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Post by OzmaLee on May 2, 2024 14:27:34 GMT -5
Totally forgot about this. Just paid Amiami. Wonder how it will stack against the sentinel which is great. Found a photo with side by side comparison. SOC on the left, Riobot on the right. My bet is on Sentinel being the better of the two. The overall proportion is more balanced and more anime, aside the head a tad bit too big and eyes shape a bit off. SOC looks like they try to make it more heroic, but has some weirdness to it, especially on the small thighs and the very boxy knees. It also doesn't have articulated hands like Riobot has. And most of all, Riobot is fully painted (and very nice paint at that), while SOC is a mixed of painted and bare polished plastic (like most SOCs). The finish would be very different in person. Oh man! I never really paid attention to its details when they announced it. I was hoping for it to be a bit bigger than the Sentinel Riobot since I wanted more detail in the head.
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Post by OzmaLee on May 1, 2024 10:24:24 GMT -5
Totally forgot about this. Just paid Amiami. Wonder how it will stack against the sentinel which is great.
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Post by OzmaLee on Dec 6, 2023 23:33:46 GMT -5
Pass. I prefer the original GX-71 colors. Not a fan of chrome.
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 19, 2023 21:57:45 GMT -5
Here’s a side by side with CM’s
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 16, 2023 12:10:17 GMT -5
I’m hoping that this combines…
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 14, 2023 12:49:27 GMT -5
Yup! DHL was pretty quick. 3 days total. Just transformed him now and I didn’t notice any chipping. Well, I was very careful since I am aware beforehand. 😜 I want to say that the chipping would probably be from the thicker paint of some parts if ever. I have the MP-36 Megatron and chipping on that is inevitable because of all the painted moving parts. Anyways, this blows away the CM’s version which I have. I’ll see if I can post some side by side pics with it along with some other SOC bots like another member requested. Wow thank you for all the detailed pics! And thank you for your confirmation that paint chipping was avoidable on your copy! I'm excited to keep mine now!! And yes, it totally blows away the CM's version!! You’re welcome bro!
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 14, 2023 9:11:32 GMT -5
I think I won't bother transforming mine. It's not like you end up with impressive looking vehicle as a reward, that's just a block with fins and a nose cone attached. I know the vehicle modes aren’t that great looking. Pretty ugly to be honest. What I do love is the origami like transformation especially the legs and how two totally different vehicles become symmetrical. 😜 As a collector, I’ve always been particular to “Gattai” robots. Come on! Half the fun is transforming our bots!
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 13, 2023 8:07:32 GMT -5
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 13, 2023 7:52:39 GMT -5
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 13, 2023 7:52:21 GMT -5
Just opened him up and I’m happy to report I didn’t notice any paint chipping out of the box HOWEVER, I do see the potential for it since some parts have that thicker paint that if you press your nail on it hard enough you’ll make an indent. Ratchets are super tight maybe too tight. Also, when attaching the legs for the first time, I found it super scary since it didnt feel like it was going to go in. Wow, you got yours fast! Do you plan to transform it? I'd really like to see what your experience is with transforming it and if it is actually ok and is possible to transform it without risking any paint chipping. Yup! DHL was pretty quick. 3 days total. Just transformed him now and I didn’t notice any chipping. Well, I was very careful since I am aware beforehand. 😜 I want to say that the chipping would probably be from the thicker paint of some parts if ever. I have the MP-36 Megatron and chipping on that is inevitable because of all the painted moving parts. Anyways, this blows away the CM’s version which I have. I’ll see if I can post some side by side pics with it along with some other SOC bots like another member requested.
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 12, 2023 4:24:45 GMT -5
Just opened him up and I’m happy to report I didn’t notice any paint chipping out of the box HOWEVER, I do see the potential for it since some parts have that thicker paint that if you press your nail on it hard enough you’ll make an indent. Ratchets are super tight maybe too tight. Also, when attaching the legs for the first time, I found it super scary since it didnt feel like it was going to go in.
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 10, 2023 20:37:29 GMT -5
Mine just arrived today but haven’t had a chance to open it yet. This review mentions a bunch of paint chipping.
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 7, 2023 20:42:46 GMT -5
Hi. It was ¥8,500 via DHL Thank you! I’m glad the exchange rate is in our favor. I paid US $268.88 for the figure. So about $325 shipped. Not bad since BBTS has him for $419 without tax and shipping.
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Post by OzmaLee on Nov 7, 2023 9:21:06 GMT -5
Anime Export shipped mine today. If anyone missed on this let me know. I have to sell mine. Funny I never got an email requesting payment from AE since it’s in stock. Even checked my junk email folder. Had to log into my account and sure enough my order showed that it was in stock and unpaid. Went ahead and paid but now I have to wait for shipping quote. How much was shipping BTW?
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Post by OzmaLee on Oct 24, 2023 6:46:31 GMT -5
Thank you my RJ bros!
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Post by OzmaLee on Oct 23, 2023 19:52:06 GMT -5
Is this still scheduled to be released this month or has this been pushed back to December?
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Post by OzmaLee on Feb 15, 2023 12:07:03 GMT -5
The spring loaded torso “transformation lock” is bit fickle/ tricky. Yeah, that was really off-putting at first. I thought it was broken when it wouldn't snap in place. The instructions manual show that you have to align the torso just right, but even knowing that it's a hassle. But once it's locked in, it's fine. I really thought mine was broken as well. Was about to contact Amazon.jp then went over the instructions and was able to lock it in place.
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Post by OzmaLee on Feb 14, 2023 22:32:44 GMT -5
Just a couple of shots I took. I love this figure
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Post by OzmaLee on Jan 31, 2023 0:17:41 GMT -5
I’m glad it was pushed back. My wallet needs a break. Hahaha!
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Post by OzmaLee on Jan 29, 2023 14:41:04 GMT -5
Oh and it was $245.18 shipped. Not bad
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