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Post by godaiking on Dec 3, 2008 16:58:53 GMT -5
Well, I finally did it. After going through about 4 different Godaikin Voltes in the past 10 years, I've finally got me the real deal: Volt in Box Voltes V (version 2). Paid some really big coin for it though. Here's a link: cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320319408474&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011Got a question though. When was the version 2 (the one with the pen and rubber monsters) released? I've heard the 80s but does anyone know for sure? -Joe |
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Post by bt1 on Dec 3, 2008 17:12:21 GMT -5
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Post by mannix143 on Dec 3, 2008 17:46:24 GMT -5
congrats bro! nice and minty score  is the yellow elbows version 1? |
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Post by 00silvergt on Dec 3, 2008 17:53:30 GMT -5
First of all congrats! I think. That's a lot of money to spend, but hey if you are happy that's all the matters. The set looks excellent from the pics. I think BT1 is right, I think all of the Volt -in Box GA-80's were released in 1977. But I think it was made up to 1983 when Popy merged back in with Bandai.
4 Godaikins? Curious as to why would you go through buying the same toy, 5 times? Are you a purist collector? BTW, I understand this is the internet and the written word can easily be misinterpreted, I mean no malice to that question, I am simply curious as to why buy the same toy 5 times over? Other than the obvious, "I can." LOL
No the yellow elbow is another version of version 1, I think.
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Post by drakepasha72 on Dec 3, 2008 18:55:00 GMT -5
Congratulation. That is a really great condition Volt-in-Box.
From the previous thread that I made, what you have is actually version 3 of the Volt-in-Box
The First one is Yellow Wlbow , 1977
The Second one is red elbow
The third one is red elbow with 5 little monsters & different pen than the second one
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Post by godaiking on Dec 3, 2008 19:09:43 GMT -5
4 Godaikins? Curious as to why would you go through buying the same toy, 5 times? Are you a purist collector? BTW, I understand this is the internet and the written word can easily be misinterpreted, I mean no malice to that question, I am simply curious as to why buy the same toy 5 times over? Other than the obvious, "I can." LOL It's a long story, but here goes (if you have the time ): 1st Voltes: Got this from Matt Alt in a trade. I remember always wanting one as a kid and after seeing pics of it on various websites (Ted Terranova, ToyboxDX, etc) I just had to have one. It was in excellent shape, but...
2nd Voltes: Before Ebay became more prevalent, I used scour the newsgroups looking for deals. I ended up coming across a guy who apparently had scored a dept store stock of Godaikins and ended up buying 2 Voltes V's for $99 each, 4 Daimos @ $35 each and 4 Daitetsujins for $20 each back in '98. I think Erik Sjoen ended up buying the rest. ;D Ended up selling the excess after signing up on Ebay for some nice $ (this was the late 90s, before SOCs became popular). The last one I sold to finance Takatoku Macross stuff (big mistake...since it was expensive at the time). 3rd Voltes: Landed another deal, this time courtesy Ebay, from yet another clueless guy with loads of dept store Godaikins to sell. I had to pay more, but for $1100 I ended up getting mint Leopardon, Daidenjin, Tetsujin 28, Daimos and a Voltes (which was missing a few parts). I ended selling that too. 4th Voltes: Ended up paying close to market price on this (around a $1000). Toy was advertised as store stock, but after getting it, it was missing a screw in one of the thigh areas making the leg loose. From what I've noticed with the Godaikin Voltes releases, the black trayed missile versions have better quality control, better chrome apps, and different color decos on the stickers (yellow for the "VOLT LANDER" etc). Unfortunately, I got the white trayed one, so my picky @$$ ended up resellling it about 2-3 months after. As you can see, I've had quite a history with ole Voltes. I really hope this final one is indeed mint and a keeper. Since it's the Japanese/black trayed issue (which I've been hunting for years but could never afford til now), I imagine the quality control on it is awesome. Voltes is such an amazing toy, that I need to have it in my collection. -Joe |
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Post by 00silvergt on Dec 3, 2008 22:15:41 GMT -5
Wow, I'm now sorry I asked! LOL J/k...
Anyway, I think Drake Prasha may have this incorrect. The actual history of this toy is:
1977 Red Elbow Version first Version
1978 Yellow Elbow Version, but only a few were made like this, so it can be perceived as a mistake and is not Anime accurate, but because it is harder to find, it theoretically can be worth more. Many of the ones made in 1977 and 1978 had red elbows.
They made Voltes V until 1982 which had a blue tray for the missiles and has the black book in front of the "bonus" like the one you bought.
After that, 1983, the Godaikins came out and Bandai did away with the bonus...weak.
But, I was 4 when this toy first came out, 10 when the Godaikins were produced and even though I almost have eidetic memory, I can be completely wrong! LOL
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Post by mannix143 on Dec 4, 2008 3:02:37 GMT -5
damn too many versions, the one i got as a kid was the 5 separate boxes, but i dont remember if it was the green box. hopefully i can afford what you got also bro... someday maybe |
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Post by godaiking on Dec 13, 2008 0:38:50 GMT -5
Got the toy in today. What a let down. This guy told me the toy was in mint condition and never played with, yet there's paint chips and sticker chips on the sections where the toy gattais plus the the chrome on the legs are all worn.
