Blitzway Voltron - Let This Be My Last Lionbot

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Michael is finally able to assess the latest classic Beast King Golion / Voltron chogokin, this time from Blitzway, and there's a LOT to discuss.

[@bong4538]

So far this Blitzway is the best

[@ShaozenSC]

I had the first diecast and it was my favorite toy of the 80's even with it's flaws (like the legs getting too loose). I got the Blitzway two birthdays ago and aside from a couple minor flaws, my only regret is I wish I had two, so I could pose the individual lions and the assembled Voltron at the same time. Aesthetically I've never seen a better looking Voltron.

[@skabcat242]

When Michael said Voltron can dance it made me think of that you got served robot chicken sketch.

[@williamhager855]

My family all chipped in and got me this for my 50th- which was last September. Just got it on Thursday and I can’t wait to assemble it!

[@JeminiThaBard]

You have a great cool family!

[@largolore]

A great review and mini history of Voltron lion toy attempts... The Blitzway version is beautiful 😍 Thanks, Michael.

[@irish3335]

Appreciate your no-nonsense sit down toy reviews! You put things in great perspective and really nail what we are all feeling! Thanks for your video Michael!

[@mechaplatypus82]

Thanks for this video Michael. While I could never afford the price tag, it's great seeing the big guy still getting love. It really does look like an amazing piece.

[@KassayeGebre]

This just so happen to pop up on my feed. As a collector myself, I have to admit this is an excellent rendition of Go-Lion!

[@FakeWoodTable]

Man I miss my matchbox Voltron from childhood. That thing was the coolest.

[@PaulXMann]

They should have had the 5 lion contrails light-up in their respective colors... would have been easy to implement with an LED in each of their 5 colors shining through the acrylic.

[@cobracommander9138]

Great idea! Maybe I can modify mine to do that when I get one.

[@TheDevilinThePaleMoonlight]

shit with how cheap led strips are now and easy to independently install without fuckin anything up if u wanna remove them it should be a relatively easy thing to do and at a cheap price. I say go for it but if u do it come back and post pics

[@DougPalumbo]

Great video Michael! Beautiful Voltron!

[@SeanSolo8]

Thanks for making an amazing, nostalgic, historic, detailed video. This Voltron absolutely deserved it. Absolutely amazing review! I’m so excited and I’m definitely going to pose him like you said. Lions in flight with SOG behind them. Perfection!! No other way possible. Thanks again!

[@bh47]

I just want to shoutout @5prostudio for their design and engineering on this figure. A lot of people are calling this the Blitzway Voltron, but 5PRO are the robot guys behind it.

[@bh47]

Yes I get it. Just wanted to give credit where it's due.

[@NebLleb]

Watching the opening flashbacks, I KNEW the epic roasting of the Matty Collector Voltron would show up sooner or later. Easily your finest work alongside the Wheeled Warriors Pitch sketch.

[@Getloose360]

You hit it right on the head. The lions in flight mode hit the nostalgia button so hard I couldn't resist. That will be the permanent pose I leave them in as well. Blitzway went out of their way to bring a feature I didn't know I wanted, into one that I truly appreciate. Great stuff 👍🏿👍🏿

[@MikelRChannel]

Blitzway came out with a cheaper Voltron version but with less accessories!

[@amathkl]

This is the best video I have seen regarding your thoughts on this Voltron. Not the typical review you get all over youtube. You brought in some history lesson on past Voltron which was interesting and also you touch on the right points I wanted hear. You ate the first Blitzway Voltron video that I watched without skipping sections, from start to finish I watched with interest.

[@s.philRBW]

Their timing is pretty good in one regard; this being released during your tenth anniversary made for a really nice intro! Excellent video, and if you feel that this is the end of the journey, I say so be it. I'm not a Voltron fan, but all of your videos on it are really entertaining, and I've been in construction work more than long enough to know that not everything that works on a two-dimensional surface is going to translate into the real 3-D world. It looks like they've really done the job right with what can be done now, so enjoy it and great job all around.

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

Great video. As someone with zero exposure to Voltron in my childhood, I learned a great deal about the history of the line here. Thanks!

