>250mm
>70,000 yen
Why?
>>5592755
>Black Getter
Not even surprising.
>>5592755
Fucking Studio Halfeye
Getter toys in general are completely fucked. SRC Shin Getter is shit, the revoltechs have all doubled in price, and most everything else is +100 bucks, usually in the 300-1000$ range.
Also we didn't get any worthwhile Neo Getter or Getter Go toys aside from revoltech.
>>5592755
just get the revo :^)
>120mm
>23000 yen
Seriously, how is this acceptable?
Nice, a Studio HalfEye thread. Though I suppose that Escaflowne one counted too...
You guys see this yet?
>>5593465
Looks like ass
>>5593547
I'll get the Getter 1 if it's around the 100$ range.
Sadly that doesn't seem to be the case, so more money for me I guess.
>>5592755
Anyone have Evolution Toy's Getter Dragon? the only experience I've had with the company was Jeeg, who's a little disappointing for such an expensive figure
>>5592755
>>5593460
Getter 2 looks like ass, but I kinda like this lanky Black Getter. It looks sorta reimagined in a wonky old-school robot style. Like sorta Tezuka-ish.
>>5593465
This looks rad.
Anyway OP, to answer your question...Studio Halfeye is an extremely small operation doing extremely small runs of toys. On top of that, they are quite possibly the most brilliant engineers in the toy biz, known for their "Perfect Change" figures which are capable of extremely complex/show-accurate transformations. One of the best examples of their mad genius is Perfect Drive Change Godannar. I don't know shit about this series, but I do know that this toy is capable of changing from red to blue WITHOUT partsforming, and it also contains a fully articulated figure folded up within its chest cavity!
tl;dr: with Halfeye you are paying for some genius-level engineering and transformations, from a tiny team, in a tiny run of toys. All of these things stack up pricewise.
>>5593677
Also, probably the WORST decision I ever made, was scoffing at the $80 pricetag on Sentinel's Black Getter and passing on it. I still think it's the best looking Black Getter ever made, and it's ridiculously out of my pricerange now.
>>5593678
I wouldn't be too hard on myself, those proportions look horrid. Kinda regret not being able to get the SRC though
>>5593678
>I still think it's the best looking Black Getter ever made
It definitely is. How much is it worth now?
>>5593677
One of the reasons I dig SHE so much is because the design work is (to my knowledge) all done by one guy, Hajime Takashima. He's on my "list of people to meet before I die" list, right alongside Masami Obari.
>>5592755
Because until recently no other company could offer transformable getters, and even now the only alternative is a chibi.
>>5593692
>"list of people to meet before I die"
Or before THEY die. Remember Fewture's doc robot ;_;
>>5593547
They transform. OP's can even do all three robots with the same ships. There's only one other toy in existence that does that and it came like 15 years after Halfeye's. It's obvious with the way they designed the current simple change line though, that they intend to make a new triple changer.
>>5593759
>They transform
I know but I don't care, they look awful. Getter is an impossible design to engineer into a transformable figure.
>>5593787
Well, fine, you don't care, but for all the people who DO, Halfeye exists and is making small quantities of product to satisfy their needs.
The thing that eats me up about SHE is how fragile they are. You'd think with the exorbitant prices attached to them they'd be made out of HQ plastic.
>>5593867
Well, resin is high quality, it's just kinda brittle. My Simple Change Dragonkaiser survived a ton of manhandling due to its fiddly transformation (though of course I was being far more careful than usual with it).
>>5593873
Er, I suppose that should be "as a result of its fiddly transformation"
>>5593796
They still look awful.
>>5593677
>SHE
>genius-level engineering
There's a difference between smart engineering and "if we throw enough parts it'll eventually work"
>>5593927
It's a good thing they don't do that then.
>>5593928
>70,000 yen
>they don't do that
okay
>>5593936
But they don't, their figures have numerous parts for a reason.
>>5593939
So they threw enough parts at it until it worked. Smart engineering is more for less.
>>5593941
No, that's cutting corners.
>>5593942
>more is always better
Let me guess, public educated American?
>>5593944
Let me guess, you collect Transformers?
>>5593945
Of course, HasTak is currently the master of making transforming toys on a budget. I also collect SoCs, Valkyries, and build GunPla.
Broaden your understanding, anon.
>>5593927
>Questioning SHE engineering
Ok...
>>5593949
>Of course, HasTak is currently the master of making transforming toys on a budget
Yeah, because they constantly compromise engineering and detail in numerous ways to keep costs down. Not to mention they're running a bigger operation, much like Bandai. Of course they'll be able to produce things at a cheaper cost than a small company making resin kits by hand.
I'm sure if Takashima worked on something for Bandai, it would be at the exact same level as SHE's releases in terms of parts count and complexity. The only difference would be the materials used and lower production cost.
