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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 24, 2016 17:10:55 GMT -6
Kid Buu looks good. I can see a lot of possible similarities for a S.H. Figuarts version in the future.
Goku's body mold is really good. The chest sculpt is good. His neck is thicker which I think looks great. The added torso articulation allows for more dynamic posing at times. The knee articulation is nicely done, similar to Broly's. The only problem is it's too tall but I don't really mind that. I have a mix of a lot of scales in my displays.
For some reason, somebody paint washed Gohan's gi. I understand they were trying to go for more shading and detail but I'm not a fan of it. Is there a reason Gohan is wearing socks all the time in these designs? I've seen either his socks or legs always being white and it doesn't make sense to me.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 24, 2016 15:22:18 GMT -6
when is ssj3 goku and buu coming out? November.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 24, 2016 0:17:59 GMT -6
If anybody is interested in seeing updated product photos of Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, Perfect Cell, Super Saiyan 3 Goku, Kid Buu, and Saiyan Pod....
hobby.dengeki.com/news/243260/Gohan looks shredded. Kid Buu comes with so many effect pieces, I think he's got one even for the tail on his head. angelo2113 do you have pics of FRS Frieza? Comparison with SHF Frieza if possible or some other DBZ figuarts. I don't have a comparison with S.H. Figuarts Final Form Frieza but I have a comparison with Super Warrior Awakening Goku. I think it works really well for a 100% Final Form Frieza...
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 21:46:52 GMT -6
If anybody is interested in seeing updated product photos of Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, Perfect Cell, Super Saiyan 3 Goku, Kid Buu, and Saiyan Pod....
hobby.dengeki.com/news/243260/
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 18:18:09 GMT -6
How would the line be reduced? Take Trunks as an example. Super Saiyan Trunk's popularity was not diminished in any way by RR or PC Trunks. Edit: Oh wait, Super Saiyan Trunks also came with both SS and base hair, I forgot. But still, the point remains true, I still don't see how said figures would "reduce" the line in any way. To the contrary, if anything, having a more complete figure set transaltes to higher quality, which translates to a richer, more dynamic, and timeless line of figures. I consider the quality of the Trunks figures to be among the best due partly to the fact that they come with both Saiyan and non-Saiyan head pieces. If every Saiyan release included multiple heads, that would result in fewer releases. Fewer releases would result in reduced potential profit and a shorter lifeline for Tamashii Nations. Take Goku from Buu Saga for example. If Tamashii Nations released one Buu Saga Goku figure that included a normal head and all three Super Saiyan heads, they would have lost out on 4 potential individual releases. Super Saiyan Trunks is a great release but Tamashii Nations also has the opportunity to release another one with two different head sculpts.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 17:14:01 GMT -6
The only reason I make a big fuss about this is because they're not gonna release it as a stand alone figure. It's different with Vegeta, because they will most likely make a Frieza Saga Vegeta, so we'll get that base head/figure eventually. This was really the only opportunity to have that included, and they screwed it up. Oh well. Tamashii Nations will possibly design movie territory products if they believe collectors will purchase them. If you really want a normal based Gohan, let Tamashii Nations know on Social Media that you would like to see a Bojack Unbound Gohan.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 17:07:13 GMT -6
Well, there is little point in discussing it any further if you view the normal head accessory as being unnecessary. Even if it was only for a few scenes. Every character in every saga should've included Saiyan and normal head pieces. These figures aren't very cheap to begin with, whats an extra few dollars. And as eddieranger alluded, either way, they could make better choices regarding the existing accessories, thus shifting resources around to make a more complete and dynamic figure set within the existing production allowance. No, they shouldn't. Tamashii Nations is a business. They don't want a potential 5 - 10 year profitable line to be reduced only to make a few extra dollars.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 16:46:59 GMT -6
It's not really a few scenes. Gohan turned Saiyan-I in the HTC. So up to that point he wasn't Saiyan one. They should have included both just like they did with Trunks. Part of the reason i like that figure more is because of the fact that it's simply more dynamic due to the fact that it can be posed in more ways. And it's probably why I have two, with one that remains unopened, so it probably would have benefited Tamashi them in terms of increased sales figures. And plus, I don't see why you as a consumer would look at this through the lens of a corporation. As in "I don't see why it would benefit this corporation's overhead costs of production." Well no, in terms of immediate and short-term production costs it probably would've cost a little more, but I would've gladly paid $10 more for a base head, so that in turns translates to higher profits as well. Either way you want to look at it -- they should step it up. Gohan's hair was long when he first transformed into a Super Saiyan and had it cut in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. The only time that Gohan was in his normal form, while in the attire that Piccolo gave him, was after he defeated Cell at Kami's Lookout. Why wouldn't I look at it through the lens of the producer? They're the ones who make the decisions. There's reasoning behind those decisions. The normal head accessory would have been unnecessary. The Super Saiyan head is inaccurate for this specific battle damaged design but it gives the consumer an opportunity to have Super Saiyan Gohan which is a lot more relevant S.H. Figuarts product than a normal Gohan.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 16:12:46 GMT -6
@angelo2123 But Gohan turned Saiyan inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, so that is still part of the Cell saga. That would be a different figure then with the Saiyan armor. There really was no reason for Tamashii Nations to include a normal head for Cell Saga Gohan. From the time to when he exited out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to when he defeated Cell, he was Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2. He was powered down after killing Cell and the episode after when they were making all their wishes. Honestly, I don't recall him being Super Saiyan when he was fighting Cell after transforming to Super Saiyan 2. This figure is basically the final episodes of the Cell Games saga, so if another head were to be included, it should have been the base head. I don't see how it would have benefited Tamashii Nations to include a normal head because it appeared for a few scenes with everybody standing around. Especially for an S.H. Figuarts release.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 15:59:43 GMT -6
There really was no reason for Tamashii Nations to include a normal head for Cell Saga Gohan. From the time to when he exited out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to when he defeated Cell, he was Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 13:22:35 GMT -6
It's good to see that Tamashii Nations is including the updated articulation for Web Exclusives and not only Regular Releases.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 23, 2016 1:04:06 GMT -6
Reminds me of what Super Vegeta would look like with the older, Pre-Cell Saga, art style. I'm starting to like it. This doesnt really look like the old art style. The old style had round edges; this is very sharp. The figure certainly is stylized though. It reminds me of the Vegeta from the Frieza Saga. The figure is more detailed and stylized but the outline is similar. Could just be me though.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 21, 2016 0:01:00 GMT -6
Reminds me of what Super Vegeta would look like with the older, Pre-Cell Saga, art style. I'm starting to like it.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 16, 2016 16:15:10 GMT -6
I put Final Form Frieza together last night. A lot of fun like Goku, little more challenging. Great articulation. Works really well for a 100% Final Form Frieza.
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Post by angelo2113 on Aug 15, 2016 14:19:40 GMT -6
I would highly recommend the Goku model kit. It was a lot of fun putting together and has some great articulation. I may start Frieza tonight or wait until the weekend. I'm really looking forward to this line now.
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