Marvel Universe 4" Japanese Figures (ONLY) Compatibility Thread

boombatty · 04-07-2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by theArchivist

I stopped getting the ex-aid. Couldn't really get into those figures and the way the cases were set up. I did get the bug guy from stage 4 though. I liked the design of that one.

I'd get all characters if they were to do them in the SHODO format. SHODO format is so much better than the SO-DO format.

I can understand that. I like them because I can do some customs with the spares.

domu · 04-07-2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by theArchivist

I stopped getting the ex-aid. Couldn't really get into those figures and the way the cases were set up. I did get the bug guy from stage 4 though. I liked the design of that one.

I'd get all characters if they were to do them in the SHODO format. SHODO format is so much better than the SO-DO format.

Still getting the So-Do figures, but yeah, Shodo is so much nicer. I wish the Full Action Saga figures were all Shodo, too.

Do you happen to have any spare So-Do you'd want to get rid of?
I'm looking for:
Stage 1: #1, 4
Stage 2: #1(x2), 2, 5, 4 (or Stage 4 #6)
Stage 4: #2, 6 (or Stage 2 #4)

domu · 04-07-2017, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by theArchivist

And a really nice picture of all the figures out so far.

I like this line quite a lot, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to display it all.

domu · 04-07-2017, 10:17 PM

My Epoch Capsule Bodies are piling up

Epoch Capsule Body display by domu, on Flickr

Specter · 04-08-2017, 10:17 AM

How tall are Ranger keys (Sentai and PR) next to a 4" line?

redx24 · 04-08-2017, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Specter

How tall are Ranger keys (Sentai and PR) next to a 4" line?

About thigh/hip height
Wonder how hard it would be to do a shrink of the sword of darkness

Specter · 04-08-2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by redx24

About thigh/hip height
Wonder how hard it would be to do a shrink of the sword of darkness
http://i.imgur.com/ZLaEepf.jpg

Ouch, thought they were taller.
Finding a head for a Space Ranger custom is proving difficult.

boombatty · 04-09-2017, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by domu

My Epoch Capsule Bodies are piling up

Epoch Capsule Body display by domu, on Flickr

I've never seen Clear before. What kits were those from?

theArchivist · 04-11-2017, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by boombatty

I've never seen Clear before. What kits were those from?

It was a secret figure with the rickshaw set.

boombatty · 04-11-2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by theArchivist

It was a secret figure with the rickshaw set.

Dang...
I am jealous btw I dig clear figs across the board. I'll have to go looking.

Archivist, my friend, thank you for being the paragon of information that you are

theArchivist · 04-11-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by boombatty

Dang...
I am jealous btw I dig clear figs across the board. I'll have to go looking.

Archivist, my friend, thank you for being the paragon of information that you are

They might release the clear again. I've seen a couple promo images of it in their train car sets too. I don't have any concrete info on that, it is more just wishful hoping.

You are welcome for the info. One thing I have noticed is there is not enough information about some of these smaller lines over here in America.

I love a good translucent figure too. I've been on a bit of a green translucent figure kick for a while now. I picked up an extra Shark hunter and even snagged the translucent green Kilowog figure from the Green lantern line a couple weeks ago.

theArchivist · 04-11-2017, 09:41 AM

Wave 4 of the Dragon Ball Shodo figures came in today. They had a different case packing than I was expecting. It came with 3 Goku figures and only 1 Nappa figure.

I had been hoping to get at least 2 Nappa figures so that I could use one for a Dwarf custom I was planning. I guess I'll just have to make a Ninja hobbit from the extra Goku figure...

theArchivist · 04-11-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by domu

My Epoch Capsule Bodies are piling up

Epoch Capsule Body display by domu, on Flickr

I love these things. Great collection of them. I think female Blue with grey joints and female White with light blue joints might be next.

Ninjinister · 04-11-2017, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by theArchivist

Wave 4 of the Dragon Ball Shodo figures came in today. They had a different case packing than I was expecting. It came with 3 Goku figures and only 1 Nappa figure.

I had been hoping to get at least 2 Nappa figures so that I could use one for a Dwarf custom I was planning. I guess I'll just have to make a Ninja hobbit from the extra Goku figure...

At least there's two Vegetas, right? I'm good with that.

Ugh. BBTS says it's not coming 'til May.

theArchivist · 04-11-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

At least there's two Vegetas, right? I'm good with that.

Ugh. BBTS says it's not coming 'til May.

Yeah there are 2 Vegetas.

theArchivist · 04-13-2017, 11:49 AM

Here is the latest DBZ wave I got in the other day. It came with 3 Goku, 2 Vegeta, and 1 Nappa

Universe · 04-13-2017, 01:23 PM

Goku's face is okay but I'm definitely grabbing this set. Love me some Nappa and base forms for the other two

Megavolt · 04-13-2017, 01:27 PM

Best DB Shodo wave so far! It is really cool when they don't have that vanilla faces but instead some cool expressions, like this Goku!

theArchivist · 04-18-2017, 08:37 PM

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boombatty · 04-20-2017, 04:11 PM

So I was ordering this on Amiami and noticed this:
AmiAmi [Character & Hobby Shop] | SO-DO Kamen Rider Ex-Aid STAGE10 12Pack BOX (CANDY TOY)(Pre-order)

It is So-Do Kamer Rider Ex-Aid Stage 10

I saw Stage 7 go up for pre-order (and missed it) and never heard mention of 8 or 9 and then here is 10 for August 2017.

domu · 04-20-2017, 09:20 PM

Yeah, AmiAmi has been a little disappointing lately with the So-Do series.
They never got Stage 4. I got in an order for Stage 7 as soon as it went up, but then my order was canceled this week. I don't think Stages 8 or 9 have ever gone up.
Disappointing because they have always been so reliable.