>>5593958
Are you implying the helmet delivery thing is some amazing feat of engineering? MP Star Saber accomplishes the same thing and the way the legs on Valks are delivered are also of a similar concept.
>>5593961
If Takashima worked for Bandai, I'd guess that they would reign in his parts count.
Engineering isn't just how complex and numerous part there are. It's that and taking into account mold placement, paint apps, materials, play pattern, and how those factors affect the final product. Paint rub being an example of when the way that play and paint apps interact is overlooked.
>>5593994
>It's that and taking into account mold placement, paint apps, materials, play pattern, and how those factors affect the final product
But that's what SHE does, have you ever actually handled any of their stuff? Also, their pieces have no real play pattern, as they are not meant for play.
>>5593969
Broaden your understanding, anon
>>5594000
>But that's what SHE does, have you ever actually handled any of their stuff?
No, I might track down a Might Gaine if Bandai never gets around to it though. Most of the aesthetic compromises they make are a bit off putting for the cost of their products.
>their pieces have no real play pattern,
Seeing as they transform, their play pattern is transforming.
>>5594009
But they aren't toys - no play intended. They transform, sure, but that would be like saying the play pattern of a folding chair is to unfold.
>>5594007
Okay, if that little drill and brain dome isn't partsformed, that's cool. I will also concede that if that's how the helmet attaches in the show the animators were kind of clever with the foresight.
>>5594013
We must be getting caught up on semantics. I use play pattern to mean how the consumer interacts with the toy. I don't see how they aren't toys.
>>5594017
The brain dome does partsform, but when you consider that Lagann is around the size of a penny it would be pretty much impossible to make the dome not partsform and have the drill be internal as well.
Here's a video of the transformation, if you like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah_lA6wy5yU
>>5594023
You have to look at them more as "art pieces" than toys. I know that sounds kinda pretentious, but they truly are not, at least not when compared to other action figures.
When you consider that most of the time you have to loosen and tighten a screw when moving a piece so as to not break anything, they lose that toyetic factor and become something else. At least that's how I see it, and is what their website alludes to.
>>5594023
They're generally too fragile to play with and do not conform to toy regulations, as they explain on their about page, and should not be mistaken for toys. They're functional display pieces.
>>5594034
>You have to look at them more as "art pieces" than toys.
I can understand this sentiment, but I don't fully agree with it as toy and art piece isn't mutually exclusive.
>you have to loosen and tighten a screw when moving a piece so as to not break anything
This would remedied by mass production level materials and assembly. I would like to see how the SHE guy does on a retail toy. I'm still hoping for that SoC Escaflowne.
>>5594080
That would be very interesting if true. And thanks for reminding me I need to get a SoC Gunbuster you motherfucker.
>>5594034
Man. I'm very precise about what I spend my money on and I thought TTGL was very meh, but goddamn do I want this thing.
>>5594094
Get your body ready for the Chouginga they're working on
>>5594095
>second worst GL form
Eugh, no thanks.
>>5594097
3p companies go for a certain level of playability though, at least usually. Studio HalfEye makes no attempt to. For me, that coupled with the way they are meant to be handled takes them out of the toy classification.
>>5594100
If the creator has no interest in creating toys then I will capitulate, but I don't see why we would be discussing them on the toy board if that were the case.
Personally, I feel that saying it's not a toy is too much of a cop out to excuse parts of the product. I think anything you physically interact with and manipulate for the purposes of entertainment could be considered a toy if the intention of the creator is such. I would think that the SHE kits fit into that category.
>>5594106
I definitely get where you're coming from. Though, I still don't think there's anything that needs to be excused. SHE makes crazy complex transformations because that's the only way to meet their no-compromise standard - barring their Simple Change series, but thats a slightly different story.
Anyway, it's been fun but I really must be getting to sleep. Always happy to talk about my favorite manufacturer.
>>5594118
I feel like some high end manufacturers are almost embarrassed by being labeled as a toy company. They have to add and change terms. Call it an art piece, collectors item, high end toy, high end collectible, prop replica, whatever. I don't think toy should be held to reverence or contempt.
Good night, anon. It's always fun to have discussions with people who don't agree.
>>5593350
This, the Revo is pretty much the best Black Getter figure out there that won't rape your wallet
>>5592832
>the revoltechs have all doubled in price
Really? I thought I saw unopened ones going on Mandarake for a reasonable price a while back. Is Revo Getter Go worth a pick up?
>>5594461
>Is Revo Getter Go worth a pick up?
Yessss. It's the best Revo Getter by far.
>>5594461
Yes. He has lots of looseness issues, but aside from that he's amazing
>Sentinel Getter getting a rerelease
Neato
>>5595176
I hope they'll reissue that GL...
>>5595176
Never thought I'd see this day. Gonna have to pass on classic Red since I already have the above average SRC, but Black Getter is a must.
Looking forward to Ryoma too
>>5595188
>my hazubando getting a figure
Yessss. My only issues are the size and not being the Shin vs. Neo or Manga design, but seeing as the Robots are from Armageddon I suppose it's fine.
