Alpha OTS Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 The weight of the diecast really limits the dynamic posing you can do with the legs. You really can't do much except a standing pose with them. Granted it's a really nice looking 'like the toon' standing pose that the original toys were incapable of doing. Apart from that, it really doesn't affect anything else(on mine at least). Quote
miriya Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 I will get the plastic one. Could not justify the die cast one myself. Quote
UN Spacy Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 Is this the plastic version that we've been hearing so much about? Thanks to ToysDaily for the pics! http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/viewthread...ge=1#pid2471692 Quote
David Hingtgen Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 Rant: You know, the more I look at it, the more I think they did *nothing* more than copy the old one from the 80's for nostalgia's sake. Plus balljoints. It's not at all a "masterpiece" design----while the legs can't be improved THAT much, I've always thought that in 20 years, surely we could get better arms when in lion mode. And a better black lion in every mode. I'd really like to see a truly new Voltron some day. One that actually uses "modern transforming toy tech" and tries to follow line art and animation, rather than copying an old toy. Either big or complex enough to actually hide the lion legs, etc. It'd be easy with a few hinged/flipping panels---so long as you don't needlessly make everything out of solid diecast for no reason other than nostalgia. Then copy it in plastic... Quote
JB0 Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 Rant: You know, the more I look at it, the more I think they did *nothing* more than copy the old one from the 80's for nostalgia's sake. Plus balljoints. It's not at all a "masterpiece" design----while the legs can't be improved THAT much, I've always thought that in 20 years, surely we could get better arms when in lion mode. And a better black lion in every mode. I'd really like to see a truly new Voltron some day. One that actually uses "modern transforming toy tech" and tries to follow line art and animation, rather than copying an old toy. Either big or complex enough to actually hide the lion legs, etc. It'd be easy with a few hinged/flipping panels---so long as you don't needlessly make everything out of solid diecast for no reason other than nostalgia. Then copy it in plastic... Maybe when(if?) the movie comes out. Then we can complain about the horrible designs/script/acting of the movie instead. I have faith in Hollywood's ability to screw it up. Quote
ComicKaze Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 Voltron gets too much love. What about WEP's other great? Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs? Quote
Dr. Z Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Much to my horror, the rear left leg of my beloved MP Voltron green lion broke last night at the knee joint. Thank God, I've been able to glue the broken piece back and it's now 100% functional again, but still, now I'm bit afraid of playing with it... Quote
UN Spacy Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 So fellas. Aside from BBTS where can I order this Masterpiece Voltron from? Quote
QuinJester Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 So fellas. Aside from BBTS where can I order this Masterpiece Voltron from? You can also try Entertainment Earth: http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TN7330 Quote
dyowelb Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 Nice.. I guess I'll settle for this one. It's cheape than the previous MP Voltron. I wish I can make one for my son for Haloween. http://theleagueofheroes.yuku.com/topic/42...WIP.html?page=2 Quote
miriya Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Just got an email from big bad toy store that my order is being processed for the new plastic voltron. Quote
myk Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks for being the guinea pig for this thing. Let us know how this turns out once you get it... Quote
miriya Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks for being the guinea pig for this thing. Let us know how this turns out once you get it... Me? Ok. I will report once it arrives. I will transform all the lions and make the main figure and report any broken pieces. Quote
Smiley424 Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 will be waiting to here thoughts and impressions on the plastic version. Quote
Scream Man Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I really like my metal version i have to say Quote
miriya Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Mine is supposed to arrive on Tuesday. This will be my first transforming Golion (voltron) toy as I did not have it as a kid (but wanted it bad) and did not get the diecast version. I have a small vintage non transforming diecast but this is a whole different thing. I am really excited. I will report as soon as I can but just to let you know that I do not have much of a reference point in terms of comparing it to other transforming voltron toys. I did however have the Godaikin GoggleV in the 1980s which was similar to the original golion. I wish I still had that! Quote
valkyriepilot Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) For those living in the Philippines... Jollibee's latest Kiddie Meal comes with any of the 5 Lions, and apparently can combine to form Voltron too! Check out this review: http://hrudu.wordpress.com/2008/09/20/voltron-kiddie-meal/ I smell ebay hawkers on the sidelines hoarding the Kiddie Meals Edited September 29, 2008 by valkyriepilot Quote
miriya Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 OK, so it just arrived. Quick review, more later. 1. Great box! 2. Great sculpt and look! 3. Limited poseability / not fine enough notches. 4. Some parts ittle bit floppy some parts actually too tight. Overall, I am very very happy with this. It is beautiful. Someday hopefully there will be an even more detailed version with opening cockpits and pilots. Quote
