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Post by bushido on Jan 19, 2006 13:20:57 GMT -5
they look kl, anyone know how big they are or how much they cost? do you have to buy the whole set or are they individual. I got to say i agree with pheno, fanservicey stuff will always be poular but i also understand peeps saying that the anime costumes would make a nice change. Like that figure that came with the glowy megaraptor.....or am i thinking of something else?
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Post by Yurei Avalon on Jan 19, 2006 16:20:24 GMT -5
no, you're correct. same with wind breaker turkey and lance tag break whatever with the mii firgure and toys r us ruuji/murasame... to answer your other questions, we know these'll be sold in cases like gashapon, they're probably about 2-3" high. Not sure how many in a case, I thought HLJ's page said 10... www.hlj.com/product/YUJ95361right now they're asking roughly $15 US depending on where you go. they mus tbe randomly assorted with doubles if there's only like, 5 of them... o-o
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Post by bushido on Jan 19, 2006 16:24:33 GMT -5
hlj has no pic and says no order o_0
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Post by Yurei Avalon on Jan 19, 2006 16:27:29 GMT -5
obviously, they never have pictures of items until they come into stock. And they're full up on preorders.
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Post by 尹 眞悟 on Jan 19, 2006 17:45:54 GMT -5
I agree, it is a rather strange choice for a swimsuit but it's still sexy as hell IMO. Here's the deal guys, you all know I can be a jerk sometimes, and you all know I love to argue, hate to admit I'm wrong, and will stop at nothing to try and make other see things my way. So, as someone who's very sexually free and is in a serious relationship with someone who's very sexually free it's easy for me to admit that I think these figures and drawings are hot. It's very hard for me to understand any straight guy on this forum not thinking these figures are hot but obviously not everyone is me so I have to say that while I don't understand why you guys don't think these figures are hot you're entitled to your opinions just as much as I am so I won't have anything else to say on the matter. Now, back to the discussion of the actual figures. -Pheno Well my comment about the swimsuit was more of a joke than anything but I'm still not fond of it. I find it rather tasteless really. Kotona as a character I'm not minding and her expression in that photo is pretty cute. The swimsuit I'm not liking though that might just be a matter of personal taste as I was the one who bought this. But in a nutshell, I don't find that swimsuit sexy. At any rate, I'll probably do the rounds looking for the Celiga figurine. I quite like that one, Fiona's not too bad either. Go go Rakuten! EDIT: Nearly forgot, someone asked how tall these were? Link from the original post says 110mm which is a bit over 4 inches so they're pretty decently sized which is pretty cool. Given that a case is only 2,000 yen you're looking at 200 yen per figurine, each figurine being pretty tall. Sounds like a bargain to me.
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Post by Alteka on Jan 19, 2006 19:23:04 GMT -5
So, as someone who's very sexually free and is in a serious relationship with someone who's very sexually free it's easy for me to admit that I think these figures and drawings are hot. It's very hard for me to understand any straight guy on this forum not thinking these figures are hot but obviously not everyone is me <and so on>.. -Pheno Well, it's not really an issue for those of us who are at our peak . Not everyone is 20 to 35, though. I think some folks are just trying to be polite, since serveral people got jumped over that hybrid issue. We all know sexuality is the biggest social taboo, so it should come as no surprise that you'll find many seemingly neutral or slightly negative responses to the figs. But also, a lot of the forum people are still under 18.. and the social reinforcement is stronger there than anywhere. Telling them to loosten up is like telling them to move out - it'll happen eventually, but not quite yet. I think most people are of a mind past that though, and were genuinely just expecting show-likeness figures. It's like expecting a Gilvader in the mail, and instead you get a mail-order bride. You'd be grinning, but a little disappointed I think. But then I could also just peek at your behavior and say you're mighty proud of your blooming relationship and want everyone to admire you for both your large zoids collection and sexual prowess ;D. Haha, anyways.. back on topic.
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Post by Darkchu on Jan 19, 2006 20:06:56 GMT -5
Im only 15 and I love these things. If they were a little bigger and the shoulders didnt look so bad, either way. I WANT THE KOTANA ONE.. Yeah, they are sexy and if i had money to burna dn wasnt going to boarding school id get em. Hm, I shall pass judgement when pheno gets his. But they would look so cool sitting atop my computer, mmmm
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Post by Phenotype on Jan 19, 2006 21:30:17 GMT -5
But then I could also just peek at your behavior and say you're mighty proud of your blooming relationship and want everyone to admire you for both your large zoids collection and sexual prowess ;D. Nah, not trying to brag, just want people to udnerstand where I'm coming from. I understand what you mean about the others and that's a good point too. -Pheno
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Post by Fulano on Jan 19, 2006 22:11:35 GMT -5
These babes are Hawt
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Post by gojulasprime23 on Jan 19, 2006 22:19:27 GMT -5
Isn't anyone bothered that these are the only types of Zoid figures that we can get? 'Hot chick' figures are the only Zoid figures out there and I'm very disappointed. How about some action figures, is that too much to ask? Would it be gay to say that I'd rather have a Raven or a Bit Cloud figure than ANOTHER stinkn Leena in a bathing suit? I think it's pathetic that the people making these decisions think that the Zoid characters are only as good as their sex appeal. The Zoids storylines are full of characters that would make excellent action figures- male or female. I surprised so many people are still amused with this same old gimmick and the longer fans buy this junk the longer it'll be before we get something different. That's just my two-cents.
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Post by Blitzwing on Jan 19, 2006 22:58:42 GMT -5
Im sold on this I like em...they're so cute n hot...I wonder if they're in the same scale with the limited edition kit freebies
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Post by Deadborder on Jan 20, 2006 0:13:38 GMT -5
No, GP23, I agree entirely. I think that there is far too much emphasis on the "Underaged babes in bekinis" while theres an awful lot more potential to be explored. Me, I'd love a Helmut, Stroemer, Guylos or Wolff Muaroa action figure. Heck, a dencently proprtioned, non fanservciy, posable, fully dressed figure would be cool too.
Colour me POed
Rick R.
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Post by Phenotype on Jan 20, 2006 0:35:59 GMT -5
The reason there aren't action figures of all the characters (including males) is a two-part answer. 1) Because these aren't action figures, they're cheap little Gashapon toys with no articulation that you buy at the last second when you're standing at the counter. 2) Because as far as Tomy is concerned the real star of the show is and always will be the Zoids themselves. They see no need to try and expand on that by having fully articulated action figures. Now, don't get me wrong, I'd love to have action figures of the characters, including the men, but that isn't the point of what we're discussing here at all. -Phenotype
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Post by Tilly on Jan 20, 2006 2:54:55 GMT -5
There were cheap gashapon versions of the little Van and Fiona pilots, and I think a few others. More like that would rock, and pilot figures emphasises the Zoids are the important bit thing you mentioned, as a pilot figure isn't much good without something for it to sit in. In fact, it's likely to escape, never to be found again. Damn you, vanishing HoloRaven!
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Post by Yurei Avalon on Jan 20, 2006 5:28:09 GMT -5
... I want a prozen figure dangit! >_>
But seriously, Naruto has fully articulated/part swappable action figures (of several of their males characters and only one female) so why can't zoids? They have more gashapon series than I can count as well as like 2-3 action figure series.
Durn you tomy... the other charaters would sell!
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