The chogokin or gokin (metal) toys thread

[drifand]

Gunbuster chogokin at cdjapan.

[VGMStudios]

Link?

[drifand]

Link?

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-139726

Do a search using chogokin and you would have found the yf-29b as well.

[VGMStudios]

I know I could. Just easier for everyone if you provide it while talking about it.
thanks for the link. :)

[drifand]

http://hlj.com/product/BANN01264/Act

and gunbuster now available at HLJ.

Is a nice figure this one, I had the original colours so I didn't want to buy another.

[jazzcomp]

HLJ shows a lot of dangerous stuff from my antivirus. Is this true?

[Akky82]

HLJ shows a lot of dangerous stuff from my antivirus. Is this true?

I've never ever had a warning from there in 13 years? Strange for you, mmm.

That Gunbuster looks sweet!

[drifand]

I've never ever had a warning from there in 13 years? Strange for you, mmm.

That Gunbuster looks sweet!

Yup Gunbuster is nice, I have the SRC version as well and is no where as great as the soc.

And no issues about virus at HLJ.

[Trent]

Gunbuster is in my private warehouse. So keen to get it but waiting for Tracks :(

[MechaPrime]

Hi All, I am new to the forum, been lurking around for a long time now. This is my first post. :) I just got the GX-34R from amiami. I did a quick inspection. Nice metallic red. The ususal high QC, you expect form Bandai SOC. I don't have the GX-34 to compare with. I am very happy Bandai reissue this. I hope exchange rate will improve a bit for the Voltes release, regardless, still going to get it!!!:D

[drifand]

Hi All, I am new to the forum, been lurking around for a long time now. This is my first post. :) I just got the GX-34R from amiami. I did a quick inspection. Nice metallic red. The ususal high QC, you expect form Bandai SOC. I don't have the GX-34 to compare with. I am very happy Bandai reissue this. I hope exchange rate will improve a bit for the Voltes release, regardless, still going to get it!!!:D

It be better to use the name of the robot toy as I need to recheck which one you are referring. In this case is gunbuster gokin colour.

FYI you already missed Volts reissue. I got it like months back. That was it so I have no idea about any more reissue Volts.

Okay I think there is another run but most pre orders are long sold out. You be lucky if hlj has it in October.

[MechaPrime]

It be better to use the name of the robot toy as I need to recheck which one you are referring. In this case is gunbuster gokin colour.

FYI you already missed Volts reissue. I got it like months back. That was it so I have no idea about any more reissue Volts.

Okay I think there is another run but most pre orders are long sold out. You be lucky if hlj has it in October.
Thanks Drifand, I forgot this thread can be any chogokin. I just managed to get a pre-order for Voltes with Toysource few months ago. Fingers cross. I hope Toysource come thru for me.

[drifand]

Thanks Drifand, I forgot this thread can be any chogokin. I just managed to get a pre-order for Voltes with Toysource few months ago. Fingers cross. I hope Toysource come thru for me.

Hlj and cd japan may have it when is released but you need to be constantly be a hawk.

[drifand]

http://www.toy-people.com/?p=30191

Mazinkaizer skl final count

[drifand]

Skl final count version is out for pre order

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-157213

Available Amiami and Nippon Yasan and Hobbyseach but I went with CDjapan as I have credits expiring this month resulting in $86AU damage delivered.

I seem to avoid Nippon Yasan lately as my discounts are crap and they like to play their customers out by raising prices and decreasing when they found out nobody is buying. Other than Tamashii web exclusive I am just using this place as a backup now as most of my TF mp has swapped over to PC.

[drifand]

There is a pre owned gaogaigar soc price around 21,500 jpy at amiami if anyone wants. Just go to the pre owned section

[Trent]

There is a pre owned gaogaigar soc price around 21,500 jpy at amiami if anyone wants. Just go to the pre owned section

I want one but have too many other things coming up at the moment :(

[drifand]

I want one but have too many other things coming up at the moment :(

Same here, I would have bought it but after pre ordering shockwave and hot rod as you probably know I think I be really breaking my wallet with this one.

Was so tempted to get the gunbuster gokin colour at 15% off at cdjapan at one stage and I am glad I didn't.

Just too many things to buy. I think macross will be my first to let go but I wait for the new series and just get either the hero plane or the skull leader and that will be it.

[Trent]

Same here, I would have bought it but after pre ordering shockwave and hot rod as you probably know I think I be really breaking my wallet with this one.

Was so tempted to get the gunbuster gokin colour at 15% off at cdjapan at one stage and I am glad I didn't.

Just too many things to buy. I think macross will be my first to let go but I wait for the new series and just get either the hero plane or the skull leader and that will be it.

Amiami recently had the new Gunbuster for 40% off. It didn't last long...

[drifand]

Amiami recently had the new Gunbuster for 40% off. It didn't last long...

I am pretty sure that would sell quickly

[VGMStudios]

http://www.toy-people.com/?p=30191

Mazinkaizer skl final count


Tempting but i already have the super rare one that came with the dvd.

[drifand]

Tempting but i already have the super rare one that came with the dvd.

Any big difference in normal skl and the obvious DVD version?

As far as I can see it's the DVD. Every thing else looks to be the same. I ordered the final count one as I had discount so is like 7500jpy shipped.

[VGMStudios]

The colors are a little different and the wings but that doesn't warrant me to buy another one.
The one I have costed me a lot already since it's super rare.

[drifand]

The colors are a little different and the wings but that doesn't warrant me to buy another one.
The one I have costed me a lot already since it's super rare.

I was referring to the skl which was released recently compared to your DVD release. I am not sure that one has any different.
I know final count is colour different with bat wings


http://sp.tamashii.jp/item/10873/

I mean the above compared to yours the DVD limited

[VGMStudios]

Oh I see. The difference was very small I think which angered me cause if I waited a little longer I would have gotten one for a lot cheaper. Lol.

