Voltron Beast King Golion Bandai SOC Soul of Chogokin 2017 Review

RetroBlasting takes a look at the 2017 Bandai Soul of Chogokin SOC Voltron, also known as Beast King Golion in this special review!
#RetroBlasting #Voltron #SoulofChogokin

[@andrewtaylor940]

Also one minor correction, that everybody seems to get wrong. Popy was NOT a legacy company that Bandai inherited. Popy always was a Bandai creation and subsidiary of sorts. It was a side company and branding created by the Bandai principles, largely to create Die Cast toys. It wasn't closed or bought out. Bandai simply reabsorbed it and its branding back into the main Bandai brand. If you have ever encountered robot toys by a company called Megahouse, that is similarly a semi independent Bandai subsidiary. Popy differs from a company such as Takatoku, makers of the original Macross Valkyrie (Transformers Jetfire) who went bankrupt and were bought out and absorbed by Bandai.

[@matthewpiazza3608]

The intro gives us a detailed look into the history of Voltron/GoLion figure-dom, and then we also get a very in-depth review of the Chogokin. Fantastic video!

[@RocketPunchArmy]

thanks for the mention! great video, keep up the great work

[@statuecollector5723]

Unbelievable review! You've earned a subscriber. Truly very informative. Thank you

[@donaldthompson9938]

Great Review. After watching this video I went an bought one myself. Always wanted a die cast Voltron.

[@rogerclarke1398]

In a few videos?!?!?!? TEASE!!!!! :-) Looking forward to the upcoming stuff from Retroblasting, and great review on this interation of Voltron. I'm thinking I'll need to look into this. Thanks!

[@benjaminyoon4253]

Great review! For me, this is the first Voltron I've ever owned. I've crossed paths with all of the ones you mentioned in this video but with all of its features, I just had to have this one! You're absolutely right about the sword posing but the positives outweighed the negatives. The one thing I do like is that it has the silver on the end of the wings; the one thing I don't like is the rounded hinge - it should be on the other side. Overall, one of the best pieces in my collection!

[@artpercy5944]

Thank you Voltron has always been one of my favorite toys!!!

[@shtdaprdtr]

Holy crap I just ordered one this morning and sure enough here's the review

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Great review and very well said! This figure is AMAZING! I am so glad and feel fortunate I was able to pick one up. I too have the Matty Collector sub Voltron and the first Toynami Masterpiece Voltron. I am not going to sell those because each has its own charm but again I am glad Bandai came out with this. Now I can't wait for the upcoming SOC GX-72 Megazord and if Bandai ever makes a SOC Mighty Orbots, all of my all time fan favorite combining robots would be finally realized in modern toy form. Thanks again for the video!

[@gigashock237wilde3]

I only had the black lion as a kid. Last year I got myself the 8 inch diecast Galactic Defender: and the Classic 84 box set. So 2020, just watched the video; and I'm happy with my 2 sets. 😊😎 Great video. 👍

[@rex-2036]

Great analysis and comparison! This is pretty much my definitive iteration of the character, but I agree about the various reasons to own the different versions.

[@leftylion816]

Fantastic review! Got the 2021 reissue on preorder. Can't wait!

[@TrueSankofa7]

Is the reissue any different?

[@leftylion816]

@@TrueSankofa7 from all indicators I've seen and read say it's the same product unchanged

[@zborgerd]

Love the video. My son and I watched it and he immediately fell in love with this. I told him that it's probably $300 and sure enough. He got to live my childhood dream of having a real Voltron figure in the guise of Lionbot. A year ago, when he asked for a Voltron figure for Christmas, I was speechless. We were watching the original cartoon series and he became a fan a few years ago. My only complaint about Voltron is the gigantic disparity between the low quality "toy" sets and the collector sets. Outside of Lionbot, there seems to be nothing in between that's a reasonable compromise between play and a collectible. I know that you prefer Beast King Golion to Voltron, but you owe it to yourself to check out the Netflix reboot. It's actually quite spectacular and finally is Voltron done correctly. We just finished season two this week and the final episode had me on edge. Can't wait for a third season. Season one is a bit slow but season two is very well done.

