View Full Version : Anyone here already have SOTA's round 2 SF figures?
Agent Guile
02-02-2005, 10:23 PM
I now have my Ken, Cammy, and Vega (original color). I don't plan on purchasing T.Hawk and Blanka.
It's funny that Ken has 2 extra variants (white, and yellow). Looks like SOTA wants to milk the chracter.
Anyway, I think that glow in dark color (or something like that) variant of Blanka doesn't look good.
Siegfried
02-03-2005, 06:41 AM
Any idea where to get them? The only Ebay place that has them in stock already charges $80 plus shipping for the set, and I'd like to wait a bit, especially since I only really want Ken and Vega.
Blanka looks silly. T.Hawk is kind of interesting, but not much more. Cammy doesn't have anything to mask the obvious articulation which makes her look quite bad.
Taichi
02-03-2005, 10:45 PM
should have mine in a week or two.....hopefully....
No Series 2 in New York City AFAIK.
FCEEVIPER
02-13-2005, 02:34 AM
Just a heads up.
Series 2 now reaching Hot Topic Stores in the U.S.
I got my White Ken on Friday.
Moogleborg
02-13-2005, 11:29 AM
I'll try to get them as soon as they hit the GameStop at my mall! ^^ Hopefully i'll have enough money to buy Ken and at least one of the others after I buy Starfox Assault! ^^
Taichi
02-14-2005, 05:58 AM
Still waiting patiently on mine, won't be long.....I'm so excited!
ShinEFF
02-14-2005, 05:18 PM
Suckage... I preordered mine.. And I don't have em yet.
Mr. Bungle
02-16-2005, 10:07 AM
I have all 5 in regular colors. I got them straight from the cases yesterday at Hot Topic.
Daidoji Kage
02-16-2005, 10:32 PM
I bought mine today at Hot Topic. All 5 regular characters and an extra white Ken. The series 2 figures are far superior to the series 1 figs. Cammy is the only one lacking a little, but it can't really be helped if she is to be articulated at all.
To quell any fears, Blanka is awesome! He comes with a Pineapple, Watermelon slice, and Skull? Blanka is so well articulated that you can have him sit crosslegged eating his fruit :clap: :clap:
oh, and T.Hawk is bigger than Sagat (just enough. :karate: )
Twelve Deaths
02-21-2005, 09:34 AM
I picked up a vega and my bro bought all the figures and the white ken.
I fucking love that vega figure. Just all the stuff you can make him do is just awesome. Last night I was making him and my bros chun li figure do all these fight scenes and stuff. I fucking love these figures. I took pics of them lastnight and I'll post them later.
Twelve Deaths
02-21-2005, 03:48 PM
Here are those pics I talked about. They are kinda blurry though. Im going to take some better ones later on.
http://swvanime.250free.com/vega_vs_chunli.jpg
http://swvanime.250free.com/vega_vs_chunli2.jpg
http://swvanime.250free.com/vega_vs_chunli3.jpg
http://swvanime.250free.com/vega_vs_chunli4.jpg
SiLLiEMutAfuKA
02-21-2005, 04:08 PM
My Hot Topic had series 2 in last week, $13.99 each, bleh.
I just got a red Ken.
FCEEVIPER
02-21-2005, 04:26 PM
And the winners are....
OK, so you may have remembered that Sota toys held a vote where you decided the line up of Street Fighter Series 4? Well we can now reveal who won...
US TOYFAIR: Street Fighter Series 4
We can now announce that the line up for Series 4 of Street Fighter will consist of:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/fceeviper/Street%20fighter/SOTAROUND4WINNERS.gif
Remy
Fei Long
Akuma
Ibuki
Birdie
Thanks to everyone who voted, and to SOTA for giving the fans such input into the line.
Irish Gamer
02-22-2005, 11:18 AM
... the round 2 figures at Hot Topic over the weekend ... Blanka and T. Hawk look BAD. I really HATE blanka's face. Ken looks okay ... but Vega and Cammy look great. I saw the round 3 line up ... Balrog looks good, Guile is okay, Adon looks weird, and Gen is alright ... i'm just tired of them making the women's figures so frail. Chunli's wrists almost break when i go to change hands. Sakura looks just like that and her head is all Lemon-head shaped. I love sakura but hate the figure.
Taichi
02-23-2005, 04:13 AM
I couldn't wait on my order, so when I popped into Hottopic today, and saw Ken, Vega, and Cammy staring at me, I ponied up the dough!
when my order comes in, I will offer those three figures (MOC, if they arrive carded) to whomever wants them.......or maybe I'll raffle 'em.....(for free, of course)
gabrielzero
02-24-2005, 01:48 PM
Awsome, You think I can get series 1 from them?
[hot topic]
Taichi
02-26-2005, 10:36 AM
not sure, some hottopics got 'em, and some didn't.....you MIGHT get lucky and find one that has the first series, but the liklihood is slim.....
you might be better off to just track 'em down online, and buy 'em up, because they're just gonna get harder to find.....especially Sagat, everybody wants him.....
Homer Simpson 2
02-26-2005, 10:12 PM
bison and sagat are going for 30 bucks apiece at cmdstore.com
Siegfried
03-03-2005, 09:13 AM
I got my set today of Ken, Vega and T.Hawk. Blanka looked like crap and Cammy has way too many exposed joints, so I didn't bother with them.
