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Post by B- on Jun 18, 2015 18:39:25 GMT -5
Well that doesn't make sense if they use the same elbows since Great Mazinger doesn't have a Drill Missile attack. That would suck if this had the same elbow issues. IT HAS EXACTLY same elbows check the closeup of the bent arm.SUCKS!!! gonna have EXACT same issues also.Bandai NEVER fixes anything! Im also guessing we get teh crappy rear scrander connection that totally sucks as well,but no one ever seems to talk about it? Ive handled 4 Mazingers in total all have had poor or OK scrander connections,one of mine is passable the other pretty awful.Its the design.I used a gimmick to fix mine with added slips of paper to tighten connection..
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 18, 2015 18:55:01 GMT -5
Baron, mine don't have the Scrander issue you mention. Is it that it just falls off easily? Wow! And the elbow issue, it was a design oversight. The Mazinger Z elbows do lock tight in place, but they were not design to rotate even one millimeter. Since there are three indentations in the socket, which is pretty shallow by the way, if the forearm is rotated even so slightly, it put pressure on the connection, and eventually makes it fall off. But if you follow the directions, and do not even attempt to rotate the forearm without rotating the biceps instead, the connection is pretty solid. Yeah, it should've been more user friendly, even magnetic, but it is what it is... }D
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Post by B- on Jun 18, 2015 19:31:07 GMT -5
Baron, mine don't have the Scrander issue you mention. Is it that it just falls off easily? Wow! And the elbow issue, it was a design oversight. The Mazinger Z elbows do lock tight in place, but they were not design to rotate even one millimeter. Since there are three indentations in the socket, which is pretty shallow by the way, if the forearm is rotated even so slightly, it put pressure on the connection, and eventually makes it fall off. But if you follow the directions, and do not even attempt to rotate the forearm without rotating the biceps instead, the connection is pretty solid. Yeah, it should've been more user friendly, even magnetic, but it is what it is... }D they stay on with wings forward if you tilt them back the weight causes the clip to detach I've seen it on 4 of them.its because the clips on the scrander are molded to close together so I added paper between them to spread them This and the fact that the nubs used to hold the clip in are barely raised off the clip and this combination causes it to slide out with any weight.also I've had 5 sets of scrander and find they work differently on both of my maz meaning inside connection on maz must also have flaws .i display with stands and the spreading of nubs fixed issue but still was an issue !! I'm talking without belt clipped on just wings pushed in there is no issue when belt is clipped.
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Post by superelectro on Jun 18, 2015 19:38:05 GMT -5
The internals of this one is more colorful than the DX Mazinger. They also did not include the cranes and truck. :-) the internal colors will be same in hand as Mazingers colors...the brightness is just Bandais advertising gimmick they started that with SRC Shin Getter Tryder and Daitarn reissue it's just for the wow factor IMO it's BS and dishonest You mean like the SRC Shin Getter 1 OVA where the green panels look like they light up but don't?
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Post by B- on Jun 18, 2015 19:40:00 GMT -5
Yes
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Post by wartaker on Jun 18, 2015 20:21:03 GMT -5
GX-01 Mazinger Z GX-02 Great Mazinger GX-03 is ................ Why you expect next DX is Grendizer ?
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Post by superelectro on Jun 18, 2015 20:55:29 GMT -5
GX-01 Mazinger Z GX-02 Great Mazinger GX-03 is ................ Why you expect next DX is Grendizer ? A DX Combattler or Voltes with internals and a combiner would be awesome.
