no3Ljm Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 Same here, Mommar. I used to have the kits from the 80's. But all is gone now. I didn't have that Takatoku figure. Missed out on the Palm Action due to its size. And seeing this makes me want to have it. I actually stayed away from the VF-0D to save some dough and I stumbled onto this. Same amount but different size. Quote
Renato Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 The first run of these will include an 8-page (yes, EIGHT! wow) booklet with Miyatake giving some insight on the design, as an incentive. It sounds intriguing, but yeah, this still seems overpriced to me, and it looks a lot like an upscaled PalmAction. Quote
miriya Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Would be cool to have some gerwalk ishkick and ishforn and all the other cool mecha (but not so expensive). I was thinking of getting one of the gerwalk ishkick models from the 1980s. Does anyone know if the plastic is still good or if it is likely to be a crumbled mess? Quote
Mommar Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 The first run of these will include an 8-page (yes, EIGHT! wow) booklet with Miyatake giving some insight on the design, as an incentive. It sounds intriguing, but yeah, this still seems overpriced to me, and it looks a lot like an upscaled PalmAction. What is PalmAction? Quote
mechaninac Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Would be cool to have some gerwalk ishkick and ishforn and all the other cool mecha (but not so expensive). I was thinking of getting one of the gerwalk ishkick models from the 1980s. Does anyone know if the plastic is still good or if it is likely to be a crumbled mess? If you're referring to the toys, their plastic is super brittle... screw bosses and such tend to disintegrate. Quote
DarrinG Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 What is PalmAction? Hey now - let's keep this thread clean... Quote
no3Ljm Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 For a Y35000+ figure, I hope the final product comes with a painted Kei figure inside the cockpit. Instead of a white blocked figure. Quote
anime52k8 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 If it ever goes on sale for half off, then I'll buy a single one. And don't forget, there are also the Orguss II Olson special and the Brown Orguss 2 for mold milking purposes, with very few unit specific parts, as possible future releases... which probebly won't happen if everyone refuses to buy this one until it hits the bargain bin. Quote
mechaninac Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 which probebly won't happen if everyone refuses to buy this one until it hits the bargain bin. If they don't happen it's not because of the consumer for not wanting to pay the exorbitant SRP, but Megahouse's fault for pricing this thing so high that even most prospective buyers say H3LL NO, so that only those truly diehard collectors with money to burn will consider the purchase. I know this toy is targeted at a niche within a niche inside of a niche market, but that price is just ridiculous. I'm still holding out hope that the Imai kits will see a reissue. Quote
Mommar Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 If they don't happen it's not because of the consumer for not wanting to pay the exorbitant SRP, but Megahouse's fault for pricing this thing so high that even most prospective buyers say H3LL NO, so that only those truly diehard collectors with money to burn will consider the purchase. I know this toy is targeted at a niche within a niche inside of a niche market, but that price is just ridiculous. I'm still holding out hope that the Imai kits will see a reissue. How else are you going to get the things you want then? If it's niche, more money. If it has better transformation gimmicks, more money. If it was a lesser product it wouldn't be as desireable. That's a rock and a hard place, but you're blaming them for being the rock and not selling you the hard place for half that price. If this were released a bit further out from the 0D I'd be more likely to take the plunge, personally. It's a bad release time IMO. Quote
CF18 Posted December 11, 2014 Posted December 11, 2014 Blog post about the prototype, didn't transform it. http://ameblo.jp/digitamin/entry-11962978869.html Quote
DarrinG Posted December 12, 2014 Posted December 12, 2014 I remember when I was little - seeing the Revell kits of the Orgroid and being really bothered by the look of the flip up lip thing on the head unit - doesn't bother me at all now . . . Quote
MechTech Posted December 12, 2014 Posted December 12, 2014 I LOVED the Orguss kits that Revell distributed. I loved the Orgroid most because it was the only transformable kit that didn't need parts swap. Just keep searching Ebay for now regarding models: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=orgus+models&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xorguss+models&_nkw=orguss+models&_sacat=0 At least there's one up there for only $40 - that's great. - MT Quote
no3Ljm Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 Blog post about the prototype, didn't transform it. http://ameblo.jp/digitamin/entry-11962978869.html Thanks for the link. Quote