They all look okay, but they have trouble standing. Vega and Hawk because of their bowled shoes (why?) and Ken because his ankles were quite loose. Still, I like them and I'll obviously keep collecting these.
One bad thing though: they got stuck in customs so I had to fork up a total of $96 for the set including shipping and all.
FCEEVIPER
03-03-2005, 03:53 PM
I got my set today of Ken, Vega and T.Hawk. Blanka looked like crap and Cammy has way too many exposed joints, so I didn't bother with them.
They all look okay, but they have trouble standing. Vega and Hawk because of their bowled shoes (why?) and Ken because his ankles were quite loose. Still, I like them and I'll obviously keep collecting these.
One bad thing though: they got stuck in customs so I had to fork up a total of $96 for the set including shipping and all.
That is alot of cash-oh-la!$ :wow:
Moogleborg
03-04-2005, 01:13 PM
Seems like my Hot Topic has only Vega right now...luckily hes the only one I got but hopefully the Game Stop a couple doors down will have all of them pretty soon! ^^
FCEEVIPER
03-04-2005, 07:55 PM
Seems like my Hot Topic has only Vega right now...luckily hes the only one I got but hopefully the Game Stop a couple doors down will have all of them pretty soon! ^^
Sota is saying like a couple more weeks for Gamestop to have SF figure in.
Taichi
03-04-2005, 10:14 PM
I just need Blanka and T. Hawk, but I got a buddy hookin' me up.....
Deadknightz
03-07-2005, 09:38 AM
why is it that all i ever see is sodom.... hot topics games stores comic stores just sodom had to order evil ryu online
Moogleborg
03-07-2005, 12:43 PM
Sota is saying like a couple more weeks for Gamestop to have SF figure in.
Okies! ^^ I can wait! ^^ Besides, its a little bit cheaper to get it at Game Stop! ^^
zen azazel
03-07-2005, 03:18 PM
just got my set I cant wait for series 3!!!!!!!!!!!! Vega rocks!!!!
Taichi
03-07-2005, 07:54 PM
Vega is fan fucking tastic, best figure yet, IMHO......everything is perfect, the only gripe, is that he doesn't have a prop mask to hold in his hand, when he's got his alternate head on....
Artayes
03-07-2005, 08:28 PM
Vega is fan fucking tastic, best figure yet, IMHO......everything is perfect, the only gripe, is that he doesn't have a prop mask to hold in his hand, when he's got his alternate head on....
Wait for the accessory packs for that! :tup:
FCEEVIPER
03-08-2005, 01:00 AM
I cant wait for series 3!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same here, I hope I can pick up round3 at this years SDCC, along with the exclusive SDCC figure/s! :pleased:
ShinEFF
03-10-2005, 11:38 AM
FINALLY got my round 2 figures. :clap:
I can't believe people are bitching about Blanka... I think he looks great.
FCEEVIPER
03-11-2005, 03:53 AM
FINALLY got my round 2 figures. :clap:
I can't believe people are bitching about Blanka... I think he looks great.
Can I ask where did you buy them and how much$ for your SF round2 figures?
Thx.
Finally got all five figures too! Midtown comics in New York (The second store on 40th and Lex) has all of them in abundance!
Also got the second SF poster that has the cast of SF2 and Alpha, the Panoramic Poster. I didn't buy it when it first came out since it sold out quick. Today I bought the last one, oooh...
I probably won't get around to taking the figures out of the packages or putting up the poster until Saturday. Gotta check Steamboy tommorow. :woot:
FCEEVIPER
03-24-2005, 04:58 PM
I got all of mine!!!!!!!
They rock!!!!!
Store:
Cornerstorecomics
Taichi
03-24-2005, 07:01 PM
my Blanka and T. Hawk should be in by the end of the week......
ding dong.... deliveryman came by today and dropped off my set :) great improvements from series 1 with the stuck joints problems (blanka's chest joint was VERY stiff but i managed to break it in without damage) i wish i had a decent camera :)
Taichi
03-24-2005, 08:01 PM
I was quite careful posing my series one set, and the only break I got was in chunner's leg......but it wasn't a bad break, a spot of glue fixed it, and you can't even tell.....
my evil ryu snapped at the bicep twist... i tried gluing it and ended up fixing that joint :(
Taichi
03-24-2005, 10:37 PM
I could've fixed it in a way where the articulation was preserved....
but you could also take advantage of SOTAs return policy.......PM me if you need info....
SiLLiEMutAfuKA
03-24-2005, 11:04 PM
Maaaaaaaaaan.
Can't wait for Guile.
YOU GUYS MUST MAKE YUN AND YANG!!!
Taichi
03-24-2005, 11:32 PM
Guile looks good.......he'll be out this summer sometime......
Yun and Yang?, I think they've been in the voting, but got beat every time.......
Taichi
03-28-2005, 01:33 PM
Got my Blanka and T. Hawk today, which means I have all the basic Series 1 and 2 figures now!
plus the Variant Grey Ryu.......
loving these things.......
i can't wait to add adon and balrog to the collection :D blanka looks great ppl were just complaining that he was too dark green imo he is way better sculpted than the resaurus version
Taichi
03-28-2005, 11:46 PM
In round three, I think I'm not gonna get Adon....
Balrog, gotta get him because he's a grand champion
Guile, gotta get him because he's fucking GUILE!
Sakura, gotta get her because she's awesome
Gen, he's an old man with a death wish, gotta love it!
