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Post by kasmichan on Sept 25, 2010 6:50:09 GMT 8
I like the wing effect but I think bandai should've added some glitter like the Destiny's Wing Effect..it'll look cooler with that but looking at the last pic..it's not bad without the glitter..
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Post by PilapZ on Oct 3, 2010 0:48:30 GMT 8
Ola amigos! Pilapoy reporting here!  Here's another installment of my '2 Cents' on my recent purchase. I got these figs 2 weeks ago. Up first... SHF Kamen Rider Kuuga Ultimate Form Out of the box.  Stand alone.   HENSHIN!  Action shots.     Rider Kick!  Dark Eyes!   Bestfriends turned enemies!     Comparison with Kuuga Mighty Form (left).  Aprub!   Character Bio:[/u] His most dangerous form, the Ultimate Form (アルティメットフォーム Arutimetto Fōmu?) combines all the powers of the other forms,[1] it has black armor with both gold and "slightly visible" silver trims all over his body. Ultimate Kuuga has a different design, with five horns and a black belt core. Originally a risk is that the user would lose control and become like Daguva, a monster bent on killing everything in its way. However, due to Yuusuke's gentle nature, he retains his will as he uses the new form against Daguva, retaining the Red Eye (レッドアイ Reddo Ai?) color of Mighty Form as opposed to the original Black Eye (ブラックアイ Burakku Ai?) color. When in battle, Ultimate Kuuga is able to see a monster's human form. Every single attack hit from Kuuga Ultimate causes his opponent to bleed, despite the enemy's powerful armor. This form can utilizes the same powers as Daguva, including Pyrokinesis, along with the ability to utilize the Dragon Rod, Pegasus Bowgun, and Titan Sword, with similar "Rising"-type weapons, but in black-gold color. However this ability was never shown along with the Ultimate Form's most powerful attack the "Ultimate Mighty Kick" (アルティメットマイティキック Arutimetto Maiti Kikku?)[3], which is the strongest version of Kuuga's Rider Kick, apparently strong enough to destroy the world at full strength. This form was also called the Supreme Warrior (凄まじき戦士 Susamajiki Senshi?) and Ultimate Kuuga (アルティメットフクウガ Arutimetto Kūga?). * source from Wikipedia2 cents:Basically, the way I feel about this figure can be summarized with my last shot...Aprub! ;D The details and the paintjob are superb, I love the multiple hands it came with, and of course the 'go bigtime' size of the fig. My only gripe about this fig is the articulation in the hip-leg area. Overall, great fig and I highly recommend it. Lastly... SHF Kamen Rider 1 The First Version Out of the box.  Stand alone.   Action shots.       Soccer Kick! ;D  Rider Kick!!!    Character Bio:Much like the series, Hongo was a college biochemistry student, but he was captured by the Shocker's agent Bat due to being a "ideal" candidate for their experiment, forced to undergo a procedure that turns him into a super-powered Inhumanoid cyborg code-named Hopper, whose purpose was to eliminate any witnesses to Shocker's actions. Hopper later proves to be Shocker's finest work as he lacks the need for transfusion to survive like other Shocker Inhumanoids. 'Hopper's' first mission was to assassinate two witnesses who coincidentally were the journalist who had interviewed him prior to his kidnapping, Asuka Midorikawa, and her fiancé Katsuhiko Yano. It was during the assault that Hongo reclaimed his sense of humanity, though too late to save Katsuhiko as Asuka finds Hongo next to Katsuhiko's lifeless body, believing he was the murderer as she attempts to uncover how a seemingly normal college student could become a murderer. The incident left Hongo with an epiphany, deciding to use his new found power to stop Shocker's evil and protect all that he holds dear from them. Meanwhile, Shocker uses the body of Katsuhiko to create a second Hopper known as Ichimonji Hayato to destroy the traitorous "Hopper I". The two Riders eventually team up to save Asuka, when she uncovered the existence of Shocker itself. In the end, Hongo and Asuka confessed their love for each other. * source from Wikipedia2 cents:I can't say much about this fig except that I love it. Its pretty simple yet badpwet. Its another great addition to my SHF collection. Overall, its a solid fig. Period. That's it for now amigos! Thanks for looking! Cheers! |
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Post by kasmichan on Oct 3, 2010 10:36:31 GMT 8
kuuga's dark eye should've been at least a little violet and not like he's unto pegasus form..that's why I didn't take it..I took the rising ultimate instead though it made me buy 2..
