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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 9, 2014 15:34:00 GMT -5
Zambot 3 from '77? The head robot turns into a spaceship. Only of the three pieces, though. That's a pretty good one to mention! Forgot about zanbo-ace. Because someone will probably ask, remember that combattra was 1976 and voltes was 1977 but, as tetsuryu pointed out, they aren't combiners where the separate pieces have alt modes. So I guess at the moment we can say that Zanbot is the first combiner where one portion had its own alt mode. As far as full combiners where all their parts have alt modes (tetsuryu's original question), I think that we are still looking at diaclone construction robo and train robo, figure they came out in 1980 and were sold through approx. 1982.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 9, 2014 12:52:05 GMT -5
thank you so much for your information & you help guys Gold reviews are Ridiculously amazing i've always read it even before i become a member, after alot of reading and watching reviews on youtube i think the 40th anniversary Voltes V will be the best on both the colors and the articulation i made that decision after i saw this photo the metallic colors on it is really decent It may look a little different in person. Most likely darker. Those toys are photographed under really bright lights and then photoshop touch ups are done. For a good comparison check out the Bandai/tamashii press release pictures for the recent daitarn SOC recolor and then look at pictures in real life from when people actually got it.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 8, 2014 20:45:22 GMT -5
And check around for Gold's reviews too!
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 8, 2014 15:17:50 GMT -5
Are we talking Transformers only here? Or just robot fiction in general? I think we are actually talking with respect to vintage toys, for which Gaogaigar and Brave are a bit more modern than what tetsuryu is asking about.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 8, 2014 12:55:17 GMT -5
Original GX-31: anime style colors, less features.
GX-31V Respect for Volt in Box: revised, more features, new box style to match vintage box layout and toy is done in colors like the original DX Popy/Godaikin Voltes.
40th Anniversary Voltes: combination of the above two toys in anime color, but paint is metallic.
If I am wrong, on any of the details above, someone please correct me.
I like the toy version, so I would pick the GX-31V myself. It is very expensive though.
The original is the least expensive. There are many reviews of the original and the respect set, reviews of the new set should be coming soon once it is closer to release.
Look at the details and make your decision from there. Price, color, and features are what will be the basis for your decision.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 8, 2014 12:34:31 GMT -5
I am pretty sure you are right but if you want to split hairs, I would say it's a toss up between Diaclone Construction Robo (aka Devastator) and Diaclone Train Robo (Japanese Transformers Raiden).
For the Hasbro Transformers line, Devastator, is definitely the first combiner, and also the first combiner where the combining parts have alt modes.
As an aside, remember that the Popy Raideen is considered the very first transforming toy (of any kind) ever made, and Hasbro considers Sunstreaker as the very first "Transformer" branded toy ever made.
Who is the first combining Popy toy? DX Combattra, right?
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 7, 2014 13:25:06 GMT -5
Watch/button cell batteries can corrode around the inner edge but I've never personally seen them leak (maybe because they are so small?).
As far as alkaline, yes, definitely take them out. Especially anything shaped like a traditional cylinder or rectangle style battery. They will corrode and when they do they leak and ruin toys and contacts. They toys can usually be disassembled and cleaned but the contacts usually can't be saved unless you catch it really early. Ask me how I know.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 7, 2014 12:16:34 GMT -5
My brother got one from HLJ and it is nice but really small. His came in with an entire panel on the leg unpainted, and it should have been painted (the opposite side on the other leg is).
We are trying to figure out what to do.
Some other mini-revoltech figures he ordered were messed up too, so in this case we may actually be shipping things back to japan (usually it is too expensive).
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 6, 2014 10:07:08 GMT -5
Sending you an email and PM now. I'll take daidenjin. Need that damn boomerang.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 5, 2014 9:05:11 GMT -5
I think it was too large overall and too intricate for them to bother.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 4, 2014 23:08:16 GMT -5
The reason diecasts won't ever be as much as jumbos is cause most diecasts are way more plentiful. So yes, good advise Ginrai for those who want to save money. Diecasts were also easier to store and didn't take as much space. Although the DX Tetsujin is a rather large piece, it being imported in the states as a godaikin make it rather plentiful. In my opinion, the macross Valkyries are somewhat overpriced considering Takatoku made over a million of those. Those toys are just simply awesome though. I wonder how much the prices of jumbos would be different if the shogun warriors line continued. I think that may be my next what if question. If the line continued, who would they have released? I think Grendizer, Combattler, Dangard Ace may have been next. Wish someone who worked for Mattel back then could chime in. I actually think the DX T-28 Godaikin and popy, but godaikin especially are overpriced. I finally took the plunge on one at a high (but not ebay high) price and it had some historical extras that made passing it up too hard. But that toy for us is like fortress Maximus from transformers. Big and overpriced. They're always around in any condition, and unless you're getting one that's case fresh and flawless, I can't see how people pay as much as they do for it.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 4, 2014 22:57:24 GMT -5
It's big, as I am sure you know. Make sure it's complete. Tons of parts.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 2, 2014 10:41:42 GMT -5
You guys can always join the diecast side and save a lot of G's...
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 30, 2014 9:26:02 GMT -5
Wow. This looks like it is going to be heavy.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 27, 2014 21:58:08 GMT -5
I will have to be very careful. Did you try to slide it on or did you bend the clips outward with your fingers?
On the 1/72 sometimes I try to put one end on first and then slowly bend the other end up and over.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 27, 2014 12:36:20 GMT -5
I will let you know if there is anything I am looking for.
I haven't assembled my 1/48 yet, only taken it out for inspection.
Which part broke?
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 26, 2014 12:49:10 GMT -5
I will PM you on any Japanese sets in open condition. Again, make sure they have all the pieces, and in addition to the armor, the 1/72 models come with little figures and antennas and the soltic comes with an alternate hand. I can send pics of both if necessary.
My brother and I also have exosquad toys. We remember watching the show back in 94-95 but haven't watched it since then. I believe it only made it one season.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 25, 2014 12:37:57 GMT -5
The first one is a rare bootleg that is a knock off of the good go-bots power suit combiner. The ninja turtles actually came with this bootleg - the original box art shows the robots and turtles together.
The other toys I have seen before but I am not familiar with them.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 25, 2014 11:53:50 GMT -5
I'm a fan of Crinn myself. He's got such heart and I see a little of myself in him. :-)
Armored Trooper Votoms is cool but came a little later, iirc, and I'm not completely sold on the mech designs - they are awesome, but for some reason I love the hard edges and raw look of the dougram more than anything.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 25, 2014 11:49:10 GMT -5
This will be very difficult...good luck in your search. Unless you got it for a steal, I would send it back. Any version of the Trendmasters voltrons that are made in plastic are notoriously brittle.
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