s_i_t_h_l_o_r_d Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Those who have the Beagle, would you say it's worth the asking price? Vostok 7 I think it's worth $150 not $180 and above however the price of these will just go up anyways so I'd say get it now when it's affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Gakken + Mego = Beagle!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Do I think this guy is worth $200? I'd say no, more like $150-$160. However this is probably going to be the best representation of the ride armor were going to get for years on end. For beagle's first transforming figure its amazing how well executed they got the engineering done. I can honestly say this thing is one of the most complex transforming toys I own. Everything on the bike twists, or turns or folds and does something. Certainly a lot going on in this package , but it doesn't suffer from being too small or a part swapping mess. This is perfect transformation and nothing needs to be swapped out. Was the figure worth the wait? I say hell yeah! All we need now is the ideal legioss + tread toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 lol awesome pics eyesomne78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_i_t_h_l_o_r_d Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 some quick snapshots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 My eyes bulge with envy!! You have two of these!!!!!!!! Well I have two of the 1/8 Gakken Ride Armors, but I definitely want one of these Beagle versions. So Sithlord, in your honest opinion of these Beagle Ride-Armors, do they seem/feel solid, really well built for the $$$?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesonme78 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) guys, some japanese guy just did this to his beagle cylone... * JAWS DROPPED, now finding my jaws back.. * Edited January 18, 2009 by eyesonme78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Damn. You bought two? Nice. I'm quite excited for to see what Beagle's take on Houqet will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_i_t_h_l_o_r_d Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 My eyes bulge with envy!! You have two of these!!!!!!!! Well I have two of the 1/8 Gakken Ride Armors, but I definitely want one of these Beagle versions. So Sithlord, in your honest opinion of these Beagle Ride-Armors, do they seem/feel solid, really well built for the $$$?? Given that they had the luxury of having us wait this long for a toy and to tease us with prototype pics, I would have to whole heartedly say, "they have delivered a solid toy!" I've only dropped it one time and luckily nothing broke. This thing is the most meticulous piece of toy engineering that I've ever seen. BTW I bought 3 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowyunskinny Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) guys, some japanese guy just did this to his beagle cylone... * JAWS DROPPED, now finding my jaws back.. * oh god, don't give Beagle any ideas about Metallic or Weathered repaints Damn. You bought two? Nice. I'm quite excited for to see what Beagle's take on Houqet will be. you really had to ask? c'mon it's sithlord Edited January 18, 2009 by chowyunskinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesonme78 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Given that they had the luxury of having us wait this long for a toy and to tease us with prototype pics, I would have to whole heartedly say, "they have delivered a solid toy!" I've only dropped it one time and luckily nothing broke. This thing is the most meticulous piece of toy engineering that I've ever seen. BTW I bought 3 of them. OMG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Given that they had the luxury of having us wait this long for a toy and to tease us with prototype pics, I would have to whole heartedly say, "they have delivered a solid toy!" I've only dropped it one time and luckily nothing broke. This thing is the most meticulous piece of toy engineering that I've ever seen. BTW I bought 3 of them. Dam!! I will repeat that, Dam!! you have 3. Seriously dude, thats awesome!! Hope your saving your $$$ money though as the Ley/Rand type is coming out fairly soon as well. But if there as well designed/built as you & others are stating. My jaw will drop altogether when we see how Yellow/Lancers Ride-Armor looks!! take care man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Beagle looks amazing ... how the F*** am I going to fit this into the toy budget???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Wow, sounds like Beagle hit the slightly overpriced ball out of the park. Impressive for a first effort! I might have to make one of these happen ASAP. Honestly, this is the first time I've looked at a transformable toy (ESPECIALLY a ride-armor) and not been able to pick out all the issues that will drive my perfectionism nuts, and the first time that owner pictures make the thing look just as good as the manufacturer glamor-shots. I'm impressed. I hope we see more! Vostok 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat S Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Beta related... First of all, that thing would not survive re-entry, LOL! I modded mine a bit... I didn't like how the alpha sat lower than the beta when attached in legioss mode (both in fighter). I took the white attachment piece off, and cut about 1/2 inch off the end that slides in the beta. Now it can use either one peg on the stand or both. Basicaly, it slides further back in. Doing this causes the legs of the alpha to hit the cockpit unless you pop them way wide and lose the connection at the mid section. So I popped the cockpit off (it's held on by two little plastic pegs where the hinge is, and you can twist/pry a bit to get it off). I found that if you do remove the betas cockpit, you can keep the alpha's legs tight together, and just pop off the arms so that they are loose and able to move around a bit. The alpha now sits about as high up as it can, and the arms can be put all the way up where the two large missle looking things sit, and the alpha looks much more level with the beta. Anyways, I think it looks way better this way. I'm too lazy to post pics, but thought I'd mention it for anyone who wants to try. For good measure I put a little looped tape in the cradle where the alpha sits, because now it's higher up, but still won't pop out unless you knock the whole thing over. Edit : Pics... Edited January 18, 2009 by Pat S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilermo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Mine got shipped today. it should e here in 4 to 10 days. Can't wait I the meantime i'm enjoying the pictures everyone is posting. Any idea when the toynami version is getting out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_i_t_h_l_o_r_d Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I couldn't resist posting another set of pics... but yet here's another. The pictures do not do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 FAWK. great pics .