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Post by Coletron on Jan 12, 2019 12:55:45 GMT -5
I guess this one will be as or more expensive than the ET one so getting both is not an option. The price is $192.40 US according to today's exchange rate. It looks to me like the six combination modes will be possible - but I'm not positive. I've got 2 ET Albegas sets and I'm very happy with then. But I'm skipping the new release because they look nearly identical to the original - photographing figures is integral to the hobby for me. So, I feel like I've already been there. (Also, the shoulders of the separated robots look rediculous, imo). Action toys put out some top notch releases in 2018. I expect this to be on that level. I'm in. |
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Post by mpchi on Jan 12, 2019 14:16:41 GMT -5
I don't see how this release not having all 6 combination variants (the whole point of this combiner). Action Toys timed this perfectly to steal sales from ET by showing theirs is better. They would be shooting themselves on the foot if the entire design only has 1 form. Looking at ET's the legs aren't necessary better. They are also one width all the way down. Just that we saw actual prototype photos in different angles, vs. AT's perfect straight on render. Hip flaps a bit distracting though. But if that is what it takes to get better proportion, I can overlook it.
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Post by mrclean08 on Jan 12, 2019 16:06:27 GMT -5
I really want to hold off and wait for this Action Toys release. I have to admit, at first I was excited that ET was releasing an Albegas but after getting a taste of their so-so quality with Tetsujin 28, I'm hesitant to buy anything from them again.
If this Action Toys Albegas is around $192.40 versus the ET Albegas which is $336.25 currently on Amiami, I'm totally leaning on the Action Toys one.
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Post by greengetterguy on Jan 12, 2019 18:01:59 GMT -5
And this one has POM on material list.....in my book, that's a very very good sign.
Currently The best material for joint.
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Post by reVolVer on Jan 13, 2019 1:35:06 GMT -5
full photo  seeing this pic.. i think actions toys kinda used those side flaps as a "cheat" to make the hip part wider.. as a part of thighs protrude a bit sideways. plus the black robo does not have have any flaps.. it might be part swapping.. |
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Post by reVolVer on Jan 13, 2019 1:55:31 GMT -5
I really want to hold off and wait for this Action Toys release. I have to admit, at first I was excited that ET was releasing an Albegas but after getting a taste of their so-so quality with Tetsujin 28, I'm hesitant to buy anything from them again. u might want to wait for Bandai.. who knows hehe.. or probably Pose+.. those guys seem to have an excellent knowledge in toy transformation engineering.. that if they secure a license lol |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jan 13, 2019 2:53:41 GMT -5
Bandai wont be touching this i dont know why
i want to see a side profile photo so bad man lol
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Post by S_Gokin on Jan 13, 2019 2:58:12 GMT -5
seeing this pic.. i think actions toys kinda used those side flaps as a "cheat" to make the hip part wider.. as a part of thighs protrude a bit sideways. plus the black robo does not have have any flaps.. it might be part swapping..
take a closer look to the black and white photo
all of they 3 robot have the exact side design (T shape)
my guess is its hiding inside and you have to pull the shoulders to reveal it
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Post by reVolVer on Jan 13, 2019 6:52:07 GMT -5
seeing this pic.. i think actions toys kinda used those side flaps as a "cheat" to make the hip part wider.. as a part of thighs protrude a bit sideways. plus the black robo does not have have any flaps.. it might be part swapping.. take a closer look to the black and white photo
all of they 3 robot have the exact side design (T shape)
my guess is its hiding inside and you have to pull the shoulders to reveal it
it could be. the colored product kinda look different compared to the wired diagram. a side view picture would really answer questions. and we have to admit..those flaps look terrible.. like he wears a skirt lol. it ruins albegas' look. i do hope its just optional.. to be used only for side thigh swivel. |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jan 14, 2019 4:58:06 GMT -5
lets wait and see knowing AT they have a great engineering and a well balanced designs
hopefully the same rule will apply on this, i really want another good Albegas in my collection
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Post by reVolVer on Jan 14, 2019 6:38:38 GMT -5
lets wait and see knowing AT they have a great engineering and a well balanced designs hopefully the same rule will apply on this, i really want another good Albegas in my collection probably those side flaps are optional. like u can just slide it out.. if u dont like to swing it out hehe... If they can improve the better... coz if theyre still in the design stage maybe they would consider .. if they really plan on killing ET.  |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jan 15, 2019 12:05:27 GMT -5
probably those side flaps are optional. like u can just slide it out.. if u dont like to swing it out hehe... If they can improve the better... coz if theyre still in the design stage maybe they would consider .. if they really plan on killing ET.
they killed ET long ago with the EM Gokin Albegas not just ET but Bandai as well 
that thing is so good i cant find the words to describe how awesome its
articulation, quality of materials, paint, size, price, weight, playability and most important the durability, even if it cant combine its a winner in my book
however this DX will be an over kill |
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Post by bocasas on Jan 15, 2019 12:10:39 GMT -5
probably those side flaps are optional. like u can just slide it out.. if u dont like to swing it out hehe... If they can improve the better... coz if theyre still in the design stage maybe they would consider .. if they really plan on killing ET.
