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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 2, 2014 14:53:15 GMT -5
From collectiondx: www.collectiondx.com/news_item/9214/ganbare_robocon_240mm_vinylIt will be about a foot tall. Looks good, I wish the back wasn't so flat looking, he looks like he is missing curves in some spots. I also wish it had a helicopter blade to swap with the steering wheel. The robocon vinyls (both old and modern), in my eyes, don't always do the character justice like the die cast pieces do. I don't know why the vinyls of him always end up looking crappy to some degree. What do you guys think? |
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Post by bowhntr66 on Sept 2, 2014 15:12:49 GMT -5
Hate to say it, but, not a fan. I like the character, always have, but this one doesn't look right. I have to agree with you Mike.
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Post by bourno on Sept 2, 2014 16:25:46 GMT -5
Is this thing an offspring of a cyber Carebear? It does have a heart on its tummy.  I never saw the anime with Robocon in it, so I really don't give a hoot about Robocon's design at all. It could be an actor stand-in on one of the kiddie shows with the crappy flexible tube looks of the arms and legs. Felt like being a bit sarcastic on poor ole Robocon. Yo Gabba Gabba  |
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Post by Erik Sjoen on Sept 2, 2014 19:02:48 GMT -5
It's supposed to be emitting the retro sofubi vibe, hence the proportions. To bad Medicom isn't shipping internationally on these guys. One would spend upwards of $500-1K ea for the standard sized Bandai Robocon sofubi 3-5 years ago. Only Warren Schwartz has a full set as far as I know. It will be nice to have a set at this size at a price this reasonable..
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Post by joweone on Sept 3, 2014 8:46:37 GMT -5
I get so bummed out after looking on Medicom sight at some of the releases only to see that they won't be shipped here.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 3, 2014 14:02:53 GMT -5
It's supposed to be emitting the retro sofubi vibe, hence the proportions. To bad Medicom isn't shipping internationally on these guys. One would spend upwards of $500-1K ea for the standard sized Bandai Robocon sofubi 3-5 years ago. Only Warren Schwartz has a full set as far as I know. It will be nice to have a set at this size at a price this reasonable.. Erik, I don't mind the retro vibe at all, but it's that flat back and the big hands that are tough for me to see past. Even the "articulated" neck is not too bad, but I just thought it would straight up have a more pure oval shape overall. Believe me, I would kill for a really great vinyl that mimicked the design of the diecast more, maybe with a little bit of the TV costume style thrown in. If it was 16-20 inches this would be awesome. |
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