|
|
Post by GDomino on Jan 29, 2006 15:10:54 GMT -5
Other than Toynami's typical QC issues, anyone else find the "limited editon" numbers on the box not matching the one on the toy (IIRC, the number can be found under Black Lion's jaw)?
|
|
|
|
Post by xiombarg on Jan 29, 2006 15:53:41 GMT -5
Other than Toynami's typical QC issues, anyone else find the "limited editon" numbers on the box not matching the one on the toy (IIRC, the number can be found under Black Lion's jaw)? I've been wondering about that. My numbers happen to match up, but my theory is that unmatched numbers are "extras" that the Hong Kong factory made. Hong Kong factories always make extras of anything they produce. That's how they make extra money, whether it's clothing or toys, and numbers not matching up would sort of make sense if this were the case because it would all be done on the side. I really don't think it makes any difference though. I mean it was a limited edition of what, 15,000? Good hell, that's like a standard production run. And if extras were made how would Toynami ever know with that many being made, not to mention that they have a hard enough time watching QC. |
|
|
|
Post by Actarus on Jan 30, 2006 14:38:20 GMT -5
I just received mine today. First of all, I must that I'm impressed with the quality of the product. I'm a SOC collector so I know what is quality. But like other said, it's the quality control the problem.
The only problem I'n noticed so far is the legs of the lions. When they are in Lion mode, the leg joint seems a bit loose. Maybe it's made that way to provide more stability... I don't know.
In Robot mode, well the blue lion do not connect the black lion, but the rest is fine. I'll see what I can do with the blue lion.
UPDATE
Not the blue leg click, the problem was that the cover was too tight, to I push a little bit to expend it and when I enter the black lion leg I pusehd a bit harder. Ad then....click.
Everything is fine with Voltron.
|
|
|
|
Post by xiombarg on Jan 30, 2006 16:56:59 GMT -5
You know, now that I think about it I had that problem too.. for about five seconds.. but I fixed it the same way as Actarus. I just pushed and jiggled it a little bit. I guess I didn't really think of it as a problem. After getting it to go in the first time now it goes in fine.
Come on you guys, you have to push and jiggle it a little bit and it will go in fine. ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by mannyD on Jan 30, 2006 22:41:46 GMT -5
ahhh, that info is not timely for me. i've returned my voltron yesterday and had my refund. but i'm still undecided now to purchase toynami's mpc voltron again. it's not just the blue lion, the arm lions seems to pull from the sockets so easily. before returning mine, i was posing the gokin, the red lion fell from its socket twice. luckily no paint chip and the sword not broken. just be careful when you pick voltron, and be ready to catch the arm lions (red and green lion) when they suddenly fall away from their sockets.
|
|
|
|
Post by Omni Existence on Jan 30, 2006 23:22:43 GMT -5
Come on you guys, you have to push and jiggle it a little bit and it will go in fine. ;D ...uh, that didn't really sound right. Not right at all...  |
|
|
|
Post by 45caliber on Jan 30, 2006 23:41:24 GMT -5
ahhh, that info is not timely for me. i've returned my voltron yesterday and had my refund. but i'm still undecided now to purchase toynami's mpc voltron again. it's not just the blue lion, the arm lions seems to pull from the sockets so easily. before returning mine, i was posing the gokin, the red lion fell from its socket twice. luckily no paint chip and the sword not broken. just be careful when you pick voltron, and be ready to catch the arm lions (red and green lion) when they suddenly fall away from their sockets.  oh my.. been thinking of getting these together with a VF-1S Hikaru.. |
|
|
|
Post by xiombarg on Jan 31, 2006 0:12:09 GMT -5
