Tonight I'm sitting at my desk - looking around my room and sort of admiring my toy collection - thinking two things: 1. How unbelievably fortunate I am to have such an awesome collection of vintage toys. 2. If it's strange that near 40 I'm sitting at my desk looking at my toy collection. I then glance over to my cabinet of Godaikins/Chogokin/Sentai combiners and I start to think – what is the most awesome robot toy ever made? I’ve seen discussions about which was the most significant, the most complex, the most realistic – but overall, if you had to pick just ONE robot – it could either be vintage or new, that was the best ever made… the prime specimen you would share with a novice that encapsulates the best of the hobby - which would you select? I don’t know that I would qualify the requirements much more than that – but I might eliminate a few variables. 1. It doesn’t have to be a significant toy or character – the original Chogokin Mazinga might be a milestone but it’s pretty far from “the best” toy. 2. It’s relative accuracy to its animated/live action counterpart doesn’t matter (it could be a *bonus* it it's accurate but the toy should be awesome in its own right) 3. The merit is purely based on the *toy* I’ll lead with my chin. With no supporting evidence, I submit two candidates: The Takatoku Big Dai-X, and the SOC God Mars. I think those are two of the best ever made. Discuss. :) http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,215748#msg-215748 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:52:08 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217732#msg-217732 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217732#msg-217732 > poor shoulder design of the New Material Turn-A
> and re-issue it, along with improved optional
> hands. :P

I'd be all for that. Turn-A is by far my favorite Gundam design, and a proper well-mad gokin would be excellent.]]> fujikuro Original Invincible BBS Mon, 31 May 2010 11:23:15 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217725#msg-217725 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217725#msg-217725 > Oh, and the zinc mix seems more prone to rust

A humid climate is truly the harshest critic of chogokin engineering.]]> asterphage Original Invincible BBS Mon, 31 May 2010 01:42:24 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217719#msg-217719 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217719#msg-217719 drifand Original Invincible BBS Sun, 30 May 2010 21:47:19 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217690#msg-217690 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217690#msg-217690 G-Domino Original Invincible BBS Sat, 29 May 2010 16:31:33 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217512#msg-217512 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217512#msg-217512 cohiba Original Invincible BBS Tue, 25 May 2010 13:35:42 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217443#msg-217443 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217443#msg-217443 Victor Original Invincible BBS Sun, 23 May 2010 02:33:08 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217416#msg-217416 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217416#msg-217416 Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Sat, 22 May 2010 11:25:27 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217403#msg-217403 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217403#msg-217403 > So, uh, let me get this straight, Paul...you and
> chunk think that the greatest gokin ever made was
> this Bandai Metal Material Strike Gundam?

Well, considering that he pointed out that he doesn't have many gokins to compare it to and that he considers it one of the best modern gokins, and that I qualified my opinion as it being among the greatest of its era (by which I'd mean the last 20 years or so), I don't think you oldsters really need to take our opinions as a disparagement of your Volteses and Tetsujins.

I had not weighed in on this topic so far because I'm generally not qualified to make a judgment on it. However, I wanted to speak up in support of one of the most pleasing toys to handle that I've ever owned, and what I think is easily one of the best diecast toys of the "SOC era".]]> asterphage Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 21:36:34 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217386#msg-217386 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217386#msg-217386 Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 11:45:36 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217384#msg-217384 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217384#msg-217384 -------------------------------------------------------
> It's the subject matter; ...it would
> still be another fucking modern Gundam.
> The all look the fucking same.

"The really ironic thing is, we humans all look pretty much the same to Gundam."
MattAlt February 16, 2005 08:53PM]]> Scopedog Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 11:14:47 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217383#msg-217383 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217383#msg-217383

TA DAA!
And now,folks, introducing the next candidate for Greatest Gokin...

A stumpy, zinc rendition of,
"TEH JERK!"

SEE! The vibrant color paintjob!
PLAY! Activate "cane swinging" action feature. Beat pesky hooligans!
HEAR! Pull voice string for unique phrases: "GET off my lawn!"

Includes: minifigs of favorite glowies to clutch tightly to chest during play.

