The Voltron Thread

trebleshot · 06-10-2010, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

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).

I have one of those. Really fun toy on its own (or with Joes) but it sucks with the 3.75" Voltron figures released at the same time. IIRC the box art for both Voltron and the figures showed it working with him, but never showed him with the cockpits closed.

Now I'm curious if Mattel would be willing to do anything on that scale, since it is my favorite Voltron figure, along with the die-cast one released around the same time. I should take some pics of those guys sometime.

Shin Densetsu · 03-21-2011, 04:16 PM

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Ezilla82 · 03-21-2011, 04:33 PM

2-3 ft. tall good lord thats going to be a big f'n figure.

Shin Densetsu · 03-21-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezilla82

2-3 ft. tall good lord thats going to be a big f'n figure.

With DIECAST! YESHHH!

TheSymbiote · 03-21-2011, 05:24 PM

We swear that if its gonna be really hard to get the voltron parts before they sell out like it was for MOTUC when the line started we are gonna burn anything related to mattycollector to the ground

Ezilla82 · 03-21-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

With DIECAST! YESHHH!

No kidding. I should said also heavy as well, but all well.

Joe Moore · 03-21-2011, 06:14 PM

The size of the figures makes me really, really skeptical of the long-term viability of the figures. The sheer weight is going to be a really big problem, unless the connectors are absolutely flawlessly designed and executed. Color me interested, but cautiously so.

Enigma2K2 · 03-21-2011, 07:14 PM

You'll never be able to find it...

.. and I remember them getting me excited about that Christopher Reeve Superman figure... I'm STILL trying to getting over that one!!

Evantainment · 03-21-2011, 09:01 PM

I was never a Voltron collector as a kid (although I always wanted some), so I didn't think I would collect these. That said, if this ends up being as cool as it sounds, I don't think I can say no.

DrewBlank · 03-21-2011, 10:18 PM

Okay, I've cleared shelf space. Someone remind me to start checking Matty Collector in August.

Shin Densetsu · 03-21-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezilla82

No kidding. I should said also heavy as well, but all well.

True, hopefully ratchet/detent joints are strategically placed to balance it out. The toynami MPC had somewhat loose ones and that's detrimental to posing if diecast is involved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Moore

The size of the figures makes me really, really skeptical of the long-term viability of the figures. The sheer weight is going to be a really big problem, unless the connectors are absolutely flawlessly designed and executed. Color me interested, but cautiously so.

I have the same concerns, how they pull this off will make or break the series for me, it's the most ambitious attempt at creating a transformable voltron figure yet. Being a mattycollector exclusive initially, gives me hope that mattel is emphasizing focus on collecftors and thus giving us what we want as opposed to making compromises for walmart.

All in all, you're paying the same price for this as the diecast MPC Voltron but this will be exponentially bigger and possibly more articulated, heavier, and the addition of articulated pilot figures is greatly appreciated. Thing is I haven't seen mattel pull anything like this off, so I'm cautiously optimistic. This could be GREAT if executed well.

trebleshot · 03-22-2011, 06:53 AM

Color me intrigued, but I have the same reservations as Shin and Joe. I already have a large, transforming plastic version of Go-Lion and a smaller, transforming die-cast version of him, so I suppose I could manage with this one.

But it would be really f-ing cool to have, if Matty can pull it off,

Ezilla82 · 03-22-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

True, hopefully ratchet/detent joints are strategically placed to balance it out. The toynami MPC had somewhat loose ones and that's detrimental to posing if diecast is involved.

If it fails and I don't want to it'll be good as a door jam or paper weight. LOL Still we need more information, hell pictures to see this in action...sorta.

Shin Densetsu · 03-22-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ezilla82

If it fails and I don't want to it'll be good as a door jam or paper weight. LOL Still we need more information, hell pictures to see this in action...sorta.

I agree to be honest I was surprised mattel didn't show this off at toy fair.

Nexodusrex · 03-22-2011, 06:25 PM

..... I WILL PAY SO MUCH FOR THIS. I want this. Voltron was like MY Toy when I was 3
This sounds so epic that I'm going to have to buy a new shelving system just to hold this beast!

Shin Densetsu · 03-22-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexodusrex

..... I WILL PAY SO MUCH FOR THIS. I want this. Voltron was like MY Toy when I was 3
This sounds so epic that I'm going to have to buy a new shelving system just to hold this beast!

I used to regret passing on the Trendmasters 1.5ft tall Voltron back in the late 90's, if this thing surpasses it in every way, I won't feel so bad!

theestampede · 03-22-2011, 09:40 PM

sounds really interesting. Hope we get something smaller (more of a voyager size), that's super posable and splits into the separate lions.

the way matty collector works, I'll bet it'll be almost imposable to get a full set of these.

