anyone owns the 5 lion? im currently looking for it. the original pack. not relaunch. dont seem to find it anywhere anymore....only this... but it cost a bomb!!

http://www.shioktoys.com/index.php?productID=41

anyone who has it wanna sell? if rather anyone has tips on where to find it?

This post has been edited by jhcj: Sep 5 2008, 07:36 PM

I've seen it before in the collector's shop in lowyat. I believe this is the Voltorn masterpiece which id very $$$$.

yea... lelong ppl selling RM500++ per set (its die-cast so cant expect anything less) im actually looking for the normal ones... not collectors series.... i have the black one last time but it broke.... too much transformation! LOL.... i saw it once in jaya supermarket the top floor top shop but it was bout 10-15 years ago.... LOL.....

the vintage voltron for RM500 quite a good price. definitely not mint in box right?

i had the original set when i was a kid but they were donated to charity organisation about 10 years ago.. if only i knew better.....

anyone know who is the importer? bandai??? call them straight up and ask....

This post has been edited by chloelew: Jun 4 2007, 11:21 AM

Bump this up. lol

I used to have this metal die-cast model. That was around 19-20 years ago. It's the same model as the one they're selling for Collector's series. IIRC, when it was released, the selling price is only USD70. But i wouldn't mind getting this again since my bro and cousin broke the plastic parts and clipped my main body's wing.

ANd yes, i'm still pissed about it until now.

i once hv a red lion... now dunno buried where... y i bury it? i was small by then and it was broke so.... u know la....

This post has been edited by kent0412: Jun 23 2007, 11:29 AM

chill off man let it go... this always happen... thinking of it my cousin lost my whole collection of slam dunk.... damn....

If I offer to sell you my set for RM200.. would you want it??

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Added on June 23, 2007, 1:00 pmI kept this since I was in primary school.. that should be in 1987.. thank god nothing is broken..







This post has been edited by Cole Turner: Jun 23 2007, 01:00 PM

bro.... u got URGENT pm!!!! U.R.G.E.N.T pm.....

beautiful lionbots!

This post has been edited by ahtiven: Jun 23 2007, 03:00 PM

I got the Toynami Voltron Masterpiece Edition. It's a must have for chogokin collectors but be careful in handling the Red & Green Lion. The connector is made up of fragile plastic so when connecting it to the Black Lion be sure to check the correct orientation.

Thanks to duncanfranchise, got the Toynami Voltron Master Piece Edition.

Box/Certificate of Authenticity
- Mine is 02629 of 15,000 (read in Gold's review before that there's a rumour only 5,000 were released).


Content



Toynami Voltron Masterpiece Edition




Thanks for looking.

Cheers
dri1

Hmm.. I remember my cousin getting a set of the originals for Christmas back in 1982. Costed only SG80 back then (and the exchange rate was almost 1:1 too!)

this is mine

cooler, urs is the masterpiece collection also rite? from the book like box as per dri1's voltron? chun man.... chun....

i still have this figures.. but the box and some weapons gone d...
very old figure.. die cast sumore.. solid..

but bro, u stil have it all in the box.. awesome bro

last 3 month i saw got ppl sell RM400 for the masterpiece but now gone liao

I was extremely carefull with my collection.. I was lucky to be a careful collector since I was a kid. Its how you take care of it I guess.. Most of my toys, be it transformers, visionaries, smurfs, micro machines all survived from the 80's till today. I got more to show but dont have the time to rearrange my room. Take a guess, if all toys like that survived till today, how would your room be?

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Added on July 5, 2007, 9:37 amSome of you were asking.. but just to show! NOT SALE!!!



This post has been edited by Cole Turner: Jul 5 2007, 09:37 AM

Bro, your toys, you bought without unwrap? what good is a toy for ?
Anyway respect la, you can actually maintain your toys up to this level.

Thanks.. any other vintage collectors here?

Anyone know where can I get Voltron Masterpiece with a good price?

I wonder is this thread still active. Anyway does anyone know where to get Voltron Model FullSet? Thanks

still available or not? i want..

i think he sold that already, if you read the thread

haiz it reminds me of Godmars and Transformer 2nd Gen figures.

lol.. i am just collecting models .. from gundam to cars.. now looking for some macross, robotech and voltran .. will increase my collection soon. Damn not a cheap hobby .

i remember i use to have those in my childhoods and i use to pretend to be mechanics and dismantle them. fortunately i succeeded dismantling them from parts to parts but i dont know where to begin to fix them back.

I got mine from e-bay international...pricey but worth every penny

saw this selling at RM330 only in ebay

[http://cgi.ebay.com.my/TRANSFORMERS-5-LionBot-Into-1-Piece-Master-VOLTRON_W0QQitemZ120202461761QQihZ002QQcategoryZ19198QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]

OMG! OMG! please show more of your classic toys Cole Turner, i was born in the 80s, the visionaries toys really bring back memories, cant believe it is still MISB my god, please show more pics, please .

