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Post by bocasas on May 11, 2018 18:56:42 GMT -5
Great review Gold. You have answered every possible doubt I may have about this set. It's very tempting, if only the soc wasn't out there I would probably fell for this without a doubt (I like the paint on this one better though...)
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Post by Gold on May 12, 2018 0:15:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys Glad you liked the review. Sorry it took so long. Gold
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Post by faelon on May 12, 2018 0:20:35 GMT -5
I will caution to be extremely careful with the toes on the red and green lions. All of the lions for that matter. I had one split at the joint due to tightness in the joint.
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Post by Coletron on Jun 25, 2018 15:28:50 GMT -5
Okay, it's been a while and we haven't seen any more of these released. I paid for the Anime Color version in Feb through ToysKing (Lau) in Feb. I've kept in touch with him. He always tells me more stock is expected, but I can have a refund any time. He's anticipating units by the end of this month. The original release took forever. But at least we got teaser images of factory workers assembling them. It seems like ICARUS has moved on with other, more legit releases. Maybe they've washed their hands of this awesome, but counterfeit gokin.
I really want this thing. But seriously, do you guys think there will be more? Or, should I get a tefund?
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Post by smokinchogokin on Jun 25, 2018 15:38:47 GMT -5
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Post by RoleImaginer on Jun 25, 2018 16:20:12 GMT -5
Okay, it's been a while and we haven't seen any more of these released. I paid for the Anime Color version in Feb through ToysKing (Lau) in Feb. I've kept in touch with him. He always tells me more stock is expected, but I can have a refund any time. He's anticipating units by the end of this month. The original release took forever. But at least we got teaser images of factory workers assembling them. It seems like ICARUS has moved on with other, more legit releases. Maybe they've washed their hands of this awesome, but counterfeit gokin. I really want this thing. But seriously, do you guys think there will be more? Or, should I get a tefund? I am wondering the same thing. I ordered this in the middle of January. Seems that they keep on delaying the release and it makes me doubt if they'll ever release it but I really want it too....
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Post by chogo on Jun 25, 2018 16:47:03 GMT -5
I got my refund couple months ago. Actually Icarus said they were done and sold out when I contacted them last month. Their online presence seems kind of dead social media wise. Lau from LCM said there was May or June shipment. I didn’t want to forget my money or some lame PayPal excuse likes it’s past the deadline or whatever so I got my money back via eBay. It was kind of painful to get it like he said I needed to do something to get my refund on my end. But I’m glad I got my money back so I can buy something else.
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Post by faelon on Jun 25, 2018 22:00:16 GMT -5
Yeah whatever you do, don't let it go past your payment methods dispute period. Icarus's track record for honesty on questions to their Facebook page has been sketchy at best.
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Post by S_Gokin on Jun 26, 2018 0:26:32 GMT -5
well if you really want the figure, you can get do a loop of paying for it then get refund
most of the sellers will understand
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Post by smokinchogokin on Jun 26, 2018 6:52:12 GMT -5
Yeah whatever you do, don't let it go past your payment methods dispute period. Icarus's track record for honesty on questions to their Facebook page has been sketchy at best. They’ve been nothing but honest and quick to respond. They’ve sent me multiple replacement parts, cause I got a lemon, for free. I know you don’t like them for some reason but I’ll share my experience w everyone cause my experience has been a positive one. Good luck in gettting one Cole! I knew I should have bought two....dangit
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Post by Coletron on Jun 29, 2018 21:42:31 GMT -5
Thanks, smokinchogokin.
I talked with Lau the other day. He suggested refunding me if it's not in by the start of July. Then, when stock arrives I can buy one. I agreed - but I hope he doesn't jack the price up if he does get them. It seams some vendors have stock - but the cheapest one is $395. That's $100 more than I paid.
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Post by Coletron on Jul 23, 2018 22:58:55 GMT -5
I got a refund from Lau at Toys-King/LCM a few weeks ago. So that's cool. He told me he'd spoken to ICARUS and that there were more Anime Color Versions being produced. He stated that there will be some QC improvements so the upcoming stock will cost $20 more - but that he will invoice me for the price I'd originally paid. But it's been 2 weeks, and I haven't received the promised invoice.
I'm still hoping to get one of these, but it seems up in the air. We'll see....
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Post by ninjarobot on Jul 24, 2018 7:44:42 GMT -5
thanks for the update, Im still holding out.
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Post by Coletron on Jul 24, 2018 11:34:00 GMT -5
thanks for the update, Im still holding out. I'm hopeful too. I plan to preorder once again if I get that invoice. Lau suggested doing this to maintain PayPal protection, and I appreciate that.
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 24, 2018 12:41:23 GMT -5
i will wait till i see "in stock" then i waill try to score one
cant miss this figure
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Post by Coletron on Jul 24, 2018 22:37:59 GMT -5
Lau responded to me today. More will be available in September and will include some improvements. I told him as soon as he invoices me I'll pay - I WANT this thing. I think it will work out - Lau has been a man of his word so far.
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Post by Coletron on Jul 25, 2018 17:00:41 GMT -5
Okay, I got my invoice for the Icarus Voltron "Anime IMPROVED Edition" due to release in September. I'm not sure what they're improving, but this should be good. Lau kept the price at $289 shipped and billed through LCM. I'm not sure if they're taking additional preorders.
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 26, 2018 2:55:54 GMT -5
dont worry about it im sure there will be plenty to grab when they release it
for me i will wait until its officially there
kindly bro update us when Lau ship yours, so i know for sure its out
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Post by Coletron on Jul 27, 2018 6:23:24 GMT -5
I'll keep you guys posted.
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Post by chogo on Aug 10, 2018 1:26:39 GMT -5
Gotta love resurgence of collectors shops in SoCal. I remember seeing this Voltron last year at this shop and figure I can just buy it online when I want it. Went back to the shop and the last Voltron Was waiting for me on the shelf at retail price. Good ol collector days when you have to hunt for the item physically and score it. I prefer this finish then SoC for sure. SoC just fingerprint magnet. No QC issues or paint problems at all with mine.
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