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Post by Gold on Dec 12, 2014 0:14:38 GMT -5
I dunno... not really feeling the boxes. Maz's box looks good but I dislike the Aphrodai box.. seems eerie to me All things considered, I would've preferred it if they gave us a Dx Maz style design box. Simple but elegant. Gold
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 2:17:11 GMT -5
I'll have to wait until the SOC GGG is released, as they are in the same order. }D Same here.
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Post by B- on Dec 12, 2014 9:12:38 GMT -5
I dunno... not really feeling the boxes. Maz's box looks good but I dislike the Aphrodai box.. seems eerie to me All things considered, I would've preferred it if they gave us a Dx Maz style design box. Simple but elegant. Gold I agree,too modern looking for classic robots too,actually pretty bland ta boot.Id have done them differently...
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Post by RoboFestivus on Dec 12, 2014 12:41:10 GMT -5
So far it looks like Anime Export is the way to go if you want your stuff ASAP.
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Dec 12, 2014 12:58:23 GMT -5
This still doesn't make much sense... in theory, it should come out tomorrow. The 13th of December. But some of yours have already shipped...
This is a mystery.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 12, 2014 13:11:48 GMT -5
Hong Kong usually puts the stuff out a couple of days before the Japanese release date. They always have. So if a store is in Hong Kong, chances are the item will be shipped before it is released in Japan. }D
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 12, 2014 13:21:50 GMT -5
I dunno... not really feeling the boxes. Maz's box looks good but I dislike the Aphrodai box.. seems eerie to me All things considered, I would've preferred it if they gave us a Dx Maz style design box. Simple but elegant. Gold I agree,too modern looking for classic robots too,actually pretty bland ta boot.Id have done them differently... I like the new box, but I agree that it is too modern looking for a 40th Anniversary version. Maybe, they should've done it like this one, but with the SOC info instead: }D
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Post by greengetterguy on Dec 12, 2014 13:34:43 GMT -5
I agree,too modern looking for classic robots too,actually pretty bland ta boot.Id have done them differently... I like the new box, but I agree that it is too modern looking for a 40th Anniversary version. Maybe, they should've done it like this one, but with the SOC info instead: }D oof now thats a pretty box art..
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Post by B- on Dec 12, 2014 16:28:27 GMT -5
Just concrete evidence..
Dear Nicholas Esposito,
this is the confirmation email that the following item/s
Soul of Chogokin GX-01R Mazinger Z 40th Anniversary Commemoration Version has been shipped for you! Please follow this link to go to the Shipping Organizer and find out your tracking number.
Thank you again for shopping at Anime-Export.
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Dec 12, 2014 18:28:27 GMT -5
They call it "commemoration version". Hehe.
I would have called it 01R 40th Anniversary Metallic Version.
I'm still wondering what kind of repaint they'll shove up our tubes in 2024, for the 50th anniversary...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 19:56:25 GMT -5
They call it "commemoration version". Hehe. I would have called it 01R 40th Anniversary Metallic Version. I'm still wondering what kind of repaint they'll shove up our tubes in 2024, for the 50th anniversary... Well, the figure is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Chogokin line, so technically it is a correct statement.
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Post by treatment on Dec 12, 2014 22:12:38 GMT -5
Mine's paid and shipped from ami.
Went SAL, tho. Don't mind waiting two weeks to receive it.
Also, f*ck1n p4yp4l! Their current WTF-rate is still 115y-US$1, even tho it's almost 119y-US$1 now. grrr...sigh...
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Post by Sagat on Dec 14, 2014 9:00:12 GMT -5
+1 for the 40th Anniversary boxes. Shows that truly an Anniversary edition. I don't know what they "could have" done if they had gone "retro" artwork of old. Maybe people will think it will be an old toy and not even bother? The only retro box I did like was MP-08X for Grimlock. Maybe if they did something similar with the 40th Anniversary Boxes.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 14, 2014 13:01:32 GMT -5
LOL... I don't think the people that are willing to pay close to $100 USD for a figure will not know what it is. The SOC boxes are nice, but do not go well at all with the meaning of 40th Anniversary. They look way too modern for that purpose. Something like the old Popy box, made to look similar to that Grimlock box would've been more appropriate IMO. But, that is all hindsight now. We are getting the modern looking ones for the 40th no matter what. Now, I hope they reconsider for the 50th! }D
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Post by B- on Dec 14, 2014 15:01:16 GMT -5
+1 for the 40th Anniversary boxes. Shows that truly an Anniversary edition. I don't know what they "could have" done if they had gone "retro" artwork of old. Maybe people will think it will be an old toy and not even bother? Absolutely not,people in this hobby KNOW what they are buying and are very aware,SOCs arent impulse buys,no collector would confuse vintage art for a vintage robot especially with Bandai hype and advertising..so any artwork would sell them.its just this artwork is not appropriate,its bland,modern and black of all colors...uggh. When will Bandai realize Mazinger is from the 70s,it needs bright blue and red colors for the box,one like TMZ shows,BUT with an added photo of the actual toy on front or back..That would be perfect! The only Mazinger Bandai box I really like is the one for the GX-45C comic color..something like the back of this box ON THE FRONT of the anniversary boxes would be perfect..
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Post by S_Gokin on Dec 14, 2014 15:41:43 GMT -5
the figure looks great ive seen some decent picture of it in instagram best looking Mazinger Z in the GX family i kinda want one now lol
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 14, 2014 16:11:54 GMT -5
I've been looking for "real" pictures from owners, but so far I haven't found any.
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Dec 14, 2014 18:42:35 GMT -5
Mhm weird, not even Japanese owners? The figure's been officially out for 2-3 days now. No pics at all?
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Post by B- on Dec 14, 2014 18:48:10 GMT -5
should have mine tomorrow cant wait to do all the gX Maz together pics..
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Post by S_Gokin on Dec 15, 2014 5:18:50 GMT -5
I've been looking for "real" pictures from owners, but so far I haven't found any. }| i dont own the picture guys credit to @hidegg its by far the best looking Mazinger Z in the GX line
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