The Energon Pub

[Emerje]

The local salvage store has been getting in tons of toys lately for Christmas. Managed to get all but the green die cast Voltron lion for $8 each. I feel like this is what they should have been priced at originally as they're really not that great. The Black Lion's wings are garbage and his ears don't fold, the Red Lion's front legs float freely and don't stay put very well and the elbow joint is blacked by the back legs. The lack of accessories aside from the Blazing Sword compared to all the stuff we got from the larger figures. Still, only $32 for 4/5 of die cast Voltron isn't bad and after I pick up a Green Lion at Walmart I'll only be out $45 or so which is an OK price.

I also snagged a large Yellow Lion there for only $3 which was clearly a mistake since the others were $11. I already have a spare Yellow from the same store last winter, but for $3 why not?

On an entirely different note I also got two packages from Japan of the same character from Fate/Gran Order. AmiAmi sent me figma 350 Saber/Altria Pendragon [Lily] and Good Smile Shop sent along EX-041 figma Archer/Altria Pendragon from Wonder Festival last summer. Of the I think 21 Fate figma released this far I'm only missing four (original Rin, Saber Lily Avalon, Saber Extra, and Gilgamesh) and have three of the upcoming figures pre-ordered. Gotta catch 'em all!

Emerje

[Emerje]

Thursday my figma Metroid Prime 3 Samus showed up. Totally forgot it was released let alone that I had already paid for it. I might buy too much stuff...

Emerje

[no-one]

Thursday my figma Metroid Prime 3 Samus showed up. Totally forgot it was released let alone that I had already paid for it. I might buy too much stuff...

Emerje

I'd like to "trade up" my Figma Other M Samus for that one. That varia suit is just so iconic and nice looking

So I got a few things in from BBTS if we're on the subject of buying too many things.



The MST3K stuff is xmas gifts for my wife that we will fight over

Yeah, I like Mega Man, but just a little

The rest can be seen here.

[Carnivius_Prime]

forgot to post this cool Batman The Animated Series pack I got for £16.99 from B&M (used to be way more than that in other stores with Forbidden Planet even selling it for over £50 at one point)




I already had the Batman but these ones have a cloth cape (instead of the much more rigid rubber cape) which is great cos he can sit down properly and seeing as how the awesome Batmobile they can sit in is down to about £45 on Amazon at moment (used to be about £99) I'm veeery tempted to get that too. Although it is bloody huge since it's to scale and I don't have any shelf space for it so I may have to invest in new shelves too.



@carytheone I wouldn't mind an affordable Mega Man X figure (the first game on SNES is one of my fave ever... crazy prices on it now in CEX...£140 for that one game boxed...and I sold mine for a tenner a decade ago, doh doh doh) Which is best for features and price?

[wilcosu35]

Bought a christmas present for myself

[wilcosu35]

Received a gift card from work for christmas, i decided i might as well spend in immediately

[no-one]

Got the legendary yellow lion from the secret santa swap at my in-laws. That makes 4/5 Voltron, leaving only the black lion left. I'm taking my time with the set

[wilcosu35]

got some new stuff

[wilcosu35]

A new year, a new Modular Building

[Amja99]

Some photos of my Godaikin Voltes V. This is probably my favorite toy collectible out of all of them (including Transformers). It's not the greatest toy figure as it has very limited articulation/pose-ability and it's not quite an accurate depiction of the TV series robot. But it somehow just presses the right nostalgic buttons for me.
I had this as a toy back in the early 80's and I played with it until it fell apart. And when we moved houses, it never came with us. I finally found one at a decent price and it was in nearly mint condition. So I took the plunge.

[Emerje]

^ Last year I picked up a tiny (yet fairly accurate) transforming reproduction of that Voltes V figure off Mandarake for a couple dollars. Really wish they'd reissue the original Voltron 1/Dairugger XV, not just the modern remake.

Anyway, I forgot to mention that I picked up a Voltron 84 Legendary Black Lion last week. More recently I got figma King of Fighters Kyo and Iori. Going to be sticking them with my Figuarts Terry, hope they look OK together.

Emerje

[wilcosu35]

Small haul today

[william-james88]

Oh man! Not only did i find the latest Megazord but he was being liquidated, WTF?!

A lot of bang for your buck for $25 CAD ($20 USD)



Took him home, this guy is great. Bandai of America did a great job with him.

[william-james88]

Got another non TF transforming fig today:

DiaBattles (KO). Its an ok fig. Not my style though. I cant really get into any of his other modes that much.

As for a quick review of the KO, well the plastic is not great. It feels brittle and the cuts arent straight. Also, I do not know if this is the same with the original fgure but those metal stickers dont do anything. The magnetic feet on the little guys do not adhere to them. There is also stress issue, as in certain things take much more force than they should. And some cockpit wndows are loose. Also, the motor for the revealing head gimmick gets stuck. But aside from that, its alright.

