SH Monsterarts!

[wataru]

Revoltechs here Ive seen - Evangelion units, Macross, Giant Robo have been $14.99 - $29.99.

Where do you buy them? I've never seen the kaiju ones online for less than around $40 (even if they're a couple bucks less, shipping makes them around $40 anyway). I've never looked for any of the others though.

I havent seen the kaiju ones locally. I see the Macross, Evangelion and Giant Robo ones here locally like at Acme Superstore and Sci Fi City for $14.99 - $29.99.

[Fairy Mothra]

I havent seen the kaiju ones locally. I see the Macross, Evangelion and Giant Robo ones here locally like at Acme Superstore and Sci Fi City for $14.99 - $29.99.

aah, that explains it. we don't have any stores around here that sell them so I'm forced to buy online.

[wataru]

I havent seen the kaiju ones locally. I see the Macross, Evangelion and Giant Robo ones here locally like at Acme Superstore and Sci Fi City for $14.99 - $29.99.

aah, that explains it. we don't have any stores around here that sell them so I'm forced to buy online.

I was gunned to get the YF-19 from Macross Plus then I saw it and it was so small. Sure its 1/10th the price of a Yamato YF-19 but damn...

Local shops here wont buy these figures anymore. I see alot of anime clearanced out because to get a license for some of these at wholesale is $5000+ investment. Bandai is $5000 just to sell the products wholesole, not including the actual wholesale cost.

[Captain Aktion]

I feel like I need to clear up some misconceptions around here.

First: You will not see many Sci-Fi Revolts going for less than around the $30 mark.
I have a Giant Robo (anime version), Gigantor, and Black Ox. All of these were much cheaper. Around $15; some even less than that.
The standard mechs and anime characters are generally a tad bit lower in price, especially some of the older figures.
Having said that, I did, however, purchase the Batman Revoltech from HLJ a few months back for the amazingly low price of $15. $22 shipping and all from Japan.
Awesome figure, but I digress.
Also, Revolts don't have a lot of heft to them.
They're pretty light as a function, as their limbs and joints are all removable.
Most of the ones I've bothered to check are hollowed out inside; I guess maybe Rodan isn't? Mothra probably isn't too hollow, but it doesn't really matter with her...
U-A Gomora, on the other hand...if you pop of one of his legs, rather than having a peg attached to the leg that goes into a hollowed out body, the peg sticks off of the body, and the inside is solid; You can't reach up inside of Gomora (man, I never thought I'd type that sentence...).
This is a small, minor point to some, I'm sure, but it makes all the difference when you pick them up.
Even SH Figuarts feel like they have a great weight balance; I can balance my Kamen Riders on one foot, no problem.
It's one of those subtle things that separates cheap figures from quality figs.
I'm holding out hope, especially with the SH branding, we're going to get some high quality product here, and unfortunately, you have to pay for that.
As you can see, the price is already fluttering, so again, if the $70 price tag is scaring you off, hold up and do a little shopping for a while. We've still got a lot of time.

ALSO: I haven't ever seen promo pics from before a release where the paint-apps are 100%, especially on 6 in. figures. I'm sitting here looking at my X-Plus USA Godzilla's and, man, are their mouths pink...Oh well, I just try not to fixate on things like that. Nothing has ever been perfect.

[Hotrod93]

Where is Burning Goji

And that SpaceG is sexy!

I see Burning Goji being an online exclusive.

[zilla103192]

Where is Burning Goji

And that SpaceG is sexy!

I see Burning Goji being an online exclusive.

I meant in the picture alone.

Did they cancel him in favor of SpacGodzilla?

[Hotrod93]

Where is Burning Goji

And that SpaceG is sexy!

I see Burning Goji being an online exclusive.

I meant in the picture alone.

Did they cancel him in favor of SpacGodzilla?

Well they could be going by pattern. THe may be working on Destroyah to relase with Burning.

[Showa Gyaos]

Well they could be going by pattern. THe may be working on Destroyah to relase with Burning.

This sounds like wishful thinking more than anything.

[Godzilla 2000]

Well they could be going by pattern. THe may be working on Destroyah to relase with Burning.

This sounds like wishful thinking more than anything.

Makes sense to me.

Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II:
-Godzilla
-Garuda
-Mechagodzilla

Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla:
-Godzilla
-Moguera
-Spacegodzilla

Godzilla vs Destoroyah:
-Burning Godzilla
-Destoroyah(?)

[JVM]

Well they could be going by pattern. THe may be working on Destroyah to relase with Burning.

This sounds like wishful thinking more than anything.

Makes sense to me.

Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II:
-Godzilla
-Garuda
-Mechagodzilla

Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla:
-Godzilla
-Moguera
-Spacegodzilla

Godzilla vs Destoroyah:
-Burning Godzilla
-Destoroyah(?)

Bet Junior's #3. Gotta wonder when/if there'll be a Fire Rodan.

[Captain Aktion]

^I'm more interested in if they're going to go Showa. These could get REAL interesting in terms of sculpts and joints then...Who doesn't want, say, a Monsterarts Toho King Kong? I know that'll never happen, but damn...so awesome...

[JVM]

^I'm more interested in if they're going to go Showa. These could get REAL interesting in terms of sculpts and joints then...Who doesn't want, say, a Monsterarts Toho King Kong? I know that'll never happen, but damn...so awesome...

I'm sure they'll go do a little Showa. I doubt they're exactly itching to do the Millennium series. My guess is after they finish the end of the Heisei serires they'll either backtrack through, or they'll skip to GMK or GFW and toss in Kiryu and/or G2K for shits and giggles, and then they'll have to do Showa.

[tymon]

I'll for sure be getting the 90's Godzilla, and *maybe* Mechagodzilla and Burning Godzilla too. I want Showa and Millennium figures much more badly, though. $70 aint too steep IMO, and worth it considering how amazing these look.

Might as well post my wish-list for upcoming waves:
Godzilla 54
Godzilla 00
King Ghidorah 65
Kiryu
Godzilla 64
Godzilla 01
Rodan 93
Gorosaurus 68
Godzilla 65
Godzilla 03
Gigan 72
Megalon

[Captain Aktion]

^We actually agree on something, hahaha!

[Godzilla 2000]

^I'm more interested in if they're going to go Showa. These could get REAL interesting in terms of sculpts and joints then...Who doesn't want, say, a Monsterarts Toho King Kong? I know that'll never happen, but damn...so awesome...

I think they've stated that if the line is succesful enough, they will aim for Showa kaiju.

[Captain Aktion]

^I hope so. This is a way out there chance, but I really think my favorite figures to have in this line would be a Frankenstein and the Gargantuas. Super pose-able versions of these characters?

Yes, please.

The chances of that? Zero, really.

My second choice is virtually any Showa Godzilla, but there's so much potential here. A Showa Ghidorah in this style? A Showa Rodan? Varan? Ebirah? Titanosaurus?
It'll never happen, but we can dream, right?

[JVM]

^I hope so. This is a way out there chance, but I really think my favorite figures to have in this line would be a Frankenstein and the Gargantuas. Super pose-able versions of these characters?

Yes, please.

The chances of that? Zero, really.

My second choice is virtually any Showa Godzilla, but there's so much potential here. A Showa Ghidorah in this style? A Showa Rodan? Varan? Ebirah? Titanosaurus?
It'll never happen, but we can dream, right?

Rodan and Ghidorah aree possible.

Varan is a thousand hell nos, and Titanosaurus just one, big hell no. His figures sold poorly in Japan despite the insane popularity with us American collectors.

[tymon]

I got a closer look at those new pictures..Godzilla 94 definitely doesn't look nearly as good as the prototype. I'm guessing this is usually the case with new toys, but it's a little disappointing.

[HeiseiGodzilla117]

I NEED to buy the 94 and 95 Godzillas. I rarely get to buy figures, so I've decided I'll definitely buy those two when they're available. If I'm impressed, I may buy more from this line. I love how everything looks so far.

[Captain Aktion]

I got a closer look at those new pictures..Godzilla 94 definitely doesn't look nearly as good as the prototype. I'm guessing this is usually the case with new toys, but it's a little disappointing.

Yeah, this is how it always is. I dunno, I guess I accepted that a long time ago. There is something to be said, however, for holding them in your hands. I didn't think I cared at all about vintage styled figures until I got one in my hands. I've been in love ever since...