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Post by gazza13 on Oct 8, 2005 15:47:41 GMT -5
Hi Guys, I've been looking for a list / guide for the Chogokin / Popy Gashapon figures, such as these -  Is there any info out there? |
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Post by sketcher on Oct 15, 2005 13:05:59 GMT -5
I have some of these coming. Sets 3, 4 and 5. I can post some pics and a quick review when they come. I think they look nice in the available pics. Apparently, some of them have small amount of diecast, like the chest, or similar main piece. These are for my new desk location at work.  |
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Post by gazza13 on Oct 15, 2005 14:03:34 GMT -5
Hi Sketcher,
Strangely enough I got set No. 5 through the post today. You're right there is diecast parts on every figure. I may say that I'm very please with them.
Once I get my camera batteries charged, I'll post some pictures with a short review of each (see if I can beat you to it).
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Post by sketcher on Oct 15, 2005 20:19:06 GMT -5
Glad to hear you like them! I am looking forward to getting mine. I had to have that Grendizer set, then I saw the Daiku Maryu and Gaiking in the other set. I wonder how hard it will be to find the rest.  I have seen another series that includes vehicles and ships. They have Varidoran and Kyodain Jet among others. I don't know if those have any diecast content but they appear to be in the same series with a very similar packaging style and numbering system. I now have my latest fixation! ;D The best part is that they are cheap! |
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Post by ThunderBreak on Oct 17, 2005 4:35:58 GMT -5
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Post by sketcher on Oct 17, 2005 10:59:19 GMT -5
Thanks for posting Thunderbreak! Do you have any of the vehicles series? I am seriously considering those as well. Can't wait for these to arrive!
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Post by jwm on Oct 17, 2005 19:03:18 GMT -5
You know, as long as I have been hanging around Robot-Japan I have not seen a really good thread with pictures on Gashapon. These things are cool! I'd like to see more. How about some side by side shots of the gashapon figures with the original Popy toys.
JWM
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Post by gazza13 on Oct 18, 2005 17:04:19 GMT -5
Thought I would add a few snaps (sorry about the over compression of the photos) CGA-19 - Getta Dragon, Diecast lower legs, moveable arms, comes with axe and stand.   CGA-20 - AkaRanger, Diecast boots, moveable arms, comes with whip and stand.  CGA-21 - Daidenjin, Diecast wings, converts into spaceship, comes with sword (very bendy in my case!)   CGA-  - DaiKuuMaryuu, Diecast hatch, converts (with the help of an addition tail) into the rolled up position. Comes with additional tail and a sprue with 3 tiny 'things' (so small I can't make them out!)  a snap of the boxes-  |
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Post by jwm on Oct 18, 2005 17:23:53 GMT -5
Gazza13: Thanks for the pictures!  JWM |
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Post by cybermuton on Oct 18, 2005 18:17:49 GMT -5
Gazza -
Open up that Daiku, get a jeweller's loupe (or just a magnifying glass) and check out the 3 tiny 'things'. They're pretty much perfect Nesser, Skyler, and that other one whose name always escapes me - Bazoler (?) and they'll all fit on the head of a (large) pin...
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Post by ThunderBreak on Oct 20, 2005 12:13:21 GMT -5
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Post by ThunderBreak on Oct 20, 2005 12:14:26 GMT -5
Size comparison between The Chogokin GT-01, GA-01 and Popy gasha Mazinger Z  |
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Post by sketcher on Oct 20, 2005 14:41:27 GMT -5
Just got Set 5! These things are great! I am now officially hooked on them. I "Gotta catch em all!"  As soon as the other sets show up, I will post some pics. These are going in my cubicle at work. A miniature representation of my chogokin fixation. ;D |
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Post by jwm on Oct 20, 2005 17:02:02 GMT -5
...strange new craving emerging. Must have gashapon... Gashapon is calling... tHe vOIceS!!! thE VoiCEs iN mY heAD... Nooooo JWM |
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Post by sketcher on Oct 27, 2005 1:01:06 GMT -5
Apparently there is an accompanying mini poster that was available for each set. I think they are for store display purposes. Does anyone have a nice scan of each/any mini poster they can share? Thanks!
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Post by sketcher on Oct 28, 2005 14:26:08 GMT -5
The shelf at work, so far. Sets 3 and 5. Still awaiting set 4 and searching the others.  |
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