Golion soc

[drifand]

https://mobile.twitter.com/t_features/status/748863823872864256

Looks like mad toys can stand aside now.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Even if Bandai can trump it, it'll be hard to hate on the Madtoys one, ... cause they did such a damn good job - i don't think that'll be diminished by an even better version.

But still, it was a lot of money lol :o

[drifand]

Even if Bandai can trump it, it'll be hard to hate on the Madtoys one, ... cause they did such a damn good job - i don't think that'll be diminished by an even better version.

But still, it was a lot of money lol :o

Is a big question mark whether bandai follow voltron colour scheme at all as they may just do it as golion as a classic.

Mad toys one is hard to beat in terms of metal and features.
And this includes version one or two either way.

Price wise, it's going to be like ggg I believe

[kurdt_the_goat]

Is a big question mark whether bandai follow voltron colour scheme at all as they may just do it as golion as a classic.

What colour change you mean exactly? They'll probably do all of them anyway. From memory, the only thing that changes colour a lot (between toys, show, art etc) is Voltron's face

[drifand]

I am curious in size and weight, bandai went with chrome obviously to be different from madtoys.

The individual lions legs look the same

[kurdt_the_goat]

Hmm yes the chromey goodness. Glad it's not white is all i can say :) My Madtoys one is still boxed up from the move, i forgot it wasn't chrome :o

[aching878]

Mad toys one is likely dead imo given its unlikely WEP would give two companies license to make an official product around the same time and compete with each other, esp when one is a known power house in mecha toys biz and the other well while decent only made 1 toy

[Trent]

Mad toys one is likely dead imo given its unlikely WEP would give two companies license to make an official product around the same time and compete with each other, esp when one is a known power house in mecha toys biz and the other well while decent only made 1 toy

WEP owns Voltron, but not Golion (I'm pretty sure). SOC market is Japan so these are not directly competing toys.

Being honest I'm a bit disappointed. I was hoping for a Legendary Defender SOC. I Love the lion design from that show.

[aching878]

But you noticed they are marketing it as Voltron as well, and on the tease it shows it is a WEP collaboration at least from a licenses stand point

And the main point also is given reveal is SDCC we know the market they are going for this time is not Jp only

[VGMStudios]

Why should mad toys stand aside now? Your link shows nothing.

[drifand]

Why should mad toys stand aside now? Your link shows nothing.

Was just a figure of speech nothing personal.

My concern now is I believe bandai may have paid and ensured license was to them over madtoys. Else madtoys wouldn't take so long?

And bandai bring sdcc this says it all , is voltron wep approved otherwise they get sued.

Note too early to say which is better.

[aching878]

If they are still pushing ahead and not flopped already, Madtoys could always shift and make the modern Netflix Voltron instead if they can get the license for that, oppose to going head on against the chogokin line

I for one would be interested in the Netflix Voltron as well

[twincobra]

Really looking forward to this, will be my first voltron since the original I had back in the day. Never liked toynami's offering so this is a must.

[drifand]

Really looking forward to this, will be my first voltron since the original I had back in the day. Never liked toynami's offering so this is a must.

I think I won't mind buying it as long as it looks good, bandai has to live up to expectations and at least be better than toynami

[twincobra]

I think I won't mind buying it as long as it looks good, bandai has to live up to expectations and at least be better than toynami

Yes that is a must, it must also not be a tamashii Web exclusive or I'll pass.

[drifand]

Yes that is a must, it must also not be a tamashii Web exclusive or I'll pass.

The link was from tamashii web though so it will be a first if exclusive

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

expectations and at least be better than toynami
I suspect it will definitely be better than Toonami version.

I also would like a Legendart Defender Voltron. Although I have seen images flying around the net of one that looks similar. It was briefly discussed in one of the other Voltron threads as being like $300 bucks for a plastic toy.

Iirc, it most commonly posed in a sweet crouch pose (which I don't think I've ever seen Volty do :p )

[ComicGuy89]

I suspect it will definitely be better than Toonami version.

