[Sportimus]

Originally Posted by ShadowMagnus

Ok so I have seen the reviews and I have come to the conclusion that I may be using some gundam markers to bring some of the detail to pop up. What do you guys think?

Are gundam markers like Sharpie pens? Do they work better than the Sharpie pens and paints? I've seen a lot of great work done with them. If that is what you want to do and you think you have the skill, well, you're more artically talented than I am. I know Mattel was going for the animated look, but some panel lining detailing would have been nice.

[Ranger Silver 6]

Gundam markers are paint markers, sharpies are ink markers. Paint markers are used as paint for things like models. Sharpies are self explanatory, I would imagine.

[eriku]

I love it. Big, sturdy as hell, nice colors, leg articulation not as hindered as I expected. Lance's joints leave a little to be desired, but he looks great standing by the lion or sitting in the lion, so I can't complain. I feel like this is totally worth the price. The slow build is going to be painful.

[megatroptimus]

I like the gimmicks, the size, the vibrant colors, the human figure, the cockpit... I don't care much about poseability for the lions, that's not how the set will be displayed anyway. So combined the thing will be almost as tall as Fortress Maximus, right?

[Smasher]

Originally Posted by megatroptimus

But how is that version called? Trendmasters made quite a few...

Looks like BBTS may have found some in stock.
Die-Cast Voltron Gift Set (1997) - Voltron Vintage

I regret that I didn't buy it when I saw it for $40 back in the day.

[eriku]

Originally Posted by megatroptimus

I like the gimmicks, the size, the vibrant colors, the human figure, the cockpit... I don't care much about poseability for the lions, that's not how the set will be displayed anyway. So combined the thing will be almost as tall as Fortress Maximus, right?

Yep, Voltron is 23" tall. Not sure exactly how tall Fort Max is, but it has to be close.

Originally Posted by Smasher

Looks like BBTS may have found some in stock.
Die-Cast Voltron Gift Set (1997) - Voltron Vintage

I regret that I didn't buy it when I saw it for $40 back in the day.

Weird that it's at a preorder, they've had those in stock for a long time. In December they had over 20 of them.

[megatroptimus]

Originally Posted by Macross7

Well Mattycollectors just lost all other collectors who might want this if they can't get Red Lion, who'd want the rest. Its not like He-Man where someone can live without a Merman. Voltron is all or nothing.

Red Lion & 3.75" Lance Figure Set - Voltron Figures

Last call!

[Smasher]

Originally Posted by eriku

Weird that it's at a preorder, they've had those in stock for a long time. In December they had over 20 of them.

I thought it was weird, too.
I think they might be getting them from a supplier who found some more unclaimed Trendmasters stock from a warehouse -just a guess.

[eriku]

Originally Posted by Smasher

I thought it was weird, too.
I think they might be getting them from a supplier who found some more unclaimed Trendmasters stock from a warehouse -just a guess.

Probably. Would be nice if they also found some unclaimed Trendmasters Iron Giant toys.

[GL_Rayner]

Originally Posted by megatroptimus

Red Lion & 3.75" Lance Figure Set - Voltron Figures

Last call!

Bit the bullet, since I missed Mattycollector. Now on to the next Lion in April.