D-Arts Discussion

Matrixbeast · 01-22-2013, 07:46 PM

Dynasmon and Crusadermon are Royal Knights. I'll get them solely through my desire to own a full set of them (Despite one Knight still being unrevealed).

I learned to tolerate the human Digimon thing thanks to Tamers, so the concept itself wasn't bad for me. How it was handled, however, is where I get angry. Outside of debut episodes for their armors, the 3 kids outside of Takuya and Koji did almost nothing. MetalKabuterimon's appearances could probably be counted on one hand, and the beast spirit aspect as a whole seems to exist solely to pad out the "Armor search" arc.
And THEN there's Koichi and the Darkness Spirits, whose entire story is just stupid, but when he joins the main group and the Darkness Spirits get purified, I think he uses Lowemon twice and JagerLowemon once before MagnaGarurumon rears his stupid face and requires TEN SPIRITS (Likewise for EmperorGreymon).

And the kicker? They LOSE almost every fight they're in! Dynasmon and Crusadermon kick their asses for like, 10 episodes straight!
Damn, I hate Frontier.

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

Yeah... I guess they should've ended it after they beat Cherubimon.

I agree.

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Originally Posted by Paladin

I'm one of perhaps a dozen who actually LIKES Frontier so I'd probably love to see the Spirit Legendary Warriors in D-Arts.

But my top priority would be the Dark Masters. Especially Machinedramon.

The hell is wrong with you? Why would you like Frontier?

But Machinedramon would be badass to own. Didn't he come in top 5 for the D-Arts survey or something?

Paladin · 01-22-2013, 07:51 PM

Frontier is like Hibiki and Go-Busters; it tried to do something different and break away from the established routines but didn't carry it off well enough and wound up right back in the same rut as its predecessors.

SideswipePrime · 01-22-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

I hated Frontier too, but mostly because I just found the concept of them turning into the Digimon too effing ridiculous. I also just didn't care for the designs of most.

Really? I thought it was a cool concept. It was the them being naked during the Spirit Evolution sequence I didn't like. I also personally like a lot of the designs.

EDIT: I think Paladin put it best comparing it to Hibiki. I would also compare it to Macross 7 in that aspect.

Matrixbeast · 01-22-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

Frontier is like Hibiki and Go-Busters; it tried to do something different and break away from the established routines but didn't carry it off well enough and wound up right back in the same rut as its predecessors.

I'm not going to give them credit for an idea wrapped around a horribly written and flawed series, especially since they're piggybacking of Tamer's Biomerge Evolution, just taking the Digimon portion out of the equation.

It's ultimately one unique idea (Spirits instead of partners), written around the same cast (Brash leader, cold second who leaves the team briefly, action girl who fails at action, and a late bloomer), a story that feels so generic shonen it hurts, and a weak "Twist" (Koichi).
It brings one new dish to the table, but ultimately, it's serving the same thing every other series other than Tamers served.

SideswipePrime · 01-22-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I'm not going to give them credit for an idea wrapped around a horribly written and flawed series, especially since they're piggybacking of Tamer's Biomerge Evolution, just taking the Digimon portion out of the equation.

It's ultimately one unique idea (Spirits instead of armors), written around the same cast (Brash leader, cold second who leaves the team briefly, action girl who fails at action, and a late bloomer), a story that feels so generic shonen it hurts, and a weak "Twist" (Koichi).
It brings one new dish to the table, but ultimately, it's serving the same thing every other series other than Tamers served.

I was 7 at the time, so I guess that's why I'm so forgiving.

Matrixbeast · 01-22-2013, 09:34 PM

I guess I'll forgive you...For now.

SideswipePrime · 01-22-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I guess I'll forgive you...For now.

Uh...thanks...I guess.

MidoGreen · 01-22-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai

I guess it would be a little ungainly. Still, I'd buy one. That on screen was just freaking epic.

Buy a giant beach volley ball with a flame pattern/paint a flame pattern on it. Simple solution.