nice review there btw
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Post by PilapZ on Oct 11, 2010 0:12:45 GMT 8
@ kasmichan: thanks for looking amigo. i was surprised that the dark eyes had more of a greenish shade than black. oh well, its a man made product so it ain't perfect.  |
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Post by PilapZ on Oct 11, 2010 0:13:12 GMT 8
Ola amigos! Pilapoy reporting here! I'd just like to share my 2 cents on my haul last October 3, 2010. Tamashii Web Exclusive RD Eva 00 Prototype Tamashii Web Logo.  The box.    Out of the box.  Stand alone.   On your mark...get set...  GO!  Eva 00 hurdling through the city.  Gatling gun.  Bandaged Eva 00.  Bandaged left arm.  Bandaged right arm.  Bandaged right thigh.  Eva 00 with the N2 nuke.  Charging at the Angel.  Eva 00 trying to break through the AT Field. (note: AT field came with the RD Eva 01)  Evangelion Japan Team: (from left to right: Eva 00 Prototype, Eva 01 Test Type, and Eva 02 Production Type)  Eva's in action.  Eva 00 Prototype  Mech Profile:In the Rebuild of Evangelion series, Unit 00 sports more white and gray but is otherwise unchanged and does not get repainted. Remaining yellow for the entire series. In the second movie, Unit 00 was the Eva SEELE recommended be placed in storage upon the arrival of Unit 03, as the Vatican treaty states that no country can have more than three active Evangelion units at one time. Gendo Ikari chose to place Unit 02 in storage instead. Against the 10th Angel, Unit 00 was assimilated after the point blank detonation of an N2 Missile and its identification code was used by the Angel to disable Central Dogma's defence * source from Wikipedia2 cents:When Bandai announced that this figure would be an Tamashii Web Exclusive release, I was kinda disappointed I had to shell out the extra cash for this. Amidst branding this as an exclusive, it was worth every centavo spent. I was already blown away by the first 2 RD Eva releases, so I knew this Eva 00 would not disappoint. I love the shade of orange they used for the figure, it's really attractive and eye-catching. Part swapping the limbs for the 'bandaged look' was easy. Details on the N2 nuke and the Gatling gun are superb and I'm surprised with how big they are. Thank goodness the joints are tight on this figure, I was afraid it would have the same issue with the RD Eva 01. The only con about this fig is that its a Tamashii Web exclusive. It's quite expensive and limited so not everybody will have the opportunity to enjoy this fig. Overall, its a great fig and definitely a MUST HAVE for both Eva and RD fans alike. That's it for now amigos! Thanks for looking! Cheers! ;D |
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Post by kasmichan on Oct 11, 2010 2:15:33 GMT 8
well..it makes sense too since the Rising Ultimate that has dark violet eyes was a new release so maybe bandai went into a little check-up on the Ultimate before making the Rising Ultimate..I'm glad took the RIsing Ultimate though I found it a little hard to pose..you know scared to broke any of the pointy things..
