LiQuiD[EViL] Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 I think I want to start collection Eva toys. I don't know much so any help would be great. I think so far the best ones are the SOC right? Any links to some reviews, pictures albums, complete listings...So far I I think I'll order them for TM but a lot aren't instock. Other than ebay any other stores? Quote
Graham Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 Wrong forum. This forum is for discussing Macross toys only! Your topic is bing moved to the 'Other Anime & Sci Fi' forum. Graham Quote
UN Spacy Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 If you have the money to spend then I'd recommend Bandai's Soul of Chogokin Evangelion line. They're a bit on the small side, but their construction and large number of accessories more than make up for that. They even come with their own docking station. Quote
wolfx Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 If you're not that rich, but would like to collect the whole set of EVAs out there, I recommend the ones by Kaiyodo and Art Asylum. They have all the EVAs including the Mass Production EVA Series. I got the whole set and have this big chocolate box worth of extra accesories. You won't know what to do with them and pose them with. You'll probably end up like me, keep changing their poses every week. Quote
Sebastian Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 The SOC Evas are really nice toys. Super poseable and Diecast body. But they do have some issues, mainly the paintjobs. Some people complains about the Eva 01 metallic finishing (wich I LIKE A LOT) the Red on Asuka´s unit is the worst IMO, diferent shades of color, and... not nice. The blue one is totally nice. The Kaiydo ones have some Superb paint job, the metallic ones are super nice, but still, those are beautifull PVC figures (I hate cheap PVC), not as poseable as the SOCs. Still, the Kaiyodos are great pieces to collect and cheaper than SOCs. Quote
Hurricane29 Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 The Soc have great construction and joints in many places. The kaiydo's have great accessories, which is why I buy both and give the weapons to the SOCs. My Soc 04 looks great with the riot gear of the Kaiydo 04. Quote
wolfx Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 Whatever you buy, don't buy the Perfect Grade EVA-01. Its pretty crap for a Perfect Grade. I have it, and its crap. parts break too easily....articulation is very limited, and you have to glue the "grasping" hands on the weapons, which means once you use the grasping hands for the rifle, you can't use it for the swords and the knife anymore. Quote
UN Spacy Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 My Soc 04 looks great with the riot gear of the Kaiydo 04. Ah.....are they both the same scale? Quote
wolfx Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 My Soc 04 looks great with the riot gear of the Kaiydo 04. Ah.....are they both the same scale? The kaiyodos are actually slighly bigger in scale than the SOCs. Quote
Max Jenius Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 Well, I love the Kaiyodos, but the SOCs are the Eva toy that I have longed for. I remember saying to a friend as I built my Bandai LMHG models that I wish that they would release something in that scale/design that was metal and then Bandai does it... I also wished for a larger scale, perfect transformation Optimus Prime... this has been a good year for my wishes coming true. Quote
soze Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 I've got the SOC's and let me just say...they're good stuff. Poseability is just awesome with these figures. Quote
ShadowerV2 Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 The Soc have great construction and joints in many places. The kaiydo's have great accessories, which is why I buy both and give the weapons to the SOCs. My Soc 04 looks great with the riot gear of the Kaiydo 04. Hear Hear! That's what I plan to do too! If I could bear to open my 04. Quote
Blaine23 Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 Well, I love the Kaiyodos, but the SOCs are the Eva toy that I have longed for. I remember saying to a friend as I built my Bandai LMHG models that I wish that they would release something in that scale/design that was metal and then Bandai does it... I also wished for a larger scale, perfect transformation Optimus Prime... this has been a good year for my wishes coming true. I agree with Max, except the only thing I wish is that the SOC EVAs were bigger. I'd happily pay twice as much for a version of these toys that was around 10" tall. But you're not going to find any better EVA toy than the SOC. Pretty incredible stuff. Quote
nench Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 I have a Kayododo Purple Eva - Extra . The box the toy comes rules for me, a pretty nice design and great for display (if you have a lot of space for pose). This figure comes with a shinny metallic paint job and a great sculp. Fully loaded of guns , lots of hands for display, 2 swords, 2 heads and a long tube .......... i love this pvc fugure. If you are a little short of money pick up this one, I bought it a couple o years ago from BBTS. Now you may find this version in EBAY, I dunno. The chogokin version should rule too, but dissapoints me the fact its shorter than the yaiyodo version ! I dont think PVC means cheap, Yujin has also beatiful sculps for other mecha toys and look cool. Quote