WhiteRanger · 01-28-2013, 01:43 PM

just pre-order my first D-arts

Paladin · 02-05-2013, 07:43 AM

MetalGarurumon is a Tamashii Web Exclusive.

http://p-bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshoute...em-1000079763/

01-22-2013, 07:46 PM	#271
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,465	Dynasmon and Crusadermon are Royal Knights. I'll get them solely through my desire to own a full set of them (Despite one Knight still being unrevealed). I learned to tolerate the human Digimon thing thanks to Tamers, so the concept itself wasn't bad for me. How it was handled, however, is where I get angry. Outside of debut episodes for their armors, the 3 kids outside of Takuya and Koji did almost nothing. MetalKabuterimon's appearances could probably be counted on one hand, and the beast spirit aspect as a whole seems to exist solely to pad out the "Armor search" arc. And THEN there's Koichi and the Darkness Spirits, whose entire story is just stupid, but when he joins the main group and the Darkness Spirits get purified, I think he uses Lowemon twice and JagerLowemon once before MagnaGarurumon rears his stupid face and requires TEN SPIRITS (Likewise for EmperorGreymon). And the kicker? They LOSE almost every fight they're in! Dynasmon and Crusadermon kick their asses for like, 10 episodes straight! Damn, I hate Frontier. Quote: Originally Posted by SideswipePrime Yeah... I guess they should've ended it after they beat Cherubimon. I agree. Quote: Originally Posted by Paladin I'm one of perhaps a dozen who actually LIKES Frontier so I'd probably love to see the Spirit Legendary Warriors in D-Arts. But my top priority would be the Dark Masters. Especially Machinedramon. The hell is wrong with you? Why would you like Frontier? But Machinedramon would be badass to own. Didn't he come in top 5 for the D-Arts survey or something? __________________

01-22-2013, 07:51 PM	#272
Paladin Have Zord, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MI Posts: 5,961	Frontier is like Hibiki and Go-Busters; it tried to do something different and break away from the established routines but didn't carry it off well enough and wound up right back in the same rut as its predecessors. __________________ TWITTER: Paladin4221 Check out my SALES THREAD Please! Every Little Bit Helps!

01-22-2013, 07:52 PM	#273
SideswipePrime Go beyond...PLUS ULTRA!!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Higher than you'd think, but lower than you'd hope. Posts: 7,044	Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Turahk I hated Frontier too, but mostly because I just found the concept of them turning into the Digimon too effing ridiculous. I also just didn't care for the designs of most. Really? I thought it was a cool concept. It was the them being naked during the Spirit Evolution sequence I didn't like. I also personally like a lot of the designs. EDIT: I think Paladin put it best comparing it to Hibiki. I would also compare it to Macross 7 in that aspect. __________________

01-22-2013, 07:55 PM	#274
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,465	Quote: Originally Posted by Paladin Frontier is like Hibiki and Go-Busters; it tried to do something different and break away from the established routines but didn't carry it off well enough and wound up right back in the same rut as its predecessors. I'm not going to give them credit for an idea wrapped around a horribly written and flawed series, especially since they're piggybacking of Tamer's Biomerge Evolution, just taking the Digimon portion out of the equation. It's ultimately one unique idea (Spirits instead of partners), written around the same cast (Brash leader, cold second who leaves the team briefly, action girl who fails at action, and a late bloomer), a story that feels so generic shonen it hurts, and a weak "Twist" (Koichi). It brings one new dish to the table, but ultimately, it's serving the same thing every other series other than Tamers served. __________________ Last edited by Matrixbeast; 01-22-2013 at 08:49 PM..

01-22-2013, 08:02 PM	#275
SideswipePrime Go beyond...PLUS ULTRA!!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Higher than you'd think, but lower than you'd hope. Posts: 7,044	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast I'm not going to give them credit for an idea wrapped around a horribly written and flawed series, especially since they're piggybacking of Tamer's Biomerge Evolution, just taking the Digimon portion out of the equation. It's ultimately one unique idea (Spirits instead of armors), written around the same cast (Brash leader, cold second who leaves the team briefly, action girl who fails at action, and a late bloomer), a story that feels so generic shonen it hurts, and a weak "Twist" (Koichi). It brings one new dish to the table, but ultimately, it's serving the same thing every other series other than Tamers served. I was 7 at the time, so I guess that's why I'm so forgiving. __________________

01-28-2013, 01:43 PM	#279
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