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I was really amazed at some of the positive responses and they more than offset any negativity. I do still plan to cut back but only to keep my channel more focused. I plan to stop any comic book, video game or sports card videos and focus almost exclusively on figures. This will cut down on my content because at this point I'm only getting 1 or 2 figures a month because of space issues but I can turn a single figure into multiple videos as I did with the Sky X Black Getter where I did 4 videos. I can also do more comparisons or revisit figures that I've already done videos on as I learn more about the hobby.

@@davidswan5295 good!! that's what the real toy community represents we are happy non judgemental kids at heart that enjoy what we do and we are more then happy to support fellow collectors I'm happy you stuck with it

I've not heard from one person who could get the Blitzway scarf on and it really is integral to the figure.

Thank you so much. I may have downplayed just how decisively Sky X won the fight. That scarf issue is terrible. I didn't love the Sky X Mazinkaiser but it was an earlier figure and they may have improved their designs with Getter Robo. I may even get some upcoming Sky X figures of characters I don't even really care about.

Thank you

Very nice! In transit to going Getter One......Still digging Blitzway Sky X Studio putting in some work! PO'd Getter Dragon.

Sky X Studio is probably my new favorite figure company after Mezco

You were totally helpful and super respectful. When I said that the responses started off well I had you in mind.

I actually have at least four videos I need to do. At least one on the Sky X Black Getter Robo (possibly two). I want to do a mid-year awards for best figure. I need to do a video on the Mezco The Batman and I want to discuss the movie The Batman. The movie will be the most likely to get some negativity because I definitely have some complaints. I think many things were done well and some things were not done well at all. I may even do a comparison of high end black getter robos.

@@davidswan5295 well I truly appreciate that sir and you need to do everything and anything that makes you happy ignore the negativity because it can and will consume you, I ask of you to just keep doing what your doing even the biggest toy reviewers have had disrespectful comments

The crazy thing is that you gave me absolutely all the information I needed. You answered all my questions fully and no one else needed to add anything additional. One comment I got certainly wasn't the worst but the person said that Mezco LITERALLY released a video answering my questions. First, um, I did look. That's awesome that they released a video but I kinda didn't see it. Second, I tell my kids, 'don't say literally unless it could possibly be figuratively' and I don't think Mezco could figuratively release a video. I was not happy yesterday but I've gotten some really nice feedback and I am already preparing some more stuff. I need to finish rewatching The Batman to write down my thoughts and I'm already preparing myself for some unhappy viewers. Great film but I confess to like it less with each viewing. My Mezco The Batman should be arriving soon.

@@davidswan5295 Alot of people like the Batman movie and the figure so I'm really looking forward to it!!!

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by sizing and proportions but I did get in a disagreement with someone over whether the Batman Ascending Knight had a different body than Supreme Knight. He was convinced that the Ascending Knight had a leaned physique than the Supreme Knight. I've held the two next to each other and I'm convinced they are the same, which means that Mezco does try to reuse bodies and I totally get that for cutting cost. This may lead to some figures having bodies that are close enough rather than perfect. I believe every figure maker does this. Obviously in the comics Frank Miller's The Dark Knight is far thicker in build than Batman Year One.

Your response really does mean a lot to me and I might change my mind about delaying that Sky X video. I think you get exactly what I'm going for with my channel. I want it to feel like I'm there just chatting with you. I definitely do some prep and sometimes there is an outline to what I'll say off screen but mostly it's all unscripted. I had initially planned on not reducing my output here despite having a second channel but now I'm thinking I'll put more effort into the new channel and see if my desire to post on here returns. I'm also aware that dealing with negativity is just part of being on social media but sometimes we all just need to step away and take a breather.

@@davidswan5295 My late father always told me “opinion’s are like assholes, and everyone thinks all of them stink but theirs!” Wise old man I had, I tell you! Take a break, but it’s a hobby, and people take it way too seriously, just know they are weird. Again, I have never played a video game about cards, know nothing about Japanese robots, but lord I love your videos. They are like a hometown eatery. Yeah it doesn’t have the pizazz and bright lights, but it has some quality cooking. Shame on folks who miss out, and hats off to the folks that “know” the local hotspot! Be well my friend!

I have a few videos I want to make including one on The Batman figure from Mezco which is almost released. I think going forward I'm just going to be more selective about what I do videos on. I was going to do a series of videos on the Udon Street Fighter books but I think I'm going to skip it. I promise I wont just disappear even if my content does reduce somewhat. I have been putting out nearly a video a day on my other channel but it's for a very niche crowd.

