Bandai to unveil Soul of Chogokin VOLTRON at SDCC 2016

Den-O · 07-02-2016, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

It could be due to the recent Voltron series being a success.

It is 100% completely unrelated to that shows success. That wouldn't even remotely be possible man. That show came out, what, a month ago? Do you really, honestly think in a month that Bandai threw a prototype of this thing together to have on display at SDCC? No. It's been in the works for a couple of years now. A prototype existed even before the netflix show was revealed to the public. This thing is being produced primarily because this year, 2016, is Golions' 35th Anniversary. Of course it's also marketed with a western audience in mind on top of that, that's a given. But this set being made has nothing whatsoever to do with the netflix show. It just logistically can not possibly have been related to that shows' success and or failure. It wouldn't have any bearing on it.

Paladin · 07-19-2016, 06:28 AM

Behold!

http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/band...E9%AB%98-27cm/

out in December. 30,000 Yen.

Kiwami · 07-19-2016, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

30,000 Yen.

Dr Kain · 07-19-2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

That's cheaper than that third party Grumpy Voltron was going to be.

I'm actually impressed with this because it still looks like the anime as it isn't overly detailed, the lions appear to be able to sit like lions, and it comes with all of their weapons from the show.

The only concern I have is how fragile it is going to be?

ZeoRangerV · 07-19-2016, 11:48 AM

Pass. It looks great but I have nowhere near enough love for the classic Voltron to pay that much.

I'll just wait it out until someone makes a toy of the new one. Might not be this high-end but that's the one I care about.

Kiwami · 07-19-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

I'll just wait it out until someone makes a toy of the new one. Might not be this high-end but that's the one I care about.

I'm hoping for that to happen as well, but Playmates has the licence. We all now what that means.

OptionZero · 07-20-2016, 02:32 AM

the price (and shipping, if i preorder) scared me off

Too bad the SDCC presentation didn't occur before this went up

Kiwami · 07-20-2016, 02:41 AM

Yeah pre-orders are up by the way. I guess they wanted to have this and Harley up before SDCC.

Thessair · 07-20-2016, 03:16 AM

Ordered. But I still really want a Dairugger XV.

GreenPsychoRanger · 07-20-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

If you pay attention to the gif, you'll notice that Grandpa's slippers match the carpet and it makes it look like he's got no feet. XD

07-02-2016, 12:43 AM	#21
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain It could be due to the recent Voltron series being a success. It is 100% completely unrelated to that shows success. That wouldn't even remotely be possible man. That show came out, what, a month ago? Do you really, honestly think in a month that Bandai threw a prototype of this thing together to have on display at SDCC? No. It's been in the works for a couple of years now. A prototype existed even before the netflix show was revealed to the public. This thing is being produced primarily because this year, 2016, is Golions' 35th Anniversary. Of course it's also marketed with a western audience in mind on top of that, that's a given. But this set being made has nothing whatsoever to do with the netflix show. It just logistically can not possibly have been related to that shows' success and or failure. It wouldn't have any bearing on it. __________________ Last edited by Den-O; 07-02-2016 at 12:54 AM..

07-19-2016, 06:28 AM	#22
Paladin Have Zord, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MI Posts: 5,978	Behold! http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/band...E9%AB%98-27cm/ out in December. 30,000 Yen. __________________ TWITTER: Paladin4221 Check out my SALES THREAD Please! Every Little Bit Helps!

07-19-2016, 11:48 AM	#25
ZeoRangerV Kawaii 5-0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 12,851	Pass. It looks great but I have nowhere near enough love for the classic Voltron to pay that much. I'll just wait it out until someone makes a toy of the new one. Might not be this high-end but that's the one I care about. __________________ My Shiny Toy Robots: Toku, Anime & Toy Reviews

07-20-2016, 02:32 AM	#27
OptionZero Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 651	the price (and shipping, if i preorder) scared me off Too bad the SDCC presentation didn't occur before this went up __________________ FOR SALE: Entire collection of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Wizard figures

07-20-2016, 12:24 PM	#30
GreenPsychoRanger Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,645	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiwami If you pay attention to the gif, you'll notice that Grandpa's slippers match the carpet and it makes it look like he's got no feet. XD __________________