[drifand]

Oh I see. The difference was very small I think which angered me cause if I waited a little longer I would have gotten one for a lot cheaper. Lol.


They haven't release a normal skl mazinger yet surprisingly.

[MechaPrime]

Soul of Chogokin GX-31V (40th Anniv.) Voltes V is now available in Amiami for 21,390 yen, but it was not available this morning (I really did not want to miss out again) So I got mine at Nippon Yassan at 21480 yen but NY have jack up the price already to 27000 yen in less than one day! (I am not sure if I want to buy from them again) Shipping was 4700 yen.

[drifand]

Soul of Chogokin GX-31V (40th Anniv.) Voltes V is now available in Amiami for 21,390 yen, but it was not available this morning (I really did not want to miss out again) So I got mine at Nippon Yassan at 21480 yen but NY have jack up the price already to 27000 yen in less than one day! (I am not sure if I want to buy from them again) Shipping was 4700 yen.

yup typical NY pricks, I am less of a supporter for chogokin items from them anymore.

Amiami still has it. Volts V folks, is the one that people pay 30,000 in a years time!.

[VGMStudios]

Got my Goldymarg the other day. He is bigger then I thought.
Still need to combine him with GGG.
Should be impressive and take up most of the room on my tiny shelf. Lol.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Got my Goldymarg the other day. He is bigger then I thought.
Still need to combine him with GGG.
Should be impressive and take up most of the room on my tiny shelf. Lol.

Pics when ya do please. Saw these guys on display in the shops. Look NOICE

[VGMStudios]

Pics when ya do please. Saw these guys on display in the shops. Look NOICE

You got it!
Hope these are good enough.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_7prKg7thNw/ViWKulxuiMI/AAAAAAAAFao/cSUQkgDymPo/s576-Ic42/20151019_191038.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zi1fTn54Dm4/ViWKtT71gkI/AAAAAAAAFag/YRUJ3wmFk9k/s576-Ic42/20151019_191127.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JFze813fwZo/ViWKr0PUyRI/AAAAAAAAFac/zBzRtJHUJDs/s576-Ic42/20151019_191222.jpg

It's very impressive!

and I was right. I had to rearrange my whole shelf to fit him in cause its so huge. Lol.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

You got it!
Hope these are good enough.

and I was right. I had to rearrange my whole shelf to fit him in cause its so huge. Lol.
Wonderful! Man that is one huge ass forearm he has now.

I LOVE IT!:D

It's just so ridiculous and over the top!
Thanks VGM :)

[Trent]

Now THAT'S a hammer!

[drifand]

It looks hard for him to hold it. that is a huge hammer.

[primetime]

Amiami recently had the new Gunbuster for 40% off. It didn't last long...

Really 40% off? I've re-checked it again it had gone down to 14% off.....

[VGMStudios]

Now THAT'S a hammer!

Lol. It's hammer time!

your welcome TConvoy.
He actually holds it pretty well even without a stand.

[drifand]

Lol. It's hammer time!

your welcome TConvoy.
He actually holds it pretty well even without a stand.

That is good to know, I found the src one already a challenge.

[MechaPrime]

I finally got the SOC GX-31V (40th Anniv.) Voltes V in hand. The metallic paint job is very nice. Wish I had the money to buy 2.

[drifand]

I finally got the SOC GX-31V (40th Anniv.) Voltes V in hand. The metallic paint job is very nice. Wish I had the money to buy 2.

I have the ordinary first version and this one, personally I think the other version with printed wordings and metallic finish is the nicest.

But I am glad to have any one version as the godaikin one is too expensive anyway.

[VGMStudios]

Well this is awesome.
A new Godannar. Amoung others.
link (http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/%e4%b8%8d%e6%96%b7%e6%9b%b4%e6%96%b0-2015%e5%b9%b410%e6%9c%8830%e6%97%a511%e6%9c%881%e6 %97%a5-tamashii-nation-2015-%e7%a7%8b%e8%91%89%e5%8e%9f%e6%9c%83%e5%a0%b4%e5%b 1%95%e5%93%81-super/)

[drifand]

Well this is awesome.
A new Godannar. Amoung others.
link (http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/%e4%b8%8d%e6%96%b7%e6%9b%b4%e6%96%b0-2015%e5%b9%b410%e6%9c%8830%e6%97%a511%e6%9c%881%e6 %97%a5-tamashii-nation-2015-%e7%a7%8b%e8%91%89%e5%8e%9f%e6%9c%83%e5%a0%b4%e5%b 1%95%e5%93%81-super/)

I will be very interested to see if they do a soc for gurren Lagann or Godannar.

Chances are slim in some ways as the Konami version was solid.

[drifand]

Hate to be the one to say this for those who bought GGG soc seperate as the set is only under 20,000jpy.
Well done bandai for screwing loyalty supporters. And I thought over paying my Gundam by $80 was bad.

http://sp.tamashii.jp/item/11194/

[VGMStudios]

Hate to be the one to say this for those who bought GGG soc seperate as the set is only under 20,000jpy.
Well done bandai for screwing loyalty supporters. And I thought over paying my Gundam by $80 was bad.

http://sp.tamashii.jp/item/11194/

Dude the link you gave is only for the Star Gaogaigar options set not for the whole thing.

[drifand]

Dude the link you gave is only for the Star Gaogaigar options set not for the whole thing.

Oic my bad.
That's a relief!

[VGMStudios]

Oic my bad.
That's a relief!

Yes it is. I would have been so upset. Lol.

[Trent]

20,000 yen for a few add ons!!

They are milking GGG. Kinda glad I haven't bought him. I've been thinking about it but I'd be too tempted o buy all the bits

[drifand]

20,000 yen for a few add ons!!

They are milking GGG. Kinda glad I haven't bought him. I've been thinking about it but I'd be too tempted o buy all the bits

Just focus on the ones you really need.