Adon?, he's Sagat Lite, no need to waste my time with him....
tho, he does look good.......
felineki
03-29-2005, 01:27 AM
Adon?, he's Sagat Lite, no need to waste my time with him...
Ouch. Don't let Adon hear that. :P
Anyway, I don't have any SOTA figs yet (no places nearby that carry them), but from what I've seen, they're so awesome I might have to end up ordering some online. From what I've heard, SOTA's also got their first 4 Darkstakers figures planned; Morrigan, Demitri, Anakaris, and Lord Raptor/Zabel.
FCEEVIPER
04-07-2005, 02:02 AM
Anyone else?
adon would be a cool char to pose with sagat, i wouldn't call adon a sagat light... at least adon doesn't have moves that resemble sagat's in any way. the shoto clones, and charlie/guile on the other hand...
Leo Sal
04-07-2005, 01:25 PM
SF Round 2 was amazing.My Blanka broke his leg when he fell of the dresser,though.That's OK, I'll just get another one. Overall,they're so great, I might just order from a toystore in the Far East and eat the shipping cost just to get them early!
You know I think its cool that there's a company out there making SF figs for everyone, however Im probaly the only SF fan here that dosnt like them.
To me they seem a little on the small side (I guess cause they're supposed to be on scale with the Marvel Select figures) and I dont like the style, ie they arent done in Capcom's style, or UDON's style, or whatever, but more of an American style (SOTA's style Id guess you'd say)
There are some figures that theyve made that I think look cool, like the newest line they released pics of. It does seem like the figure sculpts (or whatever) get better with each line though.
Im just wondering why no major Japanese toy company never did any really kick ass SF figures, a company like Kaiyodo or somebody, ie Id like to be able to compare the American (SOTA) ones to the Japanese ones, rahter then just the SOTA to Reasaruss ones, or to the GI JOE ones even.
FCEEVIPER
04-07-2005, 05:09 PM
You know I think its cool that there's a company out there making SF figs for everyone, however Im probaly the only SF fan here that dosnt like them.
To me they seem a little on the small side (I guess cause they're supposed to be on scale with the Marvel Select figures) and I dont like the style, ie they arent done in Capcom's style, or UDON's style, or whatever, but more of an American style (SOTA's style Id guess you'd say)
There are some figures that theyve made that I think look cool, like the newest line they released pics of. It does seem like the figure sculpts (or whatever) get better with each line though.
Im just wondering why no major Japanese toy company never did any really kick ass SF figures, a company like Kaiyodo or somebody, ie Id like to be able to compare the American (SOTA) ones to the Japanese ones, rahter then just the SOTA to Reasaruss ones, or to the GI JOE ones even.
Do you guys like Highdreams corp. SF figures?
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/2846/kenandryuhrphoto2scaled8008kl.jpg
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/3882/dscf11842cx.jpg
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/3903/chunli0313xy.jpg
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/6725/new016scaled8001se.jpg
I don't like them that much, but their Akuma kicks ass!!
Do you guys like Highdreams corp. SF figures?
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/2846/ke...caled8008kl.jpg
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/3882/dscf11842cx.jpg
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/3903/chunli0313xy.jpg
http://img189.exs.cx/img189/6725/new016scaled8001se.jpg
I don't like them that much, but their Akuma kicks ass!!
No, those figs suck, I saw them last week in a comic shop. They're really small and just look plain ugly.
And thats just a prototype of Akuma, the final version dosnt look anywhere near that good.
Artayes
04-07-2005, 07:56 PM
No, those figs suck, I saw them last week in a comic shop. They're really small and just look plain ugly.
And thats just a prototype of Akuma, the final version dosnt look anywhere near that good.
What are you talking about?they are not small at all.Actually,I believe they are 7 inches and larger than sota's. And they have NOT shown a finalized Akuma yet,so you can't say that(unless you can see in to the future).I think the Chun Li and Mai look FANTASTIC.And the akuma looks very nice!Be getting them for sure.
What are you talking about?they are not small at all.Actually,I believe they are 7 inches and larger than sota's.
Those figs are pretty small, they're about as big a as a coke can with the tab pulled straight up, and are about the same width (as a soda can too)
And they have NOT shown a finalized Akuma yet,so you can't say that(unless you can see in to the future).
I meant to say it wont look that good. The actual figures never look as good as the prototypes, just look at SOTA's prototype of the Ryu figure.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/TAS_4287/Street%20Fighter/0a_1_b.jpg
And here's the way Id do a Ryu figure
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/TAS_4287/Street%20Fighter/ryufigureconcept.jpg
(the dotted lines are where the joints would be, and the ones in his feet/ankles would be hidden by the bottom of the gi pants)
The thing is I just dont consider any of the SF figures Ive ever seen to be real quality figures, ie ones that really do the games, animes, comics, Capcom, or whatever justice.
Now let me show you/everyone an example of what I consider to be an amazing, exceptional, quality, etc, etc, figure.
Beyond The Grave (Gungrave)
Standard Strait Up Pose
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/TAS_4287/0703_gungrave.jpg
Action Shots/Poses
http://www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/Asserts/details/AF167/beyond05.jpg
http://www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/Asserts/details/AF167/beyond02.jpg
http://www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/Asserts/details/AF167/beyond03.jpg
And yes that is an actual action figure that you can pose with insane articulation that is hidden amazingly well, and even though thats the prototype the actual product looks just as good.
