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Here's also quick look at the Super Robot Chogokin Volfogg and Big Order Room 1/4




Volfogg's box is actually bigger than Big Volfogg's.







For a small figure, he's pretty darn posey.




Next to a 3.75" Ironman figure.



Comparison with Big Volfogg





Optional "open mouth" head




Silver Moon









Silver Cross









The Big Order Room and Volfogg's command chair from the Multi-Dimensional Intelligence Submarine (Tazigen Chouhou Sensuikan)



The chair's height is fixed though.






Lol... I'd like to think Volfogg is goofing off like this when no one is looking.



I don't know if the final assembly of the Big Order Room will require actually removing the base of Volfogg's command chair to form the center of the table, but that's what it says to do in the manual.
















Volfogg weighs roughly 49 Grams, and is about the same size as Soul of Chogokin Tobikage. Diecast parts are mostly in the joints and in the feet.

For the curious, Big Volfogg is 100 Grams.



No real complaints from me on this release, no quality control problems or disappointments here (Volfogg was small, but that was expected). I'm just really happy that apart from getting the GGG mecha, we are also getting a diorama to sweeten the deal. Good move Bandai.


..... now if only they would give us that huge-a$$ J-ark diorama from the Tamashii Nations display.







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Anti-Gurren Lagann announced for the SRC line. This a game exclusive character from Super Robot Wars Z -2




















Likewise SRC J-Decker has been confirmed for May 2013 release.






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Official pictures of J-Decker, coming in May 2013!

















Also, the previously release stand that came with Might Gaine will now be available commercially in different colors.

















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Hi all, here's a quick look at the Super Robot Chogokin Shin Mazinger Z.


TV series opening credits.

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I passed on this at first, since it felt kind of redundant to get another Mazinger again. But after getting a great deal on this I caved and bought one (here I go again, lol... )








This version of Shin Mazinger does seem more chunky and impressive over the classic one, I'll give it that.



Koji's Hover Pileder is the same as Classic SRC Mazinger's I think, only painted wholely red, including the propeller rings. The wings cannot fold down and there are no optional wings so it's stuck in "Pileder On" mode forever.








Shin Mazinger in action!

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If I recall right, Bandai reissued the Mazinger Weapons pack for this figure when it came out. So the accessories from that pack can be used with this figure.


Rocket Punch!














Breast Fire!



The Breast Fire plates are easy to swap out. Likewise, the effects parts snap on easily.









Bandai also threw in a few extras with this release, like the decapitated Garada K7 head.





Pointing (right) finger. I think this is a repaint of the accessory from Great Mazinger?



"I said pull my finger!"







Due to the difference in chest design, a different clasp is used for the Jet Scrander instead of the default one from the Mazinger Weapons pack.




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Scrander Cross!








TV series second season opening credits.

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God Scrander







Scrander Cross!

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It has a fair amount of articulation, but unlike the Soul of Chogokin Shin Mazinger's God Scrander, this is about as close as it can get to forming the Big Bang Punch.











Comparisons

With the Soul of Chogokin Gx-45 Shin Mazinger Z




With the Classic SRC Mazinger Z


SRC Shin Mazinger weighs 148 Grams (classic SRC Mazinger weighs 127 Grams).


Diecast parts include
-Upper torso (not sure if the silver area is plastic)
-Hips
-Lower legs (feet are plastic, the thighs are plastic too IIRC)
-The groin and shoulder joints





Overall, not bad, I think I like this more than the Classic SRC Mazinger right now. It's got a tougher look and seems to have more variety in terms of accessories than the Classic SRC Mazinger (Styrofoam "rock" base,... meh..).


Now, if only they can fix the Shin Mazinger Cartoon so it won't suck so bad.














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Super Robot Chogokin: Gunbuster - Review Images

mecha-guy.blogspot.com/2013/02/super-robot-chogokin-gunbuster-review.html

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SRC Mic Sounders and Piggy along with part of the Big Order room coming in August!

tendoutoys.blogspot.hk/2013/02/tamashii-super-robot-chogokin-mic.html





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Upcoming Accessory pack for SRC Gurren Lagann, Gunbuster.

tamashii.jp/item/10298/





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Official release for SRC Grendizer is June 2013! Comes with chromed Double Harken (no Spacer though based on the 5000+ Yen price)








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I like what I'm seeing here
















More on the GGG Big Order Room final set!






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Looks like the SRC Grendizer will come with its own Rocket Punch/Screw Crusher Punch effects parts.






















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I am sooo getting that!!! This is the best looking Grendy I've seen so far. It's okay that it doesn't have a spacer [yet?].

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Hi all, here's a quick look at Super Robot Chogokin Black Might Gaine.






Black Might Gaine's background:

Originally created as an evil copy of Gaine by the criminal genius Hui Kow Lou, Black initially emerged as heroic after being copied "too perfectly" from Gaine. This was later rectified by Hui Kow Low in the same episode by adding a circuit in the form of a red mask over Black Gaine's face. After combining with his own copied parts of the Brave Express, Black Might Gaine is born.


