Black Valkyrie Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Still waiting for Valkyrie Profile. Quote
xrentonx Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 That Pyramid Head is really cool. I never realized he was just a big glob of bio mass and tissue underneath the helmet. Also gonna buy like two of those Arise Motokos Quote
Tking22 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Guess who's coming to rape all your other figma's: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-007720&page=top I need to grab one of these guys, he'll be the toughest beast in the collection until my Cockroaches from Terra Formars arrive, no organism is tougher than the Cockroach... Quote
treatment Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 iron man, iron man. does whatever iron ca... wait, what?Figma Mk-VII with the SHFiguarts... Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 ^Do you mind adding a line about which line for Iron Man do you like the most, S.H. Figuarts or Figma and why? Was thinking about a possible purchase but I wasn't sure if I should pull the trigger, and if so which line to focus on. -b. Quote
treatment Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) ^Do you mind adding a line about which line for Iron Man do you like the most, S.H. Figuarts or Figma and why? Was thinking about a possible purchase but I wasn't sure if I should pull the trigger, and if so which line to focus on. -b. Sure. How about a mini-review? Keep in mind that these three are the only IMs I currently have. I don't have the older Mk-6 or Warmachine. That said, they are different suits and they have their own quirks, which cancels out each other's quirks. Articulations and stuff are pretty much the same between the shf and the figma. The proportions are nice on both lines. Bandai seemed to have cheaped out on the gimmicks as the SHF Mk-42 has the wrist-guards always popping-out, and the Iron Patriot's shoulder-weapon likes to be static only since it likes to disengage when articulating it. The boxes for these are typical Bandai bootleg-friendly-lookalike generic. As with other figuarts, it does not include any stand. (Only the Sailor Moon figuarts seem to include stands as regular box-accessories). The SHF Mk-42 ankle-joints are tight, so be aware when freestanding it the first time. Iron Patriot's joints are alot smoother out of the box, in contrast. Also, Mk-42 seems to have some loose rattling with the underarm-joint's inner-cover/frame or something. Nothing major, but just a bit annoying. Despite all those quirks, Mk-42 is excellent. Iron Patriot even more so. Figma only has the Mk-VII and is very shiny! It's about $10-$20 more than either of the SHF. I think it has more hands (two non-wrist-articulated pairs to use/insert the effects and three pairs for regular/non-effects). Comes in a bigger and classier box that includes the usual figma-stand and baggie. Joints are as excellent and smooth as Iron Patriot. As you can see, it's a bit taller than the SHF. Both the SHF feels like it's made of sturdier plastic to withstand abuse. The figma's plastic feels a bit softer, but seems quite sturdy to withstand abuse, too. I'm not sure what type of materials these two lines uses since they really feel different from each other. Lastly, GSC pulled a bandai and made the Full Spec version a shop-exclusive. The nice extras on the Full-Spec are less than 1000y on its own, but GSC is being a dick about not offering it at all outside the shop-exclusive Full Spec. I would say among the three, I suggest to get the Iron Patriot. The figma is nice and shiny, but rather incomplete. On its own, the figma is really nice. Just that GSC withholding the Full-Spec extras is very irritating to me. The Mk-42 is nice, but I'm not really fond of the color since I like IM more red than gold. The solid-plastic sofa comes as a first-press bonus. Not really essential. Edited October 11, 2014 by treatment Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Thank you very much! For some reason I want to lean more towards the Bandai line but in any event I really appreciate the time you took to write up a mini-review. -b. Quote
Mommar Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Thank you very much! For some reason I want to lean more towards the Bandai line but in any event I really appreciate the time you took to write up a mini-review. -b. I have the Sh Figuarts Iron Man Mk VII Black and Gold Marvel NOW! (that's a mouthful) repaint. I don't own any Figma's so I can't give you comparison but i can say that I was extremely impressed/happy with that figure and want to get the 42, War Machine and Iron Patriot now. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I have the Sh Figuarts Iron Man Mk VII Black and Gold Marvel NOW! (that's a mouthful) repaint. I don't own any Figma's so I can't give you comparison but i can say that I was extremely impressed/happy with that figure and want to get the 42, War Machine and Iron Patriot now. Alright then, that settles it. I may try my hand at hunting down the Black and Gold variant, if I find some wiggle room in the pre-order budget. -b. Quote
