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Post by mrclean08 on Feb 19, 2015 1:46:18 GMT -5
a quote from the FB page so its all plastic but 18 inch, hmmmmm why i see the problems with 25th anniversary Voltron in this one i like how they put an excuse for the lack of metal, its all plastic so it can have alot of poses  nice one toynami I think I might be the only one in this thread who is super glad Toynami opted to skip out on die-cast on this piece. For me, a robot toy that is dominantly die-cast does not allow it to have more dynamic posing. But for a toy that is a towering 18" tall and would be die-cast would be the following: 1) a heavy, stationary, big brick 2) clunky/topple over easily 3) limited poseability 4) more expensive than what it will be 5) excessive die cast parts are more at risk for paint chipping, scratching if parts collide or are mishandled/mistranformed. Die-cast is cool and works for smaller scale robots like the SRC and even 8-9" SOC's. But for something this big, it wouldn't execute well. I'm glad they went with ABS, but would've been more excited had they gone with POM. The things I'm most concerned about with this piece are: 1) Will there be strong ratcheting joints? Please Toynami, incorporate ratcheting joints. Take notes from companies like FansProject, Mastermind Creations, Warbotron etc. 2) Awaiting how the paint apps will look like on the final version 3) What accessories will be included? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2015 2:05:43 GMT -5
I still like this Voltron; however, since this is 100% plastic, I recommend moving this thread to the appropriate section of this forum.
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Post by gingaio on Feb 19, 2015 3:14:09 GMT -5
The things I'm most concerned about with this piece are: 1) Will there be strong ratcheting joints? Please Toynami, incorporate ratcheting joints. Take notes from companies like FansProject, Mastermind Creations, Warbotron etc. 2) Awaiting how the paint apps will look like on the final version 3) What accessories will be included? I'm not 'super glad' about the missing diecast...there are ways to include it judiciously (in the chest, in the joints) without making it a heavy, floppy mess (I'm thinking of the hips on Toynami's first Voltron venture). That said, I do understand and can accept the lack of metal on a big figure, assuming that mrclean's points above are addressed adequately. If they are, then it may turn out well. This being Toynami, though, I'm always skeptical about the quality. Hopefully, the company proves me wrong. |
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Post by reVolVer on Feb 19, 2015 8:47:04 GMT -5
a quote from the FB page so its all plastic but 18 inch, hmmmmm why i see the problems with 25th anniversary Voltron in this one i like how they put an excuse for the lack of metal, its all plastic so it can have alot of poses nice one toynami hmm.. prbably we'll see both diecast and plastic versions.. also add mettallic..  well u know Toynami.. they did it before.. why not do it again. |
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 19, 2015 16:05:32 GMT -5
a quote from the FB page so its all plastic but 18 inch, hmmmmm why i see the problems with 25th anniversary Voltron in this one i like how they put an excuse for the lack of metal, its all plastic so it can have alot of poses nice one toynami I think I might be the only one in this thread who is super glad Toynami opted to skip out on die-cast on this piece. For me, a robot toy that is dominantly die-cast does not allow it to have more dynamic posing. But for a toy that is a towering 18" tall and would be die-cast would be the following: 1) a heavy, stationary, big brick 2) clunky/topple over easily 3) limited poseability 4) more expensive than what it will be 5) excessive die cast parts are more at risk for paint chipping, scratching if parts collide or are mishandled/mistranformed. Die-cast is cool and works for smaller scale robots like the SRC and even 8-9" SOC's. But for something this big, it wouldn't execute well. I'm glad they went with ABS, but would've been more excited had they gone with POM. The things I'm most concerned about with this piece are: 1) Will there be strong ratcheting joints? Please Toynami, incorporate ratcheting joints. Take notes from companies like FansProject, Mastermind Creations, Warbotron etc. 2) Awaiting how the paint apps will look like on the final version 3) What accessories will be included? i understand you , but they are calling it the ultimate voltron i dont see any thing ultimate about it , and they want to compete with KOB ? they literally bring a plastic knife to a metal fight and im not against plastic figure look to ThreeZero Mazinger Z its well made, but with this one i dont feel the same, also if theres a metal on the figure that doesnt mean its hard to pose it look to Fewture mazinger getters juohmaru all have decent amount of diecast & metal still they are very poseabel i will wait for reviews before i think about getting it i hope our professional reviewers be honest about it not like the 30th anniversary reviews  |
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 19, 2015 16:15:16 GMT -5
a quote from the FB page so its all plastic but 18 inch, hmmmmm why i see the problems with 25th anniversary Voltron in this one i like how they put an excuse for the lack of metal, its all plastic so it can have alot of poses nice one toynami hmm.. prbably we'll see both diecast and plastic versions.. also add mettallic.. well u know Toynami.. they did it before.. why not do it again. yea and milk it for another 10 years |
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 20, 2015 23:08:11 GMT -5
a video from CDX
it look kinda good from those angles
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Post by repairtechjon on Feb 21, 2015 0:03:48 GMT -5
In combined form, the lion heads has struck me as a bit slim, like most said, but after looking at more pics, the heads look really correct on the lions.
