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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 17:45:31 GMT -5
And that is why I do not waste money on night clubs. At least my robots are not being pissed away.  |
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Post by gravewolf on Feb 13, 2014 23:49:32 GMT -5
no Im a pigmy ..my DNA only gives the an advantage in cycle racing and horse racing.. but I weigh too much to be a jocky you gotta get down to like 70-90lbs, those guys have no muscle mass hardly. I'm just an inch taller than you ha!  I loved riding motorbikes but when I got a job and a kid I got too busy so I sold my old nsr 250. |
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 13, 2014 23:53:38 GMT -5
no Im a pigmy ..my DNA only gives the an advantage in cycle racing and horse racing.. but I weigh too much to be a jocky you gotta get down to like 70-90lbs, those guys have no muscle mass hardly. I'm just an inch taller than you ha! I loved riding motorbikes but when I got a job and a kid I got too busy so I sold my old nsr 250. Its a short mans game.. ha the NSR was a great bike.. gear driven cams |
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Post by gravewolf on Feb 14, 2014 0:00:49 GMT -5
I smelled like 2t oil everytime I rode that bike but yeah it was a sweet ride. I miss 2 stroke bikes, nowadays it's all 4 strokes. I miss her, I actually named her Kiki |
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 14, 2014 0:18:00 GMT -5
oh yeah the NSR was two stroke I got it confused whit that other thing that some guys are racing it was a Japanese release only a Honda 400 or 250 race bike with gear driven cams.. what was that thing called?
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Post by gravewolf on Feb 14, 2014 0:33:26 GMT -5
oh yeah the NSR was two stroke I got it confused whit that other thing that some guys are racing it was a Japanese release only a Honda 400 or 250 race bike with gear driven cams.. what was that thing called? I think it's the NS400r you're talking about, I've seen a couple them here in my country but I kinda dislike the way the mufflers are positioned as they aren't symmetrical. I think that's the predecessor of the NSR. |
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 14, 2014 1:16:22 GMT -5
yeah NS400 that's right..
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Post by surlyj on Feb 14, 2014 4:03:31 GMT -5
So.... Robots, eh.
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 21, 2014 12:12:04 GMT -5
Ok, was chatting with HLpro on social media and I was given permission to pass along some info.
I was shown the first few characters in the new line of Jumbos, its Grendizer and Mazigner Z
Grendizer: you guys have seen this one already so I wont bother describing him but what you don't know yet that I can now tell you is that there will be a HUGE spazer that you can buy and the Grendy Jumbo goes in through the back and his head and shoulders come out the front.. the jumbo mates up with some "arms" that are molded around the sides of the spazer so he has that "arms wrapped around the side" look.. when he is not in the spazer I think I remember a plastic cover that popped on the front to hide the arms and make it a clean disk like on the metaltech spazer... but it was months ago that I saw it so I could be wrong (but I don't think so) Its about the size of the old Popy Jumbo Machinder Spazer but looks more realistic, no "handles" or anything on it but it did have I think 4 small wheels on the bottom of it so it can roll along the floor.
Mazinger Z: This one looks real good to me, its a real clean sculpt, looks like the pilder comes out, two rocket punches, wheels on the feet and it comes with 4 Iron Cutter blades that snap in to either forearm.. (they assured me that they wont fall out and that they look good when not installed) but here is the kicker.. Its got a Scrander! I did not see a belt but I don't exclude one.. maybe, maybe not.
The sculpt itself looks super clean, I would say that just from what I see so far it would look real nice sitting next to a Great Mazinger Jumbo Machinder.. I didn't see anything like "missile racks" on it, it just looked real clean and modern but I still got that emotional reaction that I get when I see a classic Jumbo but with a slightly different flavor to it.
In this new line they are experimenting with the first release color scheme ..they can go with either a "action figure" type color scheme or a "classic Jumbo" type scheme.. they are still experimenting, they may release BOTH color variations depending on how it goes.
