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Post by gpa on Sept 22, 2009 20:07:36 GMT -5
Cool. Thanks for answering my question. I was asking because the Saint Seiya figures use the same body as well but are scaled up to 17 cm, so they are noticeably taller.
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Post by Gold on Sept 23, 2009 4:45:40 GMT -5
Hey Vic, congrats on the Ex-gear! Just wondering, any problems with the joints? Does it have diecast parts? I'm kind of on the fence on this toy so any info would be greatly appreciated.  Gold |
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Post by vic01 on Sept 23, 2009 11:11:29 GMT -5
Hey Vic, congrats on the Ex-gear! Just wondering, any problems with the joints? Does it have diecast parts? I'm kind of on the fence on this toy so any info would be greatly appreciated. Gold Thanks Gold! Well, for the joints, it really holds the figure but when the armor is put on (the leg armors), if gives more weight on the legs. So when you lean forward the base w/ Alto, the legs tend to move forward but not much. Actually, w/ my unit, the other leg is pretty much tighter than the other. So far, I am satisfied w/ it. My only problem is the shoulder armors, it really limits the articulation of the arms but when posed correctly, you can still move the shoulders w/ the armor on it. The ankle joint of the base figure is double ball-jointed, but it is thin, prone to breakage but can handle the whole figure. Also, the forearm armors will leave some marks on Alto's forearms. Extremities are made of like soft plastic (not ABS) maybe vinyl but strong. Try to slide the forearm armors while putting it onto Alto's forearm. The only armor piece that tends to fall off is the groin armor, it is not loose but that is the only part that will come off by touching it. It is not really a problem though it could be made better. Diecast parts are so minimal, the shin guard of the leg armor is made of diecast, and the 4 clip-like around the shoulder armors and below the armpit. This is my first Figuarts-like figure, but i do see it came from that line. So if you have the SHF Kamen Riders, they are basically the same articulation. Alto stands 6" and w/ the Ex-Gear, it is 7". Wing span is 12". vic01 |
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Post by vic01 on Sept 23, 2009 12:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by Elgladiador on Sept 23, 2009 16:56:23 GMT -5
many thx bro!!
mine doents ships till tomorrow from hlj...
japan has to be the country with most holydays/holyweeks breaks in the wolrd.. this one was like the 4th week without work from them
sheesh!!
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Post by chachipower on Sept 24, 2009 19:28:36 GMT -5
what hole was I in that I only just found out about this figure?! I'm not all into macross since theres too much catching up to do but sheesh this figure looks awesome. I want three. One to display completed, one to display with the figure sitting down putting suit on and a 3rd just to run around going na na na na I have 3
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Post by recca74 on Sept 24, 2009 22:41:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the photo's vic. I'm really tossing around the idea of ordering one on the free ship promo from HLJ while they're still in stock. This is one epic action figure!
EDIT: OK, I have to stop looking at this thread now. Geez! LOL!
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Post by chachipower on Sept 25, 2009 18:11:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the photo's vic. I'm really tossing around the idea of ordering one on the free ship promo from HLJ while they're still in stock. This is one epic action figure! EDIT: OK, I have to stop looking at this thread now. Geez! LOL! well dont think too much, I just picked up 3 and the stock is low! |
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Post by quinjester on Sept 25, 2009 19:01:14 GMT -5
You seriously got three? Damn man, if you've got that kind of cash, I should have charged you more for Shin Getter 2  |
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Post by chachipower on Sept 25, 2009 22:17:45 GMT -5
You seriously got three? Damn man, if you've got that kind of cash, I should have charged you more for Shin Getter 2 Yessir, they are waiting patiently for their new home here in good ol NJ. Haha yeah that was almost a crackhead price for that shin getter if HLJ didnt have them on sale haha. If you only knew the amount of stuff that is on order...you would flip. BY FAR the largest order I have ever made. I also have 3 more shin getters coming. One normal, one weathered and one black. I think 3 is my lucky number Keep an eye out for my Soul of Iron wallet post coming soon. |
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Post by gameindo on Sept 26, 2009 4:15:27 GMT -5
Vic1, I have a question, that VF-25F you have is that the " DX Chogokin 1/60 Macross VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie Alto"or the 1/72 scale ? where did you get the extra parts from ?
Thanks in advance, that is one sick toys...
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Post by mechamasterj on Sept 26, 2009 8:01:32 GMT -5
Cool stuff lol let's have a siw war I know my shipping was over 100 lol....... Wait that's nothing to brag about sigh
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Post by vic01 on Sept 26, 2009 19:07:40 GMT -5
Vic1, I have a question, that VF-25F you have is that the " DX Chogokin 1/60 Macross VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie Alto"or the 1/72 scale ? where did you get the extra parts from ? Thanks in advance, that is one sick toys... Thanks man! Yup, DX chogokin VF-25F Alto Custom + Tamashii Exclusive Alto Super Parts. Got it from ebay together w/ Ozma super parts for $120 only. Thanks guys for looking @ the pics! Really a recommended action figure. I still love this pic:  Connect slave. vic01 |
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Post by mechamasterj on Oct 4, 2009 22:17:06 GMT -5
heres a nice quick comparison shot for you........ sans armor  |
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Post by pinoy78 on Oct 9, 2009 10:46:30 GMT -5
Mine just shipped from HLJ a few day ago (EMS).
Hopefully it'll arrive today.
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Post by chachipower on Oct 9, 2009 12:27:02 GMT -5
Mine just shipped from HLJ a few day ago (EMS). Hopefully it'll arrive today. My package shipped on the 7th and got here today (9th)...Super fast!! |
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Post by moleman on Oct 10, 2009 15:31:38 GMT -5
Yo chachipower saw your excellent review of the EX Gear. Too bad you have one floppy wing. To answer yes Alto is a guy and not a girl. Lots of animes these days are doing this now and then drawing out the male to be rather feminine looking to draw in the female audiences.
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Post by tanrover on Oct 11, 2009 20:41:44 GMT -5
I was just watching chiachipower's review last night. great one.
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Post by chachipower on Oct 11, 2009 22:28:08 GMT -5
Yo chachipower saw your excellent review of the EX Gear. Too bad you have one floppy wing. To answer yes Alto is a guy and not a girl. Lots of animes these days are doing this now and then drawing out the male to be rather feminine looking to draw in the female audiences. Thanks guys, I was a little worried it wouldnt go over well since I didnt know much history about the character. That and racing through the armoring. I think it gets the coolness of the figure across though. The floppy wing sux a bit but it stays as long as I dont move it. Its on display right now in sitting mode. WARNING: The armor chest piece that locks together with those 2 little "finger tabs" can break off if figure is not seated properly. Make sure the back of the figure is locked into the main armor with those three holes. If not you will not give clearance for the chest piece to lock correctly causing stress on the fingers. It should lock together without any force.How do I know? Cause I forced it on, then when I forced it off, one of the finger tabs came off!! so what was the fix for something so TINY? I drilled the spot where the tab is, then filled with epoxy, then sunk the remaining tab into the hole and voila its as good as new. Not for the weak of heart Dont be afraid to play with your figure's armor, it takes a lot of force to break it. Thanks again for checking out the video |
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Post by Gold on Oct 12, 2009 8:22:55 GMT -5
Whoa! Thanks for the pics Vic. Very nicely done!!  Gold |
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