[drifand]

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10290889

SOC GGG at 21,000jpy. is a bargain

[drifand]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-142434

And bigger bargain for GGG soc at 18,333jpy

[Trent]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-142434

And bigger bargain for GGG soc at 18,333jpy

So very tempted. But I don't really have the money right now.

[drifand]

So very tempted. But I don't really have the money right now.

Same dude,
Pockets are empty.
Wrong time

[MechaPrime]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-142434

And bigger bargain for GGG soc at 18,333jpy

wow, shipping is 7000 for EMS. Compare to HLJ and Hobbsearch, it is really expensive.

[drifand]

wow, shipping is 7000 for EMS. Compare to HLJ and Hobbsearch, it is really expensive.

HLJ is always cheapest on EMS as they have a deal with the Japan post, so it is unfair to compare like that. You also need to remember there isn't any sale price available at HLJ . so you are still paying 28,500 + 4420 in total as compared to CDJapan at sale price plus the expensive shipping.

Hobbysearch can be cheaper overall. You need to weigh up which is best as I have not ordered anything from Hobbysearch for a long time.

CDJapan is quite high on their shipping, but this isn't a small item.

[drifand]

Btw for those great mazinger fans the dx chogokin has been out for a while now for pre order.
Cost an arm as usual.

[drifand]

Gunblaster chogokin GX-34R on sale at Nippon Yasan at 14,980 jpy.

[drifand]

Waiting on my hulkbuster chogokin
Mazingkaiser skl final is also released and shipped.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I've got a friend who is piecing together a vintage Voltron (Lion) toy. He has a plastic green and black lion.

From what I've been able to work out, the green is definately a KO, but the black has me a bit confused.

He says it's plastic, with some die cast metal in it. I didn't think the original die cast metal Voltron was made in Plastic at all. Anyone have any information they could share? Or better yet, a nice sexy genuine Volty pic for me to squizz over? Mine's back in AUS....:o

My gut says it's a KO since there are so many floating around.

[drifand]

I've got a friend who is piecing together a vintage Voltron (Lion) toy. He has a plastic green and black lion.

From what I've been able to work out, the green is definately a KO, but the black has me a bit confused.

He says it's plastic, with some die cast metal in it. I didn't think the original die cast metal Voltron was made in Plastic at all. Anyone have any information they could share? Or better yet, a nice sexy genuine Volty pic for me to squizz over? Mine's back in AUS....:o

My gut says it's a KO since there are so many floating around.

I need to get my brother to check as is not with me though I think some links may show it. I will check.

I think the lion heads are plastic and the legs are still plastic but solid metal body.

[drifand]

Arrived from surface shipping from ny

http://i68.tinypic.com/14nppj6.jpg

[twincobra]

Did you get in early? I didn't realise Bandai would be dum enough to make it an exclusive.

[drifand]

Did you get in early? I didn't realise Bandai would be dum enough to make it an exclusive.

Yeah it was tamashii exclusive but there was like 4 months worth left open before p bandai demand for payment which I paid when rates were reasonable.

I believe they issued a second run as well.

There are no accessories, that is one big figure with a tool to open his battery compartment which I have no time to do yet.

If I waited, I may have considered medicom version

[twincobra]

Yeah it was tamashii exclusive but there was like 4 months worth left open before p bandai demand for payment which I paid when rates were reasonable.

I believe they issued a second run as well.

There are no accessories, that is one big figure with a tool to open his battery compartment which I have no time to do yet.

If I waited, I may have considered medicom version

Yeah I preorded the medicom version, hope it's good.

[drifand]

Yeah I preorded the medicom version, hope it's good.

I did made a promise to myself that if ironman was ever a chogokin I must get it.

Hence this was it.

Please post pics when you got yours.

[twincobra]

I did made a promise to myself that if ironman was ever a chogokin I must get it.

Hence this was it.

Please post pics when you got yours.

Will do, I totally missed the Pre-orders for the Chogokin as I thought it was a regular release.

[drifand]

Will do, I totally missed the Pre-orders for the Chogokin as I thought it was a regular release.

Hmm there was released twice though but probably bad timing.

[drifand]

Voltron old news

Megazord soc hmm...

http://i65.tinypic.com/29lfxwy.jpg

[Trent]

Power Ranger fans will be happy. Hopefully it's decently articulated.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Can't guarantee that, what I can guarantee is that it will be decently EXPENSIVE!

[drifand]

Can't guarantee that, what I can guarantee is that it will be decently EXPENSIVE!

For sure as this was the point when it got extremely popular.

I am not a power ranger fan but I may just bite on this one depending on more details when combined. And price.

[Trent]

Not a fan of the frog legs on the T-Rex. Looks pretty dumb.

[VGMStudios]

Looking great! Cant wait!

[VGMStudios]

Preorder is up at BBTS for tge GX-72 Megazord. $299!

[drifand]

Preorder is up at BBTS for tge GX-72 Megazord. $299!

Yup a bit too high for me after ordering Voltron .

[drifand]

Tamashii nations event had previewed DX chogokin combatra featuring the jet which will combine once you get all 5 which may be well over 90,000jpy by the looks of it.

http://i67.tinypic.com/2n8am1w.png

[Trent]

Preordered one of these (https://hlj.com/product/ban977198) to put away for my son for when he is older.

Seriously considered picking up one for myself too :D

[drifand]

Preordered one of these (https://hlj.com/product/ban977198) to put away for my son for when he is older.

Seriously considered picking up one for myself too :D

I was thinking about it but decided not to.

[Trent]

https://hlj.com/product/BANN20852?

PREORDERED!!!!:cool:

[drifand]

https://hlj.com/product/BANN20852?

PREORDERED!!!!:cool:

I was on the fence for this and decided not to buy it. Let me know how it is when you get it.

I think AE still have on preorder

[Trent]

Wow. I didn't expect it to sell out so fast.

