CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images
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CM's Corp have posted new color images of their upcoming Ginrai figure. The figure will come with an additional head to give the figure his Hi-Q appearance from Marvel comics. Take a look at the new color images below.
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Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356442)
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:03am CST
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:03am CST
How many people plan to buy a male doll ??? 
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356447)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:08am CST
There are plenty. 12" GI JOE collectors buy lots of 'dolls'.
And there are many fans of character action figures male or female.
This is not my cup of tea, but I do like the Minerva.
Posted by Tigertrack on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:08am CST
Rated X wrote:How many people plan to buy a male doll ???
There are plenty. 12" GI JOE collectors buy lots of 'dolls'.
And there are many fans of character action figures male or female.
This is not my cup of tea, but I do like the Minerva.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356468)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:54am CST
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:54am CST
I don't know about any dolls but I would like to see eventually a pic of what Takara Kicker would look like next this guy. I mean I know he will be much larger in size but just on looks alone 
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356508)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 9th, 2012 @ 12:39pm CST
Women would call them "dolls"
Men call them "Action Figures"
For further education I'd suggest you look into S.H. FiguArts, S.I.C., or even D-Arts figures
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 9th, 2012 @ 12:39pm CST
Rated X wrote:How many people plan to buy a male doll ???
Women would call them "dolls"
Men call them "Action Figures"
For further education I'd suggest you look into S.H. FiguArts, S.I.C., or even D-Arts figures
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356607)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 9th, 2012 @ 7:14pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on March 9th, 2012 @ 7:14pm CST
@ Rated X
This is getting old with your "doll" fetish again. 
But if you wanna get a "rise" from one and tick off them uptight sexually repressed idiots from Florida try this instead
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
and
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
You can actually strip off their costumes.
This is getting old with your "doll" fetish again. But if you wanna get a "rise" from one and tick off them uptight sexually repressed idiots from Florida try this instead
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
and
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
You can actually strip off their costumes.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356642)
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:26pm CST
No, male collectors call them "action figures" to sugarcoat the truth.
Men call them "dolls".
It may be expensive, based off a boys cartoon, and look great in a man cave, but it's still a doll.
My name aint, Willy Wonka. I dont sugarcoat s**t.
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:26pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rated X wrote:How many people plan to buy a male doll ???
Women would call them "dolls"
Men call them "Action Figures"
For further education I'd suggest you look into S.H. FiguArts, S.I.C., or even D-Arts figures
No, male collectors call them "action figures" to sugarcoat the truth.
Men call them "dolls".
It may be expensive, based off a boys cartoon, and look great in a man cave, but it's still a doll.
My name aint, Willy Wonka. I dont sugarcoat s**t.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356646)
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:41pm CST
Those actually look pretty cool. But as I clearly stated before, the hispanic population in south Florida is very family oriented and protective of their daughters. Having a bunch of erotic young looking dolls in your house will just make people talk s**t about you. I know in some parts of middle America, anything goes from incest to polygamy. But not in Miami.
I am by no means saying you or anyone on this forum do such things. Im just being honest. It's kind of like putting a Jessica Rabbit doll in youre living room and saying youre an cartoon fan.
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:41pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:@ Rated X
But if you wanna get a "rise" from one and tick off them uptight sexually repressed idiots from Florida try this instead
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
and
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
You can actually strip off their costumes.
Those actually look pretty cool. But as I clearly stated before, the hispanic population in south Florida is very family oriented and protective of their daughters. Having a bunch of erotic young looking dolls in your house will just make people talk s**t about you. I know in some parts of middle America, anything goes from incest to polygamy. But not in Miami.
I am by no means saying you or anyone on this forum do such things. Im just being honest. It's kind of like putting a Jessica Rabbit doll in youre living room and saying youre an cartoon fan.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356649)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:42pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on March 9th, 2012 @ 9:42pm CST
Doll
A doll is a toy of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Dolls being used as toys was documented in Greece around 100AD. They have been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany going back to the 15th century. With industrialization and the appearance of new materials like porcelain and plastic, dolls were increasingly mass produced. During the 20th century dolls became increasingly popular as collectibles.
Action figure
An action figure is a posable character figurine, made of plastic or other materials, and often based upon characters from a film, comic book, video game, or television program. These action figures are usually marketed towards boys and male collectors. Redressable action figures are sometimes called action dolls [1] to distinguish them from those with all or most of the clothes molded on.
