Warp-Digivolving Guilmon to Gallantmon Figure Review 【超進化シリーズ ギルモン → デュークモン】

In this seventh episode of Digimon Tamers Review Month, we'll be taking a look at the Warp-Digivolving Guilmon to Gallantmon figure.
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[@Actar_Raikit]

Holy crap did I loose a ton of weight since I did those original reviews. (O.O)

[@Victory619]

I heard being a KZbinr does that kind of thing lol

[@masterben9592]

Your original review of this toy was one of my favorites to watch you were the only person I saw doing Digimon toys and fell in love and amazed by your fun personality i remember holding my gallantmon toy as you reviewed it and loving every minute along with your other reviews

[@habibhannan7501]

WTH ACTAR WHY YOU DIDN'T TELL US FOR JAPANESE DUKEMON REVIEW IT LOOK LIKE SOMEONE JUST PISS DUKEMON WHILE MAKING

[@Actar_Raikit]

@@habibhannan7501 Lol, because the issues only appear with time?

[@habibhannan7501]

Virgin old dukemon figure VS Chad new dukemon model kit

[@digital-tiger_tord]

oh as an very old fan on this channel, this felt nostalgic (also, it hurt to see the japanese version like that...my heart)

[@darklight0528]

Yeah....I mean....now he has a limited gold edition- yeah no.

[@byroncontreras6942]

Rest In Peace Japanese dukemon

[@betterbeater2948]

Or should we say rest in pieces. (OK no more)

[@Zeromaru42]

Another victim of Gold Plastic Syndrome.

[@pokemonbossplus5551]

the passion when you said the word "piss yellow"

[@habibhannan7501]

Virgin us static dukemon and Virgin jp pissed dukemon vs the Chad SHF/D-art poseable dukemon and Figure rise dukemon figure

[@spiketheguy7091]

God, seeing that Japanese Dukemon figure after years of degradation really tugged at the heartstrings. ^^;

[@prismstar438]

It's like seeing a beautiful work of art completely and utterly ruined by the simple laws of time.

[@FatZombie1712T]

watching these reviews made me realize that Tamers was not only the greatest series storywise, but that it also had some of the best Digimon designs out there

[@maciejrejowski4682]

Wow after seeing that Digivolving Spirits image I immidietly went to make sure the line was cancalled, man that lookted not bad at all.

[@gdash1996]

Wait is it?

[@maciejrejowski4682]

@@gdash1996 it is cancelled as far as I know, I wish I was wrong.

[@trewerd]

@@maciejrejowski4682 Given how there were plenty of prototypes for the other figures shown and yet we've heard nothing since the last release, which itself was a repaint, I think it's safe to say the line was canceled... like most if not all Digimon toys sadly.

[@onnituzz2222]

I don't know if it's a taboo among collectors, but a custom paint job of the US version could really make the figure shine in your collection.

[@digital-tiger_tord]

or u buy 2 us versions and custompaint one of them, it's what I am planning to do

[@aikou2886]

It kind of is but nothing prevents you from doing that with your own figure.

[@rightwinters7795]

I've always longed for an amazing transforming Dukemon figure, and it pains me so much that they gave up on the digivolving spirits line after Dukemon was revealed.

[@dnprime1737]

*sigh* we need either a continuation of the digimon spirits line, or *yet another* attempt at a similar line. goddangit bandai, try and keep the line going this time

[@megamanpwn3dmario]

sad thing is digimon lines don't sell well. it's a shame.

[@phaultimothyperdizo2895]

@@megamanpwn3dmario true and it hurts to know...

[@dnprime1737]

@@megamanpwn3dmario ugh, so true

[@chadderbug7587]

@@megamanpwn3dmario they did sell them for like, 70 a pop which I guess is reasonable...? But $30 or 40 is better for the size and quality

[@Sotau890]

At least we get Dukemon model kit

[@emmaishida4386]

Poor Japanese Dukemon. At least you fixed him. Its surprising to see that the US version actually lasted longer than its Japanese counterpart. If I want to display a Dukemon figure.. I tend to go for my Digiwarrier. ( I don't have the D Art) Its a decent figure.. just doesnt transform! Edit: The yellow plastic degradation happened to my original Garurumon figure. His chest has gone yellow. Luckily I own another but its the one from my childhood so I kept him

[@Blah2000Blah]

What a twist! Great review! So sad that the new version will never be made. I love the AtlurKabuterimon and was looking forward to Tamers digimon.