ahhh, that info is not timely for me. i've returned my voltron yesterday and had my refund. but i'm still undecided now to purchase toynami's mpc voltron again. it's not just the blue lion, the arm lions seems to pull from the sockets so easily. before returning mine, i was posing the gokin, the red lion fell from its socket twice. luckily no paint chip and the sword not broken. just be careful when you pick voltron, and be ready to catch the arm lions (red and green lion) when they suddenly fall away from their sockets. Hey MannyD I won't defend Toynami, because it's very possible that there are a number of unfixable complaints including yours, but from my own experience with it, I did notice that I had to work the pieces in to make them fit correctly when I was first putting it together. Both with the arms and the legs, and ths probably shows that the engineering is not everything it should be. But I could have just been lucky? |
|
|
|
Post by sketcher on Jan 31, 2006 0:55:48 GMT -5
With that said, who wants to unload their's, cheap?  |
|
|
|
Post by mannyD on Jan 31, 2006 1:45:59 GMT -5
xiombarg: don't get me wrong either bro. i like this mpc voltron. the design, the heft and size, the amount of diecast and excellent paintjob, and the presence it exudes in my display case. but the design of the connectors (specially the arm lions) is making me think twice to purchase it again. in my case, ultra care is needed when handling my voltron to prevent the arm lions from popping out. but i'm glad though that the problem with the blue lion connector can be worked out (as suggested by actarus and you). anyways i'll give it time, if i will get inspired again to purchase it (even with the design flaws), then i will go for it. tnx  |
|
|
|
Post by Omni Existence on Jan 31, 2006 4:56:04 GMT -5
MannyD,
As with most cases with Toynami "Masterpieces" wait it out. You're bound to see a couple of online stores or collectors selling these things for 10 to 15% cheaper.
Kinda like what's happening to the MPC Veritechs.
|
|
|
|
Post by mannyD on Jan 31, 2006 6:27:05 GMT -5
tnx for the tip bro.
|
|
|
|
Post by lawlacan on Feb 3, 2006 17:16:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos and the review. I will pick up mine (finally) tomorrow. I can not wait, this happens to be my birthday gift to myself. ;DT
|
|
|
|
Post by OJA on Feb 3, 2006 17:23:48 GMT -5
After ordering mine through BCBComics last September, it's finally being shipped & I'm expecting it next week. Got it for $119 bucks shipped. Thanks for the reviews. It made my waiting more bearable...  |
|
|
|
Post by Dmen7 on Feb 3, 2006 23:03:57 GMT -5
I got my Voltron Masterpiece from my comics dealer just this Wednesday (Feb. 1). I got it for $120. Hope it is a good deal. In my opinion the workmanship is not as good as Bandai.
|
|
|
|
Post by mannyD on Feb 4, 2006 6:47:29 GMT -5
After ordering mine through BCBComics last September, it's finally being shipped & I'm expecting it next week. Got it for $119 bucks shipped. Thanks for the reviews. It made my waiting more bearable... oja: nice!!! nice avatar and sig bro, you beat me to it (kidding) |
|
|
|
Post by andrewdsz on Feb 4, 2006 18:21:36 GMT -5
I finally got it from Diamond Comic Distributors:       Since you guys have already seen lots photoshots about it, I'm only showing the box shot. Over all, I love this toy. It is VERY HEAVY and VERY TALL. At the chin part of the black lion there's printed limited edition number. One more thing about this piece, the chrome is so shiny that finger prints and smuggies WILL get onto it if you are not careful, I think i need to put some protective coating before displaying it. Can anyone suggest me some high quality protective chrome coating? |
|
|
|
Post by OJA on Feb 4, 2006 19:01:23 GMT -5
Manny D: Thanks man. (I was actually inspired by your signature... ) Andrewdsz: Thanks for taking pics of the "box" or is it a "book"? So, they are only releasing 5,000 of the total 15,000. I wonder when the rest will come out? Will it depend on the sales/demand? |
|
|
|
Post by babyrobox360 on Feb 4, 2006 21:14:32 GMT -5
Hi , I just got mine this week! I also paid $120 shipped, can't decide if I want to open it yet! Got a vintage Golion coming this week. probably wait til then.
|
|
|
|
Post by xiombarg on Feb 4, 2006 21:45:22 GMT -5
Congratulations guys, hope you enjoy it! So I'm curious what you guys think about it? Did Toynami do Voltron justice or did they miss the mark again? I'm also curious to know if either of you had any problems with the connections?
|
|