It is argued that action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere.[2] While most commonly marketed as a children's toy, the action figure has gained wide acceptance as an adult collector item. In such a case, the item may be produced and designed on the assumption it will be bought solely for display.
from wiki
A doll is a toy of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Dolls being used as toys was documented in Greece around 100AD. They have been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany going back to the 15th century. With industrialization and the appearance of new materials like porcelain and plastic, dolls were increasingly mass produced. During the 20th century dolls became increasingly popular as collectibles.
Action figure
An action figure is a posable character figurine, made of plastic or other materials, and often based upon characters from a film, comic book, video game, or television program. These action figures are usually marketed towards boys and male collectors. Redressable action figures are sometimes called action dolls [1] to distinguish them from those with all or most of the clothes molded on.
It is argued that action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere.[2] While most commonly marketed as a children's toy, the action figure has gained wide acceptance as an adult collector item. In such a case, the item may be produced and designed on the assumption it will be bought solely for display.
from wiki
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356657)
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 10:04pm CST
Here are some posable character figurines that are all geared toward boys and male collectors. So I guess you would consider them "action figures" too ???
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 10:04pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:Doll
A doll is a toy of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Dolls being used as toys was documented in Greece around 100AD. They have been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany going back to the 15th century. With industrialization and the appearance of new materials like porcelain and plastic, dolls were increasingly mass produced. During the 20th century dolls became increasingly popular as collectibles.
Action figure
An action figure is a posable character figurine, made of plastic or other materials, and often based upon characters from a film, comic book, video game, or television program. These action figures are usually marketed towards boys and male collectors. Redressable action figures are sometimes called action dolls [1] to distinguish them from those with all or most of the clothes molded on.
It is argued that action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere.[2] While most commonly marketed as a children's toy, the action figure has gained wide acceptance as an adult collector item. In such a case, the item may be produced and designed on the assumption it will be bought solely for display.
from wiki
Here are some posable character figurines that are all geared toward boys and male collectors. So I guess you would consider them "action figures" too ???
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356660)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 9th, 2012 @ 10:10pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on March 9th, 2012 @ 10:10pm CST
Read the definition from my previous post ad infinitum.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356684)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 9th, 2012 @ 11:10pm CST
People buy toys of the characters they like. And, IMHO, Ginrai was the greatest Autobot leader of all the Autobot leaders in the entire Generation 1 era. That's right, I said it. The greatest Generation 1 Autobot commander was a "Puny Fleshling".
Do you really think that the term "doll" is appropriate for such human toys as G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, Action Man, DC superheros, Marvel superheroes, LEGO people, He-Man, the Simpsons, Family Guy, etc., even when they're made out of plastic and have no soft, felt material buolt into them?
Why, did you also cry "foul" when Kicker got his own toys in Energon?
Or how about Ga'Mede, who came with e-Hobby Magnificus?
Or even Jack, Miko, and Raf?
In fact, as I have told you time and again, Minerva and Ginrai, in these forms, ARE. NOT! HUMAN!!!!
Honestly, in the words of someone on TFWiki, it's people like you who take your "manly, tough, not-at-all-nerdy, children's-toy-collecting, kid's-cartoon-watching hobby way too seriously."
And even in regards to Minerva, there's nothing erotic about a girl whose body (minus her head) is made up entirely of robot parts and has nothing to reveal on her body.
Why, most fanmade Arcee toys look more erotic than CM Corp's Minerva figure.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 9th, 2012 @ 11:10pm CST
That is such a narrow-minded, sexist, and offensive thing to say.Rated X wrote:How many people plan to buy a male doll ???
People buy toys of the characters they like. And, IMHO, Ginrai was the greatest Autobot leader of all the Autobot leaders in the entire Generation 1 era. That's right, I said it. The greatest Generation 1 Autobot commander was a "Puny Fleshling".
Rated X, what is your problem with human toys?Rated X wrote:No, male collectors call them "action figures" to sugarcoat the truth.
Men call them "dolls".
It may be expensive, based off a boys cartoon, and look great in a man cave, but it's still a doll.
My name aint, Willy Wonka. I dont sugarcoat s**t.
Do you really think that the term "doll" is appropriate for such human toys as G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, Action Man, DC superheros, Marvel superheroes, LEGO people, He-Man, the Simpsons, Family Guy, etc., even when they're made out of plastic and have no soft, felt material buolt into them?
Why, did you also cry "foul" when Kicker got his own toys in Energon?
Or how about Ga'Mede, who came with e-Hobby Magnificus?
Or even Jack, Miko, and Raf?
In fact, as I have told you time and again, Minerva and Ginrai, in these forms, ARE. NOT! HUMAN!!!!
Honestly, in the words of someone on TFWiki, it's people like you who take your "manly, tough, not-at-all-nerdy, children's-toy-collecting, kid's-cartoon-watching hobby way too seriously."