[@rurudtsafg]

I remember your first review. I was I high school back then. Jeez....

[@TasteOfVictory]

I've been watching since those very old videos and always wanted the Japanese Gallantmon figure. My jaw dropped when you showed it. Who would've guessed wow.

[@blazingfir3z]

Wow blast from the past! Been waiting for you to reupload the videos you deleted ages ago :') EDIT: Also wow I remember when you first posted a picture of your Japanese Guilmon figure breaking apart on Facebook... Feels good to finally see the follow up it 'deserved'

[@tonyc.0451]

I STILL have my Digivolving Gallantmon figure-American version, of course. He's not poseable and he's poorly painted, but having a dragon knight in my collection is awesome nonetheless. Never thought that I'd see Actar nearly lose his temper. Understandable, given that Japanese figures had a reputation to uphold but the Japanese Dukemon figure literally shattered expectations.

[@YakiToriChan]

It’s sucks to see such an amazing figure looking like that, I just hope the digivolving spirits one will turn out okay

[@ohmannarli]

I have been watching you since I was 12 and I am now 24. Keep up the good work!

[@eslyfilipe3669]

After watching the whole video i Can say that this is a certified... Bruh moment

[@ayatmomyhi3725]

Great review

[@ChaoticDarkness1]

I had this as a kid back in 2004! Looking at it now It's not great but I still adored it as a kid and played with it all the time.

[@Jordanhumanhedgehog]

0:34 Yes, that's me. :D 0:44 YUS, that's also me! X3 C-Croikey, I feel old.

[@4deeeef]

Wow I remember getting this as a kid after a karate tournament... I feel like a kid again watching this

[@samurexatlas7373]

Welcome to America. We do it cheap, but we do it good.

[@ghanig9948]

We're the kids in America woah X2 We do it cheap but still at least good

[@TheLaGangjShow]

In Guilmon Mode he looks like a Power Ranger when they get Battle Armor that’s the only positive I can give on that form lol

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

Guilmon was definitely one of my favorite Digimon Partners in the Tamers season. And when he and Takato biomerged into Gallantmon/Dukemon for the first time, it was amazing.

[@magicmanscott40k]

As bad as it is, it's impressive they were able to make it transform at all. I can't imagine how hard it must've been to engineer that thing.

[@fishdiedforourfins6219]

This really takes me back

[@riderlink95]

Oh wow I remember your original review, I can't BELIEVE it's been over a decade XD

[@ayatmomyhi3725]

Great remake

[@StevenDolce]

I remember buying this figure at a KB Toys store in the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, NY when I was 7 in May of 2002.

[@yinyang2820]

That reminds me. what happened to the digivolving spirits line? the last thing i heard was about the Biyomon to Garudamon figure and I've still haven't seen a review of it

[@DetectiveBarricade]

Cancelled. Apparently, Digimon isn't as popular in Japan as elsewhere.

[@blazeburner4832]

Didn't you do this a long time ago

[@drachenknight21]

good god I felt my soul shatter when I saw the Japanese dukemon figure

[@bahastanamanhias622]

Omg..i have this one in 2004, this video bring me back my childhood memories

[@hedi7624]

Fun fact gallentmon/dukemon is voiced by the same actor who does goku in japanese, she voiced gallentmon/dukemon in x evolution, tamers, and savers. But sadly she did not voice gallentmon/dukemon in cyber sleuth

[@minestar69]

I wish they would have continued the Digivolving Spirits Line :(

[@CockroachMunchingKrabbyPatty]

Geez, I was just a little pup when I watched that first review. Feels like more than a lifetime ago at this point. 💧💧

[@halloween9986]

I thought this was a family friendly channel

[@rodrigocoelho7166]

