It's like the people that like Grendizer but not the Mazingers. Yes, even when they are pretty close in design, and sport the same colors, but it happens, and it happens a lot. }D Exactly. Wow whining again. Why so hormonal? Ironic how u totally ignored my comment about how everyone is entitled to their opinion. Learning to read can be fun yknow
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 26, 2013 21:29:30 GMT -5
Oh, I'm not a fan of that original manga Mazinger design either, but definitely prefer it over the Ken Ishikawa's Shin Mazinger one. The Shin Mazinger anime was a disaster, period. How can you have a Super Robot anime and only allot 15% of the total screen time to the actual Super Robot?!!! That was stupid at best. }|
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on May 26, 2013 21:43:49 GMT -5
Wow whining again. Why so hormonal? Ironic how u totally ignored my comment about how everyone is entitled to their opinion. Learning to read can be fun yknow LoL: you're a clown - I don't understand why you have to go into this overdramatic mess every time someone says something that is out of sync with your mindset: And it always includes little "simp" flame attempts, too. Let's see what you change your username to this time: LoL. Jesus. See I'm not a huge fan of that version of Mazinger, in making the mouth end flush with the nose I thought it gave it a bit of a horse face. Personally I think the whole Shin Mazinger series was a disaster with Zeus and the Big Bang Punch and everything. I understand why they did it but I would have gone in a totally different direction. I could live wit the designs tweaks but I would have changed the story completely introduced Great halfway through and had Grendizer show up at the end. Then the next series would have had all three and then you could have Maz get trashed and introduce Mazinkaiser. Get rid of Zeus the whole character drama, make it darker, and ramp up the action. I agree. When it comes to classic designs, I'm really big on Mazinkaiser, and even though he's "clown'ish", I dig Grendizer, too. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Now question - It seems like the DX is the "definitive" classic Gokin toy, but what would you guys say is a nice second or third place if I ever wanted to have a classics representation on my shelf?
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2013 22:14:54 GMT -5
Lol the time you take to reply and find the image. It's hilarious how easy it is to get you upset. Get out of here really, your attitude is wearing thin.
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on May 26, 2013 22:22:29 GMT -5
Lol the time you take to reply. Yes. The five seconds that it took to type "Broken record' into a google image search. And, as for you changing your name to something similar to mine again: I could see why you'd want to be more like me, too. But anyways, back on topic - I'm sitting here wondering to where I'd even PUT the DX Mazinger if I were to keep this thing. When I held it I couldn't help to think about just how MASSIVE it is. I wish I had more classics designs to help accent it.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 26, 2013 22:32:34 GMT -5
If the size is an issue, then I would say you can get the classic Super Robot representation with the SOCs. They look good and are pretty anime accurate (minus the chrome parts). The Aoshima Getters are also great. }D
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 1:08:34 GMT -5
For those who ordered there, the DX Mazinger Scrander Set is ready to ship from Anime-Export! ;D
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