Comparison: Blitzway Voltron VS Bandai SOC Voltron

00:00 Images
00:23 Introduction
2:04 Accessories
10:07 Articulation
16:21 Alt Mode
18:39 Final Thoughts
Comparison of Blitzway Voltron VS Bandai SOC Voltron. All music is provided with free license from KZbin.
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[@checob224]

$300 is not bad but $700? Does voltron can clean my house?

[@BWiskey3]

I think what this comparison video shows is we have amazing options to fulfill our childhood memories of these series. From Voltron, Transformers, GI Joe, Macross, Silverhawks, Thundercats, etc we have amazing masterpiece figures for our collections. I really appreciate these videos because multiple times they’ve helped me pick figures and to date I’ve never regretted any decision. Thanks for doing this verses TM because now I’m positive I want the Blitzway because it’s incredible I just need time to save the money! Great job as always!

[@Getloose360]

Spot on! We have options which are incredible! 🙏🏿

[@TMReviews]

Thanks man, glad people appreciate it

[@amusedjester]

I think when I look at the Blitzway figure, I don't think of it as a competitor for the MP line. The Voltron from Soul of Chogokin is Bandai's equivalent of Takara's MP line BUT Bandai has a Deluxe line of their Soul of Chogokin series. This DX line started with a Mazinger Z for $400, a Great Mazinger for $500, Combattler for $500 and the Voltes V for $700. I think this is the reason why people found it hard to justify the price, even if the Blitzway was bigger. They were comparing it in the wrong category. I would invite people to find youtube reviews of the Voltes V or Mazinger Z Soul of Chogokin DX line and you will see that the Blitzway was meant for this category. The amount of accessories, the gimmicks and even the base presentation just screams DX. I never bought the SOC Voltron because at the time it was selling at $400, before the copes and re-release came out and I had started collecting the DX line. When Blitzway announced their Voltron, it was an instant buy, no-brainer. However, Bandai really did a good job on their SOC just as this comparison shows. It is the basis where the DX line catapults off. The Blitzway really is meant to be the ultimate version of Voltron.

[@MWRogers]

Fantastic options for this great figure of 80s love!!! Glad you got him

[@TMReviews]

Thanks Mike

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Very well done. Thanks. I will always love my SOC Voltron, but the Blitzway is on a whole other level and is priced accordingly. Actually, maybe not because many of the aftermarket prices have the SOC Voltron almost the same price as the Blitzway. Yes, Blitzway is newer but that does not always mean a company will make the product better. It would be interesting to see if Bandai comes out with a DX Voltron but in some ways it looks like Bandai has partnered with Blitzway on this release or in the very least is looks like there is no bad blood between the companies so this might be their DX Voltron as well. With so many of the iconic combining robots being done justice in modern toy form I really hope someone does a collector grade Might Orbots toy. That would be amazing. Again, thanks for the comparison.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped

[@donaldjackson4456]

Great review as always

[@TMReviews]

🙏

[@JoTokutora]

I Cartoon accurate the Bandai is superior. While is true that Blitzway added the panels to hide the lion legs, it has a big proportion problem. The torso is too long offsetting the fact that has long legs. Also the head a bit long and don’t quite fit at well as the Bandai. Proportion wise the Bandai looks more accurate

[@vikaghostwave]

I agree with everything u said. It does not look proportioned right. He looks lanky.

[@vikaghostwave]

May work for other generations of voltron I have never seen before. But as far as the 1984 cartoon the dx is more TV accurate. The blitzway waist area is a joke he looks like he suffers from Anorexia

[@juggernaut3338]

Very good video. Ty great info

[@TMReviews]

Thanks for watching

[@timothypaisley7572]

I am a huge fan of Voltron and own many different takes on this set. I have both of the sets mentioned in this comparison and love both. I do believe the SOC Voltron was trying to mimic the Matchbox 84 to version as well as the toon. Kind of a hybrid. This comparison is wonderful for those who only want one or the other, or can’t afford both. Price is still a factor as long as it is still within reason. This video has made appreciate what I do have more now. Both are great choices, if you swing it get both. Great review looking forward to the next one!!!!!