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Post by RainerO on Oct 11, 2010 2:33:11 GMT 8
Tamashii hauls galore and that decoback really suits well! |
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Post by PilapZ on Oct 12, 2010 2:34:32 GMT 8
@ rainero: thanks for looking, amigo. |
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Post by PilapZ on Oct 19, 2010 17:31:55 GMT 8
Ola amigos! Pilapoy reporting here! I'd just like to share my 2 cents on my October 5, 2010 purchases. These toys were actually acquired by my friend who recently arrived from Hong Kong. Thanks to him I was able to get these figures at cheap prices. Up first... RD Vincent Mass Production Type [Side KMF] Out of the box.  Stand alone.   The factsphere open sensor cameras mounted on the shoulders.  Equipped with the MVS (maser vibration sword) lance type.   The 2 MVS can be combined to form twin-edged MVS lance type.   Slash harkens.  Needle blazer.   RPI-212 Vincent Mass Production Type  Mecha Profile:Following the overwhelming success of the prototype Z-01 Lancelot during the Black Rebellion, the Holy Britannian Empire sets about creating a new mass production model inspired by it. In order to test the viability of such a machine, the Britannian engineers first create an early trial type, dubbed the RPI-212 Vincent. The Vincent combines elements of the Lancelot and its sister unit, the Z-01b Lancelot Club, and scales them back to more economical levels while retaining excellent performance. In addition to slash harkens and lance-type maser swords, the Vincent has a unique weapon called the needle blazer. This device, a development of the Lancelot's own "Blaze Luminous" maser shield, emits a short-range blast of focused energy that can punch right through enemy armor with devastating effect. At this early stage of development, the Vincent lacked a set color scheme, and each individual unit was colored to its pilot's tastes. The first Vincent unit, a pre-production model painted gold with red accents, is piloted by Britannian assassin and Geass user Rolo Haliburton, who at the time uses the name Rolo Lamperouge in order to keep a close eye on Lelouch Lamperouge, formerly known as the rebel leader Zero. A second Vincent, painted metallic white with purple accents and officially designated the RPI-212A Vincent Commander Type, is piloted by Gilbert G.P. Guilford when he attempts to thwart the Black Knights' plan to kidnap Area 11's new Viceroy. Though Rolo defects to the Black Knights and Guilford's unit is destroyed in its first battle, the Vincent is considered proven, and Britannia creates a full production model, named the RPI-212B Vincent Ward. Rolo uses his Vincent in service of his adoptive brother Lelouch Lamperouge, AKA Black Knights leader Zero. However, during Lelouch's massacre of the Followers of Geass in China, Rolo's Vincent is badly damaged by the Siegfried, and is subsequently scrapped. * source from MAHQ2 cents:In the Side KMF line I was always fascinated with the Lancelot type models, this Vincent lives up to my expectations. It's a great fig with sufficient amount of accessories to play with. I love the shade of gold and metallic red used here. My gripes with this fig is the obvious snip marks and loose joints. Overall, its a fun fig and I recommend it to Code Geass fans. Lastly... RD Cherudim Gundam Saga Out of the box.  Stand alone.   GN Missile Container.  GN Beam Pistols holstered at the side of the hips.    GN Beam Pistol II's in axe mode.   GN Beam Pistol II's in pistol mode.   GN Sub-Machine Guns.   GN Assault Carbine.  Sniper mode.  