ToyboxDX INVINCIBLE BBS - Original Invincible BBS Semi-moderated etarnal japanese toy posting. Be nice. Talk toy. http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/list.php?1 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:41:53 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249943#msg-249943 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249943#msg-249943
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Now someone has to tell me how terrible the SOC Gunbuster is so I don't feel bad that I passed on it when it came out because I thought 18,000 yen was such a ridiculous price.

I had it when it first came out. I wouldn't pay the inflated prices for it, nor would I pay the original price again. Once tranformed into robot mode, it's solid, but getting there wasn't really much fun. Also, because of the sheer metallic weight of the thing, I was always worried it'd topple over (it never did...but still, the ankles were a constant concern). It's a display piece, like most of the big SOCs, not a toy.]]> gingaio Original Invincible BBS Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:59 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249942#msg-249942 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249942#msg-249942
Now someone has to tell me how terrible the SOC Gunbuster is so I don't feel bad that I passed on it when it came out because I thought 18,000 yen was such a ridiculous price.]]> fujishig Original Invincible BBS Mon, 20 May 2013 17:26:00 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249926#msg-249926 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249926#msg-249926
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By the way, anyone have the Gunbuster? Thoughts on that?


I had the Gunbuster SRC pre-ordered from day one. Vast unending tracts of disappointment stretched outward through both past and future from the moment it arrived in my hands. Every teenage twinge of ennui can no doubt be traced forward to my regretful reciept of that damned figure. About as much diecast as a paperclip and as much mass as a feather. Felt like a low-grade gundam kit, full of swirly blue-grey plastic and snapped together by some underpaid six-year-old. The only amusement it brought me was the instant I realized how easy it was to blow over. The following instant was, however, naught but sadness, for the joke was so very much on me.

Also, the hands are made with that oderiferous pvc that Bandai uses more often in recent years. Like a cruel lottery, open the figure, does something stink? Why yes, the air is fouled beyond repair. Play with figure, try not to notice. Impossible. Damn you bandai, you got me again. I never forgave you for the pvc stench that ruined GX-52 Getter 1 and I won't forgive you for this. ( But SOC Ideon is still awesome, so, I guess it's a love-hate thing. Such drama. )]]> Runaphen Original Invincible BBS Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:07 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249921#msg-249921 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249921#msg-249921
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Are the figs in this line generally more stable/secure?

I have a handful of the earlier releases like Mazinger and Reideen and they're about as stable and polished as most of the Robot Spirits figures. With one exception. Great Mazinger's legs are diecast and over time the lateral movement on the hips has gotten floppy; when I pick it up, the legs usually clank together, though it's rock-steady (all night long) when it's feet are on the (dance) floor. Overall, there is absolutely no comparison between the SRC figures and Aoshitmom's Match Box Rowbutts.

While I don't have Gutbuster, all the reviews mention how immobile it's dick joint is. Apparently little to no forward movement on it.


I've only got one Robot Spirits figure, and that is the Dunbine. It's a nice figure, but nowhere near being a $40 fig. Its plastic composition and weight make it feel like a model, rather than a toy. In the case of the SRCs, even if they were purely plastic figures, the weight and construction would be much heftier than the Dunbine. I have no idea about other toys in that line, but it's been somewhat of a disappointment, when I haven't felt that way about the SRCs at all.
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gingaio
Are the figs in this line generally more stable/secure?

I have a handful of the earlier releases like Mazinger and Reideen and they're about as stable and polished as most of the Robot Spirits figures. With one exception. Great Mazinger's legs are diecast and over time the lateral movement on the hips has gotten floppy; when I pick it up, the legs usually clank together, though it's rock-steady (all night long) when it's feet are on the (dance) floor. Overall, there is absolutely no comparison between the SRC figures and Aoshitmom's Match Box Rowbutts.

While I don't have Gutbuster, all the reviews mention how immobile it's dick joint is. Apparently little to no forward movement on it.


]]> Gcrush Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:22:16 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249911#msg-249911 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249911#msg-249911 hope that's the case! If it's traditional (sulfur-based) glow pigment, I wouldn't bother...but if it IS the modern shit, I'd strongly consider this. But honestly, if it actually came with the Get Machine, I wouldn't hesitate. Maybe they'll make them available in a web exclusive set at a later date??]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 22:40:13 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249908#msg-249908 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249908#msg-249908
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Sanjeev
...that insanely-bright/long-lasting strontium aluminate powder....

Man, that's just sexy talk. Curse you...you may have talked me into buying this thing.