[@rng_toy_ch]

Hi M&M Seen quite a few of your vlogs in the past so just wanted to say thanks for the coverage of golion SOC gx-71. I think some viewers may have probably pointed this out by now that your review had missed a few articulation additions that would vastly address your sword hold issue. 1. the elbows for both red and green lion can be extended out to increase the elbow bend and its overall arm reach. 2. the black tab in the black lion's shoulder locking tabs requires a bit of force and is it officially locked in until you hear a click. One of mine took a small plastic widget (spoon handle) to help push it in until I heard the very audible click noise. This should resolve your shoulder arm rotation issue that was also mentioned with the black lion's chest section. 3. one last thing the torso can be extended up a bit allowing golion to increase its height and slight bend as well. I have quite a few golion myself ranging from the original popy to various release of it sense ... I can say without a doubt this is the definitive golion to date (minus the spring launching missles) Thanks again for your informative vids as always keep up the good work :)

[@EPS5000]

Mine came in the mail on the 24th and I couldn't be happier. It's so awesome. ^_^

[@keithburdo5599]

I've been waiting for you to review this before I went out to get one... now I have to get it. As far as the Playmates Voltron, you have to give it a try. I saw you with some modern, lol It reminds me of a modern day Panosh. Tons of playability.

[@nostalgicforthe70s18]

Thank you for the video. I bought this SOC Voltron on pre-order as I used to own the original popy back in the 80's. This is a great toy but I wish instead of going the way of making an updated popy the tried something different. It would have been great if they tried to be more anime accurate and figured out a way to have the legs removable and have covers to hide the missing legs. I know this was already expensive and I am happy to own. So for now I will keep waiting for my definitive Voltron toy if that should ever come to fruition :)

[@Thor13332]

Great review as all ways. All I've ever had is the old Matchbox 6 inch diecast Voltron from the 80's so I'm really considering getting this one.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

childhood! informative as usual. thank you.

[@zhangyi9496]

awesome review bro. I've learn a lot.

[@cvzanikos1]

That's the one thing about my 20th anniversary toynami. When I combined it for the first time and both arms grabbed the sword together I started to dance a little lol. But seriously I love the toynami. Even though it had loose joints I found a trick to tighten them all up. Now I can pose him anyway I want!

[@DucktorZom]

Great job, Michael and Melinda. Insightful and honest review as always--but too bad now I want to save 300 bucks to pick up a Toynami or Bandai Soul of Chogokin set!!! ;D

[@soulcraft_84]

I had the Matchbox as a kid, my favorite gimmick was the rising forehead cannon on Blue Lion, and the opening ear flaps on the Yellow Lion. I'm sort of sad that in every new figure since that gimmick is overlooked, but maybe it's not practical anymore?

[@nikkothesecond1209]

Soulcraft and don’t forget about the head launchers on green lion and Red lion

[@investigator76]

Thanks! This was another blast to watch. I wish I could convince you to give the Netflix Voltron a shot. They trow so many homages into the first episode alone....but they are subtle, and respectfully done. I would be willing to have some sort of open forum discussion via skype or what have you (might make a great video for the channel)......kind of a vintage to modern retrospective.....anyway, this was a really great video. This Soul of Chogokin Voltron looks fantastic! The Toynami entries were both pretty good for their time, which has me confused as to their lackluster efforts with their Robotech line from quite a wile ago.....I only ever got the Rick Hunter VF-1J....and was handed a great disappointment. Take care, thanks again for the video.

[@jedipoodoo]

I've always felt that the "definitive" version is relative to the individual, too. Everyone has their own favorite version; this is one of the more beautiful ones released for sure, but no one is really wrong when it comes to what they prefer. Thank you for taking the time to make videos like this, been a fan for a long time and happy to see you're still as entertaining and straight forward as ever.