All your VOLTRON collections is classic! makes me remember those days when I'm still a kid.

this is RM220, izzit worth to buy? I nvr had any voltron so I am tempted to buy this, how izzit compared to the vintage one? more articulated?

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-8x-49-...on-70-2ouf.html

This post has been edited by jing_kohkoh: May 2 2008, 11:48 PM

Never owned the vintage version, but ive recently acquired the Toynami Masterpiece Voltron (die cast). the one pre-order in PlayAsia is the same mold, only all plastic









Based on the MPC version, i'd say articulation is TOP NOTCH! he can do virtually every sword handling pose the cartoon version did from what ive gathered prior to buying the MPC diecast, here are my views:

The Good:
1. Slimmer, anime accurate Voltron
2. VERY articulated, the most articulated Voltron so far.
3. Die cast weight
4. Very stable standing pose.
5. BEAUTIFUL paint app!

The Neutral:
1. die cast robot mode legs are heavy, if you lift up Voltron in robot mode, his feet will clank. but to be expected
2. no gimmicks for individual lions (as in the blades, the missile launchers, etc)

The Bad:
1. Flimsy wings especially in robot mode.
2. its more of a display item, due to the diecast weight and paint tends to chip on diecast surface.
3. seriously, not for play and constant assemble/disassemblement.
4. some plastic connection pegs (arm lions) look kinda worrisome, but so far it really is tight and durable.
5. Expensive!

The upcoming plastic version should be a GREAT item for play, because it uses the same mold as MPC, but no diecast

Also in the run is Toynami Voltron's Display Base, with the key gimmick and all the blades for the individual lions! the base is made for both the MPC and the upcoming plastic Voltron!

Conclusion:
Toynami's Voltron mold (the MPC diecast or the new plastic one) is REALLY ahead in terms of articulation. the individual lions look sleeker and more lion like compared to the vintage version.. for RM230, i think its worth it! actually preorderd one but cancelled after i got the MPC version. haha.

This is mine......

thanks for detailed explanation, u r really good in giving review on toys hehe... i didnt realize MPC is die cast whereas the new one is plastic, plastic will hold more playability as experience in BT/ALT cases. Mind to share how much is ur MPC version? yes now i am determined to get the new one from PLAY-ASIA, to me playability always comes first, so die cast is quite a turn off TO ME.

This post has been edited by jing_kohkoh: May 3 2008, 12:50 AM

Seriously, memang CANTIK this new Voltron the colours are superb. (haha, yes, im gushing, but the toy deserves it )

whats ur number cfng? mine is 13,708

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Added on May 3, 2008, 12:52 amall in all, i got him from a US eBay seller for a total of RM560 inclusing express shipping. Atual price is USD109.90, not bad and compared to local shop, selling at RM7** there's one on eBay now, local seller, selling at exactly RM700. cheaper to get from the US actually, haha

yupe, if you want playability , the plastic version is worth the price and wait (July release i think) go get it bro!

This post has been edited by evanrue: May 3 2008, 12:52 AM

OK it's 3x more expensive than the new plastic version

yupe, exactly. i think its due to:
1. the limited edition of the diecast version, only 15,000 are made.
2. die cast content
3. packaging and certificate of authenticity

the plastic version would have the same mold, except (im guessing):
1. not limited edition
2. packaging is as a gift set (from the promo pics, a black box rather than the book style)

im thinking of gettng the plastic version too, to play with. but see the poket first

ordered from PA liao nvr thought of having a Voltron in my life. I really missed that

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Added on May 3, 2008, 12:59 am no need spend extra money just for playability lar, we all have many toys, u also wont spend too much time on the plastic version when u get it. better save for TFA hahaha.

This post has been edited by jing_kohkoh: May 3 2008, 01:00 AM

...06669...

now THERE's a poison for you JKK this one can actually hold the sword with BOTH hands!

ya, i think i wont be getting the plastic version, saving my money for bandai macross frontier VF-25, hehe

This post has been edited by evanrue: May 3 2008, 01:06 AM

That's really poison, seems to me that it's giant version of revoltech. Anyway, what's the price for vintage item now? Need Rm3k or not?

Imagine how durable the plastic version would be! revoltech indeed Toynami had problems with their Masterpiece Robotech line, but they've improved a LOT with MPC Voltron.

RM3K i think it wont reach that high. much earlier in this thread, someone sold his for about RM300.. even taking into account the vintages, the new MPC is still the most expensive, IMHO

link to the Voltron base pics: Voltron base news

but i heard a lot of complain about MPc version especially the plastic quality....

