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5 reasons not to buy Soul of Chogokin Dragonzord
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2024
- The Dragonzord is back and more terrifyingly expensive than ever! A year after Soul of Chogokin Megazord, Bandai and Tamashi Nations have some more toy gold for us. But it's not perfect, and there's some things for you to be aware of before buying it...
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5 The Price (0:29)
4 The Materials (1:33)
3 The Quality (2:23)
2 Missed Opportunities (4:44)
1 No Fun (7:10)
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I believe the main problem with it is that it lacks the WOW factor the Megazord had for any PR/Super Sentai collector... Also, compared to other SOC releases it has less posability, specially the legs, they could've been much better!
I still love this toy and I find that posable Battle Mode/Goryujin amazing, specially because it was my favourite MMPR megazord when I was a child
Appreciate your honest feedback, sir. These videos are refreshing, as some reviewers like to embellish the SOC line on the name alone.
I’ll be sticking to the Legacy Zords.
It's great to have choices.
Having all three versions I can say your concerns are valid but I just couldn't help myself and bought it. I love its screen accurate look and feel of it. Plus the shine to all the gold compared to the flat gold on legacy just makes it look better
I do like them! I just don't love them like I wanted to.
@@powerrangertubeI suspect that has something to do with a collector like yourself who’s had each version prior, but for someone like me who’s never had these robots in any form, this thing blows me away. The biggest issue for me is the lack of what it can do, but that’s a source problem, not an issue with this release specifically
I don't buy SOC since it's unenjoyable. Through many reviews form professional collector, they point out that I have to be careful while playing it, the knee joints are poor - Red's are metal while Yellow and Blue are plastic. It's also hard to preserve. "Wearing soft glove to play".
I agree with all points. Main one being that it’s too delicate and nice. If I knew then what I know now, I would’ve handled my SOC Megazord with gloves; now the chrome is forever tarnished. It looks like I’d have the same issue with Dragonzord.... I’m still gonna buy it being the fanboy that I am.
The whole reason why I bought the SOC Dragonzord is that I wanted it to be a companion to the SOC Megazord. You also get a much better and more screen accurate version of the Dragonzord Battle Mode combination. With the original and Legacy versions, you end up with a chest piece that looks oversized compared to the tiny arms and legs of that megazord. The SOC version changes all of that and we get a more proportionate looking figure with the chest piece as well as the arms and legs looking the right size. The more screen accurate staff weapon is a nicely added touch to its appearance.
Personally... as much as I love the dragon zord, I'm going to pass on it and the other chogokin zords.
I'm perfectly satisfied with my TOYHAXed up Legacy zords.
That and I'm gonna graduate college next year and I really wanna make sure I actually have a good financial future before I get a lot more of these luxury figures >w
The fit and materials is such a huge issue with the SOC Dragonzord, I'll glady warn others not to buy it because it bothers me that I have. The piece that connects to the 2 extra tail pieces broke off with me rarely ever using it, the fitment issues mentioned in this video are spot on, I would also say that the hands on mine as well as many other are VERY tight. So much so that after that tail connector broke off I stopped swapping the hands because I don't see how they wouldn't break. Also, although I love my black/green megazord the chrome/paint on the chest and sword have oxidized or something bc they both have spots that are discolored and it's a real bummer. Mine basically all just sit on a shelves high up most of the time.
I absolutely agree with you elevation from the start about buying a expensive item like this. I was lucky to snap up a 98% loose 1993 dragonzord for 170 Aud.
When I'm buying Megazords The first image that pops into my head is the episode Eclipsing Megazord. I love my Zord toys to take a THRASHING like that episode. I liked the Legacy toys. A few little dings here and there but they are very much like that. Chuck it off the veranda and we are good. Soul of Chogokin can't offer me that so in the event of some accident and it's ruined? Nah I'm good. Also no toy should ever cost over $200. The only way I can see stretching it a bit is if it is the size of Fortress Maximus. It's sheer lunacy after a bit.
