NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" Bandai held a press conference earlier today to announce the debut of an all-new toy series, called "Super Robot Chogokin." (On a side note, I love living in a city where this sort of thing qualifies for needing a press conference.) It's designed to be a lower-priced "easier-to-collect" alternative to the Soul of Chogokin series. The first two toys announced are Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger (perhaps you've heard of them). Maz hits streets on August 27th at 3,625 yen, Great Mazinger will hit shelves in August at 4,725 yen. In October, they'll release an Alteisen for 5.040 yen. And a Mazinger Z weapons set will be sold separately for 1,050 yen. The robots stand roughly 140mm tall. Bandai's press kit (Japanese language) can be found [url=http://www.bandai.co.jp/press/images/3/56872.pdf]here[/url]. [img]http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/file.php?1,file=8567[/img] [img]http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/file.php?1,file=8568[/img] [img]http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/file.php?1,file=8569[/img] http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,217196#msg-217196 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:09:26 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 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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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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...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?1,217196,249904#msg-249904 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249904#msg-249904
[www.hlj.com]]]> gingaio Original Invincible BBS Wed, 15 May 2013 17:23:53 -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?1,217196,249771#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 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249770#msg-249770 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249770#msg-249770

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I'm intrigued.]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:54:38 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249236#msg-249236 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249236#msg-249236 fujikuro Original Invincible BBS Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:50:23 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249226#msg-249226 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249226#msg-249226
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Why would they make one of the components essential for completing the set a web shop exclusive???

Lemme guess: because Bandai hates you?

Aren't Furyu and Rairyu exclusive too? I know that only comes with that key, but still...

So I was wrong. Web exclusive Furyu and Rairyu come with 1/4 of the Big Order Room too.

I actually just opened volfogg and it's actually pretty crazy that they even released this. The figure is tiny, with the BOR taking up the vast majority of the box. The thing is huge.]]> fujishig Original Invincible BBS Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:29:36 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249213#msg-249213 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249213#msg-249213
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The one in the butt is probably for an attachment to hook it up to a Tamashii stand. The slot in the back is the same as the ones on all the Mazingers, Gurren, and Gunbuster. Its meant for interchangability for all the wings along with all the forearms. My guess is they want to include Grendizer in this play feature and if this sells which it most likely will I can see a Double Spader accessory pack being made for Grendizer using the same kind of attachment.

A Double Spader tamashii exclusive, you mean... :)

It seriously blows my mind how Bandai puts so much stuff up as exclusives on their website, mostly with unique tooling, and lets you (well, in Japan) preorder it and then they make it to order and ship it out. Meanwhile in the US we get Digital River, mystery subscriptions where you're lucky if you want half the figures, and reused bucks. I know people here hate the web exclusives but they are pretty easy to get through middlemen (I personally have used Rider Proxy for a while now) as long as you preorder in time.]]> fujishig Original Invincible BBS Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:55:46 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249208#msg-249208 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249208#msg-249208
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Aren't Furyu and Rairyu exclusive too? I know that only comes with that key, but still...

^^Oh, I didn't realize this...well...I guess it's par for the course for Bandai then.

It all kinda makes me wish Takara would make a Big Order Room scaled for their old DX toys! ;)]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:16:44 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249204#msg-249204 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249204#msg-249204
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Why would they make one of the components essential for completing the set a web shop exclusive???

Lemme guess: because Bandai hates you?

Aren't Furyu and Rairyu exclusive too? I know that only comes with that key, but still...]]> fujishig Original Invincible BBS Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:56:47 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249044#msg-249044 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249044#msg-249044 chen Original Invincible BBS Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:43:41 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249043#msg-249043 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249043#msg-249043


It seems unlikely that they'd make a Spazer for him...but what else could they be for? Double Spazer, perhaps, but I think more folks would want to buy an original Spazer.
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]]> chen Original Invincible BBS Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:51:44 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249017#msg-249017 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249017#msg-249017 fujikuro Original Invincible BBS Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:42:24 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249014#msg-249014 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249014#msg-249014 chen Original Invincible BBS Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:25:40 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249004#msg-249004 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249004#msg-249004
Lemme guess: because Bandai hates you?]]> Sanjeev Original Invincible BBS Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:03:10 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249003#msg-249003 Re: NEW SERIES: "Super Robot Chogokin" http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,217196,249003#msg-249003 www.collectiondx.com]

Web shop exclusive? God damn, I want this one! How the hell do I go about ordering this?]]> fujikuro Original Invincible BBS Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:49:54 -0500