[@atplaypics380]

Ha. You seem to have almost become emotional when talking about playing with the lions, on the floor and how they are now displayable in that flight pose, just before they come together. I'm right there, with you. I love it!!

[@kieronball8962]

The Blitzway Voltron is an amazing piece of toy art and RetroBlasting's review video certainly does it justice.

[@rlpittsjr]

What an amazing showpiece for your collection. Thank you for letting me enjoy vicariously through you. All the best!

[@D21BeastReviews]

It's a wonderful thing that you've been at this so long that you could cut back to your old videos. This Voltron is stunning. I'm glad you're as pleased with it as you seem to be. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I was on the fence about this version mostly because I couldn't get Soul of Chogokin but then it was reissued and I picked it up. But when I saw videos of Blitzway battery issues it was the second turn off for me. The first turn off being that nearly $700 price tag. The third turn off was the panels that cover legs of the red and yellow lions in Voltron mode wasn't executed as well as I'd hoped. And last but not least he's not big enough for the price IMO. And like you I'm most impressed with the flight stand but it wasn't enough to sell me once the Chogokin version became available again. But I didn't think Soul of Chogokin was worth the price till I held it in my hands at toy show one day. Great video and commentary as always!

[@chowj2019]

Voltron must be a movie as soon as possible

[@maddvillaindaworse3355]

Looooooooong overdue. So you know whoever does it gotta really,really go in. Like, no made-up shit,no reimagening,straight up VOLTRON ORIGIN STORY followed by atleast 5 sequels😂 Shit Mike Bay got like 6 transformer movies and it virtually sucked. Initially the fact that it was live action,Peter Cullen and Frank Welker reprising,etc,etc......Beyond that imo they sucked up until BUMBLEBEE. Dnt touch it if you ain't gon come correct.

[@mmapanda4020]

I’m a sucker for Voltron and I bought this one. Highly recommended if you have the money. If not I hear ThreeZero is coming out with a cheaper option. Don’t know how good it’s gonna be but, we’ll see. With this one I don’t need another.

[@Freefall347]

That Threezero one has me conflicted. It is obviously smaller, but everything else I've gotten from them was so amazingly well engineered that I really want to see what it has to offer. On the other hand, if I wait for it to come out, there's a good chance the Blitzway will be sold out by then.

[@JeminiThaBard]

@@Freefall347 I had the same struggles..but ultimately gambled on the the ThreeZero for the reason i posted above. But also seeing how there is alot of competition in the Voltron combiner fig market, going with the newest one , could have its benefits. We will see how it is...

[@christisrisen6774]

In case you didn't know, The BLITZWAY Has a KO version called the METAL CLUB MUSCLE BEAR And it's quality is spot on surprisingly. It has no LEDs, no display base but all the other accessories it's like 200$

[@mmapanda4020]

@@christisrisen6774 There are more options now. I have about 6 different versions of Voltron . I'm just gonna keep building my collection.

[@anotherjester]

The best Voltron toy is the version where the yellow lion's ears open.

[@PelinalDidNothingWrong]

This Voltron figure,looks straight up....beautiful. I love action figures,I truly do but this figure is a masterpiece. It's out of my price range but I'm more than content with the Legendary Defender figure and Voltron 84 figure that are sat on my shelf.

[@FullersFigures]

Wow $700! It looks fantastic and I suppose we should all treat ourselves now and again. Delighted you are happy that you got it. And that's all that counts. You do however have a headache on how you will display it. The lions on the stand, standing with the characters on top or in full robot mode all looks brilliant.

[@ivane5110]

Great review as usual; all the pros and cons down to the smallest and the reasoning behind them along with comparisons. Incredilbe figure. After this point anything better that comes out will either be the same but just a few improving tweaks (but only making it worth buying for those who don't yet have this one and who can afford the price hike), added bells and whistles (nice but just fluff) or will be some futuristic automated machine that actually transforms, by which point they'll be sold at banks with an accompanying loan.

[@gerainthorton8980]

Great review. The beginning you could feel the toll Voltron has taken on you. If it is any consolation you review Voltron well. That was an awesome shot with all of the Voltrons.

