Ultra-Act

Baltan II · 03-13-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ljacone

Question: Who on the thread would buy Ultraman Great or Ultraman Powered if they were released as Ultra-Acts?

Great is the only series between the two that was actually aired in the United States, so I think a lot of people would be willing to purchase Great. I would.

Since Powered is obscure even in Japan, by the same token a lot of people would be iffy about him. Which I know I am.

ljacone · 03-13-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Baltan II

Great is the only series between the two that was actually aired in the United States, so I think a lot of people would be willing to purchase Great. I would.

Since Powered is obscure even in Japan, by the same token a lot of people would be iffy about him. Which I know I am.

This is my line of thinking as well. The first Ultraman I ever saw was Great, so I would be fairly likely to buy an Ultra-Act of him.

I remember reading about Powered's series, "The Ultimate Hero," in the old school fanzine The Kaiju Review. The article was not kind to the show, and what littleI have seen of it is not all that promising. Powered himself looked good, and monsters looked great though, so it's a hard call from a purely aesthetic standpoint. The changing eye color was a nice visual distinction. But yeah. The fact that Powered was in the UGMMB movie was more a testament to the inclusive nature of the film than any amount of recognition of him as a character.

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Originally Posted by Potato

I know many will cry blasphemy...but I'm really looking forward to Ultra-Act Noa. Never seen the movie, but I like the design. Its a bit different, but if they get the right silver, the figure will look spectacular. I love the prototype shots they've already released.

I know it would never work, but a vac-metal Ultra-Act of Ultraman Noa would be amazing to behold.

printer6 · 03-13-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Baltan II

Every Ultraman character up to Taro and his parents (Ultra Father/Mother) are off-limits to Bluefin, as are the kaiju of their respective series.

Why is that? Sorry if it's already been addressed elsewhere.

Baltan II · 03-14-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by printer6

Why is that? Sorry if it's already been addressed elsewhere.

Licensing and Chaiyo.

printer6 · 03-14-2013, 07:35 PM

Oh, I thought that was done and over with already. Too bad.

Baltan II · 03-18-2013, 04:09 AM

Nope, not at all. The Ultraseven DVD set by Shout Factory is actually licensed from Chaiyo, and would be the rumored Ultra Q set.

ljacone · 03-18-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Baltan II

Nope, not at all. The Ultraseven DVD set by Shout Factory is actually licensed from Chaiyo, and would be the rumored Ultra Q set.

Yeah, there was a big hoopla over that when the set was announced... how buying the set was not giving any money to Tsuburaya, and somehow buying bootlegs was better, and all this nonsense.

At least this is not the 80s and we have access to easy toy importers so it's not THAT big of a deal (really) to get these toys. Its not easy but it's not impossibe, either.

ljacone · 03-21-2013, 02:08 PM

Preordered a Brother's Mantle off Amiami... yeah just the one, not going to get carried away with the capes just yet!

Gojira Prime · 03-23-2013, 01:07 AM

Ultra-Act Ultraman Jack was released in Japan today, and pictures have started to surface.

http://hima-toy.cocolog-nifty.com/bl...ra-jack-1.html

And yes, he comes with his Specium Ray effect!

ljacone · 03-23-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gojira Prime

Ultra-Act Ultraman Jack was released in Japan today, and pictures have started to surface.

http://hima-toy.cocolog-nifty.com/bl...ra-jack-1.html

And yes, he comes with his Specium Ray effect!

I want that Jack, can't find him anywhere at the moment, though... hrrn!

03-13-2013, 12:26 AM	#231
Baltan II Space Ninja Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baltan Star (or Maryland) Posts: 1,193	Quote: Originally Posted by ljacone Question: Who on the thread would buy Ultraman Great or Ultraman Powered if they were released as Ultra-Acts? Great is the only series between the two that was actually aired in the United States, so I think a lot of people would be willing to purchase Great. I would. Since Powered is obscure even in Japan, by the same token a lot of people would be iffy about him. Which I know I am. __________________ Got MonsterArts? I've got money! \| Figuarts, Movie TFs and More for Sale/Trade!

03-13-2013, 06:39 AM	#232
ljacone Uchu Kaiju Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,669	Quote: Originally Posted by Baltan II Great is the only series between the two that was actually aired in the United States, so I think a lot of people would be willing to purchase Great. I would. Since Powered is obscure even in Japan, by the same token a lot of people would be iffy about him. Which I know I am. This is my line of thinking as well. The first Ultraman I ever saw was Great, so I would be fairly likely to buy an Ultra-Act of him. I remember reading about Powered's series, "The Ultimate Hero," in the old school fanzine The Kaiju Review. The article was not kind to the show, and what littleI have seen of it is not all that promising. Powered himself looked good, and monsters looked great though, so it's a hard call from a purely aesthetic standpoint. The changing eye color was a nice visual distinction. But yeah. The fact that Powered was in the UGMMB movie was more a testament to the inclusive nature of the film than any amount of recognition of him as a character. Quote: Originally Posted by Potato I know many will cry blasphemy...but I'm really looking forward to Ultra-Act Noa. Never seen the movie, but I like the design. Its a bit different, but if they get the right silver, the figure will look spectacular. I love the prototype shots they've already released. I know it would never work, but a vac-metal Ultra-Act of Ultraman Noa would be amazing to behold. __________________ Check out my Japanese giant monster podcast --Earth Destruction Directive!

03-14-2013, 12:41 PM	#234
Baltan II Space Ninja Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baltan Star (or Maryland) Posts: 1,193	Quote: Originally Posted by printer6 Why is that? Sorry if it's already been addressed elsewhere. Licensing and Chaiyo. __________________ Got MonsterArts? I've got money! \| Figuarts, Movie TFs and More for Sale/Trade!

03-18-2013, 04:09 AM	#236
Baltan II Space Ninja Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baltan Star (or Maryland) Posts: 1,193	Nope, not at all. The Ultraseven DVD set by Shout Factory is actually licensed from Chaiyo, and would be the rumored Ultra Q set. __________________ Got MonsterArts? I've got money! \| Figuarts, Movie TFs and More for Sale/Trade!

03-18-2013, 07:02 AM	#237
ljacone Uchu Kaiju Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,669	Quote: Originally Posted by Baltan II Nope, not at all. The Ultraseven DVD set by Shout Factory is actually licensed from Chaiyo, and would be the rumored Ultra Q set. Yeah, there was a big hoopla over that when the set was announced... how buying the set was not giving any money to Tsuburaya, and somehow buying bootlegs was better, and all this nonsense. At least this is not the 80s and we have access to easy toy importers so it's not THAT big of a deal (really) to get these toys. Its not easy but it's not impossibe, either. __________________ Check out my Japanese giant monster podcast --Earth Destruction Directive!