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Post by greengetterguy on Jul 12, 2016 13:41:07 GMT -5
Good to know.
Thats too bad because G Dragon and G Poseidons such a great figure..,,,
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 12, 2016 15:04:36 GMT -5
Ah, that's rough, and sad to hear; I wish they had started using a hinged chest design sooner. I will be giving this one a good look before buying, but it seems like the best deal I'll find on Black Getter probably ever—the seller wanted $217 in local currency and just dropped that to $190. If there are no articulation and paint issues, I'll go for it. I was going to hunt around for Dragon, too, but I don't really know if I want it. The head design and skull face/opening chest just don't do it for me; I much prefer either over-the-top skulls,as with Poseidon, or freaky alien stuff, like Black Getter with the compound eyes. Still, the lack of thigh swivel and double-jointed elbows is a bummer. Also: why doesn't Fewture have ratchets for every direction on the leg? There are ratchets for lateral movement, but just a friction joint for front-to-back.
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 12, 2016 16:41:00 GMT -5
this problem is also in Getter 1 eagle, if i look at it hard enough the chest and stomach parts will fall its a huge design flaw but they kept it in FIVE versions with years between them, i honestly thought mine was a K.O because no way this is a Fewture product after getting the awesome Mazinger z, Great Mazinger & Juohmaru
however the Getter 1 eagle have alot of great details all around and decent accessories, so to live with it treat it like a statue or as display piece in comic con lol
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 12, 2016 17:26:25 GMT -5
Ah, all this is turning me off the piece a little--but I think the Getter mould is one of the coolest Fewture has produced, so I'll still go for it.
Would you recommend the Mazingers as well? Articulation looks pretty limited but the designs are cool.
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Post by jaylive on Jul 12, 2016 20:13:11 GMT -5
omg plz buy that for 190. it's absolutely beautiful. when its just standing there lol
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Post by mecha-mania on Jul 12, 2016 22:04:19 GMT -5
Ah, all this is turning me off the piece a little--but I think the Getter mould is one of the coolest Fewture has produced, so I'll still go for it. Would you recommend the Mazingers as well? Articulation looks pretty limited but the designs are cool. these fewture getters are more like art pieces than toys to me. while they are not playable, they look great in the display shelf. |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 13, 2016 2:15:27 GMT -5
Ah, all this is turning me off the piece a little--but I think the Getter mould is one of the coolest Fewture has produced, so I'll still go for it. Would you recommend the Mazingers as well? Articulation looks pretty limited but the designs are cool. are you kidding ? bro Fewture Mazinger design is so awesome that Go Nagai (the creator of Mazinger Z) give it a Manga its own (Shin Mazinger Zero) only after that Manga Fewture Mazinger price sky rocketed along with Fewture Great Mazinger, articulation is very good but they are more like for display, if you got the cash i highly recommend them  |
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 13, 2016 13:07:56 GMT -5
Disaster! Here are my issues right out of the box: 1. One leg fell off immediately—what kind of glue are people using to secure these? 2. My torso/ab joint is crazy-loose, and seem so be inserted wrong. Take a look at the photos below. Is the torso meant to be that high above the hips?   3. I think I might have two of the same foot. Does this look unusual to you or am I just seeing things?  This guy will probably grow on me over time but right now, coming from Getter Poseidon, I almost can't believe the same company made both. If you've dealt with any of these issues, I would really appreciate any advice you can offer  |
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 13, 2016 14:50:18 GMT -5
I just re-watched some video reviews and it seems like the leg is the only real problem here. Otherwise, the head and chest are nice and secure, which I didn't expect at all, and I can probably fix the waist joint with a layer of duct tape. Looks like it is actually supposed to be that high.
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Post by faelon on Jul 13, 2016 16:12:36 GMT -5
The leg socket just needs a little tightening up. Just apply a layer of future floor polish or clear nail polish, let fully dry and cure, then pop the leg back into its socket. That will give the socket a better grip on the ball, preventing it from popping out, and tightening the joint a hair.