GN-006/SA Cherudim Gundam SAGA  Mecha Profile:First appeared in the 00V series, the Cherudim Gundam SAGA is a variant of the Cherudim Gundam designed for base assault. SAGA stands for "Special Assault GUNDAM Arms". The SAGA's armaments follows a scheme based on Exia's Seven Swords, but retooled into what Ian calls "Seven Guns". These include the GN Assault Carbine mounted on the right shoulder, 2 GN Sub-Machine Guns held on the knees, 2 GN Beam Pistols kept holster on either side of the hips and 2 GN Beam Pistol IIs held on its back. Instead of the GN Shield Bits, which are ineffective in small areas, the SAGA is equipped with a handy GN Small Shield stored on its left shoulder. Because the SAGA lacks the GN Shield Bits, its GN Drive has additional armor. In addition to its guns, it is armed with GN Missile Pods and a GN Missile Container on its back. * source from Wikipedia2 cents:First we get the Seven Sword system, now we get the Seven Guns system! Now that's an awesome idea! I am such a fan of gun wielding Gundams and this has just skyrocketed to the top of my fave list. This figure is a retool of the RD Cherudim Gundam with modifications added. This time around its colored black, no shield bits, more guns obviously, modified wrist articulation, and its more bad pwet than its predecessor. haha! I know I may sound biased on this one but I have no complaints with this fig whatsoever. Overall, it's a great fig and highly recommend it to anyone. That's it for now amigos! Thanks for looking! Cheers! ;D |
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Post by PilapZ on Oct 25, 2010 0:22:46 GMT 8
Ola amigos! Pilapoy reporting here! ;D I'd just like to share my '2 cents' on my October 10, 2010 haul. I've been waiting for this pre-order for a very long time and I finally got it. Tamashii Web Exclusive RD Guren MK-II The box.     Tamashii Web logo.  Out of the box.  Stand alone.   The motorcycle type cockpit.  The land-spinners deployed.  Custom hand gun mounted on left forearm.  "Ryogo Otsugata Tozantou" fork knife.  Guren MK-II's signature claw arm.  Claw arm in action.    After losing the claw arm to the Lancelot, the Guren MK-II is armed with a different claw arm.    Guren MK-II versus its rival, Lancelot.  GOTCHA!  Kallen's Guren type Knightmare Frames.  Guren Mk-II Mecha Profile:Developed and funded by the Kyoto House, the Type-02 Guren Mk-II is the first wholly Japan-made Knightmare Frame. Produced under the auspices of former Britannian scientist Rakshata Chawla, the Guren is effectively the second seventh generation Knightmare, putting it on par with the powerful Z-01 Lancelot. Like the Lancelot, it takes a theoretical technology from the sixth generation and puts it into practical use; in the case of the Guren Mk-II, this is the radiation wave. With this system, powerful microwaves can be emitted from the Guren's right hand, causing incredible damage to electronics as well as organics. This radiation can also be used to power certain devices, and can form an impromptu defensive field capable of stopping even a shot from the Lancelot's VARIS rifle. Though the Kyoto House favored the Japanese Liberation Front in the past, the Guren Mk-II is instead awarded to the Order of the Black Knights and subsequently assigned to Kallen Kouzuki, the Order's highly talented young ace pilot. In Kallen's capable hands, the Guren proves to be a match for the Lancelot, fighting the dreaded "White Armor" to a standstill on several occasions. During the Battle of Tokyo, the Guren lost its right arm in battle with the Lancelot. Afterwards, the arm is replaced with a less efficient version from the Mk-II's predecessor. * source from MAHQ2 cents:This figure was originally released as an OSIA figure with a different packaging. Almost 2 years later, its re-released now in the RD line and as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Yay for being re-released in the RD line and Boo for being an exclusive. Despite being tagged as an exclusive, I still wanted this fig because it was piloted by one of my fave anime babes...Kallen Kouzuki. Hands down it's an awesome fig. I had no issues with it except for the minor paint flaw at the cheek vent and the inevitable snip marks. Thank goodness the joints were very tight so articulation wasn't an issue too. I'm very happy with this figure and highly recommend it for Code Geass fans. That's it for now amigos! Thanks for looking! Cheers! ;D |
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Post by r2d2t2 on Oct 26, 2010 22:40:20 GMT 8
nice! excellent work on the photo shoot!