[@UncomfortableShoes]

Dude, I'll be honest, I never watched Voltron and I don't care about it. However, if you make a video on it, I'm giddy to hit play. Awesome video. Keep up the amazing work.

[@CreedStonegate]

great video! This figure looks awesome!

[@batangbatugan]

Thanks for this honest review Michael, I'm glad that unlike other reviews you're not going head over heels at the fact that we finally have a SOC Golion and dismissing the rest of the previous figures. I think you can say its just the right balance of toy and anime accuracy. And I also think Bandai catered this to the American Voltron market similar to what they did to Voltes V when they figured he's big here in the Philippines. Heck, they even made 3 versions of the toy just to get to the "ultimate" version we want.

[@retroblasting]

+Wilson Tortosa wow that's very interesting about Voltes V! I didn't know that!

[@batangbatugan]

+RetroBlasting Yeah it's really kinda crazy. The first one was close to the vintage toy with the stickers and markings, the 2nd one's the typical SOC release, and THEN there's the "Respect for Voltes V" version with the most anime accurate colors and extra parts. They even released the Camp Big Falcon base so you can display the individual machines in their docking bay.

[@cliffyk3380]

Is that the base you can remove all the parts to and have a pretty sweet display base for any SOC scale or smaller mecha?

[@batangbatugan]

I think it was a third party product by Toyz Secret that looks just like the base in the Voltes V anime

[@cliffyk3380]

Wilson Tortosa I checked out some pictures. I had seen it before on something but never knew what it was connected to thanks for the info :)

[@stevenmabee3232]

very well done :) I would have to get 2 so I could keep one as the lions, and one as the robot like you have it there. Great video!

[@duke1854]

great review dude..

[@wallsjr77]

you guys are awesome.

[@ActionAwesome]

Cannot say I agree with the part about the Toynami version. I almost loath mine nowadays trying to pose it. So floppy. This is solid and so easy to be posed. Perhaps I have a great sample. Fantastic history of the toys and discussion on all the different figures. really enjoyed this.

[@stevequiroli401]

nicely done, like that you mention the full silver upper legs nobody ever talks about that. you've probably already seen it but the voltron ultimate dx is not bad looking.

[@gaspargh]

What a great video essay about one of the most influential series in pop culture and toys. Great editing and precise information. Please, if it is possible, can you considered a comparison between the early action figures and ships for "Battlestar Galactica" and his awesome reboot/sequel masterpiece. Greetings from Santiago de Chile.

[@andrewtaylor940]

Great review. And a reasonably fair comparison of those available. Just a few comments. 1. Play with the GX-71 some more. You haven't discovered all of its jointing yet. Yes you are supposed to unlock the shoulders to do that cross chest pose. But what you missed is the Red and Green Lions have extension joints in the waists. The elbows compress and uncompressed. Extend them and that 2handed sword pose becomes much easier. 2. While the Toynami is a little easier to pose in the arms. It counters this by being awful in the legs. Bandai has highly articulated legs and feet. Plus the Bandai legs hold a pose. They don't crash together like those '80's "clackers" when you pick the robot up. Nor do the cats fall off the legs when picked up. They have a hard lock. Toynami's die cast cats are really too heavy for the plastic black lion limbs. Bandai's Blue and Yellow Lions also have waist shoulder and neck joints, which both allows the cats to sit and allows for much better Leg posing in robot mode. I would definitely say that the new Bandai is the best all around, most well rounded interpretation of the robot. The only thing it lacks is the spring fire missiles of the original. (Which they seem to have backed away from lately, not sure why?) Yeah the Popy is still your first love. You can never replace that. And for the Collector that will be important. But for the Adult Collector looking for A Voltron, the SOC is the best starting point. Oh and Mike... it's Sunday, go take the afternoon and binge watch the new Voltron. You'll thank us. You really will. It perfectly threads the needle between the fun engaging characters of the original Voltron, and the deeper weighty stories of GoLion and shows amazing respect to both. The new robot designs while different are acceptable. You really need to see them in motion to appreciate them. It's not the Game of Thrones brutality of GoLion, but it is on par with the showrunners prior work Avatar the Last Airbender. You guys will love it.

