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Post by OzmaLee on Jul 11, 2014 12:22:04 GMT -5
Oh sorry. Just some general input on the toy from a Hello Kitty lover's point of view. (Not me but my wife) c",) I showed her a pic of this when it was first announced and she said it is hello kitty but not something she'd buy. I guess she's more into the stuffed toy type where you could squeeze it and cuddle. Ewww! Lol!
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Post by Mazinish on Jul 11, 2014 12:22:53 GMT -5
My wife is a Hello Kitty lover but after showing this to her she said Hello Kitty loses it's cute factor being metal. I think she has a point. I don't know if you were responding to me or not. I was talking about kantam Robo in my post above (I edited it to reflect that). As far as what your wife said about hello kitty, I don't think it loses it's cute factor, but I agree it isn't really "hello kitty" - it's not supposed to be though, it's supposed to be a chogokin that looks like hello kitty, and it does that very well! I'm actually seriously contemplating buying one with its old school base and all. It's supposed to be a mecha driven by hello kitty. |
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Post by greengetterguy on Jul 11, 2014 12:28:46 GMT -5
I factually know many many full growns who like Hello Kitty line secretly...like a sick guilty pleasure. We buy it for our wives GFs, andour daughters when actually we really are buying it for ourselves. he he he.  . You know who you are!! guilty as charged!! Hello Kitty is so darn cute, cool and charming. Hello Kitty Chogokinized? Oh hell yes,that,s a recipe for success. |
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Jul 11, 2014 13:46:51 GMT -5
I don't know if you were responding to me or not. I was talking about kantam Robo in my post above (I edited it to reflect that). As far as what your wife said about hello kitty, I don't think it loses it's cute factor, but I agree it isn't really "hello kitty" - it's not supposed to be though, it's supposed to be a chogokin that looks like hello kitty, and it does that very well! I'm actually seriously contemplating buying one with its old school base and all. It's supposed to be a mecha driven by hello kitty. Yes, I know. And it's pretty bad ass for what it is. I honestly like it. |
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Post by Philo Beddoe on Jul 11, 2014 13:47:44 GMT -5
Speaking of which I saw it drop to just above $40 on Amazon and waited hoping it would drop below and it went back up. Serves my greedy a$$ right.
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Post by greengetterguy on Jul 11, 2014 16:58:19 GMT -5
Speaking of which I saw it drop to just above $40 on Amazon and waited hoping it would drop below and it went back up. Serves my greedy a$$ right. Me too. I got it PreO at BBTS but if Amazon goes crazy , then im in for another one |
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Post by Philo Beddoe on Jul 12, 2014 10:20:22 GMT -5
$40.69 at Amazon. Might have to grab a few this time.
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jul 12, 2014 14:00:09 GMT -5
I wonder what are the chances this Hello Kitty goes the way of Super Robot Chogokin Katam Robo?(AKA Green Crayon Robot). Its still available at Amiami and HLJ so sales might not be as good as Bandai expected?
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Post by tetsuryu on Jul 12, 2014 14:04:48 GMT -5
Well not every 'bot can be like Daltanious in terms of sales.
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Post by antares on Jul 12, 2014 14:43:07 GMT -5
For $40, I'm in for the novelty of it.
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Post by Gold on Jul 27, 2014 1:19:38 GMT -5
Hi all, here's a quick look at the 40th Anniversary Hello Kitty Chogokin.       To remove the plastic sheet on Kitty's neck, just lift her head up and tug, the plastic is pre-cut.  Well... now here's something I never thought I would buy and enjoy.  Even from just holding the box, you can already tell it's heavy. Diecast all around except for the arms, hands, the red ribbon and canopy on her head. Very impressive weight given the relatively low price point. Weighs roughly 411 Grams!  Display base  Optional parts are all stored underneath.   Hello Kitty pilot figure does not sport any articulation ,sadly.  Pushing the button on the back of the left ear pops out the ribbon to the front and opens up the canopy at the same time.  The eye changing gimmick is done by pressing the button inside the c0ckpit.  Normal  Active (? Not sure what it's really called)  Angry  Chogokin Kitty also comes with spring-loaded rocket punch fists.  She also transforms into "Drive Mode" via the wheels on her behind folding down.  Metal wheels all around.  Her "Drive Mode" actually looks like her iconic "sitting pose". lol...  Attaching the ribbon parts to her feet puts Chogokin Hello Kitty in Dive mode.   Optional parts on her display base help with the pose.  The ribbon can also be transfigured into "wings" on her back for "flight mode"   As great as this toy is, there are a few negatives. -The legs, even though ratchet-jointed, don't seem quite strong enough to hold the top heavy figure. Don't expect to be able to leave the figure action-posed very well aside from the standing pose. The good news is that the joints do hold up for the "swimming pose". -The rocket punches have hair-triggers. They can pop off even from just moving the arm. -Speaking of the arms, the articulation is limited to just straight cuts, no side articulation or elbow joints. Still, this figure has so much metal and cool features on it, it takes the edge off some of the negatives. Plus the low price really sweetens the deal. Man, now I'm kind of wishing I picked up the Chogokin Panda Z a few years back, that would look great next to this.  Gold |
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jul 27, 2014 2:23:29 GMT -5
Thanks for pointing out the negatives, Gold... Hello Kitty still never had it better... |
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Jul 27, 2014 5:58:51 GMT -5
Darn it Gold... now this thing is really growing on me, specially those changing eyes... Heh, time will tell, the price is absolutely reasonable |
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Post by guanaco on Jul 28, 2014 21:59:30 GMT -5
Preordered mine cant wait for my Hello kitty chogokin. Even if my fellow robot entusiast whant to kick my butt.
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Post by gogglev on Jul 30, 2014 16:02:41 GMT -5
Got mine today. This is one of the greatest things i've bought all year. Heres hoping for a black version!  Chogokin Hello Kitty by siningy, on Flickr |
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Post by guanaco on Jul 30, 2014 22:49:31 GMT -5
Lucky you just got a notice farol amazon that they ran out of stock, think i will just have to wait a little longer
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Aug 15, 2014 1:17:09 GMT -5
I got mine from Amazon yesterday... It is worth every penny AND more... Bandai HOMERUN!!! |
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Post by greengetterguy on Aug 15, 2014 22:23:44 GMT -5
Good to hear. I got mine sitting in BBTSs warehouse.
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Post by GEN1AUTOBOT on Sept 6, 2014 16:31:05 GMT -5
Got mine from Amazon for my 21 month old daughter. As soon as I saw the video from Chachipower, I knew that I had to have this Gokin. It is heavy and cute as well. I have it proudly displayed on my shelf with my other SOC's. Additionally, the price versus weight is very reasonable. For those of you sitting on the fence, don't.It's Hello Kitty for goodness sake. Need I say more?
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Sept 6, 2014 16:53:21 GMT -5
Hello Kitty in Mazinger Z Form ! Rocket Punch, I wish they re-issue Panda Z and Doreamon...  |
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