Tking22 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, mikeszekely said: If Shiro had a girlfriend in the flashback who was killed during Sendak's invasion would anyone be complaining about it coming out of left field, having no plot merit, being killed off too quickly, or pandering to a fanbase? I'm guessing not, and honestly the fact that it's so casually brought up is why I like it the way it was. If Shiro had a girlfriend no one would have cared because heterosexual relationships are still "normal" and heterosexual characters tend to be defined by other character traits than their sexuality, but playing up Shiro's homosexuality ran the risk of simply making him "the gay one." Instead the writers built up Shiro as a character first then revealed his sexuality through the flashback in such a casual way. They're essentially acknowledging that he is gay without making his sexuality define him any more than it would for a heterosexual character. Lol I was basically thinking exactly this as I typed my last comment, but it was already done and I just hit submit and didn't want to edit. You really gotta wonder in what way can a character be revealed as gay without it apparently being pandering? Agreed on it being very casual, as I said, we just happened to learn he's gay and had lost a partner in the past, it was a bit more backstory that also casually revealed he's gay, if it were a girlfriend we wouldn't be having any conversation about this at all. But apparently he can't just happen to be gay without having previously announced it, which then would've garnered complaints about being too in your face with it, or apparently pushing an agenda or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, mikeszekely said: If Shiro had a girlfriend in the flashback who was killed during Sendak's invasion would anyone be complaining about it coming out of left field, having no plot merit, being killed off too quickly, or pandering to a fanbase? There's also the fact that we're USED to the straight characters having a romantic interest introduced and killed in the space of a half-hour. It is terrible handling either way, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My opinion (and I think I may be somewhat echoing what others have said) is that I want to see the character development and a well-done plot. If a love interest is not important to a character's motivations or to the plot, then it doesn't need to be focused on. So-and-so used to have a girlfriend. Shiro, who seemed like he would end up being the loner, eventually found love and got married. Gotcha. That's all that was needed. It doesn't matter whether those relationships were heterosexual or homosexual; they did not define the characters or their actions. So, I think they were fine being shown in the way that they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex GS Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 OMG! is happening! Lion Voltron Re-issue and Car-Voltron( I always called these two like that ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I think it’s time to have both Voltrons in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Alex GS said: OMG! is happening! Lion Voltron Re-issue and Car-Voltron( I always called these two like that ) Huge Dairugger XV fan! GX-88...I still can't believe it! Edited February 16, 2019 by Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: I think it’s time to have both Voltrons in my collection. No kidding! I missed out last time because I just didn't have the funds available, but this time just point me to a preorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zer0S Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I’m glad a reissue is coming. I’ve had mine and it sucks that resale prices are absurd. Going to pick up Vehicle Voltron forsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Vehicle Voltron?!?! Hell yeah I'm gettin' that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 7 hours ago, mikeszekely said: No kidding! I missed out last time because I just didn't have the funds available, but this time just point me to a preorder. Yeah last time I just skipped up but now I’m getting both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Yup to Vehicle Voltron. Gonna love how it's gonna compare to my Matchbox and MMW Vehicle Voltron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 SUHH-WEEET!!!! I'm THERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Missed Gx-71 the first time too. When's PO??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 More close up pics at TagHobby. https://www.taghobby.com/archives/349111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetJockey Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I'm surprised they didn't recolor the Lion Voltron. But the re-release was expected. I hope people didn't pay the crazy aftermarket price. I'm still hoping for a Voltron in the action line that is more anime accurate. The car Voltron isn't for me. I had the old one. I think I still have a few pieces like the head and chest ship. But I hated how unstable that toy was with the truck feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Haha, it's even labelled "Voltron I". I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I still have my old Matchbox vehicle Voltron back in my workout/model room, for some reason I liked that version more as a kid, I mean the lions are epic and legendary, but I always had a soft spot for the vehicle one, so I'm looking forward to the SOC version! I wonder if Bandai will come up with an ingenious way of dealing with the wheels as robot feet issue???.