Toy Spotlight: Gigabrain

[Captain Aktion]

^I'm a Marmit fan and I think theirs is still better than the GB, from what I've seen. Why do you make blanket statements?

[Primevalgodzilla V2]

I said that I felt that the GB figure would hard to top from *all* other companies (Xplus, SH, Pilot Ace, etc)....and guess which line's fans were the only ones who got butt hurt buy this statement?

Secondly, I said this in a GB thread...I didn't go over to the MA thread and say this (and if I were to do so...then too bad, as SH fans constantly do this in other threads).

Finally...you're damn right I've been critical of certain aspects (costs, quality control, small size, etc.) and over-hyping of the SH line (as have other collectors), as collectors of that line have made it a ritual habit of declaring it the greatest line ever while disparaging other lines *numerous times*. I remember Legion's posts, and he was posting the MG photo more as a response to the attitude among SH collectors that the SH line "has no equal" and eveything else bascially is irrelevant...I don't see collectors of other lines doing this.


And guess what? I am also critical of other lines as well (see my most recent criticisms of Marmit in the Marmit Appreciation thread of Marmit's figures post 2007). I can be a fan of certain lines while also being objective as well...the difference is that you will never see me whining for a "warning/ban" or acting like my mother was insulted if someone doesn't like the same figures/lines that I do.


I've said my peace on this matter...if you feel like getting "the last word" in, then have it, I'm moving on....

You still don't know the difference between insulting a toy and insulting a person, so you?

I don't reall anyone getting 'butthurt' by your statement, but if that's what you would like to think....Also, I don\t see anything wrong with thinking the SHM line is the best ever, that somehow allows 'comaprison' in that thread and not in this one. Also, even RZK thinks the SHM line isn't perfect - he's criticised Godzilla and MG several times. The people who go 'SHM is best ever' are genrally newbies or people who won;t be here to listen to you anyway.

[Jomei]

I was about the say the same thing PlanetXman. If I went into the SH thread and started spouting how much better GB is than SH (or trying to turn the focus to GB), SH fans would usually go apeshit and call for me to be warned/banned. Yet certain SH collectors *ALWAYS* do this in other threads (I just started a Marmit Appreciation thread yesterday, and it's *already* being turned a "SH/realistic figures vs Marmit" comparison thread as well. Sorry folks, but you can't have it both ways.

They're two completely different kinds of figures in completely different scales, and comparing them is pointless. Those those who wonder why many collectors have quickly grown annoyed with the SH "hype" machine need to look no further than what's happening in threads like this.

When folks are ready to actually get back to discussing "Gigabrain" again in this thread, let me know...otherwise, please go start a "Gigabrain/Marmit vs SH" thread where you can flame away...

I hears' ya' ! I think as far as different toy lines go, there is room for everything here. Whether it be Bandai, Marmit, Marusan, X-Plus or whatever. There is no need to compare. You like what you like and that's it.
And there certainly is no need to piss on somebody's corn flakes.

This is a great post. Can we all take this and move forward with the Gigabrain appreciation? The MonsterArts thread had its big release without major conflict, so we're on the right track.

[Petezilla]

How many people are needed to proceed with page-long flamebaits? Exactly: at least two, so it's pointless to accuse certain members, when others are as quilty by continueing the "talk". Some people just are too enthusiastic about things they admire and may not choose very word all too carefully, also I may not do this everytime. Why not just looking over it, when it occurs? Why not just let flamebait die off by not responding? Please, couldn't we all just stop with these "you bad! - No, YOU bad!"-discussions forever now? Thanks ~



Back on topic: I totally admire that standard color Gigabrain Ghidorah! If i hasn't signed a contract with my purse, that I should stick to BANDAI brand figures only, I'd easily break the rule for that one figure. Otherwise, it's hella expensive... but therefore it's HUGE... and sadly ou of scale with almost every BANDAI Godzilla I could display it with... no, I just can't buy it, it'd open a huge can of worms...

[ebirahsmeg1]

How many people are needed to proceed with page-long flamebaits? Exactly: at least two, so it's pointless to accuse certain members, when others are as quilty by continueing the "talk". Some people just are too enthusiastic about things they admire and may not choose very word all too carefully, also I may not do this everytime. Why not just looking over it, when it occurs? Why not just let flamebait die off by not responding? Please, couldn't we all just stop with these "you bad! - No, YOU bad!"-discussions

You're not a mod, and Jomei (who is) has already said the same thing and it was not something that involved you. Please get over yourself...

