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Post by roboto on Sept 30, 2008 11:49:36 GMT -5
Nice job Roboto. I got a question. Have you figured out which particular part was sticking out that caused the scratch? Is there any way to trim this down? Thanks.  These edges will scratch the paint on the upper cover or, as in the case of my GX-43, it already comes prescratched from the factory.   A local SOC collector says the potential of scratching the paint on this part is minimized after transforming the toy a few times since the parts loosen. The parts are really tight out of the box. The TD guy complained about the upper leg cover scratching the edges near the holes for the Daimos Gun.  Fortunately, I haven't had this problem. I guess I fiddled with the covers too much as I tried figuring out how they close and in the process loosened them. I've started to have the same problem as well.    |
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Post by Watari on Sept 30, 2008 15:12:27 GMT -5
If not for the oversized head of the Popy DX, these 2 would have been the same size. Cool! It's like getting a revamped version of the old DX toy ;D Pics from DDDragonball of Toysdaily.    |
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Post by roboto on Sept 30, 2008 17:40:57 GMT -5
I'm continuing to fiddle with the GX-43 Daimos and just found out I was wrong when I answered bojidx's question: Roboto, do those antennas on the head always bend like they're in your pics? Anyway to ..uuum have them not bended? In any case, the Tranzer's forward guns can bend from the base allowing the guns to straighten when in Tranzer mode or bend inward to fit inside the body cavity in robot mode.    BTW, I just opened my second GX-43 Daimos. Check out the face.  I guess I have another excuse to get a third set.  Just kidding! Actually, I'll try to go to the office of this SOC's local distributor today to see if I can exchange just the head. I was able to do this when I contacted the local distributor for Toynami's all plastic Voltron and had the defective head of the No.1 Black Lion exchanged for a new one. Man, it's too bad about this second set. Other than the head, the body and all the accessories seem fine compared to the first set. Well, this serves as a warning for those who plan to keep their GX-43 Daimos MISB.      BTW, I've painted some of the earlier scratches with Mr. Color GX3 Hermann Red, and it matches with the original paint. |
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Post by MechaShiva on Sept 30, 2008 19:34:29 GMT -5
Wow---thanks for doing the research, Roboto! :oAt least now I know there's a ready-made fix. I've already saved the comparison pictures. 8-)Mr. Color GX3 Hermann Red  |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Sept 30, 2008 21:23:40 GMT -5
Wow! Too bad for the Daimos head. I wonder what the heck happened there!!!}D
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Post by OJA on Sept 30, 2008 22:35:16 GMT -5
...BTW, I just opened my second GX-43 Daimos. Check out the face. I guess I have another excuse to get a third set. Just kidding! Actually, I'll try to go to the office of this SOC's local distributor today to see if I can exchange just the head. I was able to do this when I contacted the local distributor for Toynami's all plastic Voltron and had the defective head of the No.1 Black Lion exchanged for a new one. Man, it's too bad about this second set. Other than the head, the body and all the accessories seem fine compared to the first set. Well, this serves as a warning for those who plan to keep their GX-43 Daimos MISB. Sorry but what is wrong with the head? Is it a paint issue? |
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Post by zamboace on Sept 30, 2008 23:07:36 GMT -5
I so regret not having upgraded my camera when I took this photo.  Man, I think the thinner has gotten to my head.  When I first saw this photo I thought it was a figure of a girl on a wooden desk. Maybe I should cut back on the thinner as well. |
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Post by bcboy on Sept 30, 2008 23:52:14 GMT -5
Guys and Galls just a quick question. I was hoping that most especially those cover in tranzer mode be die cast. but I think not. What do you think of the chance of all the white plastic parts turning yellow in the long run.
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Post by roboto on Oct 1, 2008 0:15:46 GMT -5
Sorry but what is wrong with the head? Is it a paint issue? Did you click on the photo? Yes, it's a paint issue. The lower left cheek is rough. The factory worker must have had glue on his fingers when handling the face and then painted over it. Guys and Galls just a quick question. I was hoping that most especially those cover in tranzer mode be die cast. but I think not. What do you think of the chance of all the white plastic parts turning yellow in the long run. You mean just like the recent RJ thread discussing the GX-04 Spazer's plastic turning yellow, right? I think this is very likely since the covers for the GX-43 Daimos and GX-04 Grendizer Spazer are made of the same kind of white plastic. |
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Post by bcboy on Oct 1, 2008 1:17:01 GMT -5
Sorry but what is wrong with the head? Is it a paint issue? Did you click on the photo? Yes, it's a paint issue. The lower left cheek is rough. The factory worker must have had glue on his fingers when handling the face and then painted over it. Guys and Galls just a quick question. I was hoping that most especially those cover in tranzer mode be die cast. but I think not. What do you think of the chance of all the white plastic parts turning yellow in the long run. You mean just like the recent RJ thread discussing the GX-04 Spazer's plastic turning yellow, right? I think this is very likely since the covers for the GX-43 Daimos and GX-04 Grendizer Spazer are made of the same kind of white plastic. Yap that's the one I'm worried about.which i think is bound to happen  |
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Post by bojidx on Oct 1, 2008 8:32:22 GMT -5
lol on the figurine on the wooden desk, they've really been releasing too much of the figures! Roboto I got another thing to ask you, is the tranzer head easy to attach/reattach from the connector/peg? That way I can alternate with the robot head stays in tranzer mode, and have the tranzer head piece as a separate display like here - chogokindamashii2.11.dtiblog.com/blog-entry-80.html |
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Post by megatroptimus on Oct 1, 2008 9:23:39 GMT -5
I ended up cancelling my order with that Ebay seller, he said he wouldn't have Daimos until end of next week. He was ok with it. I ordered elsewhere and instead of getting it for $180 shipped, I got it for $175 shipped. C'mon EMS!
