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Post by Gold on Mar 13, 2009 19:51:20 GMT 8
I really jumped when I first read this but unfortunately it's under the Mecha(nical) Action Series (MAS) line. That line is a a pvc figure line for CMs Corp and will not have any diecast. A standard MAS figure size is around 5" tall. www.collectiondx.com/news_item/03112009/cms_mechanical_action_series_mekander_roboThe MAS line has turned out some decent Braves figures. With Gaogaigar being the most usual character done (the MAS has better paint and joints than the Yujin GGG figures). A standard MAS figure also has more heft than a standard Revoltech figure. No idea on how it stacks up to the Yamato GN-U figures since I never bought those. Gold |
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Post by bruticus on Mar 16, 2009 9:17:51 GMT 8
wow, thanks for the info, gold! i also almost fell out of my seat when i read the title of this thread.  well, even if it was all plastic, at least we're getting a new treatment of mekanda at looooooong last. and if it has joints similar to revoltech, adn all those accessories including the three mekanda ships, then i'm definitely sold!  do you think this could be CM's way to test the popularity of mekanda so they'll know if it's worth releasing a diecast version (similar to goshogun)? |
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Post by Gold on Mar 17, 2009 3:19:37 GMT 8
Hard to say, CM's released a lot of Braves figures but so far only Baan Gaan and Gaogaigar ever got to "Diecast Status" so personally I don't think the sales figures of a MAS figure is an indicator for a Gokin version (I could be wrong though ) Gold |
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Post by Kurimao on Mar 17, 2009 19:33:40 GMT 8
if CMS is not doing a gokin version then i hope Bandai will
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Post by Gold on Mar 29, 2009 12:51:53 GMT 8
New images from MR forums   Looks like CMs made this guy pretty functional! They also included two sets of vehicles, big and small (Mekanda starts out small and "grows" after combining in the second half of the series). It even disconnects. Hmm.. on second thought it might not be a good thing given Cm's track record for joints and connections. Gold |
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Post by Jaybats on Mar 29, 2009 17:52:50 GMT 8
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Post by delta408 on Mar 30, 2009 11:43:05 GMT 8
*sigh* I just wish Mechander had a better looking face...
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Post by robin on Mar 31, 2009 19:46:54 GMT 8
hi guys can you please refresh my memory, is mechanda robot a three part robot, meaning that its head, body and torso detaches from each other?  from what i remember, mechanda is a single robot and the three vehicles combine into one and that one alone goes to the back of mechanda to activate him right? thanks |
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Post by Gold on Mar 31, 2009 20:20:28 GMT 8
Thanks for the image Jaybats. Robin, Yep, both are true. Mekanda started out with just Mekanda 1-2-3 jets combining, then plugging into Mekanda robo. Halfway through the series, Mekanda gets trashed, the Prof unveils a remade Mekanda, this time smaller, disconnected and is launched from 4 vehicles (2 jets, 2 land vehicles). Mekanda would then combine, and grow exponentially and the vehicles now dock inside Mekanda. Gold |
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Post by robin on Apr 2, 2009 18:08:39 GMT 8
thanks sir gold. looking forward to your future reviews.
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Post by Gold on Apr 13, 2009 17:01:29 GMT 8
More detailed images of Mekanda. www.toysdaily.com/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=92241Seems like this baby is going under "MAS DX" banner after all. Will stand at approximately 18Cm (7 Inches) and will cost a whooping 12,800 Yen!! For an all PVC figure with zero diecast that's a hefty price tag. Tentatively out in June 2009 I think, but CM's Corp.'s main site has yet to post anything about it. Strange.. Gold |
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Post by robin on Apr 13, 2009 18:05:32 GMT 8
yikes, expensive!!!!! almost the same price with mp grimlock. and the paintings on the toy aint that perfect. im starting to think twice on buying this one...  |
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Post by Gold on Apr 14, 2009 11:46:05 GMT 8
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Post by nikko76 on Apr 14, 2009 16:50:17 GMT 8
Sigh, i would be good if mekanda was a revoltech....a SOC Mekanda would be nice
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Post by bruticus on Apr 15, 2009 13:04:32 GMT 8
i was so excited when the news first came out. i'm still excited about having a brand new mekanda robo toy. but the price (and the paint job, as robin pointed out) is kinda disappointing especially for a non-diecast toy...  |
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