lechuck Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 How'd you like the SOTA's? Which generation you have, 1 or 2? Big difference. I prefer the 1st line of SOTA. I got both Ken's Sota one and two. They are cool. But i haven't seen the high dream incarnations, any good? I'll see if i can see a pic online... Hey ruskiiVFaussie, sorry for the late reply. Here are some pics of the Sota and High Dream Ryus side by side. The Sota Ryu is the new 2nd version by the way and HD figure runs under the Capcom vs. SNK moniker. As you problably can see the face on the HD Ryu is kind of iffy. On the other hand Sota's hip ball joints tend slightly spoil the flow of the overall figure. As for articulation they both have roughly the same amount. Leg-wise I'd say the Sota one is ahead whereas the HD is better in the arm department.
KingNor Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 are they going to do a male version fo the frau line up? I'd really like a Claudia + Roy figure set.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Hey ruskiiVFaussie, sorry for the late reply. Here are some pics of the Sota and High Dream Ryus side by side. The Sota Ryu is the new 2nd version by the way and HD figure runs under the Capcom vs. SNK moniker. As you problably can see the face on the HD Ryu is kind of iffy. On the other hand Sota's hip ball joints tend slightly spoil the flow of the overall figure. As for articulation they both have roughly the same amount. Leg-wise I'd say the Sota one is ahead whereas the HD is better in the arm department. Hey! Thanks for taking the time to post a pic lechuck. hmnmm yeah i think i prefer SOTA series 2 better over the High Dreams overall. Can you do a haduken pose with the High Dream? (both positions - charge and release haduken?) I mentioned before that i have SOTA series 1 and 2 Ken, and i prefer series 1 Ken over all (face sculpt first, and overall feel) I modded both of them, i'll post some pics when i get round to doing it. (slacker) Edited February 1, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
UN Spacy Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 Revoltech Gurren-Lagann is looking good. Too bad it's still FAR away from being sold. May 2008. http://akibahobby.net/2008/02/revoltech_gren_sample.html Glowing Wonderfest exclusive core drill (L) and the Normal core drill ®.
wolfx Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 Is it confirmed that the only diff from the wonderfest exclusive and normal release is the core drill?
protostar8 Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 So, does the normal version come with a normal core drill and Wonderfest Gurren Lagann comes with a glowing core drill???
UN_MARINE Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 i just got the Rin it's a step above the Rei, they used the bendy kind of plastic for the sweater & skirt it gives slightly better articulation at the chest & has softer plastic for the arms & legs. i was a little surprised to see how loose the joints are compared to previous releases, i guess it's the plastic & (lack of) paint in those areas. unlike the Rei, a lot of the parts are molded in the correct color instead of being painted whoopee! same issues with the Rei though, the shoulders tend to pop off. nothing a little CA glue can't fix
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) Cool! Have you got Revy Revoltech? I also have Rin on pre-order, can you please post a comparison pic? Edited February 3, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
UN_MARINE Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 nope, i never got around to getting a Revy ...who does have a Revy & Rei for comparison? unfortunately, i don't have a camera at hand... boo... correction: some of the parts are molded in the correct color instead of being painted the arms are painted afterall
Fly4victory Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 The new Ingram arrived today... some disappointment. The paint job is horrid, there are many scrapes and paint drops in the base coat of white, the red for the shoulder lights are outside of the lines, and the black on the forearms is just as poorly applied and does not conform the the molded area. The head, chest, and legs have been re-sculpted. The leg for the new holster option, the chest has two little lights that are sticking up, and the head is now missing the two silver pistons that were on the original. The new one has so many mold lines and pour spots visible. The head, center of the chest, and right leg are the most blatant. I hope that I have the only bad one in the bunch because this new one is worlds apart for the revoltechs that I already have. Looks like a good candidate for a battle damaged custom.
promethuem5 Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 Hmmm... I was pretty excited for this too... altho all I really need to make the Ingram my fav Revy is to add the Revy joint to the shoulders... otherwise the first release one is gorgeous.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 nope, i never got around to getting a Revy ...who does have a Revy & Rei for comparison? unfortunately, i don't have a camera at hand... boo... correction: the arms are painted afterall Ahh cool, no worries
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 http://www.hlj.com/product/KYD01179 - Screamer http://www.hlj.com/product/KYD01178 - Rodimus http://www.hlj.com/product/KYD01193 - Pocco
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) :edit: sigh i triple posted. Only the aussie could do that! anyways, to fill in a blank, I will be only getting one Pocco, and of course screamer. I changed my mind, she isn't worth a double like Revy was. Edited February 4, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) >< Edited February 4, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
UN Spacy Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 I know you're excited and all but you didn't have to post it three times. LOL.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 holy crud i did too! hahah i only saw it twice. lol Sorry >_< ADSL went stupid on me.