That figure was made by Kaiyodo the company I mentioned earlier, and I would REALLY LOVE to see some SF figures (or just any Capcom figures) done by them really (they'd no doubt make a really good Dante given the above example of Grave)
Sagatryu
04-07-2005, 11:27 PM
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=ImageBank&file=reviews&id=62333
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=11429
Oh by the way Tas the Marvel Legends figures are the High articulated ones not the Marvel Select Figures.
Marvel Select Spiderman
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=ImageBank&file=reviews&id=10799
Marvel Legends Spiderman
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=ImageBank&file=reviews&id=44431
Marvel Select Green Goblin
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=ImageBank&file=reviews&id=40376
Marvel Legends Green Goblin
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=ImageBank&file=reviews&id=44346
Shin-Mech-Brian
04-08-2005, 09:11 AM
Ouch. Don't let Adon hear that. :P
Anyway, I don't have any SOTA figs yet (no places nearby that carry them), but from what I've seen, they're so awesome I might have to end up ordering some online. From what I've heard, SOTA's also got their first 4 Darkstakers figures planned; Morrigan, Demitri, Anakaris, and Lord Raptor/Zabel.Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, these figures are great. I'll take these over Marvel Legends any day.
I have all the figures, plus the Player 2 variants from Round Two. In fact, I just got the reviews up for Cammy, Vega and T.Hawk up today:
http://www.popcultureshock.com/toys/
As for the High Dream stuff, I'd like to pick up Ken and do a review. They look a lot alike the Guilty Gear figures - they have the exact same type of articulation and I loved the GG figs. I'm just not crazy about the hard sculpt lines in their faces.
Shin-Mech-Brian
04-08-2005, 09:17 AM
Now let me show you/everyone an example of what I consider to be an amazing, exceptional, quality, etc, etc, figure.
Beyond The Grave (Gungrave)
Standard Strait Up Pose
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/TAS_4287/0703_gungrave.jpg
Action Shots/Poses
http://www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/Asserts/details/AF167/beyond05.jpg
http://www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/Asserts/details/AF167/beyond02.jpg
http://www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/Asserts/details/AF167/beyond03.jpg
And yes that is an actual action figure that you can pose with insane articulation that is hidden amazingly well, and even though thats the prototype the actual product looks just as good.
That figure was made by Kaiyodo the company I mentioned earlier, and I would REALLY LOVE to see some SF figures (or just any Capcom figures) done by them really (they'd no doubt make a really good Dante given the above example of Grave)
I love my Gungrave figure. He's probably my favorite piece in my entire collection. Plus, my Gazelle the Peacemaker figure is expected to arrive soon. Although I hear he's not as well made as Gungrave, he still looks amazing.
FCEEVIPER
04-08-2005, 07:47 PM
No, those figs suck, I saw them last week in a comic shop. They're really small and just look plain ugly.
And thats just a prototype of Akuma, the final version dosnt look anywhere near that good.
Do you know anything about any SF figures?
It seem like you just love to rant about figures you haven't even seen before.
Do you know anything about any SF figures?
Oh Im sorry you must not of read my posts, cause if you had you'd know I would.
There are NO and I reapeat NO really great SF figures out there. NONE of them are made with high production values, casue if they did they'd be like $20 each.
It seem like you just love to rant about figures you haven't even seen before.
Wrong you fucking moron.
Ive seen the SOTA ones, the Kenner ones, the Toy Biz ones, the Japanese ones pictured above, and even some illegal ones that have no company name on them.
You obviously dont know jack shit about what is and isnt a great figure, or figures. That Grave figure (I linked above) is a GREAT/AMAZING/EXCELLENT figure, unlike basicly all the SF figures out there that are just average, and they are always going to be "average" until someone like Kaiyodo steps up to the plate.
The best SF figure Ive probaly seen is probaly the Ryu World Warrior figure, although it just happens to be the rarest SF figure out there.
Sagatryu
04-08-2005, 10:50 PM
Actually the Rotocast Figures are 24$
http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149680
Actually the Rotocast Figures are 24$
http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149680
But thats only because of their size, ie most all "figures" that size are around $20. I actually dont consider those figures either, dont know why. I think once you hit 10 inches it no longer becomes an action figure, ie at that height they just seem like something diffrient.
Anyways the Kaiyodo figures are always on average about 8 inches but go for $20+, although that could be cause here in the US the prices are jacked up do to importing. I forget how much their figures run in Japan on average.
Sagatryu
04-08-2005, 11:54 PM
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=634
the Marvel Legend figures are 6$ while the Marvel select figures are 19$
The Marvel Select figure scale is 7" while the Marvel Legends figure scale is 6"
Street fighter round 3 is going to have a price hike from $7.99. to $13.99.
HunterZ
04-08-2005, 11:57 PM
tas you have the mentality and temperment of a 2 yr old.
tas you have the mentality and temperment of a 2 yr old.
Oh so no you're pissy just cause I made you look like an idiot in that other thread.
HunterZ
04-09-2005, 12:54 PM
tas unlike you i don't take things that fanboys say personally. i'm just stating an observation that you have yet to disprove.
FCEEVIPER
04-09-2005, 01:36 PM
Wrong you fucking moron.
What a child, what are you 10yrs old?
Hey be very careful, your parents might catch you on their computer using profanities and ground you.:sad:
Begone kid.