[@TMReviews]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found it useful, that is my goal

[@cadsux]

As a fellow fan, I would like to kindly clarify that Bandai's SOC version was trying to mimic Bandai's own 1982 Godaikin/Chogokin Golion. ;)

[@jamesburr25]

Great comparison, both versions are great interpretations of Voltron. Personally I prefer Blitzways proportions and overall look especially how they hide the legs of the lions in combined mode. The one thing I don’t like is the grey plastic weapons for the lions, some paint would have really made it premium with the rest of the set. D love to get the blitzway set however even though I think it’s good I don’t think it collectively justifies the price unfortunately.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks for watching

[@bphater31]

Great video

[@rng_toy_ch]

I think the comparison while interesting isn't really an apples to apples comparison and I have both. If Bandai decides one day to release a SOC DX version of Golion, I think that's when it'll be a more accurate comparison. Having said that, great points and appreciate the time and effort in sharing your thoughts on both amazing figures and what a time to be a child from the 80s.

[@kangjhha]

finally pull this out of its pkg last night and I think its a great looking figure.. I like how they trimmed down the black lion look and it works well with the proportions in bot mode too imo. I wish three zero release payed more attention to this, its a great figure but their black lion so big like SOC and original release..

[@lowellmartens6135]

I was never a Voltron fan, but that Blitzway was tempting. It is just such a good looking figure. I prefer the proportions better on the Blitzway, and the finishing touches, such as covering the legs in bot mode. Thank-you for the review Sony. I will most likely never have either of these in hand. Excellent comparison video, very appreciated.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks Lowell 🙏

[@typerdaddy]

I was never a voltron fan and i have both too 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bought bandai first as got a good deal, but went hk and saw the carbotix one and had to buy due to its size and poseability😂😂😂

[@magdiel7118]

Good morning. How separate the arm of black Lion. Thanks

[@mikeavagianos9660]

Can you rotate the forearms to make use of the extra joint getting you more than 90º of articulation at the elbow?

[@TMReviews]

Yeah you can

[@denozed6554]

Is your arms lions caracked at the forearm pivot? I bought two and all four arms are have a stress crack at all four pivot points. Showz after sales ticket is coming.

[@PiloFried]

hi great review btw, i have a question tho if i were to display it in robot mode encased in a glass cabinet is that safe in terms of the joints longetivity? or you think i should transform it back to lion mode if i were to display it in the long run. Thanks for reading this

[@TMReviews]

I have no fear of keeping this in robot mode forever, solid as a rock, thanks for watching

[@PiloFried]

@@TMReviews thank you thats very reassuring. Cant wait to have him now and display it

[@ianfortier6796]

Great review! I for one couldn't decide on which to get. They both seemed like great buys but the Blitzway's price made me think twice. After this review, I'm pretty sold on Blitzway. Did you give the heights on the two and I just missed it? Again, great review!

[@TMReviews]

I forgot to do heights, meant to lol, thanks for watching

[@ngnaw]

Good comparison. Thorough enough to make a decision. Even though you had Blitzway win 6 out of the 7 categories, cost in the end won it for me. I ended up buying a 2nd SOC instead of getting the Blitzway. I don't think those 6 category wins was justified for the extra $400. You can take off $100 I guess because of size diff and materials but since Blitzway is 2022 and SOC is 2016, that's 6 years difference to make it better than SOC which was expected... That extra $300 doesn't do it for me.

[@pityme402]

I have 2 GX-71 and i love them but man this blitzway Voltron, just wow. I might pick it up in the future since they’re still available here in my place. I really want to put it up next to my DX voltes V and DX Combattler V since their scale are almost the same.

[@SY-cx2xu]

Great video! How different is the Bandai SOC 2021 reissue version compared to the 2017 one ?

[@TMReviews]

Thanks, there is no difference in the reissue

[@SY-cx2xu]

So is the Bandai SOC series is just a remake of the original 1980s toy ?

[@TMReviews]

Wait, you asked about 2017 vs 2021, not 1980

[@SY-cx2xu]

@@TMReviews correct

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

Omg I am so in love with my life. I had the blitzway version.

[@KMJ187]

That BLITZWAY is just unreal, I mean stunning. I just got a SOC back in June for $280 brand new from Gundam USA. But man I am tempted to get a BLITZWAY. Its wild.

[@troyjohnson220]

Pull the trigger if you can....it's worth it. Very blown away by the quality.

[@rickhunter8216]

BOTH ARE AMAZING. 🙂

[@josephmonroy3865]

I had purchased the SOC a while back and am fairly pleased with it. I also have the car version. Both are the same height so the larger blitzway wouldn't work for me. Wonder if Blitzway has plans for the vehicle force as well.