[@kalphil4385]

Love this Voltron! In the cartoon all the lions were proportioned to one another, can't do that in toy form.. This is the next best thing.

[@1andonlyhoncho]

Almost every review of this thing (and myself when I opened mine) has made the same mistake of not knowing about the expanding arms. Don't worry about it.

[@myronaustin]

thinking about getting it even more

[@daggysretroadventure4936]

Great video as always. I really like this version but funds are limited. I have watched the new version on Netflix and I actually like it. Actually started buying the new lions. Nice articulation and quality but I can see why a lot of people don't like it. They are a bit of a departure from the original.

[@cliffyk3380]

Aw so glad you guys finally got him, such an awesome toy personally I prefer the new Megazord but that is from personal bias. At the beginning of the video but if Melinda doesn't say "This is not a toy!" I am going to be disappointed :P

[@cliffyk3380]

You aren't missing a lot from the Netflix series by the way. It is worth a look but it lacks the grit of the original story. Saying that though it does have some quirky bits that made me smile.

[@zborgerd]

Have you watched season 2 yet? It takes the grit up a notch or two and is very well done.

[@cliffyk3380]

Zach B about 3 episodes in at the moment, its definitely better than the first series so far though. I'll forgive that because they had to set everything up. Just wish the new toys would hurry up to the UK can't be having nice things like SOC's around the house but me and my son can have a blast introducing him to LD Voltron.

[@superdaddy1973]

Hi Michael. Great review! You could have pulled up the waist though. Once you do that, it does improve the waist swivel, and the profile looks better as well.

[@BubblesTheBard]

I have seen the SoC Mazinger Z in person, and it is *gorgeous*

[@cdogcdog4814]

CycloneMetal Yes it is my friend I'm hoping the reissue that is coming out this/next month is just as awesome! Hopefully in anime deco! :P

[@BubblesTheBard]

Cdog Cdog that would be pretty cool. If I had the spare cash I'd buy the Battle Fever J robot.

[@cdogcdog4814]

CycloneMetal I can't believe the DAY I go buy Gaogaigar he's gone. He got marked down to $219.00, from $300.00 (which I wasn't going to pay), & I had to have weeks off from getting ShMonsterarts Shin 2016, TT Super Ginrai, TT Brainstorm, 3A Starscream, Comicave Studios Optimus Prime, VAH Nami, + this Chogokin Golion!! Not2mention retail shit like SWblack6", & RID Combiner Force & Combiner Activators, AND Power Surge Optimus Prime and PS Sideswipe!! So I DEF needed a break for big stuff for a month but I got my job back yesterday & they had 20 left a month ago and 9 left friday. They even had some yesterday but I went to order the Gaogaigar today and it's out! :/

[@twotonedearly]

Now if they can do Soul of Chogkin versions of Dairugger VX and Lightspeed Albegus, that would be awesome to get the other two Voltrons in the Soul of Chogokin series

[@JosephProductions]

Michael if you have netflix... Netflix have released a voltron series. Also great video.

[@xretroman]

very informative video, I just wish this version was less expensive

[@skinc4rver]

Michael, If you like Voltron, do you like Shogun Warriors? They are some of my favorites!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Griffin Langhans - yeah man, I liked the old Shogun Warriors, I think they were even before Voltron?! My little brother, which he is in his 50’s now, but he got one of the shogun warriors ( figure?, toy ?) way back in the 70’s. And he still has that figure, it’s the one that has the rockets on it’s hand or hands? The one he has stands about 16-17 inches tall. Anyway, yes sir, I like the old Shogun Warriors and the old cartoon that started them off!

