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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 19, 2010 18:56:27 GMT -5
I wonder what the odds are that they'll do Panda-Z in this line? Fingers crossed! Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah!!! Lets all go around our neighborhoods and collect thousands of signatures demanding Bandai to cease and desist production of cool mechas and to start producing lite cute animal renditions instead! And, oh yes, yeS, yes, we can demand that they produce them in different color formats as well! Just imagine, baby blue, hot pink, sassy yellow!!! It would be soooo wonderful! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!! And I'm serious! After all, the only SRC's that I was interested on have already been made and released... Ha, haaaaa... }D
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Post by magengar on Aug 19, 2010 19:20:25 GMT -5
Well, hopefuly we won't see as many "re-issues" and Re-This, Re-That, Re-the other in This line as we've seen in the SOC line. Jeez, Now that I've stated THAT-- I think I'll wait just a liiiitle while longer before I jump on these Mazzies... just so I can avoid the cut-throat "Re-Whatever" schemes this toyline MIGHT pull over on us collectors. Because if it ever comes to That, I'll just save my platanos for the better version re-whatever. I'm Not saying Bandai will do it, I'm just foreseeing they Might do it someday. ;D zozo-Magengar
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 19, 2010 19:49:46 GMT -5
But magengar, don't you see what's going on??? Cool Super Robots get barely any supporting buyers anymore because they are not cute things - that is, unless they are made into cute little things instead (cute animals, SD Renditions, babies wearing their costumes, etc...). Bandai will eventually shut the original SOC & SRC lines and will concentrate in the New SOC (Soul of Cuteness) line instead. After all, they have to provide the customers what they want. You think it sounds crazy? Wait and see... }D Well, hopefuly we won't see as many "re-issues" and Re-This, Re-That, Re-the other in This line as we've seen in the SOC line. Jeez, Now that I've stated THAT-- I think I'll wait just a liiiitle while longer before I jump on these Mazzies... just so I can avoid the cut-throat "Re-Whatever" schemes this toyline MIGHT pull over on us collectors. Because if it ever comes to That, I'll just save my platanos for the better version re-whatever. I'm Not saying Bandai will do it, I'm just foreseeing they Might do it someday. ;D zozo-Magengar
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Post by gokinrob on Aug 19, 2010 20:40:02 GMT -5
"Soul of Cuteness". That kills me -- haha. But what is really scary is that you might be right themazingerz: the S.D. thing is pretty rampant. Everyone is doing it - even Fewture.
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Post by quinjester on Aug 19, 2010 22:06:33 GMT -5
Have you finished? I felt bad about trolling with the Panda Z thing before, but you're seriously making me consider taking up the mantle again.
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Post by rodimus1138 on Aug 19, 2010 22:29:28 GMT -5
Just figured out why I haven't gotten my payment request yet...
I also pre-ordered the august restock of Robot Damashii EVA-02 when I pre-ordered the double mazingers! now I have to wait for that restock to get them DAMN MY SPENDING!
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Post by quinjester on Aug 19, 2010 22:32:04 GMT -5
Be prepared to deal with the 85 yen - dollar price ratio too. Thanks economy!
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Post by rodimus1138 on Aug 19, 2010 22:46:21 GMT -5
Be prepared to deal with the 85 yen - dollar price ratio too. Thanks economy! Thanks for reminding me... I only hope my shipping isn't too terrible or I might have to give amiami another bs story as to how I can't afford EVA-02 (I WILL HAVE THOSE MAZINGERS!)
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 19, 2010 22:51:20 GMT -5
Have you finished? I felt bad about trolling with the Panda Z thing before, but you're seriously making me consider taking up the mantle again. Quin, yes, the POS Z gag was heartless. However, reading the postings of several members here, and then taking into consideration the "want" list generated from the japanese folks, it is starting to paint a grim picture of things to come. On the other hand, some of us will get to start a new hobby or just see our savings accounts grow! ;D }D
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Post by quinjester on Aug 20, 2010 0:34:27 GMT -5
Well I, for one, look forward to your new found monetary freedom.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 20, 2010 0:50:17 GMT -5
If the trend continues, then, not more than I... }D
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Post by magengar on Aug 20, 2010 1:48:34 GMT -5
Yeah, I see what you mean! But, also, We the Maz fans are not getting any Younger! ;D Panda Z has a weird style that plays between the old generation and new generation anime fans... Hello Kitty on Steroids. Super-robot fans are an aging breed. The folks who are buying cutsie things are into the new-school stuff like Naruto and Bleeeaaach (I pronounce it as Beotch). They're the ones who are splurging more money on That stuff than what We spend on super-robot toys. Everyday they shop for what's New. While us old-school fans can't find Our classic toys Everyday... The demographic's changed since then. The difference between US and the younger mall crowd is what we buy: Our classic toys are marketed as Collectors' Grade for having matured nostalgicly all these years. A Full Metal Alchemist toy hasn't reached that status yet, and Pokemons are still just toys at TRU, and Ben10 is still breast-feeding inside gumball machines as we speak. Even