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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 23, 2013 2:22:14 GMT -5
Damn! It looks so good, but I just don't like SD figures that much ($$$). }|
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Post by actionawesome on Jun 23, 2013 12:49:14 GMT -5
I agree with you TMZ. I have avoided all SD figures thus far and there have been several that look awesome. Reideen, Gaiking, Getter Robo, Gurren Lagann, Big O, and this one. UGH
I will continue to resist though.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 23, 2013 12:55:03 GMT -5
Yeah bro. I did give in on the Fewture SD Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger thou. They're just look too cool for an SD figure - and were less than $40 each. Anyway, I'm still fighting it, but it is hard! Specially after the Vehicle Voltron pics also showed up! }D
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Post by supergetterv on Jun 24, 2013 23:13:24 GMT -5
I just got mines from the eBay seller. And my first impression of this is that it isn't without it's flaws. The paint apps is very lacking. Paint chips and uneven spray.I love the sculpt, but the quality is far from perfect. I guess being a 3rd party item, and production being made in China, is it wrong to want some perfection. The promo picture is way better than the actual product. I will post pictures later when I get the chance. It has good articulation and good ratchet joint, and definitely hefty. Out of the three faces, my normal face has scratches all over but only visible if you look close enough. The ball joint fist head/red lion fell off and is really hard to plug back in. The silver painted parts are the worst and suffers the most on my copy. I keep getting the feeling that the paint will rub off the more I mess with it. It is as if they didn't top coat it well enough. As a Voltron fan, I say you must own this but don't compare this to a Fewture SD Product. Even the printing on the box looks kinda cheap. Quality just isn't there. It retails at 6500 yen and I paid $110 for it with shipping. I still think it is a good buy because this is a unlicense item and is hard to come by. As of now, the only website that has it is a website known for selling bootleg Transformers and ebay.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 24, 2013 23:23:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up bro. Sorry to hear about all the QC issues, but like you said... it is technically an expensive bootleg. I guess I'll pass... for now. }D
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Post by supergetterv on Jun 25, 2013 0:42:49 GMT -5
I want to share just one more picture. The box said 70% die cast. Reminds me of the first time I picked up the SRC Daiguard. Really nice build with clicky ratchet joints. The articulation is really good on the this one. My only complaint is that the QC on the paint job. Other than that, it's awesome.
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Post by mechapilot77 on Jun 25, 2013 13:00:49 GMT -5
i caved...just ordered one. lol.
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Post by quinjester on Jun 25, 2013 15:19:28 GMT -5
Thanks for your thoughts, SGV - the paint flaws sound like a real bummer - and make it a little easier for me to hold off on adding this to my collection. Damn if it doesn't look really sweet from afar though
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Post by twoducks on Jun 25, 2013 15:34:34 GMT -5
Could you put some close ups to see the crappy paint? It really looks sweet far away.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 25, 2013 17:47:48 GMT -5
Awww man! LED eyes!!! Must resist... }D
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Post by supergetterv on Jun 26, 2013 1:48:10 GMT -5
Okay, so here are some pictures that I snapped today with my phone. First some of the QC flaws on the paint. Look at the corner by the red lions heads ear. Paint chip. More paint chips on the forearm Paint chip on the red parts of the yellow lion With this picture look at the silver parts on the waist. Up close, you can see finger prints, likely cause by touching the paint before it dried. The hip part on the left leg, the silver paint started to rub off. It seems as if the more I play with it, the more minor little flaws I will find. But it's not all bad. Here are some picture for your guys to enjoy. Form blazing sword I got me a sword smiles!!! Lets Fly Battle ready And finally, a picture with some of the other SD figures I still have lying around, not really a good reference for size comparison. But if you have a SHFiguarts Trunks from DBZ, he is the same height double as wide though. Final thought is that this is still a good figure. It sucks that I have to pay a premium for it, cause I don't live in HK where they can get this for roughly 65-70$. I guess I have judged it harshly because I over paid a bit for it. But this is a good attempt by this unknown company. If you look at it as a $65 collectible, it isn't that bad, considering that TakaraTOMY Transformers Masterpieces also suffer just as bad QC. It's this companies third product, and the first Gokin. At the end of the day, I am still glad to have it.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 26, 2013 17:30:48 GMT -5
Great shots supergetterv! Love the "forming" Blazing Sword! It is the best one I've seen in any of the Lion Voltron figures ever! I may have to get this little guy, even against my own better judgement... }D
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Post by kamenrider on Jun 26, 2013 19:02:05 GMT -5
Looks awesome but, Jul-Sept are going to be three brutal months as is....
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Post by demonseed on Jun 26, 2013 19:13:13 GMT -5
Trying to resist. Swore I wasn't going to do the SD thing. sh*t, I even said I didn't like them at all..to kiddy But thus golion is kinda cute and sh*t its GOLION!!!
Fk it, going to order. Wish a site that I had a pre order in with had him. Seems only chimungmung and eBay have and both same price. What to do? I guess if I did have a issue I'd be better dealing with chimungmung right???
Edit:this thing has me all fkd up. Do I want, yes. Do I need, well I don't need any toy. He sure dose fit my collection since its voltron who sucked me back into collecting. Dose he fit since I don't do SD (till now maybe)
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Post by demonseed on Jun 26, 2013 19:43:49 GMT -5
Alright, I'm broken. (Almost broke too) I'm gong to order. eBay or Chimungmung?
I would usually go with a site over eBay in case there a issue with item. but have never delt with chimungmung. Thoughts, opinions?
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Post by kamenrider on Jun 26, 2013 19:50:07 GMT -5
Go with Chimungmung. Like you said if there's something wrong with him Tony will be able to help you out a lot better than an ebay seller.
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Post by demonseed on Jun 26, 2013 19:56:10 GMT -5
Go with Chimungmung. Like you said if there's something wrong with him Tony will be able to help you out a lot better than an ebay seller. Thx. Just ordered. (I'm already thinking he'd look nice with a sd grendizer or gaiking.....can't, won't......)
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Post by kingdom2000toys on Jun 26, 2013 20:33:27 GMT -5
Trying to resist. Swore I wasn't going to do the SD thing. sh*t, I even said I didn't like them at all..to kiddy But thus golion is kinda cute and sh*t its GOLION!!! Fk it, going to order. Wish a site that I had a pre order in with had him. Seems only chimungmung and eBay have and both same price. What to do? I guess if I did have a issue I'd be better dealing with chimungmung right??? Edit:this thing has me all fkd up. Do I want, yes. Do I need, well I don't need any toy. He sure dose fit my collection since its voltron who sucked me back into collecting. Dose he fit since I don't do SD (till now maybe) I broke this morning - And now I am BROKE But at least I have one of these bad boys on order now!! BTW - Went with E-Bay. Got 4% off. And the e-bay buyer protection plan will allow you to return this if there are problems also. IMO, if price is equal and you can verify that the item is new, Ebay offers a better protection plan. Chimungmung is pretty good, but with Ebay, I can get additional discounts using their paypal etc.
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Post by demonseed on Jun 26, 2013 21:50:59 GMT -5
Is it true they are making a dariugger one next?
eBay pissed me off recently anyway. (Don't get me stated... lol, I should open a thread to rant about my seller ratting issue)
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 26, 2013 22:23:56 GMT -5
I could've swore I saw a Dairugger as well. But I don't know if it was from the same company thou. }D
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