Ask yourself good and well how any of this applies at all to Ginrai, who is the main topic that we're discussing here.Rated X wrote:Those actually look pretty cool. But as I clearly stated before, the hispanic population in south Florida is very family oriented and protective of their daughters. Having a bunch of erotic young looking dolls in your house will just make people talk s**t about you. I know in some parts of middle America, anything goes from incest to polygamy. But not in Miami.
I am by no means saying you or anyone on this forum do such things. Im just being honest. It's kind of like putting a Jessica Rabbit doll in youre living room and saying youre an cartoon fan.
And even in regards to Minerva, there's nothing erotic about a girl whose body (minus her head) is made up entirely of robot parts and has nothing to reveal on her body.
Why, most fanmade Arcee toys look more erotic than CM Corp's Minerva figure.
And not a single one of those four fall into the same category of toy as this Ginrai figure does. Nice try, but no cigar.Rated X wrote:Here are some posable character figurines that are all geared toward boys and male collectors. So I guess you would consider them "action figures" too ???
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356693)
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 11:29pm CST
Posted by Rated X on March 9th, 2012 @ 11:29pm CST
Yall gotta understand, I may be a serious Transformer collector, but I still grew up hanging out in the hood. You cant take that mentality out of my system. It's a way of life. And you dont have to go to the hood to find sexist mentalities. Just turn on CNN and watch right wing politicians.
As far as my hate for "human" toys, I always saw robots as the "cool" alternitve. 1980's GI joe was cool too because they were small unlike the 60's versions that could go side by side with your sisters Barbies.
As far as my hate for "human" toys, I always saw robots as the "cool" alternitve. 1980's GI joe was cool too because they were small unlike the 60's versions that could go side by side with your sisters Barbies.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356702)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 9th, 2012 @ 11:44pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 9th, 2012 @ 11:44pm CST
Well, what's it gonna take for you to realize that not all "action figures" are of "non-human beings"? Because that's a very foolish way to think.Rated X wrote:Yall gotta understand, I may be a serious Transformer collector, but I still grew up hanging out in the hood. You cant take that mentality out of my system. It's a way of life. And you dont have to go to the hood to find sexist mentalities. Just turn on CNN and watch right wing politicians.
As far as my hate for "human" toys, I always saw robots as the "cool" alternitve. 1980's GI joe was cool too because they were small unlike the 60's versions that could go side by side with your sisters Barbies.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356710)
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:23am CST
I never said they were. I just believe any human figure the size of a Barbie or larger is a doll no matter how many points of articulation it has. Call it ignorant, but you gotta draw the line somewhere between the two. From a childs perspective, the bigger it is, the more cuddly it becomes. Just for kicks, if the Ginrai toy was the size of a small infant, would you still classify it as an action figure ???
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:23am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Well, what's it gonna take for you to realize that not all "action figures" are of "non-human beings"? Because that's a very foolish way to think.Rated X wrote:Yall gotta understand, I may be a serious Transformer collector, but I still grew up hanging out in the hood. You cant take that mentality out of my system. It's a way of life. And you dont have to go to the hood to find sexist mentalities. Just turn on CNN and watch right wing politicians.
As far as my hate for "human" toys, I always saw robots as the "cool" alternitve. 1980's GI joe was cool too because they were small unlike the 60's versions that could go side by side with your sisters Barbies.
I never said they were. I just believe any human figure the size of a Barbie or larger is a doll no matter how many points of articulation it has. Call it ignorant, but you gotta draw the line somewhere between the two. From a childs perspective, the bigger it is, the more cuddly it becomes. Just for kicks, if the Ginrai toy was the size of a small infant, would you still classify it as an action figure ???
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356713)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:32am CST
And just for kicks, suppose they gave a human Pretender Shell to the G1 Fortress Maximus toy. Not a shell for the head robot like what they did for Grand Maximus, but a shell for the full 2-foot tall citybot.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:32am CST
Not if it doesn't have any soft material or removable clothing like a doll usually has.Rated X wrote:I never said they were. I just believe any human figure the size of a Barbie or larger is a doll no matter how many points of articulation it has. Call it ignorant, but you gotta draw the line somewhere between the two.
That would hurt with these figures. What with all thier rough edging and sharp, pointy, robotic body builds.Rated X wrote:From a childs perspective, the bigger it is, the more cuddly it becomes.
As a generalizing term? Yes. But for a more specific term, for something that large, I'd call it a "statue", or a "display piece". An articulated statue, but a statue nonetheless.Rated X wrote:Just for kicks, if the Ginrai toy was the size of a small infant, would you still classify it as an action figure ???