[@maxbrandt6]

Deadpool said it best: Voltron, five little robots coming together to make one big robot!

[@dinomonzon8853]

Please do a review on SoC Voltus V & Mazinger Z , and Combattler V.

[@vltruane]

Great review! Please do a review of the first 1982 Bandai Godaikin Golion US release. A nice one seems to be the most rare now in 2020. It was not mentioned in this review, and I think it’s just as important as the JDM Popy. The Bandai GX-71 is a derivative of the 1982 Bandai Godaikin GB-36 in my opinion.

[@vltruane]

@@timothyward8695 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqppZZnmb6Aask The one on the left. There both essentially the same, is just that the Godaikin Golion was the first US import version of the original Japanese Popy. They were both made by Bandai. This channel has never made a video on the Godaikin version which is actually the first US release, not the Matchbox.

[@GrimmysReviews]

first lets clear one thing up, Bandai Japan dosnt make crap, Bandai America is another story. Also check out the new series, it is pretty cool, and the combining robot that goes with is actually a very fun toy. Lastly, as soon as i get my tax return, i'm going for this Voltron

[@brianmartinez5453]

Sometimes Bandai America make awful power ranger toy

[@Sportimus]

I guess I was fortunate enough to live in the Bay Area and get imports of Golion/Voltron back in the 80's. And it was one of my most prized toys in my childhood. Now they stand as 5 lions on display. They may be 30+ years old, but I still love the original. And the new Bandai SoC Voltron is my choice as the modern representation of the original. Sure, it has its limitations, but they're pretty insignificant IMHO when you look at the entire package. Unfortunately, mine came with some paint defects on the Black Lion, and I'm hoping to get that resolved with the site I purchased the set from soon. I'm actually pretty unhappy about that as I have been looking forward to this release for a long time now.

[@joaomotta9652]

There is no way to make this even better, we all can agree that the only way to make it even better is to make the real thing.

[@alvind614]

I wish Bandai made GX-31 Voltes V this big.

[@CUfan712510jd12340987]

Awesome video and review! Are you going to do a video of Voltron 2 (the lost Voltron)?

[@michaelcabrera794]

I would love to see a RetroBlasting video on their take on the history and toys of Voltron II (Albegas). If anyone can do the topic justice, it is RetroBlasting!

[@andrewtaylor940]

Carrie Underwood Fan08 Sadly as much as I would love to see that, I don't think a Classic Popy/Matchbox Voltron II or Albegas could survive being filmed. The Blue Beta Robot is made of Popy's infamous blue plastic. They disintegrate like a vampire in sunlight. The best collection I have seen shown off or written about online he longs to Josh over at CollectionDx.

[@DaraM73]

The matchbox “made in Japan” marked Voltron is absolutely a legitimate go-lion.

[@mjolnirmayhem5701]

I was just watching your voltron part 2 video

[@blammers]

You haven't watched the new Voltron series? What's wrong with you! It's amazing!

[@retroblasting]

+Benbot I'm busy making videos WITH ALL MY FREE TIME

[@unionpacific8332]

It is awsome however a word of warning Throw the original out the window if you want to enjoy it. However the Combining toys is Amazing, please review it if you can I would love to see your reaction to it and maybe an unplugged episode of the Series

[@unionpacific8332]

Also what about the toynami ultimate voltron will you do that. Please don't take offense at my list just giving suggestions don't know the first thing about making videos. Love the vids and keep them up :)

[@Zeromusicmm]

I concur - excellent reboot! Definitely worth a watch when you get a chance :)

[@retroblasting]

+Union Pacific 833 I talk about the ex in this video. Please rewatch, listen, and you'll have your answer.

[@racerwrex]

Love the channel! Michael, what did you think of the Icarus Voltron?

