The Voltron Thread

Kibble · 07-16-2011, 08:19 PM

...and I'll form the head!

methusalen · 07-16-2011, 08:47 PM

Spoilers?

OK, after getting caught up (I believe) with Nicktoon's "VOLTRON FORCE"; I have to say that I'd be intrigued by a set of lions that you could rearrange (IE: Make Pidge's green lion the main body)... It'd be especially wonderful if the figure came with the accessories to allow each lion's special weapon (Hunk's spiked wrecking balls, Lance's pistols, etc)...

Though I can't quite imagine how they'd be able to engineer each lion to be able to switch its function like that though, since the transformation for the 'main body' appears *quite* different from a 'limb' one...

updatedude · 07-18-2011, 09:30 PM

From what I see, it looks like the various configurations will just be repaints with minor differences (for instance, the Yellow Torso has different wings).

I doubt they'll be engineered to be reconfigurable. So you'll have to buy each set individually.

I hope the toy will be great though, if it is, I might even grab all 5 possibilities, just for the sake of forming an all black Voltron.

Shin Densetsu · 07-18-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by methusalen

Spoilers?

OK, after getting caught up (I believe) with Nicktoon's "VOLTRON FORCE"; I have to say that I'd be intrigued by a set of lions that you could rearrange (IE: Make Pidge's green lion the main body)... It'd be especially wonderful if the figure came with the accessories to allow each lion's special weapon (Hunk's spiked wrecking balls, Lance's pistols, etc)...

Though I can't quite imagine how they'd be able to engineer each lion to be able to switch its function like that though, since the transformation for the 'main body' appears *quite* different from a 'limb' one...

That's the only cool thing I've heard so far about the show, rearrangable lions.

Ravenxl7 · 08-01-2011, 04:54 AM

I'm usually not a fan of Mattel's work, and I've never really been into Voltron, but the Classics sound quite interesting. If they were sold in stores, there would be little doubt in my mind that I would get them. Doesn't help that I've heard some horror stories about MC.com exclusives.

Lody666 · 10-08-2011, 11:31 AM

I ordered the new Volron set from Matty but after I did, I saw the sets that will be offered at retail. I may want those instead. My son likes the new cartoon alot.

tgbobafett · 12-31-2011, 01:33 PM

Saw this ad in Dynamite's Voltron #1! Who's buying these?

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CLASSIFIED · 12-31-2011, 02:11 PM

I'd buy Voltron complete if I saw him, but don't plan on subscribing or buying as they're released because I'm afraid I won't be able to get them all.

tgbobafett · 12-31-2011, 03:23 PM

I got the Masterpiece Voltron but it didn't come with figures tho, so i may grab these if the price is right.

BigHanksCustoms · 12-31-2011, 04:01 PM

I have the anniversary black box Voltron, but I do intend to buy this one as well.

Here's a little custom Voltron love I did:

miketime · 12-31-2011, 04:48 PM

I'm in on Voltron. Signed up after my buddy saw it in person at comic con. It's something to look forward to every other month.

tgbobafett · 12-31-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHanksCustoms

I have the anniversary black box Voltron, but I do intend to buy this one as well.

Here's a little custom Voltron love I did:

Awesome custom job!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by miketime

I'm in on Voltron. Signed up after my buddy saw it in person at comic con. It's something to look forward to every other month.

I wonder how much these will cost each and who all will carry them?

Ravenxl7 · 01-01-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tgbobafett

I wonder how much these will cost each and who all will carry them?

If I'm not mistaken, they're MattyCollector exclusives, so......nobody.

miketime · 01-01-2012, 01:31 PM

Well Big Bad Toy Store will. Maybe Brian's Toys if you wanna pay for a little mark up. If not Mattycollector.com at 12pm EST the day of each sale is the only way to get them now. And they will sell fast.

trebleshot · 01-03-2012, 10:58 AM

I'd love to pick these guys up, but I'm not about to roll the dice with Matty's online shop.

I have the Trendmasters diecast version as well as the 24 inch and 8 inch plastic versions, so I think I'm good.

Optimus Vader · 01-03-2012, 11:53 AM

I subscribed.

And this morning I got a notice that the 1st (Red w/Lance) Lion is due Feb 13th.

Jason Abbadon · 01-03-2012, 12:27 PM

They couldn't fix he stubby little legs on the arm lions?
They look like dachshunds!
I'd love to see those try orun over uneven terrain...I guess that's why they fly, so they dont get stuck all the time.

Optimus Vader · 01-03-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

They couldn't fix he stubby little legs on the arm lions?
They look like dachshunds!
I'd love to see those try orun over uneven terrain...I guess that's why they fly, so they dont get stuck all the time.

It was Japanimation, dude. The backgrounds just flow without them having to actually move.

BigHanksCustoms · 01-03-2012, 12:53 PM

I want this new Voltron to customize, and new legs for the arm bots was on the to do list. The cockpits areas are a customizers dream, with all that room for electronics.

If you don't subscribe to mattycollector and buy these you still get the pilots right? Except the exclusive 6th pilot, correct?

Optimus Vader · 01-03-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHanksCustoms

I want this new Voltron to customize, and new legs for the arm bots was on the to do list. The cockpits areas are a customizers dream, with all that room for electronics.

If you don't subscribe to mattycollector and buy these you still get the pilots right? Except the exclusive 6th pilot, correct?

Correct. The 6th pilot also comes with a key to unlock his area of the Black Lion (so both of it's pilots can fit), but I'm sure the "key" isn't a necessity for what you're doing.

BigHanksCustoms · 01-03-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

Correct. The 6th pilot also comes with a key to unlock his area of the Black Lion (so both of it's pilots can fit), but I'm sure the "key" isn't a necessity for what you're doing.

Not at all.

Aside form green/red lion leg fixes, paint and electronics I was contemplating getting some resin and photo-etch 1/48 jet cockpits and Minimates to paint up as pilots., that would give me detailed cockpits and still have room for all the wiring.

Deefuzz · 01-03-2012, 01:17 PM

I didn't like these at all in person. More power to people that do, but it just didn't look right to me for some reason.

EDIT: Also, merged with the existing Voltron thread.

07-18-2011, 10:39 PM	#79
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08-01-2011, 04:54 AM	#80
Ravenxl7 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,137	I'm usually not a fan of Mattel's work, and I've never really been into Voltron, but the Classics sound quite interesting. If they were sold in stores, there would be little doubt in my mind that I would get them. Doesn't help that I've heard some horror stories about MC.com exclusives. __________________

12-31-2011, 01:33 PM	#82
tgbobafett Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,877	Saw this ad in Dynamite's Voltron #1! Who's buying these? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Last edited by tgbobafett; 12-31-2011 at 03:27 PM..

12-31-2011, 02:11 PM	#83
CLASSIFIED Santa Claus Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 2,400	I'd buy Voltron complete if I saw him, but don't plan on subscribing or buying as they're released because I'm afraid I won't be able to get them all. __________________

12-31-2011, 04:48 PM	#86
miketime Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Bridgewater,MA Posts: 1,052	I'm in on Voltron. Signed up after my buddy saw it in person at comic con. It's something to look forward to every other month. __________________