[drifand]

Wow. I didn't expect it to sell out so fast.

Available at ny cheapest I believe realistically but I am going to pass even though I am getting some funds from pc

[drifand]

Preordered one of these (https://hlj.com/product/ban977198) to put away for my son for when he is older.

Seriously considered picking up one for myself too :D

Hi Trent,

I bought Jada diecast "Cars" which imo looks very good in comparison to Chogokin. Toyworld is bringing them in at $40 a pop, and thats a fraction of the chogokin car.

Scale 1/24

https://www.amazon.com/Jada-Disney-Lightning-McQueen-Diecast/dp/B06X92VJZW

Their Racing center version is an absolute stunner.

[Trent]

Hi Trent,

I bought Jada diecast "Cars" which imo looks very good in comparison to Chogokin. Toyworld is bringing them in at $40 a pop, and thats a fraction of the chogokin car.

Scale 1/24

https://www.amazon.com/Jada-Disney-Lightning-McQueen-Diecast/dp/B06X92VJZW

Their Racing center version is an absolute stunner.

I am aware of them but couldn't find them for a reasonable price. I might ring my local Toyworld tomorrow. Thanks!

Still gonna get the Chogokin version though. Put it away for him when he's older :)

[drifand]

I am aware of them but couldn't find them for a reasonable price. I might ring my local Toyworld tomorrow. Thanks!

Still gonna get the Chogokin version though. Put it away for him when he's older :)

Cool I thought it looked fantastic for $40.
I am not a total fan for cars but I enjoyed it actually more than tf movies.
Likewise buying it for my son when he learns to appreciate diecast toys.

[Trent]

Hi Trent,

I bought Jada diecast "Cars" which imo looks very good in comparison to Chogokin. Toyworld is bringing them in at $40 a pop, and thats a fraction of the chogokin car.

Scale 1/24

https://www.amazon.com/Jada-Disney-Lightning-McQueen-Diecast/dp/B06X92VJZW

Their Racing center version is an absolute stunner.

I ended up buying that one you linked me to on Amazon thanks. Looks good for the price. I'll put it away for the little dude for Christmas.

[Convoid]

Soul Of Chogokin - Toy Story - Combination Woody Robo Sheriff Star
Available at Toybot Importz: https://www.toybotimportz.com.au/collections/just-listed/products/soul-of-chogokin-toy-story-combination-woody-robo-sheriff-star

[drifand]

http://sp.tamashii.jp/item/12699/


Power rangers legacy

[Trent]

I managed to grab a SoC Voltron preorder at BBTS yesterday. It looks like they found a few extra boxes or something.

[drifand]

Soc godmas up for pre order since yesterday.

[Trent]

Soc godmas up for pre order since yesterday.

I’m not going to get one but it looks very impressive.

[DaptoDog]

I managed to grab a SoC Voltron preorder at BBTS yesterday. It looks like they found a few extra boxes or something.

Damn I completely missed this. Did you get it yet?

I heard there was a reissue coming out this year and have been waiting to pre-order but haven't seen anything put up yet.

[Trent]

Damn I completely missed this. Did you get it yet?

I heard there was a reissue coming out this year and have been waiting to pre-order but haven't seen anything put up yet.

Nah I woke up to myself and cancelled the preorder at the last minute. It worked out to like $550 delivered and I couldn’t justify it.

It will eventually get reissued. I’ll pick it up hopefully at a cheaper price then. What I REALLY want is a SoC Legendary Defender.

[drifand]

That’s not going to happen any time soon.

Some obvious soc that eventually going to happen

Shin getter
Gurran legan


My want list
Giant gorg
Bio man
Goshogan
Dairuger 17

[DaptoDog]

Nah I woke up to myself and cancelled the preorder at the last minute. It worked out to like $550 delivered and I couldn’t justify it.

It will eventually get reissued. I’ll pick it up hopefully at a cheaper price then. What I REALLY want is a SoC Legendary Defender.

Ah right. Yeh that's a lot of money. Well you're far more in the know on these things so please keep us posted if and when it gets reissued.

[Trent]

Ah right. Yeh that's a lot of money. Well you're far more in the know on these things so please keep us posted if and when it gets reissued.

It might not be for another year or two. But I’m in no hurry.

[drifand]

Rumor has it that is this year guys but is a rumor.

[drifand]

Rumours are now true. Voltron reissue and Voltron soc vehicals both to be release

[Trent]

First of all; F$&@ YES! :eek:

Second; I’m interested to see how the Vehicle Voltron comes out. I had the Miracle Metal Works version a few years ago and while it looked good, it was trash. The numerous combination joints for all the vehicles had just a tiny bit of play in each one. Extrapolate that little bit of play over the whole figure and it became a floppy mess that could barely support itself. I hope Bandai address that in this version.

Thirdly; I hope Blue Fin do a western release for each again.

[drifand]

No idea, we might be looking at 35,000jpy for these.

All the best in getting one.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Lion Voltron was about 35000 although most places had some sort of discount. I personally think that vehicle Voltron would be about the same.

Lion Voltron reissue is mid- year. No confirmed info on vehicle release yet.

I can add that lion Voltron is wonderful.

[drifand]

I had both infinity gokin Voltron which was great and the Bandai one side to side and I have to say the Bandai one won easily.

[drifand]

Soc voltron was already out on pre orders and unfortunately at this point is all beyond 37,000jpy mark if you didn’t secure one.

The emperor getter soc was released too for pre order but wasn’t my cup of tea.

[Magnus]

I just got Megazord and Dragonzord from eBay. I haven't had a chance to really fiddle around with them (include combining), but first impressions are very good. Tight joints and great build quality all round.

Megazord is likely a reissue - the original packaging didn't have 'Megazord' and Power Rangers branding on it, whereas this one does.

