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    Bandai's METAL Build/Structure/GFFComposite/RobotDamashii

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    26 minutes ago, anubis20 said:

    Char's Zaku 1 is already on sale at Amazon. It was not in my plans to get it but at around $145 shipped it was hard for me to resist. 

    https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B08GSG3GB8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    That is a really good price. Hopefully we can luck out with the Black Tri-Stars when they are released. 

    Neon Genesis EVANGELION General Thread

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    1 minute ago, sqidd said:

    That sounds like a plan.

    And I agree, ep 26 was a bit of a mess my first time though. I was like WTF am I watching!:p

    This is actually how I stumbled on Rebuild as a thing. I was looking for a RAH figure of Unit 00 and there aren't any blue ones. But there is a yellow one. I'm guessing Unit 00 in Rebuild is yellow? And yeah, I saw the pink one. Unit 08?

    Yep, Eva Unit 00 stays yellow in the movies and Unit 08 is pink. They also show Unit 05 which was only referenced in the show and add two other Evas in the movies. 

    You should watch them so you get the references :p

    Neon Genesis EVANGELION General Thread

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    6 minutes ago, Stampeed Valkyrie said:

    The Rebuild movies are not a requirement for evangelion.     Doesn't mean they aren't any good,  the 1st and 2nd are up there.. the 3rd.. meh.

    NGE TV ep 1-26  EOE and D&R are however.

    Sadamato's Manga is also highly recommended..  it has a different take on some pretty big events during NGE. 

     

     

    I am going to respectfully disagree that they are required because they are reference more than the OG series. Figures, books and other media reference the rebuild movies the majority of the time, I can't remember the last time I saw a figure based on the OG series. So if you haven't watched the rebuild movies then you aren't going to know who Miri is or why there is a pink Eva. 

    Just my opinion though. :) 

    Neon Genesis EVANGELION General Thread

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    10 minutes ago, sqidd said:

    Not yet. Which one is basically a re-cap of the 26ep series? That one or True Death? Or am I completely wrong?

    "Death and Rebirth" is the recap, "End of Evangelion" is happens directly after the OG series. If I remember correctly, the ep 26 of the series got a bad response from fans, so they made the End of Eva movie as another ending. I recommend finishing the re-watch, then End of Eva, then watching the rebuilds. 

    Neon Genesis EVANGELION General Thread

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    5 minutes ago, sqidd said:

    I read that when the creator (can't remember his name ATM) did the OG series he was really depressed. He wanted to do it again when he wasn't. That was not the only reason though. There was something about him not being happy with the state of Anime in JP and he wanted to put out some quality work to make the point that it could still be done. And lastly, but not confirmed, "cashing in" on the OP allowed him to start his own production company where he could put out quality work and not have to listen to the "suits" anymore. All that makes me respect the guy. Pretty cool.

    Is there anything else out there other than Rebuild to watch? It looks like there are some "recap" type stuff and directors cut things. Is there any other "series" or movies that are a must?

    Have you watched the "End of Evangelion" movie? It is available on Netflix. 

    Neon Genesis EVANGELION General Thread

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    22 hours ago, sqidd said:

    I need you guys to school a Evangelion newb.

    I watched Neon Genesis on NF about a year ago. I felt like I was missing something the entire time. I was. I didn’t catch all of the subtle religious and philosophical tones. And I was pretty lost at the end. But, I felt that I liked it and said to myself I would take another crack at it.

    After that I ran across a YouTube video by a “philosopher” that explained all of the philosophy/religious tones. That was a big help.

    I’m now watching Neon Genesis again. I’m a little more than half way through. I’m getting it this time and enjoying it a lot more.

    I just ran across another YouTube video that asked the question of if you need to watch Rebuild. I think I do (you tell me). So that begs the question, how? I’m not going to read subs. By the time I watch TV I’ve generally been working at light speed in front of a computer all day. Frankly, I don’t have the bandwidth to read TV. Nor do I want to. So, I need good English dubs. Are these good English dubs and is this all of Rebuild? Is this Rebuild?

    Evangelion: 1.11 You Are {Not} Alone [Blu ray] [Blu-ray]

    Evangelion: 2.22 You Can {Not} Advance [Blu-ray]

    Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo [Blu-ray]

    And then there is also the question of what else should I watch?

    Thanks!

     

     

     

    You should definitely watch the Rebuild movies. I watched the original series back in 2000 and loved watching the rebuild movies when they were released. I haven't watched the movies dubbed but if you enjoyed the Netflix dubbing then you will enjoy movies. I believe the voice actors are different just so you are aware, if that kind of thing bothers you. 

    The first movie sticks to original series but the second and third movie deviate. It is still Evangelion but don't panic if you are watching the second and it isn't matching up with the series. Then you will be all caught up for the final movie that will hopefully be released state side this year. I would go to a theater to watch that movie during Covid. Even if I had to wear a mask and hazmat suit. 

    If you are looking for more Eva media I recommend reading the Eva manga. It sticks to the original series pretty well but explains things better and has my favorite ending. There are five books in total, first one is linked below.

    https://www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Vol-1/dp/1421550792/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2XYNG5MTVEWV1&dchild=1&keywords=evangelion+manga&qid=1612190258&sprefix=evangelion+man%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-2

    They also are publishing the light novels. The novels are again an alternate version but takes place after the end of the series.

    https://www.amazon.com/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-ANIMA-Light/dp/164275708X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2XYNG5MTVEWV1&dchild=1&keywords=evangelion+manga&qid=1612190258&sprefix=evangelion+man%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-6

    Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.

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    1 minute ago, sqidd said:

    I'm excited about that Shin Mazinger Zero!:yahoo:

    I know!!! The figure looks so good and is going to be a great upgrade from the SRC version. And CSS Toys teased a Shin Getter so that is an automatic buy. 

    Are there any pictures of the Gurren Lagann next to a Metal Build? Just curious how it scales and what the size is. 

    Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.

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    On 1/22/2021 at 5:02 PM, sqidd said:

    I haven't even opened my blue ones yet!:rofl:

    I think I'm going to give my Mospeda shelf some love this weekend. I just got back from the gym and moved some stuff around so I can un-box that Steel Jeeg and some other Super Robots I've been sitting on for too long. Dammit! Where is my Gurren Lagann though?!?!?:search:Tracking stopped 11/18.:shok: Good thing I have a backup shipping early next month. I may have to burn ShowZ if the first one never arrives. I don't want to. But if I must.

    Same here with Gurren Lagann. I have a pre-order from the second batch but CSS Toys keeps pushing the release date back. At this rate I might get the Shin Mazinger from CSS toys before Gurren Lagann. 

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