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Post by dme3o on Mar 9, 2007 14:20:11 GMT -5
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 9, 2007 14:36:54 GMT -5
I have Max and Tiga (Thanks, Carlo) but I went with the Medicom for the C-Type...I have the B-type Bandai. I never realized how the shoulders don't really fit as well as the Medicom, thanks for the Pic, Changetter. I'll look at my B-type and see if it is like that. I know from looking at My Bandai Kuugas that they are not as nice as the Timehouse ones.
You would happen to have pics of those comparing the two, would you? My stuff, as Carlo can attest to is incarcerated in their coffins waiting for the faithful day deliverance.
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Post by changetter123 on Mar 9, 2007 15:13:38 GMT -5
I do have both Bandai and Timehouse's Kuuga but would have to dig them out... In the meantime... I just have to take both of them together.   |
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Post by gort on Mar 9, 2007 19:57:41 GMT -5
Cool pics, Changetter. I've been tempted by the Bandai Max, how's the articulation compared to the Medicom stuff?
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 9, 2007 20:41:26 GMT -5
Articulation is the same as all the other Bandai Ultraman-er Ultramen? They use the same light up head armature in all the Bandai 12" 1/6 figures, just like Kuuga, they all have light-up eyes and stuff.
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Post by changetter123 on Mar 10, 2007 0:20:10 GMT -5
The rubber suit make them hard to stand a pose that's for all Bandai's figure, Medicom's a little better, the only thing that's bothering me is that you can't turn the head around.
If you want the Max, there's one on eBay right now, under $100 USD shipped.
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Post by gort on Mar 13, 2007 13:33:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the info and the heads up, but I'm probably going to pick up a Medicom first, Max may come a little down the line.
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 13, 2007 15:45:20 GMT -5
that's what I hate about this game. When you get a chance to own a piece you really need to get it or prepare to bend over later or be in a world of misery for not getting it and now is unable to get it. I sure there are times waiting will pay off, i.e. snatching a deal out of eBay or from a collector liquidating, etc. But otherwise if you don't get it now, count on it to be almost twice the money. This unfortunately bods true for these 1/6 figures more than anything else. They are so limited and so hard to find.
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Post by changetter123 on Mar 14, 2007 12:03:24 GMT -5
Anyone thinking about picking up a Medicom 1/6 Fake Ultraseven and Nise Ultraman let me know, I'm thinking about selling my extra one.
Both brand new still sealed.
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Post by Ben-Ohki on Mar 14, 2007 16:18:07 GMT -5
Heh heh - that Dyna's really cool. One thing I don't understand about the bigger figures is how people have this continual love for non-poseable figures and why they pay out the nose for them (I guess it's like people who collect vintage vinyl figures)... Can someone tell me about the Kyomoto figures that were out a few years back? They retailed for like $100 when they came out... I'm told they were ridiculously huge figures tho - is that all there is to it? People just wanted "Soul of Vinyl?" Ben, What I can't understand is why someone has to knock someone else's interest? I mean so what if they want to collect non-poseable or vintage vinyl? To that person, it's important. Perhaps for my own interest, I wouldn't go that way but that doesn't mean I should put it down. Reason being that there is someone else out there who wants it. And "paying through the nose" is based on a certain point of view. $100 for you might be a lot but perhaps not for the other collector. Or, maybe it is a lot but for that person it is well justified. So, I think it best to just be thankful that there are all types of merchandise for all types of people that make it rewarding to each individual/group. I myself like statues due to the craftsmanship and detail and treat each item (toy/book/statue/etc.) as an art piece Don't hate on it. Regarding your Kyomoto query: I have Ultraseven. I had Ultraman C-Type which I was going to customize. it's not bad. At the the time it was great. But now the sculpting is kind of "soft". They look great in a line up. Just like the "Fierce Legends of Super Robots" by Marmit. But again. If that's what you like, then GREAT. If that's not what you want, then let someone else enjoy it. No need to put that line/type of collector down. They are NOT making you buy it and they are NOT making you "pay through the nose". Something else I don't understand is why everybody always responds to my post as if I was personally insulting them (am I really?).  No, I just really wanted to know why there was this interest in giant "jumbo style" thing going on. That's all. Oh and, by the way, I wound up buying a Kyomoto Ultraman Tiga (he's one of my favourite Ultra heroes). And I'm loving it. But I also paid only $30 - it was a no-brainer - I had to get it! |
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 14, 2007 17:51:03 GMT -5
Ben, it is like why people buy the heroes collection, all vinyl, limited articulation, average sculpt and they cost around $10 each, to some that may be $10 that can go somewhere else. However, these are highly popular toys. Stores can not keep enough of them in stock. So I think, as I always think. People buy the darnedest things. I buy the darnedest things, you buy the darnedest things...It is not for us to judge what people spend their own money on, however like you said you are curious as to what makes them popular? Well, to each every spender their may have different reasons. They may like the color, the pose, the details, it may be the only toy representation they know of or can afford. So their can be volumes that can be written as to why they buy this and that. I'm confused by a lot of the vintage sales. I understand that they are rare and popular, but $3500 for a toy that is not very appealing to me? But it is not my place to question, just to watch.
