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12-29-2008, 10:00 AM | #26 |
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I don't know about elsewhere, but around here the cartoon didn't get anywhere near the play that the Lion Force did so most of the kids I knew didn't even know about it. Used to see him sit in Toys R Us for months. Got mine one Christmas used to be one of my favorite toys.
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12-29-2008, 10:30 AM | #27 |
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well at least they are releasing it on DVD (finally the first volume was to come out in september but it just came out last week).
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12-29-2008, 10:38 AM | #28 |
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Poor advertising of the show was what hurt his popularity where I lived.
Once I learned of them (via European bootleg toys), I liked the vehicle version more.
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12-31-2008, 06:44 AM | #29 |
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The lions were always my favorite, but I also enjoyed playing with the vehicle Voltron, as well. I don't know, I guess robotic lions just appealed more to me than the vehicles did. I also liked the show's storyline for the lion Voltron better.
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12-31-2008, 07:53 AM | #30 |
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I actually picked up a ko of this toy many years ago (for $1.50 no less!). I always really liked this toy, even though I never owned one until I bought the ko. I'd say that the lack of love is due to not being hyped us as much as the Lion Voltron toy (e.g., lack of cartroon-mercial like the Lion Voltron enjoyed).
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06-07-2010, 11:29 AM | #31 |
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06-07-2010, 11:41 AM | #32 |
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well in all honesty that sounds pretty cool.
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06-07-2010, 11:56 AM | #33 |
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big smile to my face right now. mattel is really trying to rack up all 80s childhood favorites (the non-hasbro ones of course). i just hope the distribution and prices wont be as hell like all other existing toy lines from mattel....oh wait...
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06-07-2010, 12:13 PM | #34 |
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I just hope this doesn't mess up the Toynami Shogun Warriors
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06-07-2010, 12:13 PM | #35 |
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Distribution for their WWE line is so much better than DCUC, so I think Voltron might actually be easy to find *crosses fingers*.
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06-07-2010, 12:35 PM | #36 |
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This is going to kick ass.
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06-07-2010, 04:56 PM | #37 |
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Friggin' sweet.
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06-07-2010, 05:03 PM | #38 |
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Optimistic. Voltron, like Thundercats, was long overdue for a new take that was worthwhile. I look forward to seeing what they can turn out.
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06-07-2010, 05:23 PM | #39 |
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I hope this doesn't end up like Voltron 3rd Dimension...did they ever finish that series at all???
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06-07-2010, 08:06 PM | #40 |
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idk I'm not too optimistic I mean mattel does a shitty job when it comes to figures their detail is in the low class and they were left behind by hasbro...If the figures are sculpted like the 3.75 dc universe figures their gonna blow big time.
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06-07-2010, 08:34 PM | #41 |
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idk I'm not too optimistic I mean mattel does a shitty job when it comes to figures their detail is in the low class and they were left behind by hasbro...If the figures are sculpted like the 3.75 dc universe figures their gonna blow big time.
not good in my opinion...until we see prototypes
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06-08-2010, 05:02 AM | #42 |
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Well it really depends on which Mattel division(s) is handling Voltron. Are they giving it to an existing team, bringing in new personnel, creating a new team of existing employees?
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06-08-2010, 06:06 AM | #43 |
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idk I'm not too optimistic I mean mattel does a shitty job when it comes to figures their detail is in the low class and they were left behind by hasbro...If the figures are sculpted like the 3.75 dc universe figures their gonna blow big time.
not good in my opinion...until we see prototypes and as shin densetsu mentioned, mattel is no stranger to voltron. its just that really im afraid that this may end up practically hard to find and very expensive |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooOOOOOOO OOO!!!!
I've been waiting for 4 inch Voltron figures forever. Now I can look forward to DCIH or Avatar style toys--If I'm lucky. Why? Oh, why? |
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06-08-2010, 01:23 PM | #46 |
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This reminds me of the time I spent during childhood playing with the old LJN Voltron which could seat pilots inside, and the time Trendmasters made a $60 HUGE Voltron that could fit GI Joe size figures within and looked like a giant plastic version of the original Godaikin release(albeit gimmicked out). I REALLY wish I didn't pass on that one. One of my regrets back in those days, around the same time I passed on most of Beast Wars too(which I came to regret as well).
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06-08-2010, 01:28 PM | #47 |
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Mattel would be great for Thundercats provided the 4H were in charge for sculpting. I hope the Mattel Voltron is great. The Toynami Masterpiece version raised the bar with it's full articulation and slimmer aesthetic. Here's to hoping Mattel raises the bar too.
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06-08-2010, 01:45 PM | #48 |
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I have no opinion till I see the toys.
I am kicking myself for missing out on the Trendmasters 5 inch stealth and regular voltron action figures though. |
06-08-2010, 02:13 PM | #49 |
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I'm with Joe. Optimistic, but I will reserve my enthusiasm for pics of the toys.
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06-09-2010, 08:35 PM | #50 |
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This makes me very happy in the pants.
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