I also would like a Legendart Defender Voltron. Although I have seen images flying around the net of one that looks similar. It was briefly discussed in one of the other Voltron threads as being like $300 bucks for a plastic toy.

Iirc, it most commonly posed in a sweet crouch pose (which I don't think I've ever seen Volty do :p )

You must mean the Ultimate Voltron EX:

http://i.imgur.com/3EUJz7E.jpg

Sadly, it is more than $300, clocking in at $400: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOY10645&mode=retail

It's a shame, I do like it quite a bit. But $400 is really a lot of money.

[drifand]

You must mean the Ultimate Voltron EX:

http://i.imgur.com/3EUJz7E.jpg

Sadly, it is more than $300, clocking in at $400: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOY10645&mode=retail

It's a shame, I do like it quite a bit. But $400 is really a lot of money.

It was available at PC at one stage at quite a reasonable price as it was free shipping

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

You must mean the Ultimate Voltron EX:

Sadly, it is more than $300, clocking in at $400: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOY10645&mode=retail

It's a shame, I do like it quite a bit. But $400 is really a lot of money.

Yeah that's the one.
Cor $400.

Tell 'em they're dreamin'

[Trent]

You must mean the Ultimate Voltron EX:

http://i.imgur.com/3EUJz7E.jpg

Sadly, it is more than $300, clocking in at $400: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOY10645&mode=retail

It's a shame, I do like it quite a bit. But $400 is really a lot of money.

That thing completely escaped my attention. Is it at least good for that price?

[aching878]

32400 YEN Dec 2016

http://i.imgur.com/6tvlt0X.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fBsai36.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/P6pjhDy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/03jsbFg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gjEJxpx.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/h2hkmnP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Z7ZIxxa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TfjBglX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/J7vrQDC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/g8FjDrV.jpg

[hanprimus]

Wow, that's really expensive chogokin.

[drifand]

Wow, that's really expensive chogokin.

Yup that's about $400

I like to know the height.

[hanprimus]

Yup that's about $400

I like to know the height.
I think it's 27cm

[Trent]

Do I see outward leg movement on the lions? I really hope so.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Retail price, that isn't too bad... around the same price as KoB was, will be cheaper once the preorder discounts hit.

But... it's not quite perfect is it? It looks good, don't get me wrong but... no lion numbers, missing tech details on the blue lion's head (i actually liked that part the most on the old Toynami!)... black lion is too chunky again... Voltron himself is pretty boxy around the waist and bulbous thighs, maybe a little too cartoon accurate.

Having said all that, i still want it, so it must be doing something right :)

[drifand]

Is the chrome. Btw kob was 25,000 and under I think.

How tall is the kob one?

Not sure golion ever had numbers
As that was maybe voltron?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

if the cartoon had numbers, then golion had numbers

Since the name translates to "5 Lions," I think its a pretty safe bet that they had numbers

[drifand]

It might be decals as I see a square area for one of the lions.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Has Bandai done decals for SoC before? I'd take it over nothing but for that price a couple tampos wouldn't kill them!

Someone on Robot Japan changed the photo dimensions:

http://i.imgur.com/Q9f6qh6.jpg

Looks a lot better, but which one will end up accurate? I do think the original photo is warped at least a little.
Hopefully we see some display pics this week!

Hi res pics from Amazon JP (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E7%99%BE%E7%8D%A3%E7%8E%8B%E3%82%B4%E3%83%A9%E3%8 2%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3-GX-71-%E7%B4%84270mm-%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%8 3%88-%E5%A1%97%E8%A3%85%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF%E5%8F%AF%E5%8 B%95%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2/dp/B01IHHGLVO?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&tag=pick-item-22) (rest at the link)

http://i.imgur.com/Jlp3RQW.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YXHGtYC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZNjICTs.jpg

Oh and there's also this thing :eek:

http://i.imgur.com/0bLc9Oo.jpg

[drifand]

The waist looks a bit too blockish

You are right for $400 I would expect printed on numbers.