Panda-Z is still just a parody it even got parodized here in This thread! LOL! The future is indeed uncertain. Maybe Bandai will shut those lines down after all, Someday. All good things die young and new things begin... ...the Only thing that stays the same is Change. ;D zozo-Magengar But magengar, don't you see what's going on??? Cool Super Robots get barely any supporting buyers anymore because they are not cute things - that is, unless they are made into cute little things instead (cute animals, SD Renditions, babies wearing their costumes, etc...). Bandai will eventually shut the original SOC & SRC lines and will concentrate in the New SOC (Soul of Cuteness) line instead. After all, they have to provide the customers what they want. You think it sounds crazy? Wait and see... }D Well, hopefuly we won't see as many "re-issues" and Re-This, Re-That, Re-the other in This line as we've seen in the SOC line. Jeez, Now that I've stated THAT-- I think I'll wait just a liiiitle while longer before I jump on these Mazzies... just so I can avoid the cut-throat "Re-Whatever" schemes this toyline MIGHT pull over on us collectors. Because if it ever comes to That, I'll just save my platanos for the better version re-whatever. I'm Not saying Bandai will do it, I'm just foreseeing they Might do it someday. ;D zozo-Magengar
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Post by guve25 on Aug 20, 2010 2:11:26 GMT -5
Hi all, I've been a lurker at robot japan for years but decided to plunge in after the SRC line started. I was considering the SOC line for a while, but with my baby daughter coming in, I guess space and monetary freedom isn't an option anymore.
I currently collect Revoltech Yamaguchi super robot line, but strangely I'm not a fan with their random abysmal quality (got one with crooked melted shoulder), sticky paint and funny discoloration after a year or so. So I'm looking for a memento of my childhood without the hefty size and price tag, which SRC line seems to answer very well. I already ordered the Mazinger plus its weapon pack from amiami, but it's just testing water, I do have some questions if you guys know any answer for it.
Does the SRC line has a scale or some sort? The Mazinger Z height (from wikipedia) is 18 Meter, and the SRC version is 14 Cm, making it roughly a 1/128.5 scale. The Great Mazinger (OVA height) is 20.5 Meter, and the SRC version is 16 Cm, making it also roughly 1/128.1 scale. So is 1/128 (give or take) the scale to follow or will Bandai go bonkers and just go with whatever scale they please? I seem to recall that all SOC have greater size range from the diminutive Xabungle to the massive Ideon.
I'm a scale freak so usually I go with whatever line has the best scale consistency, especially with one that displays scales on its box like model kits. But even if the scale was not universal, at least size discrepancy should reflect the scale. Revoltech's Mazinkaiser is tiny compared to the Getters, but Mazinkaiser towers over Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger which supposed to be the same size as the Getters.
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Post by rodimus1138 on Aug 20, 2010 3:03:31 GMT -5
Well I just got my shipping notice and luckily the price wasn't too bad but I do have a problem anyway I won't go into details but it seems one of my family members decided to borrow some money and I can't afford my order yet >:[
luckily I get paid again tommorow
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Post by rodimus1138 on Aug 20, 2010 3:09:04 GMT -5
Yeah, I see what you mean! But, also, We the Maz fans are not getting any Younger! ;D Panda Z has a weird style that plays between the old generation and new generation anime fans... Hello Kitty on Steroids. Super-robot fans are an aging breed. The folks who are buying cutsie things are into the new-school stuff like Naruto and Bleeeaaach (I pronounce it as Beotch). They're the ones who are splurging more money on That stuff than what We spend on super-robot toys. Everyday they shop for what's New. While us old-school fans can't find Our classic toys Everyday... The demographic's changed since then. The difference between US and the younger mall crowd is what we buy: Our classic toys are marketed as Collectors' Grade for having matured nostalgicly all these years. A Full Metal Alchemist toy hasn't reached that status yet, and Pokemons are still just toys at TRU, and Ben10 is still breast-feeding inside gumball machines as we speak. Even Panda-Z is still just a parody it even got parodized here in This thread! LOL! The future is indeed uncertain. Maybe Bandai will shut those lines down after all, Someday. All good things die young and new things begin... ...the Only thing that stays the same is Change. ;D zozo-Magengar But magengar, don't you see what's going on??? Cool Super Robots get barely any supporting buyers anymore because they are not cute things - that is, unless they are made into cute little things instead (cute animals, SD Renditions, babies wearing their costumes, etc...). Bandai will eventually shut the original SOC & SRC lines and will concentrate in the New SOC (Soul of Cuteness) line instead. After all, they have to provide the customers what they want. You think it sounds crazy? Wait and see... }D I'm 17 and I'm completely into old school super robots infact my three favorite anime are GaoGaiGar, Mazinger and Getter Robo not to mention I hate naruto and bleach started to bore me after episode 12 Yes super robot fans are an aged breed but there still hope... (and yes I have been successful in turning people who are usually into cutsey anime into old school super robot fans it's practically my mission )
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Post by quinjester on Aug 20, 2010 6:56:29 GMT -5