CF18 Posted December 18, 2014 Posted December 18, 2014 Amiami blog on a little talk show with the old and new Orguss toy designers: http://blog.amiami.com/amiblo/2014/12/17.html Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted December 18, 2014 Posted December 18, 2014 Old Sculptor: These darn young whippersnappers and their CAD. Why, back in my day, we had to sculpt these toys with our bare hands. Young Sculptor: <mind blown> On a serious note, it's wonderful that more and more of these classic sculptors are finally getting the recognition they deserve. They were responsible for sculpting art that would captivate the imaginations of thousands of children, yet for the most part, their identities were unknown. Thanks for posting that article, CF18. Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 http://www.megahobby.jp/products/item/1511/ Not sure which is correct now. 21cm or 18cm? Based on the product details it says 210mm (1/40). But on the description under it says approximately 18cm. I'm confused Megahouse. Hehehe. Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Just want to share that MegaHouse replied to my inquiry regarding the size. And they let me know that it's approximately 21cm. But we're not sure now if that is the top of the head itself (which i hope so) or top of the cover when the head is exposed (better that it's 21 than 18 if the height is measured up to this part). But atleast it's 3cm bigger than the previous announced 18cm. The right overall height of Variable Hi-Spec ORGUSS figure is approximately 21cm.Thanking you in advance.Best Regards，Megahouse Co.,Ltd. One thing I forgot to ask is if the pilot figure that comes with it is painted or not. Quote
DarrinG Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 It had better be painted. And jump out and clean my house for that price . . . Quote
no3Ljm Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 It's a bummer that MegaHouse didn't display the upcoming Orguss on their booth. It would be nice to see the different modes prior of release. And just want to see if the figure will be pre-painted. Oh well... Quote
no3Ljm Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Ok. My bad... Forgot to check the main page. And yes, the figure is pre-painted. Photos from Save: Quote
Gakken85 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Not a huge Orgus fan, but I dig it. In Robot mode at least. Edited February 10, 2015 by Gakken85 Quote
no3Ljm Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I just hope that this will be a successful line for them. I'll probably also get the Olson variant if ever they decide to make one. If only they could lower a little the price for that since the new mold will be the head and the outer leg. Quote
mark-1s Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I hope they do something about those unsightly tabs on the forearms before its official release. Quote
Hoptimus Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Sweet figure! I am more excited for the Discotek release of the series though myself. Quote
DarrinG Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Still pre-ordered, although my finger was quivering above the cancel button. I picked up the Megahouse Dunbine SD fig and it seems very high quality, although the joints are not as tight as they should be. Hope this Orguss has nice - clicky - joints. Floppy will no do at this price point . . . Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Cool. It has that vibe from the old Takatoku box. Still happy with the PO. But still the price is the main drawback of this one. But I'm excited to see an Olson variant down the road as well. And hoping the price will go down a bit. By the way, this is the only time I notice the potruding 'locking tab' on the forearm. Quote
DarrinG Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I'm not convinced this will sell well enough to get any other versions. The HLJ pre-order page is still open. When things are hot, don't they usually close pre-orders? http://www.hlj.com/product/MEG81807/Act Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 looks good. if it ever goes on clearance i'll pick it up. i like it just not $274 like it. Quote
Gakken85 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 It's pretty expensive. Whats the diecast content? Quote
jvmacross Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 looks good. if it ever goes on clearance i'll pick it up. i like it just not $274 like it. Only 8 months till Black Friday!!! Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I'm not convinced this will sell well enough to get any other versions. The HLJ pre-order page is still open. When things are hot, don't they usually close pre-orders? http://www.hlj.com/product/MEG81807/Act True. Just want to be on the positive side here for Olson or CF version as well. Hope it will sell. I'm thinking as same as VF-0D. Up to the month of its release, some site still offering PO. Let's hope it will sell so that they have the option on making the other variants or release Nikick just to complete the main mechas. If not, I'm just glad that there's a new Orguss figure that's almost anime-accurate. It's pretty expensive. Whats the diecast content? I remember there's some photos before that shows the diecast content. But it's safe to assume that most of the joints are diecast. Only 8 months till Black Friday!!! If that happens, the sale for this figure, I'll buy another one. Assuming they're not gonna release Olson or CF variants. Quote
Loop Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Wat? no one is going to buy 4 so they can display it in all 4 modes?!?! Quote
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