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Post by faelon on Jul 13, 2016 16:16:04 GMT -5
Ah, all this is turning me off the piece a little--but I think the Getter mould is one of the coolest Fewture has produced, so I'll still go for it. Would you recommend the Mazingers as well? Articulation looks pretty limited but the designs are cool. are you kidding ? bro Fewture Mazinger design is so awesome that Go Nagai (the creator of Mazinger Z) give it a Manga its own (Shin Mazinger Zero) only after that Manga Fewture Mazinger price sky rocketed along with Fewture Great Mazinger, articulation is very good but they are more like for display, if you got the cash i highly recommend them We will agree to disagree on this point. Personally I love all the Mazingers Classic designs. Especially the amazing designs and sculpts of their faces. I can't stand Fewture's roided up heavy metal horror take on them. I hate those faces. It feels like they are trying to turn Mazinger into Neon Genesis Evangelion. |
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 13, 2016 16:34:21 GMT -5
The leg socket just needs a little tightening up. Just apply a layer of future floor polish or clear nail polish, let fully dry and cure, then pop the leg back into its socket. That will give the socket a better grip on the ball, preventing it from popping out, and tightening the joint a hair. Thank you! The leg socket should be glued on this guy, though, no thigh swivel at all. Here is exactly the problem I have (image repost from borg001 on page 28):   Didn't check to see if some of the paint was stuck to the inner thigh as well, but I have the same glue problem. Considering using some two-part epoxy on it tomorrow. |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 14, 2016 2:24:28 GMT -5
We will agree to disagree on this point. Personally I love all the Mazingers Classic designs. Especially the amazing designs and sculpts of their faces. I can't stand Fewture's roided up heavy metal horror take on them. I hate those faces. It feels like they are trying to turn Mazinger into Neon Genesis Evangelion. i understand your feeling, i had the same feeling about them too but after i got them it completely change, they looking truly awesome and heavy in person specially when you put the jet Scrander or Great booster, i even went extreme and got the anime accurate versions of both (the set they sold with the repaint version) and they looked even more awesome in my opinion Taku Sato put his all into them |
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 14, 2016 13:02:12 GMT -5
The epoxy is currently curing; once it's done I will put some tape around the waist ball joint and call it a day. I've noticed a couple of smudges on the finish but nothing bad; it's actually nicer than my Getter Poseidon out of the box, though I prefer the actual finishing on Poseidon. Also, while handling the legs I noticed that they appeared misaligned, like the feet weren't facing the same direction. No reviews have indicated the toy has thigh swivel, and one reviewer even said there was none at all, so I thought I had an issue from the factory... and then found that the very bottom part of the thigh is a separate piece, and mine can rotate. So either mine has another assembly problem from the factory, or we have a surprising piece of articulation that few have noticed. Here's hoping it's the latter! |
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Post by faelon on Jul 14, 2016 14:13:07 GMT -5
The epoxy is currently curing; once it's done I will put some tape around the waist ball joint and call it a day. I've noticed a couple of smudges on the finish but nothing bad; it's actually nicer than my Getter Poseidon out of the box, though I prefer the actual finishing on Poseidon. Also, while handling the legs I noticed that they appeared misaligned, like the feet weren't facing the same direction. No reviews have indicated the toy has thigh swivel, and one reviewer even said there was none at all, so I thought I had an issue from the factory... and then found that the very bottom part of the thigh is a separate piece, and mine can rotate. So either mine has another assembly problem from the factory, or we have a surprising piece of articulation that few have noticed. Here's hoping it's the latter! I almost wish you had said that before gluing the leg back together. Your thigh swivel may not be intentional. It may be that the screw inside the thigh, as seen in your picture, could use a slight tightening. But it's probably not a big deal. |
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 14, 2016 14:59:54 GMT -5
perhaps. It's on both legs, though, not just the one that fell off. That would explain it, so I'm going to leave it alone.
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 15, 2016 13:39:01 GMT -5
Does anyone know if the feet tilt up and down, and not just the toe? I can barely make it stand up  |
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Post by greengetterguy on Jul 15, 2016 14:16:02 GMT -5
Sigh....sorry to bear about all the issues.
Youre taking it lot better then i would.
There are many companies i signed off on due to the first immpression on their flag ship product.
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Post by inebriatedgnome on Jul 15, 2016 16:55:56 GMT -5
Yeah... it's frustrating. I just gave it a quick wax and everything looks great--the kneepads in particular improve considerably with some buffing--but I still have an expensive gokin that can't stand up by itself. Of course, Fewture's own stand can chip the paint, so I can't use that either.
The thing is, Black Getter really isn't the 'flagship' or at least it shouldn't be. At the end of the day it's exactly the same design as the first release in 2006--and for a figure released then it's pretty impressive. The swinging shoulder joint, for example, was unusual for its time and allows for some cool poses. But it's still miles behind Getter Poseidon, in almost every way.
I'm most upset about the legs, honestly. No thigh swivel, and no upward motion for the entire foot, so getting the feet to sit flat is a huge pain. I'll search around for a good third-party stand, I guess. To be honest I'm considering selling this is and putting the money towards a Threezero Black Getter. Maybe I can commission a custom Fewture-style head for it.
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Post by deculture on Jul 19, 2016 4:31:24 GMT -5
Sorry for your purchase inebriatedgnome. To be fair I had the same issue as you in the same line. Back when I first started out I pooled all my money into getting a Fewture Getter, because I thought that 'hey this is the most expensive toy out there, it's SURE to be good, right?' but when I got one (it was a Getter 2) I found myself disillusioned somewhat. Everything was heavy and well-painted but it also felt fragile. The drill arm - and it was already vinyl to begin with - had NO friction at all and could not stay up, even with the DIY remedies. The torso felt like it was going to come apart, the chestplate would fall off at a moment's notice...just a lot of complaints that ended up on me souring on the figure.
I get that the huge diecast and design of it is part of the selling point, but I wonder if it was made with something lighter it would be more manageable and 'playable' as a figure? Threezero's approach to things definitely seems to be working.
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