Hi all, I've been a lurker at robot japan for years but decided to plunge in after the SRC line started. I was considering the SOC line for a while, but with my baby daughter coming in, I guess space and monetary freedom isn't an option anymore. I currently collect Revoltech Yamaguchi super robot line, but strangely I'm not a fan with their random abysmal quality (got one with crooked melted shoulder), sticky paint and funny discoloration after a year or so. So I'm looking for a memento of my childhood without the hefty size and price tag, which SRC line seems to answer very well. I already ordered the Mazinger plus its weapon pack from amiami, but it's just testing water, I do have some questions if you guys know any answer for it. Does the SRC line has a scale or some sort? The Mazinger Z height (from wikipedia) is 18 Meter, and the SRC version is 14 Cm, making it roughly a 1/128.5 scale. The Great Mazinger (OVA height) is 20.5 Meter, and the SRC version is 16 Cm, making it also roughly 1/128.1 scale. So is 1/128 (give or take) the scale to follow or will Bandai go bonkers and just go with whatever scale they please? I seem to recall that all SOC have greater size range from the diminutive Xabungle to the massive Ideon. I'm a scale freak so usually I go with whatever line has the best scale consistency, especially with one that displays scales on its box like model kits. But even if the scale was not universal, at least size discrepancy should reflect the scale. Revoltech's Mazinkaiser is tiny compared to the Getters, but Mazinkaiser towers over Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger which supposed to be the same size as the Getters. The SRC line is not going to hold to any particular scale - but rather a generally consistent size. Meaning all figures are going to be in the 14-16cm size range, most likely, regardless of what size they're supposed to be canonically. There may be occasional instances where Bandai will try to keep sizes roughly equivalent like in the case of paired figures like Mazinger and Great Mazinger, but it wont be the overall rule. For example - Alteisen (A Real Robot, ironically), the next release, is supposed to be 22m but should be about the same size as the Mazingers, making it more in the 1:130-140 scale range. Further down the line are Daizengar and Aussenseiter, again the same toy size and from the same universe as Alteisen, but canonically they're MUCH taller than Alteisen at around 55 meters each (and so 1:340-360 scale or thereabouts).
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 20, 2010 9:50:56 GMT -5
Does the SRC line has a scale or some sort? The Mazinger Z height (from wikipedia) is 18 Meter, and the SRC version is 14 Cm, making it roughly a 1/128.5 scale. The Great Mazinger (OVA height) is 20.5 Meter, and the SRC version is 16 Cm, making it also roughly 1/128.1 scale. So is 1/128 (give or take) the scale to follow or will Bandai go bonkers and just go with whatever scale they please? I seem to recall that all SOC have greater size range from the diminutive Xabungle to the massive Ideon. I'm a scale freak so usually I go with whatever line has the best scale consistency, especially with one that displays scales on its box like model kits. But even if the scale was not universal, at least size discrepancy should reflect the scale. I totally agree with you. Scales (truly reasonable scales) are very important to me. Bandai sort of tried to keep the SOC line in kind of a scale as much as possible, taking into consideration that many of them were going to be impossible to maintain in figure/toy form (Daitarn's for example). The SRC line is basically Bandai's answer to Revoltech's line, and as such, scales will probably not get much attention through the line... }D
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Post by eriku on Aug 20, 2010 9:54:14 GMT -5
So...are fans like me, who enjoy both old school robuts and cute robots, an impossibility? Will I go to fiddle with my Keroros and Tetsujins this evening and vanish in a puff of logic instead? It's amazing to me that for as broad and huge as the toy world is, that anyone can look at it with such a narrow focus and force things into "sides". Isn't there enough room for people of all tastes? And since when is it a new trend for cute toys to come out of Japan? Or did I slip into yet another Alternate Earth? I hate it when that happens.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 20, 2010 10:13:29 GMT -5
There is absolutely nothing wrong with any toy or toy collectors. What I personally have a problem with is that, these particular toy lines that started as, and are looked upon as, "serious characters" lines (that may be the wrong terminology, but you know what I mean) have no problem adding way different characters (funny characters) even when there are still so many "serious characters" to do. Business is business, I understand that, but couldn't they've picked an alternate sub-line for those other characters? Why do characters like Dai Guard, Dairugger XV, Golion, Daltanius, etc take a back seat on these toy lines for the sake of Funny stuff? But other than that, I have no beef with it.
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Post by eriku on Aug 20, 2010 10:20:45 GMT -5
The cute characters, such as SD figures, typically do get their own lines, such as the new SD Infinity line. Something like Panda-Z can fit in with a line like SRC or even SOC because it share's so much with the style of the other super robots (aside from the giant Panda head). And besides, it's not like a Panda-Z release in this line or any other is going to mean that the line will suddenly switch to all cute animal funny things. I don't like every single realease that comes along in SRC, SOC or any other line, cute or superserious, but I just wait and see what comes along next. More often than not it's something I'll like.
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