Coming Soon!]]> repairtechjon Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 10:40:56 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217382#msg-217382 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217382#msg-217382 VF5SS Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 10:24:19 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217381#msg-217381 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217381#msg-217381 Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 10:06:25 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217380#msg-217380 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217380#msg-217380 VF5SS Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 09:44:40 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217378#msg-217378 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217378#msg-217378
But in this case, it's almost a good thing that I've never handled it. See, I can let myself imagine that this toy is absolutely flawless. Solid diecast endoskeleton. Amazing articulation with detents in all the joint. Securely fitting armor made of durable, glossy plastic with perfect paint ops. And yet...even with all that...it would still be another fucking modern Gundam.

I mean, really. How good could it be? The all look the fucking same. Does it have any gimmicks? Does it shoot missiles or anything? Does it split apart at the waist to form a little diecast core fighter or something?

Again, I'm a bitter old man (who's so bored at work on a Friday morning, he's actually replying to this thread!), so take this with a grain of salt. I just find it absolutely assinine that a diecast figure of a modern Gundam (perfectly executed or not) could possibly beat out anything else from 40 years of zinc diecast robot toy production...]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 09:31:30 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217377#msg-217377 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217377#msg-217377 -------------------------------------------------------
> Now, I've never handled one and clearly I'm
> biased, but I think I'd find a chogokin lollipop
> more intriguing...

Ok, now you're just limiting yourself. Are you saying this because of the character it's based on, or because you have the thought that anything vintage is instantly superior? If you haven't had a chance to handle it, please do so, as it's really a great piece of zinc to hold in your hands. It's like the old 1/72 Dougram Duel models in terms of concept (metal endoskeleton with plastic armor parts placed on top of it).]]> chunkypuff31 Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 09:20:59 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217375#msg-217375 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217375#msg-217375 greatest gokin ever made was this Bandai Metal Material Strike Gundam?

Now, I've never handled one and clearly I'm biased, but I think I'd find a chogokin lollipop more intriguing...]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Fri, 21 May 2010 08:57:52 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217356#msg-217356 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217356#msg-217356 > While my opinion might be less than reliable, what
> with me having so few 'gokins, I've always had a
> soft spot for the Metal Material Strike Gundam.
> Nice detail, great posablity, and a crapload of
> metal make for a very satisfying toy. Easily one
> of the best modern Chogokins to date.

I 100% agree. The ridiculously massive solid zinc skeleton alone is an awe-inspiring thing to grasp, and the application of the armor is tight and precise. Judged solely on the experience of removing it from the packaging and assembling it, this is one of the most satisfying toys of its era. And THEN when it's assembled you get a piece to rival any other non-transformable Gundam toy, a weighty yet balanced 8-inch action figure with rifle, shield, laser swords, jetpack, and switchblade pigstickers.]]> asterphage Original Invincible BBS Thu, 20 May 2010 17:56:22 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217288#msg-217288 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217288#msg-217288 fel9 Original Invincible BBS Wed, 19 May 2010 06:38:30 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217260#msg-217260 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217260#msg-217260 Robaato D Original Invincible BBS Tue, 18 May 2010 18:12:30 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217193#msg-217193 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217193#msg-217193 chunkypuff31 Original Invincible BBS Mon, 17 May 2010 22:59:23 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217192#msg-217192 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217192#msg-217192 monk1210 Original Invincible BBS Mon, 17 May 2010 22:51:02 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217186#msg-217186 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217186#msg-217186 chunkypuff31 Original Invincible BBS Mon, 17 May 2010 20:50:39 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217175#msg-217175 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217175#msg-217175 monk1210 Original Invincible BBS Sun, 16 May 2010 22:09:34 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217163#msg-217163 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217163#msg-217163 -------------------------------------------------------
> i may sound unfair but since i grew up watching
> grendizer, he for me is my best gokin..

Which one? There are quite a few...]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Sun, 16 May 2010 12:18:04 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217149#msg-217149 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217149#msg-217149 Vincent Z. Original Invincible BBS Sat, 15 May 2010 19:41:14 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217147#msg-217147 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,217147#msg-217147 overclocked Original Invincible BBS Sat, 15 May 2010 17:29:40 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,216063#msg-216063 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,216063#msg-216063 cholocarwash Original Invincible BBS Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:06:47 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,216062#msg-216062 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,216062#msg-216062 Vincent Z. Original Invincible BBS Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:00:56 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,216059#msg-216059 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,215748,216059#msg-216059 drifand Original Invincible BBS Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:08:34 -0400