This will be the last time I ever buy something from someone in Italy.
-Joe
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Post by mannix143 on Dec 13, 2008 1:51:38 GMT -5
thats a bummer... didnt he send you pics first?
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Post by roboto on Dec 13, 2008 6:44:35 GMT -5
Got the toy in today. What a let down. This guy told me the toy was in mint condition and never played with, yet there's paint chips and sticker chips on the sections where the toy gattais plus the the chrome on the legs are all worn. This will be the last time I ever buy something from someone in Italy. -Joe The pictures posted on E-bay looked good. Also, the EU$1,499.99 (about US$2,009) price tag isn't bad for a Volt-In-Box set. That is, unless the pictures were misleading. BTW, you can't hold 30 year-old vintage toys to the same standard as the newest SOCs. Please post actual pictures of the item, so we can decide to avoid this seller. |
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Post by godaiking on Dec 13, 2008 11:12:21 GMT -5
Got the toy in today. What a let down. This guy told me the toy was in mint condition and never played with, yet there's paint chips and sticker chips on the sections where the toy gattais plus the the chrome on the legs are all worn. This will be the last time I ever buy something from someone in Italy. -Joe The pictures posted on E-bay looked good. Also, the EU$1,499.99 (about US$2,009) price tag isn't bad for a Volt-In-Box set. That is, unless the pictures were misleading. BTW, you can't hold 30 year-old vintage toys to the same standard as the newest SOCs. Please post actual pictures of the item, so we can decide to avoid this seller. Oh, I will be taking some pictures alright. After owning several mint Voltes in the course of ten years, I know what to look for. The term "mint condition" in my vocabulary means perfect and brand new. Its the absolute highest grade a toy can receive. No matter if it's 30 years old or 300 years old. I was reassured by the seller that the toy condition was indeed "mint" but at it's best was in very good to excellent. -Joe |
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Post by godaiking on Dec 13, 2008 15:40:48 GMT -5
This is his idea of mint:
"I'm sure the item was unplayed, because the first owner, american like you, told me that he received as a gift when he was too grown up to play with it..and i do not play with the items i have to sell. the item is wonderful, and in mint conditions...mint means beautiful, very good...i'm not a toymaker so i can't tell you if it's factory new or like new, so this is the reason i tols you "seems to be never played". "
Sigh....
Avoid anything from the seller "matttingaz"
-Joe
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Post by roboto on Dec 13, 2008 20:30:28 GMT -5
This is his idea of mint: "I'm sure the item was unplayed, because the first owner, american like you, told me that he received as a gift when he was too grown up to play with it..and i do not play with the items i have to sell. the item is wonderful, and in mint conditions...mint means beautiful, very good...i'm not a toymaker so i can't tell you if it's factory new or like new, so this is the reason i tols you "seems to be never played". " Sigh.... Avoid anything from the seller "matttingaz" -Joe I've had similar experience with unscrupulous sellers like this. I ask the seller if the toy is sealed, unopened, and unused, and the person claims that it is since he just wants to get rid of the item and make money. If the seller had said the toy was C9 in the first place, then you would've avoided the item unless you were really looking for the item in C9. I just hate it when sellers have to be so deceiving. |
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Post by calibre on Dec 13, 2008 20:41:28 GMT -5
for these kinds of sellers:
what goes around comes around
karma
they are a bunch of idiots digging their own graves
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Post by Godaikin on Dec 13, 2008 21:24:02 GMT -5
first of all, it is a nice toy, but, I remember that auction, I was thinking to buy it for a while and when I have decided to buy it, it was ended now I know it was you who bought it. anyway, I am sorry that you got this problem with the toy, but you can just look for a replacment of the bad part, hopefully you can locate one soon. |
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Post by shopperx on Dec 14, 2008 12:19:19 GMT -5
I purchased a $200 toy from that seller before, didnt have problems. I think his mistake was to say the toy was in mint condition, for the price paid i can imagine how frustrating can that be...
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Post by godaiking on Dec 14, 2008 14:46:48 GMT -5
Thanks for all the support guys. Honestly, the toy is in nice shape. The V1 and V5 vehicles are mint. But the V2, V3 and V4 vehicles aren't mint. Here's some pictures:   This one also has wear in the chrome neck section from combining and wear on the left side sticker:  And finally, the biggest flaw in my opinion, the wear and chips on the Volt Frigate's chrome legs:  I honestly want to keep this and just find some mint pieces off Yahoo Japan but I want a partial refund. I'll keep you guys updated on what happens. -Joe |
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Post by mannix143 on Dec 15, 2008 3:01:35 GMT -5
those looks like natural scratches from playing with the toy, looks good. off course if it says mins condition... it means no scratches or whatsoever.
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Post by bt1 on Dec 15, 2008 9:15:25 GMT -5
Yeah, for the price you paid, I'd want some cash back. The way he said it looks to not be played with, and the photo's provided, I would say misleading at best. I know I'd want pretty much perfection with that price and description.
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