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Post by Chen on Mar 24, 2013 11:36:35 GMT -5
I don't think there's been a mid-sized SOC priced around $90 in a LONG time.
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Post by boricua on Mar 24, 2013 13:11:46 GMT -5
who was the last midsize soc?
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Post by Chen on Mar 24, 2013 13:18:44 GMT -5
Probably GX-56 is the closest, but it really didn't have as complex a transformation with less metal but it was slightly larger in dragon mode, it was priced back then for 10,500YEN back in 2010.
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Post by boricua on Mar 24, 2013 13:23:10 GMT -5
so they went up $25 in three years, $8.33 per year. that is not bad.
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Post by B- on Mar 24, 2013 15:41:22 GMT -5
The midsize SOCs for 90$ or near that were NOT changeable.So the Danguard is perfectly priced between a Large Combiner at 250$ and a midsize non changing figure.you cant compare this to say a Getter GX-51 or a Mazinger GX-01R.I would think it a mistake of some sort if it was priced at that range.You really cant count or compare Dangard to the GX-56 because its comprised of 2 robots.
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Post by Chen on Mar 24, 2013 15:58:50 GMT -5
Obviously the actual two products are totally different, that's not the point. The point is to try and find a SOC that is in the larger then your standard SOC class but smaller then many of the transforming/combining robots. There isn't many, GX-56 comes closest because it involves a transformation/combining gimmick and is slightly larger then your standard SOC such as figures like GX-01R or GX-51 with increased engineering and tooling costs. You could argue that GX-33 Leopaldon would be a better comparison with a released price of 8,190YEN but it was also released on 2006 and much has happened since then in Japan and China then simple inflation and does obscure the comparison.
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Post by mtmte586 on Mar 24, 2013 17:37:46 GMT -5
The size is such a letdown. Instead of a sure buy at $200, I'm now on the fence at $125.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Mar 24, 2013 17:41:16 GMT -5
For $125 it would be a crime to let it pass. It's not like the market is overflowing with all sorts of Danguard Ace action figures.  But yes, you're right... Bandai should've made it at least an inch or two bigger.  }D |
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Post by B- on Mar 24, 2013 18:16:53 GMT -5
Obviously the actual two products are totally different, that's not the point. I thought the discussion was comparing the Danguard to the smaller size SOCs.And what was said was the GX-56 was the last small type SOC? Oh it doesnt matter anyhow.This Super Robot is what it is.I like it,im buying it,and Im sure most collectors will too.I have 2 Yamatos,and still m psyched about the SOc release. |
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Post by chogokinabdul on Mar 25, 2013 0:07:39 GMT -5
Maybe we should look at it this way : if you want a big massive dangaurd ace you have to go with the yamato , while if you want to go with a smaller and cheaper with probably higher level of engineering you could go with this SOC  I am sticking with both  |
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Post by kento74 on Mar 25, 2013 3:21:35 GMT -5
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Post by Watari on Mar 25, 2013 6:27:47 GMT -5
Very good points gents, but undoubtedly Bandai has a different strategy for this release: 1. Keep production costs to a minimum by scaling down the product 2. Charge a bit of premium since it is a rare license item Hehe, nothing wrong there, that's how you do business these days anyway BTW, love your new sig Baron Did you paint that? That would make an awesome panoramic poster. |
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Post by actionawesome on Mar 25, 2013 10:49:12 GMT -5
I am actually pretty happy about the size of GX-62. It will sit in really nice scale with my Reideen so I can recreate  |
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Post by ryomakabuto on Mar 25, 2013 15:09:31 GMT -5
Now we need a smaller SOC Combattler for the Marvel Shogun Warriors team! |
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Post by B- on Mar 25, 2013 15:09:40 GMT -5
Im digging red fist/forarms on Combattler! or as the comic would say Combattra.
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Post by Chen on Mar 25, 2013 17:58:07 GMT -5
Looks like it will be perfect transformation. So along with the smaller built in wheels in the chest along with the longer stabilizing wheels in the lower legs, it looks like you have the option of folding the forearms in along the lower section of the Satilizer which explains the weird articulation in the wrists or pop them off and have a cleaner look with what looks like a cover with detailed thrusters. I should also mention how I love how Bandai added little details like for the cockpit/helmet has landing gear and detailed thrusters in the back, brilliant.
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Post by B- on Mar 25, 2013 20:07:02 GMT -5
Yup getting 2 of these.
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Post by actionawesome on Mar 26, 2013 16:43:53 GMT -5
Anyone seen preorders for this?
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Post by Chen on Mar 26, 2013 17:34:25 GMT -5
Nothing yet, but I got my eye out.
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Post by nikodiablo on Mar 27, 2013 4:57:47 GMT -5
Should be very soon. The major online stores usually start taking pre-orders 3 months before the product is released.
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