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Post by tetsuryu on Oct 2, 2014 2:06:23 GMT -5
Trider G7 is now on sale at HLJ, 16k yen. You can probably get it shipped to US under $200 now.
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Post by Gold on Oct 3, 2014 9:49:55 GMT -5
guys, I am one of those lucky ones who received a scratched chest piece. I recall to have read that someone of you had it replaced. could you please tell me how or where? Thanks! It sadly depends on where you got yours. If it's from Amazon, maybe you can have them ship a replacement part? But if it's from a brick a mortar physical store, then you can try asking the store, but somehow I don't think they will be as obliging. Gold
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Post by cupnoodles on Oct 10, 2014 9:33:27 GMT -5
Thank you for the review Gold. I have this robot and love it. It has been a great year for me and my robot collection. I am very happy with Trider, the Daltanious re-release, Danguard, and the Layzner MkII.
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Post by reVolVer on Oct 10, 2014 9:50:37 GMT -5
In my opinion.. the best robot gokin so far.. well...in terms of your money's worth. Less than 200usd with that big box, lots add-ons/accessories, that multiple transformations...the heavy diecast on Tryder figure.. whew.. And mine's arrived in perfect condition. i have nothing to ask for with this release. Finally, U gave what fans wanted for years. A modern toy, its never been done by anyone. Thumbs up for Bandai.
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Post by reVolVer on Oct 10, 2014 10:23:34 GMT -5
A quick look at the Soul Stage - Act Soul of Chogokin display base Personally though, after opening and displaying 3, I don’t like this stand that much (yeah… I know) . I dunno, after all the hype, it seems kind of bland. I guess it works better with Metal Build Figures but as far as SOCs go, it sort of lacks something. Lights maybe? Name plate slots? Stickers?!! If you’re on the fence for this thing, I would say skip it. Gold Probably we all got used to with SOCs having thier own personalized or customized display base with nameplate or add-on thingy (like GX-31's mini CBF or Daitarns tank weapon rack).. it gives a SOC a certain uniqueness... Bandai making this standard display base certainly lacks that appeal...
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Post by tetsuryu on Oct 10, 2014 11:14:33 GMT -5
I think the Soul Stage is handy for the older SoCs that didn't go out of their way to enable you to place ALL the accessories on the racks they already came with. For something like the GX-66 or GX-65 it's certainly redundant.
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Post by Gold on Oct 11, 2014 3:15:03 GMT -5
I think it's mostly the nameplate issue, but now that I think about it, that stand in the back seems all too "real robot" styled too. We're all used to seeing the SOC accessories either on the sides or the base. Rarely hanging on the back. The design of the back rack seems to fit in better with Gundams.
Gold
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Oct 11, 2014 7:44:49 GMT -5
I think it's mostly the nameplate issue, but now that I think about it, that stand in the back seems all too "real robot" styled too. We're all used to seeing the SOC accessories either on the sides or the base. Rarely hanging on the back. The design of the back rack seems to fit in better with Gundams. Gold Which is why I think this stand could work great in conjunction with the SoC Irongear tall SoC, fits the real robot look and esthetics. If you don't display yours action posed, you could buy the soul stage, since GX-48 didn't come with a stand or a nameplate. Should look good.
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Oct 11, 2014 19:08:15 GMT -5
Saw a Trider displayed in a comic/toy shop today, doing that funny "smooth criminal" pose that Gold pointed out... man, ok he was not gonna shelf-dive or anything, but you can't display it that way, it's ridiculous unless you choose to action pose him, that way it should keep the position. But it will take you more space on the shelf too. Has anyone found a way to tighten the ankles or some other method to avoid him tipping forward?
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Post by clayrebel on Oct 11, 2014 22:22:21 GMT -5
Could just be mine but, I found that by not notching the foot at all, locking it in place has helped tremendously. I have mine in a neutral standing pose too, and it never tilts forward, ever. unless you shake the hell out of the display shelf that is.
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Nov 20, 2014 22:18:38 GMT -5
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 22, 2014 15:28:05 GMT -5
Yeah but the cheapest shipping is $67. Almost $200 shipped.
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Post by chachipower on Dec 14, 2014 3:26:09 GMT -5
I just ordered Tryder for $146 on amazon with free shipping! Cheapest ive seen, still in stock
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Post by ninjahandz on Dec 14, 2014 21:01:18 GMT -5
HLJ now has this item on sale for around $110! Beast deal ever!
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 14, 2014 21:09:45 GMT -5
Not with shipping. I think Amazon still has it the lowest. }D
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Post by ninjahandz on Dec 14, 2014 21:39:26 GMT -5
Yeah but since I already have a few items on my pile, additional shipping for this item comes to less than $15. So the entire thing should be somewhere around $125. A great deal in my opinion. Just hope I don't get a scratched one
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Post by treatment on Dec 14, 2014 22:47:08 GMT -5
I just ordered Tryder for $146 on amazon with free shipping! Cheapest ive seen, still in stock If you're not in a hurry to get it shipped right away, HLJ's got it for 12,500y until 12/25 6pm japan-time: www.hlj.com/product/BAN984444Private Warehouse ftw!
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Post by tetsuryu on Dec 15, 2014 9:13:12 GMT -5
Not with shipping. I think Amazon still has it the lowest. Only if you live in North America, apparently.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 15, 2014 10:48:17 GMT -5
Not with shipping. I think Amazon still has it the lowest. Only if you live in North America, apparently. True. }D
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Post by zman on Dec 15, 2014 11:34:48 GMT -5
OK, so who was the RJ member that told me that Trider would be super hot that supply would likely run out. He was so adamant that Trider would never go on sale/clearance. In your face! j/k No I'm not. Maybe
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