[Trent]

I grabbed a Voltron from BBTS. I’m glad as I wanted the western release with the slip cover.

I’m not letting it go this time :cool:

[DaptoDog]

I haven't been monitoring this thread but thanks to a heads-up from Trent I pre-ordered the SOC Voltron from Nippon-Yasan. This is my first SOC, been waiting ages for this reissue. Keen on the Vehicle one too.

[jazzcomp]

Sold out :(

[DaptoDog]

Sold out :(

Still available at Nippon-Yasan from what I can tell?

[Trent]

There’s also a good chance that you’ll be able to nab one on release.

[jazzcomp]

Thanks!

[drifand]

Still available at Nippon-Yasan from what I can tell?

At what price 37,000jpy? It was at 26,800 in the beginning.

[Trent]

At what price 37,000jpy? It was at 26,800 in the beginning.

Better than $1000USD

[drifand]

Better than $1000USD

Apparently Philippines are paying $700+ aud for the pre order.

[DaptoDog]

At what price 37,000jpy? It was at 26,800 in the beginning.

I didn't learn about it until Tuesday so didn't really have much choice. Was overseas for work so only had time for a quick look elsewhere but it seemed to be sold out everywhere else.


Better than $1000USD

Yep!

[Trent]

Apparently Philippines are paying $700+ aud for the pre order.

Well silly them.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

At what price 37,000jpy? It was at 26,800 in the beginning.

26,800 is the discounted price

[BruiseLee]

^ yup early preorder price which hardly lasted. They then started appearing for the RRP of ¥37,000 soon after. Within the same day if I recall correctly.

[Trent]

^ yup early preorder price which hardly lasted. They then started appearing for the RRP of ¥37,000 soon after. Within the same day if I recall correctly.

Within minutes in fact.

[Magnus]

WE NEED DINOZORD POWER, NOW!

https://i.imgur.com/mC9mSZs.jpg

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Full album here: https://imgur.com/a/IAAymzW

[drifand]

Nice pics.

I find this soc very limited in movement but the paint is very well done.

[drifand]

finally received my SOC Titanius,
Most underwhelming SOC figure ever!
Put together in 3 minutes, my kid's LEGO is more complex.
Looks very plastic, is quite pathetic for 20,000jpy toy.

Highly not recommended.

[drifand]

Purchased Voltron vehicle at 35,000 from NY which is now at 42,000.
It worked out cheaper than Amiami as no gst.

But price is one thing is basically sold out everywhere.

[Initial_G]

Purchased Voltron vehicle at 35,000 from NY which is now at 42,000.
It worked out cheaper than Amiami as no gst.

But price is one thing is basically sold out everywhere.

Grats on securing one. The pics look really nice. Everywhere else seems out of pre-orders already, surprised that they still have "stock" considering most places sold out within 10mins or so it seems.

Was it NY that previously cancelled some pre-orders because they couldn't eventually fulfill orders at release because they couldn't secure stock? I vaguely remember ppl usually stalking multiple online stores as backup ... or was that a different store? I think it was the case for Macross figures in the past.

[drifand]

Grats on securing one. The pics look really nice. Everywhere else seems out of pre-orders already, surprised that they still have "stock" considering most places sold out within 10mins or so it seems.

Was it NY that previously cancelled some pre-orders because they couldn't eventually fulfill orders at release because they couldn't secure stock? I vaguely remember ppl usually stalking multiple online stores as backup ... or was that a different store? I think it was the case for Macross figures in the past.

This happened for their Tamashii VF 31A, as because Tamashhi stock is STRICTLY by Bandai Japan they miscalculated their stock available. I do not trust them on Tamashii goods 100% as is always better to check Bandai Japan status of stock.

For Normal SOC, I have no issues with NY. Whenever I do get issues, is actually Bandai themselves treating the rest of the world like Gaijin attitude.

I am sorry but seriously Bandai has poor ethics especially with their products.

To me Bandai is a big bully and they know even they loose you as a customer there will be a new sucker any day so take a number.

NY has hardly cause any grief in my opinion, at least less than your local retailers where you keep chasing for updates.

[DaptoDog]

Purchased Voltron vehicle at 35,000 from NY which is now at 42,000.
It worked out cheaper than Amiami as no gst.

But price is one thing is basically sold out everywhere.

Nicely done. ;)

I was kind of interested in getting it to pair up with the Lion Voltron that I also have pre-ordered from NY. But I didn't know this was up and is too much of a novelty to me to pay the 42,500 it's up for now. I never had it as a kid and was only really into the Lion Voltron cartoon anyway so no big loss. But it does look like a very nice piece!

[Initial_G]

This happened for their Tamashii VF 31A, as because Tamashhi stock is STRICTLY by Bandai Japan they miscalculated their stock available. I do not trust them on Tamashii goods 100% as is always better to check Bandai Japan status of stock.

For Normal SOC, I have no issues with NY. Whenever I do get issues, is actually Bandai themselves treating the rest of the world like Gaijin attitude.

I am sorry but seriously Bandai has poor ethics especially with their products.

To me Bandai is a big bully and they know even they loose you as a customer there will be a new sucker any day so take a number.

NY has hardly cause any grief in my opinion, at least less than your local retailers where you keep chasing for updates.

I'm not getting these but good to know for some background, thanks for clarifying :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

finally received my SOC Titanius,
Most underwhelming SOC figure ever!
Put together in 3 minutes, my kid's LEGO is more complex.
Looks very plastic, is quite pathetic for 20,000jpy toy.

Highly not recommended.

Pics please ;)

I too nabbed a Voltron, pretty happy. Especially since Amazon's stock lasted all of maybe 10 minutes before being stuck with BS marketplace prices......

It feels like people jumped on it, to make it a higher price and you were just lucky to get in there at the start....

