Evangelion

[Dkaris]

Do any of you guys collect any of the eva toys? over the past 5 years brands such as Kaiyodo and Bandai have begone producing different versions of the evangelions.
Kaiyodo produced units 00 - 05 in their reviltech line, while Bandai have released die cast soul of chogokin versions. So, anyone have any? are they any good?

[Lord_Zed]

I thought we already had a thread like this, but perhaps not.

Over the years I've collected some Eva stuff, Including the Bandai High Grade kits, the first run Kaiyodo figures and some Revoltech. I should point out aside from the Revoltechs I bought all these guys at end of the 90's and early 00's

My opinions below.

Bandai High grade Eva kits.
These are nice enough model kits, fairly poseable, the arm joint is covered by soft rubber sleeves to look show accurate, its a nice gimmick but limits arm articulation. The back of the eva model opens up and reveals a removable entry plug. They are larger than most of the other Eva options. As a kit they require a bit of work to put together, as well as some paint. Being models they are more fragile than toys. I had a few but sold most of them because I didn't want to double up after collecting a whole lot of Kaiyodo figures.

Bandai also produced some smaller cheaper regular grade kits too, avoid them like the plague, they have no redeeming features at all.

Kaiyodo Eva Figures (not Revoltech)
The large Kaiyodo figures are probably still among my favourites. They are impressively sculpted and have excellent paintjobs. There articulation is limited compared to the Bandai kits, however their joints are cut in such a way they they can be posed in action poses, and the original sets all had pictures on the back showing the various poses on offer. generally speaking (as is common with Kaiyodo, early figures weren't that great but they improved over time. As the such Eva 01 figure is lacking in arm articulation, while the Eva 02 movie edition figure is a work of art. I'm particularly a fan of the hideous battle damage options the eva series units sport. Kaiyodo is very good at doing battle damage. This figures don't play well, but they display excellently, and are best thought of as poseable statues. It's not all good though they plastic pins they use for the joints become fragile with age, and I've had one or two break on me.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd31/zedkaiser/Minatures%20and%20toys/100_1032.jpg
Get your Knife outta my head.

Kaiyodo Revoltech.
I only really have one of these to talk about. As I'm satisfied with my previous collection I'm only really interested in the new movie exclusive Eva's and therefore only know about second generation Eva Revoltechs (first gen is different). I did buy Eva 03 movie ED though as it's my favourite. It's nice enough, not quite as large and impressive as the old figures, but more poesable. While the Bandai kit technically had more torso joints, the Revoltech still has a greater degree of movement. Paint is decent, though not as nice as the old Kaiyodo figures. One feature I like is they have stuck a wire in the fuel line that attaches to the back of the Eva so you can pose that too. Unfortunately my Eva 03 took a tumble of the bookcase and broke it's wing, so I can't comment to much on durability, having said that It's the only Revoltech I've broken do far, and I have quite a bit. Technically I also have the You (can) not Advance Eva 01 berserk version, and Eva Series Revoltechs MIB too, but I'm saving them for when I see the movie.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd31/zedkaiser/Minatures%20and%20toys/P1010272.jpg
Display stand with extra height attachment = aerial kicks.

Bandai Chogokin
I don't have any of these, the figures I have are enough. From pics they seem to combine some of the display aspects of the Kaiyodo figures with the joint system and gimmicks of the model kits. They are rather pricey though and Bandai are always releasing new versions with updated more accurate sculpts. generaly speaking Chogokin is good though, but i don't like Eva's that much.

[autobreadticon]

don't mean to brag but these two evangelion PVCs are superb
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3839541046_f677820ab2_m.jpg
not really into collecting evangelion but two toys i definitely hope to get in the near future

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3272216137_cb8dd4e8a9.jpg
http://static.hlj.com/images/upl/upl34001_2.jpg

http://www.hlj.com/product/UPL34001

interested to know what PVCs you guys would get if you had the chance

[Dkaris]

The only Revoltechs i got were unit 01 and 02 from when they were first released back in oh... 2006ish? I was kind of disappointed with them, the plastic seems very bendy, almost like rubber, the detail wasnt bad but some paint apps were poor. I also have one of the Bandai Soul specs, teh Unit 01 awakening (purple, with orange-red highlights insteads of green) Im in love with that figure. I dont really care that its not all die cast like the earlier chogokins, but it definately makes up for it in poseability, detail and accessories. Also waiting for the robot damashii unit 01 release.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I have Units 00 (Blue version) and 01 from the Kaiyodo line and want to get my hands on 02 and 03 at some point.