Links:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-018303&page=top
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-018301&page=rt_11
>>5595235
eye-sculpt isn't level but damned if I didn't order both getters and him
>>5595192
>having Ryoma as your husbando
Do you want to die or something?
>>5595263
SvN Ryoma is just tsundere, anon.
>>5595186
You know what? Caved in and bought both. Might have to cancel some other stuff but if you fags aren't just using me on these guys' quality it will be worth it.
>>5595419
>using
*rusing, fuck me
>>5595176
THREAD THEME:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifikhPBU6o
>>5595541
Nah, more like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71wG9uLaMLQ
>>5595565
If they make Sentinels of the other Getters or getter forms i might start cumming uncontrollably.
Dayum niggas... Both Getters sold out on AmiAmi already.
Looks like a lot of people regretted not getting them the first time around. I hope my HLJ order isn't a classic HLJ oversell. "Sorry we don't have this in stock, but you can keep waiting in case it does! =^)"
>>5595582
>"Sorry we don't have this in stock, but you can keep waiting in case it does! =^)"
If this happens I will actually kill myself
Don't they cancel orders if they run out of stock?
>>5595588
I've ordered from them about a total of 5 times. Two separate orders they've said that to me. They were pre orders and there wasn't any "low stock" or back order on anything.
>>5595235
That Ryoma is surprisingly affordable. Sucks that the Benkei / Musashi apparently won't be articulated. Seriously what the hell?
>>5595593
Wait, so the items were in stock when they came out and they still made you wait? Or they didn't warn you that the preorders were almost gone?
>>5595597
Nope. When they released, no shipment notice for two weeks, then they said "We don't know when and if they will be in stock. Feel free to cancel or continue waiting."
>>5595601
Brutal. Did you still have to pay for it?
>>5595612
Nah. But it's really fucking annoying. They need to do like AmiAmi and once the item reaches a certain quantity ordered automatically close it. That should be just a standard thing for all online stores. It's 2016 for god's sake.
>>5595618
Yeah, I honestly thought that would be common practice at this point.
Well, now to worry all summer vacation about whether or not my order will go through.
>>5595582
m- maybe they're making this batch to order?
Fuck, missed red. Hopefully more orders open up soon.
Black is still available at HLJ.
>>5595658
Don't forget, while most Riobot become on discount from 30 to 50% off within a month or so, the Getter 1 and Black Getter were two that never got into the bargain bin and were sold out the first week upon release.
>>5595658
I ordered both and have both Threezero Getters coming in too.
>>5595683
Same thing happened with Metamor-Force Dancouga, unfortunately.
>>5595658
Yesss red back up on HLJ.
I've already got this guy pre-ordered, so I only preordered black getter
I hope I don't regret buying both...
>>5596113
Just to be sure; you are aware that is a vinyl statue, right?
>>5596194
yes
I hope I don't get banned.
>>5596225
Sorry Anon, your time on /toy/ is ogre
>>5595694
Dancouga was a mixed bag due to widely reported joint breakage with the shoulder. It did get a short run of price drops at Hobby search and HLJ bargain sales.
>>5596650
Not sure if the real type colour version will fix it.
>>5595181
maybe for next year, since it's GL's 10th anniversary...
and maybe they will give news about fucking lazengann
>>5596677
>since it's GL's 10th anniversary
Oh god.
>>5595192
My sibling of african descent.
But honestly, I'm also happy we're getting more figures of pilots to go with their robots. I hope they do well enough that companies see that people with but them.
I regret not getting the Getter 1 SRC during HLJ's sale bug time though.
>>5596819
My only worry is that he won't be in scale with my SHF Master Asia. Given, aster is probably taller anyway but still.
>I regret not getting the Getter 1 SRC during HLJ's sale bug time though.
It's a pretty neat figure but I'm certain the Sentinel will be better, so no worries.
>>5596844
Well, yeah, he definitely won't. Master Asia is close to 6" tall, Ryoma will be just under 4".
>>5596891
>Ryoma will be as tall as Megaman
holy shit my autism is off the charts right now
>>5596844
You're assuming I'm not too poorfag for the sentinel.
Nice dubs btw
>>5596982
The whole line is 4 inches dude
>>5597098
A- Anon...
In that case, the SRC is still pretty inexpensive so it shouldn't be hard getting it.
>>5597101
I know.
>tfw 2 instances of your holy grail are up on YJA
>tfw they both started at $400+
>tfw people are already willing to bid on one that's over $800
Oh Dangaioh, you will be mine someday. But not today.
>>5598030
And I thought they were fucking batshit with that MSRP....
>>5594098
But it's arguably the coolest looking one, though, faggot
>Those giant shoulder drills for positive space
>Those glasses
Does anyone have the SRC Dai-Guard? If so, is he as hard to pose as he looks?
