Soul of Chogokin - part II

[treatment]

meanwhile, GX-76 on a Vespa...

[JB0]

That is very appropriate for Grendizer.

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[Kuma Style]

Got the full review and galla up for Sentinel's Re:Edit 13 Howard Armor. http://kumastyledesigns.com/sentinel-house-of-m-howard-review/

This is one of the most bizarre productions runs I've ever seen for one of the best figures I've ever owned. The review linked gives the full breakdown but here are a few pics from the gallery:

Here's my personal favorite; a recreation of the House of M Chapter 3 "Doomsday" cover featuring Re:Edit 12 House of M Tony Stark as well:

[Scyla]

Wotafa reviews the Metamor-Force Black Sarena:

 

[sh9000]

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/25472-soul-of-chogokin-gx-24r-tetsujin-28-go.html

[Scyla]

God, this looks so gorgeous:

I wonder if this qualifies as a Nemesis Prime x Shin Getter crossover so I have a justification to buy it.  

https://hlj.com/product/set88030

[JetJockey]

I hope the next Action series Chogokin is announced later this month at the Fest.

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[no3Ljm]

Displayed at Yodobashi.

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[kaiotheforsaken]

So does anyone have experience with bluefin's costumer service department? Got on of those slick SDCC black Megazord, but when I got home and was checking it out, one of the shoulders is missing ratchets. I'm gonna assume this is an error. I sent them an email with all the stuff they ask for and then some, but I've never had to deal with them directly for anything before.
 

Just curious if anyone else has experience with them.

 

[slaginpit]

On 7/22/2018 at 9:56 PM, kaiotheforsaken said:

So does anyone have experience with bluefin's costumer service department? Got on of those slick SDCC black Megazord, but when I got home and was checking it out, one of the shoulders is missing ratchets. I'm gonna assume this is an error. I sent them an email with all the stuff they ask for and then some, but I've never had to deal with them directly for anything before.
 

Just curious if anyone else has experience with them.

 

Yes. They are very good. I had an issue with a flight pack for a Metal Build. They shipped me a new one after I supplied a picture of the break. No Questions asked got it in a week

 

[kaiotheforsaken]

56 minutes ago, slaginpit said:

Yes. They are very good. I had an issue with a flight pack for a Metal Build. They shipped me a new one after I supplied a picture of the break. No Questions asked got it in a week

 

This is super reassuring, thanks. I couldn't really photograph this particular issue, but I did describe it well and shoot a short video showing the problem. I also included all kinds of other images to documents to help prove I bought it where and when I said I did.

 

Did they respond to your initial email to them or did a new part just show up? Just trying to gauge if I should keep my eyes on my email to see if they respond.

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[no3Ljm]

Anyone got a chance to preorder GX-83 Daimos? I was surprised to see them already Order Stop. When did this item go live? Last night? 

 

[F360]

3 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Anyone got a chance to preorder GX-83 Daimos? I was surprised to see them already Order Stop. When did this item go live? Last night? 

 

Yeah , gx-82 and 83 was up for preorder this morning, 1600 jst.  A quiet preorder night if theirs no SOC , macross , metal build , tamshii exclusive.

[no3Ljm]

6 minutes ago, F360 said:

Yeah , gx-82 and 83 was up for preorder this morning, 1600 jst.  A quiet preorder night if theirs no SOC , macross , metal build , tamshii exclusive.

I see. Too bad. I panicked so I ordered one at CDJ. Good thing it's still open there.

 

[Kuma Style]

I'm really looking forward to you guys' thoughts on the Full Action stuff. Daimos in particular is a SOC I really regret not having snapped up in the opportunities I had to.

 

[dragonstar1982]

Is anyone still looking for the full action voltes?

[SuperHobo]

I got Dragonzord in over the weekend. He's much heavier than expected. A solid amount of diecast in his feet, lower legs, chest, joints and head. I'm glad they worked in a thigh swivel, but I wish his lateral hip movement was better. The paint job on my copy is near perfect except the left side of his face which has like 3 or four small chips...... So far he's pretty fun to handle. Battle mode is beautiful, but limited in poseability, more so than the megazord, which I knew was going to happen going into this. If Bandai ever makes a full action battle mode dragonzord I would pick it up very quickly. Mega Dragonzord ended up being a much better combination in person that I thought it would. Locking mechanisms for the legs and collar section really make this mode more solid than I expected. This mode does weigh a ton so it's not the most fun to play with, but it looks amazing on display.

 

 

 

 

 

[treatment]

GX-76X Spacer Set pictorial at http://blog.livedoor.jp/tamashii_robot/25273179201818

samples:

 

[dragonstar1982]

Box art for gravion. Can not wait!!!

[anime52k8]

On 8/6/2018 at 10:19 PM, SuperHobo said:

I got Dragonzord in over the weekend. He's much heavier than expected. A solid amount of diecast in his feet, lower legs, chest, joints and head. I'm glad they worked in a thigh swivel, but I wish his lateral hip movement was better. The paint job on my copy is near perfect except the left side of his face which has like 3 or four small chips...... So far he's pretty fun to handle. Battle mode is beautiful, but limited in poseability, more so than the megazord, which I knew was going to happen going into this. If Bandai ever makes a full action battle mode dragonzord I would pick it up very quickly. Mega Dragonzord ended up being a much better combination in person that I thought it would. Locking mechanisms for the legs and collar section really make this mode more solid than I expected. This mode does weigh a ton so it's not the most fun to play with, but it looks amazing on display.

 

I think the obvious next question is; when do we get SOC Titanus?

[SuperHobo]

3 hours ago, anime52k8 said:

 

I think the obvious next question is; when do we get SOC Titanus?

I hope Bandai goes full madman and makes an SOC Titanus and brings it out next year. For me, that would be the beginning of the end of collecting for me. 

[JetJockey]

On 8/11/2018 at 12:19 PM, dragonstar1982 said:

Box art for gravion. Can not wait!!!

The sooner they bring on Dangaioh and Iczer-Robo the better. The box art for those should be fantastic.

[Tking22]

On 8/11/2018 at 6:08 PM, anime52k8 said:

 

I think the obvious next question is; when do we get SOC Titanus?

I hope they do it, then I can have the Chogokin versions separate, and my Legacy versions in combined form.

[Kuma Style]

On 8/11/2018 at 12:19 PM, dragonstar1982 said:

Box art for gravion. Can not wait!!!

That's what I'm talking about.

[tekering]

Look what I found in the clearance bin of my local Toys 'R' Us...

...for 70% off!  

[RedLion]

10 hours ago, tekering said:

Look what I found in the clearance bin of my local Toys 'R' Us...

...for 70% off!  

Who makes this toy? Looks pretty cool. Giant Robo is one of my favorite OAV's! Any die-cast in this one?

[Sanity is Optional]

Something about that expression and the itty-bitty head on the giant body is hilarious.

[no3Ljm]

6 hours ago, RedLion said:

Who makes this toy? Looks pretty cool. Giant Robo is one of my favorite OAV's! Any die-cast in this one?

That's Bandai's Super Robot Chogokin Giant Robo The Animation Version figure. Here's a review from CollectionDX.

 

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