That Grave figure (I linked above) is a GREAT/AMAZING/EXCELLENT figure, unlike basicly all the SF figures out there that are just average, and they are always going to be "average" until someone like Kaiyodo steps up to the plate.
T-h-a-t G-r-a-v-e f-i-g-u-e-r s-u-c-k-s, I d-o-n-t s-e-e
m-y-s-e-l-f b-u-y-i-n-g i-t, n-o-t-h-i-n-g i-s w-o-r-t-h m-y
t-i-m-e o-r m-o-n-e-y...Oh wait I sound like you now- sad huh?
T-h-a-t G-r-a-v-e f-i-g-u-e-r s-u-c-k-s, I d-o-n-t s-e-e
m-y-s-e-l-f b-u-y-i-n-g i-t, n-o-t-h-i-n-g i-s w-o-r-t-h m-y
t-i-m-e o-r m-o-n-e-y...
If nothing is worth your time and money then why are posting in a thread about SF figures huh?
And that Grave figure is one of the best figures ever made period, go check out the review SagatRyu posted
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=634
You dont have to get all fucked over about it, just because you'll never be able to get it, or that it makes every toy you own (if you actually own any since nothing is worth your time and money) look like total shit.
Kaiyodo is one of the best toy manufactures out there, if they started making SF (or any Capcom figures really) everyone would probaly be in awe at how fucking spectacular they look, but then get pissed because they'd be so expensive and that they already bought the SOTA figures.
the Marvel Legend figures are 6$ while the Marvel select figures are 19$
The Marvel Select figure scale is 7" while the Marvel Legends figure scale is 6"
Street fighter round 3 is going to have a price hike from $7.99. to $13.99.
God I cant believe those Marvel Selects are like $20, some of them look great but others dont, also cant Toy Biz (or whoever) make one good 6 inch (or whatever) Spider-Man that dosnt have a shitty paint job? I mean that one you linked is great (although his head is shaped weird) but the paint job on it looks really bad like alot of the Spidey figures in the recent years, because they carve gruves (sp?) into the figure for his webs and then spray this terrible black mist like paint over it that makes the figure look cheap, instead of actually painting the webs on.
The Multi-Jointed Spider-Man in the Animated Series line was one of the best Spidey figures Ive ever seen, hell most of the figures in that line were better then alotta of the Marvel figures they're making now.
Although the best Spidey "figure" ever was that giant 20 inch one they released for Spider-Man 2 that you could basicly put in any pose imaginable, and I liked that toy but wish it hadnt been the movie one but rather the comic styled Spidey.
FCEEVIPER
04-09-2005, 03:18 PM
If nothing is worth your time and money then why are posting in a thread about SF figures huh?
It was a joke, a joke at your expense.
You dont have to get all fucked over about it, just because you'll never be able to get it, or that it makes every toy you own (if you actually own any since nothing is worth your time and money) look like total shit.
Wow, You bad mouthing my toys???? Your younger than I thought.
Ok so the Grave Figure got 5 stars at Action-figure.com,
you may want to check this out, scroll down to the bottom of the page for the Sota SF reviews...
Sota Toys. (http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=S)
It seems to me AF.com gave great reviews for the Sota SF line, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'm going on the boards to tell the whole world that my Sota toys are better than anything anybody else 'other than me' owns.
That would be childish on my part, because to each is own right?
You might want to give up the whole "My Grave Figure is the best toy out in the market" rant,
because really IMHO......its not.:bgrin:
Leo Sal
04-09-2005, 03:31 PM
I think those Transformer Altenators are the best, but thats me...
It seems to me AF.com gave great reviews for the Sota SF line, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'm going on the boards to tell the whole world that my Sota toys are better than anything anybody else 'other than me' owns.
That would be childish on my part, because to each is own right?
The FACT is that the Grave figure is MADE better and IS better then the SF toys and its NOT just Grave is ALL of KAIYODO's stuff, ie Evangelion, Spike Spielgel, the Trigun figures, the Love Hina figures, etc, etc, Grave was just the best example of ONE of their figures...
Evangelion Unit 01
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/screenshots/2178_1.jpg
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/screenshots/2178_2.jpg
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/screenshots/2178_5.jpg
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/screenshots/2178_6.jpg
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/screenshots/2178_7.jpg
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/screenshots/2178_8.jpg
http://www.amazingcomics.com/istarimages/p/p-KAIYODO10855!KAIYO.jpg
Evangelion Rei & Asuka
http://www.animecollectibles.com/uploads/images/nge/rei-kaiyodo.jpg
http://www.animecollectibles.com/acnew/ac_zoom.php3?catid=NGEKCF01&title=Asuka%20Langley%20Soryu
Spike Spielgel (Cowboy Bebop)
http://store1.yimg.com/I/dragonballzcentral_1836_108851457
Vash The Stampede (Trigun)
http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-75846123481647_1834_32987020
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/screenshots/1797_3.jpg
Love Hina Figures
http://www.toymania.com/columns/speedlines/images/1214_narubig.jpg
http://www.toymania.com/columns/speedlines/images/1214_motobig.jpg
http://www.toymania.com/columns/speedlines/images/1214_shinofigbig.jpg
I guess all that shows that Kaiyodo dosnt know how to make good figures and SOTA makes the best figures out there huh?
You might want to give up the whole "My Grave Figure is the best toy out in the market" rant
You're acting like I have the figure genius.
And the POINT that you COMPLETELY missed was that KAIYODO was one of the BEST toy companies out there and that they would do the SF figures more JUSTICE then SOTA has.
