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Post by xiombarg on Oct 5, 2007 23:22:50 GMT -5
Undervalued toys or figures periodically jump to my attention when I come across these prized gems being sold on Ebay, priced far less than what I feel they are worth. So I'm curious what you guys feel fits this category.
Here's a couple of mine:
1) The "Conversion Kit" This never ceases to blow my mind that this set usually sells for less than a hundred bucks. It just makes no sense to me! The only conclusion I can come to is that people don't know what it is. So for those that don't know, it's a Destroid mecha set that lets you put armor and guns onto a metal skeleton to build a Macross Destroid Tomahawk, Spartan, or Defender of your choice! And you can do combinations of different guns too! The bonus is that the articulation is really good also (for what it is).
2) Max Factory Godanner These still sell on Ebay for $140!!! Are you kidding me??? This is only possibly the most beautiful piece of contemporary gokin out there. In all honesty, it really is incredible. I can't believe they are still on the market, let alone selling for such a low price. It's almost disturbing.
3) McFarlane Toys 12" Mandarin Spawn It's art. And it's only $40 (or less). I don't know if there has ever been a sculpt or paint job that is as awesomely inspired as this Mandarin Spawn figure (not the new Spawn 2 series either). When I show friends or guests my robot/figure display they ask about this one every single time without fail.
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Post by KingboyD on Oct 5, 2007 23:53:19 GMT -5
I gotta disagree with you, X. I think that the Godannar is overpriced. Granted, I don't own one and never saw it in person (so maybe my opinion would change once I did), but isn't that a bit much for a 6 inch figure (it is only 6 inches, right?)? I've been anxious to pick one up, but I can't find one at what I consider a reasonable price. I do agree that it is visually stunning, but that's a hell of a lot of money, at least to me.
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Post by krimpov on Oct 6, 2007 2:07:05 GMT -5
Granted, I don't own one and never saw it in person (so maybe my opinion would change once I did) It probably would. More like 8". Almost 11" if you count the flames (pointing upward). And then there's that 17" long sword.
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Post by Chen on Oct 6, 2007 9:37:41 GMT -5
Yeah Godannar is woefully under valued, I blame it on no new series and the fact it doesn't have a fan base as large as Goagaigar and Mazinkaiser (which I think the MF toy is inferior too Godannar IMHO).
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Post by xiombarg on Oct 6, 2007 9:43:42 GMT -5
Yeah, Krimpov is right. All the Max Factory gokins are around 8". Keep in mind that when I say these figures are undervalued, I mean relatively speaking when compared to similar figures or products.
Godanner (and all the Max Factory gokins really) are given attention to surface detail second to none, but the Godanner is the best.
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Post by krimpov on Oct 6, 2007 13:24:05 GMT -5
I would add Yamato's Giant Robo to the list. It's not the best gohkin there is, but it looks great, it's heavy and it's dirt cheap. Sure, articulation could be much better, but it does the job. It's no Revoltech, but it doesn't really matter anyway. He doesn't need extreme posability. Giant Robo is not like all those little modern acrobatic show-offs. He's like a walking mountain. He spots its target, walks in and punch it in the face. (Yes, mountains do that. So watch you back next time you go hiking.)
If you search a little and keep an eye on eBay, I think you can get that gem for something like $20 plus shipping. Not so long ago, someone was selling both versions (missiles and bazooka) for fifteen bucks each right here on this board. He might still have them for sale. Darn, if you don't already have one then run to the Buy & Sell section and jump on that baby! 'Cause that Robo's not getting enough love, I tell you.l
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Post by lurkerx on Oct 6, 2007 14:31:43 GMT -5
I personally do not think Godannar is undervalued. When you think about it $180 is the initial issue price of most all max factory gokins, from GGGG to godannar. So rather than saying that godannar is undervalued I'm more inclined to say that it is valued appropriately and that the Max GGGG as well as the Mazinkaiser is over valued. As far as the Mcfarlane figure, I think $40 ok for what it is which is a nicely sculpted flashy figure with sub par plastic as well as poor quality control [pretty much the standard for any Mcfarlane toys] Anyway, I've been meaning to pick godannar up someday soon after my downsizing so I'm happy with its "non-inflated" price
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Post by mpchi on Oct 6, 2007 18:08:38 GMT -5
Granted, I don't own one and never saw it in person (so maybe my opinion would change once I did) It probably would. More like 8". Almost 11" if you count the flames (pointing upward). And then there's that 17" long sword. LOL ;D, but yet so true. I think Godannar's undervalue may have more to do with the show. Don't seem like its a very well received anime show, due to its amount of fan service. Like it didn't appeal to people that appreciate a straight no nonsense action robot show. At least thats kind of the impression I get. Though fan service aside, I actually think its a very good super robot anime with a lot of nods on old school shows. Quite hot blooded too, with a good ending no less. But when fans are not as abundant, it can hurt the sales for sure. And yeah, the toy is very awesome. Don't like the paint chip, but poses the best out of all my gokin toys. Its kind of like a revoltech with diecast when it comes to poses. Nothing else quite like it. Its pricey, but don't think its overpriced, especially when a Aoshima regular Getter 2 can go for 12800yen these days.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Oct 7, 2007 0:01:19 GMT -5
I own the Godannar, and it is a beautifull piece - but not a $200 USD piece. I would not mind paying what I paid for it initially, about $120 if I remember correctly, just like the Max Factory Mazinkaiser. So I still consider anything over $140 too high for what it is worth... IMHO.
