The Mazinger Z Thread

[Timz]

Since Mazinger is a pretty popular figure and has some notable follow-up shows and also supporting characters, I thought to make a thread for discussion on what they produce regarding figures and the like for one of the most iconic mech robots in anime history.

Chogokin new info:

[king_ghidorah]

I'm kind of thinking of getting a Mazinger Z figure if for no other reason than how iconic the design is. Cool idea for a thread.

[Timz]

[klen7]

Marmit has a release coming soon:

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/9337.html


and its part of the giant series so it clocks in at around 14.5 inches tall

[Alpha OTS]

I remember when I was looking to buy a Mazinger figure, I was a little confused by everything that was released, what was available, what was best, etc. Its still a little confusing. I eventually settled on one of the many Chogokin releases, the GX-01R. Its the original design and has all the main doo-dad gizmos(jetscrander with launcher, elbow drill missile launchers or rocket punch launchers, abdomen missile punch launcher, ironcutter fists). I didn't like that it didn't have a plider with bendable wings and instead had three pliders, one with hover wings out, another with hover wings folded for docking, and yet another jet plider just because. Heh, I just noticed that the jet plider can dock, but you have to remove the wings. It has a nice display stand to hold all the accessories too. Its a really nice set and the figure itself has some serious weight to it.

That said, my childhood's more familiar with Tranzor Z than Mazinger Z.

edit: How about a pic?

[Shin_Edda_Robo!!!!!]

Mazinger Z thread? Then I guess Grendizer is kosher right?

[Timz]

yeah Grendizer is kosher.

Aphrodite update...
ThreeZero version:

http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/%E6%B0% ... %EF%BC%81/

Bandai version:

http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/bandai- ... %E5%BF%B5/

and Mazinger Z update...
http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/bandai- ... %E9%80%B1/

[mr.negativity]

Mazinger Z Anime Gets Film Adaptation For 45th Anniversary

http://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/press/detail.php?id=558

[mr.negativity]