Mad Toys King of Beast Infinity Gokin

[VGMStudios]

Cool, hopefully some comparison videos will be out soon.

Now that the Bandai SoC version is out, I guess this one is free to be released too

Exactly my thoughts. They were waiting or werent allowed to release until Bandai released first.

Tho I am not getting the SOC one I too would like to see a comparison of the two.

[drifand]

If version one wise, Bandai has won it hands down. Version two might be interesting. SOC is heavier than Madtoys version.

[VGMStudios]

If version one wise, Bandai has won it hands down. Version two might be interesting. SOC is heavier than Madtoys version.

Well that certainly is your opinion. I believe Madtoys won hands down.
I dont like the legs on the lions in the SOC version. Too skinny.

[drifand]

Well that certainly is your opinion. I believe Madtoys won hands down.
I dont like the legs on the lions in the SOC version. Too skinny.

Ah...but do you have it? See I am not just based on my opinion. Primetime is selling his because he has the SOC and cant justify keeping Madtoys anymore, hence selling it.

Lions mode I cant see how Madtoys win as their legs are just straight whereas Bandai is more articulated.

Anyhow, it is after all an opinion, I based on what I own. If we were to view at accuracy of the anime then there isn't really need to discuss. Madtoys version is good, but I think Bandai wins in overall, the finishing is just a lot more polished.

I am still keeping the Madtoys version just a while longer.

[primetime]

Lions mode I cant see how Madtoys win as their legs are just straight whereas Bandai is more articulated.

As I still have both Madtoys and SOC this statement is indeed correct. Madtoys was good for its time but that time has now passed on to SOC sadly. One of the weakness with Madtoys is that the leg ratchet is too wide - ie. no fine ratchet indents as with SOC so when you try to pose the KOB is either too wide or not at all.

The SOC also has "heels" made of diecast that helps it stand - overall I think Bandai's got it right with Golion. Don't get me wrong KOB isn't bad by any means - it still has flaming sword mind you! which is really cool but now we have more choices which is good in any way.

[VGMStudios]

oh wait.. you are talking about the first version of Madtoys??
OHHH oops my bad! Then yes, I will agree about the legs.

I hope they fix this issue with version 2.0.

[primetime]

oh wait.. you are talking about the first version of Madtoys??
OHHH oops my bad! Then yes, I will agree about the legs.

I hope they fix this issue with version 2.0.

Yeah the first version do you think this will be fixed in V2? Apart from what seems to be mainly cosmetic changes?

[Initial_G]

Starting to see some (long) video reviews appearing online now.

Hoping to see some comparison ones between the new offerings

[drifand]

Just played with Bandai soc voltron and I have to say it is very good.
There are some aspects I like about madtoys version but it is not enough to soc.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Just played with Bandai soc voltron and I have to say it is very good.
There are some aspects I like about madtoys version but it is not enough to soc.

I agree. KOB definitely isn't a slouch in the design aspect. I wonder how it would've turned out if it had official-ness from the start.
Comparing the two, the SOC does some things really well (lion articulation as just one) and the KOb has others nicely covered (no visible screw holes). Both have pros and cons.

Personally I think if one had to choose one over the other, I'd go for the SOC, just beacuse of the extra accessories and articulation of the lions.