Ninninger First Catalog Images!

Sentai · 12-09-2014, 08:32 PM

If i get nothing else, I will own UFOMaru.

FirenOh · 12-09-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Golden King

Concerning The BOA like figs maybe the normal figures BOJ sells have dismal sales through out the years while the BOA figures did well in US markets so maybe they are trying out the BOA style to gather mare sales for the figure line. Granted this is a speculation as I do not know the sales numbers for the toys

I guess, but I think the main reason the TQG figures didn't sell well was due too the popular of the show at the time, and because the gimmick didn't translate too well to the toys.

Fish Sandwich · 12-09-2014, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golden King

Concerning The BOA like figs maybe the normal figures BOJ sells have dismal sales through out the years while the BOA figures did well in US markets so maybe they are trying out the BOA style to gather mare sales for the figure line. Granted this is a speculation as I do not know the sales numbers for the toys

Given that Sentai stopped having proper action figures for half a decade, I'd imagine that's a pretty safe bet. Making something cheaper is certainly liable to help sales, but don't try explaining that to the Sentai purists.

At any rate, I'm digging the Ninninger stuff a fair bit. I'm in the weird position of really liking ToQ-Oh, so Shurikenjin isn't clicking with me as much as it should.
Other than that though, it looks fun. Can't wait to see videos of them.

Den-O · 12-09-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

Given that Sentai stopped having proper action figures for half a decade, I'd imagine that's a pretty safe bet. Making something cheaper is certainly liable to help sales, but don't try explaining that to the Sentai purists.

At any rate, I'm digging the Ninninger stuff a fair bit. I'm in the weird position of really liking ToQ-Oh, so Shurikenjin isn't clicking with me as much as it should.
Other than that though, it looks fun. Can't wait to see videos of them.

Was that really necessary? It has nothing to do with Sentai purism so don't bring that drama in here. It has to do with those being awful toys. The BOA 5" line is pathetic and releasing something like that in Japan when just this year we had Norikae Change ToQgers, kind of sucks. It's sad to see BOJ begin to make toys similar in quality to BOA. I know BOA figs have their collector's, but I honestly do not understand a regression in quality and design like that.

Kiryu · 12-09-2014, 10:06 PM

Were the Norikae Change figures really that bad?

Noga87 · 12-09-2014, 10:10 PM

Those Zords are wacky and still pretty awesome to totally work!

Den-O · 12-09-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiryu

Were the Norikae Change figures really that bad?

They weren't that bad in all honesty. So it shocks me they'd be replaced by such mediocre figures by comparison. They had multiple points of articulation, a ton of accessories, and a working number change gimmick in the chests and helmets. These new figures for Ninninger aren't much cheaper either, only by a couple hundred yen. So it makes the change over all the more confusing to me.

xSkullheartx · 12-09-2014, 10:16 PM

Did anyone else notice that the elephant head mecha kinda has the same "problem" the ToQ-Oh did?

LOST Cybertronian · 12-09-2014, 10:44 PM

A ninja, dragon, dump truck, and a train walk into a bar...

Dr Kain · 12-10-2014, 01:08 AM

Am I the only one that finds the mech to be way too bulky?

12-09-2014, 09:42 PM	#302
FirenOh A Stingray With Bad Taste Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: LOMAM Posts: 98	Quote: Originally Posted by Golden King Concerning The BOA like figs maybe the normal figures BOJ sells have dismal sales through out the years while the BOA figures did well in US markets so maybe they are trying out the BOA style to gather mare sales for the figure line. Granted this is a speculation as I do not know the sales numbers for the toys I guess, but I think the main reason the TQG figures didn't sell well was due too the popular of the show at the time, and because the gimmick didn't translate too well to the toys. __________________

12-09-2014, 09:55 PM	#303
Fish Sandwich The Immortal King Tasty Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Every diner you've ever been to. Posts: 4,013	Quote: Originally Posted by Golden King Concerning The BOA like figs maybe the normal figures BOJ sells have dismal sales through out the years while the BOA figures did well in US markets so maybe they are trying out the BOA style to gather mare sales for the figure line. Granted this is a speculation as I do not know the sales numbers for the toys Given that Sentai stopped having proper action figures for half a decade, I'd imagine that's a pretty safe bet. Making something cheaper is certainly liable to help sales, but don't try explaining that to the Sentai purists. At any rate, I'm digging the Ninninger stuff a fair bit. I'm in the weird position of really liking ToQ-Oh, so Shurikenjin isn't clicking with me as much as it should. Other than that though, it looks fun. Can't wait to see videos of them. __________________

12-09-2014, 09:58 PM	#304
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich Given that Sentai stopped having proper action figures for half a decade, I'd imagine that's a pretty safe bet. Making something cheaper is certainly liable to help sales, but don't try explaining that to the Sentai purists. At any rate, I'm digging the Ninninger stuff a fair bit. I'm in the weird position of really liking ToQ-Oh, so Shurikenjin isn't clicking with me as much as it should. Other than that though, it looks fun. Can't wait to see videos of them. Was that really necessary? It has nothing to do with Sentai purism so don't bring that drama in here. It has to do with those being awful toys. The BOA 5" line is pathetic and releasing something like that in Japan when just this year we had Norikae Change ToQgers, kind of sucks. It's sad to see BOJ begin to make toys similar in quality to BOA. I know BOA figs have their collector's, but I honestly do not understand a regression in quality and design like that. __________________

12-09-2014, 10:06 PM	#305
Kiryu TN's Resident Gunpla Nut Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8,955	Were the Norikae Change figures really that bad? __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV And Toei couldn't care less. You aren't the target audience, get over it. Twitter: @KiryuDX

12-09-2014, 10:15 PM	#307
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiryu Were the Norikae Change figures really that bad? They weren't that bad in all honesty. So it shocks me they'd be replaced by such mediocre figures by comparison. They had multiple points of articulation, a ton of accessories, and a working number change gimmick in the chests and helmets. These new figures for Ninninger aren't much cheaper either, only by a couple hundred yen. So it makes the change over all the more confusing to me. __________________