Hurray! I got my money back!

[Ondoher Prime]

oh yeah, voltes v is probably the most iconic robot in Philippine pop culture. just check out this shrine.

no offense to Transformers, but this 'bot came out first back in the late 70s. that's why it's no wonder every Filipino robot/mecha collector grabbed at least 1 copy of the soc voltes v. here's mine...

[Pascal]

For the record, I had a Voltes V last year (bought it in BC while I lived there) but ended up selling it to buy something else. I'm about to buy one again (try #1 was with the scammer, try #2 will be from a BC seller). So I should get in the next couple weeks I guess. Already had Xabungle from last year, I got Ideon, Gunbuster, King Joe and Walker Gallia earlier this year, I got Zambot 3 today and I should receive my Combattler V next week. And I have Iron Gear on pre-order.

[CobraCommander]

Originally Posted by Ninjatron

Yes, this thread definitely needs some pics!

It needs some awesome classic anime theme music too. I'll provide that! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-wJjRApwws

Sayonara.

Oh is that Volts V, I actually have a gashaphon (sp) of him with that mace whip. Cool I guess he is from the same creators of the Mazinger Z characters? I always was a big fan of Force Five back in the day, that's what got me started with my obsession with Big Ass Robots.

[CobraCommander]

Nice, you learn something new each day. I had no idea he was so popular with Filipinos, I don't think that show aired in Canada during the 70's-80's?

I'm a big fan of SOC series too, I have quite a few:
Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z Black
Mazinger Z OVA
Great Mazinger
Boss Borot
Minerva X
Aphrodai A
Dianan A
Venus A
Grandizer
Gai King
Getter Robo
Getter Robo G
Silver and Black Evangelion

I'll post some pics if anyone is interested?

Originally Posted by Ondoher Prime

oh yeah, voltes v is probably the most iconic robot in Philippine pop culture. just check out this shrine.

no offense to Transformers, but this 'bot came out first back in the late 70s. that's why it's no wonder every Filipino robot/mecha collector grabbed at least 1 copy of the soc voltes v. here's mine...

[jourdo]

Congrats on getting the cash back!

[Ondoher Prime]

Originally Posted by CobraCommander

Nice, you learn something new each day. I had no idea he was so popular with Filipinos, I don't think that show aired in Canada during the 70's-80's?

it wasn't probably because this show had some real violent scenes that weren't acceptable back then. same reason it got off the air back home. it made a great comeback in the late nineties especially with the kids who followed it all grown up by then.

[QuadESL63]

Originally Posted by CobraCommander

Nice, you learn something new each day. I had no idea he was so popular with Filipinos, I don't think that show aired in Canada during the 70's-80's?

It has quite a following in Hong Kong, too! The original toys from the period (esp. the early Japanese import versions) command big money. When I visit HK a few months back I saw 1 in mint condition in display... and I thought Fort. Max./Grand Max. w/ the Master Sword is expensive :P

When I was a kid I missed the chance to get one, so I bought 2 of this SoC version (One opened for display the other MISB)

[CobraCommander]

Originally Posted by QuadESL63

It has quite a following in Hong Kong, too! The original toys from the period (esp. the early Japanese import versions) command big money. When I visit HK a few months back I saw 1 in mint condition in display... and I thought Fort. Max./Grand Max. w/ the Master Sword is expensive :P

How much was it and how much is a Fort Max?