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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 15:52:46 GMT -5
I'd like to know the height of this toy, thanks!
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Post by Chen on Jun 23, 2004 15:56:54 GMT -5
He's just a tick below 7 inches.
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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 18:57:40 GMT -5
Thanks for replying! I've seen some figs that I think are bootlegs of this figure, and are about that height... They are all plastic (or at least, that's waht they look like), and are made by "Doll Fashion". Anybody heard of them?
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Post by andrewdsz on Jun 23, 2004 19:00:51 GMT -5
Thanks for replying! I've seen some figs that I think are bootlegs of this figure, and are about that height... They are all plastic (or at least, that's waht they look like), and are made by "Doll Fashion". Anybody heard of them? If it is made of plastic, why should you think that it is "bootleg"? Just treat it as another toy. |
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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 20:13:47 GMT -5
I don't care if it's a bootleg or not, I can't afford a metal $70 bucks plus shipping Mazinger figure... I think I'm going to buy this plastic copy, it will do... I think it's a bootleg because I saw a He-Man figure which was of lesser quality, didn't have the Mattel logo and was also made by "Doll Fashion". So, I'm pretty sure it's a bootleg. So, for $10, it's a great Mazinger figure for me...
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Post by dme3o on Jun 23, 2004 20:17:57 GMT -5
where did you see this figure?
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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 20:30:46 GMT -5
at a video game and toy store three blocks from my apartment
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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 20:32:47 GMT -5
I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina (I forgot to mention that).
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Post by Koji on Jun 23, 2004 20:39:01 GMT -5
I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina (I forgot to mention that). I guess it's hard to find SOCs there at a good price. How about you try lurking around ebay sometimes you can get prices... sometimes... |
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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 20:42:26 GMT -5
For a Mazinger like that, they can charge something like $150, easy! The Hasbro 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime costs $200 here... Let's just say he doesn't sell like crazy... You also have to think that because of devaluation, you have to multiply that number by three to get the price in local currency... The price I gave for the mazinger figure IS from ebay... I can't afford that, I can't spend that much money on a toy... So, for now anyway, the $10 copy will do.
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Post by Koji on Jun 23, 2004 20:49:22 GMT -5
Devaluation? We here in the Philippines can relate to that.  Sometimes on eBay you can find collectors who are selling their SOCs for various reasons (moving out, etc.) and you can snap it up at a good price. Last year, I was able to find the following at eBay: GX-01 Mazinger ($40 + $20 EMS shipping) and GX-02 Great Mazinger (US$55 + US$ 20 EMS shipping). Just be patient... A friend of mine who goes to Japan tells me that you can find some SOCs on sale at ridiculous prices. If you know anyone in Japan (which may be unlikely) that is a good lead. |
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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 20:59:19 GMT -5
Unfortunately, I don't know anyone from Japan. The 20th Anniversary Prime I bought cost me around $62.5 with shipping included from the USA. But I bought two (one for me and one for a friend), and I bought a couple of Terminator 3 figures to re-sell here, so my Prime cost me $50. That's still a lot of money for me, but it's a cool toy. If I ever see a good deal on a Mazinger Z (who was very big here when I was a kid, just as big as He-Man), I may buy it, but for now, I think I'm going to have just the copy. I also have the Mazinger Z figure officially made in Argentina in the 80s, it is crap, but has a lot of nostalgic value to me. You can check it out here: webs.enterate.com.ar/Web/Cultura/rooster/Mazinger/Mazinger_Pag_Principal.htm |
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Post by epicasino on Jun 23, 2004 21:01:25 GMT -5
I actually have the "Mazinger Z Trucho", which is a recent not official release using the old molds. This version is of lesser quality, and doesn't fire its fists, but it's OK I guess.
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Post by Piernas on Jun 26, 2004 16:59:21 GMT -5
They are all plastic (or at least, that's waht they look like), and are made by "Doll Fashion". Anybody heard of them? Are this ones you saw?   These are from Mercadolibre (Argentinean's ebay site). They look nice for being bootlegs  I'd love to get them |
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Post by epicasino on Jun 26, 2004 19:23:34 GMT -5
Yes! Those are the ones I saw! I'll look for them at mercado libre (maybe somebody has a better price), thanks!
PS: I also saw one of the female robots, but I don't remember her name.
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Post by Piernas on Jun 27, 2004 19:20:58 GMT -5
Well, if you can get them for a better price I'd love to get them too. I am from Spain... ya me contarás qué calidad tienen  |
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Post by epicasino on Jun 27, 2004 19:54:31 GMT -5
OK, if anyone wants one of these, let me know, I can hook you up. I'd sell them at cost, but first I've got a Pathology test next week...
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Post by dme3o on Jun 29, 2004 12:58:35 GMT -5
I'm down for one! ;D
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Post by epicasino on Jul 11, 2004 7:33:37 GMT -5
Today I'm going to a place where they had this bootleg Mazinger before (in fact, I'm leaving right now), I hope they have him today!
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Post by epicasino on Jul 11, 2004 14:43:31 GMT -5
OK, today I found two Mazinger Z figures, one was RESEALED, and the guy asked $9 for it... The other one I saw cost $7, but the figure had chipped paint, so I bought none of them. Anyway, I talked to another guy, and he said that by next Sunday he would get more, and the price would be $7, so next Sunday I'm going to buy one. I'll try to post pics when I have it if anyone is interested.
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