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Post by Majin Tomato on Jun 22, 2017 9:47:28 GMT -6
I believe I've taken it before, but I took it again today (and admittedly I think I may have flopped on a couple things from where I had been) but I'm ISTP-T. I'm on the fence of Judging/Prospecting (52%/48%) but overall the results don't really shock me.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Jun 21, 2017 13:27:25 GMT -6
They're really good. You do really well with the Super Saiyan hair.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Jun 19, 2017 13:44:32 GMT -6
Admittedly I don't know much either, but I like the idea of a gag villain being paired against Goten and Trunks the same way I have Goku/Vegeta against Freeza. It just seems... right somehow. That said, his design in both forms is essentially just a smaller Freeza with a little nub on his head (because chestnut name pun).
Honestly, I'd PREFER him as final/fourth form (just because I'm trying to do the same for Cooler and King Cold), but the Tamashii buddies does seem to be the most "in scale". It does seem bizarre that they only made first form though (since most of the ones I've seen have been SS/SSB)
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Post by Majin Tomato on Jun 17, 2017 17:36:52 GMT -6
So I was thinking about this earlier today... If for some reason I wanted a more chibi-styled Freeza I could customize into a Kuriza to go with my figuarts collection, would anyone happen to know a good one to use? It wouldn't need to be articulated, just something that'd be about the same height as a potential Goten/Trunks (I think the Kid Goku Tamashii showed off would be a decent gauge if it was out).
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Post by Majin Tomato on Jun 17, 2017 14:56:26 GMT -6
Ace figure arrived yesterday, so I finally finished my custom Gohan. Kinda working on a 2.0 Trunks based on the Ace body as well, but I also do like TP Trunks so I'm also not as motivated.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Jun 3, 2017 8:20:35 GMT -6
Protip: Saying "I don't mean to sound like" is about the quickest way to undercut your own argument before you even begin making it. You may have a valid point, but being offensive about it just makes people more likely to argue with you.
The simple fact is, everything depends on how thing are handled. If the torso pieces are a solid switchable piece, then it'll be a cool addition to a few cool figures. If it's gonna be like the garbage removeable gi figures of old, I'd also rather it be separate releases. I suspect the reality will be somewhere in the center (I've already made my case for why I think it will be a single release for both) but either way we don't know enough to know how it'll work yet. Until we get confirmation, being snotty about it is only going to foster bad blood.
Again, I don't really have a horse in this race. Two releases would likely be cheaper, but I'd enjoy playing with swappable pieces if they're done well even if I only plan to display one version each.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Jun 2, 2017 23:26:40 GMT -6
So I'm just going to chime in that, while I understand both points of view here... I'm leaning pretty heavily in the "it'll be one release for each character" camp. For one thing, while both versions have popped up in back to back events, they have never been shown together. If your plan is to make two releases, why show only one figure at a time? Why not show both at the same event?
Additionally, the fact that they've shown both so close together is also pretty suspect. I believe I've said this before, but if they were making two releases, showing both beforehand would be stupid from a business perspective. I, for example, do not want Cell saga Yamcha. I think the hairstyle is stupid (not to mention it has a horrible sculpt in this case, blech) and have always preferred Saiyan saga Yamcha with long hair. But if I'm only shown Cell saga Yamcha, I might pick him up anyway because I have a yamcha sized hole in my collection. And then if they make a Yamcha I like more later, I might buy him again just to get the one I ACTUALLY wanted the first time. However, KNOWING there's going to be a Saiyan Saga Yamcha, I don't give a fruit about Cell saga Yamcha.
And I do get the counterargument: Why make just one release when they can milk collectors for more money? And given what we've seen of Tamashii Nations, it's not a wholly invalid argument (See: the 50,000 goku variants). But what I think you're overlooking is that Yamcha and Tien aren't valuable enough to warrant multiple releases. Yes, WE want them both, but WE are the type of people who intentionally go on a forum called "Dragon Ball Figures". More casual fans aren't going to care that much about the two non-saiyans, ESPECIALLY not at $40+ a figure. And again, making multiple releases risks splitting the number of people buying the two even further (again, I'm a perfect example of someone who will not be buying more than one of each) and that's not smart when you're not sure to sell enough on a single release for each character as is.
That said though, I'm only buying one of each regardless so whatever happens, I'm indifferent. I just think given how they've been marketing the two it'll be one single release for each. It's not like collectors who want to display both can't just buy two anyway.
