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Post by angelo2113 on May 3, 2018 20:09:12 GMT -6
It's hard to tell. The original Trunks was called "Super Saiyan Trunks" but came with base hair as well.
Then again they've been lazy recently, so it will probably just be the one head. Oh dear Yeah, it's still a possibility. I imagine we'll see some photos near the end of the month. I don't think there's any major conventions/events this month unless they'll have a presence at the Tamashii Comic Con.
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Post by angelo2113 on Dec 1, 2017 23:49:55 GMT -6
I wonder if Majin Vegeta will cone if any accessories. Predictions anyone? Few faces and hands.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 14, 2017 16:42:05 GMT -6
My mistake! I completely forgot about those as well.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 12, 2017 2:24:28 GMT -6
Looks like Super Saiyan Gohan and Piccolo will join the line soon...
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 10, 2017 14:08:24 GMT -6
Hm, that's interesting. So are they going to see how well Master Roshi sells before they continue the line or do they mean the overall scheme of Dragon Ball franchise S.H.Figuarts?
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 8, 2017 14:55:50 GMT -6
This is a new series from Banpresto and the 1st two releases will be Kaio-ken Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Super Saiyan Rose Goku Black. I think the sculpts themselves are outstanding but I'm not really sure how to feel about the metallic paint for the hair.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 7, 2017 21:25:24 GMT -6
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 5, 2017 11:59:01 GMT -6
Stormtroopers have no cloth or faces that express emotion and are made of solid pieces of armor. It's a basic sculpt. If you had other anime character model kits that showed the transitioning between design to model kit engineering, it would be more understandable.
Model kits production take apart the design of the character. Little solid figures don't.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 5, 2017 4:21:10 GMT -6
I was never going to say this but I think the Figure-Rise kits are awful. I can't understate my disappointment with them, partly because they're produced by Bandai, which is (as far as I know) the model kit company. Compare the Dragon Ball kits to any other Bandai kit and the difference in quality is undeniable. For example...take a look at this stunning Stormtrooper kit, also produced by Bandai. It honestly looks like it was ripped directly from a Star Wars film. Gundam model kits also consistently have superb quality. I'm blown away by almost every Gundam model kit I see and the only reason I don't collect the Gundam kits is because I know I would spend way too much money on them. I can't say the same for the DB kits. Compare this to the DoD Android 18 which has an amazing face sculpt. I mostly hate the DB kits because they could be better than the Figuarts figures. Bandai model kits are typically superb recreations. To me, the DB kits are interpretations at best. Coming from Bandai, I expected so much more. I'm honestly not sure why you're comparing these characters to Stormtroopers or Gundams. Using other anime character model kits would be a much better comparison. I'm also not sure why you're comparing a $25/30 1/12 model kit facial sculpting to a $70 1/6 figure sculpting. I could be mistaken but your expectations for these model kits are at a point where they would never be met.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 5, 2017 2:25:06 GMT -6
For me it's a case to case basis as to which I prefer. For instance I think Figure-Rise Trunks has a much better sculpt that Figuarts Trunks, and I prefer the buffer Figure-Rise Cell to the IMO rather scrawny looking Figuarts Cell. On the other hand I think that this year's Figuarts SSJ2 Gohan looks better than Figure-Rise Gohan Also, believe it or not, the Figure-Rise models played a role in getting me into Dragon Ball. Unlike most people here, I did not grow up with Dragon Ball. I am however, a long time Gundam fan, and I've been building those models for years. When Bandai started putting out the Figure-Rise Standard models last year, I kind of thought "oh hey some of those are actually pretty cool" and so I decided to give Kai a watch.That is absolutely one of the best things about these model kit products. It opens up the world of Dragon Ball to model kit collectors such as yourself. Very cool to hear that!
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 2, 2017 11:46:03 GMT -6
So is that Saiyan Pod gonna be an actual thing? I have a feeling it will be one day I believe it's the Figure-Rise Mechanics Saiyan Pod.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 1, 2017 19:03:38 GMT -6
For the people worried about Vegeta/Gotenks, just remember we literally just got a Frieza announcement and he's not even there (or Black). It seems they just wanted to show off a bit of Saiyan Saga, Cell saga and classic Dragon Ball (rather than everything) this time. Goku Black and Gotenks are on display at the event.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 1, 2017 14:23:30 GMT -6
I honestly have no idea why Tamashii is doing that. They even mentioned that on their Instagram post. Maybe they wanna produce these figures in larger scale to sell them at a higher price? As a collector, that bothers me. Kid Goku is already bigger, now Master Roshi... I'd like to display them with the rest of the line, like they were the same, damn. At a higher price point but also keeping the product up to recent quality standards. If the product was of accurate size compared to the rest of the line, it would require much smaller sculpting, molding, joints, and a longer production process which is very time consuming. It may have been the easier business decision for Tamashii but, while sacrificing accurate scaling, it may also be the better decision for the collectors as well.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 1, 2017 11:25:36 GMT -6
It sucks they’re a larger scale than the rest of the line but damn does Roshi look on point. Have a feeling the next DB release after him will either be Kid Krillin or Bulma I honestly have no idea why Tamashii is doing that. They even mentioned that on their Instagram post.
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Post by angelo2113 on Nov 1, 2017 1:55:52 GMT -6
Master Roshi was revealed in Barcelona today.
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