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Post by greengetterguy on Dec 15, 2013 1:34:31 GMT -5
Man, I just overheard taekwon v,s theme song...my wife loves Korean entertainment. All kind of good memories flooding in. I really wish this thing was 200.
But knowing this studio, it,s practically going to be handbuilt in South Korea by couple of guys.
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Post by xiombarg on Dec 15, 2013 2:00:43 GMT -5
I always wanted a Taekwon V just because I like super robots and I spent a year in South Korea with the US Army on that DMZ, 600 is lot of money for that though. Im sure it would sell ok in Korea. They Koreans have "moved up in the world" lately. Knowing the Koreans, they would not see this as a copy to the Mazingers, more like a "response" to them instead. The Koreans are very Patriotic and not having a Super Robot of their own that could compete with Japan would not be acceptable to them. You don't want your Korean children watching too many Mazinger Z episodes and not have Korea represented... Years ago I had a friend from Korea who had only been in the U.S. for about a year and he would get oddly defensive and argumentative whenever anything Japanese was mentioned. It seemed like he just couldn't bear the idea that Japan may have more impact on the world than Korea. I learned quickly that it was best not to ever mention anything Japanese. I've had other Korean friends who weren't this way at all, but for him it was like a nationalistic rivalry.
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Post by Gettershadow on Dec 15, 2013 2:18:33 GMT -5
The Koreans and the Chinese see the Japanese similar to the way the Jews see the Nazis... that is a gross generalization I know, but there is some truth to it. Out of the two of them, the Chinese are the worst with this due to what happened in Nanking. All three of those civilizations have been going at each other for nearly 1000 years... I communicate with a South African guy that lives in China and has a Chinese wife, he said you can still see Chinese shops every now and then with signs like "No Japanese will be served here" hanging outside the doors.
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Post by greengetterguy on Dec 15, 2013 20:14:35 GMT -5
PreO Sold out within 30 minutes in SoKo at Dec 5th... O well..I don't fret cause there will ALWAYS be a better version and maybe with more reasonable asking price then. But at that sold out rate, I admit I'm little worried. I have a feeling they prob only took order for far less then 1000.
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Post by gravewolf on Dec 15, 2013 21:19:25 GMT -5
PreO Sold out within 30 minutes in SoKo at Dec 5th... O well..I don't fret cause there will ALWAYS be a better version and maybe with more reasonable asking price then. But at that sold out rate, I admit I'm little worried. I have a feeling they prob only took order for far less then 1000. I wouldn't be worried, $600 on a die cast robot with very little accessories and no gimmicks that is also based on a robot that is a rip-off of Mazinger isn't worth it at that price.
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Post by greengetterguy on Dec 19, 2013 20:58:45 GMT -5
My favorite Korean blogger, RaeJong posted photo of his PreO receipt. blog.naver.com/yang456/140055135269According to his blog, The colored sample is due within month. I will post the latest photos and news as I find out.
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Post by greengetterguy on Jan 21, 2014 0:43:46 GMT -5
Here's another upcoming preorder for Feb from 5Pro. blog.naver.com/yang456/140055135269A SD "Super Taekwon V." 5Pro specialize Korean super robot. Their SD figures usually are magnet joints with LED lit eyes gimmick. Here's their direct address. cafe.naver.com/5prostudio/1219Check out the very last photo. As far as MP TaeKwon V, 1st batch only had 100 preorder unit ...second preorder batch only had 250 . Like I thought, they are small SMALL time outfit. They said they are preparing to "launch" three more very obscure Korean super robot Masterpiece this year. I might look into picking one up..
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Post by bluetengu on Jan 21, 2014 4:11:36 GMT -5
This is THE best design I've seen yet for Taekwon V. I wish the price was better. I'd love to have this but I'll just have to be satisfied with the plastic one I bought a few years back in Seoul. It wasn't the Neostorm version with the diecast and the different coloured chest pieces though. Can't remember the maker.
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Post by B- on Jan 21, 2014 6:12:48 GMT -5
WOW I want everything in this shelf!! look at all the Teakwon V and Korean knockoff SRs, the Gakeen looking one is called Goldwing.DAMN I WANT THAT! AND the other Taekwon V that looks like Xabungle g
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Post by B- on Jan 21, 2014 16:00:16 GMT -5
Think im gonna puke I NEED THIS NOW!! this is teh best looking figure Ive ever seen ever.IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME FIND THIS I WILL PAY THEM! help CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND THIS???
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jan 21, 2014 16:03:21 GMT -5
Really?! Wow! I thank God that I despise the Taekwon V character. I got the plastic version just so it could be the punching bag for the Nagai bots... }D
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Post by B- on Jan 21, 2014 16:07:44 GMT -5
Really?! Wow! I thank God that I despise the Taekwon V character. I got the plastic version just so it could be the punching bag for the Nagai bots... }D Its a different character GOLDWING.Man I just love it,the oddness of it,colors,pilot etc LOVE IT! Think they are customs though godamn.
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Post by B- on Jan 21, 2014 16:23:25 GMT -5
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jan 21, 2014 16:26:20 GMT -5
Wow!!! Goldwing is NICE! Truly an infinite step forward from the "original" Taekwon V! Sweet design indeed... }D
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Post by B- on Jan 21, 2014 16:26:58 GMT -5
If someone can point me in a direction to find one of these Goldwing robots,Ill be the happiest man ever!It was a preorder in 2010.Damn I need one.
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Post by B- on Jan 21, 2014 16:30:27 GMT -5
Wow!!! Goldwing is NICE! Truly an infinite step forward from the "original" Taekwon V! Sweet design indeed... }D Please help the BARON ANYONE!! they make a black one too,Maz did you see teh Kingdan on that site? KINGDAN MAZINGER ENEMY!! look through PIX OF PRODUCTS blog.naver.com/kornkys
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jan 21, 2014 16:31:05 GMT -5
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jan 21, 2014 16:32:28 GMT -5
Wow!!! Goldwing is NICE! Truly an infinite step forward from the "original" Taekwon V! Sweet design indeed... }D Please help the BARON ANYONE!! they make a black one too,Maz did you see teh Kingdan on that site? KINGDAN MAZINGER ENEMY!! look through PIX OF PRODUCTS blog.naver.com/kornkysYeas I did! Wow!!! Absolutely an incredible action figure in all aspects! Wish I could get one. }D
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Post by B- on Jan 21, 2014 16:33:29 GMT -5
I want that Goldwing my bank account is dying to OPEN WIDE!!
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jan 21, 2014 16:34:25 GMT -5
I want the KIngdan!!! }D
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