[GoktimusPrime]

I bought _one_ Evangelion toy in Japan. It wasn't terribly exciting and it's since been stolen. :( I have several other EVA toys, but I didn't pay for any of them (they're all gifts from other people) - including small pewter statues of Rei and Asuka mounted on wooden bases which I've been told are quite rare. :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Yeh, a freind got me one of Rei's unit when the show was first out in Japan. It has some cool acceseroies, but I have never played with it much. Might drag it out and have a look later on. Looks nice, not sure about articulation though.

[Dkaris]

I built up one of the HG bandai eva unit 01 model kits last week. A very exciting build that only took a few hours. The articulation is excellent, including a double jointed neck, double jointed waist, lots of articulation in the legs, knees and ankles as well as shoulders, arms and hands. Also the shoulder pad parts are move able. The kit stands about 8 or 9 inches tall, comes with the gattling gun thing from the first new movie, as well as a prog knife and pallet rifle, umbilical cord and entry plug.

The cool thing about this kit is its pretty detailed, and doesnt really need any painting to make it look good. (apart from the weapons, tehy need a paint =])

I dunno about you guys, but i really dont like the new version of unit 02, the white on the arms... the jetpacks and the horn thing on the head. it just doesnt sit well with me. I like the look of the new revoltech unit 02 "beast" but i think a chogokin or robot damashii would be a better alternative to a revo.

[valkyrie_76]

Yeah I'm a sucker for anything Evangelion. Things from Revoltech, figurines to the anime cels. Damn things are making me poor but at least they make my room look good :D

[Dkaris]

i know its a long shot, but has anyone seen, or know of any where that sells the Bandai Tamashii Soul spec evangelions? i think unit 00(blue ) was XS-09 and unit 02 was XS-08 im really trying to hunt these up, but im not willing to pay $400 on ebay for unit 02

[Magnus]

i know its a long shot, but has anyone seen, or know of any where that sells the Bandai Tamashii Soul spec evangelions? i think unit 00(blue ) was XS-09 and unit 02 was XS-08 im really trying to hunt these up, but im not willing to pay $400 on ebay for unit 02

Last time I checked, Hobby Dream on George St (Capitol Square) has XS-13 (Unit One from Evangelion 2.0). I can't remember the exact price, but it should be less than $150. They're the only place in Sydney that I know for a fact have them in stock.

I generally get my Evas online, though - I've seen a few XS-09s (Unit Zero in blue) on eBay. There's also XS-03 (Unit One from Evangelion 1.0) and XS-04 (Unit Zero from Evangelion 1.0).

XS-01 (Unit One from the original series) has been reported as having easily broken (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/toyark/166692-best-evangelion-unit-01-a.html) hip joints, (http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,160821) something which was corrected in later Evas, including a reissue of XS-01 (XS-01R). If you're not fussed about getting the Rebuild version as opposed to the original version, I recommend XS-03 - it has an awesome Eva-sized gatling gun!

[Dkaris]

I have the XS-13. Excellent figure. The only thing i'll advise you on with Hobby Dream, i know for a fact some of their revoltechs and figmas are fake, i dont know about their eva stuff or the gundam kits. Hobbyco also have the Eva model kits as well. I think ill get XS-09 off of Ebay

[Magnus]

I can't help but wonder how XS-08 managed to get as rare as it did - Unit Zero and Unit One from the same line are still relatively easy to find.

Here's a couple that might be worth following up:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010CHF6E/ref=asc_df_B0010CHF6E1161605?tag=stylefeeder-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B0010CHF6E&linkCode=asn

http://plamoya.com/en/tamashi-spec-xs08-evangelion-02-p-2223.html?cPath=60

http://www.shopwiki.com/_Evangelion%3A+Soul+of+Chogokin+EVA+Unit+02+%28Red %29+Tamashii+Special+XS-08+Action+Figure?s=1325&o=298081143&

[Dkaris]

thanks mate, ive seen plamoya and the bottom links, no luck there but i think ill see if i can ship one to my girens in US (amazon wont ship toys to AUS) and see if my friend can ship it on for me, also in other Eva news, the robot damashii Unit 02 beast has been announced. will be out later this year.

[Magnus]

Glad to be of help :)

Good to know that the Robot Damashii line is turning out some interesting pieces. I'm holding out for the SOC Spec release of Rebuild's Unit Two, myself...

On the topic of Robot Damashii Evas, there's a limited release version of Unit Zero out:

http://www.gundammodelkits.com/limited-robot-damashii-side-eva-eva-unit-00-kai.html

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamashii-Robot-Soul-Evangelion-EVA-00-Kai-Action-Figure-/140422835269?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b1da6c45

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamashii-Robot-Soul-Evangelion-EVA-00-Kai-Action-Figure-/250664274307?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5cc14983

[Dkaris]

Glad to be of help :)

Good to know that the Robot Damashii line is turning out some interesting pieces. I'm holding out for the SOC Spec release of Rebuild's Unit Two, myself...