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Post by S_Gokin on Jun 18, 2015 21:20:54 GMT -5
honestly i forget what i was watch because of that girl lol, i think every one complained about her was caught staring at her by his wife jk jk, i remember she is a singer but i forget her name back to topic this is by far is the best Great Mazinger ever made from size, sculpt, gimmicks and accessories @tmz im not sure either but in the 00:39 of the clip the eyes stay lit i dont know if it come with a sound and light gimmick or they stay on , if only the horns have some light with the thunder break attack thats gonna be awesome @baron WEIRWULF honestly man i never had any problems with the jet Scrander and i tried every possible pose with it attached to the back of Mazinger and the elbows is exactly like TMZ explained at first they fall but not as bad as you mentioned only because i didnt make them click but then Ive read the instruction carefully and watched couple of reviews then they never fall again
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 18, 2015 21:26:12 GMT -5
GX-01 Mazinger Z GX-02 Great Mazinger GX-03 is ................ Why you expect next DX is Grendizer ? Well, a combiner that at a DX size that doesn't combine would be almost like an SRC, but bigger and way more expensive. Yeah, it will show the cool inside details, but I highly doubt Bandai will even try to make it a full combiner. Maybe... But that aside, Grendizer is way more popular than Combattler and Voltes combined. Plus, it would complete the classic trio of Nagai Super Robots. }D
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Post by B- on Jun 18, 2015 21:41:19 GMT -5
Well I'm speaking of with belt not clipped on at front and fully opened and leaning him back ...first off why would you be posing him every way with the belt opened that is what I'm speaking of that makes no sense.maybe I just encountered 4 pieces with not so tight connections but I really doubt I've seen the only 4 Mazingers With less than perfect connections at the scrander but whatever I fixed the issue and ended up with two best out of four the other 2 I returned .my elbows are great on my Mazingers never had any issues I'm speaking for the majority. Ok just re looked at my connections on both scranders I pulled out the paper I had to spread the clips and re clipped them this seems to have worked as they stay spread more now allowing a better lock in when belt is posed OPEN
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Post by B- on Jun 18, 2015 21:56:11 GMT -5
Another comparison photo I made, Some of the issues that bothered me with the DX SOC Maz had been sorted out. Check out how the gap between thigh and lower body has been narrowed and it looks much better. Also the cylinders on ankle area is no longer visible on GM. I just have one problem. Has anyone noticed that the brain condor just didn't go all the way in? It should look like this as it did on TV series I did post these photos at the official Bandai Twitter, hope they do something about it. oh that is bad!! Wonder if it goes in farther? I
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Post by mazingetter on Jun 18, 2015 21:57:14 GMT -5
i remember she is a singer but i forget her name She's a gravure idol / singer / actress. But that aside, Grendizer is way more popular than Combattler and Voltes combined. I seriously doubt Grendizer is more popular than Com-Battler V in Japan. I found Com-Battler V merchandise (t-shirts, stickers, books, etc) to be more expensive.
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Post by B- on Jun 18, 2015 21:59:45 GMT -5
Wait does shin great Mazingers condor stick out more? I mean in the mazinkaiser movie?
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Post by B- on Jun 18, 2015 22:00:57 GMT -5
i remember she is a singer but i forget her name She's a gravure idol / singer / actress. But that aside, Grendizer is way more popular than Combattler and Voltes combined. I seriously doubt Grendizer is more popular than Com-Battler V in Japan. I found Com-Battler V merchandise (t-shirts, stickers, books, etc) to be more expensive. because it's probably more rare stuff nothing to do with popularity
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Post by Yumcha on Jun 18, 2015 22:14:53 GMT -5
thanks for the link man did you deal with them before ? and do they ask for an advance payment ? CDJ requires payment-advance only if you use Paypal. Otherwise, they charge you when the item is ready to ship. edit: here's their official policy: www.cdjapan.co.jp/guide/help/ordering/how_to_orderYeah, I had at first thought I needed to pre-pay since I needed to sign into my CC's authorization page. But, reading the pre-order confirmation, the billing is issued upon shipping.
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Post by Gold on Jun 19, 2015 0:16:07 GMT -5
I just had a terrifying thought..
What if they start doing DX combiners but release will be in components?? DX Battle Jet, DX Battle Crusher, DX Battle Tank Etc?
Sort of like how Mattel rolled out their big sized Voltron? That would be epic but expensive I reckon.
Gold
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2015 0:24:39 GMT -5
I am one of the very few that as a child preferred Great Mazinger over Mazinger-Z. I am very pleased with the Great Mazinger related products coming out this year, Evolution Toy's jumbo sized body to go with the metallic head, SRC's Jumbo Machineder version, and this SOC DX that came out of nowhere. And I was more surprised that 12:00 AM PST, I was able to pre-order it at AmiAmi in less than a minute. This will be the most anticipated after Christmas gift ever!
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jun 19, 2015 0:25:55 GMT -5
I just had a terrifying thought.. What if they start doing DX combiners but release will be in components?? DX Battle Jet, DX Battle Crusher, DX Battle Tank Etc? Sort of like how Mattel rolled out their big sized Voltron? That would be epic but expensive I reckon. Gold If they space them out every six to eight months, I'm game. }D
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Post by magengar on Jun 19, 2015 0:28:35 GMT -5
Awesome! I never thought another DX SOC would be made, but I'm so very happy I was wrong. }D I knew the DX Great Maz was coming, it was just a matter of time. zozo-mag
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Post by magengar on Jun 19, 2015 0:49:17 GMT -5
No tinyassed head there. And he looks slightly taller than Maz, so the scale seems perfect. Now brace yourselves for Grendizer in 2016; and of course MAZINKAISER in 2020! zozo-mag
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