[@Kissmanay_28]

I can see the happiness in your eyes. It's like watching Capt. Raymond Holt doing a toy review. 😄

[@yinzertoyguy3678]

It's absolutely an amazing set. Still not enough for me to get. I have both Lion and Vehicle Soul of Chogokin sets, and I'm happy with those.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

Your display idea, with the robot raised and behind the lions, should be stunning. Excellent review of a beautiful toy.

[@Bionicjedi]

Its a beautiful expression of 1980's childhood nostalgia. I have an original Matchbox with box, but I would sell it to have this one! Great review piece Mike!

[@cerethpainting6606]

I dont know squat about voltron apart from what I’ve learned from your Chanel, but i can definitely appreciate the engineering of this and your excitement at its arrival.

[@curseoffenrir]

Living vicariously through your collection and videos, it’s nice to get a chance to enjoy figures I love but could never budget for or have space to display.

[@TheRealArtTheBarber]

Michael, thank you for making this video. I enjoyed it very much. Great work. Keep it up man

[@Godzillaborg21]

Thanks for the thorough review. A friend of mine bought this recently and I sent the video along so he knows what's up.

[@atplaypics380]

Great video! This might be the most informative and detailed toy review I've ever seen. It's really well done.

[@williamgriffin4087]

Wow. An amazing review from someone with great passion for Voltron. I'm a huge fan and find myself purchasing a new figure here and there by staying updated with the news. I can't wait until my blitzway arrive. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and time on this beautiful piece.

[@TheBigBigSean]

I just got my GX-71 a few weeks ago, and couldn't be happier. Ticks all the right boxes. It's just perfect. I have no desire for another Voltron.

[@Chogokin]

Last one? Not anymore. Now you need the black version!

[@seanlavoie2]

Wow! Talk about durable goods, incredible engineering, and genuine fan consideration. That’s impressive and this is a great video about it.

[@yesterlandtoys1138]

I never really got into Voltron, but I did have several friends that had Lionbots. Your video was very informative Michael as usual. Thank you for your great expertise to this line as well as the toy industry. You my friend, hit another home run with this one, makes me want to go out and get into Voltron!

[@kevinratello9808]

What a great review absolutely outstanding.

[@jettjedi73]

That was a fantastic review and I also purchased this $700 Voltron and it is nothing short of amazing! I was never able to get any of the Voltron toys when I was a kid back in the 80s, my parents were not into spending that much money for a toy and it was also difficult to find all the lions from what I recall anyway. Now that I am all grown (49 years young) and I can get what I want when I want, all I have to deal with is the eye rolls and head shakes from my wife.. LOL! I love collecting all these toys based on stuff from when I was kid though and it has always amazed me how much better many of them are than the originals (OG Starscream vs masterpiece figures from today for example), I still collect those too, but still a great time to be a collector. Keep up the great content, I very much enjoy your videos.

[@myronaustin]

💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Can't do the $700 price tag but credit where credit is due, it looks FANTASTIC!!!! Awesome review, I should have known you were already on top of it too!😁😁😁

[@mrmortimer710]

A Great video. Especially when you mentioned the pros and cons of Blitzway Voltron. Definitely remarkable. Shame they don't have layaway, but Definitely worth the Paycheck. Thanks for sharing this video. BTW, Happy 10th Anniversary to you Both.

[@THEBODYPRACTICE]

One of the best reviews on this Voltron product anywhere!

[@rexremedy1733]

The lions look kind of cute/funny.

[@Mvargo97]

Awesome review and toy. I was never into Voltron, but I am always impressed at the engineering of them

[@ANIMUS97]

Followed your Voltron video adventures for years. Always very informative. I respect the finality in your decision but I somehow have this gut feeling that you will one day find a new Voltron, more fun and interesting than the last, with all it's features AND bugs ^_^ and then an awesome new Voltron video for us all to watch.

[@bryanmorgia345]

thank you for the review, I am definitely not dealing with the LED for the red and green lion, you make a very strong and convincing argument, and thank you for a solid review!!!!

[@drozwalker9]

I remember that moment when I got the die-cast Matchbox Voltron III for Christmas. My eyes would drift when I saw one in Toys R Us. I agree about the price tag for this version of Voltron. Any high-end toy created in Japan with all those bells and whistles the price tag will reflect it. Robotech toys are another example of commanding such prices. Thanks for another fantastic overview of Voltron.