Shin Densetsu · 03-22-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by theestampede

sounds really interesting. Hope we get something smaller (more of a voyager size), that's super posable and splits into the separate lions.

I think we will, most kids won't be able to snag the huge one. If both turn out well I'd buy both.

flywheels · 03-23-2011, 07:35 AM

The worst part of this announcement is the whole MattyCollector thing. If you buy MOTUC, DC or Ghost Busters from them then you know how crappy their shipping/logistics is.

Other than that I'm still eager to see how Mattel tries to pull this off.

MegaPrime33 · 03-23-2011, 09:32 AM

I remember when TRU in my area clearanced a die cast voltron set and I never got it. I was fairly bummed. This kind of sounds too good to be true.

I am a big fan of larger scale figures. I always feel they make the figures come to life more than the smaller scale. With that said, 2-3 feet?? This thing is going to be taller than fort max?? Seems a bit much doesn't it? And die-cast? How much is this thing going to weigh? I can't imagine what shipping would cost.

R2FU · 03-24-2011, 02:01 PM

The toy sounds great, but will Mattel replace the Heroic Cross on his chest with an Asterisk like they did to He-Man???

Shin Densetsu · 03-24-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by R2FU

The toy sounds great, but will Mattel replace the Heroic Cross on his chest with an Asterisk like they did to He-Man???

Doubt it, it's iconic. The cross IIRC was a symbol for the King, Princess Allura's dad. Plus Mattel doesn't own Voltron, they just have the license from World Event Productions to make the toys. I don't think WEP is going to sign off on Mattel refraining from keeping the sign.

Stevenmon99 · 05-25-2011, 08:01 PM

This is going to be GREAT!

Snowflakian · 05-25-2011, 10:55 PM

I can't wait to get my hands on a new voltron 6'' figure. I'm still kicking myself for missing out on the trendmasters galaxy guardian stealth voltron(that design had no cross).

It really depends to me on how the show does. Overall, I'm really reserved on the show. Not fond of the animation style they chose, and this entire idea of new 'cadets' that help the team unlock new voltron power-ups has me slightly concerned. They could be neat, or they could just be bleh. The various voltron types could all vary in design and aesthetic though, including with or without the cross or other iconic natures. It wouldn't be the first time (Voltron the third dimension's stealth form having the V insignia instead).

*edit*
Well the show premiered.
Really digging Voltron himself, but still hating the character designs for the people and the animation style used. Overall though, it's not bad.
Watching it now on nicktoons.com. They have 3 full episodes up.

http://youtu.be/E796cjH-YeY If you want to check out the formation sequence.

methusalen · 07-16-2011, 02:21 PM

I've seen a few of the recent Voltron Force episodes and found myself excited for the figures to come out... As much as I *despise* the opening theme, am leery of the story (really? Another cartoon that brings *KIDS* into the mix!?!?!); I'm looking forward to the actual Voltron figure itself...

Something about the updated design works for me, though I have yet to see it actually realized in plastic yet...

Have there been any news on a toyline for this series?

06-10-2010, 06:10 AM	#51
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu 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). I have one of those. Really fun toy on its own (or with Joes) but it sucks with the 3.75" Voltron figures released at the same time. IIRC the box art for both Voltron and the figures showed it working with him, but never showed him with the cockpits closed. Now I'm curious if Mattel would be willing to do anything on that scale, since it is my favorite Voltron figure, along with the die-cast one released around the same time. I should take some pics of those guys sometime. __________________

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Shin Densetsu OPTIMUS GUINNESS Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,542	Quote: Originally Posted by Ezilla82 No kidding. I should said also heavy as well, but all well. True, hopefully ratchet/detent joints are strategically placed to balance it out. The toynami MPC had somewhat loose ones and that's detrimental to posing if diecast is involved. Quote: Originally Posted by Joe Moore The size of the figures makes me really, really skeptical of the long-term viability of the figures. The sheer weight is going to be a really big problem, unless the connectors are absolutely flawlessly designed and executed. Color me interested, but cautiously so. I have the same concerns, how they pull this off will make or break the series for me, it's the most ambitious attempt at creating a transformable voltron figure yet. Being a mattycollector exclusive initially, gives me hope that mattel is emphasizing focus on collecftors and thus giving us what we want as opposed to making compromises for walmart. All in all, you're paying the same price for this as the diecast MPC Voltron but this will be exponentially bigger and possibly more articulated, heavier, and the addition of articulated pilot figures is greatly appreciated. Thing is I haven't seen mattel pull anything like this off, so I'm cautiously optimistic. This could be GREAT if executed well. __________________ The Transformers! Knowing Is Half The Battle! Thunder, Thunder, Hoooooooo!!!!! Tokusatsu all day everyday! CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES SECTIONS HERE!: Transformers Database GI Joe Database