FCEEVIPER
04-09-2005, 05:00 PM
You're acting like I have the figure genius.
You act like its the best thing since slice bread, moron.
And the POINT that you COMPLETELY missed was that KAIYODO was one of the BEST toy companies out there and that they would do the SF figures more JUSTICE then SOTA has.
That's your opinion.
Note to tAz:
Its not the greatest idea to thrust your opinions on to others, they might just disagree with you.
Note to tAz:
Its not the greatest idea to thrust your opinions on to others, they might just disagree with you.
..........
You act like its the best thing since slice bread, moron.
felineki
04-09-2005, 05:58 PM
I didn't really like Kaiyodo's Eva figures... too stylized for my tastes. 01's head looks all scrunched-up and gross, and what's with the pointy chins on the Harpies? Speaking of the Harpies (nickname for the MP's, in case you're confused), going by the movie's animation they are supposed to have a different body build from the other Evas, with narrower shoulders and chest, an somewhat thicker waist and hips. From the photos I've seen, Kaiyodo might have gotten the latter right, but they definitely still have the broad shoulders.
I had the EX version 01 (big box, butt-load of accessories), and while they didn't really do justice to my view of the Evas, quality-wise, they probably were the best around (possibly aside from the posable models that needed to be built and painted).
Sagatryu
04-09-2005, 08:34 PM
the only problem the reveiw had with the Gungrave Figure was it not in proportion with the Trigun basic figures.
now if you want bad articulation scores you should check out some of the reveiws for McFarlane's stuff
Jack the Ripper
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=753
Attila the Hun
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=750
Billy the Kid
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=751
Elizabeth Bathory
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=752
Rasputin
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=754
Vlad the Impaler
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=755
the only problem the reveiw had with the Gungrave Figure was it not in proportion with the Trigun basic figures.
Yeah that kinda sucks, no Grave Vs Vash (proportioned) toy battle for us, alhtough Grave is pretty hugh anyway.
After seeing the Grave figure though it does seem like the Vash figure could've been done better. Actually the Vash figure dosnt seem that great compared to some of Kaiyodo's other stuff, ie the articulation is great but the glossy paint dosnt look good, infact almost all glossy paint jobs on figures (which is the standard in the industry) usualy look like shit, where as the smooth paint jobs that alotta smaller companies do, make figures look worlds better.
now if you want bad articulation scores you should check out some of the reveiws for McFarlane's stuff
UGH I HATE MCFARLANE's STUFF!
They basicly make nice looking figures, but thats it they're just made to look nice, and basicly made in poses, ie if you move their "joints" they dont look right or look outta pose.
I didn't really like Kaiyodo's Eva figures... too stylized for my tastes.
Do you mean stylized as in the fact that they're made to be put into a bunch of poses, or do you mean too stylized in the way they actually look, because visualy I always thought they looked just like they do in the series, excpet the ones with the ugly metalic paint and the clear ones.
quality-wise
Well the quality of the plastic is pretty bad, but all the shit they come with and all the poses you can put them in make up for it, plus they kinda have an excuse since those were the first figures they made like that.
they probably were the best around (possibly aside from the posable models that needed to be built and painted).
I just saw those Kaiyodo models the other day, they do loook better then the figures.
HunterZ
04-10-2005, 12:03 AM
wow this must be a first tas being civil well that and the fact that fc pretty muuch had him speechless.
wow this must be a first tas being civil
You must not have seen very many of my posts then.
well that and the fact that fc pretty muuch had him speechless.
I just used one of his own statements against him, no need to type something when he already did it for me.
FurryCurry
04-10-2005, 12:54 PM
What in the heck? I just caught the tale end of this.
Ok Tas... Yeah the paint jobs do suck for Spiderman Classics/Legends but for the reasonable avaiablity and the $7 price tag you can't knock em too much.
Kaiyodo makes great figures. I have 2 Eva figures but the joints ar e loose and the wrist parts have popped out. Err anyway. The thing is that Kaiyodo figures cost more and aren't nearly as widely avaiable as Street Fighter figures are.
You also have to think about the fact that Sota plans to do Alpha - 3rd strike. That's a lot of characters to do. And they release about 3 rounds a year. They are also a smaller company then Kaiyodo.
Do you really think that Kaiyodo would produce every single figure and listen to fans as much as Sota does? I highly doubt it. Also SOTA's figures are a combination of Udon's and all other art. They are trying to find the best look for each character. If you haven't noticed, UDON basiclly does all the new street fighter and Darkstalkers art. And didn't Capcom JP give SF to Capcom USA? If Kaiyodo got a hold of the license then we'd never see the likes of a Psycho Bison or a Birdie figure. We'd probably get the top 10 favorites and that's it. And they woudln't fit to scale with Marvel Legends which is a huge selling point. "Everyone" loves the idea of pitting Blanka and Beast against Ryu and Cyclops. It's a neat way to stream line all the figures (I don't have shelf space for 7 inch figures and what is this talk about High Dream's figures being the size of pop cans? They are 7 inches in height. Period.) and lets fans recreate classic Vs. battles.
So unlike you, I am happy with what Sota is doing to the series. There is chance that we can see every character in every game. It's also keeping this Street Fighter 15th Anniversery momentum going. If Kaiyodo were in the same place as SOTA I think we'd get similar quality figures.