[@TMReviews]

I am curious about this as well

[@josephmonroy3865]

@@TMReviews Also, there's a third voltron. Actually Voltron II. Made up of 3 humanoid bots. Black, red and blue. Would definitely want a version of those as well to complete the trio.

[@TMReviews]

I remember that one. But I mainly just want the space vehicle Voltron

[@joeymesa4952]

still gonna keep my SOC voltron since it scales with my SOC vehicle voltron, But man i would still get the Blitzway version just to display the lion modes on the display base, looks so cool and nostalgic!

[@vikaghostwave]

I personally think the blitzway looks to long in the chest area. I like how the soc is proportioned. The blitzway is way to narrow looking. Too me that's not cartoon accurate.

[@badboy-gn8fu]

imo the SOC is a better value. for the price of a Blitszway you can get two sets of SOC..one lion and other Vehicle. i do plan on getting a Blitzway in future but im currently saving up for a Dino Megazoid which also cost $700!

[@Ultimate_Wasabi]

The Blitzway knees don't seem to hold the position in any video I've seen. They probably should've used a locking mechanism on them due to the weight. I think a point should've been deducted for that.

[@shinji181]

bw is more symmetrical figure, but in soc blue and black lions look aesthetically better. a big problem in bw are the articulations in hands to hold weapons. could be improved this aspect. good video man

[@The_Bulette]

Does anyone know if Blitzway is planning to make a Vehicle Voltron set as well?

[@TMReviews]

I really hope they do

[@dare2727]

this is a credit to the soc voltron. Personally I have 0 interest in Voltron but to be able to compete with Blitzway (who did some cool stuff) that is newer and more expensive even though the score doesnt reflect it. The differences are a bunch of "minuscule" things

[@eijentwun5509]

The CROSS on the Chest is DIFFERENT on Both! The Blitzway has a Crucifix (this is the correct way) and the Chokogin has an X (which is an attempt to downplay the Christian influence (Lion = Lion of the Tribe of Judah, The Cross is in Reference to Jesus....in this Cartoon King Alfor is this type, The Crown signifying King Of Kings Lord Of Lords AKA Voltron is the King Of Robots etc...).... The creator of GoLion mentioned Christianity was his influence for some of the Design. I appreciate people respecting the Source Material and Blitzway has done this more definitely. I do like the Ridges behind the X on the Chokogin on the colors behind the X which is more cartoon accurate which the Blitzway does not have.....also the Red Border around the Crest/Emblem on his chest in the Blitzway one is angled in for some reason...I guess they though that looked cool.

[@solidtenpin]

I think you have to showcase the pilots inside in alt mode, and the point goes to Blitzway, but it doesn't change the outcome either way. Personally if I already had the SOC, I probably wouldn't buy the Blitzway if I wasn't a hardcore collector, but if I had neither, I'd still throw down the $700 and choose the Blitzway.

[@TMReviews]

I gave gimmicks to Blitzway but forgot to mention the pilots, they definitely nailed it tho

[@xmenotux]

The way you handle these 😵 I'm afraid to even touch mine! 😭

[@TMReviews]

It's very sturdy

[@MonstersOfTheUniverse]

I think chogokin has better proportions overall from the face, and head, to the arms legs and ratio of upper to lower legs….Japan really still has the golden proportions and their sensibility for giant robots is still unrivaled. Blur way has cooler gimmicks, but bandai has a better look

[@TheQuikMix]

In all honesty, I think I like the look of the upcoming ThreeZero version and the price point is absolutely killer.

[@TMReviews]

I will have a review and comparison of that one as well

[@chichiboypumpi]

I’ll get both for display, blits as the formed Voltron and Bandai as individual lions.

[@hiko082673]

Seeing the pilot inside the lions and the 5 pilots accessories close the deal in winning the comparison between SOC Bandai.

[@ashgiles4401]

I dont know what it is but i personally like the proportions and look of the SOC. Id love to see the blitzway without the leg covers. The three zero will be an interesting comparison on both. SOC set the bar now others are lifting with each version. Which is good for us all. Cheers for the video.

[@TMReviews]

Thanks, several people have requested to see the Blitzway without the leg covers, I haven't had a chance to do so but I will post a pic once I get it

[@ashgiles4401]

@@TMReviews hi, still waiting brother.