[@TheBerk01]

> Let This Be My Last Lionbot Until the next one.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Great job and well said. As a fellow collector myself who loves Voltron but also collects other pop culture items, I agree with you 100%. My Blitzway Voltron is on its way. I LOVE your idea for a display, and I may just do the same but again the Blitzway Voltron looks really good as Voltron as well. The fact Blitzway gets the Bandai Namco seal of approval to me is also a big deal and makes me think this might be Bandai's unofficial answer to a DX version of their own GX-71 Soul of Chogokin Voltron. This really is a dream project. With so many amazing representations of iconic 80s robots including this and the mind-blowing, self-transforming Robosen Optimus Prime, I really hope someone gives us a collector grade combing Mighty Orbots figure. If they did that, I would happily add it to my collection and I would own amazing representations of my most memorable robots from the 80s. The fact that we have what we have more that 40 years later is not lost on me. Again, well done and thank you for sharing.

[@johnwalker-hj2ki]

I bought two of these things one for voltron mode and one to display on the flight stand. Gonna be working some overtime to cover these

[@Eternal-nr7gt]

That's gonna be a badass display though, congrats 👍

[@eliashernandez1391]

Just got mine! Really impressed with the tech and engineering. Nostalgic value pricless. Great review.👍

[@georgeaitken2719]

Didn’t know anything about voltron until,this video I am impressed about this line

[@Genjitsu17]

Your display idea sounds awesome.

[@RocketPunchArmy]

Awesome! Had to watch for your opinion on this

[@accellpo]

It feels so premium in hand! I love it. I don't regret my purchase at all!

[@spen1ghe]

This just made me even more impatient for my order to arrive. CANNOT WAIT!

[@DanyTV79]

Wow, that thing is crazy! I love it!

[@AlphaProto]

I have always wanted a Lionbot but I could never find one that was my ideal vision of it. This looks like it would do the trick but I can't afford it. I still appreciate being able to see this toy in the review. It is a great feat of art and engineering.

[@KH-rv9sy]

Excellent review, looking forward to receiving mine soon.

[@beaker126]

That looks awesome! A thought on fixing the pilots. Instead of a heat gun, try very hot, but not quite boiling water. Once you can bend them into the right position, rinse in cold water to set the position. I've used this to fix lots of resin miniatures with bent weapons, etc.

[@JeminiThaBard]

The only thing about boiling water is sometimes water will weaken the paint to plastic bond and you can get paint chip or removal. (Those miniatures appear to have delicate paint on them) Heat gun in too hot for that size use a hair dryer. Hold it with some tongs. Not to discredit anything BrokenWolf668 said, as that is a great technique.

[@beaker126]

@@JeminiThaBard No offense taken, it's a valid point I didn't fully consider. I'm using it on stuff before I paint them, so it's not an issue in that case.

[@maniacmatt5363]

I remember when the lions weren’t sold together. Blue and red came together, green and yellow, came together, and black was by itself. They were hard as hell to find and took me almost a year to complete. That’s an eternity when you are 9….which is why I still have it.

[@TabbyTimeOut]

Excellent video. Thanks. You helped me reach a decision on this piece.

[@shoestringscifi]

This was another great Voltron review. Thanks for making this!

[@cerethpainting6606]

I love these types of videos. Thank you!

[@RedPolarBearRanger]

Fun fact the design of Go-Lion aka Lion Voltron inspired the design for Zyuranger’s Daizyujin also known as the original Megazord from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers or Dino Megazord as the designer of that Super Sentai robo/Power Rangers Megazord was a protégé for the man who designed Go-Lion/Lion Voltron.

[@wefinishthisnow3883]

Great review! All I need is the vehicle version of this now!

[@toastrave7820]

i would love a dairugger by blitzway

[@treebotreviews]

There's a definite benefit to the combination to this thing being bigger with the shoulders. I think I might sell my SOC and get this. You've persuaded me.

[@eightbit1975]

This is extremely nice Michael. Congratulations on the purchase. You are very very right when you say that Voltron was always an expensive toy. My parents couldn't afford the official thing for me so I was another kid that ended up with Lionbot, purchased from a local (and shady) mall store named "Winner Toy and Hobby". But, it was excellent I thought. This is something however well beyond any other Voltron I have seen over the years....but that price tag. I know this is the way toys are headed, but man, it's half of my rent. If this trend continues I don't know how I will be able to continue collecting years from now.