It's also cool to mention there is also the figure rise amplified dukemon figure, although it's not the most screen accurate is just insane when you consider the price compared to ones that are basically statues (even though it's a model kit)

[@Jon-ms8os]

Thanks for the recommendation! I almost got the Japanese version and sell my US version 😅

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

I remember watching the review when it came out and the Dukemon from your ShineGreyMon review and I thought that the plastic yellowing was the end of it... I was clearly wrong, I wonder if there was talks in the planning stages to change the plastic they were using so the figure didn't cripple itself over time, chrome at least doesn't functionally kill the figure only cosmetically but the plastic is definitely a deal breaker

[@eslyfilipe3669]

I miss digivolving spirits 😔

[@Reggicide]

I miss this!!!!!!!

[@foreverdiceroll]

I had this figure as a kid

[@Jmaster-99]

Push comes to shove and I will either get this, or the Figure-Rise model kit, Dukemon/Gallantmon is always worth it in the end

[@StevenDolce]

LIGHTNING JOUST!

[@DrawzeDrawing]

So how long does it take for UV light to turn plastic into that color on the Japanese figure to turn that color? Or any figure like that? I am still worried about my figures like my Figma's, MP Transformers, Thrid Party, and Ect having that happen to them.

[@espio708]

I have this figure and while I may have broken it down to only have the galantmon mode I think it's still extremely fun as a figure. Nostalgia talking sure but I too would recommend this figure lol

[@Jmaster-99]

Buy two, paint one for a red Gallantmon, and one for white Guilomon so it can work with little kibble. Custom make your own tails and weapons if you want to

[@beardedbear9901]

You should check out the Figure-Rise Standard Dukemon. Yeah, it's a model kit and yeah it doesn't transform, but it's a fantastic version of (Duke/Gallant)mon for a pretty reasonable price.

[@Deinonychus2]

I was thinking about getting the Japanese Dukemon, even with the plastic turning yellow until now.didn’t know about the brittleness, what a shame

[@marlouslana1907]

so sad for digivolving spirits project being abandoned

[@morallygary9098]

I saw the Japanese version review recently... so suffice to say I was excited. Especially since I’m pretty sure my brother owned a broken version of this figure when I first met him. I say this solely because he only had the lance as fas as I can recall.

[@funnyname7622]

0:24 Bro didn't need to start the review with a jumpscare

[@juancarlostabarez138]

No pensé que este crak siguiera con este tipo de videos 🥲 Se que no me entiendes un carajo de lo que escribí, pero me da igual

[@JapiCustoms]

El comentario en español que estaba esperando

[@michaelmaxisstuff249]

When i saw the japanese gallantmon i felt my soul shatter

[@Dogmaguy74]

*Fans and Collectors* : The US version lacks paint! *Toy creators* : Uh...Its so you can paint it yourself! Yes yes...we cool?

[@niwrad23]

WAIT! this video came in 2021? mind blown!

[@joseferrerjr2710]

What kind of glue did you use to fix the Japanese version?

[@Actar_Raikit]

Just regular super glue.

[@joseferrerjr2710]

Thank you

[@RetroDeath]

That plot twist!

[@ragingyuzu1891]

The Japanese version has now technically become the Gold Dukemon from Re-Arise XD.

[@anwenlokier2292]

In my dream I took him on and told him to meet me at the ocean bridge at full power

[@prismstar438]

Damn....I thought they've learnt from Omegamon...

[@phatomsoul]

Bandai killed the digimon reboot model kit line after omegamon and started over with the figure-rise line Hope they keep making evolution toys

[@ashlynbrown3728]

I love Gulimon 😍

[@habibhannan7501]

Hey actar you should check tungmung they made figure digimin on their X form

[@kr555wizard]

I kinda wish they had used the spirit line for the other seasons aside from just adventure, i'm hella sure that there were other iconic digimon from other seasons that were worth doing, like dukemon/gallantmon is one that was one that should have gotten made, i'd take it over some of the others they did, like the dorumon-alphamon figure, or the poorly done gatomon-angewomon one.

[@78shaweyes]

Tamers definitely gives off a Tokusatsu vibe, doesn't it?

