S.H. Figuarts (Toku Related) Thread

Tokumonkey · 01-24-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom Stranger

That's probably because it looks like he's drilling his own ass.

Not just me seeing that, right?

You just gave me my first big laugh-out-loud of the weekend. Thanks.

Guyver Spawn · 01-24-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Such a shame Bluefin no longer gives a **** to bring something like this over to the US, he looks awesome.

Having Bluefin releasing Blue Beet would have been nice but it looks like that they are done with releasing Toku web exclusives expect for Godzilla. Vul Shark & Vul Panther probably won't be release in the US despite them releasing Vul Eagle. I would pre-order Vul Shark & Vul Panther but my plate is pretty full at the moment with pre-orders. I need to save up for Otakon signs up in February and start saving up to pay off my April pre-orders.

Shin Henshin · 01-24-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Such a shame Bluefin no longer gives a **** to bring something like this over to the US, he looks awesome.

Yes, because "Not being able to obtain the license" is exactly the same as "Not giving a shit."

You really need to stop seeing the inability for Bluefin to obtain the rights to port figures from certain shows over as them being a lazy, uncaring company. They're in no way the same thing. It's a very narrow-minded assumption.

Red5 · 01-24-2015, 08:09 PM

I thought Saban owned the the rights to some of the metal heroes, KR, and sentai here in the states?

Shin Henshin · 01-24-2015, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Red5

I thought Saban owned the the rights to some of the metal heroes, KR, and sentai here in the states?

In the end it's their choice whether or not to let the license be used or not, same with Toei. So Bluefin can't really do much if they refuse.

To switch things up, decided "screw it" and pre-ordered the Sun Vulcan two-pack on N-Y. After the exchange rates, the price really isn't bad at all with shipping. Plus I have plenty of time to square some cash away since they aren't due out until the Summer.

Guyver Spawn · 01-24-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Red5

I thought Saban owned the the rights to some of the metal heroes, KR, and sentai here in the states?

As far I know, no one in the US owns the rights to Kamen Rider. Saban is not going to make a new one any time soon. Bandai America already said that no American adaption of Kamen Rider is in the making.

MetroPoliceGray · 01-24-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX

You were until you brought it up, now I can't unsee it.

Hehe.

Guyver Spawn · 01-24-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Henshin

Yes, because "Not being able to obtain the license" is exactly the same as "Not giving a shit."

It's not like Bluefin wants to release them. I'm pretty sure Bluefin wants too but they said in the past that Bandai Japan Tamashi Nations is the one who makes the calls on what gets released over here or not. If Tamashi Nations in Japan feels like that there is no interest for Metal Heroes in America then why bother releasing them? At least with Kamen Rider, there's a lot of fan support for subbing it. So more people have discover Kamen Rider thanks to Dragon Knight, Youtube and other social media websites.

Dr Kain · 01-24-2015, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Henshin

Yes, because "Not being able to obtain the license" is exactly the same as "Not giving a shit."

You really need to stop seeing the inability for Bluefin to obtain the rights to port figures from certain shows over as them being a lazy, uncaring company. They're in no way the same thing. It's a very narrow-minded assumption.

I'm sorry, but the attitude of Bluefin over the course of 2014 has given me no reason to believe anything they say anymore. For example, they could have told us right off the bat they weren't doing Gaim instead of saying something 2 weeks BEFORE they came out in Japan. The recent lack of answering questions on Facebook has been frustrating. It's like all they care about now is the money they make rather than customer service.

I was impressed with the customer service, the amount of communication, etc, they were giving to everyone throughout 2012 and 2013 and then in the first quarter of 2014 there just suddenly seemed to be this growing distance between Bluefin and the fanbase.

Talisman · 01-25-2015, 04:03 AM

So Majhost is still down. Anyone know if it's ever going to get sorted out or are we stuck looking elsewhere?

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01-24-2015, 07:25 PM	#13193
Shin Henshin Comin' up OOOs! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: A place where imports are impossible to find, NY Posts: 2,449	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain Such a shame Bluefin no longer gives a **** to bring something like this over to the US, he looks awesome. Yes, because "Not being able to obtain the license" is exactly the same as "Not giving a shit." You really need to stop seeing the inability for Bluefin to obtain the rights to port figures from certain shows over as them being a lazy, uncaring company. They're in no way the same thing. It's a very narrow-minded assumption. __________________

01-24-2015, 09:55 PM	#13195
Shin Henshin Comin' up OOOs! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: A place where imports are impossible to find, NY Posts: 2,449	Quote: Originally Posted by Red5 I thought Saban owned the the rights to some of the metal heroes, KR, and sentai here in the states? In the end it's their choice whether or not to let the license be used or not, same with Toei. So Bluefin can't really do much if they refuse. To switch things up, decided "screw it" and pre-ordered the Sun Vulcan two-pack on N-Y. After the exchange rates, the price really isn't bad at all with shipping. Plus I have plenty of time to square some cash away since they aren't due out until the Summer. __________________

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MetroPoliceGray OCP--Directive 4 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Skutttlebutt, Over NYC Posts: 1,327	Quote: Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX You were until you brought it up, now I can't unsee it. Hehe. __________________ Thanks to Starscream Gaga for the banner!

01-24-2015, 11:18 PM	#13199
Dr Kain Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Englewood CO Posts: 10,893	Quote: Originally Posted by Shin Henshin Yes, because "Not being able to obtain the license" is exactly the same as "Not giving a shit." You really need to stop seeing the inability for Bluefin to obtain the rights to port figures from certain shows over as them being a lazy, uncaring company. They're in no way the same thing. It's a very narrow-minded assumption. I'm sorry, but the attitude of Bluefin over the course of 2014 has given me no reason to believe anything they say anymore. For example, they could have told us right off the bat they weren't doing Gaim instead of saying something 2 weeks BEFORE they came out in Japan. The recent lack of answering questions on Facebook has been frustrating. It's like all they care about now is the money they make rather than customer service. I was impressed with the customer service, the amount of communication, etc, they were giving to everyone throughout 2012 and 2013 and then in the first quarter of 2014 there just suddenly seemed to be this growing distance between Bluefin and the fanbase. Last edited by Dr Kain; 01-24-2015 at 11:22 PM..