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Post by Majin Tomato on May 7, 2017 6:58:56 GMT -6
Excluding figures we still don't have dates for yet but we're pretty sure coming (Gotenks, Yamcha, and Tien) my current five most wanted are
1. Raditz 2. Super Buu (or pure Buu) 3. Cabba 4. Chiaotzu 5. Bardock
Chichi and Bulma are on my personal list too, but realistically they're not as important to get asap as some of the others are. Raditz I feel like is a given at this point... he's the last real huge member of the Saiyan saga, he's Goku's brother, and he's got a lot of fan love despite realistically being around about as much as Kui. Super Buu/Pure Buu would be another given, since he'd finally represent the last DBZ arc. I actually would prefer Cabba for giving us the first dive into Super (arguably Hit would be a better choice, but we see Cabba doing more things. That said, we'll probably see Black first because he's an easy build). Chiaotzu and Bardock are not personal wants (I will buy the former for sure tho) but both are must haves for many fans and Bardock especially has become the poster child for expanded Dragonball content, for better and worse.
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Post by Majin Tomato on May 6, 2017 19:59:18 GMT -6
So I've been around a little bit less lately, partly due to me having the attention span of a gnat, but also because I've recently moved from an ok apartment with not a ton of space, to renting a house with 3 of my best friends. And unlike the apartment, which didn't REALLY have a ton of space for me to put my displays, we've got a bit more legroom as far as "hey, here's the top of a bookshelf I can put these figures on." Since today is my first "day off" (not really, but it was a half day) where I wasn't moving furniture up stairs and all that, I've had a bit of time to set some stuff up today, and took some photos. Before I go into that though, question for other collectors out there: A few of the friends who will be moving down have pets, a dog and a cat. I'm not really worried about the cat knocking them off directly (the more valuable displays with customs are mostly in my room, anything downstairs can and has taken a few tumbles). That being said, there are always going to be issues with figures falling due to a bookshelf being knocked, and I'm trying to think of ways to, for lack of a better explanation, glue their feet to the shelf without actually gluing them down. Anyway, to photos. We'll start with... TitansSo this one's been through some iterations. I did finally unpack Tempest (he was made by loosecollector over a year ago, but I never unpacked him because when I got him I was moving from Maryland to Nevada, and then had no real space for displays). As for the Teeny Titans (they have a real name, but I'm not looking it up atm) I went through a few iterations of them and I'm still not entirely happy with the results. I got some of the Bandai figures from the original Teen Titans show, but those were kinda blah, they never really looked like the show, and making customs to fill in the gaps wasn't really appealing. Briefly got a few of the Jazwarez figures (which is where the Tower comes from btw) but... while I will credit them being show accurate, those were some cheaply put together toys. I bought a few larger ones for my brother (who LOVED Go) and Raven pretty much exploded right out of the box. Plus, the writing was pretty much on the wall that Mattel was taking that line away from pretty early on. The reason I'm relatively ok with this line (which is Mattel's) is that, A. I got really into the Teeny Titans mobile game (it's good. worth the 4 bucks or whatever) and B. They're basically glorified lego men. If this line dies, customs are stupidly simple. JLA/CSASo this collection used to be a bit larger, but due to some issues (A few of the N52 league figures broke during one of the moves, and the DCEU ones... just... meh) but in a way it's also been distilled down into my favorite iterations of the two groups. Also, I've got this one set up on the shelf in my closet, which has a sliding door where you can only see one half of the closet or the other at a time: Nightmare for photos, but it's also like... I open one side, Justice League. Other side: CSA/Justice Lords. DragonballSo between getting the androids and the re-release of Cell I've mostly filled in the gaps with what's actually been released that I want. I have my WIP custom Gohan still packed up, haven't bothered to get him out since he still has no head to speak of atm. I'm eventually planning on making the second Cell (the Figure Rise one) into a custom Final Form King Cold, but I'm not there yet. Marvel Cinematic UniverseApologies on the cruddy quality of the photo, but getting a good shot with my ipad was kinda awkward. This one's had a few changes, partly due to the space I'm using for it, but also because of current and upcoming characters and figures. First, I removed Giant Man and Wasp. I love them, I wish OC Janet and Hank were included, but the comic costumes just don't quite fit alongside the MCU counterparts. I'm kinda waiting to see what happens with Antman and Wasp though, since Wasp will be in that film, and I've been toying with how to include Hank. Second, I picked up some GotG figures finally... I know I know, but unlike the other MCU films, I don't have any attachment to the characters outside of the film. Third, I left a space open for the Netflix figures coming... whenever they're coming. I also currently have my Andrew Garfield Spider-Man chilling in the back of Team Iron Man until I bother to pick up the new SM figure.