Back on topic:[/u] I totally admire that standard color Gigabrain Ghidorah! If i hasn't signed a contract with my purse, that I should stick to BANDAI brand figures only, I'd easily break the rule for that one figure. Otherwise, it's hella expensive... but therefore it's HUGE... and sadly ou of scale with almost every BANDAI Godzilla I could display it with... no, I just can't buy it, it'd open a huge can of worms...

Thanks for sharing with us that you only buy Bandai (you stated the exact same thing in the Marmit Appreciation thread too...we more than get the point already)...enjoy the very limited selection of kaiju that Bandai offers (leaves more non-Bandai figures for the rest of us to snatch up).....otherwise, why are you even bothering to post in this and the Marmit thread other than just to say that you only collect Bandai?

[GreenAiden555]

*facedesk*

Why did I bother clicking those words to see it?

I was thinking.... Gigabrain Legion would be awesome.

But I don't own a Marmit or Gigabrain figure, nor do I intend to buy one in the immediate future, so....

[leunames]

Got my Godzilla 65 in the other week

[GreenAiden555]

WOAH, that looks REALLY COOL. that's the cookie monster suit, right? Not a big fan of the suit, but that figure looks GREAT!

[godzilla898]

Did GB ever make an Anguirus?

[Legion1979]

Did GB ever make an Anguirus?

Nope.

[Petezilla]

Thanks for sharing with us that you only buy Bandai (you stated the exact same thing in the Marmit Appreciation thread too...we more than get the point already)...enjoy the very limited selection of kaiju that Bandai offers (leaves more non-Bandai figures for the rest of us to snatch up).....otherwise, why are you even bothering to post in this and the Marmit thread other than just to say that you only collect Bandai?

Oh, I'm so sorry for expressing my appreciation of the Gigabrain and Marmit figures in these "Spotlight"- and "Appreciation"-threads - even if I'm not able (or not willing, due to financial reasons) to get actively into them and therefore HAVE to stay with BANDAI's. Be happy, that I'm too poor to snatch up these things, feel free to buy what I won't (although I would do it, if named reasons were non-existent on my side) and feel cool for the rest of the day. You can rest assured that I won't show appreciation of something others love and collect - but that I simply can't afford while still liking it - on here again.

You're not a mod, and Jomei (who is) has already said the same thing and it was not something that involved you. Please get over yourself...

Flamewars involve everybody who's reading through these forums, isn't it? It's personal debates that nobody really wants to read in a topic discussion. So what's wrong about expressing the feeling to the "flamers" that not only the mod is sick of it, but other regular members might be too? But, oh well, you just did again what I criticised in my "forbidden" previous post, which you're referring to. And I do it even again, by answering to you now. Well, it seems quite hard to avoid it. And that's why I now end this all new flame debate. At least for myself. You may continue alone if you wish to do so ~

[Jomei]

Now, I KNOW I told you guys to get on-topic. Next spam/personal debate post gets a warning.

I posted this in another thread, but this is the Kingoji I'm getting in with my Gold Ghidorah.



The purple has grown on me greatly.

[ebirahsmeg1]

Now, I KNOW I told you guys to get on-topic. Next spam/personal debate post gets a warning.

I posted this in another thread, but this is the Kingoji I'm getting in with my Gold Ghidorah.



The purple has grown on me greatly.

I think GB was in the mood for purple at the start of 2012, as they released this variant along with a purple Gigan variant back in January. Not really crazy about this paint scheme...but honestly, the GB Kingoji figure kicks so much ass that even if it were pink with yellow polka-dots, it would still rule the world Be sure to post pics when you get it...

[tymon]

The purple has grown on me greatly.

Brilliant...I'm willing to bet this would be an incredible match for the black GB Ghidorah.

[Captain Aktion]

Well, someone finally bought it; I was wondering how long it would take. There was a GB Ghidorah for sale on Clawmark for $350. It didn't last long...

[RedZillaKing]

Yeah I saw that too. I just rolled my eyes and navigated away. Those people suck.

[ebirahsmeg1]

This is a very nice collection of photos from a GB collector from the CT forums (canofhumdingers) who has some really interesting/unique variants in his GB collection that really sets it apart from most regular GB collections:

A Gigabrain Trifecta!!!!

[Cimmerian Dragon]

I haven't seen pics of the '64 variant that I own posted here yet, so here are a couple to fill the void:

[godzilla898]

That's a really striking Gigan you got there, Cimmy.

[Captain Aktion]

That GB 64 variant looks like it's a Popy color scheme, but with added gold highlights. Very, very cool, CD.