[@TMReviews]

Yep, I'm going to do it this week, promise

[@ashgiles4401]

@@TMReviews end of the week is drawing near. 😁

[@TMReviews]

So many things showed up tho lol

[@IRobotdiMegalopoli]

as someone has already said they are not the equivalent of MP, one is a standard chogokin and the other one is the equivalent of a chogokin DX( which is the top of the bandai line for what regards super robot). Honestly it is as compering a chug to a mp :/

[@TMReviews]

Luckily i get to decide what to compare, and I say it's worth comparing as evidenced by the dozens of thanks I got on this video

[@IRobotdiMegalopoli]

@@TMReviews definitely true, but the point stands(don’t get me wrong I like your channel and your content:)

[@demented6996]

Well both fail on cartoon portion when it comes to the size of the head of the arms and leg lions! I know it cant be helped cause itll just look ridiculous in lion form, But that can be a easy fix being that the heads do detect by swapping larger head verion in voltron mode. If only one of these two companies or both could produce and sell it as a added custom accessory

[@davidturkos8502]

The blitzway voltron is awesome in quality . I got my first one I got another one coming it's bragging it's saving. The argument that the comparison between blitzway and bandi is ridiculous because 3 zero is putting out the same figure blitzway put out in a smaller scale. My point is simply, the best reputation of voltron has been reached. If another company comes along and does a better job of the Mattel voltron that works . That with be the ultimate voltron, until then alot of s.o.g. voltron are going up for sale.

[@ashgiles4401]

SOC golion was revolutionary from all predecessors. Blitzway may be a better unit but i believe SOC set the bar and is the original and best modern voltron. Blitzway and 3zero are replicas of the SOC with sales gimicks / improvements. To beat the SOC, it must be next level. Let me know if you agree or not? Cheers

[@TMReviews]

Agree, SOC set the bar and was unbeaten for a very long time. Also the original license holder so it's their source material

[@ryantheregularravensfan8151]

I understand that both of these Voltron's are MP but this comparison is equivalent to Transformers MP & mainline & here's why... although mainline figures are on store shelves & give the illusion they're for kids, it's impossible because there aren't any kids that can remember G1...all G1 interpretations are for adult chug collecting & we Kno these products are marketed for us...this is the same thing because at double+ the cost Blitzway should destroy any competition...could they do what they did at a Soul of Chogokin price point?? I love the look & features of Blitzway Voltron but this isn't for all collectors due to the price poin which is the same way chug collectors see MP...u have to have a lot of disposable income to purchase this AMAZING figure...all that said, I love the videos...

[@TMReviews]

Thanks for watching, I respect your opinion on the class of figure. For me, both are specialty items that aren't available at any retail store. The $300 price point is still a luxury item in my opinion so I consider both premium adult collector pieces

[@ryantheregularravensfan8151]

@@TMReviews agreed 💯

[@violet-kittychick]

I actually like the smaller one more.. I would have to watch the original cartoon TV Series to really pick which is the more 'accurate' one hey

[@siniquezu]

The comparison with the the SoG explains the price. It's twice as big.

[@johnrohrs9482]

Very close…I do like the Bandai head a bit better…black lions jaw goes all the way into the body and it has a neck. I also like the ears/horns better on the Bandai, though I think the face of the Blitzway looks better.

[@PC_TV_73]

I have the blitz Voltron and I like it but I think the price is a little steep considering I got my auto convert Optimus prime for only $100 more and it’s about the same size but a well-built robot with motors etc. This Voltron should’ve been between 399 and 499, 699 to me was expensive, I bought it because Voltron was one of my favorite toys growing up matter fact still have the metal one from the 80s. But still think 699 is over priced considering Optimus prime is only 799 completely metal and does way way more. I love both of them obviously I own both, but if could only choose one, it would go to Optimus prime

[@christisrisen6774]

The Blitzway was Quite Expensive, And so, Blitzway should have Painted the Display stand.

[@OPCollectingHabits]

Blitzway has the better paint apps and proportions. The problem I have is I need two Blitzway Voltrons lol

[@ashgiles1343]

Blitzway looks goofy. SOC is closer to the original toy. Less gimmicks. SOC is an easy win for me.

[@jedbones1314]

price is the price... both are good enough. Down the road the cost of either will be the same or 10 times more.

[@DragoonMS]

If Blitzway did this much better than Bandai despite the higher price point (or maybe because of it), Primus help every wallet in the universe if they ever decide to do Daizyuujin from Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuuranger, aka the original Megazord from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers...😏😏😏 They could probably do Dairugger XV aka Vehicle Voltron, too, and mop the floor with Bandai's offering as well.