GU-11 Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Lastly, GSC pulled a bandai and made the Full Spec version a shop-exclusive. The nice extras on the Full-Spec are less than 1000y on its own, but GSC is being a dick about not offering it at all outside the shop-exclusive Full Spec. .... Just that GSC withholding the Full-Spec extras is very irritating to me. Yeah, this was the deal-breaker for me. I was really excited when GSC announced the Mk. VIII, but when I learned about the shop-exclusive BS, I refused to buy it. Edited October 14, 2014 by GU-11 Quote
Mommar Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Alright then, that settles it. I may try my hand at hunting down the Black and Gold variant, if I find some wiggle room in the pre-order budget. -b. https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figure-iron-man/6093-sh-figuarts-iron-man-mark-6-black-ver-limited-edition.html Quote
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Heads up, HLJ has preorders for MGS2 Solid Snake. It's not MGS1 snake, but it still looks pretty good. Quote
F360 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) hmm, GearTribe Hatsune Miku GT Project 2014 Ver. Hatsune Miku GT Project. Shoji Kawamori x Good Smile Racing In February 2014, a concept illustration by Shoji Kawamori of a transforming Miku robot quickly gained popularity, and now it is finally becoming a real product. The car itself is sculpted to the same level of quality as any other model car, faithfully reproducing the paintwork of the actual racing car in full detail. When transformed into robot form, the 1/24th scale car becomes larger than you may expect, standing an impressive 275mm in height. The transformation has been carefully calculated by Shoji Kawamori and makes use of dynamic movements which allow the transformation to look amazing even when only halfway through the changes! It's a product born from an amazing project, that fans are sure to enjoy in their collection for years to come! Is that a CARWALK? http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/4721/GearTribe+Hatsune+Miku+GT+Project+2014+Ver.html Edited November 17, 2014 by F360 Quote
Scyla Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) I saw this and thought that for Macross Delta we're gonna get head kibble in addition to the hip kibble. However I soon realized that the "head kibble" are Hatsune Mikus ponytails. Well payed Kawamori, well played... ...that said I would be more interested if the robot had a humanoid head. Edited November 17, 2014 by Scyla Quote
Nekko Basara Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) I need that so much... it can't be a coincidence that it's coming out around my birthday! I wonder if there's any chance that the helmet visor could be removable in order to fit a figma face in there? It'd be awfully small on a robot that size, but its proportions look weird enough that it might work.EDIT: Pre-ordered! Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. I knew about the Kawamori concept and animation, but I had no idea GSC was actually making it. Edited November 18, 2014 by Nekko Basara Quote
F360 Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 It's possible, you might even be about to pop the whole head off, and put the Figma head on. It's too bad they didn't make a transforming ride armor out of the bike. Quote
Nekko Basara Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 It's possible, you might even be about to pop the whole head off, and put the Figma head on. Yeah, that was my first thought, but an oddity about figma Miku 2.0 (#200) is that her head isn't actually removable. I'm not sure about the newer racing versions, but I assume they're the same way. Also, having the robot helmet to frame the figma face might make up for the huge scale difference between a 4" figma and an 11" robot. I dunno, just wishful thinking - I'm sure if the toy could do that, they'd have mentioned it. I love the transforming bike idea, but they'd have to get Shinji Aramaki on board for that one! Quote
akt_m Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Here is a GSC survey on what characters would you like to see as figures. http://event.goodsmile.info/whlq/en/special/ Please, tell them you want some Macross Figma. And be specific about it being a FIGMA if you want a figma. What if they release some nendoroids instead? Edited February 6, 2015 by akt_m Quote