Thank you. I think that figure collecting should be nothing but fun and I find the snobbishness of a minority very bizarre and unpleasant. I'd also say that I have some mild OCD and I simply can't imagine taking a hairdryer to my figure or (gasp) applying paint. I have the Mezco Darkseid figure but knocked it over a few years back giving it a tiny scuff on the head and now all I think of is that damage when I see the figure. These are just my own issues and I respect people who modify their figures, it's just not my thing. I really appreciated the nice responses I initially got on my video but they got progressively nastier until it was suggested I not buy Mezco figures. Nice way to promote the figure. It's people like you that inspire me to continue but I do think I need a break and I do have my second channel that I can focus on. I said the other channel wouldn't take away from this one but it definitely is time for a break. Thank you so much and I definitely plan to visit your channel very soon.

@@davidswan5295Aw believe me I am exactly the same when it comes to my figures! I cannot stand even the slightest scuff on them and if ever I damage them then that’s all I think about like you say! Take a break by all means but please do come back as I enjoy your content! Plus Childish Gambino just released a new song 2 hours ago (as of this writing) called Lithonia and it honestly fits perfectly for the idiots who try to bring this hobby down! Hope to see you uploading on here again soon!

You are 100% correct. There are certain people who like to become the arbiters or gatekeepers of a hobby and they are cancerous. Figure collecting is like a child's hobby all grown up but occasionally the collectors themselves don't grow up. Or, dare I say, maybe they are somewhere on the spectrum. I've seen reviewers crank their Mezco figures or remove their unremovable clothing to the point where I practically get cold sweats but those are their figures to do with as they choose. If I want to treat my figures as gentle as a lamb I just would hope people would respect my choice. I think I will not delay my Sky X video and I also had planned on doing a best mid year figure award but I will probably also be less likely to put out out other kinds of content. Thank you for the supportive words.

Thank you so much for your kind response. I think it's time I take a break and decide whether I want to continue my channel. If these are some examples of the Mezco community then maybe I'll collect in private.

I'm right there with you on practical effects however I just don't know what practical effects could be up to the task of creating a completely believable Godzilla. Much of my view was colored by my expectations and they were too high but mind you, it was a great Godzilla film and a breath of fresh air compared to the cartoon Godzilla in the legendary movies. If I say it was in my top 3 to 5 that means it's ahead of a WHOLE lot of films. Perhaps what I wanted was that memorable moment or that emotional stir. I know it's not a highly regarded Godzilla film but I found the storyline of Dr Mafune and his daughter very compelling in Terror of Mechagodzilla and the first meeting of Godzilla and Titanosaurous was brilliant. Titanosaurous was on a rampage and we saw the sun slowly setting and from the darkness came Godzilla to finally stop the unstoppable monster. The music was perfect and even the way the camera panned around. I think of the suicide of Dr Serizawa in the original or the death of Godzilla in Godzilla vs Destroyah and even some of the more emotional moments in Biollante. It felt like Godzilla Minus One had all the pieces of an emotional film but I never really felt moved. Even the 'death' of Noriko was so out of nowhere and almost comical in it's execution that I didn't really feel anything. I think the most emotional moment was probably when Akiko cried for her dead mother but even then it somehow missed the mark for me. These are just my opinions and hopefully Toho will continue to make Godzilla films that are far more grounded in reality than what Legendary is putting out. I still haven't seen Godzilla x Kong and the more clips I see the less I care.

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Even a basic collector should search this information right here ☝🏻I've been collecting since early 2010's and learned a lot. I honestly am dumbfounded how this guy is confused how to pop the peg from the base when there are literally TONS of Mezco reviews out there that have shown this process even in the early 2010's Mezco literally put an article they shared on Facebook to their site showing how to pop the peg from the base. So there's no excuse for how he doesn't know it. Also I've never heard any collect call the armature attachment of a base a "bracer" that's so weird. Not bashing the guy but seriously this video seems very baity and disingenuous and seems more like those fake videos of someone pretending to be dumb to rage people.

I think I get what you're saying. I'll play around with it today. Thank you so much.

Thank you, this is all super useful. I did try awhile back to push the peg out and it just wouldn't go. I'll try again. I hadn't though of removing a joint from the brace. Thank you

@@davidswan5295 Adjusting the size of the stand works well. Because I live in an area with frequent sonic booms and earthquakes, I use the flight stand even when figures are posed with both feet on the base. The shorter section works best for most One:12 figures.