Might Gaine is reluctant to fight his "brother" at first, only to be forced to finally defeat Black Might Gaine to stop his rampage. In the end, Black is freed from enemy control but sacrifices himself to save Might Gaine from a bomb planted in the override circuit.







Black Might Gaine's "speech" (a parody of Might Gaine's Speech)
"Carrying murderous thoughts on black wings and glowing the red light for misery, the Devil Express Black Might Gaine, arriving unnannounced!"







Black Might Gaine's only accessory. The Black Dourin Ken.




Black Might Gaine in Action















Similar to Might Gaine, the diecast parts are mostly in the legs, feet and groin joints.



He also has Might Gaine's backpack, with adjustable thrusters.








Nope... no "Hover Pileder" here.














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Here's the review for the Super Robot Chogokin Gurren Lagann with Drill Set of Manliness Accessory pack.


Series Opening credits. Please click to begin video playback.







Starting with this release, Bandai is incorporating a system called Crossover joint. This means, certain figures can share parts and accessories for added play value. You can mix and match the Gurren Lagann parts with Gunbuster and vice versa.





Comes with 3 different faceplates.












Pierce the heavens!






Wings - comes with "hidden" joints. To simulate the scenes where Gurren Lagann's are folded when he's not flying.














How the Gurren Lagann got its wings.

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With the wings, Gurren Lagann weighs 174 Grams, without the wings, he's one 149 Grams.







Gurren Boomerang

The "shades" on Gurren Lagann's chest plate is not removable. Instead, we have to do a parts swap for Anime accuracy when Gurren's holding the Boomerang.










It comes with an extra Boomerang so you can replicate the Double Boomerang attack as it appears in the Anime.






The Drill Set of Maniliness accessory pack



Interestingly, the tray comes with a layer of film to help hold the small drills down. This film has some static cling, I think. It's not tape (thank goodness). So the film can be removed, then put back after use. I'm not sure how long static cling will last. Humidity (moisture) will definitely ruin static cling so keep this in mind when handling/storing the set. Nice innovation here from Bandai.




Take note of the two drills at the bottom of the set. These drills are different. They are smaller, but you can't really see that, even if you do a side by side comparison. The best way to distinguish them is to look for the lack of holes at the bottom of the drills.





The "holeless" drills are for insertion into Gurren Lagann's collar when you do the Giga Drill Maximum. These drills are identical to the drills that come with the default set for Gurren's wrists.




Giga Drill Maximum!











Giga Drill Maximum in Action!
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Giga Drill Break! Bandai included an extra peg for the Giga Drill Break to be attachable to the SRC Gunbuster figure's leg.


The "spinning" drill is actually hollow inside.



Take note of the notches on both "drills", they should help lock both drills together.




Giga Drill Break in Action!
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With the Konami Great Impact Gurren Lagann. The Konami version is still the Anime accurate-looking one thanks to the stylized leg design of the SRC version.





Sidebar : I've heard reports of the Konami Gurren Lagann deteriorating over time , such as the metal parts becoming rough like it was starting to rust. It's been a few years but, luckily, my Konami version doesn't have any major problems. The only real problem seems to be with the paint on the Konami Gurren's chin, mine seems to be rubbing off (turning liquid?). But only in the chin area. I keep mine stored in the box though.





The Good
-Diecast is mostly in the shoulder joints, the groin joints, lower legs (front/ shin sections only) and the ankle joints.


-Opening and closing torso "jaw"


-Innovative concepts introduced like the Crossover Joint and the Static Cling used for the drill set.

-Ratchet jointed knees and elbows.



The Bad
-Skirt plate pops out too easily.


-Price. I was kinda surprised at how much the full set is selling for. We got a lot more bang for the buck from the GGG and Hammer set for less IMHO.


-The arms seem too long. I don't know... maybe it's just me?


-Since the shoulder joints are ball joints, they can't support the Giga Drill Break when it's horizontal. In the pics, the oversized drill is actually resting on Gurren Lagann's knee. It can hold the drill directly overhead no problem though.





The Ugly
Setting up the Giga Drill Maximum is a pain. The drills are hard to hold and inserting them really hurts the fingers. Be ready for hell when you plan to do that pose. Sure wish Bandai thought of someway to help one hold onto the drills.


Overall, another great release from the SRC line. Although a part of me wishes this came out in the SOC line somehow, I guess the scale works for the Gurren Lagann next to the SOC line? I think he's roughly the same height as Mazinger Z.













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awesome review once again Gold! i am so getting this GL set although i have heard that it really is hell to put all those drills on him...yet i like it's accessory set way better than the riobot's. how secure is the latch that connects the Gurren Wing on the back? no issues?

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New pics of the upcoming 2 pack. and the size of the Key of Victory.














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