Just in comparison to the old toys, those had oversized goofy heads, especially on Red & Green.
It's partly that the folded leg bulk and chest of the folded up Blue and Yellow lions sticks out enough in the gray prototype to make the foot-heads look slim.
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Post by supergetterv on Feb 21, 2015 18:47:50 GMT -5
Just saw the CDX video. Really liking this Voltron. Really nice sculpt. This is a nice modernization of the classic Voltron toy. There is just something about the proportions that is just right. The size of the lions heads, the thickness of the thighs and the detailing is just the way I like it. It fits my aesthetic likings to a T. Hoping it isn't too expensive since it going to be all plastic. Not liking the 18 inch size. I would like it if they scaled it down to the 12 inch size and add some die cast metal.
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Post by repairtechjon on Feb 21, 2015 21:42:17 GMT -5
Also, since this is officially licensed, the colors, details, symbols, etc. can all be made just right, if they put the effort in to do so.
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 21, 2015 23:30:59 GMT -5
you never know my friend some times the KO is way better than the official release |
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Post by Gold on Feb 22, 2015 0:45:44 GMT -5
Awww. So no diecast? Automatic pass then, already have an oversized plastic version with pilots from Mattel. Gold |
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Post by ibchristian74 on Feb 22, 2015 10:58:44 GMT -5
I remember a lot of disapproval comments about the MT Golion when it was still in the prototype stage by many of us here including myself, in which ultimately many of us ended up buying it and liking it in the end. Just my 2 cents but it will be interesting to see how many of you who are currently uninterested in this will end up buying one. Not to sound facetious or anything, but this is going to be robot crack for many of you, whether you want to admit it or not. (We'll see the difference in your posts from page 2 vs page 50 of this thread.)  And yes, I admit my own guilt too because I do this from time to time. We all do. I agree with Mr.Clean. The critics on here crucify Toynami for not doing anything and you crucify them when they do finally show something new in the Voltron line. The cop out comment I read in response is "we are passionate fans and care blah blah blah..." Don't you think the designers at Toynami haven't toyed with or concepted a design with hiding the lion legs etc...? Having removeable parts just adds more issues for loose joint connections etc... Or folding hideaway legs makes for a bulkier body cavity not to mention you still have to be able to assemble the parts on the line. You want an anime accurate Voltron, then you need an non-transforming version and that exists already with the SDCC '09 toy and that is a great figure but all plastic....oh no! |
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Post by reVolVer on Feb 22, 2015 13:25:06 GMT -5
I agree with Mr.Clean. The critics on here crucify Toynami for not doing anything and you crucify them when they do finally show something new in the Voltron line. u cant really blame them.. there are some avid fans of Voltron who long waited for a faithful rendition of Golion Voltron.. and still searching... and there are those who bought either Toynami 30th or Madtoys KOB.. and love the figure and felt one of those two is the "right" Voltron .. some even became "fanboys" (or unofficial spokesperson)... lol |
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Post by ibchristian74 on Feb 22, 2015 14:52:12 GMT -5
And if the timeline is kept true, you will have three versions of Golion/Voltron released in a span of a year. I think that is impressive in and of itself.
I own the 20th anniversary edition and when I saw this, I told my wife that Xmas shopping will be easy for her this year...
And I meant the SDCC '11 Voltron I mentioned earlier not '09...
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Post by Gakken on Feb 22, 2015 17:08:57 GMT -5
I'm not crucifying Toynami for doing something. I'm crucifying them for their track record for making sh*tty cheap toys.
If a car company made a cheap car that fell apart after 5 thousand miles would you keep buying them or supporting them?
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Post by S_Gokin on Feb 22, 2015 19:38:17 GMT -5
I'm not crucifying Toynami for doing something. I'm crucifying them for their track record for making sh*tty cheap toys. If a car company made a cheap car that fell apart after 5 thousand miles would you keep buying them or supporting them? also for milking the sculpt for 10 years with the same QCs and issues  it only take them a superior & true Golion figure to start with a new design not us not our feed back |
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Post by Gold on Jul 9, 2015 12:37:59 GMT -5
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Post by Yumcha on Jul 9, 2015 13:00:13 GMT -5
Looks good.
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Post by locidm on Jul 9, 2015 13:57:44 GMT -5
wow that actually looks a lot better than expected! A lot closer to the original than I had previously thought. I may have second thoughts on skipping this one....
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