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Post by PilapZ on Oct 31, 2010 20:50:14 GMT 8
Ola amigos! Pilapoy reporting here! I just wanna share my 2 cents on my October 17, 2010 purchases. Up first... RD Arios Gundam Ascalon Out of the box.  Stand alone.   GN Vulcan Guns.  Beam Saber.  GN Twin Beam Rifle.  GN Beam Cannon.  Mobile Armor mode.  GN Sword extended.   GN-007/AL Arios Gundam Ascalon Mecha Profile:First seen in 00V, this variant of the Arios is recolored red and equipped with the Ascalon unit for close range combat and long range bombardment. Missile containers have been added to the backs of the unit's shoulders for bombardment purposes, A GN Beam cannon was added as a substitute to the GN Twin Beam Rifle (although the Arios still retains the latter), and a GN sword has been given to the Arios for Meele purposes. Although the GN Sword is reminiscent of the Exia's, it is shaped more like a long, thin spade. Further more, it has functions more similar to the Kyrios' Heat Blade, and can be wielded in both Mobile Suit and Mobile Armor mode. however the heat blade functionality is only usable in Mobile Armor mode, bringing its cutter more resemblance to the Kyrios' shield. * source from Wikipedia2 cents:I gotta admit, amongst the 4 main Celestial Being mobile suits, Allelujah's suits didn't quite appeal to me. Even with this variant version I still had the same opinion about it. Accessory wise I only get to play with 2 guns and a beam saber and that's about it. Transforming the figure from Mobile Suit to Mobile Armor was easy but nothing really fun about it. Amidst my rants I did like the new color though, I really like the shade of orange/red used here. I also like how bad pwet they made the mold of the head, it looks more menacing than its predecessor. Lastly, I was also impressed with figure being able to stand alone despite having the overgrown GN Sword being attached at its backpack, kudos to the Bandai engineering department on that one. Overall, its a cool fig but I've had better. Up next... Tamashii Nation 2010 Event Limited RD 00-Raiser Condenser Type The box.    The logo.  Out of the box.  Stand alone.   The Condenser Drive.  0-Raiser  00-Raiser Condenser Type armed with the GN Sword III.   GN Sword II's.  Action shots.    GN-0000RE+GNR-010 00 Raiser Condenser Type Mecha Profile:A "repaired" version of the 00 Raiser, the 00 Raiser Condenser Type retains the same features as the regular 00 Raiser, but lacking the two compatible GN Drives required for the Twin Drive system, instead being equipped with two high capacity large GN Condensers. The 00 Raiser Condenser type is derived from the GN-0000GNHW/7SG 00 Gundam Seven Sword/G and its full capabilities are likely very limited, especially with respect to the Raiser System and Trans-Am. * source from Wikipedia2 cents:This is probably my nth review of the RD 00 Gundam mold. ;D I have of all of the RD 00 Gundam molds that were ever released so I knew what I was expecting when I bought this. If you wanna check out my detailed raving review on the RD 00 Gundam, just backtrack through my thread. Good luck on looking for the review. haha! ;D Right off the bat I love the box design, it's very unique and eye catching. As for the figure itself, I just love the metallic blue used here, it's probably my fave amongst the RD 00 Gundams in terms of color. Overall, it's a great figure but I would only recommend it to completists and fans of the 00 Gundam. That's it for now amigos! Thanks for looking! Cheers! ;D |
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Post by *UltimateGaoJP* on Nov 1, 2010 12:57:49 GMT 8
Bro question. I've been eyeing the RD Tamshii 00-Raiser Condenser type but was a bit hesitant on getting it..Is this just a straight out recolor? cause if it is I'm thinking of passing.
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Post by j.sonic on Nov 2, 2010 14:37:14 GMT 8
If I may answer on PilapZ's behalf, it's not exactly a straight out recolor because GN Condensers have taken the place of both GN Drives on its shoulders. I got this one as well because like PilapZ, I'm a big fan of the 00 Gundam's design, but yeah, the figure is mostly the same. And it is kinda pricey. |
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Post by PilapZ on Nov 8, 2010 1:12:13 GMT 8
@ j.sonic: thanks for answering the question.  @ *UltimateGaoJP*: despite being a recolor with new twin drives, i find the metallic finish to be awesome. it's probably my fave amongst the RD 00 Gundams in terms of color. |
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