treatment Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) I just want a red Asuka Shikinami figma with an eye-patch.btw, GSC has been jacking up the pricing of the Figma-line.So if you answered the questionnaire, be prepared to pay for the price-gouginghike... Edited February 6, 2015 by treatment Quote
anime52k8 Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I think you can figure out what I asked for. Quote
Negotiator Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Ya, i've noticed the price creep. Got Saber 2.0 and Major before they jacked up prices. Would like a new Asuka too, but waiting how she looks in EVA 4.0, so asked for claymore girls >,> which will never happen. Quote
akt_m Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) I think you can figure out what I asked for. They already made the nendoroid, if it sells well would just be a matter of time to have the figma. But I'm not sure if MaxFactory can do a Disney character with the same quality they do anime school girls. Edited February 7, 2015 by akt_m Quote
mechaninac Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) I think you can figure out what I asked for. Kaiyodo has done some Disney Pixar stuff in their Revoltech line, but I would sure prefer anything Disney to be made by Max Factory/Good Smile under the Figma line. Here's the wish list I entered: 1) Figma versions of characters, male and female, from Super Dimension Fortress Macross. 2) Figma versions of characters, male and female, from Macross Plus. 3) Figma versions of characters, male and female, from Macross Frontier. 4) Figma versions of characters, male and female, from Space Battleship Yamato 2199. 5) Figma versions of all four Knight Sabers, in their respective armor suits, from Bubblegum Crisis and/or 2040, plus a Boomer. 6) Figma versions of Batou, Togusa, Aramaki, Ishikawa, etc. from GitS SAC to go with the recently released Major Motoko Kusanagi. 7) Figma versions of Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Faye Valentine, "Radical" Edward with Ein, Vicious, and Julia from Cowboy Bebop. Figma renditions of historical warriors: Spartan, Greek Hoplite, Roman Centurion, various Roman Gladiators (Murmillo, Secutor, Thracian, etc.), Samurai warriors, Shinobi, different versions of Medieval Knights, Templar Knight, Apache brave, Lakota warrior, Western frontier US cavalryman, etc. Do I expect any of what I've outlined to come to fruition? No, but I can dream, can't I? Edited February 7, 2015 by mechaninac Quote
xrentonx Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 That's a really good list, man. I like it Quote
Scyla Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 I entered the following list: Star Musketeer Bismarck (Sei Jūshi Bismarck) More Metroid suit versions from different games More Metroid accessories (missiles, different beams Screw Attack, helmet-less face) More Zelda characters from different games (Zelda, Midna) More Zelda accessories (bow, boomerang) The Knight Sabers from Bubblegum Crisis with Motoslave Quote
GU-11 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) The Knight Sabers from Bubblegum Crisis with Motoslave This. This, PLEASE! Edited February 7, 2015 by GU-11 Quote
Roy's Blues Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Please ask for Darth Talon from Star Wars EU Quote
treatment Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 GSC should've included her trench-coat and a lefty trigger-hand... Quote
Mommar Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 I asked them to expand their Marvel Lineup to more than just the movies and do an entire comic book blowout. Quote
xrentonx Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 I got my two Motokos today. She's pretty great Quote
UN Spacy Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 My list. 1. Priss Asagiri (Bubblegum Crisis)2. Ataru Moroboshi (Urusei Yatsura)3. Sheryl Nome (Macross Frontier)4. Kamina (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)5. Batou (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex) Quote
akt_m Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 My list. 1. Priss Asagiri (Bubblegum Crisis) 2. Ataru Moroboshi (Urusei Yatsura) 3. Sheryl Nome (Macross Frontier) 4. Kamina (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) 5. Batou (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex) Do you want a nendoroid, figma or statue of those characters. They won't know unless you tell them. Quote
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