And most of all dude. Just chill. Turn that hissy fit crap off.
Ok Tas... Yeah the paint jobs do suck for Spiderman Classics/Legends but for the reasonable avaiablity and the $7 price tag you can't knock em too much.
The Spider-Man animated series figures had better paint jobs and they were only $6, like Spidey's webs for instance were always painted on, they never did that crap with the groves and the black spray.
Do you really think that Kaiyodo would produce every single figure and listen to fans as much as Sota does? I highly doubt it.
I didnt mean specificly Kaiyodo, just a company that would do it as good as them.
Also SOTA's figures are a combination of Udon's and all other art.
No they arent. Its all SOTA's style.
If they were actually combination of the styles they wouldnt look like that, for instance none of Bengus', Akiman's, Edayan's, Kinu's, Shinkiro's, or Alvin Lee's art looks like that, nor would they if you'd combine them because all of them (aside from Shinkiro) have a similar way of drawing the characters. Actually Alvin's way of drawing the characters is actually more like a combination of the SF Capcom artists stuff.
SOTA is doing them in their own style, they are doing them in the same style the Marvel figures are done in, ie they want all their figures to be in the same style.
They are trying to find the best look for each character.
Yeah right. Ryu has got to be one of the ugliest of all of the chars they've done, and if they cant get him right then whats that saying?
The thing is the SOTA figures are done in more of a realistic style rather then an artistic style, and the SF chars were never meant to be portrayed that way, and when they are they come off looking ugly, case and point SFEX3.
If you haven't noticed, UDON basiclly does all the new street fighter and Darkstalkers art.
No they dont, they just do the SF and DS comics.
The last time Capcom put out any new SF artwork it was for the 15th Anniversary and I dont remember seeing UDON doing any of that art.
And didn't Capcom JP give SF to Capcom USA?
Nobody knows the full details of that or what happend, ie Capcom of Japan could've just sold them the name, or the merhcandising rights, or whatever.
So unlike you, I am happy with what Sota is doing to the series. There is chance that we can see every character in every game.
I seriously doubt youll see SF1 chars like Retsu, Geki, Joe, and Lee produdced.
It's also keeping this Street Fighter 15th Anniversery momentum going.
Momentum? The SF15th Anniversary stuff died out awhile ago, I wouldnt consider there to still be momentum from it. Id consider there to still be some SF momentum with the new comic and toys, but thats about it.
Sagatryu
04-10-2005, 03:54 PM
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=792
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=831
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=817
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=816
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=815
http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=814
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=10271
http://www.action-figure.com/module...wcontent&id=792
http://www.action-figure.com/module...wcontent&id=831
http://www.action-figure.com/module...wcontent&id=817
http://www.action-figure.com/module...wcontent&id=816
http://www.action-figure.com/module...wcontent&id=815
http://www.action-figure.com/module...wcontent&id=814
http://www.action-figure.com/index....ewtopic&t=10271
I forgot that the Wave 2 figures actually look more like cartoonish, and its probaly the best of all the waves out there.
Oh and I was wondering about something, why the hell does SOTA put that joint in the middle of the figure's chest? Its totaly worthless and makes the figs look worse, speccialy when they could do a rounded joint at the waist (like the 80s GI JOE toys) and have to same type of movement. See thats another thing I dont like about them, they're sacrificing appearence for articulation, and arent even trying to hide the articulation at all. I mean I thought that was the progression of figures, that they would look better, have more articulation, and get better at hiding articulation.
And thanks for linking that last one, cause thats how Ryu should look I didnt relize it was a custom head at first, and was like "hey how come Ive never seen that Ryu head?" and his SF2 colors combined with his SF3 black hair just make him look truly amazing (thats actually my favorite version of Ryu, but I dont think its ever been in a game, SF2 colors, with SF3 hair) See Id actually get the Ryu figure if it looked like the one in that thread.
Its sad that a single fan made better head sculpts then a proffesional company, ie it just looks bad when some nobody can be like "here this is how it should be done" and basicly have everyone agree with him over the company.
EDIT:
Sagatryu since you know so much about all these toys and are good at finding them or whatever, try to find me a pic of the Ryu World Warrior figure, because I cant seem to find it anywhere anymore. The figure is highly articulated and features real clothing (even his pads are removable)
FurryCurry
04-10-2005, 05:41 PM
Yeah I will say that Ryu's face is omg ew.
Luckily sota will release accesory packs with new heads n' such.
TAS Udon did the cover and other new artwork for Darkstalkers on PSP and they also did the endings for Capcome Fighting Jam. I'd like to say that UDON are the new go-to people on fighting game art.
Sagatryu
04-10-2005, 06:22 PM
If you skip down to formely.known.as.LCX post you can see what the Chun-li headsculpt was supposed to look like.
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=8434&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=street+fighter+reveiws&start=25
TAS Udon did the cover and other new artwork for Darkstalkers on PSP
Yeah but I dont remember that specificly being made for the PSP game.
For instance it dosnt constitute as new art for Capcom if UDON had already had the pic done ahead of time, and/or if Capcom saw the pic and decided they wanted to use it for the cover.
and they also did the endings for Capcome Fighting Jam.
But how does that count for
UDON basiclly does all the new street fighter and Darkstalkers art.
it wasnt for SF or DS, it was for CFJ, and from what I remember UDON said that process wasnt very pleasent.
I'd like to say that UDON are the new go-to people on fighting game art.