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 is the Fraulein series coming to the U.S. too? if so, when?
Stemp Fester Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Anyone know what the real costs are (after shipping) from HLJ to Australia are for Revoltechs? HLJ has some useful info but it is still only an estimate. I've got a few Revoltechs from Empire Toys in Perth - they usually have them for around $40, but their range is limited and I don't actually get into the city that often. Does Australia count as part of Asia for HLJ calculates shipping? Their site says Asian countries should expect to pay ~25% less for shipping than the quoted estimate. Cheers
rikiryou Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Hmm, well, if you just order one, it'll be around 580 yen for shipping via SAL. I ordered two before for 880 yen shipping via SAL, as well. Quite frankly $40 a pop is too steep to pay, that's almost equivalent to a price of two. =/ Those guys are making good money.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Go HLJ.com, SAL is the last line of cheapo shipping out there, and can make it here in Oz in under a week if your lucky, 2 weeks at the most...
wolfx Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 Anyone know what the real costs are (after shipping) from HLJ to Australia are for Revoltechs? HLJ has some useful info but it is still only an estimate. I've got a few Revoltechs from Empire Toys in Perth - they usually have them for around $40, but their range is limited and I don't actually get into the city that often. Does Australia count as part of Asia for HLJ calculates shipping? Their site says Asian countries should expect to pay ~25% less for shipping than the quoted estimate. Cheers Don't think Australia = Asia dude. Go HLJ.com, SAL is the last line of cheapo shipping out there, and can make it here in Oz in under a week if your lucky, 2 weeks at the most... Try http://www.tamarket.com.au.
Stemp Fester Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Don't think Australia = Asia dude. Try http://www.tamarket.com.au. Revoltechs from that site seem to be $32 upwards + shipping, so not any cheaper for me than going into the city... Hideous price for the YF-19 w/Fold booster there - $345! Price of convenience really getting them locally, plus I have no credit card so I'm somewhat stuck.
Tober Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Revoltechs from that site seem to be $32 upwards + shipping, so not any cheaper for me than going into the city... Hideous price for the YF-19 w/Fold booster there - $345! Price of convenience really getting them locally, plus I have no credit card so I'm somewhat stuck. HLJ's smallest box is about AU$6 and a Revoltech will fit in there easily. HLJ accept credit cards, PayPal, money order or cashier's cheque. F2F have some good deals too. They prefer PayPal. Empire Toys are worse then Transfigure Toys.
USCOLMRNE Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 HLJ's smallest box is about AU$6 and a Revoltech will fit in there easily. HLJ accept credit cards, PayPal, money order or cashier's cheque. F2F have some good deals too. They prefer PayPal. Empire Toys are worse then Transfigure Toys. Use your bank atm card that probably has a visa or mastercard logo. Even though its a debit card, you can ring it up as credit, dont pay those horrible prices
Sam Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 I use HLJ all the time (NSW), stuff gets here in 2-3 weeks in SAL, or more at xmas, but u know paypal can do payments now if u link savings accounts, you dont have to have a credit card, and HLJ is taking paypal these days? wayyyy cheaper importing eVERYTHING it seems.....
jwinges Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Just go with SAL. Usually its about $10-12 shipping to the states for a medium size box. Yesterday I received a HLJ item that my wife ordered for me for x-mas.....too bad she mistakenly used EMS...for a small $14 item it was $19 shipping. EMS sucks!
Lynx7725 Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 EMS sucks.. until you have a few hundred dollars worth of toys (easy enough with Yamato stuff), then the tracking and speed pays off.
Roy's Blues Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 A little cross post. /Wait till Asuka gets here //I'll probably get banned
David Hingtgen Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Not mine, but so cool I had to post it:
GobotFool Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 those are pretty nice. I hope they maybe make some stuff from Tenchi, I'd like a decent ryoko figure
dizman Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 A little cross post. /Wait till Asuka gets here //I'll probably get banned Oh jeeze! Nice poses though.
UN Spacy Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 The Wonderfest Gurren-Lagann is out. I wish could snag one for the limited edition core drill. http://gainax.weblogs.jp/gurrenlagann/
crasis Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 The Wonderfest Gurren-Lagann is out. I wish could snag one for the limited edition core drill. Oh MAN! I want one of those!!!
CAIN MKII Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 What I want is a revoltech Guges from appleseed.
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