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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 20, 2010 1:38:57 GMT -5
this jumbo is available on ebay. to bad the shipping is $90. Yeap, that's about how much Amiami and even HLJ are charging to ship this Jumbo figure via EMS - which is the only way they will ship it due to the high price of the item.  }\ |
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Post by magengar on Feb 20, 2010 13:07:47 GMT -5
Well, the most important thing now is that you finally got the Shin Maz jumbo- it'll be a great asset to your collection... I've seen your old Tripod "Mazinger" webpages from way back in the day, and I can tell you're very particular about the Maz specimens you collect. Many of them look almost "vintage" by now, especially the ones that look like they're from the old Banpresto line... I like them. Great Score, bro!  zozo-Magengar |
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Post by InfraMan on Feb 21, 2010 12:10:28 GMT -5
reserved mine 6 months ago and I finally got conformation from H.L.J that it has shipped !!!! Ill make a video of it once it comes for you guys !!
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 21, 2010 23:48:36 GMT -5
reserved mine 6 months ago and I finally got conformation from H.L.J that it has shipped !!!! Ill make a video of it once it comes for you guys !! got it from HLJ???... Ouch! That's gotta hurt (the wallet)...  }D |
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Post by InfraMan on Feb 22, 2010 1:43:33 GMT -5
reserved mine 6 months ago and I finally got conformation from H.L.J that it has shipped !!!! Ill make a video of it once it comes for you guys !! got it from HLJ???... Ouch! That's gotta hurt (the wallet)... }D It was $355.00 shipped to the US....I preordered it 6 months ago because H.L.J was the only place accepting preorders at the time. Where else can I do my shopping thats cheaper?? Did you also get one? |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 22, 2010 12:46:19 GMT -5
Yeah man, came out to $277 USD shipped EMS and that include a Revoltech Grendizer as well. There is no better place than Amiami if you ask me.
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Post by magengar on Feb 22, 2010 14:18:55 GMT -5
I guess that also proves how light-weight the Neo Maz
jumbo is, as well.
Perhaps not as light-weight as shampoo bottles...
...I'm just hoping the plastic on this jumbo will be
as faithfuly thick as the classic jumbos.
zozo-Magengar
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 22, 2010 19:51:41 GMT -5
Well I got it today. It is nice, but I don't think it is "$200 USD nice" (almost or over $300 USD with shipping):    Not really impressive features, for example, the "shoulder joints" are racheted, but they make this "CLANG" sound every time you move them, sort of like the chinese steel relaxation spheres you twirl in your hand. Then theres the "where the hell is Koji Kabuto" fact. Was it really that hard to jam a little static figure of Koji in the Pilder? Come on!!!   This Neo Jumbo is not really that heavy, but I do think it is heavier that the 1970's version - no I'm sure it is. Not much more to say about it, other than it comes with an extra set of firing rocket punch that look just like the SOC's but way bigger. I guess if you are a die hard fan of Mazinger this is a good thing to buy. However, if I would've had achance to fiddle with this figure before I bought it, I probably would have waited until it came down in price to at least $150 or less... ...well, maybe not. }D |
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Post by magengar on Feb 22, 2010 20:30:33 GMT -5
Damn, I ENVY YOU!!!!!!!!!! ;D Hey, if I had magic powers- I'd shrink myself down to size and pilot that thing! ;D You're right- the manufacturer should've gone the extra "Umph" and at least molded a seated-position Koji man to go in that Pilder. The detail insisde of it looks nice, and the entire sculpt of this specimen looks awesome. Damn, and he looks HUGE, too! Well, about 2' "huge", but still a sight to behold. And the big Nice thing about it is that it Doesn't have them old classic funky Jumbo wheels under his feet... I never liked the wheels idea. Congrats on your new haul, bro! zozo-Magengar |
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Post by locidm on Feb 23, 2010 20:42:50 GMT -5
OMG it's big!!!!! The head sculpt is pretty amazing. Can you do a size comparison shot of the pilder and the PX-01 / 04? Does the cockpit open? Would the PX-09 Kouji fit inside? Would the PX-04 pilder fit inside the jumbo's head???