Yupe, there were complaints, from what i gathered its from some certain batch of it (kinda random):
1. the plastic legs on the arm lions are screwed too tight, so moving the back legs of these lions may cause the leg to break. Solution? if its too tight, the screw at joint can be loosened slightly.
2. the connection pegs on the red and green lions (that connects them to the black lion torso) "look" like they might not handle the stress whenever you rotate Voltron arms in robot mode. but they are tough, just like any other plastics. however, moving the arms cautiously DO help . the complaint was why it wasnt diecast, considering that it is a connecting part.
3. 1 case ive read from forums, the Blazing Sword was broken rite out of the box. the sword itself is plastic, and i think its just bad luck that he got the broken in packaging one.

it all boils down to the fact that the MPC version is not meant for constant play, more of a display piece.

most of these are QC issues that'll plague any run. Not defending the Toynami, because their MPC Robotech line have a lot of these flaws (Toynami's greatest nightmare, haha).

But compared to say, Yamato's macross 1/60, 1/48, i think ive read more of Yamato's flaws than of Toynami's Voltron. personally, ive decided not to buy any Yamato valkyries even though the toy engineering is superb. For toys that are above RM400, i'd expect less flaws compared to what ive read. am so happy when the news came out that Bandai is taking over from Yamato for macross frontier

for references, here are some forum, websites and reviews you can read through they discussed flaws, and issues, and they've helped me in deciding my purchase back then

TFW2005 forum Voltron thread

Collection DX review

Toybox DX review

Action-Figure review

Reminator's toys review

Figures.com review

..and the only Youtube review i can find on MPC Voltron:


hope those'll help

This post has been edited by evanrue: May 3 2008, 08:38 AM

thanks for being so resourceful again. evanrue. I am scared by zeff's statement and feel comfortable after reading ur comments. As far as I went through the reviews, those issues such as the connecting parts are fragile not only happen to plastic version but also the diecast one

actually JKK, the reviews and issues in all the links are for the die-cast version. the new plastic gift set version has not been reviewed yet ..i suppose the worry is due to plastic being used as connection parts to support diecast bodies of the lions. the plastic version should be much safer cos no diecast weight to be worried about when it comes to the arm connections

i was apprehensive too after reading abt the plastic issue, but ive decided to take the risk, haha. MPC Voltron looks and display good, but wont be playing heavily with him, haha. To help you visualize the "fragility" of MPC Voltron, it is somewhere between MP01 Convoy (the sturdiness and weight) and MP05 Megatron (Megatron being the most fragile scared-im-goin-to-break-the plastic-while-transforming-it toy, haha)

This post has been edited by evanrue: May 3 2008, 12:49 PM

For me, better save for macross dud. But i do for your love @ the big V Me my self collect Voltes V, got 1 on disply lol

there is another series of voltron right? it combine cars, spaceships, etc to one giant robot, is that also available?

that's not classic voltron, does not turn me on. didnt even watch the series

the classic is the best... those cars one is just too much...
sadly MP now sold out mostly anywhere... only available in ebay..
but i think i go for gift set
i just wan to remember my childhood cartoons...

angkat lar the upcoming plastic mp

hehehe.. i already placing an order for it...
wait for its release in june

I'm looking for the masterpiece Die Cast Voltron, anyone know where i can get it

Me too. Anyone knows where they are still available?

Use to collect Sideshow Weta LOTR stuff, so I missed the Toynami Voltron.

Anyone looking for this classic Voltron???Planing to SELL off.This model very rare to get.....PM me for the best price....

U guys planning to get the Gift set version huh?i roughly cost around Rm220 rite? thinking of getting one coz never own a Voltron b4 but m only afraid of the poor quality...even after reading from bro Evanrue, still have doubts, hahaha since it's not like the 'limited' diecast version, think can still wait for reviews

aiyah... cheap cheap then enough la.. transform and put it on the shelf.. or u wan to "fly" with the voltron? heheheh
but i guess the quality wont be that bad.. still waiting for its release...

ANYONE LOOKING FOR VOLTRON!!!!!!
PLANING TO SELL IT OFF..........CLASSIC VOLTRON MODEL SET.HAVE 5 LION...........

when is the release date? already pre order from play-asia rm190 something

XL-Shop said can do ship in in Mid July, maybe somewhere in July, i guess

wah another 1 more month to go... just hope it will follow the actual die cast mold

Hola forumers! been a while...

Toynami is not yet an established brand; their Robotech Masterpiece series came with lots of QC issues. MPC Voltron is their first trully 'Masterpiece' standard collectible, on par with Takara Tomy's Transformers MPs.. so am really not sure regarding the 'quality' of the upcoming plastic Gift Set version; one thing for sure, it'll be the same mold as MPC Voltron, lighter and not paint-chip prone (both good for playability)

I'd wait for a review before purchasing the Gift Set.... but im not getting it cos i have the MPC version for those who might be interested, check CollectionDX for a possible review when the toy comes out soon.... CollectionDX

voltron masterpiece (plastic) reissue already released after few times got delayed. check it out!

finally i received Voltron giftset... and indeed.. the quality is really... erm.. not satisfy with it, in short. but then, to own a childhood robot hero.. priceless.

will post the pic tonight...