[@adrianovieiramiranda6528]

Dukemon suffers with his toys,Japanese shatters,bandai of america ,line canceled and many more

[@TLMPictures101]

@Actar Raikit I'm so sorry about what happened to the Japanese version.

[@byroncontreras6942]

I have this figure ant it is in it box still

[@brandommario2]

From what I seen, the review Japanese version got marked as for kids and had the music in the transformation sequence removed

[@MrDarksol]

This was my season 3 toy growing up and yes Guilmon mode was crap and Gallantmon also had issues but after looking at the Japanese version, I am glad young me stuck with the English one, even with it's issues.

[@Ozwald_Baskev]

Kinda curious how the Imperialdramon Paladin mode held up if Gallantmon ended up like...

[@Blakewyattdunfee]

How expensive is this figure on amazon.com?

[@doctorleak5312]

Where can I buy these

[@StevenDolce]

Did you know that Bandai is making a Figure-rise Standard Amplified Gallantmon?

[@Inikalord]

Ouch. Definitely a bummer on the Japanese figure ending up how it did.

[@ayatmomyhi3725]

Why can't the episodes be daily

[@joshcallan7584]

The Japanese ones gone a pearly gold colour and I love it he looks so much more regal

[@Najvalsa]

I wonder if you could retrobright the Japanese figure?

[@Bezaliel13]

Oof, heartbreaking to see what time did to that Dukemon figure..

[@aaronlaluzerne6639]

I had this figure as a kid. Parts of it litteraly started falling off within months.

[@ashleyspitzer6672]

It's called Bio-merge Digivolution

[@shayukitsune8879]

They honestly should do growlmon to gallentmon growlmon has a much more humanistic appearance

[@nobodyimportant5140]

Did the Digivolving Spirits line get cancelled?

[@MetalFreezer3000]

Not really sure, there wasn't any kind of announcement to say that the line was dead, but every figure from the line selled well, so its weird why they would cancel it

[@Bravebird9]

Japanese Dukemon looks like a prototype Shoutmon

[@ayatmomyhi3725]

I want a cheap digivolving toy , I just want something to start my collection

[@IronManShow]

i have the us version but he will stay in box because i have the s.h. figuats

[@michaelmaxisstuff249]

I thought the digivolving spirits gallantmon was just delayed

[@Nagai_Akio]

"It's never really going to get made is it" -cries in many languages- Also, I didn't know that the chrome in the japanese version degraded as well. Mine is still holding up fine. The white plastic however... I've acquired more than one of it from various auction sites, and I can atest that while new, unopened ones pop up every now and then, they are all unfortunately yellowed, some more than others. I've tried the famous peroxide method on it, and while it does lessen the issue, it never returns the figure to the original white color. The knee joints getting brittle is also true, and in fact the very first figure I got broke there. The fact it's necessary for the transformation doesn't help, either. Imo, the "perfect" gallantmon figure would be a mix of both: the japanese mold but using the american white plastic and painted ponytail. I also like how the american version added guilmon's heel, rotating yellow shoulder pieces and pegs on the shield, all things that could have been made in the JP version as well (yes, the shield pegs do look a bit unsightly but at least you'd have no leftover parts).

[@rahmalol3527]

reupload? re-review?

[@neilclarke1872]

Whish they did this for Agumon to wargreymon figures

[@bphater31]

I glad I'm not the only one that doesn't like chrome. 😁

[@BlazeDragonEternal]

"If you're a Digimon fan, you need a Gallantmon figure" Literally my only important Digimon figure is a NX Edge Dukemon. I guess I am a true Digimon fan.

[@Sotau890]

R.I.P japanese Warp Digivolving Dukemon you were better than U.S version

[@zachbahamutson5477]

And people say America doesn't make toys that last anymore.

[@Dogmaguy74]

I had this figure!....Albeit it was missing its head and its arms and i had stolen it.

[@Luigi-jr1ji]

I was shocked when I heard about the US version was superior and then I saw the devastation and I suddenly became depressed because I remember watching that review when it happened and I am the big sad to what it has become.