[@reggiebrown9508]

Blitzway basically took SOC and made a bigger version with improvements.

[@ngnaw]

I agree 100% and we should expect that right? But $400 difference for me is not justified.

[@ashgiles4401]

Easy to take something awesome and make it better. SOC set the new standard. SOC is the iphone 3

[@texasbeast239]

The combined silver abdomens seem too tall on both. It may be intended for maximum articulation, but it stands out when viewing the cartoon model.

[@TMReviews]

You can collapse them, I just had them extended for demonstration purposes

[@texasbeast239]

@@TMReviews Great that they give you the option.

[@typerdaddy]

I have both and the carbotix is far superior, but i feel the arms look a tad short

[@TheToyOdyssey]

Blitzway one is the definitive version.

[@michaelpolston5240]

The moon studio is so much bigger than the Takara! Wait, wrong video. OR IS IT

[@TMReviews]

Lol

[@Superdimensional]

The Bandai is fine….

[@8474Starscream]

Blitzway just hit HOLY $h!T incredible. SOC lions 🦁 now at the feet of Blitzway as they should be 😆 🤣......bottom line MASTERPIECE. Still will be picking up ThreeZero as well.

[@squirtlegiles4452]

Great video. Imo, 3zero and blitzway are copies of SOC. Nothing revolutionary after SOC. All are copies of SOC. Look what came before SOC...

[@squirtlegiles4452]

Look at the accessories! Identical! Didn't even try!

[@danielalvarado3169]

For those prices on both I expect more 🤔🤔🤔 go Voltron Force 🥺 toooo expensive

[@MrZman0004]

I'd pick the Lexus LX600 over the Kia Telluride. 🙄

[@ashgiles4401]

I dislike the leg covers. I get what they are doing, making it cartoon accurate but its the toy i loved. So i love the SOC the best. The flying lions display is a bit cringe too imo. I wish the SOC was closer to the the original for eg, yellow lion ears came out etc. I would also pay diecast everything, that would be awesome!

[@TMReviews]

You don't have to use the leg covers, they are optional. Also the flying lions are also optional

[@ashgiles4401]

@@TMReviews Thats cool - Same with the three zero version(leg covers)?

[@TMReviews]

Not sure about threezero yet. Don't have it in hand

[@ashgiles4401]

@@TMReviews id love to see a photo without the covers. Do you know where i can find this?

[@TMReviews]

I can probably take one myself, it just takes a few minutes to setup

[@OTAKUJHE]

that soc shoulders are a little bit long. 🤔

[@BIGLARRY100]

Not fair & ridiculous comparison. I heard your reasoning at the end but I still disagree x10. It's half the size & almost 1/3rd the price. How can you rationalize that? Now I will give credit to you for thoroughly pointing out each difference, so the video has value. Still they're not MP Transformers designed to fit a certain scale & general price. They're 1 off's. You don't score a CHUG against an MP & that's probably because it's not going after the same market. These are not either. It's like scoring the $250-300 DX ThreeZero figs to the premium $750 ThreeZero figs that are monster sized. Both ThreeZero figs are trying to be the "definitive version" in their respective price/scale bracket just like these 2 Voltrons. You wouldn't score a Lambo versus a Sonata, yet both are trying to be the "definitive" vehicle in their market. You instead would score via points/categories a Lambo to a Lotus & a Sonata to a Camry. Idc or anything & I'm not bitching. Just giving feedback. The SOC was DOA from the jump. A better format if u want to do this again would be.. A. Lose the "VS" title & call it "What You Get For the Money." B. Skip the scoring.

[@TMReviews]

Nah. I'm good with it as is, 20k views means people wanted to see it

[@BIGLARRY100]

@TMReviews I see ur ego has u feeling like ur above honest feedback & trying to shade me. Ask about what happened to 3 ppl Sun evening at the final Botcon & please be respectful w/ me. I've been in this community a long time & ppl know me from in person.

[@TMReviews]

No. It's just my channel and I make the rules. Has nothing to do with you

[@phaethaya]

7 - 800 dollars price. Its really expensive toy imo....

[@Matches-Malone]

They copied the hidden panels from playmates voltron.

[@toyshanger8945]

Urm soc isn’t masterpiece. DX soc will be Bandai masterpiece.