[Trent]

Jus did a google image search of the original cartoon for screenshots and not once did I see a number on a lion. ao maybe the cartoon didn't have them?

[CoRDS]

looks good, but those screw holes on the inner thigh are an eye sore

[kurdt_the_goat]

Tamashi put up a special page with a lot more photos! A couple of lion mode gimmicks, plus they specifically mention the numbers being foil stickers as a result of too much variety in Golion's representation across media :D And that stand looks quite cool holding all the weapons.

http://tamashii.jp/special/golion/

[drifand]

Live at amiami now 25,500 I think or abouts.

[aching878]

Yep PO still live at Amiami , good price 25,980 yen

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looks like PC is going to offer this tomorrow at 8.30pm, plus there may be a discount (https://www.facebook.com/premiumcollectaus/photos/a.597995046888754.1073741825.539796449375281/1162969003724686/?type=3&theater) for those who bought the Mad Toys Voltron...

[drifand]

Looks like PC is going to offer this tomorrow at 8.30pm, plus there may be a discount (https://www.facebook.com/premiumcollectaus/photos/a.597995046888754.1073741825.539796449375281/1162969003724686/?type=3&theater) for those who bought the Mad Toys Voltron...

Is an opportunity to shift over from madtoys to bandai.
I think I will bite as even a spare soc voltron is easier to sell

Amiami closed pre order.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Is an opportunity to shift over from madtoys to bandai.

Ah! That makes sense now!

[ampoldj]

My dream as a kid only able to look from the glass cabinet at the counter in a toy store... May be it is time to look at it in MY glass cabinet :D

[spiderken17]

Excuse my ignorance but i came late to the party. I thought Mad Toys was getting a voltron license for a rerelease of king of beasts? Is this one licensed? Is there only these two on the market?

[drifand]

Excuse my ignorance but i came late to the party. I thought Mad Toys was getting a voltron license for a rerelease of king of beasts? Is this one licensed? Is there only these two on the market?

Might be canned. Been told no ETA for mad toys.

Mainly bandai one is Definately licensed as they have the money to do it, also broke all theories about bandai not going to get this made.

Mad toys imo looks better proportion . But no point for me to get one since I wanted a bandai one ages ago.

Is sold out everywhere for bandai golion.

[kurdt_the_goat]

It's crazy, on the product page for GX-71 - http://tamashii.jp/item/11469/?lmode=en - it says the original Chogokin Voltron (at 9800Y) sold over 430000 units!

Re: licensing...I wonder if this is the ONLY Voltron that'll actually get released? I Just think WEP probably invited Toynami, Mad Toys and Bandai to see what they could do without promising anything. I guess Toynami's is likely to release though, considering they have that black exclusive one.

Maybe WEP finally realised they could give the license to all of them and make even more money...

[drifand]

To be honest you can't go wrong with mad toys or soc.

Imo the individual lions looks better with bandai

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

PC's listing (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/soul-of-chogokin-gx-71-beast-king-golion) is now open -- AU$350.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some live images (http://news.toyark.com/2016/07/20/sdcc-2016-soul-chogokin-voltron-211610) from SDCC 2016.

[drifand]

Looks very blockish. Hmm...

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Yeah, the blockiness doesn't help his stunted torso...

[VGMStudios]

now I have to decide to cancel the madtoys black version and get this instead or not.

[drifand]

now I have to decide to cancel the madtoys black version and get this instead or not.

I have second thoughts after seeing those pics at sdcc, I may get the madtoys version two if it releases.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Comparison of cartoon model with GX-71. Turns out Voltron did have a big blocky chest a lot of the time... I was looking through lots of screenshots from http://voltarchive.animation-web.com/ (creator of this site used to be a member here).

http://i.imgur.com/EkNzQVp.jpg

I think in another sense, they've also gone for "SoC aesthetic"... that is to say, he looks pretty consistent with the simple stylings of the other big combiners they've released.

http://i.imgur.com/uyvn62Z.jpg

My preorder is in anyway... with any luck, the last Voltron i'll ever have to buy. Who am i kidding :o

[aching878]

http://i.imgur.com/uyvn62Z.jpg



oh good o SOC.. I've been contemplating on building up my SOC bots and those 2 are pretty much on my list to get (already ordered SOC golion)... and a few more...

but some have gone up in $ sooo much since their release.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Since they've made Voltron GX-71 before announcing what GX-70 will be... it'll probably end up being a recolour, so maybe a chance to get one of the older combiners.

