Eva Action Figures (including Rebuild) [1]

[EVA X]

Sorry to burst the bubble, but the zuriel figure in the pic above is gashapon-sized. I saw the whole ad in an issue of Hobby Japan the other day, and it's part of a collection of capsule toys that include evas 00,01,02, and 03. On a happier note, there will be several kubrick sets coming, including super-kawaii versions of zuriel in all four "modes"- coccoon, ribbon-arm, giant mouth, and half-GNR.

Darn...

[bladerj]

i'm really interested in getting the damashi version, my 02 revoltech just came but the damashi looks superior, i'll get them when they are available

[Electric Sachiel]

i'm really interested in getting the damashi version, my 02 revoltech just came but the damashi looks superior, i'll get them when they are available

I hear ya. There are some poses that the Revoltech Unit 02 simply cant seem to copy that the Robot Damashii version can do. Also the Robot Damashii version of Unit 02 seems to come with the Lightning Lance. You know that rifle bayonet weapon that Mari uses on Zereul before being blown away?

Got to get that!

[bladerj]

thats not lightning lance, its the needle rifle (same object tough),yeah i saw the proto and the damashi kit comes with everything the revo doesnt, like the knifes instead of buying another kit just to get it.

http://blog.hobbystock.jp/report/2009/10/tp0224.html

and they anounced eva 01 too, not much is show besides the eva but one picture spoiled a AT field breaching to come with it.

[Kaz]

^Unit 02 looks sooooo good. I mean, damn!
These probably cost like an hundred bucks though... So I think i'll pass this time.
BTW, do you guys know any sites the ship Revoltechs to Asia, or more specifically, Israel? Except eBay and Play-Asia.

[darthikari]

just got my eva 02, 05(movie version), and awakened 01 off of Amazon.com the other day. The florecent orange on the 01 gave me an idea, so I took a couple of pics of it under a blacklight...

first with a flash...

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then without...

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pretty awsome,no?

[Sailor Star Dust]

Mmkay, so I know there's the good idea of RTFT (Read The Fucking Thread) which I've done, but I still feel confused by the 2 versions out there of the awakened-version Eva-01 figure.

I know one is a Revoltech and one is by some other company (as well as the fact one version is more expensive than the other: One's about $25 or so, the other's about $40 to $60 IIRC), but could somebody please type up a post that discusses which version awakened Eva-01 figure is overall "better" than the other: the cheaper version or the more expensive one?

I might buy one of them at some point, but I'm not sure which one is more "worth it" considering the cost.

Thanks!

[felineki]

The non Revoltech one would be the SOC Spec. Those are the ones where you can remove all of the armor. Here's a link that has plenty of pics of the Spec awakened Eva-01.

[EVA X]

just got my eva 02, 05(movie version), and awakened 01 off of Amazon.com the other day. The florecent orange on the 01 gave me an idea, so I took a couple of pics of it under a blacklight...

first with a flash...

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then without...

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pretty awsome,no?

Awesome indeed, but...those hands just MURDER the figures for me. I don't see why they would change it from the revo wrist joint. Ok...so it looks more smooth and flows better. But with that, you sacrifice good strong wrists, that can hold weapons, and handle many poses.

[bladerj]

^Unit 02 looks sooooo good. I mean, damn!
These probably cost like an hundred bucks though... So I think i'll pass this time.
BTW, do you guys know any sites the ship Revoltechs to Asia, or more specifically, Israel? Except eBay and Play-Asia.

Israel moved to asia now ? Those damash robot are only 9 -10 bucks more expensive then the revoltech, definitely worth it. those spec stuff that are quite expensive, but they have die cast.

[Jesterhead]

I hear ya. There are some poses that the Revoltech Unit 02 simply cant seem to copy that the Robot Damashii version can do. Also the Robot Damashii version of Unit 02 seems to come with the Lightning Lance. You know that rifle bayonet weapon that Mari uses on Zereul before being blown away?

Got to get that!

Any sauce on the Lightning Lance? All I've seen Unit-02 with is the two prog knives and the crossbow that Asuka used.

I know I'll be getting all of these regardless lol.

[bladerj]

I hear ya. There are some poses that the Revoltech Unit 02 simply cant seem to copy that the Robot Damashii version can do. Also the Robot Damashii version of Unit 02 seems to come with the Lightning Lance. You know that rifle bayonet weapon that Mari uses on Zereul before being blown away?

Got to get that!

Any sauce on the Lightning Lance? All I've seen Unit-02 with is the two prog knives and the crossbow that Asuka used.

I know I'll be getting all of these regardless lol.

kaworu eva problably if its ever made, but only expect that when the next movie is released, since not even revoltech got to build it.

btw......i just opened my eva02 box, and man......what a disapointment, i knew it was small, but, its sooooo smalll, you guys clearly have girly hands.

[Electric Sachiel]

Any sauce on the Lightning Lance? All I've seen Unit-02 with is the two prog knives and the crossbow that Asuka used.

I know I'll be getting all of these regardless lol.

In early photos shown back in August and September at the Wonderfest (toy show in Japan) all of Unit 02's accessories were shown in detail. These included that Lightning Lance (Gun with spear) accessory. Something the Revoltech figure doesn't have. Take a look at this link and you'll see the picture of the accessories. Sourced from Hobbystock Japan's blog.


[url]http://blog.hobbystock.jp/report/2009/10/tp0224.html[/url]

Mmkay, so I know there's the good idea of RTFT (Read The Fucking Thread) which I've done, but I still feel confused by the 2 versions out there of the awakened-version Eva-01 figure.

I know one is a Revoltech and one is by some other company (as well as the fact one version is more expensive than the other: One's about $25 or so, the other's about $40 to $60 IIRC), but could somebody please type up a post that discusses which version awakened Eva-01 figure is overall "better" than the other: the cheaper version or the more expensive one?