I was in a meeting at the time the preorders went up and of course my phone decided to have network problems.... But phew, made it.(Meeting was a waste of time though, although if I was doing my own thing or if the meeting required my input I would've missed out on Voltron, so it wasn't really a waste of time)

[drifand]

I see if I have the time to post titanius as is such underwhelming I haven't even bothered to combine it with the rest, and I chuck it back into the box.

I still think this vehicle Voltron is like MP44 and may have pushed me to the point I am quitting collecting soc. For $500, there are a lot of stuff I can pay off etc...

[Trent]

I grabbed a Vehicle Voltron from Amazon. Pretty happy. Both SoC Voltrons will look damn good standing next to each other.

[drifand]

If you bought the Action toys Heavy metal T-28, I bet you be smiling. Its the heaviest robot I owned at 2.6KG by itself. This toy out class any chogokin at the moment imo.

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[Raider]

I grabbed a Vehicle Voltron from Amazon. Pretty happy. Both SoC Voltrons will look damn good standing next to each other.

After seeing Vehicle Voltron I couldn't help myself and I bought it and found Lion too. My first SOC products. Now to decide if I display them in my office or home office...

[DaptoDog]

I grabbed a Vehicle Voltron from Amazon. Pretty happy. Both SoC Voltrons will look damn good standing next to each other.


After seeing Vehicle Voltron I couldn't help myself and I bought it and found Lion too. My first SOC products. Now to decide if I display them in my office or home office...

Must control the urge to pre-order this! I'm getting FOMO, they would absolutely look great together!

[drifand]

http://i66.tinypic.com/wwnn91.jpg

Highest quality!

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[Raider]

Must control the urge to pre-order this! I'm getting FOMO, they would absolutely look great together!

Yeah when I saw Vehicle I knew I must have it. Then realised it just wouldn't be right to not have Lion next to it. That was an expensive thought process :p

[Trent]

Those two will most likely be it for me for SoC until they do Legendary Defender.

[Raider]

Those two will most likely be it for me for SoC until they do Legendary Defender.

Same here. Apart from Megazord, I don't really know any of the others anyway.

[Magnus]

I CALL ON THE POWER OF TITANUS AND THE ULTRAZORD!

https://i.imgur.com/VQbvVfh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2Hz5WXE.jpg

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Full album here: https://imgur.com/a/DZxTRnt

[drifand]

you can see its very plastic looking. I honestly hate it for its price. This is where I feel my Fantoys has better quality over a SOC fig. Till date I left mine back in the box.

[Magnus]

Power Rangers fans may already know this, but unlike Soul of Chogokin Megazord and Dragonzord, which were engineered from scratch, Titanus isn't a new mould; it's based on the Titanus from Bandai America's Legacy Power Rangers line. The original was from 2014, and retailed for USD199.99. The JPY29160 RRP (including tax) on the Tamashii Nations website (https://tamashii.jp/item/12699) for SoC Titanus converts to USD269.90 at current rates, which is actually better than aftermarket prices for Legacy Titanus.

Legacy Titanus was already a pretty good figure, so perhaps it didn't make sense for Bandai Japan to make an entirely new Titanus, so they remoulded it and added more diecast metal. The reuse of the mould probably helped to keep the cost down; an all-new Titanus would have almost certainly cost more.

[drifand]

Its poor quality period, I anint going to make excuses to defend the toy. Its a mismatch to the other two. I dont regard this as SOC grade at all.

Lack of metal isn't the issue, is the finishing is cheap. This is my most underwhelming figure of 2019. < says a lot as I have more respect to TF MPs which at least recently paint their figures. This is Bandai taking few steps back or being slack.

Simply put lazy, and full profiteering. If the finishing was at least had some attention, I pass it. There isn't.

I highly dont recommend this soc unless is 15,000jpy and under. IMO this toy doesn't do the other two any justice and it makes them worse off on display.

[Magnus]

Its poor quality period, I anint going to make excuses to defend the toy. Its a mismatch to the other two. I dont regard this as SOC grade at all.

Lack of metal isn't the issue, is the finishing is cheap. This is my most underwhelming figure of 2019. < says a lot as I have more respect to TF MPs which at least recently paint their figures. This is Bandai taking few steps back or being slack.

Simply put lazy, and full profiteering. If the finishing was at least had some attention, I pass it. There isn't.

I highly dont recommend this soc unless is 15,000jpy and under. IMO this toy doesn't do the other two any justice and it makes them worse off on display.

While I can understand if some people think Titanus is a step down from Megazord and Dragonzord, I, and a lot of owners, still think it looks pretty good. I don't really see anything fundamentally wrong with the finishes on the plastic.

Speaking of plastic, I noticed that you seem to be ok with a relative 'lack' of metal in this instance, yet you've complained on several occasions that Takara's Masterpiece line lacks diecast:


You are not but however I want a total perfection series where they don’t cut corners and budget and skip paint or diecast. I know it be more expensive but if it was perfect, I would buy it. Plus rubber tyres.

It be a smart move after two years they offer replacement tyres as a product for a collectors display piece.

But seeing the direction, I don’t think Tomy cares and they rather sell good quality Tomy products over Takara trying to make one. Binaltech was the last best thing Takara ever did. From then on is all plastic.


For argument sake this is what I want. Like what 3p does such as products from Fantoys. We can go about stupid silly arguments like rubber tyres can wear tear, plastic is better. I have already stated paint on metal is noticeably better.


I don’t think I care? And I just want premium finish. Buy a “masterpiece if you want to just keep playing “ I want a rock solid piece.


Mp-1 was considered the real masterpiece because it appealed to many at that time that it was a solid diecast robot. Paint, individual articulated fingers, spring suspension,rubber tyres. Is the premium feel to it. Mp-10 looks great except it lack bits and pieces and is actually a cheaper product and you get charged more for it.

As seeing what TT release this year, it looks like my spending will be minimal.


My issue is there seems to be people who support an official low quality product.
Trust me that I lowered my expectations for MPs by a huge margin and the minimum they could do was get the QC right which they keep failing.