BTW, time to get a new chair. j/k.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 23, 2010 22:20:27 GMT -5
OMG it's big!!!!! The head sculpt is pretty amazing. Can you do a size comparison shot of the pilder and the PX-01 / 04? Does the cockpit open? Would the PX-09 Kouji fit inside? Would the PX-04 pilder fit inside the jumbo's head??? BTW, time to get a new chair. j/k. Ha, ha... the chair is not really old, the material changes the shade of color depending on which direction it is rubbed. ;D The jumbo is big, but not THAT big. There is no way that the PX-04 Hover Pilder would fit inside! You can actually see the PX-04 next to the Jumbo Shin Mazinger in the second and third pictures.  The Koji figure will definitely NOT fit inside the Jumbos Hover Pilder.  I don't think the Jumbo Shin Mazinger's Pilder canopy opens up, but I didn't try to open it either. }D |
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Post by chogokinsnake on Feb 24, 2010 2:08:08 GMT -5
Well I got it today. It is nice, but I don't think it is "$200 USD nice" (almost or over $300 USD with shipping): Not really impressive features, for example, the "shoulder joints" are racheted, but they make this "CLANG" sound every time you move them, sort of like the chinese steel relaxation spheres you twirl in your hand. Then theres the "where the hell is Koji Kabuto" fact. Was it really that hard to jam a little static figure of Koji in the Pilder? Come on!!! This Neo Jumbo is not really that heavy, but I do think it is heavier that the 1970's version - no I'm sure it is. Not much more to say about it, other than it comes with an extra set of firing rocket punch that look just like the SOC's but way bigger. I guess if you are a die hard fan of Mazinger this is a good thing to buy. However, if I would've had achance to fiddle with this figure before I bought it, I probably would have waited until it came down in price to at least $150 or less... ...well, maybe not. }D That is awesome!  |
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Post by magengar on Feb 24, 2010 12:00:32 GMT -5
You're right, the PX-04 is way too big to
fit inside the jumbo's crown-- so then,
neither will the PX-04's Koji figure.
The canopy looks deceiving because it has
them tiny molded snap-tabs to keep it
secured in place... it probably Doesn't open.
If the canopy doesn't open, I wouldn't
try to force it open if I were you.
Granma sez "if it aint broke, don't fix it." ;D
That jumbo looks really huge, because it's on
that top shelf close to the ceiling. Note all the
other smaller figures and models around him...
...that's what's making him look so huge. LOL!
Punchcar! I spotted an MC Mazinger in that
there crowd right there! ;D
zozo-magengar
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 24, 2010 22:40:17 GMT -5
Come on man... you only spotted one?!!! I'm dissapointed...
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Post by zamboace on Feb 24, 2010 23:23:29 GMT -5
Well I got it today. It is nice, but I don't think it is "$200 USD nice" (almost or over $300 USD with shipping) I have a feeling that quite a few buyers will disagree with you. |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 24, 2010 23:36:48 GMT -5
Well I got it today. It is nice, but I don't think it is "$200 USD nice" (almost or over $300 USD with shipping) I have a feeling that quite a few buyers will disagree with you. That's fine, people can disagree. That doesn't change the fact that this figure is not worth the current price tag... not even close! BTW, for those that learn the hard way, if you live in the USA and purchase it from BBTS, it will come out cheaper than if you buy it from overseas, even with the mark-up. Shipping for the humongous box is INSANE from overseas...  }D |
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Post by magengar on Feb 25, 2010 11:51:08 GMT -5
I noticed another one. I'm learning to spot them by their look, from a distance, so I'll know how to tell an MC from SOCs and other similar-looking figures. My MC Raideen arrived yesterday! ;D Back on topic... Have you watched Inframan's youtube video review of this bad boy? zozo-Magengar Come on man... you only spotted one?!!! I'm dissapointed... }D |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 25, 2010 11:56:37 GMT -5
Come on man, there's more than two! No, I haven't watched that video. After messing with mine I'm just not feeling much love for the thing anymore... If I wasn't such a die-hard Mazinger collector I would offer it up for sale just to get my money back.
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Post by magengar on Feb 25, 2010 12:25:29 GMT -5
Ok ok ok, I'll keep lookin for the others there. ;D Seems like the jumbo SM didn't impress you much. Don't lose faith, perhaps it'll grow on you later. On the bright side: At least this Maz version jumbo has a true sculpt and detail, especially its face and that Pilder, compared to the vintage Mazinger-Z jumbos from way back in the day. zozo-Magengar Come on man, there's more than two! No, I haven't watched that video. After messing with mine I'm just not feeling much love for the thing anymore... If I wasn't such a die-hard Mazinger collector I would offer it up for sale just to get my money back. }\ |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Feb 25, 2010 13:29:29 GMT -5
I hope so. It may be that I don't like the Ishikawa Shin Mazinger design as much as I like the Toei one. So, I put the Jumbo Neo Shin Mazinger back in its box... were it will probably stay for a long time.
}D
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