they killed ET long ago with the EM Gokin Albegas not just ET but Bandai as well
that thing is so good i cant find the words to describe how awesome its
articulation, quality of materials, paint, size, price, weight, playability and most important the durability, even if it cant combine its a winner in my book
however this DX will be an over kill As good as the em gokin looks is a non combiner and is a good redesign. I'm sure it's a great figure but not even close to being the definitive albegas. it's not in the same page than any of these two new releases. The new ET and AT releases both try to go closer to anime by design and transformation. |
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Post by reVolVer on Jan 15, 2019 14:28:29 GMT -5
probably those side flaps are optional. like u can just slide it out.. if u dont like to swing it out hehe... If they can improve the better... coz if theyre still in the design stage maybe they would consider .. if they really plan on killing ET. they killed ET long ago with the EM Gokin Albegas not just ET but Bandai as well that thing is so good i cant find the words to describe how awesome its articulation, quality of materials, paint, size, price, weight, playability and most important the durability, even if it cant combine its a winner in my book
however this DX will be an over kill hehe yeah its a great figure.. but u cant beat Bandai.. or even ET.. if u gone the SHORT CUT route lol it aint transformeable. its kinda like cheatin haha |
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Post by mrclean08 on Jan 15, 2019 22:53:06 GMT -5
A bit off topic, but why doesn't Bandai make an SOC Albegas? It's clear there is demand for one since other companies are doing Albegas products. Every single year, I hope is the year that an SOC Albegas will be announced. The Evolution Toys Future Quest one is just not cutting it for me.
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Post by S_Gokin on Jan 16, 2019 4:21:23 GMT -5
yea clash of opinions lol
the only con the EM have is, its stuck in one dimension lol but its the main the most popular one 
think about it guys there wasn't any decent Albegas figure in the market since ever the ET one is not an A class figure even the improved version isn't that great
the EM literally scratch the "i need a great Albegas figure in my collection" feelings
sometimes something is better than nothing, looking at it from your point of view half of something is better than nothing lol
A bit off topic, but why doesn't Bandai make an SOC Albegas? It's clear there is demand for one since other companies are doing Albegas products. Every single year, I hope is the year that an SOC Albegas will be announced. The Evolution Toys Future Quest one is just not cutting it for me.
because Bandai know what you need EXACTLY
you dont need Albegas, you dont need to have a variety in your collection
all you truly need is more Mazinger z repaints thats will keep you happy and it will make your collection better lol
joking and sarcasm aside, i think there is a problem with Albegas rights, if you see the EM Gokin was sold excursively via selected stores (most are HK based) the big stores didn't carry it
i dont know man its just complicated matter, but i tell you what we need another Mad Toys to make this one LOL maybe then Bandai will wear their big boy pants and do one
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Post by reVolVer on Jan 16, 2019 4:24:21 GMT -5
licensing issues.. or they are just trying to piss u off.. hehe..
remember they had SRC versions of some robots but for some unknown reasons decided not to make into full transforming SOCs.. Genesic Gaogaigar, Gaofighgar, Mightgaine.. also add those figures that were aborted and was never released..
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Post by reVolVer on Jan 16, 2019 4:44:20 GMT -5
the EM literally scratch the "i need a great Albegas figure in my collection" feelings sometimes something is better than nothing, looking at it from your point of view half of something is better than nothing lol well in EM's case... its not only half... coz its just portion of a third.. coz its stuck in one mode out of three. i didnt even have to include the sub modes haha |
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Post by faelon on Jan 18, 2019 2:30:59 GMT -5
A bit off topic, but why doesn't Bandai make an SOC Albegas? It's clear there is demand for one since other companies are doing Albegas products. Every single year, I hope is the year that an SOC Albegas will be announced. The Evolution Toys Future Quest one is just not cutting it for me. I think in Bandai's case it mostly comes down to "They haven't gotten back around to it yet". The safe bet is pretty much everything from the Popy and DX era's are on the possible "to do list" if licensing still allows. Keep in mind Bandai is generally particular and gets the full real licences. Action Toys is clever. They don't actually bootleg anything, but they typically get their license via some questionable regional tv broadcaster sublicensors. You can't complain too much, just because the novelty of a Chinese toy robot maker actually making ANY effort to secure a license is astounding in and of itself. But the real license for Albegas might be a little convoluted. I think it requires both Toei and WEP to sign off if they want Worldwide distribution. Not an insurmountable hurdle these days. But not one they will likely tackle just for Albegas alone. But to do a Toy Version Voltron II in North America? I think Albegas may depend on interest and sales of Dairuger XV should they ever release that. And never forget, Bandai operates at their own speed, and follows their own random whims. Trying to predict them is folly. The next release wave may be based on what the CEO has for lunch tomorrow. |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jan 18, 2019 11:43:41 GMT -5
i think the success of the GX-71 alone is more than enough to do both or even any Voltron related product
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