[drifand]

Good points kurt about it being screen accurate. I guess it was just being adjusted to mad toys voltron I was expecting the same.

Godsigma has not been reissued whereas godmas deltanius had.
They are missing a lot of potential soc as gurren Leggan would easily be a seller which I bought the konami one as I didn't bother to wait. Guardian is missed, and s lot of sentai combining are missed

I do prefer the blue lion on this one as it pops. High chance of me displaying it as individual lions.

I think soc has slowed down way too much almost like one or two a year.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Now this is a good pose!

http://i.imgur.com/VA3ufRL.jpg

[drifand]

Btw numbers looks to be decals as shown in tamashii web
And this is called Voltron not golion on the stand.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Dengeki Hobby got a look at a verrry loose test shot at Wonderfest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO8apQ3__OQ&t=196m24s

Shows the diecast content - the announcer says it's heavy, but it doesn't look like it has as much as KoB. It looks like the connections will be pretty solid. Yellow and Blue Lion appear to have midsection joints, which should be good for posing Voltron - they also have fold out heelspurs for more balance. Lion heads look to have much more movement too

Btw the last 20 minutes of this vid has some Super Ginrai and Diaclone prototype footage too

[aching878]

Very loose test shot is an understatement lol, I guess their only good copy was sent to SDCC

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Dengeki Hobby got a look at a verrry loose test shot at Wonderfest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO8apQ3__OQ&t=196m24s

Shows the diecast content - the announcer says it's heavy, but it doesn't look like it has as much as KoB. It looks like the connections will be pretty solid. Yellow and Blue Lion appear to have midsection joints, which should be good for posing Voltron - they also have fold out heelspurs for more balance. Lion heads look to have much more movement too

Btw the last 20 minutes of this vid has some Super Ginrai and Diaclone prototype footage too
Wow, that was interesting.
Wrist swivels.
man that woman's voice is bloody annoying!!

[Trent]

$&@!!!

I just went to preorder and Premium Collectibles has sold out. HLJ is on order stop too.

I am Jack's bitter disappointment :(

[drifand]

$&@!!!

I just went to preorder and Premium Collectibles has sold out. HLJ is on order stop too.

I am Jack's bitter disappointment :(

Wait a bit I am sure I can find one.
A friend had ordered one through me from amiami, if he drops it I let you know too.

[kurdt_the_goat]

On display at Akiba Showroom (http://tamashii.jp/akiba_sr/?p=2962):

http://i.imgur.com/0CzxUgp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LugO1eD.png

[twincobra]

Glad I got my pre order in! Looks great.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

That cool pose.

That shiny sword.

Those black lion ears not correctly set up.....

Almost

[kurdt_the_goat]

Another pic

http://i.imgur.com/zZnR1T4.jpg

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Me likey.

I hope with all these pre-orders selling out everywher, they then go and make us a Legendary Defenders Votron SOC.

I love the look of that guy!

I guess as soon as Netflix make it available in Japan, Japanese ppl will go for it too!

[kurdt_the_goat]

Apparently Playmates has the license for Legendary Defender toys next year. Only took half an episode before I was a googlin' for that info! You weren't half wrong, it's a pretty dang good show! Just the right amount of homage and some awesome new designs... Though I could do without comic relief butler guy and his accent!

Bandai though, they can keep themselves busy with a Vehicle Voltrom please :)

[jazzcomp]

If anyone has a spare and would like to sell, I'll take it.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Apparently Playmates has the license for Legendary Defender toys next year. Only took half an episode before I was a googlin' for that info! You weren't half wrong, it's a pretty dang good show! Just the right amount of homage and some awesome new designs... Though I could do without comic relief butler guy and his accent!