}D
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Post by joydivision on Oct 8, 2007 11:39:16 GMT -5
aoshima does a expensive crappy getter mass produced and everybody gets it. MF does one of the best modern toys like godanner and almost nobody cares. Even tough most people never held one MF gokin and despite many praises from other collectors about their quality they still are very reluctant to admit MF toys have outstanding quality.
it is like thinking rolex are the best watches in the world!
one thing that surpised me is how cms goshogun has been called toy of the year and new vintage when mf toys are much better in every way.
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Post by demizer on Oct 8, 2007 12:29:13 GMT -5
I agree on the Conversion Macross kit.It's bigger in scale than the individual Spartan,Tomahawk etc.and is a damn nice mecha set.I'd also like to add the Ertl 1/18 GOGO mach 5 and Racer-X pieces.While not Japanese per-se,they are accurate,have alot of gimmicks,weigh a ton,and are dirt cheap.Around $20.00 each.I think better than the Uni-Five's and U-5 is one of my fav producers.
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Post by quest on Oct 10, 2007 23:07:37 GMT -5
id agree with the giant robo gokins...$20 a piece for some HEAVY chunks of metal.
i'd also add the black japanese megazords (Hurricanger and Gao Ranger specifically). Huge, heavy, great detail and finishing and can usually be found for around $100 (Gouraisempuujin set) and $70 (Black Gaoking) plus shipping
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Post by xiombarg on Oct 14, 2007 21:51:51 GMT -5
I guess when it comes to the subject of "undervalued", maybe this isn't so much a financial question as much as how much recognition it gets from collectors as being something noteworthy.
So here's one that gets mentioned rarely, and is even disregarded by the very core of the series collectors who should celebrate its creation. I can't say that's it's always undervalued monetarily only because the price seems to fluctuate a lot.
Zoids Ligerzero KZ01-DX set (king of flexible). As has been said, this is what Zoids should have been all along. No crappy motors, no model building, it has metal content, excellent articulation, and three removable sets of cool armor. It's kind of like the Conversion Kit for Zoids. My only wish was that Tomy would have have released a Ligerphoenix armor set. The price on this moves around a lot. I've seen it sell on Ebay for as little as $50 USD, but I've seen it sell as high as $200 also. I love the packaging too.
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Post by paladin on Oct 15, 2007 11:05:10 GMT -5
Shut up, you! I've been TRYING so hard to stay away from Zoids all these years. Do not entice me to start another line! ;D
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Post by xiombarg on Oct 15, 2007 13:25:25 GMT -5
Shut up, you! I've been TRYING so hard to stay away from Zoids all these years. Do not entice me to start another line! ;D ;D
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Post by thebigr on Oct 16, 2007 16:54:06 GMT -5
I agree on the Conversion Macross kit.It's bigger in scale than the individual Spartan,Tomahawk etc.and is a damn nice mecha set. agree completely- that set was one i really regret selling!!! i think it goes for so cheap lately because of the examples that are available for sale. Most i've seen (granted, i'm not actively looking for one!!) have either missing parts, broken parts, or a box with some damage. but as with many godaikins, if you buy multiple pieces missing parts, with a little patience, you can have a complete one in no time for cheap cheap!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Oct 16, 2007 20:11:25 GMT -5
I did NOT know it is a different scale! Wow.....
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Post by demizer on Oct 24, 2007 0:11:14 GMT -5
Yeah and the individual mechs are more detailed I guess because they have a gokin skeleton and a more intricate outer shell system.
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Post by Yom on Nov 13, 2007 4:49:02 GMT -5
1/ Yamato's Giant Robo
2/ Godannar
;D
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Post by ancer on Nov 19, 2007 1:23:25 GMT -5
I was just thinking that may be under-valued isn't the right word may be it should be called under appreciated. Like Godannar - its a great figure but its not appreciated. I really like it I'm surprized to have found it for a lot less than the retail price. Also yamato's Giant Robo and X Plus Robby the Robot . nobody really talks about them here but the X plus Robby, though not super articulated , looks great in both the black and grey version. Its a very heavy robot and for me worth the price. Giant Robo is so very heavy and looks really nice. Again it lacks articulation but it worth the $20 i paid for each version.
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