The other thing is that you need all 5 of the pilot figures to be able to have the full Blazing Sword.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2
Each pilot comes with a piece of it (Not counting Sven).
And you HAVE to have the Blazing Sword.
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The other thing is that you need all 5 of the pilot figures to be able to have the full Blazing Sword.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2
Each pilot comes with a piece of it (Not counting Sven).
And you HAVE to have the Blazing Sword.
oh . i didn't realize. i wouldn't care if i had the pilots or not.. but not having the blazing sword. well.... i don't think voltron ever managed to win a fight without it. ( maybe twice :rolleyes:)
thinking about it, i need to get swords for the old matchbox voltrons now
bring on the second run....pleeeease
Good sir, I would gladly buy said pilots off you. (It's frustrating me because I want another set of pilots for display purposes, or at least a second Lance. Yeah, I know, I should be happy with one).Quote:
Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2
And the blazing sword piece is actually included in the box with the pilot, along with a key, which is just.....well, it just is. You can use it as a stand for the pilot, as it has a peg on it. Not really all that practical though, as the key's pretty big.
But yeah. Without all 5 of the regular pilots, you'll have an incomplete blazing sword. It's good that you don't need the Sven, at least.
I can't really say much about how good or bad the sword is, seeing I only have one piece at this stage.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...382_resize.jpg
Random pic, just cos.
In case it matters to anyone, here's the specific breakdown for the yellow lion set (all in US dollars):
Lion and pilot set - $55 US
International shipping - $15.55US
I reckon its such a limited run tight now because they weren't too sure how it owuld go. I'd be surprised if they never released them again.
So, if I read this correctly, no pilots = no sword at all, not even an unblazing sword? That would suck.
To be honest, the cost doesn't seem all that much considering the soze of each toy. I'd be up for it, if I had the cash spare. Heck, I probably spent more on my original vehicle force voltron a while back.
they are popping up now..(thanks to the links sent) but i think the cheapest landed is around 120-130...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
i don't know whether to wait and see or just pay it:confused:
could they release them again?
Absolutely. I KNOW I spent more on my original Vehicle Force Voltron (worth every cent, it's absolutely mint).Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
And you're correct - no pilots, no sword. However, you can't buy the lions without the pilots anyway. (Only exception is Sven, who is subscription only. He doesn't come with a sword piece)
Here's how it's broken up - http://thefwoosh.com/wp-content/uplo...-card-back.jpg
lovable and long lasting..... good ol hunk:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Cat
Actually I think the black lion will come with a standard (not lighty-flashy) sword and shield. At least that's what i've seen in promo pics.
Yup. pics in this link here-
http://www.govoltronforce.com/2012/0...tor-night.html
Ah, that's neat.
Of course it also doesn't make a lot of sense, seeing the lions come with the pilots anyway.
But more display options are always a great thing.
I'd be annoyed spending over 200 bucks to get a Voltron with just the Sword.
And fans would've screamed bloody murder if the chose not to buy the pilots
(But why would you)
I realise the shield isn't canon, but I want it.
Didn't the shield get used as a shuriken? Oh, I might be getting confuesd with Vehicle V...
I'd like to see a retail release of some Voltron as well. Is the new cartoon still going?
I think the new cartoon just finished its first season.
Mattel had a sweet looking Voltron based on the animated look at SDCC.
I hope that sees release somehow, but I'm not very confident.
Personally, I can't even watch the new cartoon. The animation is just that bad.
A friend of mine has kids who absolutely love it though. They also hate Thundercats.
Strange because they're complete opposites in terms of animation quality, but the kids love the one with the worse animation.
I don't remember a shield.. i remember the helicopter blades from (vehicle voltron) his shoulders.. i think he threw them around a bitQuote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
Video review of Yellow Lion for those interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMoJ0...8eFAAAAAAAADAA
The comparison next to Fort Max really puts this things size into perspective.
Huuuuuuge!
Not quite. The final episode of the first season airs in a few days' time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
I'm confused.