When I hold sideswipe and next to tracks it clearly shows poor paint job on tracks. Look at your binaltech tracks blue.

I also agree on the scale cut back it pissed off quite a few people hence the support is here. What some people would consider a MPs

1. Bigger scale
2. Painted not cut corners
3. Diecast
4. Rubber wheels which spells premium not cheap plastic.

I have avoided Ko tfs just for ethnic reason but frankly speaking it is wrong to keep supporting a bad product.

Crap takara should just sell tf masterpiece to bandai and let them make a proper premium product. My metal build is light years ahead in quality.


Because of the following:
1. The metal give a deeper shine to the toy which equals higher grade of quality, As I pointed, Wheeljack mp felt lack of paint on White plastic.

2. The rubber tyres debate is because toy car collectors DO NOT collect toy cars with plastic wheels (in their premium range, not referring to matchbox cars here) is a slap to them, hence the follow suit here in a Masterpiece line, not for other transformers though.

"I bet you could make the alts look just as nice with the same paint and you wouldn't know the difference..."

There is a difference and this is coming from someone who owns nearly the entire set. You can compare Swindle BT vs Alternators version, The Namesis Prime and the alt version, close but not as deep in colour. Not to mention the White Jazz RX8 in metal and plastic, Big difference.

If rubber tyers were bad, why bother to do it on optimus and Magnus?

I am not denying the disadvantages of metal and rubber tyres. However, that is the premium way of a product. Using metal wrongly as stated is bad.

Probably why you don't see Bandai making Soul of Plastickin as its not something they would consider premium and hence they produce a cheaper range line for those with the exact same mecha.

Mind you, there isn't any point for me to whinge about it as I don't make the decisions of what TT decides, they decide plastic wheels and so it is. I am just pointing out what I felt the mp line lacked but you guys are still happy to pay premium for it.


Not for me, mines perfect . I can't do any more with mp 10, is plastic, you will break it if you force it more.

To be honest, everything else was a let down when they went with plastic then smaller scale. Is a masterpiece , I expect really good diecast materials involved.

For me mp-10 is way overrated and people are so convinced by the vid reviews.
They are forgetting how solid mp-1 is. I swear if you reversed the release people will scream more for mp-1 any day .

Of course I still like mps but I have to lower my expectations a lot more to appreciate it.

So, what would you change on Titanus so that it meets your standards?

[Trent]

While I can understand if some people think Titanus is a step down from Megazord and Dragonzord, I, and a lot of owners, still think it looks pretty good. I don't really see anything fundamentally wrong with the finishes on the plastic.

Speaking of plastic, I noticed that you seem to be ok with a relative 'lack' of metal in this instance, yet you've complained on several occasions that Takara's Masterpiece line lacks diecast:













So, what would you change on Titanus so that it meets your standards?

I approve of this post.

[drifand]

I like to put the masterpiece line OUT of the chogokin topic. Masterpiece is already what it is. They have increased the quality by painting their figures atm. Diecast is not in topic because Takara isn't changing their flow of things. (I moved on) This doesn't mean I have to Love and kiss their arse to justify their increase in pricing. When they do release a nice figure, I do acknowledge it. While is a (I move on) situation, I find Fantoys as my solution of what I wanted from Masterpiece line. If you ask me, the 3p Masterpiece Primes are nice designs from MS and TE but they both lack a serious thing and is as simple as paint to match ironhide and inferno. < This is a deal breaker for me, may not for many, and hence why I look at MP44 as my choice of replacing my mp-10.

So lets talk about Titanius? Here's the thing, its a total mismatch. I seriously not being OCD here, just have a look at your own picture. You are putting two very nicely done up figure on a cheapo plastic looking white dino. S. If a company didn't do it right and in this instance I do feel its below the CHOGOKIN line standards, I say it.

What would I change? I say the white on the plastic. It feels cheap, it doesn't feel like it belongs to this< I personally would take a darker hint of greyish white to give a more mature look. The neck with the grey bits maybe make it more metallic? I mean look at the grey bits? It feels too kiddish? And you look and the Dragonzord silver arm, look how well is it done up? Or alternatively use pearl white which gives a metallic white to it. Some how the white on this piece is off putting than complimenting.

Maybe look at VF-1J DX Chogokin white? If you have the toy you notice it isn't the white like Titanius.

Here's the thing if its going to cost me MORE to have a nice figure, I would pay it rather than paying for something that makes the other two look way better and this guy just makes the combined mode look bad.
I am definitely considering flipping mine off.

Maybe best way to compare is when my Godmas soc comes and we can see the difference in the White parts? My GGG white lion doesn't feel cheap, the Ideon soc on white bits is very nice white.
Considerably I hated my Metal build Red Astray White, is the same deal with this piece. The Blue Metabuild Astray looks like Bandai changed it.

In my opinion, I don't like this figure, For 22,000jpy I didn't feel it was worth that much and thats not even RRP Bandai is asking. Mind you I hardly kick a fuss in the soc line, but I feel this was a first.

You may not be a Tetsujin 28 fan, but Action Toys Heavy Metal T-28 is my vote for the chogokin toy of 2019.

[hYpNoS]

What would I change? I say the white on the plastic. It feels cheap, it doesn't feel like it belongs to this< I personally would take a darker hint of greyish white to give a more mature look. The neck with the grey bits maybe make it more metallic? I mean look at the grey bits? It feels too kiddish? And you look and the Dragonzord silver arm, look how well is it done up? Or alternatively use pearl white which gives a metallic white to it. Some how the white on this piece is off putting than complimenting.

Maybe look at VF-1J DX Chogokin white? If you have the toy you notice it isn't the white like Titanius.