My original Japanese toy from the 90's is still in great shape, I am sticking with the classic
Wow, that's a achievement, original was from 90s
@@kociarzultimate384 so I put the wrong decade down, shit happens, people make mistakes
This video helped me out a lot when deciding which Dragonzord to buy. To give some information: other then the original 90's version (which I love), I don't own any other Dragonzord toys.. BUT I've been meaning to pick one up hence why I watched a bunch of videos comparing both the Legacy one to the SOC one and tbh.. the Legacy one is more screen accurate, especially if you look at the gold (the gold isn't shiny at all in the show) and there are some other small issues with the SOC ones.
However, the biggest reason why I opted to go with the Legacy one is the face sculpt and paint.. I love the look of the Legacy one and I love the fact that you can see it's red eyes.. It's something the SOC one doesn't have and the ZAP one from Hasbro also not! It's such a shame because both the SOC and ZAP ones look good but that's a fatal flaw imo when you want to put a Dragonzord on display! So yeah, thank you for all the video's on both the SOC one and the ZAP one, definitely made me choosing which one to buy a lot easier!
I think the SOC can do the red eyes but you need to slide up the battle mode eye visor plate! ZAP though is a total wash for red eyes.
I think the OG has the easiest combinations, Legacy is the most individually substantial feeling and has the biggest 'hands' - SOC is the nicest overall - and ZAP has the best warrior mode apart from the silver shade of the feet on the 'Z' leg pieces is a bit cheap looking - but that dual-hand staff wielding is impressive.
I thought this was quite brilliant. It's very fair and well-reasoned. I"m still getting it because I love Dragonzord in Battle Mode so much and the fact that you can pose it with the screen-accurate staff, two-handed makes me happy. Titanus is a no for me, however.
I bought mine opened but unused, the shoulder clips broke right away when I unboxed it and tried to take out the arms, has anyone else encountered this? I thought it was a mistake on my part when I tried the left shoulder, but when I looked at the right one that I haven't touched yet, its already broken as well.
I just bought the originals of everything from MMPR-Lost Galaxy and the 2010 Megazord+Dragonzord. I chose to repaint the inaccuracies.(Lion thunderzord, Crane Ninja Zord, “Pink” shogunzord)
1. The price tag.
This concerns me a bit about the future of this line, and Bandai's high priced collectible toylines in general. Especially after Zyuranger, due to a major lack of nostalgia for the later seasons and their Mecha designs. It also shows why power ranger/sentai don't get that much possibility, even now (unless they are pla-models).
What I don't understand is - if you're going to have an alternate pair of hands for the Dragonzord/Dragon Caesar, why can't they have one set that has the missiles showing at the fingertips?
I have the Legacy and SOC and love them both. Although I do prefer the proportions on the legacy dragonzord more because the legs on the SOC seem short.
If you push up on the dragonzord fighting mode face visor it will give the dragonzord mode the full red eyes.
Hey bud, I thought I would let you know that you can fix the red eye problem by sliding up the red part on the Dragonzord in battle mode face. I hope you and others see this because it bothered me too.
I think your #3 problem, with the eyes, may be misleading due to missing an action on the visor. The red eyes on the faceplate (when pulled down) can move up and down and I find my red eyes are complete... however maybe you forgot or it just didn't go as high?
I can think of several reasons not to buy SOC Bandai Voltron, Icarus Voltron and 30th Ann Toynami Voltron.
weprin2 I can think of several reasons why your're wrong. I own all three and SOC is the superior set.
In Canada megazords dont stay on store shelves and they rise in price very quickly. Soul of Chugokin figures are the same but you can't buy them in stores. The megazord goes from $350 to $700 and Dragonzord is $250 to $400. It's an investment but they hold their value if not rise. Still if you're on a budget you may save $300+ just going for the legacy figures.
That’s all nit picking. Not even a real issue. I still love mine.
This thing blows the legacy one out of the ocean by 100x. Lots of the things you’re describing are just small issues that the legacy dragonzord has too.
I got this guy...and after a few times combining it with the megazord and then going back to dragonzord the arm joint snapped off 🤦🏻
Love your videos. It's incredible how good the Soul of Chogokin line of toys is. Just a massive step above say the Transformers Studio Series here in the U.S. Japan is on a whole nother level.
Its amazing how authentically they were designed. The no expense spared aspect is such a treat.