Has a SOC rebuild 02 been announced? i'd be keen for that

[Magnus]

No announcements (sorry!) - I just figured (and am hopeful) that it would released sooner or later, given that other Evas from Rebuild have been done, in which case I'd definitely be up for it. It won't be XS-14 or XS-15, though:

http://reggiocomics.blogspot.com/2010/07/soul-spec-xs-14-xd-02-dragonar-2-xs-15.html

[Dkaris]

my eva 2.22 pack came today, it has the dvd. with english subs, an eva 01 tote bag and a unit 00 laser light that displays reis head =]

[Lord_Zed]

Awesome that movie rocks.

Gotta love Mari and the beast.

Now when is someone going to make a toy of the Mark 6?

[Dkaris]

Awesome that movie rocks.

Gotta love Mari and the beast.

Now when is someone going to make a toy of the Mark 6?

I love how they put mari in that film as an entirely new, fresh character, but she fits in so well. Za beasto is awsome. I'm probably going to get a figma Mari and a robot damashi beast.

As for when will we see unit 06? well considering how long it will be before 3.0 is released and that according to the mayans the world is meant to end in 2012 (i like to think of it as third impact =]) probably never!! Although i thought there was a unit 06 revoltech released in very limited numbers for a toy festival, maybe wonderfest or whatever it was? i'll investigave further.

[Lord_Zed]

The Beast and Mari are popular sellers I think, I barely found the Revoltech one in Japan, was pretty much sold out everywhere. The Bandai one will no doubt be the same.

Still not sure If I want a Mari figure, I like the aura of mystery around here though, (who does she really work for).

A Mark 6 figure is inevitable, I'm just suprised no one's released one based on the glimpse we've seen in an atempt to make a few bucks. Then they release a revised accurate version when the 3rd movie is out.

[Dkaris]

Yeah, different forums ive been on seem to indicate that mari and the beast are popular, but id really rather the mari figma, it comes with the eva cockpit which i think is a great accessory. hopefully with the release of the next movie we see some figures of kawouru and shinji

[Magnus]

Lucky - you guys have already seen 2.0. I'll see if I can go to the Reel Anime screening, otherwise I'll wait for the official English release...

Found this on eBay if you're interested - the limited 400% sync version of XS-01: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Yahoo-x-Bandai-Evangelion-Eva-01-400-version-/260633870366?cmd=ViewItem&pt=FR_YO_JeuxJouets_FigurineHerosSoldats&hash=item3caefd401e

[Magnus]

If anyone's interested, Hobbyco QVB has Robot Spirits Eva-02 ('The Beast') for $35.50.

Dkaris, did you manage to get that Chogokin Spec Eva-02? There's a few in Japan on eBay now if you're still looking:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bandai-Tamashii-Spec-XS-08-Evangelion-EVA-02-Figure-/320630984134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa7188dc6

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bandai-Tamashii-Spec-XS-08-Evangelion-EVA-02-Figure-/160485883149?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255db43d0d

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bandai-Tamashii-Spec-XS-08-Evangelion-EVA-02-Figure-/270652929924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f042bf784

[Dkaris]

If anyone's interested, Hobbyco QVB has Robot Spirits Eva-02 ('The Beast') for $35.50.

Dkaris, did you manage to get that Chogokin Spec Eva-02? There's a few in Japan on eBay now if you're still looking:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bandai-Tamashii-Spec-XS-08-Evangelion-EVA-02-Figure-/320630984134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa7188dc6

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bandai-Tamashii-Spec-XS-08-Evangelion-EVA-02-Figure-/160485883149?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255db43d0d

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bandai-Tamashii-Spec-XS-08-Evangelion-EVA-02-Figure-/270652929924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f042bf784

I have the RD unit 01 and the unit 02 but not the beast, although i also saw them at hobbyco on tuesday. I havent got the spec 02 yet, i found one on mandarake about a week ago, bought it like a boss, then got an email saying it had been sold, feels bad man.

[Magnus]

Aww, man, sorry to hear that. Are you getting your money back if you haven't already?

[Dkaris]

Yeah I got all that. I now have spec unit 01, unit 01 awakening and blue version of unit 00. All i really need is that god damn unit 02 and the yellow 00 which is easy enough to find. I hope they redo the specs, or a similar line with the release of the next new eva film

[Magnus]

I recently finished a Bandai LM-HG kit of Evangelion Unit One. I deliberately left off the shoulder plates.