I like both figures so far, I kind of lean in the direction of Mazinger Z, just mostly because of how that character looks to me in a Jumbo.. my first figure ever was a 1978 Great Mazinger when I was a little kid and this thing just pushes the right buttons for me. If this HLPro Mazinger Z existed back in those days I would have chose him over my Mattel GM any day. That's how good that sculpt is looking. I forgot to ask about things like "waist stickers" and all of that but it probably wouldn't have done any good to ask anyway because they are still experimenting on what looks the coolest for the initial release. I think its still pretty much "wide open".. they can do whatever at this point.
If anyone has any questions I may remember more..
Oh, that statue they did with Grendy's hand and Duke Fleed... those are all pre-sold, someone evidently bought the entire run of those even before it went into production.. no word on who bought it.
Other than that, he said that they were busy as hell working on a bunch of different projects, everything is running on-time and going smoothly.. they are making so many different items right now that they cant take on more for the time being... a lot of it is in the vinyl world but its also the diecast stuff too..
umm.. Also we talked about Robot Japan and its members (you know who you are).. on behalf of HLpro Id like to thank you guys personally for your valuable input on the projects that were shown. You guys are an awesome wealth of information and some of the toughest critics in the World. If something earns a 50% approval rating here on RJ, then its dead-set to sell real well with 80% of the buyers in the world that just walk into a comic shop somewhere in the EU, Middle East or wherever, because the average buyer just isn't as knowledgeable as you guys are. But you tough ba$t*rds REALLY ARE helping the scene with your comments and you know who you are. When these new ones come out you should feel proud that there is some of "you guys" in these things. Hlpro has got a tough job trying to make everyone happy at once with so many different tastes and opinions out there among collectors and regular "off the rack" buyers.. they have to sift through all the contradictions and come up with a figure that both rabid collector AND "average Joe collector" is going to accept. So again, on behalf of HL Product we thank you guys.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 21, 2014 12:19:41 GMT -5
Those are great news! Thank you for keeping us updated! Any word on the pricing for the Mazinger Z, Grendizer, and Spacer Jumbos? Not that it really matters, but it would be cool to know how much I need to save! Thanks again! }D |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 21, 2014 12:21:52 GMT -5
Oh, and how is the Metaltech line moving along? Can't wait for the Z-Mazinger. And also, I understand the Z-Pro Jeeg is just for Italy, but what are the chances of a "manga" repaint for world-wide release?  }D |
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 21, 2014 12:31:38 GMT -5
No word on pricing yet..its not at that stage yet. Things are happening across the board behind the scenes in the entire industry and they are trying to keep pricing as low as possible without allowing the quality to suffer.. that's all I can say right now.
Metaltech is moving along very well from what he said.. Gin Gin did very well in the market and they have high hopes for the next Metaltechs.
Nothing about the Zpro has been said in a long time.. I don't know much about that project. I don't now if a Jeeg will ever show up in the Metaltch line, possible but not right now.. they have a lot of work to do on the ones they have announced. Things can change quickly in the scene, best to stay flexible so you can react quickly to new trends as they appear, I think.