[@jojoagogo]

I had picked up a Panosh set with boxes and figures and all items/instructions. Hurricane Irene hit us in NJ and away it went :(***

[@Teatime7771]

The Netflix Voltron is great. The lion roster has changed. Kieth now flies the Red. Lance flies the blue. Pidge and Hunk are still Green and Yellow. The new pilot of the Black lion is the Sven character, Shiro who is the leader. The princess flies the castle with Koran's help.

[@jgtdragon]

Michael, I noticed on the review you didn't extend the elbows out. I think that will help with the two hands holding the sword. Also, the shoulder locks, you need to firmly push in and it locks fine.

[@mazinkaizer0]

When you said the lockibg mechanism on the shoulders don't work, is tgat the case with both Voltrons you have? because I have the same issue on mine & was thinking about trying to have to exchanged for that sole reason. unless its a factory QC issue in all of them.

[@chucheeness7817]

I hope SRC makes a super poseable version of the combined mode, making it a smaller scale for dynamic posing.

[@derekpalo5287]

I had the die-cast Voltron came in the whole pack with all 5 lions. Or the way I got it was 3 different packages if my memory is correct, was an arm and leg lion in each set then the black lion was in its own box

[@marduqmd]

please do the vintage nomura space cruiser (starblazers) yamato figures and bridge playset! i loved starblazers as much as sw, esb, and gi joe. and the figs are awesome!

[@CybermanBill]

Still doesn't matter. Doesn't sound like s fair trade to me..... losing the spring loaded missiles for that double blade thingy!..... I'd rather have the missiles! Love the video. Can't wait to see what more videos will be coming this year!!

[@ahhcmon9604]

I got 2 of the lions the legs 1st and I remember the black lion was $50 I never thought I'd get it but I ended up getting the whole set for really cheap at a flea market I was in heaven it had all the weapons and the green and reds heads flew off the blue had a missile in it's forehead and the yellow had missile ears

[@gelo1982]

the arms extends some more if you pull their bodies

[@dgray7537]

If you want cartoon accuracy The 30th Anniversary Jumbo Voltron is worth checking out. It's $139 on bbts (that's the cheapest I think). it is bigger than the matty collector one but only has articulated arms, flying fists, and doesn't transform.

[@kalphil4385]

How about removable legs on the lions for when you have it in Voltron mode?

[@jojst1]

Will there be some kind of Rogue One video from Retroblasting? Love you guys! Watch every vid!

[@retroblasting]

yes

[@TheMechaStan]

Hey Michael, do u know that mazinger z was tranzor z here for a bit? It may be a dumb question if u know but I'm wondering.....

[@impossiblepie]

You guys need to get your hands on the Mad Toys King of Beasts Go Lion, I've only seen reviews but it's pretty awesome!!! that version and this Bandai version seem to be the ultimate go to Voltron toy. Yes I know the Mad Toys is not official.

[@racerwrex]

Michael, I just got my Soul of Chogokin Voltron. Will you be getting the new Blitzway Voltron?

[@Tre_Ason_Number7]

awesome

[@theodorecarter6601]

Hey dude. How would you feel if an uncut dub of GoLion were to be made? Do you think it’s a possibility in the near future, say like an anniversary event or as a way to market the live action movie?

[@damientaylor7480]

Ok so when are we getting the SOC dairugger IV review, been waiting a while for them to make it

[@DragmaKerp]

I really like the looks of almost all of the Soul of Chogokins, the only thing that I don't like, is that they are very expensive... If i'm not mistaken. I've never seen Voltron or GoLion, but just from internernet I know him, so if the playmates ones appear near me, maybe I'll try to get them... I heard they are good...

[@Kevsspot]

Hey Michael, your videos are always A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Question for you, why don't you like watching Modern TV shows based on classic properties, like Mandalorian and the Netflix Voltron? Both are great shows and I highly recommend them. Mandalorian is the most Original Trilogy-like Star Wars spinoff out there. I think you might appreciate it if you were to give it a chance.