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Post by pchin on Oct 1, 2008 9:52:18 GMT -5
You mean just like the recent RJ thread discussing the GX-04 Spazer's plastic turning yellow, right? I think this is very likely since the covers for the GX-43 Daimos and GX-04 Grendizer Spazer are made of the same kind of white plastic. Hmm...we'll expect that to happen in the long run. Maybe we cn "repaint" it if it ever happen.  I just got my set today from our local toy store...yahoo!! |
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Post by roboto on Oct 1, 2008 10:14:40 GMT -5
lol on the figurine on the wooden desk, they've really been releasing too much of the figures! Roboto I got another thing to ask you, is the tranzer head easy to attach/reattach from the connector/peg? That way I can alternate with the robot head stays in tranzer mode, and have the tranzer head piece as a separate display like here - chogokindamashii2.11.dtiblog.com/blog-entry-80.htmlYeah, I cut back on buying too many figures. Actually, the Tranzer head is designed to come off. It has to be removed if you want to swap the two upper body covers with a smaller one that covers the wheels (no. 4 in the section of the instruction sheet seen below). This is to recreate the look of the anime where the two upper body covers open and then magically morph or shrink in the back of Daimos. In any case, the GX-43 Tranzer head is removed so there's room for the wheels to collapse inside the body cavity.  I was also afraid I might break the peg if I pulled the Tranzer head off, but I've had no problems detaching and reattaching it many times. Well, I've transformed my GX-43 Daimos about six times, and let me tell you that it's getting a lot of battle scars on the shoulders. I'm already really careful with transforming it, but the left shoulder ends up getting most of the scatches since it's difficult to line up and fit all the parts perfectly. The edges on the shoulder have diecast exposed now. Anyway, I'm not too bothered about it since I just apply a dab of Mr. Color Hermman Red on the scratches, and then it looks good as new. Someone left a message on my blog suggesting that I put tape on the shoulders before transforming Daimos to Tranzer mode. I think that idea is all right if you plan to leave the toy in Tranzer mode because the shoulders are hidden anyway. It'll be a hassle, though to remove the tape each time in robot mode. BTW, I really picked up my third GX-43 this evening. The first two sets were from local distributors. The one I picked up this evening was shipped directly from Japan. I'll open the box later and see how the quality is compared to the first two sets I got during the weekend. |
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Post by temujen on Oct 1, 2008 12:30:09 GMT -5
Did you click on the photo? Yes, it's a paint issue. The lower left cheek is rough. The factory worker must have had glue on his fingers when handling the face and then painted over it. You mean just like the recent RJ thread discussing the GX-04 Spazer's plastic turning yellow, right? I think this is very likely since the covers for the GX-43 Daimos and GX-04 Grendizer Spazer are made of the same kind of white plastic. Yap that's the one I'm worried about.which i think is bound to happen Spazers turning yellow??? I must have missed that thread. I bought my GX-04 when it came out my spazer is as white as the day I got it? Are you guys keeping your SOCs in direct sunlight? Plastic yellowing and paint fading is more likely to happen in that situation. I have all my collectible stuff in display cases in the main hallway of my apartment so that the sunlight doesn't affect them. |
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Post by bobotski on Oct 1, 2008 16:38:13 GMT -5
Yap that's the one I'm worried about.which i think is bound to happen Spazers turning yellow??? I must have missed that thread. I bought my GX-04 when it came out my spazer is as white as the day I got it? Are you guys keeping your SOCs in direct sunlight? Plastic yellowing and paint fading is more likely to happen in that situation. I have all my collectible stuff in display cases in the main hallway of my apartment so that the sunlight doesn't affect them. Heat also plays a factor. I once had my Jetfire displayed on a cabinet far from sunlight, but Manila heat and humidity took its toll and yellowed the toy in a matter of months. Same thing with my SOC grendy. |
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Post by mannix143 on Oct 1, 2008 17:23:36 GMT -5
bobotski... even if you have it stored in a cool place, does it still turns yellow?
im planning on moving back in a year or two and reading what you said got me thinking if i should be keep it in a room with the Aircon/AC on the whole time.
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Post by Chen on Oct 1, 2008 17:53:02 GMT -5
Heat, humidity, direct sunlight ect. will effect plastic and cause a chemical reaction that will turn it yellow. It happens no matter what but these things speed up the process dramatically, the best solution if you have the money is too keep it in a air tight, cool, humid free cabinet/display case. But for most of us we don't have the funds to do so, so a a cool, dry, area out of direct sunlight or any light is the best and you must also clean it regularly since that will not only effect plastic but paint and metal as well. Which can be quite a chore for some collectors who have massive collections.
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Post by boyet on Oct 1, 2008 18:07:09 GMT -5
already available at the greenhills area in the philippines as of september 30 for 7500 pesos PHIL or 164 dollars US but was sold out later on the day. restocks will come later this week. its got some paint bubbles on the silver areas like the face. paint chips off easily. but its still good overall. ;D   ;D |
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Post by zman on Oct 1, 2008 19:00:14 GMT -5
already available at the greenhills area in the philippines as of september 30 for 7500 pesos PHIL or 164 dollars US but was sold out later on the day. restocks will come later this week. its got some paint bubbles on the silver areas like the face. paint chips off easily. but its still good overall. ;D Just curious. Boyet is it HK or Jp version? |
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