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Post by mrclean08 on Jun 26, 2022 9:20:05 GMT -5
I'm still deciding where I'm going to preorder my R-Gun from. I wish Amiami would be getting it, but I don't see it on their site. I'm likely going to preorder with The Chosen Prime here in the states. $229.99 shipped. I know you mentioned that you are hesitant with ShowZ regarding packaging, but they have it for $168 shipped. I ordered the full set from them and I've received R1 and R2 already without any issues with the box. showzstore.com/sentinel-toys-riobot-rgun-powered_p4155.htmlWow! That price is really really good and competitive! I might consider buying the R-Gun from ShowZ! Good looking out! Thank you!
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Post by mrclean08 on Jul 26, 2022 22:34:49 GMT -5
With only 5 days left in July, I doubt R-3 gets released this week in Japan. Hopefully SRX becomes reality in August.
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Post by mpchi on Jul 26, 2022 23:55:18 GMT -5
With only 5 days left in July, I doubt R-3 gets released this week in Japan. Hopefully SRX becomes reality in August. SRX will ship very soon. D4Toys emailed me to confirm shipping method because HK EMS can't ship anything over 2KG. So they are prepping the SRX orders as we speak. Though not sure if they are ahead of Japanese retailers, or if they are shipping about the same time.
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Post by mrclean08 on Jul 27, 2022 7:46:54 GMT -5
With only 5 days left in July, I doubt R-3 gets released this week in Japan. Hopefully SRX becomes reality in August. SRX will ship very soon. D4Toys emailed me to confirm shipping method because HK EMS can't ship anything over 2KG. So they are prepping the SRX orders as we speak. Though not sure if they are ahead of Japanese retailers, or if they are shipping about the same time. Thanks for confirming! Are the boxes for each of the R units fairly large? I assume these 3 boxes will take up a lot of space for shipping and would cost me a pretty penny in DHL shipping fees from my order with Amiami.
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Post by mpchi on Jul 29, 2022 17:02:25 GMT -5
Image of the SRX Boxset packaging. While it is big, it is not as big as I thought. A sturdy sleeve with handle holding all three separate boxes of R1,2 & 3. They actually have a few of these in box at the Sentinel booth at the AGCHK Toyshow going on in Hong Kong right now. So SRX will be ready to ship real soon.
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Post by Robot Bob on Jul 29, 2022 17:46:56 GMT -5
Image of the SRX Boxset packaging. While it is big, it is not as big as I thought. A sturdy sleeve with handle holding all three separate boxes of R1,2 & 3. They actually have a few of these in box at the Sentinel booth at the AGCHK Toyshow going on in Hong Kong right now. So SRX will be ready to ship real soon. I’m pretty sure Amazon JP charged me for my SRX just this afternoon. Expect it to ship aoon!
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Post by mrclean08 on Jul 30, 2022 2:39:43 GMT -5
Image of the SRX Boxset packaging. While it is big, it is not as big as I thought. A sturdy sleeve with handle holding all three separate boxes of R1,2 & 3. They actually have a few of these in box at the Sentinel booth at the AGCHK Toyshow going on in Hong Kong right now. So SRX will be ready to ship real soon. Oh boy, I cannot wait to receive this set! I am basically getting SRX for free, since I completely funded it from credit cards reward cash back bonuses. Just waiting for my invoice from Amiami.
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Post by mpchi on Jul 30, 2022 12:32:41 GMT -5
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Post by mrclean08 on Jul 30, 2022 19:16:27 GMT -5
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Post by mrclean08 on Jul 31, 2022 22:10:13 GMT -5
I ended up getting cold feet with this figure and put in a cancellation request. After watching some of the videos, I did not like the lack of diecast and the excessive parts forming and super small sizes of the R-1, R-2, and R-3 sets. I decided that I will probably end up just unboxing this figure, assembling it once, and then it stays in a box for 4 years before I take a sell loss on it. I'm also unfortunately not invested with the character either. I still think it looks cool as hell, but I'd rather spend my money on something else as I just don't feel it's worth that price point for what you're receiving. Oh well. I hope someone else who really wants this figure can still pick one up from Amiami, if Amiami honors my cancellation request. (I'll begin my walk of shame now. lol)
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Post by Magmatron on Aug 1, 2022 1:28:59 GMT -5
(I'll begin my walk of shame now. lol) How dare you act responsibly But more seriously, I can understand not liking what you see. Sentinel products always feel overpriced, regardless of how much you might like the figures they make.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 1, 2022 13:33:12 GMT -5
SHAME! SHAAAAAAME~!!
I'll stick with my purchase, but it is very true the execution is not as good as we hoped when all we saw was the early prototype not knowing how it was engineered. It is not Sentinel's best work.
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Post by bleah on Aug 1, 2022 14:29:45 GMT -5
Has there been a proper review of it so far? I tried searching but haven't found one.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 1, 2022 14:35:11 GMT -5
Has there been a proper review of it so far? I tried searching but haven't found one. There are some if you just search Riobot SRX, mostly Chinese or Japanese. Toysdaily also have impressions posted in their forum.
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Post by bleah on Aug 1, 2022 14:37:35 GMT -5
Has there been a proper review of it so far? I tried searching but haven't found one. There are some if you just search Riobot SRX, mostly Chinese or Japanese. Toysdaily also have impressions posted in their forum. Thanks. I'll look up toysdaily but can't understand Chinese or Japanese. Based on the recent replies here, I'm assuming feedback hasn't been all that good for the set.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 1, 2022 15:36:37 GMT -5
There are some if you just search Riobot SRX, mostly Chinese or Japanese. Toysdaily also have impressions posted in their forum. Thanks. I'll look up toysdaily but can't understand Chinese or Japanese. Based on the recent replies here, I'm assuming feedback hasn't been all that good for the set. Look up youtube on R1 & R2, should be a bunch showing how it 'part form' at least for the top half of SRX, since those have been out for months. Don't bother with Toysdaily if you can't understand Chinese. The general idea is, the top half is decent and secure enough, but the bottom half not so much, where R3 connects at the hip and thighs. Legs can fall off if you grab the SRX by the top/chest. Also articulation on the legs are quite limited, and no waist swivel, if I remember correctly. While these are widespread issue or just on one or two cases, can't tell yet as figure is still new.
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Post by bleah on Aug 1, 2022 16:13:41 GMT -5
Watched some videos and that's a lot of bits and pieces attached to secure the combined form.
That sucks for the limited leg movement. Maybe Sentinel didn't think this through properly.
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Post by IronSouls on Aug 1, 2022 21:44:26 GMT -5
The SRX is kinda a weird design. It doesn't really translate to a toy very well IMO. Even in the games, it's held together with telekinesis.
I really don't mind the parts forming to some extent there is a lot of anime magic going on there with the SRX. At long as it's solid enough to hold together on a shelf I'll be pretty happy.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 1, 2022 21:58:39 GMT -5
The SRX is kinda a weird design. It doesn't really translate to a toy very well IMO. Even in the games, it's held together with telekinesis. I really don't mind the parts forming to some extent there is a lot of anime magic going on there with the SRX. At long as it's solid enough to hold together on a shelf I'll be pretty happy. Less anime magic actually because the first SRX combination is all 3D models animated, not much morphing or trickery there. But the telekinesis part does make sense to be parts forming when it come to all the floating parts. Though not to the extend they break up all the R1 pieces.
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Post by ImpactKaizer on Aug 2, 2022 7:47:33 GMT -5
Yeah this has Some parts forming I believe for the Head Hands & legs But it's still nice to own since I can't see myself buying the Super Minipla when it shows up
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