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Post by JoshB on Dec 23, 2014 20:16:15 GMT -5
I heard a rumor about these a while ago, i'm omitting names here but i'm sure you can figure it out. A toy US toy company floats the idea of making a vehicle voltron toy based on success with another voltron property. So they start working with a chinese factory to tool up a prototype. Somehow the wires get crossed and US toy company either cant / or does not want to make the toy. Chinese factory says f*ck it and puts out toy anyway, due to them jumping the gun and cutting steel for molds etc...
this is paraphrased, but it went something like that. So this was originally intended to be a legit product at one point.
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Post by magengar on Dec 24, 2014 16:44:39 GMT -5
I heard a rumor about these a while ago, i'm omitting names here but i'm sure you can figure it out. A toy US toy company floats the idea of making a vehicle voltron toy based on success with another voltron property. So they start working with a chinese factory to tool up a prototype. Somehow the wires get crossed and US toy company either cant / or does not want to make the toy. Chinese factory says f*ck it and puts out toy anyway, due to them jumping the gun and cutting steel for molds etc... this is paraphrased, but it went something like that. So this was originally intended to be a legit product at one point. That sounds familiar, that whole scenario.... something a certain US company would do. Man, I see red every time I see read and hear more stories about their dooshbaggery. lol Really, man, I got nuthin but blood-boiled Hatred for that company. Ya know what, I would have to agree with the Chinese factory- If that were my factory I'd be pissed if an American company starts working with me to bring up a prototype and then backs out after all the money I spent getting the dies and molds made... ...They made me spend money for unused molds? Ah okay, guess what beeitches I'm gonna recover all that money I lost, by selling these booties... FY. Honestly, that would be the route I'd take if I were that Chinese factory. Seriously. zozo-mag
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 24, 2014 21:01:59 GMT -5
Got it a couple of hours ago! Thanks Greg! }D
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Post by B- on Dec 24, 2014 21:19:34 GMT -5
CANT WAIT to paint mine! Eye mask i mean! it NEEDS IT!have mine on 26th,
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Post by magengar on Dec 24, 2014 22:22:19 GMT -5
Got it a couple of hours ago! Thanks Greg! }D SchwEEt! Congrats! Man, it looks so sharp right there. So, the prop blades do come off on that figure, right? Or, is that a modification of yours? zozo-mag
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 14:15:02 GMT -5
I heard a rumor about these a while ago, i'm omitting names here but i'm sure you can figure it out. A toy US toy company floats the idea of making a vehicle voltron toy based on success with another voltron property. So they start working with a chinese factory to tool up a prototype. Somehow the wires get crossed and US toy company either cant / or does not want to make the toy. Chinese factory says f*ck it and puts out toy anyway, due to them jumping the gun and cutting steel for molds etc... this is paraphrased, but it went something like that. So this was originally intended to be a legit product at one point. That sounds familiar, that whole scenario.... something a certain US company would do. Man, I see red every time I see read and hear more stories about their dooshbaggery. lol Really, man, I got nuthin but blood-boiled Hatred for that company. Ya know what, I would have to agree with the Chinese factory- If that were my factory I'd be pissed if an American company starts working with me to bring up a prototype and then backs out after all the money I spent getting the dies and molds made... ...They made me spend money for unused molds? Ah okay, guess what beeitches I'm gonna recover all that money I lost, by selling these booties... FY. Honestly, that would be the route I'd take if I were that Chinese factory. Seriously. zozo-mag The only one who lost the money was the American company because they are the ones who invested the money on the Chinese factory to produce the molds and assembly line. If you have to be pissed at someone, it will be the other American company that holds the right of that Voltron.
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Post by ninjahandz on Dec 25, 2014 21:54:32 GMT -5
You know who could use a Fewture redesign? THIS GUY!!! Would love to see him with very futuristic vehicles combining into a very detailed Voltron. Kind of like that paper lion voltron from last year
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 26, 2014 0:05:01 GMT -5
You know who could use a Fewture redesign? THIS GUY!!! Would love to see him with very futuristic vehicles combining into a very detailed Voltron. Kind of like that paper lion voltron from last year Sure seems like that paper Voltron was the inspiration for the KOB. }D
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Post by octocamo on Dec 27, 2014 6:43:03 GMT -5
I got this last year at a local shopping mall for 150pesos (about3USD).Since i thought i could never have a Vehicle Voltron on my collection.
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Post by magengar on Dec 29, 2014 1:43:28 GMT -5
That sounds familiar, that whole scenario.... something a certain US company would do. Man, I see red every time I see read and hear more stories about their dooshbaggery. lol Really, man, I got nuthin but blood-boiled Hatred for that company. Ya know what, I would have to agree with the Chinese factory- If that were my factory I'd be pissed if an American company starts working with me to bring up a prototype and then backs out after all the money I spent getting the dies and molds made... ...They made me spend money for unused molds? Ah okay, guess what beeitches I'm gonna recover all that money I lost, by selling these booties... FY. Honestly, that would be the route I'd take if I were that Chinese factory. Seriously. zozo-mag The only one who lost the money was the American company because they are the ones who invested the money on the Chinese factory to produce the molds and assembly line. If you have to be pissed at someone, it will be the other American company that holds the right of that Voltron. That is The company I was referring to. I just didn't wanna mention their name here. zozo-mag
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Post by ibchristian74 on Dec 29, 2014 14:24:19 GMT -5
Are you able to reverse the hands and leg parts to reflect the correct configuration or are you stuck with it as is?
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 29, 2014 15:38:05 GMT -5
Are you able to reverse the hands and leg parts to reflect the correct configuration or are you stuck with it as is? Yes. All you need is a small screwdriver. }D
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Post by B- on Dec 29, 2014 18:34:12 GMT -5
quick fix mask and headcrest painted
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Post by glane21 on Dec 29, 2014 21:23:45 GMT -5
I have another carded bootleg available if anyone else wants one @ $25 shipped in the US.
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Post by B- on Dec 29, 2014 21:34:12 GMT -5
I have another carded bootleg available if anyone else wants one @ $25 shipped in the US. thanks for mine buddy i can attest your a super seller! if anyone wants one get it! its a real cool toy!
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Post by mecha on Dec 29, 2014 22:59:26 GMT -5
I have another carded bootleg available if anyone else wants one @ $25 shipped in the US. thanks for mine buddy i can attest your a super seller! if anyone wants one get it! its a real cool toy! Hi.. can you post to Jakarta, Indonesia, Glane? How much? and how should I pay you? Thanks
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Post by samazinga on Nov 27, 2015 16:19:01 GMT -5
Anybody having any luck finding these nowadays? I've been hunting for one for a few weeks now but no luck. Amazon had them but it doesn't look very trustworthy.
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Post by bluetengu on Nov 27, 2015 23:32:40 GMT -5
Anybody having any luck finding these nowadays? I've been hunting for one for a few weeks now but no luck. Amazon had them but it doesn't look very trustworthy. I don't have the packaging anymore but if will cover the shipping, I'll send you mine. Finding shelf space is becoming an issue for me. ^^;;
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Post by samazinga on Nov 28, 2015 0:49:24 GMT -5
Is it all complete? If you don't mind sending some pictures I'd love to talk.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 28, 2015 3:03:23 GMT -5
Sam,
These are still around in some places...if you want I will do some searching, otherwise take bluetengu up on his offer. You don't need the packaging for the toy, it's just a bubble and cardback.
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