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Post by supergetterv on Oct 25, 2011 12:58:10 GMT -5
14cm is kinda small for something they want to charge 9800 yen. But maybe that is the price point for this Riobot brand. So far, I'm liking every aspect of this Gurren. Looking at the legs and the many sharp edges and details, just much more refine. Now the only question I have is how good are the joint. Will see once it gets release, but it is the definite version of Gurren Lagann that I will certainly make room for in my display.
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Post by Lejam on Oct 25, 2011 15:55:17 GMT -5
Yes, we have to wait a review to know how are the joints...
When seeing the picture where it bends a knee and other posing too,
it looks like a very good figure and sharpness is awesome,
hope it'not only for prototype model (remember revoltech figure : bad paintings).
I still have the "oh boy" Konami version, I will wait for Lazengann !
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Post by mechamasterj on Oct 30, 2011 23:38:42 GMT -5
Guess what just went for preorder and is already sold out argggghhhhh
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Post by moleman on Oct 31, 2011 0:51:28 GMT -5
OMFG. I saw this for preorder, and decided to preorder after my shower........and now its SOLD out. Dayum balls.
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Post by mechaleleng 2.0 on Oct 31, 2011 1:14:01 GMT -5
Oh sucks! I hope it wont become one of those instant sold out even on its release date.
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Post by Lejam on Oct 31, 2011 2:14:54 GMT -5
It's a very nice figure but expensive for that size.
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Post by mechaleleng 2.0 on Oct 31, 2011 4:22:02 GMT -5
okay, its available again for 7240 with 19% off... Edit: Got my confirmation mail. Sweet.  |
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Post by supergetterv on Oct 31, 2011 4:54:03 GMT -5
Said temporary sold out. But the other retailers don't even have it for preorders. Hopefully won't have to rely on ebay.
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Post by ancer on Oct 31, 2011 7:21:58 GMT -5
just watched the video and those joint are fantastic .
really like what they've done . should be taller..
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Post by quinjester on Oct 31, 2011 9:11:19 GMT -5
Sold out on amiami and hobbysearch - still available at HLJ, though, so I was able to get my preorder in. The video is pretty cool. It was pretty clear with their first release, Delphine, that the guys at Sentinel are pretty hardcore into clever engineering - that was one of the things I liked the most about the Delphine so I'm glad to see that trend continue  |
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Post by mechamasterj on Oct 31, 2011 11:47:20 GMT -5
Wonder how their figure line will fair and still no sign of that liger
Dude...
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Post by supergetterv on Nov 3, 2011 19:04:19 GMT -5
Pretty glad I placed a order over at HLJ on Halloween because HLJ finally closed the preorders. Took them awhile, amiami and hobbysearch was like instant sell outs. So I looked into the other Riobot release and the only other thing that was available is the Delphine 2nd version from break/broken blade manga/anime. HLJ has preorder for this version again and is supposed to come out this month, I don't know if this is a 2nd or 3rd run on this but I placed the order for it just so I can see what this company (Sen-Ti-Nel) is all about. The design of the mechas in break blade along with the weaponry and shield aren't really to my kind of thing, looks a lot like Ecaflowne, which I wasn't much of a fan of. So I read the Manga, and while the story is interesting enough to keep me going, the action scenes are really confusing, especially because I couldn't tell who piloting what and what the author is trying to show me. Problem with black and white print, in black and white, the mechas all look the same. Watching the anime made the action scene much clearer. So maybe I'll get the Riobot Delphine toy by Christmas and see what this company is like.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Nov 3, 2011 20:21:15 GMT -5
i think TMZ was disappointed with its anime accuracy but diecast or not, id have to say that RIOBOT delivers a good version of GurrenLagann..^^ If i have the money, id like to own both  Yes, it is a very nice figure but not my style, and much less my style for that price! ;D Maybe in another time when the economy was better I would have gotten it right away, but now a days I am more picky about my purchases...  }D |
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Post by mechamasterj on Nov 3, 2011 20:44:22 GMT -5
whether you like the anime/manga or not you will love this figure it is pure awesomeness... i would get the 2nd version if you can find it if you really want to see what the company is about! You will not be disappointed.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Nov 3, 2011 22:10:04 GMT -5
Sorry, but I don't really like figures that stray from anime accuracy only for the sake of styling. However, I would really consider purchasing it if it was selling for around $30 (like a Revoltech or Robot Damashii).
}D
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Post by pryzmm on Nov 4, 2011 9:51:01 GMT -5
im making as pass .. its to expensive for my liking  |
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Post by supergetterv on Nov 4, 2011 11:15:27 GMT -5
It is pretty much sold out everywhere anyways. Good luck trying to find a place that still has pre orders. In any case, I could care less for anime accuracy. I mean if things stay accurrate to the cartoons, I wouldn't want a MP Optimus or the new GFFMC origins RX-78-2. The extra panels and the added details is much more interesting than them old rectangular blocks they use for the thighs and arms. Looking at this Gurren, the whole shin guard, instead of them boring looking round oil can things, it finally has some sharp curves. If anything, this riobot version, based on the looks alone, has killed my desire for the GIM version. Pending on how well it lives up to its hype, I may even consider it to be my definitive Gurren Lagann figure to get. Won't know until I actually have this in hand.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Nov 4, 2011 14:02:32 GMT -5
Good for you dude! Get two or three of them... I still don't like it, and will choose anime accuracy over meaninless "pretty" styling any day. I'll leave the prettiness for Barbie dolls... ;D My Super Robots have to look like they just jumped out of the TV as much as possible, otherwise I really don't care for them... }D |
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Post by supergetterv on Nov 4, 2011 14:59:50 GMT -5
Thanks. Couldn't afford 2 or 3 of them. Wouldn't have a need of multiples. I'm not a horder nor interested in the toy selling business. You said it many times, you don't like this and I not here to convince you otherwise.
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Post by ancer on Nov 4, 2011 19:19:47 GMT -5
at first i was all -- must have it .
then it was sticker shock .
I sat on the fence on this one for awhile and
then I passed on it too. I think it looks good
but for its size and because that price isn't working for me.
What a shame it couldn't be $30 - $40
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