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Post by ghosstryda on May 26, 2003 15:14:11 GMT -5
so whats the major difference between these two? aren't they both of the same mold? i know the matchbox one doesn't have any accessories or weapons. i remember the matchbox ones being made in japan as well. what do you prefer and why? are those "golion" clones from taiwan i keep seeing worth $50 new?  |
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Post by shaxper on May 26, 2003 16:37:51 GMT -5
There's more than that. There's the Chogokin version, a GoDaiKin version, a Matchbox version, a Lion-bot version, and a Trendmasters version.
I believe that's the order of quality, chogokin being best and Trendmasters being the worst, though I've never been given a detailed explanation. You can get a Lion-bot version for only $49.95 MIB, and I'd like to know how much worse it is.
Any thoughts?
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Post by mechapunk on May 27, 2003 8:37:54 GMT -5
There's more than that. There's the Chogokin version, a GoDaiKin version, a Matchbox version, a Lion-bot version, and a Trendmasters version. I am quite confused. Is the Chogokin version the same as with the POPY? ;D |
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Post by shaxper on May 27, 2003 9:37:59 GMT -5
Actually, the original may not have been considered a Chogokin (my fault for assuming) but yes, I meant the same as the Popy.
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Post by mechapunk on May 27, 2003 10:54:48 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for the clarification!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on May 27, 2003 12:06:38 GMT -5
Mecapunk,
My experience is that the Godaikin and the Popy version from 1981 are about the same and definately of the same quality. Those toys have all of the shooting features intact such as the shoulder missile launchers in the black lion shoulders and lion heads. Made in Japan.
Voltron/ Matchbox versions didn't shoot missiles and did not have the swords for the lions, missiles, and launchers. I believe some chrome in the joints of the lions and the tails is omitted in favor of the molded plastic colors. Made in Japan.
Trendmasters deleted the chrome and deleted many of the shooting features. I have heard that the quality took a dive. -Not made in Japan.
Trendmasters, the later releases, deleted the diecast metal and used plastic. -Not made in Japan.
Lionbot/ the Taiwan made toy has all of the missiles and swords as the first Popy release. The quality of the chrome and plastic and precision is average though. I found the leg joints to be fragile when you transform the toy. Lionbot is, though, a great value.
Hope that helps!
Regards,
Ed
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Post by shaxper on May 28, 2003 0:03:26 GMT -5
Most definately. Thanks!
Gots to gets me a Lionbot, me thinks!
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Post by ghosstryda on May 28, 2003 1:10:27 GMT -5
sweet review ed!!!  i now know what i wanna get! |
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on May 28, 2003 10:37:39 GMT -5
Glad you guys liked it  . Just be aware that some parts of the Lionbot are down right cheap. You will need to spend a little time adjusting the joints with a screw driver and doing touch-ups. But with Lionbot you have a great deal of toy to work with. Oh, the legs on mine fell off when shipped. Later I had to put a new screw and washer on it but it fixed up just a.o.k. -Ed |
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Post by mechapunk on May 28, 2003 11:37:13 GMT -5
Mecapunk, My experience is that the Godaikin and the Popy version from 1981 are about the same and definately of the same quality. Those toys have all of the shooting features intact such as the shoulder missile launchers in the black lion shoulders and lion heads. Made in Japan. Voltron/ Matchbox versions didn't shoot missiles and did not have the swords for the lions, missiles, and launchers. I believe some chrome in the joints of the lions and the tails is omitted in favor of the molded plastic colors. Made in Japan. Trendmasters deleted the chrome and deleted many of the shooting features. I have heard that the quality took a dive. -Not made in Japan. Trendmasters, the later releases, deleted the diecast metal and used plastic. -Not made in Japan. Lionbot/ the Taiwan made toy has all of the missiles and swords as the first Popy release. The quality of the chrome and plastic and precision is average though. I found the leg joints to be fragile when you transform the toy. Lionbot is, though, a great value. Hope that helps! Regards, Ed Thanks so much Ed. That information is valuable. last year I was offering a co-worker to buy his Voltron. I have been contemplating on making that offer again. thank you for all your support guys. I love this BBS! |
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Post by ghosstryda on May 29, 2003 1:31:33 GMT -5
Ed, can you confirm that the golion/godaikin, lionbot and matchbox voltrons will interchange and connect? i know that the trendmasters wont work with those three, right?
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Post by www-greattoys-net on May 30, 2003 8:31:31 GMT -5
Lionbot has far fewer missiles, missile colors are different and the weapons / launchers are chrome colored instead of colored red or blue or yellow in the Popy / Godaikin version. The sword is missing the hilt, the shield is sometimes different (sometimes with sticker in the center). Btw, Popy Golion is indeed a DX Chogokin toy. You can see the chogokin logo stamped on the front. Its GB-36 i think. Quality of the Lionbot against the DX Chogokin Golion doesn't differ that much, weight is almost the same. The paint of the lionbot is a little bit thinner and is more inferior than the Golion one. Some chrome and white parts of the Lionbot are now color gray.  Mecapunk, Lionbot/ the Taiwan made toy has all of the missiles and swords as the first Popy release. The quality of the chrome and plastic and precision is average though. I found the leg joints to be fragile when you transform the toy. Lionbot is, though, a great value. Hope that helps! Regards, Ed |
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Post by MarioKempes78 on May 30, 2003 13:42:53 GMT -5
I have compared the three following:
Godaikin Golion
Matchbox Voltron
Lionbot
The Lionbot, I would say is very good and 95 % of the Godaikin. The only difference is that the colour on the eyes and the "gills" on the blue lion is a little lighter than that of the Golion.
It does, however, have the shooting capability that the matchbox/voltron version does not have. Neverhteless, it is a very impressive reproduction of the Godaikin Golion.
The Matchbox/Voltron, on the other hand, it identical to the Godaikin, it is made in Japan too, except that it is a neutered version of the Godaikin. They both have the Popy GB-36 Made in Japan sticker on them.
Lastly, the quality of the legs and chrome on all three depends on the handling and care given to them.
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Post by lawlacan on Jul 2, 2003 0:49:11 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info.... espcially to the admin. |
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Post by OmegaWeapon on Jul 2, 2003 7:30:58 GMT -5
As far as I know of (may be wrong) the Trendmasters version first reissued the Matchbox version complete with die-cast, only to release it again as a general release with plastic. They also modified the molds to hold a small mini-driver in each lion.
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Post by noizytoyz on Jul 2, 2003 8:04:58 GMT -5
Btw, Popy Golion is indeed a DX Chogokin toy. You can see the chogokin logo stamped on the front. Its GB-36 i think. Quality of the Lionbot against the DX Chogokin Golion doesn't differ that much, weight is almost the same. The paint of the lionbot is a little bit thinner and is more inferior than the Golion one. Some chrome and white parts of the Lionbot are now color gray. Greattoys.net is correct. if the robot is made out of diecast, alloy or any material with diecast metal it is considered Chogokin no matter what brand or date made. Lionbot for example is considered a chogokin. In Japanese Cho= super , gokin = alloy , add the 2 ="super alloy" my friends! hope this helps, noiz |
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