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Post by xephon0930 on Feb 15, 2024 17:28:56 GMT -5
This sh*t is always the problem that I had in designing a modern toy for King J-Der. It always comes down to Parts-Forming due to proportions.
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Post by xephon0930 on Jan 27, 2024 10:08:56 GMT -5
Well have to disagree on the this
- EXKaiser - Dagwon - Goldran Now those are a must watch compared to Say GGG
I didn't watch those so I can't argue against you, but Brave being a very kid targeting line makes me not want to watch too many of them and just enjoy the mecha design in a vacuum. Well for me I grew up on The Brave Series mainly due to my trips to Korea as a kid and my aunts sending me VHS tapes of shows they would tape for me broadcasted there. I went back to most of them as an adult and now only need to finish Dagwon to finish my Brave Series experience. Exkaiser was the latest show I finished.
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Post by xephon0930 on Jan 25, 2024 9:08:03 GMT -5
I do wonder how the shoulder articulation will be in the SoC combined form.
It seems the arms and torso do detach so there may be a way to get some shoulder swivel and maybe butterfly joints.
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Post by xephon0930 on Jan 13, 2024 10:41:23 GMT -5
Yeah. I wouldn't mind if it doesn't transform as the addition of the armor does not lend it self well to a toy that wasn't already designed for this.
This is why I have come to the realization that all the Brave Series toys were planned ahead of time with all the necessary clips and tabs that would be otherwise useless.
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Post by xephon0930 on Nov 24, 2023 9:43:48 GMT -5
Man. I am wondering if Goodsmile will do a Black Wing.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 22, 2023 19:28:43 GMT -5
Cannot wait for Auschenseitter.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 12, 2023 23:02:47 GMT -5
...Also,I am warning you guys about the ball joints for the Hell and Heaven Shoulder Parts for Gaofighgar as the chest pieces for one of them broke on mine and I had to super glue it back and sand off the ball joint as it has trouble still getting inside the socket. Be sure not to force it and shave down with some sand paper carefully and slowly if it gives issues. Sorry to hear that the chest piece broke. Man, one thing after another. Yeah. And paint is really being the usual as it is wearing quick.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 12, 2023 19:42:47 GMT -5
It has been a few years since I put the Goldion Hammer on a SOC, and I forgot how freaking heavy this thing is as an attachment. Basically it is stressing every shoulder joint, elbow, the Hammer extension connection, the extension clip that hooks onto Goldy's crotch, the hammer hand wrist, the inner palm clip grabbing onto the Hammer, the mid hammer joints, and the plastic 'cup' that holds the end tip of the hammer on the display stand. Basically, it is a stress galore. Any of those plastic part cracks or breaks, the whole thing is going to tumble down and commit suicide. Also, because of the weight, GFG will want to turn a bit towards his right, and even occasionally untab its waist/torso swivel lock, thanks to the display stand somehow like to tilt the figure a bit backwards (same with my GGG and its older black GGG display stand). If you choose to use Goldy's optional bigger hand, it looks better, but you lose the clip on the palm, causing the Marghand slide around the hammer handle, which render the display less stable. All in all, this is a scary display, and super heavy too at 2.21KG with the stand. Not something I would recommend to keep in display like this for long term. However... it is cool as hell! Even though GFG has some proportion issues, it looks much better and very imposing once you put the Hammer on and spread out the wings. SUCH SHELF PRESENCE! Posting this grainy night photo of the thing, but look sooooo much better in person. For a moment, looking at this temporary wiped out all my concerns of the flawed GFG, and just enjoy the awesome combination in front of me. GOOOOOLDIONN HAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMAAAAAAAAA~!!!