Bandai though, they can keep themselves busy with a Vehicle Voltrom please :)
Playmates license for legendary defender... That doesn't fill me with confidence, he says as he looks over his half painted Ninja Turtles toys from playmates.
I have my official Vehicle VOltron thanks. Don't want to double up on too many of these pricey buggers.

I like the butler. ALthough he is a BIT over the top. I think Lance provides a decent amount of comic relief, but I'm glad he's there. The butler is voiced by Rhys Darby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Darby), from Flight of the Conchords.
Slightly off topic, but LD I think is a rather well paced show. Leaving it at that to avoid spoilers.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Someone has taken a stack of close up photos of the display here (http://toho.seesaa.net/article/440833834.html). Christmas seems so far away :(

[Trent]

YouTube (https://youtu.be/3gzQnnASAG4) review.

Don't like that guy.

But that Voltron is looking mighty fine! The lions legs are on ball joints so they have outward movement!! And they can sit. I'm pumped.

I didn't watch the transformation because I want to see how they do it myself but it seems pretty solid.

[drifand]

YouTube (https://youtu.be/3gzQnnASAG4) review.

Don't like that guy.

But that Voltron is looking mighty fine! The lions legs are on ball joints so they have outward movement!! And they can sit. I'm pumped.

I didn't watch the transformation because I want to see how they do it myself but it seems pretty solid.

Matt alt is a well known vintage Japanese toy collector, my brother knows him well. Unfortunately he is paid not to bash the toy. So it is a bias review.

One thing was the hand lions tails are recommended to be removed.
A bit of a downer actually. Bandai says don't do it even if can.

[Trent]

Matt alt is a well known vintage Japanese toy collector, my brother knows him well. Unfortunately he is paid not to bash the toy. So it is a bias review.

One thing was the hand lions tails are recommended to be removed.
A bit of a downer actually. Bandai says don't do it even if can.

Of course it's a bias review. If there was even a whiff of him bagging it they wouldn't have given it to him.

Despite that, it still looks great. Glad I have one preordered.

[drifand]

Of course it's a bias review. If there was even a whiff of him bagging it they wouldn't have given it to him.

Despite that, it still looks great. Glad I have one preordered.

Sadly I am very against bias reviews it sets the wrong expectations when you get the toy. I know of such reviewer who just talks about the plus side and brainwashed you in buying it.

Not sure he even touched the madtoys version as anyone here will compare it against soc.

Jebus the soc power rangers is so expensive and I don't even feel as excited as this piece here.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Don't like that guy.

But that Voltron is looking mighty fine! The lions legs are on ball joints so they have outward movement!! And they can sit. I'm pumped.

I didn't watch the transformation because I want to see how they do it myself but it seems pretty solid.
Likewise, He's kind of annoying.


Jebus the soc power rangers is so expensive and I don't even feel as excited as this piece here.
Same price as Voltron

[drifand]

Likewise, He's kind of annoying.

Same price as Voltron

No apparently amiami sells it higher than what Voltron was and so were other stores.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Same retail price, but yeah for some reason the stores are charging more, 1500Y more at Amiami according my Voltron preorder. I went through that Rakuten checkout for Megazord so quick i didn't even notice (the price, or evidently which store i was actually buying it from :o )

Good thing i did though, one day after showing up, and now anywhere that still has stock is charging whatever they want.

[Trent]

Can't say I'm liking the Playmates Legendary Defender (https://twitter.com/lionforge/status/784590972604809217) release.

Maybe if it was $50...

[drifand]

Can't say I'm liking the Playmates Legendary Defender (https://twitter.com/lionforge/status/784590972604809217) release.

Maybe if it was $50...

Easy pass for me.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Can't say I'm liking the Playmates Legendary Defender (https://twitter.com/lionforge/status/784590972604809217) release.

Maybe if it was $50...

I think I'll wait for a SOC Legendary Defender. I've only got, what 30 years to save up for it!:o:D