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Post by jwm on Jul 17, 2004 9:53:51 GMT -5
 OBEY THE PUFF! JWM |
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Post by Chen on Jul 17, 2004 10:38:12 GMT -5
You must obey Gandalf the Gay..er....I mean Grey!
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Post by Lanmandragoran on Jul 17, 2004 14:22:09 GMT -5
I heard that Zambot didn't sell to Bandai's expectations, so this might be the last Gattai robot for some time. So it's bad news for you Voltes fans, but on the other hand Bandai might get around to making a larger size Gaiking and maybe even a Jeeg figure. I believe that the problem with Zambot was the high price tag combined with a elatively unknown robot outside Japan. SO, only hardcore collectors such as we would be willing to spend 200 dolars (with shipping) on such a piece. I do not have one yet, but I am trying to accomodate him. |
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Post by Omni Existence on Jul 18, 2004 11:16:44 GMT -5
Bandai's only mistake was the high pricetag.
Z3 was a risk. Low diecast content, minimal articulation, minimial gimmicks, high pricetag, it was asking for bad sales.
My 2 cents, but I think his being an unknown outside Japan isn't really the main factor, since (at least the last time I read), Bandai's main market is still Japan. If Z3 made a good selling in Japan, at least a 3rd of what Bandai expected, then it's all good.
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Post by Lanmandragoran on Jul 18, 2004 12:05:00 GMT -5
My 2 cents, but I think his being an unknown outside Japan isn't really the main factor, since (at least the last time I read), Bandai's main market is still Japan. If Z3 made a good selling in Japan, at least a 3rd of what Bandai expected, then it's all good. yes Omni, I think you are right on money. After all, we, the chogo-addicts are a small comunity when compared toother toy collecting groups around the globe. I wonder if that is not actually good for us?  |
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Post by wilson on Jul 19, 2004 13:25:32 GMT -5
yes. zambot being unknow is not the reason for it not selling. Big Dan was kind of unknow but it did pretty good right? i personaly like gx 23 a lot. it look so good nice to Gx 03. i love combiner super robots. i just wish bandia will make more combin mech robots. the price tag of $200 is not really a big issue to me.. i rather spend $200 on a combine mech super robot than $60 to $70 on half hearted design. i GGGG looks good but (i have it) but spending $185 for a combiner that could not transformer sucksssss. the more i look at GGGG the more i want to put it on ebay.
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Post by yoMammabot on Jul 19, 2004 16:35:44 GMT -5
I am sorry Jiggily Puff. Forgive my need for strife. humbled. yoMammabot  |
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Post by akyapp on Jul 19, 2004 19:20:50 GMT -5
Heya all, well, I never expected to own a Z3...but my dear friend came back from Japan recently and surprised me with one as a gift! (yes im a lucky ba$t*rd :-D )
I wasn't going to open the box up, but I did. I wish I hadn't as I found that whoever packaged zambot mini in the factory had pushed his head too far in the styrofoam, and subsequently bent his back PVC fin! ARRRGH!.. I have managed to get it straight now..but what a pain!
Anyway, I also agree that there are some moulding issues either with the holes on the side of the knees or with the red 4-spiked saucer thingys that attached to the side of the knees.
They are def. moulded to the WRONG SIZE and DOES CHIP PAINT IN THE RED HOLES. I couldnt believe this in the first place...
Well, other than these two small nicks..and comparing to the rest of the marvelous gatai engineering, its a small price to pay (pardon the pun).
Out.
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 25, 2004 18:19:11 GMT -5
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Post by yoMammabot on Jul 26, 2004 0:23:13 GMT -5
Great Job! very involved.
Hooray for everyone's favorite robot.. Zombot!
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Post by Kidchuckle on Jul 26, 2004 7:17:50 GMT -5
I heard that Zambot didn't sell to Bandai's expectations, so this might be the last Gattai robot for some time. So it's bad news for you Voltes fans, but on the other hand Bandai might get around to making a larger size Gaiking and maybe even a Jeeg figure. I hope they end up doing Danguard Ace still... but a Bigger Gaiking would be awesome! ( i still need to get the other one.. I'm still recouping from Getter robo G and Optimus.. oh boy was that a big whole in my pocket!) |
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Post by jwm on Jul 26, 2004 17:32:28 GMT -5
Ed: Great review & pictures. ;D
JWM
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Post by Mazinkaiser on Jul 28, 2004 23:36:10 GMT -5
I wasn't going to open the box up, but I did. I wish I hadn't as I found that whoever packaged zambot mini in the factory had pushed his head too far in the styrofoam, and subsequently bent his back PVC fin! ARRRGH!.. I have managed to get it straight now..but what a pain! My Zambot had the same head squished fin problem you are talking about. How did you fix it? |
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Post by dme3o on Jul 29, 2004 12:17:32 GMT -5
Ed! AWESOME REVIEW!! THANKS FOR THE PICS AND INFO!  Hey Mazinkaiser, Do you mean ZamboAce? hmm...I should check mine...I opened it but I didn't remove ZamboAce from the packing...once I have unpacked and found him...I'll check him out. Carlo |
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Post by Omni Existence on Jul 29, 2004 15:07:14 GMT -5
I hope they end up doing Danguard Ace still... but a Bigger Gaiking would be awesome! ( i still need to get the other one.. I'm still recouping from Getter robo G and Optimus.. oh boy was that a big whole in my pocket!) Danguard Ace would be a cinch for Bandai. Afterall, it's ony two pieces, with a very simple gattai. I will be hoping it see's light soon. I just got my GX-03B Black Combattler V from Kipling, and I have to say I am hooked on Gattai. Now I am actually contemplating on getting a Dancougar **shudder** just to complete them..... |
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Post by dme3o on Jul 29, 2004 18:35:36 GMT -5
I wasn't going to open the box up, but I did. I wish I hadn't as I found that whoever packaged zambot mini in the factory had pushed his head too far in the styrofoam, and subsequently bent his back PVC fin! ARRRGH!.. I have managed to get it straight now..but what a pain! Hi Akyapp! I was just wondering what you did to fix the fin problem? Did you heat it up? Thanks! Carlo |
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Post by gerb on Jul 30, 2004 1:44:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the review Ed. It inspired me to get one from ebay just now.
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Post by akyapp on Jul 30, 2004 3:41:04 GMT -5
sorry for the late reply guys..
ok, the piece on Zambot Ace is basically pvc plastic, it is soft and can be bent to shape if left for a very long time. If you just re-bend it to a straight shape, without any external support, it will eventually go back to the bent shape.
Sp what I did... was got some padded twisting wire (the kind thats used in most carded packaged toys these days) and "wrapped" the fin back into shape, concentrating around the tip of the fin. The good thing about a twisted wire is it can really hold the shape in place. But make sure you use the padded kind!
You will have to leave it for at least a month though. Obviously tthe longer you leave it, the better chance the "right shape" will stay in place
Hope this helps!
Good Luck!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 30, 2004 16:45:47 GMT -5
-Glad you guys liked the review, thanks . My one BIG obersavition to add is this-- He's smaller than the Clover version by about 3" or more. Surprising?? Ed |
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Post by jwm on Jul 31, 2004 10:24:08 GMT -5
I wonder how many people have ever even seen the Clover Zambot3. Your pictures are the closest I've ever come. How about a side-by-side comparison like Josh B did with the Combattler? Pleeeeeeze.
JWM
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