JetJockey Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 On 4/18/2018 at 11:41 AM, dizman said: Here's some Obari goodness for everyone, the mans got good taste. Apparently they have far more mechs to choose from than I thought from the wiki. So much good stuff in that video. Still I hope Iczer-Robo and Dangaio are near the top of the list. On 4/23/2018 at 10:08 PM, VF-Zer0S said: True Dat! The Studio Halfeye is a grail and so expensive! On 4/24/2018 at 5:38 AM, dragonstar1982 said: I would love to have the studio halfeye version but their is no way I could drop the 3k on it. I don't like what I saw of that Studio Halfeye version. I posted in the Dangaio topic some reviews. Way too expensive and small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 4:52 PM, dragonstar1982 said: After Dancouga, Baikanfu, and now Gravion, there is no reason at all why they can't make a Dangaio figure since obari has done artwork for that mech as well I would love to see this but shutter at the price as Sentinel's stuff seems to be rising just for the hell of it. Speaking of Studio Halfeye... I know it's a YMMV thing but TBH I have Dancougar Nova and Goddanner and for the price they're very small, resin, fiddly pieces that really don't justify the prices. They also aren't "perfect transformation" with things being unscrewed, partsformed, etc. etc.. Awesome engineering but there's a lot to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, Kuma Style said: They also aren't "perfect transformation" with things being unscrewed, partsformed, etc. etc.. Awesome engineering but there's a lot to be desired. On the other hand, they DID do the "perfect transformation" Getter Robo. All three robots and the individual jets in a single toy, with apparently no part-swapping. While it was completely insane, it is an insanity I have to respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 27 minutes ago, JB0 said: On the other hand, they DID do the "perfect transformation" Getter Robo. All three robots and the individual jets in a single toy, with apparently no part-swapping. While it was completely insane, it is an insanity I have to respect. I think it's a 50/50 because there is quite a bit given up aesthetically there to achieve it as well. I'm with you though on respecting even the stuff that isn't perfect transformation. I think that they really are doing some things That just plain wouldn't get done if they didn't exist. It's just a hard pill to swallow as a consumer (unless you're just that "ballin'") when you look at the opportunity costs involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Kuma Style said: I think it's a 50/50 because there is quite a bit given up aesthetically there to achieve it as well. I'm with you though on respecting even the stuff that isn't perfect transformation. Oh, definitely. But before they did it, I would've said it was impossible. Now I can just say it is impossible to look nice doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Tamashii official page for the GX-60R God Sigma... http://tamashii.jp/t_item/122/ 9/18 29160y (8% tokyo-tax incl.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 are there any changes compared to the original gx god sigma ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 hours ago, close313 said: are there any changes compared to the original gx god sigma ? The english version of their site states that " A new wing on the right side is new. " I just wanted to highlight that, because it made me smile. In seriousness, my babelfish-to-english skills(combined with comparing to pics of the original) tell me that 1: they redesigned the wing for a better "sword draw" effect. It presents the appearance that the sword is actually sheathed inside the wing instead of just hooked to the back of it. I'm pretty sure they attach a bladeless hilt to the end of the wing for that feature, but it is a key pose, so... parts used exclusively to recreate the pose are understandable. 2: They remolded the head to suck less. Or as the babelfished translation puts it, "The face parts became a new model, more goggles were emphasized, and the three-dimensional feeling increased. " 3: New optional toy-accurate "sigma" belt buckle to swap with the original anime-accurate "jailbars" one. 4: New axe and frisbee weapons. 5: They redesigned the combined chest plate. 5b: The little crystal in the torso bot's chest apparently extends out into the combiner chestplate instead of being duplicated by the chestplate part. A cute touch, albeit pointless. Unchanged, based on the fact that the promo pics aren't highlighting it to the heavens: He still only has about five degrees of knee motion. In conclusion, New wing is new and more goggles were emphasized. To me, it looks like existing owners shouldn't upgrade unless they just HATE the current head. But new purchasers shouldn't be considering the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 They need to quit messing around and drop a Soul of Chogokin Gurren Lagann lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 41 minutes ago, VF-Zer0S said: They need to quit messing around and drop a Soul of Chogokin Gurren Lagann lol Last year was the 10th anniversary of Gurren Lagann. I was certain that we see a SoC of him by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 hours ago, JB0 said: The english version of their site states that " A new wing on the right side is new. " I just wanted to highlight that, because it made me smile. In seriousness, my babelfish-to-english skills(combined with comparing to pics of the original) tell me that 1: they redesigned the wing for a better "sword draw" effect. It presents the appearance that the sword is actually sheathed inside the wing instead of just hooked to the back of it. I'm pretty sure they attach a bladeless hilt to the end of the wing for that feature, but it is a key pose, so... parts used exclusively to recreate the pose are understandable. 2: They remolded the head to suck less. Or as the babelfished translation puts it, "The face parts became a new model, more goggles were emphasized, and the three-dimensional feeling increased. " 3: New optional toy-accurate "sigma" belt buckle to swap with the original anime-accurate "jailbars" one. 4: New axe and frisbee weapons. 5: They redesigned the combined chest plate. 5b: The little crystal in the torso bot's chest apparently extends out into the combiner chestplate instead of being duplicated by the chestplate part. A cute touch, albeit pointless. Unchanged, based on the fact that the promo pics aren't highlighting it to the heavens: He still only has about five degrees of knee motion. In conclusion, New wing is new and more goggles were emphasized. To me, it looks like existing owners shouldn't upgrade unless they just HATE the current head. But new purchasers shouldn't be considering the original. Thanks a bunch for the interpretation. Now the chest doesnt look like a bicycle rear reflector anymore (which also had a charm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) @JB0 Thank you very much for the breakdown in changes. Even as a owner of the original, this is damned tempting. Showing a few of the Dancouga troops: Edited April 30, 2018 by Kuma Style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Charles' GX-76 Grendy-DC review is now up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kuma Style Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Cross posting this because even though it's a retool of a third-party transformer, it's an homage to the Brave Super Robot Mecha Captain Shark: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Chogokin Heroes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 ^ Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Sentinel's Re: Edit diecast comic Iron Man suits line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JB0 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Ah, Gold Lightan. More of the SOC toys should be released in 1:1 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 So they should be three stories tall? Ok then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Yes. Practicality is for chumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 And making things that the majority of the fandom won't buy is for businesses that don't like staying in businesses. As an actual collector of this stuff I'd kiiiinda' like Bandai to stay in the robbit-makin' business for a while longer. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyways, re: Lightan This one really, REALLY took me by surprised. It's legitimately one of my favorite SOCs and really has a special feel/vibe to it. For an older piece, it's surprisingly well-engineered and articulated, too. It's just... neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) But imagine an SoC Dancouga you could LIVE IN! ... Actually, now that I think of it, why wasn't the 1:1 Gundam branded as a Soul of Chogokin? Edited May 31, 2018 by JB0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Short video explaining (in corporate speech) how Tamashii Nations toys are manufactured: I thought this might be the best place for the video since I haven't found a general toy thread on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Scyla said: Short video explaining (in corporate speech) how Tamashii Nations toys are manufactured: I thought this might be the best place for the video since I haven't found a general toy thread on the boards. Probably the Figuarts thread since that's what they're producing in it. Still a really neat video regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sanity is Optional Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Kuma Style said: What manufacturer is that from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonstar1982 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I think it's from sentinel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Yea Sentinel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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