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Post by sketcher on Mar 14, 2007 22:59:39 GMT -5
I'm one of those guys that buys vintage, but only if it fits the budget, which is non-existent at the moment, but I can not, and will not, pay some of the prices that I see. I think the most I ever paid for a toy was 250. Daibaron? Sure I want one. I had one back when I was little, but I'll be damned if I will pay thousands for ANY toy. So why do folks buy what they buy? That is a difficult answer to give, and it will be different from every collector. We all have different tastes in toys and characters that appeal to us. I don't care much about articulation when I am putting a toy on the shelf. I don't really "play" with my toys. Sure I pose them and change their stance on the shelf from time to time, but static characters are nice sometimes, as well. I have many vinyl toys that are pretty much only articulated at the shoulder and leg, sometimes not even that much, but they are still some of my favorite toys for shelf presence. This is not to say that I don't enjoy grabbing the Chogokin Ultraman figures and playing with the varied poses that they can assume. I guess this is no real answer to your question, Ben, because I can't really explain the appeal for me. Speaking of Chogokin Ultraman figures, I updated the post on page 3 of this thread with a bunch of close-up shots of the GD series, as well as some others I have in my collection. Enjoy. robotjapan.proboards12.com/index.cgi?board=BandaiPowerRangers&action=display&thread=1170977789&page=3 |
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Post by gort on Mar 15, 2007 11:07:18 GMT -5
that's what I hate about this game. When you get a chance to own a piece you really need to get it or prepare to bend over later or be in a world of misery for not getting it and now is unable to get it. I sure there are times waiting will pay off, i.e. snatching a deal out of eBay or from a collector liquidating, etc. But otherwise if you don't get it now, count on it to be almost twice the money. This unfortunately bods true for these 1/6 figures more than anything else. They are so limited and so hard to find. To true, I hate to pass up on a good deal, but sometimes to many come along at the same time and/or the budget gives out. I usually make a note of how much it was then and if I can't get it for a similar amount later... well there's always something else. On the other topic here; I sometimes wonder why I like some articulation in my toys. As Sketcher mentioned, it doesn’t really seem to matter once it’s stood on the shelf but for some reason I just like it. I don’t need a lot, I have plenty of vinyls with two or three points of articulation, and most of my vintage and Megazords only move at the shoulders, but it’s enough.. At least by staying clear of the non-articulated stuff it’s one less thing to worry about in my budget ;D Anyway, on the subject of vinyl, here's the first six (?) Ultra brothers by Bandai  (btw, thanks for the Chogokin update, Sketcher. I just scored my first, GD-58, at a price I couldn't refuse) |
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Post by sketcher on Mar 15, 2007 13:00:39 GMT -5
(btw, thanks for the Chogokin update, Sketcher. I just scored my first, GD-58, at a price I couldn't refuse) Nice pic! Got all the bros covered there. Make sure and post up some pics of the GD when he arrives. Congratulations on the score. |
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Post by sketcher on Mar 15, 2007 13:03:54 GMT -5
You know, looking at that pic makes me think of picking up another GD-58 and making a custom Zophy/Zoffy. It should be relatively simple to achieve. The bumps on ths shoulders would be the only difficult part to do. Hmm. If Bandai won't make it, then perhaps I will.  |
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 15, 2007 13:24:07 GMT -5
You know, looking at that pic makes me think of picking up another GD-58 and making a custom Zophy/Zoffy. It should be relatively simple to achieve. The bumps on ths shoulders would be the only difficult part to do. Hmm. If Bandai won't make it, then perhaps I will. Good idea, Sketcher. I think you can make the bumps fairly easily. That seems to be the only difference between the two. I say roll up some Sculpey (silver) bake it and cut into little nipples and super glue...Tada...;D |
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Post by gort on Mar 15, 2007 18:11:16 GMT -5
Nice idea, a couple of paint mods and the 'bumps' and it'd look pretty close  |
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Post by sketcher on Mar 20, 2007 14:07:37 GMT -5
Probably the last toy purchase for me for some time. Version 3 Bandai Chogokin Ultraseven. I also added this to the ultra-gokin post on page 3.  |
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Post by gort on Mar 20, 2007 18:02:02 GMT -5
Nice score! How do the vintage chogokin Ultras compare to the modern releases in terms of die-cast content and overall 'heft'? I just got my GD-58 and I have to say I'm impressed.
Great work on the ultra-gokin post as well, fantastic photos and a really informative reference. Thanks a lot, Sketcher.
(and a reminder that I really need to add a representation of Ultraman Leo to my collection, great suit design)
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Post by sketcher on Mar 20, 2007 18:42:36 GMT -5
Thanks, Gort! The vintage pieces vary depending on the release. For instance, the GA, version 1 series, are mostly die-cast, except the arms and head, while the version 3 stuff has plastic legs from the knee down. They are shorter than the GDs as well, coming in at around 5 inches tall. On another note, the Eidai Grip Leo I scored almost a month ago, should be coming in the next couple weeks. YahooJapan auction transactions take forever.  |
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