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Post by chogo on Feb 16, 2019 1:10:52 GMT -5
Finally! After being scammed the first time I will stop complaining about missing it Instant PO Haha!! Oh yeah you were one of them!! Congrats finally you get it! See reissue for you of course!
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Post by chogo on Feb 16, 2019 1:17:47 GMT -5
Be nice if there’s some difference with this one but looks like an exact reissue. Prefer finish of Icarus. The chrome on this Voltron attracts fingerprints like glue and stays there until I clean it off real good. Can’t stand smudge marks my Voltrons get.
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 16, 2019 2:45:44 GMT -5
i dont think there will be any different its just a straight reissue , tho be ready for a street fight vs a lvl 10 boss if you want to preorder
people who missed it and people who want a 2nd or 3rd one will be going after it
do i need another GX-71 ? naah im going saving for an R version lol
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Post by Robocop on Feb 16, 2019 7:23:08 GMT -5
When will the PO starts?
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Post by bocasas on Feb 16, 2019 7:46:54 GMT -5
I don't think this will be particularly difficult to PO. Don't forget the first release was available everywhere at retail price even a few month after being released. Probably there will be enough reissue for everyone and some more. That being said I'm making my PO on day 1
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 16, 2019 11:05:44 GMT -5
I don't think this will be particularly difficult to PO. Don't forget the first release was available everywhere at retail price even a few month after being released. Probably there will be enough reissue for everyone and some more. That being said I'm making my PO on day 1
the first release was an introduction, alot of people didn't know about the SOC but thanks to the GX-71 and other releases that targeted the US, the line got alot more fans but when they realized how awesome the line is it was too late because the prices of GX-71 went up
now it will be complete chaos since alot of people well be looking for one, so be fast and careful lol
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Post by bleah on Feb 16, 2019 11:42:15 GMT -5
Finally! I'll get this. I've been holding off especially with the scalper prices. I'll get the Dairugger as well. Happy news!
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Post by greengetterguy on Feb 16, 2019 11:46:48 GMT -5
Yeah, there is a pent up demand for this figure and it's going to be wild.
So I'd be diligent on preordering this TRUE Masterpiece....
This SOC is heavy AF with metal and clickies just everywhere...an amazing gokin.
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Post by smokinchogokin on Feb 18, 2019 7:30:00 GMT -5
Word is they’re making the front legs on the blue and yellow lion plastic. I’m hoping it’s an unfounded rumor
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Post by voltes on Feb 18, 2019 7:59:18 GMT -5
Don't think so. On the display it say it'll be exactly the same as the original 2016 release so im sure it'll be the same(maybe improvements in small areas).
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Post by bleah on Feb 18, 2019 10:10:14 GMT -5
Word is they’re making the front legs on the blue and yellow lion plastic. I’m hoping it’s an unfounded rumor Where did this come from? Probably started by somebody trying to sell their piece at scalper prices.
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Post by kingdom2000toys on Feb 18, 2019 16:42:44 GMT -5
I don't think this will be particularly difficult to PO. Don't forget the first release was available everywhere at retail price even a few month after being released. Probably there will be enough reissue for everyone and some more. That being said I'm making my PO on day 1
the first release was an introduction, alot of people didn't know about the SOC but thanks to the GX-71 and other releases that targeted the US, the line got alot more fans but when they realized how awesome the line is it was too late because the prices of GX-71 went up
now it will be complete chaos since alot of people well be looking for one, so be fast and careful lol
Great point about the market. I missed out. My hope is that it is an exact reissue. If there were any QC issues... that would be the only improvements I would be after.
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Post by cyborgbushcricket on Feb 18, 2019 16:48:40 GMT -5
Don't think so. On the display it say it'll be exactly the same as the original 2016 release so im sure it'll be the same(maybe improvements in small areas). perhaps once improvement might be to ensure the black lion shoulder clips are easier to slide, one of mine was very tough initially but now they both work fine. I cannot stress enough just how magnificent soc voltron is. On top of it looking and feeling amazing it is a relatively simple transforming toy, that makes it a winner in my book.
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Post by dakardave on Feb 18, 2019 21:10:36 GMT -5
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Post by f360 on Feb 18, 2019 23:20:20 GMT -5
Word is they’re making the front legs on the blue and yellow lion plastic. I’m hoping it’s an unfounded rumor Where did this come from? Probably started by somebody trying to sell their piece at scalper prices. It came from toydaily. www.toysdaily.com/discuz/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=277532&extra=page%3D1&page=3I see this no more than just a rumor. And with "Product spec same as the original 2018 release!" posted at their toy fair poster, might as well just toss that rumor to the corner. Beside, this is just a reissue, not a 71R, so it will be released with the same msrp and specs.
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Post by kingdom2000toys on Feb 19, 2019 6:28:04 GMT -5
Where did this come from? Probably started by somebody trying to sell their piece at scalper prices. It came from toydaily. www.toysdaily.com/discuz/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=277532&extra=page%3D1&page=3I see this no more than just a rumor. And with "Product spec same as the original 2018 release!" posted at their toy fair poster, might as well just toss that rumor to the corner. Beside, this is just a reissue, not a 71R, so it will be released with the same msrp and specs. My thoughts exactly. Aside from better quality controls, they wouldn’t put in more engineering time into “upgrading” their designs. If they do that, might as well give it a new number. I think it’s just a re-issue if the same product. I won’t expect major upgrades until maybe 10 yrs later or something.
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 19, 2019 7:15:31 GMT -5
from my experience with SOCs, if the figure got an R then they slightly improved it, if its the same robot but with a different number then its completely new
other than that its just a straight reissue, so dont let any rumors get hyped for nothing
i also think Bandai wont shot them self in the foot, they will do a reissue then an R version to milk the hell out of us
ah worth to mention the GX-31V 40th anniversary version, got a slightly lighter shade of colors on the box but the figure it self is an identical twin for the first release, so dont worry
now about the GX-71 its one of the best SOCs EVER MADE, easily among the top 5 (out 88 including repaints lol) 1 tiny problem i had with mine but it was an instant fix that the spring on the front right leg of the yellow lion pop out but i put it back and its still there till today, the figure is rock solid and very articulated with alot of attention to details its also heavy in hand and among the tallest SOCs
so why im writing something most of you know ? just to make sure you dont miss out this time
will leave you with some old photos
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Post by xephon0930 on Feb 19, 2019 11:40:25 GMT -5
Now if only I can get a date on that preorder.
I am hoping to get it from Eknight or some place that has them.
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Post by mrclean08 on Feb 21, 2019 9:34:08 GMT -5
I called it and predicted a reissue from Bandai on GX-71, announced just in time to throw a wrench before Fantasy Jewel is able to complete their KO set with their black lion. Knew it.
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Post by nycprime on Feb 21, 2019 13:33:25 GMT -5
Anyone have an informed view on when the preorder would be available? I know a bunch of friends that are definitely in on this. Question is, do I need a 2nd?
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