[wilcosu35]

I'm a shiiihip in a bottleeee, you gotta build me the right way

[william-james88]

was thinking of getting that one.

[Evil Eye]

I actually got this a week or so ago, but better late than never.

I got one of my all-time grails. Soul of Chogokin SPEC Evangelion Unit 01 (Renewal Version).



She. Is. Gorgeous.

[wilcosu35]

Got a small one today

[-Kanrabat-]

It's been some weeks since I bought it. I just built it and MAN, this thing is AWESOME!

Lego Idea Ship In A Bottle.

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[wilcosu35]

Some things came in today

[-Kanrabat-]

FINALLY got my first Nendoroid ever, Tanya Degurechaff.

>Buy it at full price at Hobby Search and foolishly pay 2700JPY for "deluxe" SAL
>02/23/2018 21:46 Posting/Collection ASAKUSA TOKYO
>02/26/2018 06:00 Dispatch from outward office of exchange TOKYO INT TOKYO
>03/05/2018 11:50 Arrival at inward office of exchange VANCOUVER PACIFIC PROCESSING CENTRE CANADA
>03/05/2018 16:32 Item returned from import Customs VANCOUVER PACIFIC PROCESSING CENTRE CANADA
>03/05/2018 16:33 Departure from inward office of exchange VANCOUVER PACIFIC PROCESSING CENTRE CANADA
>03/26/2018 16:09 Item into sorting centre CANADA
>03/27/2018 07:18 Processing at delivery Post Office CANADA
>03/27/2018 10:28 Item out for physical delivery CANADA
>03/27/2018 Retention CANADA
>03/27/2018 18:02 Item arrival at collection point for pick-up CANADA
>03/28/2018 17:25 Final delivery CANADA

20 days. My box was held hostage during TWENTY FREAKING DAYS in Canadian limbo. So worth the extra shipping money. This make Tanya over 80$CAN. Sigh...

Anyway, she's my first ever Nendoroid so let's see how she is...



Out of the packaging, there's that distinct smell. Like STRONG "new car" smell. A bit like sour milk even. Plastic is rubbery but still solid. I'm confident to handle all components without fear. Unlike Revoltechs.



I LOVE the faces and the fact that they are so easy to swap. Also, due to the flexible plastic, nothing can snap off too easily. Like Queen's Blades Revoltech Noa's staff. ((Shudder))



The Umaru faces I got a few days ago can finally be put to some use.
Tanya is cute. CUTE!

I discovered a bit late that the hands are swappable too. Allowing Tanya to be "GROSSLY OFFENSIVE". Even though her troops would never understand the reference.



Overall, yeah, a bit overpaid but well worth it. A harem of Nendos is on the way. I can't wait to have some more fun with those!

Man, this Transformers collector have just open a new Pandora Box....

[william-james88]

I have no clue what any of that is.

[-Kanrabat-]

I have no clue what any of that is.

You don't know what Nendoroids are? Just imagine FUNKO POPS, but 1000 times better (with the price to match).



If you are into anime, about every characters is turned into a Nendo.



They even take licenses from Disney, Marvel and other Western video games like Overwatch.



Head, hair peices, faces, ALL parts are swappable allowing some crazy creations.



I have a harem worth of Nendoroid on their way, mostly from Mandrake. Man, I can't wait! (but I must, sigh...) Picture below is one of my most anticipated, Shimakaze from KanKole.

[william-james88]

Anything from Full Metal Alchemist (on mandarake)?

Also, have you watched Made in Abyss yet?

[-Kanrabat-]

Anything from Full Metal Alchemist (on mandarake)?

Also, have you watched Made in Abyss yet?

Made in Abyss is a freaking MASTERPIECE. Gotta love Japan for treatings kids going on an adventure with NO politicaly-correct-familly-friendly safety net. The kids go into a danger zone, $#!£ gonna get real!


By the way, FMA Nendos:


On Mandrake, only those two above. Pretty expensive each...
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/lis ... ?soldOut=1
Ebay is a wee bit better for once:
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/Animation-Art-C ... st&_sop=15

Just a heads-up. Nendoroids are usually 4000JPY when they come out. Over time, the price may come down or go WAY up, depending of the production run and the demand. Many Nendos I bought from Mandrake are from series I don't even watch. They were bought because they were cute and cheap. Some as cheap as 800JPY!

Go, have a look on Mandrake. Find some that are cute and cheap and have fun!

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/lis ... pCount=240

If you buy any, be sure to keep them OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUR SMALL CHILDREN.
Your kids WILL eat the parts like Nerds Candy.
Oh, and avoid the "Petit" series. Those are like those tiny rubber Smurfs only.

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By the way, if you wonder where my first ever Nendo above come from, she's the main character of Youjo Senki. A fantastic series:

On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...