UN Spacy Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 For those living in the Philippines... Jollibee's latest Kiddie Meal comes with any of the 5 Lions, and apparently can combine to form Voltron too! Check out this review: http://hrudu.wordpress.com/2008/09/20/voltron-kiddie-meal/ I smell ebay hawkers on the sidelines hoarding the Kiddie Meals Mmmmmm. I used to live off of Joliibee Chickenjoys and Burger Steaks when I was there in 2005. It's too bad the Jollibee in the Bay Area has RIDICULOUS prices. I guess I should stop comparing prices. LOL. Quote
Vermillion21 Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 FYI: Vehicle Voltron available on DVD!!! http://www.amazon.com/Voltron-6-Vehicle/dp...6313&sr=1-5 Cool!! Quote
myk Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 3. Limited poseability / not fine enough notches. 4. Some parts ittle bit floppy some parts actually too tight. Now, is that different than the metal version, or are they more or less the same? Quote
QuinJester Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Now, is that different than the metal version, or are they more or less the same? I could assign all of miriya's points to my die-cast Voltron, as well. The only mold changes were to make plastic parts instead of die-cast, I believe, everything else should be the same. Only, you know, 1/3rd of the price. Quote
miriya Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 I have to say that I really love this figure. It is probably the best value of any toy I have bought in the last few years. I never had any of the originals as a kid but always wanted one. My frineds had them and I would get to play with them at their houses. This sculpt though is much better than the blocky sculpts of the 1980s versions. I did say that this does not have much articulation but that is really in comparison to moder toys. Comparing to the 1980s versions this has a lot more "realistic" poseability that gives it a more "anime correct" look. It is on my desk at work for now so that I can gawk at it all day. Overall I am very pleased. Quote
SuperHobo Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) I have to say that I really love this figure. It is probably the best value of any toy I have bought in the last few years. I never had any of the originals as a kid but always wanted one. My frineds had them and I would get to play with them at their houses. This sculpt though is much better than the blocky sculpts of the 1980s versions. I did say that this does not have much articulation but that is really in comparison to moder toys. Comparing to the 1980s versions this has a lot more "realistic" poseability that gives it a more "anime correct" look. It is on my desk at work for now so that I can gawk at it all day. Overall I am very pleased. Hey Miriya what parts appeared a little floppy? In addition are the ball jointed necks of the lions nice and tight? On the diecast version I sold a while ago the black lion's neck was so loose it felt like there was zero friction between the joint and the socket. Edited October 2, 2008 by SuperHobo Quote
Chowser Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 does the black lion's tail stay up when in Voltron mode? That's the only problem my original diecast one is having. the tail likes to fall down. Quote
miriya Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Hey Miriya what parts appeared a little floppy? In addition are the ball jointed necks of the lions nice and tight? On the diecast version I sold a while ago the black lion's neck was so loose it felt like there was zero friction between the joint and the socket. On mine the hips are a bit floppy and the shoulders a bit too. The necks of the lions are alright but the black lion is a bit loose although does stay in pose. does the black lion's tail stay up when in Voltron mode? That's the only problem my original diecast one is having. the tail likes to fall down. The tail is staying up on mine. Quote
UN Spacy Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 The wrists could have benefited from ratcheted joints. Quote
charger69 Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 What is the difference between these two boxes? Any idea guys... Quote
UN Spacy Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 The bottom is a mock and the top being the final design. Quote
miriya Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Well after a week of having this and not really playing with it much, the poseability is decreasing. His arms are less able to hold the poses that he did last week. they just kinda fall down. However it is still a very cool toy and I am still happy with it. Quote
do not disturb Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 miriya, you got the toynami diecast one right? or that plastic one? i own the diecast one, its really nice and all but due to the heavey diecast content in the arms and the fact that most of the joints operate on friction, its kind of meh. nice but still meh. i'm considering getting the plastic one just because it looks like you can sort of play with it. the only thing that lame is they still haven't made them fire missiles or included any of the accessories that came with the original golion set. does anyone have an kind words for this plastic one? Quote
miriya Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 No, I do not have the diecast one. Only the plastic one. It is playable though, but I have found that a little play makes the limited joints even more limited. It is rather sturdy though. I even let my 3 & 1/2 year old play with it last night and no cracks scratches or breaks. I would have liked cockpits with pilots as an extra feature. That and better joints. Quote
areaseven Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Here's an excellent stop-motion video featuring the old Bandai kit of Dairugger XV. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZWxmEtjFiY Quote
Hikuro Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 gosh did that kit need a lot of paint work or what? Quote
myk Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 I didn't know they made kits of those guys. That was a cute 'vid by the way-very well done... Quote
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