By the way, anyone have the Gunbuster? Thoughts on that?]]> gingaio Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 18:17:30 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249907#msg-249907 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249907#msg-249907
I think I saw one in person and just wasn't impressed. The Bandai one uses a lot more glowing elements throughout the design, plus the aqua color and "gritty" look strongly suggest they're using that insanely-bright/long-lasting strontium aluminate powder, not the traditional weak green stuff Aoshima (and most other toy companies) use.]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 17:46:44 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249906#msg-249906 Re: Grandizer ride in Seattle.... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249906#msg-249906

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[www.hlj.com]]]> gingaio Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 17:23:53 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249903#msg-249903 Re: Grandizer ride in Seattle.... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249903#msg-249903

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cae
And now in Sequim (pronounced "Squim" - I still want to open a store here called "Sequim Sequins") WA, for a limited time engageme ... whoops it's gone.

[youtu.be]

Confound it! Missed teh hype-wagon again. I heard they were limited edition & highly collectible.]]> repairtechjon Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 16:18:11 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249901#msg-249901 Re: Grandizer ride in Seattle.... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249901#msg-249901 Considering the size of the average child these days, Sanjeev shouldn't cause any undue mechanical stress.
HEY, just climb on and tell em you're an engineer and all will be ok.]]> repairtechjon Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 16:14:23 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249900#msg-249900 Re: Grandizer ride in Seattle.... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249900#msg-249900 cae Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 13:10:39 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249899#msg-249899 Re: Grandizer ride in Seattle.... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249899#msg-249899
Someday...]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 12:32:12 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249898#msg-249898 Re: Grandizer ride in Seattle.... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,49661,249898#msg-249898
[youtu.be]]]> cae Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:09 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249891#msg-249891 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249891#msg-249891 H-man Original Invincible BBS Tue, 14 May 2013 15:50:55 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249887#msg-249887 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249887#msg-249887


Preorder!
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Check that...I do have the Thundercats Classics figs by Bandai, and they're some of the best modern figs I've had, as far as build quality. So maybe there's something to that.]]> gingaio Original Invincible BBS Thu, 09 May 2013 15:16:24 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249860#msg-249860 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249860#msg-249860
I mean, *forget* the dismal QC we're seeing from most other big toy companies at the moment (due, I believe, to the fact that China's getting too expensive and that many toy manufacturers are scrambling to secure new factories in Vietnam and other parts of southeast Asia). Despite what's going on with other companies right now, perfect QC is almost unheard of! And yet, Bandai seems to be coming DAMN close these days.]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Thu, 09 May 2013 10:55:02 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249854#msg-249854 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249854#msg-249854
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That is...IF they can keep up their purported clever joint design and flawless QC.

I was actually wondering about QC and joints for this line. Saw the Shin Getter on preorder at BBTS and I'm interested. The Aoshima certainly hadn iron heft, but I never felt safe with it standing on the shelf (too top-heavy, ankles that would allow the robot to rock forward and back).

Are the figs in this line generally more stable/secure?

Pretty much every figure of the line that I have is, and I've got about 10 of them. GaoGaiGar has some issues with some floppiness due to the very large amount of diecast in him, but the rest all seem to have a very nice balance of diecast and plastic. I especially like the Might Gaine in these regards.]]> fujikuro Original Invincible BBS Wed, 08 May 2013 21:34:24 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249853#msg-249853 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249853#msg-249853
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That is...IF they can keep up their purported clever joint design and flawless QC.

I was actually wondering about QC and joints for this line. Saw the Shin Getter on preorder at BBTS and I'm interested. The Aoshima certainly hadn iron heft, but I never felt safe with it standing on the shelf (too top-heavy, ankles that would allow the robot to rock forward and back).

Are the figs in this line generally more stable/secure?]]> gingaio Original Invincible BBS Wed, 08 May 2013 20:34:10 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,210749,249848#msg-249848 Re: Gundam Fix Figuration opinions http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,210749,249848#msg-249848


The detailing is amazing, the heft is perfect, the joints are solid yet move like butter. Highly recommended!

Best, Ken-A
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And, yeah, the STs are obviously the same size...but I've always wanted a larger trio that gattai-ed (well, at least *a little*, in the case of the GB-72)]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Wed, 01 May 2013 14:34:21 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,249766,249797#msg-249797 Re: Robo-Trio... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,249766,249797#msg-249797 fel9 Original Invincible BBS Wed, 01 May 2013 06:30:14 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,248989,249796#msg-249796 Re: "Magnemo" Mach Baron http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,248989,249796#msg-249796
Of course, the ST Chogos are all about the same size, where I think albegas was slightly shorter?]]> cohiba Original Invincible BBS Wed, 01 May 2013 04:12:07 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,249766,249791#msg-249791 Re: Robo-Trio... http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,249766,249791#msg-249791 fujikuro Original Invincible BBS Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:22:07 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,182239,249779#msg-249779 Re: Did anyone see this? (Grendizer stuff) http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,182239,249779#msg-249779 [uforobotmovie.com]

Who knows...maybe it'll actually get made!]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:51:04 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249771#msg-249771 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249771#msg-249771
Now I'ma have to buy two upcoming SRCs! Dare I ask for a Getter Robo G set (hopefully with the separate ships)?

That is...IF they can keep up their purported clever joint design and flawless QC.]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:58:18 -0400