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Post by timone317 on Jul 6, 2016 16:46:35 GMT -6
I was hoping for more of a lime green color on Cell...so disappointing, but I suppose customizing it is always an option. Above all else I'm still hopeful that this version will have tighter joints than the original. The new Gohan is interesting. I've been under the impression the "next generation" Figuarts were being produced with the American market in mind ( see how compatible the Warrior Awakening SS Goku is with the SDCC SS Goku). It seems like this new Gohan was made to match the SDCC version. I can't possibly say for sure if that's the case or not but, assuming it is, that would at least explain the new skin tone being used. |
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Post by timone317 on Jun 10, 2016 14:00:21 GMT -6
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Post by timone317 on Jun 8, 2016 20:06:55 GMT -6
No idea what the source is and this seems to be a list of Bluefin's SDCC exclusives.
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Post by timone317 on Jun 8, 2016 19:18:14 GMT -6
As far as I can tell this is legit.  |
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Post by timone317 on Jun 8, 2016 10:09:33 GMT -6
Why do some people think the 2015 Goku was created exclusively for the Galería event and then carried over to SDCC? Chances are the 2015 Goku simply had two boxes created during the production run for every exclusive Goku. The "Go Kanji" version may have been released first but that doesn't mean it was made solely for the Mexican market and then carried over to SDCC. It wouldn't make any sense for Tamashii to have two separate production runs to emphasize exclusivity.
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Post by timone317 on Jun 7, 2016 19:18:59 GMT -6
From what I've read it seems that head part was never meant to be shown off. I don't know why it exists or why it was even on hand at the event but it seems safe to say that part may never be released unless Tamashii intends to make another armored Super Trunks.
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Post by timone317 on Jun 7, 2016 19:16:43 GMT -6
The unbranded Goku neck might, might be a good match tone wise but it isn't worth dealing with. As far as I know every unbranded Goku bootleg relies on a SS3 Goku neck joint which means it can't be used on regular Figuarts heads and you can't easily swap a regular neck peg into it (I've tried at least once). I can't say for Datong, I don't have that version, but I think it's safe to say you should avoid it. Datong necks usually don't even match the included face parts, there's very little chance that part will work with legitimate faces.
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Post by timone317 on Jun 6, 2016 22:25:23 GMT -6
The neck peg isn't the problem, it's the size of Gohan's neck. That neck part is much larger than the Goku neck part which makes it incompatible with Goku heads (earlier today I attempted the swap once again to ensure this is the case). As I said, you can force Goku heads onto the Gohan neck but you can't move them around much. Also...you need to avoid sanding down neck/wrist pegs under any circumstances, doing that will always leave you with loose parts. Regarding the tones, keep in mind the Goku and Gohan faces have an essentially identical color. In the following pic you can see how Gohan's neck is a bit too pink to be a decent match for the Goku head. You may have one feasible option available...I added the neck from an SS Goku to a Gohan body and surprisingly enough that specific neck appears to be an acceptable match for the skin tone on Goku's face. It doesn't really work with Gohan's trapezoid/chest area but it seems to be the best option available (even the SDCC Goku neck is a somewhat bad match). Also, the neck must come from the 2010 version of SS Goku rather than the 2013/2015 reissue which has a pink neck.  |
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Post by timone317 on Jun 6, 2016 6:36:17 GMT -6
It isn't a perfect match, unfortunately. Also worth noting...Goku heads don't really fit on the Gohan neck as it's larger than the original Goku neck part. They can be placed on the neck but movement is extremely limited due to the tight fit. The first image shows Goku, SDCC Goku, Ultimate Gohan, Vegetto, and the SSGSS Goku with a normal form head in their original condition. The second image has been modified to show Vegetto's neck and trapezoids on the Gohan upper torso (just to emphasize the difference).Regarding SS Goku...I'm assuming that means the first release. That would be one instance where you might have a close enough match. The original SS Goku had light peach skin and as you can see in the first pic Ultimate Gohan technically has medium peach skin due to the pink shading. The only problem...the SS Goku head doesn't work with the Gohan neck (assuming you plan to swap parts around). |
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Post by timone317 on Jun 6, 2016 6:21:09 GMT -6
The exact tweet says the Tokyo Toy Show has some big news, not SDCC. The attached image is just an expansion of an earlier SDCC hint (but it doesn't reveal anything). |
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Post by timone317 on May 30, 2016 22:23:24 GMT -6
I don't remember saying the figure sucks. I'm simply pointing out the glaring inconsistencies. It isn't nitpicking nonsense, it's pure disappointment. Other Figuarts lines have decent consistency amongst numerous figures, Dragon Ball figures can (and should) as well. rather edit this post than make a new one. Three different Trunks figures, three different skin tones, and only one is close to accurate (the first release). Such a shame. |
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Post by timone317 on May 25, 2016 9:54:11 GMT -6
Confirmation on the larger neck peg.   |
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Post by timone317 on May 24, 2016 12:44:04 GMT -6
I've read this Trunks has a larger neck peg than the other figures so it seems like head swapping may not be an option this time around and if this is the case I can't help but view that as another negative. I just don't see the point in ensuring people can't swap heads.
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Post by timone317 on May 23, 2016 20:24:48 GMT -6
The lighting from super saiyan transformations seems to be irrelevant in Figuarts releases. Just look at the first Trunks, Vegetto, and SSGSS Goku. Both the normal and SS faces have the same skin tone.
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Post by timone317 on May 23, 2016 19:36:20 GMT -6
It isn't accurate to the character. It's true that there are many palette inconsistencies throughout all Dragon Ball media but the video games and Dragon Ball Super can provide a stable and consistent palette for all characters. Here are a few images that show where the skin tone should be for Trunks.   If that's not enough it's noted in the Daizenshuu that Saiyans have slightly yellow skin. This also applies to Goku and Vegeta.  For a while, the skin tones on every release were where they needed to be, right up until Warrior Awakening SS Goku came out which was the first to feature the inaccurate tanned peach skin that SS Trunks has. The fact of the matter is the new skin tone Tamashii is using is only appropriate for one figure and that would be a Figuarts Super Saiyan God Goku.  I would have been beyond satisfied with this new Trunks (and the premium color Trunks...and the Warrior Awakening SS Goku) if they had been made with the same yellowish skin color other figures were made with and that didn't happen. I'm not saying the new regular release figures aren't great, they are, it's just that they could be better, more accurate, and consistent with the rest of the line and they aren't and I'm never going to be able to ignore that. I'm holding out hope that maybe future reissues will alter the skin slightly but I can't see that happening. |
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