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Post by jmc on May 4, 2014 10:40:34 GMT -5
Hi,
I'm new to collecting the Soul of Chogokin line and was interested in getting some advice on a possible purchase. I love Combattler V but the current prices of the the revised one is crazy. So, is it worth getting the original GX-03 or save up for the the GX-50? In terms of dollars and sense the 03 would allow me to purchase more but what about quality? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by reVolVer on May 4, 2014 11:11:21 GMT -5
Yes absolutely. If youre asking this question 2 or 3 years ago, i would probably said no coz back then GX-50 was cheap at srp. right now u can even get a GX-03 as low as 60 t0 80usd. Gx-50 only has clear cockpits, new color, and a bit bulkier, not really that much a big difference to justify its current market price.
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Post by tetsuryu on May 4, 2014 11:46:35 GMT -5
Man, I hate myself for not picking up the GX-50 when it was reissued two years ago.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2014 13:05:21 GMT -5
It is a matter of taste, but coming from someone that has both versions GX-50 is the best.
It was redesigned for better proportions and articulation. In addition, weapons such as the Big Blast and Battle Garegga that were not included with GX-03 were included in this set.
That being said, GX-03 is a great purchase for entry level collectors.
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Post by mrclean08 on May 4, 2014 14:02:45 GMT -5
I did some research for you and it looks like the GX-03 averages around $100-130 mark, whereas the the GX-50 is around the $250-270 mark (although there are some sellers on eBay who are asking for ridiculous Buy-It-Now prices.).
If budget is your priority, then by all means, get the GX-03. The quality is great on both figures, and you can't go wrong with the GX-03. The GX-50 is more of a renewal version. I guess the best comparison I can make is GX-03 would be like a vehicle for necessity. And GX-50 would be a luxury vehicle. Depends on your priorities, and both really fulfill the need.
But to answer your question, in terms of dollars, you can't go wrong with the GX-03.
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Post by jmc on May 4, 2014 14:43:24 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. It helps to get some perspective. I love the character and I think in terms of expanding my collection then the 03 should do the trick.
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Post by greengetterguy on May 4, 2014 14:46:53 GMT -5
If you really want gx3 I would def get pre owned on the cheap. As in less then $100 USD shipped.
I personally would wait for gx 50 come out as rerelease for less then $200 shipped..It can def happen.
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Post by OzmaLee on May 4, 2014 15:22:57 GMT -5
I got the GX-50 before the GX-03 so I was already used to all the improvements prior to getting the latter. I remember getting the GX-50 for around $250 and the GX-03 for about $100. Personally I don't think the uprades/accessories were worth the extra $150 bucks plus the GX-03 Battle Jet comes with the wing cutters/blades but were not included with the GX-50. Go for the GX-03. It's a great starter piece for a good price.
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Post by B- on May 4, 2014 16:20:08 GMT -5
I ended up buying the cutters from a guy here to complete my GX-50.I wonder if the didnt include those with the GX-50 just to make teh GX-03 still buyable after GX-50 release,or for crazy people liek me that had to have the cutters.Actually you can get a GX-03 just about every other week on Anime Export for 69$ they pop up alot there.
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Post by jmc on May 4, 2014 19:28:13 GMT -5
I ended up buying the cutters from a guy here to complete my GX-50.I wonder if the didnt include those with the GX-50 just to make teh GX-03 still buyable after GX-50 release,or for crazy people liek me that had to have the cutters.Actually you can get a GX-03 just about every other week on Anime Export for 69$ they pop up alot there. Thanks so much for that. I'll check it out.
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Post by B- on May 4, 2014 19:56:00 GMT -5
I ended up buying the cutters from a guy here to complete my GX-50.I wonder if the didnt include those with the GX-50 just to make teh GX-03 still buyable after GX-50 release,or for crazy people liek me that had to have the cutters.Actually you can get a GX-03 just about every other week on Anime Export for 69$ they pop up alot there. Thanks so much for that. I'll check it out. There was one on there no more than 3 days ago,but they popo up alot there.
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Post by squall12 on May 4, 2014 20:42:37 GMT -5
i got mine gx3 for USD50 include shipping cant resist due to the cheap price it offer. lol
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Post by treatment on May 4, 2014 20:53:13 GMT -5
I think GX-03 is still worth it. Especially if you can get him under $80 shipped in New/Sealed or even A-status. Always wondered why the GX-50 is (still) too damn expensive when the "improvements" were really quite minor. I think at least Charles/OptimusPrimeSG had an old video-review of the GX-50 vs GX-03 somewhere in his yt-channel. But if you can score a GX-50 for $100 (or under) in at least A/A condition, that would be kewl. As such, GX-03 is still as good, imho. And also, the GX-03 comes in a nice black edition, too:
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Post by jmc on May 4, 2014 20:56:45 GMT -5
I think GX-03 is still worth it. Especially if you can get him under $80 shipped in New/Sealed or even A-status. Always wondered why the GX-50 is (still) too damn expensive when the "improvements" were really quite minor. I think at least Charles/OptimusPrimeSG had an old video-review of the GX-50 vs GX-03 somewhere in his yt-channel. But if you can score a GX-50 for $100 (or under) in at least A/A condition, that would be kewl. As such, GX-03 is still as good, imho. And also, the GX-03 comes in a nice black edition, too: Where can you find them at those prices?
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Post by treatment on May 4, 2014 21:10:57 GMT -5
For the GX-03? I think Anime-Export from time to time will list a GX-03 at 9000y or even less at times. Not sealed, of course. Jungle used to list a bunch of used GX-03, but not lately as much. Not sure about Mandarake and the others anymore. Oh, and I found Charles' old exasperated gx-50 review:
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Post by chogokinsnake on May 4, 2014 21:13:10 GMT -5
Love the black version, looks so cool.
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Post by jmc on May 4, 2014 21:24:45 GMT -5
For the GX-03? I think Anime-Export from time to time will list a GX-03 at 9000y or even less at times. Not sealed, of course. Jungle used to list a bunch of used GX-03, but not lately as much. Not sure about Mandarake and the others anymore. Oh, and I found Charles' old exasperated gx-50 review: Thanks I liked the review. i also checked out the sites. nothing today
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Post by greengetterguy on May 4, 2014 21:32:27 GMT -5
i got mine gx3 for USD50 include shipping cant resist due to the cheap price it offer. lol thats insane considering average SRC used to be around $50... Even I would have picked it up at that price!
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Post by treatment on May 4, 2014 21:34:40 GMT -5
Thanks I liked the review. i also checked out the sites. nothing today You're gonna have to wait until Thursday or Friday to look again, as it is currently Golden Week over in Japan right now and shops there are usually closed or at least half-open on their websites for it.
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Post by jmc on May 4, 2014 21:40:39 GMT -5
Thanks I liked the review. i also checked out the sites. nothing today You're gonna have to wait until Thursday or Friday to look again, as it is currently Golden Week over in Japan right now and shops there are usually closed or at least half-open on their websites for it. Thank you. I do have a lot to learn
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