I think my mistake with Minus One was hearing all the praise and expecting perfection. It's a great Godzilla movie but as you said, not perfect. I've said this so many times. You need to focus on the human characters in a Godzilla movie. The only monsterverse film with any human characters that I cared about was Skull Island, which did quite well despite not having Godzilla in it. I think at this point Legendary is just trying to make enough money to keep the franchise going and I think they feel audiences just want to see Kaiju duking it out.

There is a new one coming out in November for $145. My version appears to have jumped in price to like $280 on the secondary market. I paid $140 for it.

I am struggling for content. I do have my new channel but it's definitely a niche channel.

@@davidswan5295 send link , brother

Thank you so much. I rarely talk about my family but I do have two daughters.

@@davidswan5295 Your welcome. I have two sons now 29 and 26.........time flies.

My girls are 11 and 13. I got a bit of a late start on having kids.

I assumed it was tilted on purpose

@@davidswan5295 so did I until I watched one reviewer removed it. It's easy enough to do if you go slowly. The back has a notch and lines up with one in the harness. I glued it back with crazy glue.

My only response would be that the imperfections are a result of human involvement and that's part of the charm of Mezco to me. I like that these figures are not simply machine made. It makes it feel more like a handmade piece of artwork. It's also why the production runs are generally well under 10 thousand and sometimes under 5K.

Sounds like it's not a model. I have nothing against models. They just aren't for me and my eyesight isn't what it used to be so I might struggle.

@@davidswan5295 Oh yeah no judgement at all, I just wanted to be cheeky haha. Honestly I'd love to get this figure, it's just way outside my budget.

@@pretzel1313 All I'll say that it would have been out of my budget for most of my life. I just find myself currently with enough disposable income at this point to buy the figures I want. I will definitely let everyone join in the fun of the figure once I get it.

I had quite a few issues with the figure. Storm Collectibles seems wedded to this rubber material but a cloth wired cape would have solved several problems. I agree that Jun's face looks better. I really would have preferred Ken's face be much closer to how it looks in the original anime.

@davidswan5295 For sure! Hopefully, they will get the other 3 figures corrected! Especially my favorite Jason or Joe the Condor!

Blitzway is a different figure. Mazinkaiser

Busy is the exact word I'd use. The Blitzway figure is actually a different version of the character but do we really need every version?

@davidswan5295 I agree with u I picked up SkyStudio Mazinkaiser like u and this ain't Pokémon at these prices. Doah now Pose+ is entering the arena with new line w/ Metal Heat Series

I'd say if I'm getting this it's going to be on discount. If it never gets discounted it will be a skip. From what I've seen, gundamit looks like the best place to get discounted CCS figures.

@davidswan5295 I was telling you that bbts was a higher price in stuff before. Also almost $400 at bbts 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This has all been a learning process for me and I hope I can help educate people on buying just as I am learning. It really depends on what you are buying. For example, Mezco figures shipped from Japan are quite expensive so I get almost all mine from BBTS. If not from BBTS then straight from Mezco.

Bro now they show the price now, its 280€ the same price of shin black getter limited edition , you will buy him or will wait too se if he go discount? The shin getter didn’t have any discount just go sold out after some time

@@marcelomurisk It would have to be a very good discount. I love CCS Toys figures but they do have sort of a same feel to them. I already own a Mazinkaiser and I would really like a figure that is very distinctictive and not one so similar to one I already own.

Thanks for the great info. Now I'm even more excited to get the figure.

@@davidswan5295get it and flex it on your channel and we’ll watch it

If I were into Masters of the Universe I'd probably pick up Super7's figures but I'm not. I really wish I knew what justifies $400 for an all plastic mechagodzilla figure. I just watched a video on the Konami Gurren Lagann and it looks pretty nice. I own the RIOBOT one which looks great but has some issues in the transformation. CCS Toys is going to release one and I'll likely pick that one up.

@davidswan5295 I picked up the CCSToys Legann and not impressed. Konami was ahead of their time I am VERY impressed the paint is premium and use of diecast.....perfection. Super7's Destroyah is a BEAST excuse the pun in a good way outside of that Pass! I also collect X-Plus 30cm & Gigantic. Recently picked up Dragon Studio 30cm 2000 Godzilla it's licensed and incredible.....magnetic tail....GENIUS!

I was not even aware that Konami ever made high end figures. I did some research and that figure appeared to be their first high end figure and seemed well received. I take it Konami quit because I've never seen one. I do like the idea of a magnetic Godzilla tail. I'm kind of entrenched in monsterarts and was avoiding starting a new line but I am getting the first Godzilla from Mezco.