Blade Raider · 04-21-2017, 06:38 AM

Your Stage 7 was canceled to? Glad I'm not the only one. AmiAmi been kind of a pain with this line. HLJ also has preorders for Stage 10 up now to.

Right now, Stage 8 is for June (Bandai's blog makes that clear). Due to timeframes, I assume Stage 9 in July.

Figures we know are coming in Stage 8:
Ride Player
Genm Wizard form

Figures we know are coming but not what wave:
Poppy
Ex-Aid Gaim form
Ex-Aid's final form
Level 2 Ex-Aid with added articulation
Level 2 Brave with added articulation
Level 2 Snipe with added articulation

I'm betting the new Level 2s are Stage 10 and the others are Stage 9.

I think the biggest problem with SO-DO is just how much there is to it. I bought the entire Gaim Arms Action line and, including the EX waves, it was 6 waves. That was big for the time and all the lines since have been only around 4 waves. At this point, SO-DO is a 10 month line and has a wave for every single month. There's no breathing time for consumers and retailers.

domu · 04-22-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by theArchivist

Here are the 2 secret figures.
Fake Skyrider

Dark Kabuto

Got my Shodo part 5 today!
Just a heads up, there is a third secret figure, a Zectrooper with a different weapon.

Blade Raider · 04-22-2017, 06:56 PM

That Zect Trooper isn't a secret. Both are on the box (though the picture of the bladed one is cut off, it is there) and website while Dark Kabuto and Powered Skyrider are not. They're doing the same with Super 1's gloves (and maybe Gel Shocker weapons).

So, update on SO-DO from the blog. This week is the remaining details on those upgraded Level 2s.
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These nice versions of Level 2 and Drago Knight Hunter Z will be a sort of EX wave. The wave is called "Taikai Masked Rider Exe" in the translation. They will be a bit higher price to make the added joints and paint possible. Also looks like these will have a smaller run than the other waves, though grain of salt since it's a Google translation. This EX wave be released in mid June and Stage 8 will be late June.

domu · 04-22-2017, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

That Zect Trooper isn't a secret. Both are on the box (though the picture of the bladed one is cut off, it is there) and website while Dark Kabuto and Powered Skyrider are not. They're doing the same with Super 1's gloves (and maybe Gel Shocker weapons).

Ah, so it is! It was a nice surprise for me when I opened them

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

So, update on SO-DO from the blog. This week is the remaining details on those upgraded Level 2s.

These nice versions of Level 2 and Drago Knight Hunter Z will be a sort of EX wave. The wave is called "Taikai Masked Rider Exe" in the translation. They will be a bit higher price to make the added joints and paint possible. Also looks like these will have a smaller run than the other waves, though grain of salt since it's a Google translation. This EX wave be released in mid June and Stage 8 will be late June.

Looking forward to these.

04-07-2017, 07:20 PM	#401
boombatty Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 837	Quote: Originally Posted by theArchivist I stopped getting the ex-aid. Couldn't really get into those figures and the way the cases were set up. I did get the bug guy from stage 4 though. I liked the design of that one. I'd get all characters if they were to do them in the SHODO format. SHODO format is so much better than the SO-DO format. I can understand that. I like them because I can do some customs with the spares. __________________ Fatty Fatty Boombatty

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domu Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 227	Quote: Originally Posted by theArchivist I stopped getting the ex-aid. Couldn't really get into those figures and the way the cases were set up. I did get the bug guy from stage 4 though. I liked the design of that one. I'd get all characters if they were to do them in the SHODO format. SHODO format is so much better than the SO-DO format. Still getting the So-Do figures, but yeah, Shodo is so much nicer. I wish the Full Action Saga figures were all Shodo, too. Do you happen to have any spare So-Do you'd want to get rid of? I'm looking for: Stage 1: #1, 4 Stage 2: #1(x2), 2, 5, 4 (or Stage 4 #6) Stage 4: #2, 6 (or Stage 2 #4) Last edited by domu; 04-08-2017 at 09:02 AM..

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redx24 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,008	Quote: Originally Posted by Specter How tall are Ranger keys (Sentai and PR) next to a 4" line? About thigh/hip height Wonder how hard it would be to do a shrink of the sword of darkness __________________ Feedback Last edited by redx24; 04-08-2017 at 06:23 PM..

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boombatty Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 837	Quote: Originally Posted by domu My Epoch Capsule Bodies are piling up Epoch Capsule Body display by domu, on Flickr I've never seen Clear before. What kits were those from? __________________ Fatty Fatty Boombatty Last edited by boombatty; 04-10-2017 at 06:04 AM..