I'm conflicted on this whole white plastic issue, I honestly dislike the grey-white they used on the hi metal vf1's (which look the same as the DX chogokins) but excused it because it MIGHT offset yellowing, and yet here we are, the very white I WANT in a figure, it only looks cheap because it has etched details and you're aware its plastic and those details are not fleshed out (a wash might solve this), being white highlights this, if it was painted white but those details were still not filled in would it be that noticeable?

I don't get the whites they're using at bandai, all I know is from those pics they seem quite fitting to me personally.

[drifand]

Good for you, I am just selling mine. cheers!

Looking forward to my Godmas soc, the voltron reissue should be out this month as well. So far in terms of "gokin" if you are a metal fan, the Action toys T-28 chops every contender. I wouldn't sell it even if you offered 2K.

[Magnus]

I like to put the masterpiece line OUT of the chogokin topic. Masterpiece is already what it is. They have increased the quality by painting their figures atm. Diecast is not in topic because Takara isn't changing their flow of things. (I moved on) This doesn't mean I have to Love and kiss their arse to justify their increase in pricing. When they do release a nice figure, I do acknowledge it. While is a (I move on) situation, I find Fantoys as my solution of what I wanted from Masterpiece line. If you ask me, the 3p Masterpiece Primes are nice designs from MS and TE but they both lack a serious thing and is as simple as paint to match ironhide and inferno. < This is a deal breaker for me, may not for many, and hence why I look at MP44 as my choice of replacing my mp-10.

So lets talk about Titanius? Here's the thing, its a total mismatch. I seriously not being OCD here, just have a look at your own picture. You are putting two very nicely done up figure on a cheapo plastic looking white dino. S. If a company didn't do it right and in this instance I do feel its below the CHOGOKIN line standards, I say it.

What would I change? I say the white on the plastic. It feels cheap, it doesn't feel like it belongs to this< I personally would take a darker hint of greyish white to give a more mature look. The neck with the grey bits maybe make it more metallic? I mean look at the grey bits? It feels too kiddish? And you look and the Dragonzord silver arm, look how well is it done up? Or alternatively use pearl white which gives a metallic white to it. Some how the white on this piece is off putting than complimenting.

Maybe look at VF-1J DX Chogokin white? If you have the toy you notice it isn't the white like Titanius.

Here's the thing if its going to cost me MORE to have a nice figure, I would pay it rather than paying for something that makes the other two look way better and this guy just makes the combined mode look bad.
I am definitely considering flipping mine off.

Maybe best way to compare is when my Godmas soc comes and we can see the difference in the White parts? My GGG white lion doesn't feel cheap, the Ideon soc on white bits is very nice white.
Considerably I hated my Metal build Red Astray White, is the same deal with this piece. The Blue Metabuild Astray looks like Bandai changed it.

In my opinion, I don't like this figure, For 22,000jpy I didn't feel it was worth that much and thats not even RRP Bandai is asking. Mind you I hardly kick a fuss in the soc line, but I feel this was a first.

You may not be a Tetsujin 28 fan, but Action Toys Heavy Metal T-28 is my vote for the chogokin toy of 2019.

Ok, thank you for replying.

I brought up the issue of diecast because you have been very vocal in the past about the lack of diecast, so to read you not minding it was a surprise.

Megazord and Dragonzord have quite a lot of unpainted plastic on them, and somehow don't look cheap, so what is different when Bandai do the same with Titanus?

On the show, Titanus had a slight shine to him, although he wasn't as glossy or shiny as this figure. I have a feeling that a duller white plastic would look cheap - more so than the glossy plastic the figure currently has. From pictures and a YouTube video, the DX Chogokin VF-1J has a matte paint job, which probably wouldn't suit the slight shine Titanus has. Sure, it's tempting to say Bandai cheaped out by not painting every white piece, but if a similar enough effect can be achieved by just using plastic colourants instead of adding the extra step of painting each piece, why not? Also, since the figure was originally designed and engineered to work without an extensive paint job, I wonder if adding a layer of paint would change the tolerances so parts would start rubbing against each other or not fit properly.

The grey in the neck segments is already metallic - it's a darker, gunmetal grey rather than a silver. It also looks like a fairly good match for the grey on the body. If you watch the show, the darker parts between the white segments on the neck are just that - dark. They're not meant to be bright metallic.

For anyone who's interested, this site has some images of the Titanus prop from the show. (http://supersentai.com/database/1992_zyuranger/sz-brachion.htm)

[drifand]

Diecast is lacking on tfs, I love mp-1.
What bugged me more was paint was lacking on tfs. It became a acceptable standard which kinda let down.

The metal for titanius is at several places, Metal in this case was not the issue, for me is just the overall figure did not gel well with the other two. The quality build feels underwhelming and the price well I don?t see it for what they wanted.
I like to move on. If you love it, good for you. I have no issues here. I just feel this isn?t an soc standard, simply holding my godsigma and looking at this piece just doesn?t feel the same.

Unfortunately this type of white plastic doesn?t do it for me and is coming from a guy who collect Gundam toys. Which I had the same issue with metal build astray red frame.. it feels cheap.

Same if you use this on vf-1j it will be yuk. I prefer a Matt white finish.

[DaptoDog]

I grabbed a Vehicle Voltron from Amazon. Pretty happy. Both SoC Voltrons will look damn good standing next to each other.


After seeing Vehicle Voltron I couldn't help myself and I bought it and found Lion too. My first SOC products. Now to decide if I display them in my office or home office...


Must control the urge to pre-order this! I'm getting FOMO, they would absolutely look great together!

All right I caved and pre-ordered Vehicle Voltron :cool:. Lion Voltron wouldn't have looked right on its own in the Detolf. Got the 2nd last one on Nippon-Yasan.

[Trent]

*Voltron dropped into my PoL.* Hooray!!!
*Looks at credit card bill.* Boo!!!

[drifand]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2hzrgg5.jpg

Enjoyed my Godmaz soc, totally a better finish than what Titanius was.