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Post by optimusprimesg on Jun 3, 2014 11:16:44 GMT -5
Thank you OzmaLee =) Robot Lover/Fighter, Toy Sta is a Singapore based online toy seller who sells on facebook mainly to local customers. They do rent a stall at the weekly flea market on Sundays. That was when I picked up GX-65 at a reasonable price. Here's their facebook page for your reference. www.facebook.com/toysta2011?fref=ts
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jun 4, 2014 1:03:57 GMT -5
Thank you OzmaLee =) Robot Lover/Fighter, Toy Sta is a Singapore based online toy seller who sells on facebook mainly to local customers. They do rent a stall at the weekly flea market on Sundays. That was when I picked up GX-65 at a reasonable price. Here's their facebook page for your reference. www.facebook.com/toysta2011?fref=tsAhhh, ok Charles... Thanks for the link...
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Post by Philo Beddoe on Jun 8, 2014 20:02:01 GMT -5
Pre-ordered mine from Anime Island back in March and am still waiting for them to get them in. NEVER AGAIN.
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Post by OzmaLee on Jun 8, 2014 21:32:06 GMT -5
Wow. That's a long time for them to receive their stock. Even BBTS has them in stock already and they're usually last.
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jun 8, 2014 23:24:26 GMT -5
Ouch... And on top of that, Anime Island asks for a 20% down payment or full payment... Don`t they?
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Post by Philo Beddoe on Jun 9, 2014 0:12:43 GMT -5
Ouch... And on top of that, Anime Island asks for a 20% down payment or full payment... Don`t they? Yep...they sure do. 20%+ the cost of shipping.
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Post by cridae on Jun 10, 2014 2:15:01 GMT -5
Price drop at Amiami (JPY 15,980), it's now sold out.
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jun 13, 2014 21:17:30 GMT -5
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Post by nikodiablo on Jun 13, 2014 21:43:28 GMT -5
Darn! And I paid pretty much in full with just pre-order discount, on top of that I still got hit by 33% import duty Note to self: When a recolor is released, wait a while until a discount is announced... Probably not applicable on the upcoming reissue of Voltes though...
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jun 13, 2014 21:54:50 GMT -5
Darn! And I paid pretty much in full with just pre-order discount, on top of that I still got hit by 33% import duty Note to self: When a recolor is released, wait a while until a discount is announced... Probably not applicable on the upcoming reissue of Voltes though... Ouch on the duty... But agree on Voltes V. Im not taking any chances on that release...
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Post by Ross McCollector on Jun 29, 2014 10:51:40 GMT -5
Just couple of pics.
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Post by Gold on Jun 30, 2014 11:49:10 GMT -5
Hi gang, here's a quick look at Soul of Chogokin GX-65 Daitarn 3. The tray lay out for the accessories has been complete changed from the Gx-53. Mainly due to the new display base added to the lot. Mach Patrol is almost the same except for the slightly brighter red painted parts. Gx-65 on the left. Comparison with the Gx-53 Primary differences would be -Gold chromed fins on his helmet -Gold painted eyes -Grey painted face (silver on the Gx-53) -Grey shoulder pads (silver on the Gx-53) -Grey belt buckle (silver on the Gx-53) -Lighter (brighter?) shades of blue, red and yellow all around (including on the accessories), even on the yellow plastic parts -Opening up Daitarn's back seems to have less friction on the hinges in the front chest area now. I didn't scratch the paint up like I did with the Gx-53. -New display base. Daifighter Daitank Display base The option to slap on the accessories to the tank treads like how it was done on the Gx-53 is still available (according to the manual). Overall... not bad if you haven't got the Gx-53, but totally passable if you already have the first release. The set offers nothing new in terms of accessories sans the display base and lighter colors. The new colors are nicer to look at and is generally more Anime accurate but the new gold-chromed fins doesn't work well with the remaining yellow parts. It just seems to throw the whole set off. Personally, I will probably chose the Gx-65 to display with the other SOCs mainly because I like the colors here better (they're more accurate to Daitarn's colors in the show). But I will probably swap out the gold fins for the fins from the Gx-53 if I do. I think this set would've been much better if they had included an optional "plain yellow" helmet fins if in case collectors didn't want the gold. Gold
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Jun 30, 2014 12:33:09 GMT -5
Nice review/comparison Gold!
I agree with you on that last point: they should have included an extra yellow crest. Apart from that, it's a decent release. Still wondering why they gave a new number to a repaint, though...
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Post by Lejam on Jun 30, 2014 13:34:32 GMT -5
Haaa. The review I was waiting for... Need to get this version and sell my Misb one.
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Post by Gold on Jun 30, 2014 22:45:39 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I totally agree, they should have just tagged this one as Gx-53R instead of Gx-65. Gold
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Post by actionawesome on Jul 1, 2014 0:44:37 GMT -5
This is one of the reviews I was waiting for too. Still wish they had chosen a different colour head crest.
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Post by chogokinabdul on Jul 1, 2014 2:02:43 GMT -5
same here I was waiting gold for your review !! I already have the original one but this is tempting aswell !! but with the cash problem I am having now !! I can't spend money on something I already have
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Post by Gold on Jul 1, 2014 2:09:59 GMT -5
Thanks guys, sorry it took so long, the kids are getting bigger now and they're starting to eat up my free time. lol. I can't really recommend this one, if you already have the first one and are on the fence about this, then it's passable. I don't think we all display the accessories on the shelves. Also, the base itself doesn't hold Daitarn anyways (unlike, say the regular SOC bases where you can put the figure on top). The very minor color changes aren't really enough to justify plunking down another $200+ bucks. Not unless you really plan to go all out and complete the Gx series and/or are a superfan of Daitarn. Gold
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jul 1, 2014 2:36:57 GMT -5
Ahhh, good old Gold... Nice and clear review/comparison...
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Post by KingboyD on Jul 2, 2014 9:55:33 GMT -5
Nice review, Gold. I gotta say, I much prefer the original from the photos. Hopefully the price of the GX-53 will come down now. I'd love to pick one up for under $200 shipped!
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