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Post by Gettershadow on May 20, 2013 20:31:17 GMT -5
you guys are coming up with some real good ideas on what its gonna be but at this point anything more I could say could be taken as a "hint".. Im gonna just let your guys stew in it for a while.
When the details of how the articulation worked was explained to me and the details of a few other things, we were saying that this was the kind of stuff that Bandai would be temped to copy or they will be inspired by it at least. There are some real good, never before seen Ideas that are gonna be seen as pure "HLPRO signatures" in their designs. No doubt they in some cases will be kinda polarizing but they strike a new dimension to HLPROs brand identity.The sculpt is pure "HLRO" at the level of Gin Gin and beyond. More features, better engineering but still "play-friendly".. no overcomplicated cheesy gimmicks, just soild anime-correct function. Sculpt is top-notch in the MT scale.. it looks like something they drew on the back of their boxes, looks like the same artist in my opinion. No gaps that I could see.. looks like one solid figure but it has articulation on the level of Gin Gin or MT01 at the minimum, probably MORE.
don't take me the wrong way when I mention the box artwork.. I am not saying that the next one was drawn on the back of a box, just saying it looks like a "HLpro drawing".. looks real good.
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Post by Ross McCollector on May 20, 2013 20:40:03 GMT -5
you guys are coming up with some real good ideas on what its gonna be but at this point anything more I could say could be taken as a "hint".. Im gonna just let your guys stew in it for a while. When the details of how the articulation worked was explained to me and the details of a few other things, we were saying that this was the kind of stuff that Bandai would be temped to copy or they will be inspired by it at least. There are some real good, never before seen Ideas that are gonna be seen as pure "HLPRO signatures" in their designs. No doubt they in some cases will be kinda polarizing but they strike a new dimension to HLPROs brand identity.The sculpt is pure "HLRO" at the level of Gin Gin and beyond. More features, better engineering but still "play-friendly".. no overcomplicated cheesy gimmicks, just soild anime-correct function. Sculpt is top-notch in the MT scale.. it looks like something they drew on the back of their boxes, looks like the same artist in my opinion. No gaps that I could see.. looks like one solid figure but it has articulation on the level of Gin Gin or MT01 at the minimum, probably MORE. don't take me the wrong way when I mention the box artwork.. I am not saying that the next one was drawn on the back of a box, just saying it looks like a "HLpro drawing".. looks real good. I always liked HLPRO's box art more than the figures themselves ;D |
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Post by Ross McCollector on May 20, 2013 20:43:16 GMT -5
Yeah I wouldn't mind getting yet ANOTHER Mazinger figure but it would be nice if it was totally different or had more changes then just a different Breast Fire plates or subtle face or proportion changes. Something that you can tell it's in the Mazinger family but just isn't a slight variation on the original. But on the other hand it could be Gattaiger too since that would be even closer to Grendizer but not in the Grendizer family. Good point...I've seen Gattaiger long time ago on the artist web page but he had to remove it plus other designs as well....but since no one is betting on Z Mazinger, I'll take the chance on him  |
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Post by Gettershadow on May 21, 2013 14:57:14 GMT -5
Gin Gin should be ready in a few more days...
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 21, 2013 16:54:11 GMT -5
I got an email from PBM, they are bringing the vinyl Mazingers back. The 12 inch articulated, the 15 inch Marmit FLOSR version (in two different colors), and the 24 inch Jumbo Mazinger. They are priced right too! }D |
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Post by Gettershadow on May 21, 2013 20:02:25 GMT -5
yeah Paul gave me a heads up a few weeks back but he didn't mention the prices.. said the 12 Grendys are on order too.. whats he want for all that?? I need most all of that..
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Post by Gettershadow on May 21, 2013 20:05:44 GMT -5
Ok yeah I just checked my inbox.. the prices are real good! Ill make a multiple purchase with him for all those soon and do a review. Paul gives good discounts if you buy 3-4 items at a time..
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Post by Ross McCollector on May 23, 2013 11:24:42 GMT -5
I hope it's just a joke but I found this on HLPRO's FB   |
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Post by Gettershadow on May 23, 2013 12:25:39 GMT -5
No that's no joke.. it is from a series that HLpro likes. I have never seen it. They said it came from some kind of "mystery island" Kind of like "Land of the Lost" maybe? I think they are working on this as one of the future designs. Maybe it will be a Metaltech, maybe the will just release it as a solo project? Its probably aimed more towards the Japanese and Middle Eastern markets? Keep in mind the US market is only 2 percent of their total sales. No announcement on this project has been made yet.. I am not familiar with this character at all so Im not sure Im interested yet. It would have to be super cool for me to get one.
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Post by Ross McCollector on May 23, 2013 12:55:14 GMT -5
No that's no joke.. it is from a series that HLpro likes. I have never seen it. They said it came from some kind of "mystery island" Kind of like "Land of the Lost" maybe? I think they are working on this as one of the future designs. Maybe it will be a Metaltech, maybe the will just release it as a solo project? Its probably aimed more towards the Japanese and Middle Eastern markets? Keep in mind the US market is only 2 percent of their total sales. No announcement on this project has been made yet.. I am not familiar with this character at all so Im not sure Im interested yet. It would have to be super cool for me to get one. I never liked this cartoon since there were no robots in it. The name is "Mysterious Cities of Gold"...here is the theme for it: I'm not expecting them to aim their products towards the US market either, but this is BIG thumps gown for me since it will take a lot of resources that can be used towards other projects...oh well. |
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Post by boricua on May 23, 2013 14:26:35 GMT -5
that bird looks like a pokemon.
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Post by B- on May 23, 2013 14:29:40 GMT -5
What a waste.
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Post by Gettershadow on May 23, 2013 14:37:16 GMT -5
relax guys.. I doubt that is going to be a Metaltech. Keep in mind that HLpro makes a bunch of different stuff. Vinyls, mugs, dicasts, t-shirts.. and they also have a sense of humor. Just roll with it. ha ha They could just be messing with us.. ha ha they could also be judging reactions to it... I cant say.
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Post by darksenshi on May 23, 2013 14:45:05 GMT -5
Sooo nostalgic I remember watching that when I was a kid!
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 23, 2013 17:41:17 GMT -5
I say that, it pretty much sucks.  }| |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2013 18:25:41 GMT -5
I never bothered to get an HL Pro item, but I am seriously thinking on pre-ordering the Metaltech Gin Gin to keep my soon to be SRC Grendizer company. Also for those of you that own HL Pro's jumbos, how good are they? I am seriously considering in getting the 24-inch Grendizer and the European exclusive Jeeg. |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 23, 2013 18:29:34 GMT -5
They are nice. I have the Grendizer and the Mazinger and both are awesome! }D |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2013 18:32:46 GMT -5
Cool. Thanks!
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Post by greengetterguy on May 23, 2013 18:51:38 GMT -5
Mystery city of Gold? A What?  I really hope it's a joke GS, it's not a funny joke though.. Just when I have an interest with HLPro and seriously impressed with Gin GIn, It throws a curve ball to itself... WHY, why would HLPro do that? |
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Post by Gettershadow on May 23, 2013 19:12:15 GMT -5
I have seen the Grendy Jumbo in person,..its stunning.. even has waist rotation. Colors are rich and high gloss. Its think vinyl. SUPER HEAVY. Great Mazinger is the next one to come.
about the Bird bot.. HLpro knows the deal..thats all Im gonna say...ha
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