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Post by Majin Tomato on May 3, 2017 21:32:23 GMT -6
As far as SS2 goes... while personally SS2 is easily my favorite form of all time (SS3 was a step too far, and SSG+SSB, while interesting, exist in the same realm as SS4... they work well in their respective series, but aren't as iconic for me) and I'd love to see actual SS2 heads for Goku and Vegeta despite being unlikely to buy them... the fact is, if you're not Cell Saga Gohan, the differences between SS1 and SS2 are pretty minor. You have to really know your stuff to be able to tell the difference between the two at a glance, and for some characters (like Adult Gohan) it can be nearly impossible to tell without the characteristic lightning aura.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's totally nonsense that Majin Vegeta should not get his own unique heads, especially since so much else is clearly new anyway. I just don't think there's as much of a market for SS2 Goku in particular, especially given that it's really only been showcased in a single fight.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Apr 30, 2017 12:35:06 GMT -6
To be fair, that scouter was a pain to deal with. Mine would fall off ALL THE TIME before I finally gave up and removed it. Having it be more secure is a plus.
That said, I'm not terribly worried about it, tbh. The hair was the bigger issue, and I have spare faces from previous customs and figures that I might be able to use, or at least swap ears from.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Apr 30, 2017 12:30:30 GMT -6
Honestly, I can't imagine them selling two versions of Yamcha or Tien back to back, especially since Yamcha's Cell saga head can realistically fit in the box so long as the long haired version is the packaged version. Tien is a bit more tricky, but if they made the half-gi a softer piece and removeable (as some have suggested) that would be easy to pack in as well. It's just not practical... If it was 2 versions of Goku or Vegeta or Gohan, yeah, it'd sell just fine. Yamcha and Tien though... let's be real, those are for the actual fans, not as many people want them, and it's not worth diluting the market by having collectors choose one or the other. Especially with them showing both versions... If I know long haired yamcha is ready to go, I am not buying Cell saga Yamcha.
For Kid Goku... I'm ok with it. Yeah, he doesn't match up well with the early DB Goku, but I think he's fine as a "End of King Piccolo saga" Goku. Plus, this body mold is more likely to be used again for certain other DB/Z characters down the line... Goten, Gohan, Trunks, Krillin, etc.
Gotenks... I'll be honest, my biggest disappointment is that so far we haven't had a normal head, but honestly, if they don't include it (which they may not) I'll just paint the SS1 head myself. It won't be as good, but the shape is there and I'll deal with the rest.
Honestly, I'm sold on most of these. I'll inevitably be buying Tien, Yamcha, Kid Goku, and Gotenks for sure.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Apr 29, 2017 12:58:23 GMT -6
I'm so happy. Long haired Yamcha really is my preferred Yamcha, and that hairstyle sculpt really does look better than the other one. Between that, Gotenks, some Vegeta love, and the Kid Goku update, I'm pretty happy with all this.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Apr 11, 2017 19:24:30 GMT -6
I'm probably in the minority here, but I want neither Goku. I'm a one Goku kinda guy, and I already have a normal Goku, I like my normal Goku, and the only way I'd want anything different than it is if they made a normal goku with the 2.0 body, and even then it's like... I already have one that's perfectly serviceable. TBH, the main reason I am 100% down with updating my Saiyan Vegeta, aside from the new head potentially working with the SS Vegeta release, is that the joints on my original figure are AWFUL. Original release Saiyan Vegeta has been constantly falling over on my shelf.
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Post by Majin Tomato on Apr 8, 2017 14:01:20 GMT -6
I wonder who's idea it was to actually release these, and why? Because Xenoverse and it's sequel sold over 5 million copies, and (as I brought up in the main Figuarts thread) pretty much every piece can be reused for other characters down the line. The bigger expense is Trunks, but again, the game is VERY popular, and the XV outfit is also pretty heavily pushed in the popular japanese game Dragon Ball Heroes (where Goten also wears a variation of it) so even that's an acceptable loss. It'd have made a bit more sense if we'd gotten these say, last year (to tie in with XV2's release) but Tamashii isn't stellar at the whole brand cohesion thing.
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