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Post by B- on Feb 21, 2014 13:04:43 GMT -5
Ok, was chatting with HLpro on social media and I was given permission to pass along some info. I was shown the first few characters in the new line of Jumbos, its Grendizer and Mazigner Z Grendizer: you guys have seen this one already so I wont bother describing him but what you don't know yet that I can now tell you is that there will be a HUGE spazer that you can buy and the Grendy Jumbo goes in through the back and his head and shoulders come out the front.. the jumbo mates up with some "arms" that are molded around the sides of the spazer so he has that "arms wrapped around the side" look.. when he is not in the spazer I think I remember a plastic cover that popped on the front to hide the arms and make it a clean disk like on the metaltech spazer... but it was months ago that I saw it so I could be wrong (but I don't think so) Its about the size of the old Popy Jumbo Machinder Spazer but looks more realistic, no "handles" or anything on it but it did have I think 4 small wheels on the bottom of it so it can roll along the floor. Mazinger Z: This one looks real good to me, its a real clean sculpt, looks like the pilder comes out, two rocket punches, wheels on the feet and it comes with 4 Iron Cutter blades that snap in to either forearm.. (they assured me that they wont fall out and that they look good when not installed) but here is the kicker.. Its got a Scrander! I did not see a belt but I don't exclude one.. maybe, maybe not. The sculpt itself looks super clean, I would say that just from what I see so far it would look real nice sitting next to a Great Mazinger Jumbo Machinder.. I didn't see anything like "missile racks" on it, it just looked real clean and modern but I still got that emotional reaction that I get when I see a classic Jumbo but with a slightly different flavor to it. In this new line they are experimenting with the first release color scheme ..they can go with either a "action figure" type color scheme or a "classic Jumbo" type scheme.. they are still experimenting, they may release BOTH color variations depending on how it goes. I like both figures so far, I kind of lean in the direction of Mazinger Z, just mostly because of how that character looks to me in a Jumbo.. my first figure ever was a 1978 Great Mazinger when I was a little kid and this thing just pushes the right buttons for me. If this HLPro Mazinger Z existed back in those days I would have chose him over my Mattel GM any day. That's how good that sculpt is looking. I forgot to ask about things like "waist stickers" and all of that but it probably wouldn't have done any good to ask anyway because they are still experimenting on what looks the coolest for the initial release. I think its still pretty much "wide open".. they can do whatever at this point. If anyone has any questions I may remember more.. Oh, that statue they did with Grendy's hand and Duke Fleed... those are all pre-sold, someone evidently bought the entire run of those even before it went into production.. no word on who bought it. Other than that, he said that they were busy as hell working on a bunch of different projects, everything is running on-time and going smoothly.. they are making so many different items right now that they cant take on more for the time being... a lot of it is in the vinyl world but its also the diecast stuff too.. umm.. Also we talked about Robot Japan and its members (you know who you are).. on behalf of HLpro Id like to thank you guys personally for your valuable input on the projects that were shown. You guys are an awesome wealth of information and some of the toughest critics in the World. If something earns a 50% approval rating here on RJ, then its dead-set to sell real well with 80% of the buyers in the world that just walk into a comic shop somewhere in the EU, Middle East or wherever, because the average buyer just isn't as knowledgeable as you guys are. But you tough ba$t*rds REALLY ARE helping the scene with your comments and you know who you are. When these new ones come out you should feel proud that there is some of "you guys" in these things. Hlpro has got a tough job trying to make everyone happy at once with so many different tastes and opinions out there among collectors and regular "off the rack" buyers.. they have to sift through all the contradictions and come up with a figure that both rabid collector AND "average Joe collector" is going to accept. So again, on behalf of HL Product we thank you guys. Great info Tom,you should share it also in the Jumbo section,even though alot of them are vintage snobs haha.No really,post it there too,its great news for them.and thanks about the message from HLPro its really refreshing to have a company actually listen to our critiques,bravo to them.Mention how excited we are and I am for Gattaiger !! so stoked for it.Ive got my custom blue Duke Fleed 2 1/2 " pilot by my Italian friend all ready to pose with it! |
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 21, 2014 14:33:11 GMT -5
Ok Baron, done. Yeah Baron youre gonna love these I think.. the Mazinger is real, REAL handsome.. I think they should be posting photos on the HLPRO facebook account fairly soon.. but RJ members are getting an early "heads-up".
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 21, 2014 14:45:24 GMT -5
You think PBM is gonna get these Jumbos? Hope they do...  }D |
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 21, 2014 14:48:11 GMT -5
don't worry.. they will be available either way. The whole market it very dynamic right now and anything is possible.