[@johne4373]

Is it bad to say I love the matty voltron, I grew up with the catroon and seeing it kinda lights that childhood fire. I never had any trouble posing it the hardest thing us finding something to pose it with.

[@OthonasDrums]

i think its the best toy thats out there right now,but who knows what will come out in 5 years...Do you collect the transformers masterpiece line?

[@unit03]

omg where do you buy those??? my friend had those when I was a kid and I can't seem to find them anymore

[@gamer_guts9836]

Will you be talking about the new Blitzway Carbotix 5Pro studio VOLTRON?

[@ericlewis217]

....gotta at least get the 5 combining lions for Legendary. I've watched a few eps, but I wanted that 16" Voltron. As a modern toy is exceptionally well made. Give it a chance. Also coming from serious vintage collector/fan.

[@drakon32]

I could not pass up on this one and I have mine on pre-order.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Were there any die-cast Voltron lion ever released?I would really like to have that if there ever was one.

[@chibrony]

I prefer the chogokin as it is the only version that can be put in its striking sword pose. I found that the shoulder un-hinge for the sole purpose of holding the sword double handed.

[@xtroyboy7338]

Hey R.B: HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW 2021 BLTZWAY VOLTRON WITH PIOLETS, AND PANNEL TUCK AWAY FEET AS CARTOON ACCURATE?

[@aliasangelalias]

Question, what is the easiest way to remove both arms from GX-71 Voltron? Every time I pull away from it, I fear of breaking something. Thanks for your help.

[@retroblasting]

I literally do this on camera in this video. Did you not see it?

[@aliasangelalias]

I believe after so many pulls, it might create a wear somewhere around the rims of the connection. So basically there is no tricks, I see. Cause the new Playmate version has a certain rotation trick to disengaged the arms more efficiency without the fear of might breaking something. Since this is a $300 figure, I'm seeking for a better solution "if there is any". No worries.

[@pvtawol]

You're right.....this is the one to get. But @ $1000 currently, I don't know WHO is getting it. Lol

[@shtdaprdtr]

Have you ever checked out the mad toys voltron...slightly stylized but still interesting

[@WickedlNl]

So which one is better, this or the 30th anniversary diecast version?

[@mikegeorge8132]

I too have this same question.

[@daniloventura9325]

NO comparison.. SOC blows 30th ann. out of the park in every way possible.. Plus it is highly pose able and have no weight bearing issues... just so much more aesthetic..making 30th anniversary look like an AIDS patient

[@APOL1000]

SoC..

[@andrewtaylor940]

WickedlNl This one, the GX71 blows the Toynami Masterpiece away in every way possible. The Toynami might be worth getting if you can find one < $100. Especially the 30th anniversary one with the nice base. But even then, get it in addition to the SOC, and use the base for the SOC.

[@joeymesa4952]

soc for sure, the only thing good about that 30th ann toynami version is the electronic display stand.......

[@PlasticGeek]

Though you are not interested, later in the year Playmates will be releasing a diecast Netflix Voltron in the same scale as the Matchbox version with metallic paint etc.

[@birddogg62]

I hear the new voltron for the Netflix show is quite cool.

[@delvonnedixon2589]

Cool

[@Mechtrekica]

ouch...on Amazon that set is 299.99. That is how much I spent on The Nintendo Switch. How much was the original Voltron Match Box complete back in the 80's?

[@retroblasting]

+Midnight In The Cathedral $80-100

[@SuperHDJ_]

I still like the Diecast one , that one can take a beating

[@hang10wannabe]

I'm getting the new Playamtes Voltron simply because this figure now goes for $700 - 1200. Hope they re-release this.

[@hang10wannabe]

I so want one of these, but man $299 is a high price... but it's only going to go up as these get bought up by re-sellers on 2nd hand markets... :(