I'm still awaiting my yellow lion set, which is still well within normal timeframes.
I just received not one, but TWO emails from Mattycollector stating my subscription was being charged, and shipment sent out shortly.
Did everyone else get the same thing?
I'm really confused, as surely the next lion set isn't ready yet??
I received the same two emails. I believe it's yet another screw up. This sort of thing has already happened like 2-3 times in recent months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
Just make sure that they are not charging your credit card for nothing since they are that criminally incompetent.
Here's my story, which is posted at the Matty Customer Service forum. See what happens.
Here's my full story, and is the exact text I put into the Matty thread.
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I received two emails from you guys today.
The text is copied below. Now, I only have one subscription with you guys, which is for Voltron. I was charged for yellow lion, and it has shipped. I haven't received it yet, but considering I'm in Australia, it's still within a normal postage timeframe.
This was the email, which I received two of: ''Hi (my name here),
Here's a friendly reminder that it's time for your club subscriptions from MattyCollector.com to automatically renew.
That means your card will be charged and you can look for your shipment to leave our warehouse in the next several days. We'll send a shipment confirmation email once it does so you know it's on its way.
Have questions? Just give us a call at 877-GO-MATTY or email us at MattyCollector.CS@digitalriver.com.
Thanks for being a MattyCollector.com customer!
Customer Service''
So considering yellow lion has only just gone out, what is this? I emailed asking that, to the email address stated.
Here's my text from that email: ''Hi, my name is (me), and my email is (my email address) ,
and my address is Australia.
I received two emails (both were the same, but I only have one
subscription with you guys, which is Voltron) stating that it was time
for my club subscriptions to renew.
It then said it'd be leaving the warehouse shortly after the charge.
Yet I don't know what this is.
My yellow lion set was paid for, and is on its way over to me. I haven't
received it yet, but red lion took 3 weeks, so it's still well within
timeframe.
So what is the charge now that you emailed me about?
I'm confused.
Clarification would be appreciated.
Thank you,
(Me)''
Nice and easy, right. You're going to be charging me, can you please just let me know what it is you're charging it for, and why the email was duplicated, as I only have a single subscription for Voltron.
This was their response: ''Dear (me),
Thank you for contacting the MattyCollector.com online store.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, we are unable to
assist you with this issue at the MattyCollector.com online store.
Please contact customer support at:
1-800-524-TOYS (1-800-524-8697)
Sincerely,
Jacqueline D.
MattyCollector.com online store
Customer Service
mattycollector.cs@digitalriver.com
Email ID: 22424255''
Seriously? You can't tell me what you're charging me for?? What the hell?
And considering I bluntly stated I'm in Australia, why respond by telling me to call? I'm not incurring massive charges for me to call the US, not to mention the inconvenience of having to call at an inconvenient hour due to time zone differences.
If you can't tell me why you're charging me, what it's for, then you have NO business being in business.
I wasn't asking some highly detailed question. I can't see how this could be any more basic an enquiry.
I'm seriously not happy, and am considering cancelling and putting more money to non-Mattel products, and just quitting this Voltron subscription if this is the unprofessional business I'll have to deal with for the rest of the year.
Can you please explain the actions of this CS rep, and tell me just what the heck it is you're charging me for, and why is there a possibility of it happening twice?
And why such a stupid and inane response from your supposed customer service rep? How is that in any way acceptable, considering I blatantly said I'm Aussie, yet I'm told to call a phone number in the vain hope they are able to read?
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In case it's not obvious, I'm incredibly pissed off right now.
That sucks dude, I hope it is all sorted out. That stuff is frustrating as all hell.
It's not like I was asking for something difficult, like the exact chemical composition of each bit of plastic on each lion.
They're charging me, okay, so.....what are you charging me for?
Yet that simple question is apparently too difficult.
If you can't tell me what you're charging me for, don't be surprised that I'm pissed and liable to get even more pissed that you expect me to just blindly accept the charges.
Unbelievable.
that response is total BS. You should ask for thier manager.