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Feb 21, 2014 23:26:46 GMT -5
Holy, this i have to see... Looking forward to photos ... Thanks for the info Gettershadow ... |
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Post by chogokinabdul on Feb 22, 2014 1:55:24 GMT -5
Happy to hear that our criticism is being heard at hlpro! At the end of the day if those thoughts can lead to the fact that our beloved toys are getting better and more accurate to the anime character then everyone is winning! It means that such forums are helpful to both collectors and companies Can't wait for their new stuff ! Ok, was chatting with HLpro on social media and I was given permission to pass along some info. I was shown the first few characters in the new line of Jumbos, its Grendizer and Mazigner Z Grendizer: you guys have seen this one already so I wont bother describing him but what you don't know yet that I can now tell you is that there will be a HUGE spazer that you can buy and the Grendy Jumbo goes in through the back and his head and shoulders come out the front.. the jumbo mates up with some "arms" that are molded around the sides of the spazer so he has that "arms wrapped around the side" look.. when he is not in the spazer I think I remember a plastic cover that popped on the front to hide the arms and make it a clean disk like on the metaltech spazer... but it was months ago that I saw it so I could be wrong (but I don't think so) Its about the size of the old Popy Jumbo Machinder Spazer but looks more realistic, no "handles" or anything on it but it did have I think 4 small wheels on the bottom of it so it can roll along the floor. Mazinger Z: This one looks real good to me, its a real clean sculpt, looks like the pilder comes out, two rocket punches, wheels on the feet and it comes with 4 Iron Cutter blades that snap in to either forearm.. (they assured me that they wont fall out and that they look good when not installed) but here is the kicker.. Its got a Scrander! I did not see a belt but I don't exclude one.. maybe, maybe not. The sculpt itself looks super clean, I would say that just from what I see so far it would look real nice sitting next to a Great Mazinger Jumbo Machinder.. I didn't see anything like "missile racks" on it, it just looked real clean and modern but I still got that emotional reaction that I get when I see a classic Jumbo but with a slightly different flavor to it. In this new line they are experimenting with the first release color scheme ..they can go with either a "action figure" type color scheme or a "classic Jumbo" type scheme.. they are still experimenting, they may release BOTH color variations depending on how it goes. I like both figures so far, I kind of lean in the direction of Mazinger Z, just mostly because of how that character looks to me in a Jumbo.. my first figure ever was a 1978 Great Mazinger when I was a little kid and this thing just pushes the right buttons for me. If this HLPro Mazinger Z existed back in those days I would have chose him over my Mattel GM any day. That's how good that sculpt is looking. I forgot to ask about things like "waist stickers" and all of that but it probably wouldn't have done any good to ask anyway because they are still experimenting on what looks the coolest for the initial release. I think its still pretty much "wide open".. they can do whatever at this point. If anyone has any questions I may remember more.. Oh, that statue they did with Grendy's hand and Duke Fleed... those are all pre-sold, someone evidently bought the entire run of those even before it went into production.. no word on who bought it. Other than that, he said that they were busy as hell working on a bunch of different projects, everything is running on-time and going smoothly.. they are making so many different items right now that they cant take on more for the time being... a lot of it is in the vinyl world but its also the diecast stuff too.. umm.. Also we talked about Robot Japan and its members (you know who you are).. on behalf of HLpro Id like to thank you guys personally for your valuable input on the projects that were shown. You guys are an awesome wealth of information and some of the toughest critics in the World. If something earns a 50% approval rating here on RJ, then its dead-set to sell real well with 80% of the buyers in the world that just walk into a comic shop somewhere in the EU, Middle East or wherever, because the average buyer just isn't as knowledgeable as you guys are. But you tough ba$t*rds REALLY ARE helping the scene with your comments and you know who you are. When these new ones come out you should feel proud that there is some of "you guys" in these things. Hlpro has got a tough job trying to make everyone happy at once with so many different tastes and opinions out there among collectors and regular "off the rack" buyers.. they have to sift through all the contradictions and come up with a figure that both rabid collector AND "average Joe collector" is going to accept. So again, on behalf of HL Product we thank you guys. |
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Post by Gettershadow on Feb 24, 2014 12:36:34 GMT -5
I just got sent a real nice photo of the Jumbo Mazinger Z prototype but it didn't come with an attached message saying to show it... It DOES have a Scrander belt. These new Jumobs are made of blown molded shampoo bottle plastic though, I don't know if I mentioned it. Its a little harder than the vintage material and it can be painted...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2014 12:38:26 GMT -5
Gettershadow, by any chance did HL Pro at least hinted you as to when we should expect pre-orders of Gattaider and Z-Mazinger to open?
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