[@impossiblepie]

Impressive set! My wallet is happy I'm content with the SOC GoLion. Great video Michael.

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

You seem to have ended the video with satisfying joy in your voice and expression. Yes.

[@poolhall9632]

Not sure which toy I had (the same one you had prob) Circa 1988 - the lions snapped together and it was amazing. Best thing ever - I had the castle too. Thanks for the memories.

[@jsmith1095]

Great review. That $700 price point...ouch. I personally went with the ThreeZero version.

[@markvillani8836]

Love that display idea with the SOC bot over the Blitzway lions! I may steal that idea...

[@kylejohnson423]

great review as always. The best part is now you can use the scaled pilots for a voltron battletech game.

[@happiaxxident]

🥷🏻 Stellar piece! Excellent purchase! Great vid! 👏👏👏👌👌👌✌️

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Very nice, I remember that slightly clunky one that the figures went in from the 80s.

[@PitstainHobbies]

I am 100% on the same page with you on the LED feature, and would have loved to have this iteration of Voltron, but between already having the Bandai Soul of Chogokin and the $700 price tag I just could not justify it, even though its a few inches taller and has the more cartoon accurate leg covers. Your comments about the price vs the current economy of toy prices is likely a major contributor of why this wasn't $500. As always very detailed, fair, and objective review. Now the wait continues for my Mars Airwolf.

[@jamalsoward8404]

They were rumored or told in some story post cartoon series, about a white lion that was Sven piloting. The white lion was supposed to be the sixth lion.

[@8474Starscream]

Great content. I also have the SOC ..........can't wait for the ThreeZero version. Was on the fence and cancelled the PO when I was made aware of QC issues however, I believe the QC issues were cleaned up fairly quickly by Blitzway.

[@markschroeder5559]

Hah. Awesome run through. This figure is a beast! I love the chrome. They use the kind of lights designed to be used for fishing and without any on/off switch. Hah

[@Meekimotosyoutubechannel]

Thanks for this video. Going with Blitzway!

[@mmena311]

I bought two of these to display in both modes. I also own two SOC GoLion Voltrons. I plan on keeping all 4 and displaying them all in both forms.

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

Man I really want a good Voltron toy. I used to live that cartoon! Watched it daily after school.

[@kennybacchus1488]

Blitzway. Voltron. Let’ this. Be. My. Last. Lionbot.

[@monsterzero8805]

The best Voltron toy video 👍

[@agentD99]

Time line 1:49 The 1984 Voltron shoulder are not rotated correctly. There are little red stickers on the to match the chest.the makers have just forgotten to cut the edges to lay it out correctly.

[@hirokitatojo139]

You are dead on about the prices of Japanese Voltron and robot figures. They have always been expensive even here in Japan where they are made. $700 is a major purchase. Congrats on your new Voltron figure. 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@ActionRobotPunch]

Chogokin! I love that you compared the different versions by weight. There's nothing like the heft of a diecast Shogun or Gokaikin. Great review and very extensive. It looks like a beautiful toy. Your observation about the doors that hide the legs really gets at the point of how with modern tech we can make almost anything but do we want to if it gets too fiddly and complex. I only have the Popy/Matchbox version and the smaller ST version but I love your idea to display this in the lion form. That's a great display stand. Great video.

[@travishayes840]

This figure is gorgeous…no doubt. I’m a more casual Voltron fan, and went with the SOC version. Your assessments are always honest, and well thought out. Love your content. Your nature, and approach, is one of total honesty…and that is so refreshing in today’s world.

[@Prebound_]

As a 45 yr old boomer- this gives me some cool flashbacks.

[@digitalurbanstyle]

Thank you! Someone FINALLY mentioned the lions mouths not being white and silver instead. The toy is obviously beautiful, but I think the crisp white mouth would make the primary colors pop even more. Even the white stripe going down the head to the nose of blue, green and red Lion too. Maybe the original design in the line art and animation meant for those parts to be silver. I don’t know. But personally I like the white because it reminds me of the original toy.