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 When you look at the pictures of Stick/Scott actually riding his ride-armor, and I mean in a actual seated, gripping the handle bars position, his legs perfectly proportioned on the clutch these Beagles seem well worth the money!! It only took a toy company 20 some years to get it right. I'm glad I didn't get the Megahouse or CM's version, I'm saving up for this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Stick is ready to roll out and kick some ass! The more I handle this piece the more I love it. I found transforming the bike back to cycle mode to be much easier than going to ride armor mode. Went through 3cycles of transformation and everything is still holding up just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Stick is ready to roll out and kick some ass! The more I handle this piece the more I love it. I found transforming the bike back to cycle mode to be much easier than going to ride armor mode. Went through 3cycles of transformation and everything is still holding up just fine. Those pics are frakken awesome!! I love this Ride-armor!! I guess you'll be saving up for Ley's/Rand's Ride-armor when it comes out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidearmsalpha Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 So, what does the scope look like on the Beagle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Stick is ready to roll out and kick some ass! The more I handle this piece the more I love it. I found transforming the bike back to cycle mode to be much easier than going to ride armor mode. Went through 3cycles of transformation and everything is still holding up just fine. No potentially weak spots? Joints solid? Holds poses well? No floppiness? Vostok 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Soooo. Jealous. I've ordered the Toynami version due out Feb. 5. but i plan to get the Beagle box also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizman Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Must....resist.....urge.....to sell.....kidneys! Wow that is one fantastic ride armor, if I ever get some extra money I'm getting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 About 8 or so pints of blood sold at the nearest bio/hemo-tech company should get you enough to buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No potentially weak spots? Joints solid? Holds poses well? No floppiness? Vostok 7 The joints are pretty solid. the knees and fee ratchet! Other joints are probably friction, but feel solid. One the bike the arm guards and hip armor move out of position, but are still attached securely. The windshield could be more secure, but it does the job. At first I thought the neck was floppy, but after tightening the screw and placing the head back on its much better. In armor mode it can stand on its OWN! I don't recommend it and you should use the stand, but the fact that it can stand with all that crap on the back its amazing! I would comment that the elbow joint is an odd duck that likes to bend at odd angles. Its not your normal elbow joint. Something i don't like is how thin the connectors are to pop the hands on too. No cracks are breakage, but take care in swapping the hands. Did I mention transformation to ride armor mode is ultra complex? Everything on the bike does something so take it slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The joints are pretty solid. the knees and fee ratchet! Other joints are probably friction, but feel solid. One the bike the arm guards and hip armor move out of position, but are still attached securely. The windshield could be more secure, but it does the job. At first I thought the neck was floppy, but after tightening the screw and placing the head back on its much better. In armor mode it can stand on its OWN! I don't recommend it and you should use the stand, but the fact that it can stand with all that crap on the back its amazing! I would comment that the elbow joint is an odd duck that likes to bend at odd angles. Its not your normal elbow joint. Something i don't like is how thin the connectors are to pop the hands on too. No cracks are breakage, but take care in swapping the hands. Did I mention transformation to ride armor mode is ultra complex? Everything on the bike does something so take it slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Ok apparently the beagle's elbow joints can bend like normal. You have to twist it at the elbow then maneuver up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 can someone clarify this for me? is the toynami version the beagle in toynami packaging? is it issentially the sam e toy? Please I am about to order 2 toynami version but I wanna make sure it is the sam e beagle. also does anyone know when the toynami version is due for release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowyunskinny Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 can someone clarify this for me? is the toynami version the beagle in toynami packaging? is it issentially the sam e toy? Please I am about to order 2 toynami version but I wanna make sure it is the sam e beagle. also does anyone know when the toynami version is due for release? here read this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boota Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Heh, save on Toynami's price, and you still get bentover at international shipping because of their box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Wow, is that box ever big. I handled one at my local Sakuraya and it seemed bigger than the frickin Garland's. Getting mine delivered from Overdrive on Friday. Was going to pick it up myself but don't want to carry that bugger to my meeting. Is there any need for such a big box? I could house a REAL Beagle in that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Wow, is that box ever big. I handled one at my local Sakuraya and it seemed bigger than the frickin Garland's. Getting mine delivered from Overdrive on Friday. Was going to pick it up myself but don't want to carry that bugger to my meeting. Is there any need for such a big box? I could house a REAL Beagle in that thing. I know when I got mine I was amazed out how huge the box was. Felt like an over sized Yamato box. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm not exactly angry about the size of the box but I was hoping that Beagle would buck that particular trend. When I was checking out the Beagles some guy in his mid-50's leapt put in front of me and grabbed one like a maniac. That guy must have been waiting a loooooooong time for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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