MrDisco Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 i would say get the soc. its a beautiful toy with honest to goodness diecast. the heft will surprise you given the small size. anyone know if the new eva socs have HK variants? Quote
DarkPhoenix Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 For some pictures of (almost) the whole group, take a look here.. http://members.cox.net/atheonyirh/100_0877.JPG http://members.cox.net/atheonyirh/100_0878.JPG http://members.cox.net/atheonyirh/100_0879.JPG I hope to get the regular 00 someday, or atleast get its positron sniper rifle.. Quote
boinger Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 If anybody is interested, I have some Kaiyodo evangelion toys for trade under the trade thread. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=6803 Quote
LiQuiD[EViL] Posted April 1, 2004 Author Posted April 1, 2004 Thanks everybody. Now it looks like I'm going to have to collect 2 Eva Toy lines. SOC and Kaiyodo. I just ordered a few of each from TM. Anybody have a complete list of everything that''s been released from each line. Maybe a link? Quote
MrDisco Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 (edited) i had one typed a long while ago.. here goes from memory. i'll update as ppl correct me: Bandai SOC EVA-01 (GX-14) EVA-01 (GX-14) HK Variant (same as above but with an extra clear plastic base) EVA-02 (GX-15) EVA-02 (GX-15) HK Variant (Red Plastic base) EVA-00 (GX-16) EVA-00 (GX-16) HK Variant (Blue Plastic base) EVA-00' (GX-17) EVA-00' (GX-17) HK Variant (Yellow Plastic base) EVA-03 (GX-21) EVA-04 (GX-22) Kaiyodo EVA-00 EVA-00 Metallic Paint EVA-00 Metallic Paint (Launch Tube packaging) EVA-00 See Thru EVA-00' EVA-00' Metallic Paint EVA-00' Metallic Paint (Launch Tube packaging) EVA-00' See Thru EVA-01 EVA-01 Metallic Paint EVA-01 Metalic Paint (Launch Tube packaging) EVA-01 See Thru EVA-01 Deluxe EX EVA-01 Deluxe EX Metallic Paint EVA-01 Glow in the Dark Con exclusive ("Adam") EVA-01 Matsumura Berserker Mode EVA-01 Japan TrU Exclusive (need more details on this one) EVA-02 EVA-02 Metallic Paint EVA-02 Metallic Paint (Launch Tube packaging) EVA-02 See Thru EVA-02 End of Evangelion Version EVA-03 EVA-03 (Launch Tube packaging) EVA-04 EVA-04 (Launch Tube packaging) EVA Unit-05 Mass Production Model EVA Unit-05 ver 2 Mass Production Model (w/mangled up EVA-02) Asuka Rei Rei Variant Paint Rei Transparent Variant Sachiel The Third Angel edit - added eva-03,04 launch tube Edited April 1, 2004 by MrDisco Quote
MrDisco Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 well keep in mind for the kaiyodos that the variant paint jobs are the only difference, the figures are the same. even the see thru figure is the same just.. see thru. the deluxe editions come in a huge box with a ton of extra weapons. the launch tube packages were just re-releases of the figures but in smaller packaging. so the question is do you just want the figure or do you want all the variants. Quote
wolfx Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 (edited) very comprehensive list, expcet you'd probably want to add that the EVA03 and 04 also has the Japan version, as well as the US tube packaging version. I love my kaiyodos, but I'm very disturbed by the EVA-01 head sculpt. How suck is the sculpt for it? The alternate berserk head is not too bad, but what's the deal with the other head? It's neither opened nor closed mouth...it looks lame. Sigh! Liquid[Evil]: GRRR!! You rich *(!@&*(!&@! buy me some SOCS !!! Edited April 1, 2004 by wolfx Quote
LiQuiD[EViL] Posted April 1, 2004 Author Posted April 1, 2004 (edited) Liquid[Evil]: GRRR!! You rich *(!@&*(!&@! buy me some SOCS !!! I'm actually poor. I just have a lot of credit. I guess I'll try to get the best version of each Eva 1st then worry about getting a few of the variants. I don't think I'll be getting all those Kaiyodo variants. The SOCs seem doable tho w/o the variants Edited April 1, 2004 by LiQuiD[EViL] Quote
UN Spacy Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 Hey Mr. Disco do you know where this Kaiyodo Unit 1 belongs? Did they make Unit 0 and 2 Evangelion Extras? Quote
eriku Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 Out of all of the Eva toys I have my favorite thing by far is the whole Kubrick collection. Kubricks are an aquired taste though, so if you're not into their style it's not very likely you'll dig the EVA Kubricks. For me though there is just something wicked-cool about Lilith (complete with lance of Longinus) in Kubrick form. Here's my collection... Quote
wolfx Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 Hey Mr. Disco do you know where this Kaiyodo Unit 1 belongs? Did they make Unit 0 and 2 Evangelion Extras? That the EVA01 DX from kaiyodo....uhh....what u mean "where it belongs" ? You already knew. THey didn' make any extras for Unit 00 and 2. But why would you need any? Just collecting the whole series would leave you with a box full of accesories and weapons than you'd know what to do with. Quote
MrDisco Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 correct thats the deluxe EX edition (in both regular and metallic paint variants). i have most of the figures..i'm missing kaiyodo regular red, silver, repaint Rei, and that tru limited edition. from soc i'm missing the new silver and black evas. the Kubricks i have 1/2 the sets...they're kind of cute i guess. defaintely an acquired taste. Quote
Hurricane29 Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 The size difference is very small between the two. In fact, the SOCs look excellant holding the kaiydo weapons, and the weapons fit perfectly in their hands. Quote
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