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Post by stonesunshine on Apr 4, 2007 20:13:31 GMT -5
Can someone post pics of the different versions of Ankoku Daishogun?
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Post by captainamerica on Apr 4, 2007 21:15:33 GMT -5
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Post by Actarus on Apr 4, 2007 22:17:45 GMT -5
This is a very nice collection. This guy has all that I'm searching for.
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Post by stonesunshine on Apr 5, 2007 11:04:38 GMT -5
I cant seem to spot the difference between the pics. except for the limited edition .
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Post by captainamerica on Apr 5, 2007 11:53:45 GMT -5
The 'black' version has dark blue stripes and his black is the sparkly metallic that Aoshima likes to use. The Regular has light blue stripes and a glossy black. Capes and swords are identical. One includes Dr. Hell gasha, the other a Baron Ashura.
Actarus, what are you searching for? Expanding your beautiful Grandizer collection to include other Go Nagai bots?
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Post by Gold on Apr 5, 2007 12:12:24 GMT -5
The differences are: Regular: -Solid black paint -light blue/skyblue stripes -comes with Baron Ashura Gasha Kawai/overseas version -Pearl black/glittery black finish -darker blue stripes -Dr.Hell Gasha -Has a sticker on the front of the box indicating that it's the Overseas version(with Dr.Hell on the sticker) Limited to 500 pieces Anime Export limited -classic 1970's Great Mazinger Tv series colors -comes with General Gorgon Gasha -has a serial numbering sticker on the box("Number 001 of 500") with photo of the TV colors -Cape is unpainted on both sides(both sides are red, instead of painted violet on the outer side such as the regular and Kawai/Overseas release) **All versions' swords have no chrome finish. Here's another pic(TV colors and Kawai/Overseas version, hehe, sorry, I don't have the normal version) A close-up of the Kawai/Overseas version(note the glitery black paint finish) Incidentally, the TV colors limited version was mass produced through "China backdoor" and came out in Hongkong. "China Backdoor" is something of a term given to an item(usually for toys with limited releases) that was over produced(secretly produced) without the consent of the main company. It is considered as a "bootleg" by some, but essentially all of the materials that went into the "official" and "China Backdoor" versions are identical, seeing as how it rolled off the same assembly line/production factory.... (or at least that's how I understand it. If anyone has a better definition please feel free to correct me. ) The China backdoor version of Ankoku Daishogun comes with everything the "official" version has(including the Gorgon Gasha and the non-painted cape), but lacks the serialized sticker on the front of the box. Leaving no indication on the box front whether this is indeed the Tv colors version until you open it up, the missing sticker makes the box look identical to the regular release(the regular release also has no sticker on the box front). Also, I'm not sure about the quality control of the official version but admittedly the piece I have is the China backdoor and it has some paint bleeds(just the wrists areas actually) and is missing the chain on his belt( that was annoying). Fortunately, I got it at a good price and I'm just happy to own a version of the classic TV colors without paying too high(but that's just me. ). Gold
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Post by 00silvergt on Apr 5, 2007 13:03:47 GMT -5
"'China Backdoor'" Hmmm...sounds like a porno I have...I like the Great Mazinger. Who did the custom job?
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Post by nakajo on Apr 5, 2007 13:22:18 GMT -5
It's not a custom but a "photoshopped" picture They use some part of the SoulofChogokin T-28 or Black OX for the damaged arm.. ;D
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Post by Actarus on Apr 5, 2007 13:34:41 GMT -5
To captainamerica:
The next I'm planning to get is a Shin Getter Robo closed wing versio and a Neo Getter normal edition.
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Post by 00silvergt on Apr 5, 2007 14:03:26 GMT -5
Thanks Nakajo.
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Post by captainamerica on Apr 5, 2007 14:27:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, Gold! Congrats on your 'backdoor' version, it looks great!
I have an 'authentic' TV version. I paid about the same with shipping as I did for my other two. It's paint is great (surprise) and the chain was included.
Good Luck, Actarus! I just added the regular Neo; now I'm looking for a White Neo Getter. Then I'm just waiting for the Black Neo, Shin 1, and Shin 2 coming in the fall.
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Post by Actarus on Apr 5, 2007 14:31:49 GMT -5
I only collect the regular edition os each, as for the closed wing I look best that way, and should still be cheaper.
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Post by stonesunshine on Apr 5, 2007 17:22:49 GMT -5
Thanks Gold and everyone for the clear up. I already ordered my normal version. Although my friend told me that the normal version includes Dr. Hell instead of Baron Ashura. Oh well, I really like the normal version color better anyways, he looks meaner!
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Post by Actarus on Apr 5, 2007 18:06:29 GMT -5
Did you get a good price for it?
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Post by 45caliber on Apr 5, 2007 18:48:32 GMT -5
Thanks Gold and everyone for the clear up. I already ordered my normal version. Although my friend told me that the normal version includes Dr. Hell instead of Baron Ashura. Oh well, I really like the normal version color better anyways, he looks meaner! if i am not mistaken normal colors (black with green stripes) includes a baron ashura while the kawai/metallic colors (gunmetal/gray with blue stripes) comes with Dr. hell..
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Post by Gold on Apr 5, 2007 22:53:45 GMT -5
Nakajo got it right . Yep hehehe I just photoshopped the Tetsujin broken accessory all over Great Maz. Thanks for the info, Gold! Congrats on your 'backdoor' version, it looks great! I have an 'authentic' TV version. I paid about the same with shipping as I did for my other two. It's paint is great (surprise) and the chain was included. Good Luck, Actarus! I just added the regular Neo; now I'm looking for a White Neo Getter. Then I'm just waiting for the Black Neo, Shin 1, and Shin 2 coming in the fall. Congrats CaptainAmerica , incidentally, I was observing the very same auction where you got the official version on Ebay. I eventually decided not to bid on it since I was in the middle of something else, big mistake on my part, but I'm glad you won it. Gold
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Post by stonesunshine on Apr 7, 2007 3:42:02 GMT -5
Did you get a good price for it? well, if u consider $120 good price....
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Post by stonesunshine on May 18, 2007 10:11:18 GMT -5
I finally got my Ankoku Daishogun, normal variant.... but the gasha included is Dr. Hell... Why is this so? Is this another variant?
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Post by GEN1AUTOBOT on May 18, 2007 10:40:10 GMT -5
That is very interesting that you received the Dr Hell inside of the package. There is one with the Dr Hell sticker on it in the hobby store that I shop at. I was going to purchase it because of the Dr Hell sticker on the box, which should indicate that this is the metallic version. Well, my suspicions may not be correct. There could be a regular version packaged with Dr Hell on the inside. I will check this out and return with whatever information I find. Thanks for the heads up.
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Post by stonesunshine on May 18, 2007 10:48:34 GMT -5
I asked my supplier about this, since a lot of people in this forum claims that Dr Hell is packaged with the metallic version. But she told me that Baron Ashura is a hit or miss thing. She hasnt sold a single dark general with baron ashura included. BTW,she also has the metallic version and indeed, Dr Hell is also included as well.
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