U should have made it 6 reasons. XD
6 being the Dragonzords box doesn't match the USA version of the megazord :(
Kills me they didn't do an awesome artwork version to match the US version :(
TheTaker31 what country are you from man
@@seanrichard-preston6088
USA :)
Did you ever handle the Super Robot Chogokin Megazord? It was the non transforming Megazord action figure with daicast. It's still my favorite Megazord, followed by the Super Minipla. It would have been cool of they had followed up with a SRC Dragonzord that has some good posability and isnt limited by the transformation in terms of design.
I guess you just weren't lucky with your version. I literally have NONE of this issues after checking mine...
Probably not a good lot...
This is the most controversial piwer rangers video to exist
4:38 I can see you lol
What do you think about CSM , do you like it or don't like
Mine 1 and probably only reason is
Cause I can't see the Red Eyes as much as you were supposed too (like the Legacy Version) 😅
I think those dings are a YMMV kinda thing. Mine is 100% pristine and I got it from Amazon as well.
I feel these reasons are valid. Keep it up
Only for collecting not for playing
the hip is such a let down
agreed, its too much, especially if youhave the legacy ones.
Keep up the good vids btw
So, as a guy who wants one because I never got one as a kid, I’m assuming legacy is the better, and cheaper, option.
Original is best for putting together and pulling apart. Chogokin is best for careful display and accuracy. Legacy is squarely inbetween both I'd say. It's both toy and collectable.
Justin, I was in the same situation. My first Zords where thunder so I never got the original. I went with SOG because Legacy prices are just stupid. The Megazords are similar or more than SOG. Yes the Dragonzord is more, but I can't get over how the original had "chrome gold" and legacy doesn't.
It's ultimately your choice, I think you will be happy either way.
I already made my decision, and I know it's expensive, but it'll take time for me to get the Soul of Chogokin Megazord, Dragonzord, and Titanus, so you ain't talking me out of it. Sorry.
I prefer the legacy over this version tbh
My biggest issue with it is the pieces that connect the shoulder/arms to the main body. its a very thin piece of plastic and one actually broke on mine forcing me to never touch or transform it to keep the arm loosely pegged in. I only ever keep it on display and one of the few times i decided to change it to Fighter mode to spice things up it just popped off
I had two hinges snap on my dragonzord and one on my megazord while transforming them for the first time. Super bummed.
@@sisuknight with theain megazord the sabertooth tiger's fang snapped off after about a week that one I just carefully super glued back in place. Its just a shame that they're so expensive but some parts feel super cheap
This helps!! Thanks
Thanks for an honest review. 👍 very enlightening.
I have the originals still.
SOC is more accurate for transformations.
Legacy is more accurate for stand alone Dragonzord.
So is it better to buy the SOC collection or the Legacy Collection?
Man, it's too hard to say. I keep hold of both versions. Here's some thoughts.
Legacy pros: A bit cheaper. Less reflective. Keep consistent with the Thunder and Ninja zords?
Legacy cons: Megazord is technically a recycled cheaper toy. The MegaDragonzord will likely give you some hassle. Dragonzord battle mode looks a bit off.
SOC pros: It's so pretty, great poseability, they've thought of everything!
SOC cons: Expense, a little 'too' nice to casually mess around with. Dragonzord too shiny and not perfectly engineered. Ultrazord is just legacy but nicer. (Kind of like how Legacy Megazord is just 2010 but nicer...)
Well its better than the legacy simply cause of the chest piece i guess its more accurate to the show it just looks off
The main reason for every one is money, they are to expensive for what they are worth 😂.
Can not agree more. The thing is, i have waited soo long for this to come from soc line, many say that soc is all about accuracy not about articulation. But look at soc gaogaigar, voltron, gunbuster... This is truly, a missed opportunity.
Not thought about patrion?
I don't think I'm 'big enough' for Patreon 🤠
@@powerrangertube there are smaller channels that have one
The eternal struggle with chrome...it looks gorgeous but it has terrible longevity. I hope the chrome on these guys is at least better at standing the test of time than my Transmetal Beast Wars figures...
I would be well upset to spend almost £200 on a collectors piece like that only to find a bunch of scuffs and scratches on it.
Bro,
People are getting ripped off by choice...
Trust me, this figure is far from accurate.
Please stop claiming a lot of these are "extremely screen accurate" It's just a stylized and nice looking set. The original 90s was the closest we got to a screen accurate megezord set.
What's your Instagram?
To much money