I might buy one of them at some point, but I'm not sure which one is more "worth it" considering the cost.

Thanks!

I see. Well there are many pros and cons to both figures that will undoubtedly force you to think it through a bit more. There are two "Awakening" Eva Unit 01 figures currently on the market right now.

The Bandai Chogokin Unit 01 Spec Awakening version and the Revoltech Awakening Unit 01 figure. Both have very different price points for obvious reasons. The Bandai figure is made out of diecast armour pieces and core body. While the Revoltech figure is all plastic and pvc material.

The following Pros and Cons for each figure.


Bandai Chogokin Eva Unit 01 Awakening:


Pros:

-Its Metal and therefore shiny
-Larger more sturdy figure-good joints that arent too fragile
-Working entry plug in spine
-NERV HQ Pyramid included (acts as a figure stand)
-Nice details in Unit 01's teeth
-Unit 01's red core is exposed and looks fantastic
-The Eva can be displayed with or without its amour restraints


Cons:

-More expensive than the Revoltech figure (Be prepared to spend over $70
-The body shape of the Eva is not film accurate and looks more akin to the Eva designs from the original NGE (broad shoulders and skinny torso)
-The Eva's eyes are not bulging enough like in the film
-Armour pieces obscure the teeth too much-makes the figure look like an old man with shrivelled up lips.
-Somewhat top heavy and can pose a problem with posing
-The Halo is a bit small and seems to look more like crystal or glass than a halo
-The glowing AT field arm is there but cannot be detached. No accessories to show an armless battle damaged Unit 01
-Armour restricts movement and poseability for the figure signifcantly
-It is not as flexible as the Revoltechs that’s for sure!!!


Revoltech Unit 01 “Awakening Version”:


Pros:
-A film accurate depiction of Unit 01 with correct proportions in the eyes, torso and rest of the body
-Features great poseability options thanks to the Revoltech joints
-Comes with a wide range of accessories (pallet gun, umbilical cable, halo, extra hands, stand, eye laser beam, extra head, storage container for storing said accessories)
-Extra arms to show Unit 01 with its AT field arm and cut off arm
-Features awesome grosteque teeth showing beyond the armour bindings.
-Is relatively small and takes up little space on your shelf or desk
-Despite its size features great looking sculpting details
-Shiny thanks to nice paint jobs.

Cons:
-Figure can be somewhat fragile especially its horn and shoulder bindings
-Does not feature Unit 01’s red core
-Some paintslop and paint job details can vary in quality from figure to figure
-Somewhat top heavy and is hard to pose in standing position without stand

kaworu eva problably if its ever made, but only expect that when the next movie is released, since not even revoltech got to build it.
btw......i just opened my eva02 box, and man......what a disapointment, i knew it was small, but, its sooooo smalll, you guys clearly have girly hands.

You clearly have never dealt with Japanese gashapon figures before. The Japanese collector prefers small figures anyways. I would say the sculpting and poseability is still great so whats to complain about? Girly hands? I suppose you have bear paws for hands?

[bladerj]

You clearly have never dealt with Japanese gashapon figures before. The Japanese collector prefers small figures anyways. I would say the sculpting and poseability is still great so whats to complain about? Girly hands? I suppose you have bear paws for hands?

Thats true after those planes, this is my first Japanese toy,but i mean all reviews with hands made the figure look bigger, either that or mine came with the head squished, becouse its the only complaint i have the head is too thin, i got lucky cos mine the paint is superb, no smuges or mispaint, well a little out of the mark line on the arm but at least its uniform so it doesnt look like a mistake.

[Jesterhead]

Thanks for the like ES, all of Unit-02's extras look great!!!

[bladerj]

So, owners of uni02 i have a question, is the head really that thin ?
also was the middle torso suposed to be that loose ?

[Sailor Star Dust]

felineki and Electric Sachiel: Thanks for your input, it helped!

[Electric Sachiel]

So, owners of uni02 i have a question, is the head really that thin ?
also was the middle torso suposed to be that loose ?

Well.....generally Unit 02 and other figures in the Eva Revoltech toy line do have heads that are of similar width. There should be nothing wrong with it. If you need to have a comparison between the figure you have and the one i have take a look at the review i posted in this thread a bit earlier. It should give you more in-sight into whether or not the head is still thin or not.

Also as for the torso....i guess you mean the white piece that covers the revoltech joint for the figure's mid-section. Yeah its supposed to be that lose. All the new Eva Revoltech figures that have come out recently to promote Evangelion 2.0 have this loosey goosey piece. Its supposed to be lose to provide for more articulation while obscuring the revoltech joint and preserving the overall sleek look of the Eva.

You can see from the pics below that the earlier Revoltech Unit 02 Evas didnt have this extra piece to cover the Revoltech joint. Thus the joint sticks out like a sore thumb.

felineki and Electric Sachiel: Thanks for your input, it helped!

No problem. Glad it helped a lot. Just curious, but after looking through the links and my post, which figure are you leaning towards getting? The Revoltech Unit 01 or the Bandai Chogokin Unit 01?

[Joseph the PRPD]

Rebuild Unit-02 looks so awesome!

[Sailor Star Dust]

Electric Sachiel: I'm probably going to order the Revoltech Eva-01 because she's cheaper and more film accurate than her pricier counterpart. Dunno when I'd order her (summer maybe?) I just hope Amazon will have it and such, though if she's at Fanime for a decent price I might nab her there.

My main concern is that because the Revoltech Asuka I have had an arm and leg come off (I didn't even move her in a weird way or anything!), the Webuild Revoltech Eva-01 would be just as fragile. Hopefully this would could be taken better care of.