But hows that possible if
1) UDON didnt like the process of doing the art for CFE
&
2) Capcom of Japan has their own artists they pay to do work for them, or that are currently under their employee.
So are you saying CoJ should just fire all their artists and let UDON handle everything from now on.
And as good as UDON's artists are, I havent seen any of them that are as good as Capcom's Bengus and Edayan, two artists and designers that put most all other artists and designers to shame.
and they also did the endings for Capcome Fighting Jam. I'd like to say that UDON are the new go-to people on fighting game art.
well jerry from sota mentioned something about the 6" ryu head having the same sculpt as the rotocast one but the paint detail couldn't be as accurate as what they were trying to get. If you look at the real deal ryu rotocast figure the thing is awesome... i only wished the 6" figure had that head :(. I still like the figures since regardless of how they stack up with other figures, the sota line is still the top dog in the street fighter department.
HunterZ
04-10-2005, 08:56 PM
tas for a second there i thought we saw a some glimmer of maturity but then you proved otherwise, serouisly man grow up. oh and here's a quote from jerry at sota about the art-the official Udon drawing that capcom wants the sculpts to follow
FCEEVIPER
04-10-2005, 11:52 PM
tas for a second there i thought we saw a some glimmer of maturity but then you proved otherwise, serouisly man grow up.
:clap:
Anyways more Sota Toys news...
Jerry/Sota wrote:
Im hoping to have final production ready shots of all the SFround 3 figures in all colors by April 18th.
We will probably start the vote on Round 5 in June as they arent scheduled for release until Jan/Feb 06 -
I can't wait!
tas for a second there i thought we saw a some glimmer of maturity but then you proved otherwise, serouisly man grow up.
Oh and what you're the glimmering light of matuarity, when all you've done thus far is provoke me.
You dont want me to act a certain way, yet you provoke me to do so. I guess that makes me the bad guy here huh?
oh and here's a quote from jerry at sota about the art-
Quote:
the official Udon drawing that capcom wants the sculpts to follow
What official UDON drawing? None of the SF figures Ive seen look like UDON's art, excpet the Series 2 figures.
well jerry from sota mentioned something about the 6" ryu head having the same sculpt as the rotocast one but the paint detail couldn't be as accurate as what they were trying to get. If you look at the real deal ryu rotocast figure the thing is awesome... i only wished the 6" figure had that head :(. I still like the figures since regardless of how they stack up with other figures, the sota line is still the top dog in the street fighter department.
The Rotocast one looks better, but I still think the fan made one looks the best...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/TAS_4287/Street%20Fighter/ryuf23nq.jpg
Also notice how much better the paint job is on the fan one, and looks more like the most well known version of Ryu, the SF2 version.
For instance Ive been wondering exactly which version of Ryu SOTA was trying to make, ie...
RYU -
SF1/SFA - Bright White Gi+Headband, Red Pads, Light Skin, and Brown Hair.
SF2 - Off White/Cream Colored Gi, Tan Skin, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Pads, and Red Headband.
SF3 - Bright White Gi, Red Pads, Tan Skin, and short Black Hair.
Now none of those seem to be the bases for the figure, as each of those is diffrient from one another and the SOTA one is diffrient from each of those. Plus I also noticed that (I dont think any of the SOTA headsculpts for) Ryu's hair style isnt like either of the ones he's had (he always had the rounded long bangs in front hair style up until SF3 where it was cut short)
Sagatryu
04-11-2005, 02:11 PM
This is the only pic I know of that was made by Udon and sent to Jerry by Capcom.
http://img166.echo.cx/my.php?image=chunnersface0jh.jpg
This is the only pic I know of that was made by Udon and sent to Jerry by Capcom.
Yeah I saw that in the thread you linked, although the pic dosnt look that great, however the SOTA figure does look like it.
Also is the pic from UDON or Capcom, ie if it was done by UDON why was it sent by Capcom?
I mean if they were going to base the figures off someone's art why not Alvin's? or one of Capcom's most famous artists? Like how DC Comics, DC Direct does certain lines of figures based on popular artists styles.
The Series 2 figures seem to be the best like I said earlier, because they look more like you'd expect them to look, notably Ken and Blanka.
Id actually love to bust out some SF figure concepts for SOTA.
HunterZ
04-11-2005, 11:57 PM
tas i'm not the one who jumps down people's throats for voicing their own opinions, especially if their's goes against mine. i'm starting to think you like to berate other's opinions because it gives your insignificant life some sense of power or meaning. but then again i only have a degree in Psychology so who could say.
tas i'm not the one who jumps down people's throats for voicing their own opinions, especially if their's goes against mine.
Yet you're doing the samething to me right now genius.
but then again i only have a degree in Psychology so who could say.
Then what the hell are you doing on a forum dedicated to fighting games typing in all lowercase letters for?
HunterZ
04-12-2005, 10:45 PM
sorry but I didn't realize they required a GED to post here.
HunterZ
04-12-2005, 10:50 PM
I apologize to all except tas for the statement above. I mean no disrespect.
but then again i only have a degree in Psychology so who could say.
sorry but I didn't realize they required a GED to post here.
So you're disrespecting yourself now?
That makes no fucking sense, why would you bring up the fact that you have a GED, then then go onto to insult yourself by posting "sorry but I didn't realize they required a GED to post here." ie all you did was insult yourself by posting that.
What's next, you wont learn how to use the edit button and double post? Oh wait.
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