Tho the 1800 number is a free call, I too would be pissed ata reply like that. Its as if they cant be bothered to look into your case and just give you some number to call.
Hope everything gets sorted. I have heard nothing but bad things about mattel and this voltron.. good thing I passed it up.
The people at support can be total morons so I would suggest sending another email and keeping it as simple and short as possible or they will get confused.
The 1800 number is only free for the US. International calls get charged at the international rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by VGMStudios
Dear Cat,
Thank you for contacting Matty Collector.
We apologize for any inconvenience. We have investigated this issue and
confirmed that you can ignore the e-mail you received. We have verified
with our internal departments that everything is working correctly and
your Club Lion Force subscription will renew in June as intended.
Please let me know if you do not receive any notifications before the
15th of June.
In regards to the figure that is being released in June, it is Green
Lion and Pidge, and the cost of the figure will be 50 USD + shipping and
handling. We have confirmed that you only have one subscription for
Club Lion Force.
If we can be of further assistance, please reply to this message. When
replying, please be sure to include this and any other pertinent
correspondence in your message.
Sincerely,
Brady O.
Digital River
Customer Service
Case ID 22424255
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Sigh.
I'm glad they followed up on this after I posted at the MattyCollector forums, but why couldn't I have been told that the first time?
Ugh.
Yellow lion arrived just now!
No time to open it, but hopefully I'll have some pics up tonight.
Hurry up and shirk your responsibilities and post some pics THEN hop in it and take it for a drive :cool: but for now SHIRK!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
Alright, here we go.
Usual disclaimer about me being terrible at taking photos, and having a messy desk.
I've used the same Wheeljack for size comparison.
I've also used the same cat. She's loose but in fairly good condition, and for once, was able to sit still for more than 2 minutes.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m.../IMG_1442s.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m.../IMG_1452s.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m.../IMG_1440s.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m.../IMG_1462s.jpg
So all up, pretty nice.
I'm really concerned about space though. I don't have enough room for these monstrosities!
i can help you can store them at my house i can make room :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Cat
Heh.
I have to admit, a large part of me is questioning whether or not I should keep them.
It's already a pain in the ass, and that's at 40% completion!
I think I may end up keeping the pilot and stand, and I don't know about the lions: sell them as I get them, wait and sell it all as a complete Voltron, or making an agreement with someone, that they'll purchase the lions as they arrive, and I just keep pilot and stand (and the pilots alternate head).
I think there are a lot of people with no interest in the pilots, so maybe I'll find someone.
This is a great line, but I just can't give it the display room it needs.
I will take your lions :D They look great and I cant wait to see them combined. :D
I know it's going to look amazing when complete. The lions by themselves look incredible. These sets are what we remember out childhood ones as being: awesome looking and huge.
But yeah, I'm starting to think that I just don't have the space for a two foot high Voltron.
I haven't made any decision yet (to be honest, I'm still not sure of the best way for me to sell them all in a fair, open, and honest manner).
If it comes down to it and Vert doesn't need them i'll take em..Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
highly unlikely i know
Great line? Haha. I guess you guys don't read what collectionDx has to say about these horrible lions. I'm so glad I didn't spend any money on these things. Qc is terrible from what I've seen.
My opinion is simply that: my opinion.
I make no claim to be the arbiter of good judgement (I have been watching horrible cheap shark movies all week. I love Action Masters. I liked the Cybertron series.).
Anyway, again, just to let people know. I got charged today for Pidge and green lion set.
Even though it's an arm, therefore one of the smallest lions, it was the most expensive so far, clocking in at $66.65AU.
This is due to the fluctuation of the Aussie dollar, of course. But still, interesting to keep in mind.
Hey Cat, be sure to post some pics & thoughts on the Black Lion once he's released; He's the one I'm most looking forward to learning about. ;):cool:
Oh yeah! +1 on this!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
I definitely will.
I also think that once fully assembled, I'll put him in the car with me so I can use the carpool lane...
Nice.:cool:
And if the cops pull you over it'll be ok because I'll actually be sitting in the black lion sitting in your car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat