Cyclone Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 To the guy asking about the dvd's, I have it on good authority (second hand) that World Events Productions is in talks to release all of Voltron on DVD. I don't know many more details than that. My information comes from a gentleman that I see at local toy and comic shows. He attends these shows selling anime and tv shows on DVD. He was doing this at Kunicon, a japanese con that was held in St. Louis last year, where he got to meet and ask questions of a rep of WEP. Fpr those of you that don't know, World Event Productions is located in St. Louis near the Arch and Riverfront. Apparently WEP had a huge presence at Kunicon. My point though is that Voltron should be on DVD soon. 361997[/snapback] I'll be pissed if after WEP told Madman they couldn't do extras for the Australian releases of Lion and Vehicle Voltron if they'll extra-up the US DVD releases. Quote
armentage Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 So I just saw the MPC Voltron at Midtown Comics (east-side) in NYC. In one word: Dissapointing. Voltron looks Anorexic. The black lion might look better as Lion now, but Voltron himself is waaaay too thin. Quote
DatterBoy Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) Matter of opinion really. Although I always wanted one of the older Voltrons, even back then, I thought he was way too fat... Edited January 21, 2006 by DatterBoy Quote
myk Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) In regards to that movie, I remember seeing the final few minutes of it on television-both Voltrons were standing side by side in a whirld wind exlplosion, that was probably the result of a double-blazing sword attack on some poor Ro-Beast. I never did get to see that movie in its entirety... As for "Clash of the Voltron Toys," I feel it comes down to what it is you're looking for in a Voltron toy. The classic, "chunky-monkey" Voltron is die-cast, heavy and made to be abused somewhat, where as the new one is more articulate, poseable, arguably better looking but not nearly as durable-many of you MP owners have cited a lack of durability as a possible tragic flaw in the MP... Edited January 20, 2006 by myk Quote
armentage Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) Well, my problem with it is that the black lion STILL looks too fat, while Voltron suddenly looks like a 100lbs weekling. Lets face it, the lions actually look pretty stupid. They'll always look too stiff and ugly. One more shocking reality for you all -- IT'S NOT A VERY INTERESTING TRANSFORMATION! So who cares what the seperate pieces look like? I say they should have made a giant, fully articulated, accuarate looking super-poseable. A giant man with LION PARTS! is way more interesting than stupid looking robot lions. You're not 5 any more, get over it. Haha, sorry, I'm justing in a fiery mood today, didn't get enough sleep last night. Edited January 20, 2006 by armentage Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Loins, Robot, Giant Sword...It's all good, then and now!!! BTW, anyone remember the name of the hermaphrodite in the Voltron series?? Quote
EXO Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Well, my problem with it is that the black lion STILL looks too fat, while Voltron suddenly looks like a 100lbs weekling.Lets face it, the lions actually look pretty stupid. They'll always look too stiff and ugly. One more shocking reality for you all -- IT'S NOT A VERY INTERESTING TRANSFORMATION! So who cares what the seperate pieces look like? I say they should have made a giant, fully articulated, accuarate looking super-poseable. A giant man with LION PARTS! is way more interesting than stupid looking robot lions. You're not 5 any more, get over it. 362292[/snapback] No. seriously... tell us how you really feel... Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Voltron needs more accesories. Quote
armentage Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Voltron needs more accesories. 362307[/snapback] OMG NOT WORK APPROPRIATE!! Quote
Godzilla Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Voltron needs more accesories. 362307[/snapback] OMG NOT WORK APPROPRIATE!! 362316[/snapback] Yeah. More warning on that will ya? Quote
stuffparties Posted January 21, 2006 Author Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) I know this is already being stalked about in anoother thread 358061[/snapback] Yet you still started this thread. You are the weakest link - GOOD BYE 358094[/snapback] Hey man what's the point making this thread? To only answer a single question from you? 358095[/snapback] Wow it took ONLY 5 pages to answer my question... Edited January 21, 2006 by stuffparties Quote
magicsp00n Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 I just got one today. (thanks, wife.) I agree with all the positive comments. I think it's a great toy. One of the things I like the best is that it has no stickers. I don't have to go through the "doesn't look quite right vs want to keep as mint as possible" mental trauma. Quote
stuffparties Posted January 22, 2006 Author Posted January 22, 2006 I just got one today. (thanks, wife.) I agree with all the positive comments. I think it's a great toy.One of the things I like the best is that it has no stickers. I don't have to go through the "doesn't look quite right vs want to keep as mint as possible" mental trauma. 362712[/snapback] HaHa I know what you mean... Quote
stuffparties Posted January 24, 2006 Author Posted January 24, 2006 Short shift at work today. So here ya go...... Quote
myk Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks for the good shots. I must say again though, that asides from the excellent poseability there really isn't much of a gain from the original "chunky" Voltron... Quote
dr_vandermeer Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Well, the different proportions too. Quote
stuffparties Posted January 24, 2006 Author Posted January 24, 2006 Well, the different proportions too. 363589[/snapback] Yeah I know what you mean the black lion is a little smaller than the blue and yellow lion. A big no no. Quote
DatterBoy Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 I'd disagree. IN the toon, the lions are generally the same size, I would have preferred evenly sized lions if possible, but we know that wouldn't work on the big boy himself. Compared to the older golion, the new proportions are much more anime accurate. Not knockin those who like the older Voltron, but I think your preference to the bulkiness is nostalgia. Side by side to a screen shot of TV Voltron, this one is definitely a closer match. Quote
Godzilla Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 I'd disagree. IN the toon, the lions are generally the same size, I would have preferred evenly sized lions if possible, but we know that wouldn't work on the big boy himself. Compared to the older golion, the new proportions are much more anime accurate. Not knockin those who like the older Voltron, but I think your preference to the bulkiness is nostalgia. Side by side to a screen shot of TV Voltron, this one is definitely a closer match. 363685[/snapback] I have to agree with you. The proportions are a closer match to TV. But we all know how certain anime magic is involved. Quote
stuffparties Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) I guess you guys are right.......here is another pic with sword. Edited January 25, 2006 by stuffparties Quote
dr_vandermeer Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I like the new proportions on this Toynami Voltron. The lions are as close to each other in size as possible, and none feel too "wrong" in my opinion. Just wish it had all the other gimmicks is all. Still, a nice piece of work. Quote
DatterBoy Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I dig it. I think the gimmicks could have been easily included, but it's not really like Toynami to go the extra mile for their stuff. Compared to the ROBOTECH MPC stuff, this is a huge stride in the right direction, but still needs work. I would consider other TOYNAMI Masterpiece stuff as a result of this release. They show they are improving. Quote
jenius Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Is there a swivel point around the waist area? I think that'd be schweet. Quote
dr_vandermeer Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Is there a swivel point around the waist area? I think that'd be schweet. 363923[/snapback] Yeah, I think there is. Quote
DatterBoy Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 It is severely limited by the belt buckle, but still better than no swivel at all. Quote
stuffparties Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 It is severely limited by the belt buckle, but still better than no swivel at all. 363953[/snapback] I would also like to mention too much swivel will pop the tail out. Quote
stuffparties Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) Last ones.... Edited January 26, 2006 by stuffparties Quote
MrDisco Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Thanks to kevin (of v-e) i received my voltron today. #3304 (did we do roll call yet?). not only was the display box mint, but it came sealed in a bag with styrofoam pieces surrounding it which was placed in a white box (with the 3304 marking) which in turn was placed in an OFFICIAL voltron/toynami carton. how much more rare can you get then that? (oddly the carton was numbered 1652 out of 2500..wonder what that means. the carton also listed which editions were inside - mine held #3303 and #3304). just random trivia since all the talk about the toy has already been covered i opened it briefly just to look at the box and the heft and detailing really impressed me. this is truly toynami's finest release yet. Quote
stuffparties Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 Thanks to kevin (of v-e) i received my voltron today. #3304 (did we do roll call yet?). not only was the display box mint, but it came sealed in a bag with styrofoam pieces surrounding it which was placed in a white box (with the 3304 marking) which in turn was placed in an OFFICIAL voltron/toynami carton. how much more rare can you get then that? (oddly the carton was numbered 1652 out of 2500..wonder what that means. the carton also listed which editions were inside - mine held #3303 and #3304).just random trivia since all the talk about the toy has already been covered i opened it briefly just to look at the box and the heft and detailing really impressed me. this is truly toynami's finest release yet. 364321[/snapback] Nice job at getting one. Check out the original!! http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=17542 Quote
SDFcommander Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) Black Lion smaller than the Blue or Yellow? Huh I like the scale of the MPC Voltron. Some minor compliants, not with the scale but other little details are the solid red sticker on the Yellow Lion should be red with black vents and the wings on the Black Lion fold the wrong way, anyways, here is a screen shot I got from the show that is one of the few scenes where I actually see the lions in scale. Looks spot on with the MPC Voltron. Edited January 26, 2006 by SDFcommander Quote
Dangard Ace Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Just talked to a local toystore owner. They have these on order from Diamond and expects them to be cheaper then what they're currently going for right now. Quote
DatterBoy Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 Black Lion smaller than the Blue or Yellow? Huh Damn, so I guess there's less anime magic than I thought... I'd be pretty pissed off if I was an arm... my bots smaller than yours... How did they choose which one everyone got anyhow? By the color of their clothes? Quote
Opus Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 Black Lion smaller than the Blue or Yellow? Huh Damn, so I guess there's less anime magic than I thought... I'd be pretty pissed off if I was an arm... my bots smaller than yours... How did they choose which one everyone got anyhow? By the color of their clothes? 364579[/snapback] I've always wondered about that. Was Sven originally the Black lion pilot? He wore black, Keith was red which would make him number 2 but if he were promoted to leader he'd take over the number 1 lion, Lance had a blue uniform so he should have been in the blue lion but he appears to have been promoted over Pidge who pilots the green and wears a green uniform. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 Hey guys just how much does this thing weigh? Quote
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