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Added on September 5, 2008, 3:21 pmoh yeah.. mine is from PA... not XL

This post has been edited by Seaedge: Sep 5 2008, 03:21 PM

guess you paid for fedex right because already received it? mine shipped out from PA yesterday so hope end of next week will arrive. last month already lost 1 package from PA so if another package lost again sure PA will blacklist me.

really that bad the quality?

yeah... i paid for the fedex... which is why mine is expensive now... as for the quality, quite bad... some loose parts, paint fades and not smooth cutting... but if i pose it and leave it stationary... shudnt be that bad..

ugh, shoddy QC ar? I PO'd mine from XL a long time ago, not arrived yet also..

looking forward to those pictures!

PICS SPAM!









This post has been edited by Seaedge: Sep 5 2008, 07:35 PM

I ordered from another seller and he hasnt contacted me yet. Probably next week then

Ahh well, looks good if you just leave it alone which is what I'll probably do. Sit it in the shelf.

Yeah it looks good enough assembled and displayed.

But I think I'll probably leave mine MIB

i should buy 2... one voltron and 5 lions displayed together... too bad... CC picahhh~

is it selling in any local toy shop now? how much is retailing?

last pic spam for Voltron..




erm.. i think the toyshops will be stocking it soon..

bro hows the plastic quality and overall paint job? any other comment?

if for me la...
plastic quality : 7/10
built quality: 6/10
paint quality: 6/10
overall : 7.5/10

my comment is.. the QC isnt that good.. like those beginner gundam model kit builders.. cutting not smooth... some uneven paint jobs but not very obvious and some loose parts like head, wing and leg joints.. but if u were to buy and pose it, it is forgivable and i am liking it already..

go buy at PA.

erm sounds not bad.......oh yeah isit heavy? compare to transformer leader class....i think u collect also rite?

i fall in love with voltron arm.....

PA states 1.4KG. man, must be quite heavy..

wao 1.4 @@ ......almost like masterpiece transformers!!!! but isit that heavy? tansformers around 12" and made from die cast.......

the reissue is fully plastic rite?

compare to TFTM OP... TFTM OP much more heavier.. dunno.. Voltron feels light when i take both OP and Voltron...

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Added on September 5, 2008, 8:45 pmyeap.. it is heavy.. and yes.. fully plastic with no chrome.. unlike MPvoltron.

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Added on September 5, 2008, 8:56 pmand has very very limited poses...

This post has been edited by Seaedge: Sep 5 2008, 08:56 PM

sword and shield no chrome looks like cheapo lah

Oooh, was planning to get this GiftSet for playing around, but after seeing the un-chromed parts, cancelled my plan.... besides, i dont play much with my Masterpiece Voltron; just pose it once in a while and looks Awesome with the chrome

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Added on September 5, 2008, 9:39 pmActually, it looks kinda cool more rugged in terms of playability, and obviously lighter.... mite consider gttg this to play arnd with, hehe

This post has been edited by evanrue: Sep 5 2008, 09:39 PM

feel a bit disappointed after hearing the negative feedback and looking at the no-chromed sword and shield very potong steam. could have saved up more for upcoming Transformers.

This post has been edited by jing_kohkoh: Sep 6 2008, 02:08 AM

yeah... you could say that actually... no chrome and plastic built is really a turn off. too bad i pre ordered too early... but hey.. collection dont talk about regrets.. its all about the passion!

well on my side, still buying it coz i just cant afford for the earlier diecast masterpiece voltron lah. shops sellling it like around rm699! but really lah why sword and shield no chrome lah... at lease for the lion legs only silver still acceptable...

yeap yeap... everytime i see my voltron... i am loving it weiii...

For the price, i think the GiftSet is worth it its the same mold after all

ok very sure PA 1.4kg conning ppl liao........
TFTM leader OP is lighter than MP OP...........

now Voltron lighter than TFTM OP
mostly i give it 600g

aiks hope the price could be lower

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Added on September 6, 2008, 8:22 pmwalao those chromes
man cant imagine ....if put under spot light

This post has been edited by zefflodo: Sep 6 2008, 08:22 PM

do the 5 lions have their own weapons or just the voltron shield & sword only?

just the lions like this....





This post has been edited by Seaedge: Sep 7 2008, 02:09 AM

by looking from seaedge pictar....i think this giftset paintjob is better than masterpiece voltron........hmmm