The official Soul of Chogokin thread
I know we're a few SOC fans here, but let's see if we can convert even more people to the greatness of Bandai die-cast super robots.
I remember first being pro-Transformers and anti-everything else. That was until Spencer (A3U) presented me a few non-HasTak transforming mechas from other lines.
I first bought GX-28 Xabungle. It was a small one, but it was also an inexpensive way to test the line. I was instantly hooked. Cool die-cast parts, nifty transformation, articulation, tons of accessories... and it felt expensive, which was important to me. When I successively got Combattler V, Voltes V, Zambot 3 and Dancougar, I got more and more impressed. Now, I'm probably more excited by new SOC figures than new Transformers. Too bad they only produced a few each years (but at that price, it might be a good thing)... Ideon, Gunbuster and Voltes V are my 3 favorites.
Now, I'm really looking forward getting Iron Gear and Reideen. I have the GD-09R DX version of Reideen (pretty much a copy of the original DX toy from the '70s, only slightly bigger and different colors) and I love the egyptian vibe. A fully transforming and articulated version can only mean heaven!
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