@@davidswan5295 Yeah I am VERY happy with Konami Gurren Legann its more or less Max Factory. I bought from the same seller Godannar which is also INCREDIBLE! For being as old as they are they are Premium Quality

I'm old enough that this is also the mechagodzilla that I grew up with. In fact, it took me a long time to come to grips with the fact that in TOHO films, mechagodzilla was more often than not the hero. I finally today preordered this figure from Kappa Hobby, It's a new site for me but I did some research and it appears to be trustworthy. It's sold out on BBTS.

I generally do show the box and extras but this is a look back at some of my older figures and the box is stored away.

I own four King Arts figures but I don't have Grendizer. I've never had an issue with the plating on any of the other figures but I can't speak for Grendizer. Most of these larger figures tend to be not so great on posing and I always pose them in a neutral stance.

It does have a charm to it. Have you seen the anime?

No really,I didn't know there was a anime,I thought I was only a manga character.Im going to look for the anime.Thanks

@@yohanfuretro-love.8306 I can't really recommend the anime but it's interesting from an historical standpoint

I looked it up but the SRC figures looks way better. I'm hoping someday for a really high end Giant Robo. Have you seen the anime?

@davidswan5295 haven't seen the animation yet

It's my most recommended giant robot anime. I adore this one. Someday I'll do some videos on it.

@@davidswan5295 please do

I'm not sure if it's available anymore. I paid $189.99

I had a window of opportunity and blew it. I think there is a good chance that Bandai will release more and I will definitely jump to get the other 3.

I'm not surprised. It was packed very securely and I can't say it was damaged out of the box but it is extremely prone to damage and I did nothing to cause the light up features to stop working. It certainly didn't inspire me to buy another M# Studio figure. Thanks for the info.

I think it depends on whether or not you care at all about God Mazinger. It's a very simple figure but it's also not very expensive. It's certainly not one of the ones I regret buying.

The design just isn't for me. I totally agree that I wished they'd continued the DC and FA lines. I certainly would own more Soul of Chogokin figures if they did. The one I REALLY wanted was Brave Radeen.

Black Ox soon

@@davidswan5295 I thought it was going to be in this video

Yes, all the FA and DC figures lack any transformation or combining.

Supposedly it's an excellent anime but I really don't like the colors, head and gorilla arms. Sometime I'll have to go through which of my figures have the ugliest design but I have to confess that Mazinkaiser would be near the top.

It's really hard to do research when you call your company M3 Studio because a search is going to bring up all sorts of other things. The box is covered in Asian characters but I don't know if it's Japanese or Chinese. Hong Kong also produces a lot of figures but I'd bet it's Japanese. The figure is definitely not a complete train wreck. It looks amazing on my shelf and it only has a few hard to find scuffs. It's just that I really expect more for the price. One inexplicable decision was where the chain would attach to the belt. They could have used a simply hook and it would have worked perfectly but the way they handled it the chain can easily come loose. It's bizarre decisions like that that make me wonder what the hell they were thinking.

I always call it Voltes V for brevity sake but I believe it's Combattler V and Voltes Five just so we can all be very confused. It does kinda say that the V in Combattler V is for Victory in the opening theme song. I guess it's not so with Voltes.

You got rid of all yours? I think I would only get rid of one if I got another that was significantly better. I'm really fascinated by robot anime from the 70s and love having these in my collection. I've actually never sold one of my robots although there are some I'd definitely consider (Sentinel Mazinkaiser).

@davidswan5295 sentinel maz ? Whaat? Wow. Yea when you get the DX version itsbkind of hard to keep something so small. Space is also an issue. I need a new office 🏬

I should have say that I write reviews currently. At one point I was in the top 1000 on Amazon but the Amazon algorithm seemed to keep pushing me down the rankings and now I can't even find the rankings at all. Amazon also removed comments which I thought brought a lot of value to the reviews so my interest in writing reviews is far less. I'm much more into my UA-cam channel because I get actual interaction. If you look up any of these figures on Amazon I'm probably the top reviewer. Amazon screwed with me in some other ways also and don't show a lot of respect to people giving them free service.

@davidswan5295 niceness! Well I'm over here installing a doggy door so there is that

I saw what you did with creating boxes for your figures and was super impressed

You have a better memory than me. I can never remember them all.

Space Godzilla is my new favorite. The crystals and electrical effects are amazing.