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Post by Akira on May 31, 2016 7:12:25 GMT -6
Which scultures fit with DXF size guys? Are there any of them that would be a good match with "The Figure Collection"?
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Post by Akira on May 31, 2016 7:10:18 GMT -6
Yeah, it sounds like you got an even better deal than I did when I ordered a bunch of them together. Good job, glad you'll be getting these, I really like this set a lot. I got the one Piccolo I was lacking from a friend, and I ordered the Gohan in track suit recently, it is the last one so far that I don't have. When it comes in the mail, I'll have all the ones released so far.
Edit: Question for you guys, what about these "Dramatic Showcase" figures? (Goku, Gohan, Cell) Are they about in scale with this series, or are they a different size altogether? I found where I can get all three for $100, is that a good price for the set, or way too much? I'm not sure how long they've been out.
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Post by Akira on May 30, 2016 3:43:30 GMT -6
This line does look very impressive so far, I am definitely interested in them. However, I'm new to the current era of figure collecting, as I haven't been into it since my previous years of collecting (1997-2007), so I'm still learning what is in scale with what. From what I am gathering, you guys are thinking these guys are a bit smaller, correct? Would these be a good match for DXF or "The Figure Collection" size? (which was my starting point back into collecting) If so, it would be very cool to have Satan and Gohan to go along with the rest of that set.
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Post by Akira on May 30, 2016 3:28:32 GMT -6
I got mine from Amazon sellers, and they are still readily available, but some of the first few out are starting to climb in price a bit, so I'd jump on them soon if you want to get a complete set without having to dole out more than $20 per figure on too many of them.
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Post by Akira on May 21, 2016 16:37:10 GMT -6
Thanks for the info guys, I appreciated the reference pictures RedStar77, that definitely helped me get a sense for those figures. What about those Crane Grabber ones I asked about, does anyone have those guys for comparison, or can tell me for sure if they are too small, too big or whatever? If they are are in scale, I might try to nab the Cell if I get a chance. I'd really like to see Banpresto continue The Figure Collection, it is such a great line for a great price with lots of attention to details. I think these might be some of my most favorite Dragonball figures I've ever picked up. They could do more Z and S sets, or maybe even some original DB guys to scale with the rest.
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Post by Akira on May 20, 2016 9:13:29 GMT -6
Thanks for the info guys, it is good to be back. Believe it or not, I've missed you all. I have many fond memories of our days on the old forums together. I'm glad you all kept the community alive. While I doubt that at my age I'll ever get back into collecting with the same zeal or excitement as I did in my youth, "The Figure Collection" spoke to me as a renewed fan of Dragonball, and I had to get them. As far as other figures that fit into scale with these, I can confirm that the Dragonball Heroes line is perfectly in scale and has the same type of plastics and paint as The Figure Collection set. As I previously mentioned, I got the Super Saiyan 3 Goku from that set, and aside from the foot stand base being slightly different, the figure itself looks like part of the set. So that might be helpful for anyone wanting that character.
So mostly no to the HSCF and HQDX figures matching in with these? That's what I wanted to know before I spent any money on those, only to be disappointed with the scale. I appreciate the feedback on those. The paint jobs also look like they would clash quite a bit with The Figure Collection as well. I found another set that I am curious about online that I wanted to ask you all about. A couple of years back, there was apparently a limited domestic release of crane grabber machines in Wal*Mart stores that had Dragonball Z Banpresto figurines in them. I recall looking for such machines at the time, but never actually saw one anywhere in the area I live. Anyway, the pictures I saw of them online made me think they -might- be in the same scale as The Figure Collection. The Super Saiyan Trunks and Majin Vegeta in particular had similar poses to the counterparts in The Figure Collection. The eight figure set also included a Perfect Cell that I thought might go well with The Figure Collection if in the same scale. Do any of you have any of these guys, and can confirm for me if this is the case or not? If so, I might try to track them down, but if they are different scale altogether, then that is probably another dead end.
Thanks again for your information and help. I looked through some of the other sections, particularly the "checklists" sections, very impressive catalog of information from the old days there guys. Was like a trip down memory lane clicking through there. If you guys have any questions from that era that you need to pick my brain about, let me know. It looked pretty thoroughly fleshed out to me, but I was pretty big into the collecting scene in the late 90's, early 2000's time period, and I'd be willing to try to recount anything I can remember from back then if it would be of any help.
Very good to talk with you all again.
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Post by Akira on May 18, 2016 13:59:01 GMT -6
With the new Dragonball series, and new merchandise, I've reluctantly started collecting again for the first time since 2007. This figure series is what grabbed my attention and brought me back into collecting. The sculpts are so accurate and detailed, I just couldn't resist. I have a decent collection of them started, I believe I have all but two of them so far. However, I noticed a few of Banpresto's other figure lines are in this same scale, and that you can get a couple additional characters that way. Here's what I have so far:
Dragonball Z: Revival of Freeza set: -Golden Freeza -Goku (Super Saiyan Blue) -Vegeta (Super Saiyan Blue) (I ordered tracksuit Gohan recently, and a friend found the Piccolo from this set for me, but I won't get it until the next time I visit them out of state.)
Dragonball Z set: -Goku (Base) -Kid Gohan -Vegeta (Base) -Future Trunks (Base) -Piccolo -Tenshinhan -Yamcha -Krillin -Chaozu -Goku (Super Saiyan) -Vegeta (Super Saiyan) -Future Trunks (Super Saiyan)
Dragonball Super set: -Goku (Super Saiyan God) -Goku (Base God) -Vegeta (Base God) -Beerus -Champa
Dragonball Heroes set: -Goku (Super Saiyan 3) <This one is perfect scale and outfit match to the Goku and Super Saiyan Goku of the Z set, it is the only figure from this set I purchased though, because the others were what-if characters and whatnot exclusive to some Japanese game of the same name that I don't really care about.
I know there were some Battle of Gods DXF or something figures that were pre-cursors to this line, but they are prohibitively expensive now. Beerus and Super Saiyan God Goku have been re-issued, albeit in slightly different poses with the Super set, so I don't feel the need to have the Battle of Gods versions too. Hopefully Whis will get re-issued in the Super set as well, then I can just disregard those earlier ones altogether. I wonder if the Z series will see a Freeza or Cell, or Super Saiyan Gohan? Are there any other Banpresto lines that clearly overlap with this one like the Heroes sets to pull additional characters from?
I know the figurearts are the faves of most of you guys, but they are just out of the question for me financially. These Banpresto figures really appeal to me as an adult collector due to the early adopter affordability, and they look cool on display, and that's about all I want out of Dragonball stuff these days.
(Edit) > Additional question, are the HCSF or HQDX figures in the same scale as these, or are they smaller? Would be good to know if I could pick up extra characters from those lines, or if they are in a different scale altogether. Thanks if anyone can say for sure.
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