So far it hasn't been an issue cause I have kept it static and on a stand for most the time without messing around too much. I usually take the whole thing off hammer and all by carefully pulling out the two by the connections,holding only the elbow specifically. Also,I am warning you guys about the ball joints for the Hell and Heaven Shoulder Parts for Gaofighgar as the chest pieces for one of them broke on mine and I had to super glue it back and sand off the ball joint as it has trouble still getting inside the socket. Be sure not to force it and shave down with some sand paper carefully and slowly if it gives issues.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 9, 2023 18:08:41 GMT -5
Geez. Mine mainly has issues with the arm spring in one of the arms as well as Phantom Gao not being solid added with the connection of Gaofighgar's knees is a bit loose without the 3rd connection. Yeah. I feel in some ways this guy is a downgrade on the solid SoC Gaogaigar. I am afraid for the SoC Exkaiser. Does your GX-68 GGG hold up well? Mine unfortunately didn't. I don't play with it much and just have it displayed in the cabinet. But when I took it out and compare with GFG, it is not as solid as I remembered (I used to think GGG was one of best releases in SOC, and mine is the original release, not reissues). The feel of the joints, the clickies, how stable it stands, they are not as good as GFG. It does have the advantage of not having some of those design flaws in GFG, and Galeon is nicer than Phantom Gao. But GFG feels more sturdy overall. Mine also started to yellow, slightly, and hard to tell in the photos I took, but you can tell in person. I am curious if your GGG overall holds up better. It does have some wear due to the weight but that is cause of age and I have been having gravity do the work by putting him in the Star Gaogaigar stand. The shoulder ratchets are a bit finicky. I am guessing that is why they limited the movement range for Gaofighgar. My biggest issue is the slight bit of yellowing which is not helped by an asshole room mate who smoked in the place I used to be living in. He crossed me one too many times and I beat the crap out of him. I don't smoke especially with damage being done to my collection as is from the sun.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 9, 2023 16:22:32 GMT -5
Geez. Mine mainly has issues with the arm spring in one of the arms as well as Phantom Gao not being solid added with the connection of Gaofighgar's knees is a bit loose without the 3rd connection.
Yeah. I feel in some ways this guy is a downgrade on the solid SoC Gaogaigar.
I am afraid for the SoC Exkaiser.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 8, 2023 20:16:21 GMT -5
Yeah,the only reason other than price why I never got the Pose+ is that they took liberties in the design and the Liner Gao does not go through Galeon like in the anime. I love a bit of anime accuracy.
I have been a stickler since Sentinel Dancouga though the articulation still beats most others.
The Star Gaogaigar Set for Pose+ especially the full Goldion Hammer is prohibitively expensive.
I thought the original Star Gaogaigar Set was a lot.
Anyways,I managed to get the arm extension of SoC Goldymarg to work on my Gaofighgar. Had to file down the plastic very carefully and it eventually managed to fit. I don't know why it wasn't made to fit to begin with.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 4, 2023 17:31:13 GMT -5
I just got mine today. I am stuck on Gaofar as mine is having trouble locking the arms to the legs as Phantom Gao. So far I am making sure not to put too much pressure on the hips of it when transforming.
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Post by xephon0930 on Aug 1, 2023 20:31:06 GMT -5
Nice to see some engineering upgrades as well as some accessories actually be added to what should have been in the base Gaogaigar.
I just wished that the Real Grade GGG upgrades made it to the SoC releases.
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Post by xephon0930 on Jul 28, 2023 12:30:33 GMT -5
Did they do the New God Phoenix already?
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Post by xephon0930 on Jul 12, 2023 18:41:24 GMT -5
Hello, I am in the US. Where is the cheapest seller to order it now?? Thanks I got mine from Amazon Japan. I paid like less than $400 for it if I recall.
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Post by xephon0930 on Jun 16, 2023 19:16:55 GMT -5
How's the paint job for you guys? A reviewer on Amazon JP showed pics that his was already chipping paint or had air bubbles... For me it is mainly the canopy for the Eagle Fighter with the borders at the front. But otherwise pretty fine. Especially compared to modern Bandai.
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Post by xephon0930 on May 26, 2023 7:55:54 GMT -5
Still waiting on the SoC Exkaiser.
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Post by xephon0930 on May 14, 2023 18:36:53 GMT -5
Total 90s kid.
I remember growing up with mainly Power Rangers with their Megazords and then the Brave Series with my trips to South Korea during my childhood.
Really wanted these toys and to watch all the episodes as a kid.
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Post by xephon0930 on Mar 28, 2023 20:05:57 GMT -5
There is no point on arguing over sentinel prices. As I've said many times, sentinel is 30% overpriced, yet I've never regretted getting any of their figures. their engineering is the best and all their products look cool. I own old stuff from them that have better engineering than actual releases. And I've never had any issue with any of their products (I don't own their mazinkaiser, but I have their shin getter and is great). I'm pretty sure they taking on the brave series will give us the best representation of each mecha. Like I am not going to argue that Fire Dagwon looks amazing. It is the size that bothers me the most. Add that with the swords being in-store exclusives that would be hard to get. Like SoC Gaogaigar is 10" and 8" and under is like Voyager size for Transformers. Or was.
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Post by xephon0930 on Mar 28, 2023 19:57:26 GMT -5
Well I am almost glad it was a figure based off a Brave Series I never saw growing up so I can skip this. Though I have seen the Oversized KO a few times way back when in Biglots.
I was always curious about said robot design.
Though the size of it is smaller than I expected. Under 8 inches is rather disappointing as that is a Voyager Size for Transformers Fans out there.
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