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I loved Vehicle Voltron too. I've only got the chest-jet and car feet left. Most of the rest got chucked some time after the knee clips broke off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicsp00n Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, derex3592 said: I still have my old Matchbox vehicle Voltron back in my workout/model room, for some reason I liked that version more as a kid, I mean the lions are epic and legendary, but I always had a soft spot for the vehicle one, so I'm looking forward to the SOC version! I wonder if Bandai will come up with an ingenious way of dealing with the wheels as robot feet issue???.... Voltes V has wheels on its feet as well, right? How did Bandai handle that chogokin? (I don't have it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Oh crud, summer just got a whole lot more expensive! I'm curious to see how solid the joints are and how much articulation will be in the combined Vehicle Voltron/Dairugger XV. With so many connection points on that puppy, I'm a little worried about how they'll pull off a fully poseable figure with joints that can hold strong. So, what are the chances we'll see Bandai tackle a Fleet of Doom combiner Robeast (aka Lotron), the Dreamworks/Netflix version of Voltron, or the Spoiler Sincline ships combiner. And here, I thought I was good after finally completing the Matchbox Vehicle Voltron almost a year ago. Edited February 17, 2019 by Mog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, Mog said: So, what are the chances we'll see Bandai tackle a Fleet of Doom combiner Robeast (aka Lotron), the Dreamworks/Netflix version of Voltron, or the SPOILERS TAG I'd say zero, but... that's what I said about Dairugger/Voltron I, so we can see how reliable I am. ... Honestly, I'm wondering if Bandai's just suddenly realized there's an actual market for Soul of Chogokin overseas. I mean, the release chain of the Megazord and Voltron and the Dragonzord and now Vehicle Voltron... it just looks like they're actively targeting the western market suddenly instead of just trying to figure out how they keep selling so many more toys of Mazinger and Raideen and Voltes V than they thought Japan wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Missed out on Lion Voltron. I think I won’t make that mistake again. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Don't --- it's glorious! I just happened to get one off Amazon after it had been released for like $250.00 I took a chance as it was my 1st SOC from Bandai, it's TOP notch. Glad people will get one who missed out the first time around! Edited February 17, 2019 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, derex3592 said: Don't --- it's glorious! I just happened to get one off Amazon after it had been released for like $200.00 I took a chance as it was my 1st SOC from Bandai, it's TOP notch. Glad people will get one who missed out the first time around! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex GS Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Can somebody please translate what this says ?, It would much appreciated. Price ? release date ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 29 minutes ago, Alex GS said: Can somebody please translate what this says ?, It would much appreciated. Price ? release date ? July release. Y32400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex GS Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: July release. Y32400. Thank you once more @no3Ljm , time to save for this one , not letting this one go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I’m going to try to get it from NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I'm going to try to get it from the first store that has preorders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Alex GS said: Can somebody please translate what this says ?, It would much appreciated. "Your wallet is mine." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED WOLF Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Any chance of a preorder discount through AJ or other Japanese retailers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 10 hours ago, JB0 said: "Your wallet is mine." Awesome. Skipped the original release, but this time around I'm in for some Go-Lion action. Never understood the allure of vehicle Voltron, but to each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 10 hours ago, M'Kyuun said: Awesome. Skipped the original release, but this time around I'm in for some Go-Lion action. Never understood the allure of vehicle Voltron, but to each his own. I honestly remember the lion Voltron episodes much better than the vehicle Voltron ones (by A LOT), but I always loved vehicle Voltron more. To me, as a kid, it was about vehicles turning (or combining) into robots, and not animals. Dinosaurs were, obviously, an exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 10 hours ago, M'Kyuun said: Awesome. Skipped the original release, but this time around I'm in for some Go-Lion action. Never understood the allure of vehicle Voltron, but to each his own. It has been a long time since I was a kid and Voltron was fresh, but I think it was just the more sci-fi-ish aesthetic. Giant robots fighting in space is way better than giant robots fighting in the wastelands that covered much of Arus. And space carriers are better than castles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 12 hours ago, RED WOLF said: Any chance of a preorder discount through AJ or other Japanese retailers? That would be great if Amazon JP gave one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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