And just for kicks, suppose they gave a human Pretender Shell to the G1 Fortress Maximus toy. Not a shell for the head robot like what they did for Grand Maximus, but a shell for the full 2-foot tall citybot.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356718)
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:48am CST
Not sure what I would call it. If it was a giant alien shell with claws or a dragon tail, I would probally love it. If it was a shell that looked like Sergant Slaughter, I would be horrorfied. As a kid, the last thing I wanted to play with were humans because I was a human. Didnt seem that exciting to me. I wanted to play with things that are out of this world. (but thats just me)
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:48am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Not if it doesn't have any soft material or removable clothing like a doll usually has.Rated X wrote:I never said they were. I just believe any human figure the size of a Barbie or larger is a doll no matter how many points of articulation it has. Call it ignorant, but you gotta draw the line somewhere between the two.That would hurt with these figures. What with all thier rough edging and sharp, pointy, robotic body builds.Rated X wrote:From a childs perspective, the bigger it is, the more cuddly it becomes.As a generalizing term? Yes. But for a more specific term, for something that large, I'd call it a "statue", or a "display piece". An articulated statue, but a statue nonetheless.Rated X wrote:Just for kicks, if the Ginrai toy was the size of a small infant, would you still classify it as an action figure ???
And just for kicks, suppose they gave a human Pretender Shell to the G1 Fortress Maximus toy. Not a shell for the head robot like what they did for Grand Maximus, but a shell for the full 2-foot tall citybot.
Not sure what I would call it. If it was a giant alien shell with claws or a dragon tail, I would probally love it. If it was a shell that looked like Sergant Slaughter, I would be horrorfied. As a kid, the last thing I wanted to play with were humans because I was a human. Didnt seem that exciting to me. I wanted to play with things that are out of this world. (but thats just me)
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356720)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:59am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:59am CST
Not even superhumans, metahumans, or warriors/soldiers/fighters/etc. (like knights/pirates/cowboys/commandos/ninjas/samurai/Rambo/etc.)?Rated X wrote:As a kid, the last thing I wanted to play with were humans because I was a human. Didnt seem that exciting to me. I wanted to play with things that are out of this world. (but thats just me)
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356724)
Posted by DISCHARGE on March 10th, 2012 @ 1:05am CST
Wow, no G.I. Joe, Centurians, Ghostbusters, Visionaries, Spiral Zone, Inhumanoids,
He-Man, Warlord, C.O.P.S., WWF, Super Powers... All had human figures. You missed out.
Going back to your first comment in this thread, I would imagine most men who collect toys into adulthood could care less about shallow women and their thoughts of their collections. It works for you to be self conscious about what women think belongs in your(?) collection. Calling these dolls is humorous at best.
Posted by DISCHARGE on March 10th, 2012 @ 1:05am CST
Rated X wrote: As a kid, the last thing I wanted to play with were humans because I was a human. Didnt seem that exciting to me. I wanted to play with things that are out of this world. (but thats just me)
Wow, no G.I. Joe, Centurians, Ghostbusters, Visionaries, Spiral Zone, Inhumanoids,
He-Man, Warlord, C.O.P.S., WWF, Super Powers... All had human figures. You missed out.
Going back to your first comment in this thread, I would imagine most men who collect toys into adulthood could care less about shallow women and their thoughts of their collections. It works for you to be self conscious about what women think belongs in your(?) collection. Calling these dolls is humorous at best.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356739)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 10th, 2012 @ 2:05am CST
Posted by fenrir72 on March 10th, 2012 @ 2:05am CST
@ Sabrblade
I have to correct you on one aspect..Ginrai and Minerva are technically cyborgs. Human with machine parts.
Anyways, based on that other guy's definition, with his use of examples, action figures with removable clothing are dolls, so he already negated his argument that Ginrai/Minerva are dolls......you can't cast-off their uniform/armor/clothes.
Talk about a doll fetish..........makes me wonder whether he actually has seen the real biological "thing" from the opposite gender.
I have to correct you on one aspect..Ginrai and Minerva are technically cyborgs. Human with machine parts.
Anyways, based on that other guy's definition, with his use of examples, action figures with removable clothing are dolls, so he already negated his argument that Ginrai/Minerva are dolls......you can't cast-off their uniform/armor/clothes.
Talk about a doll fetish..........makes me wonder whether he actually has seen the real biological "thing" from the opposite gender.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356789)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:03am CST
Though, combine them with their Transtectors and you got full blown Super Robot Lifeforms ("chou roboto seimeitai") with human souls.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:03am CST
In Suit Mode, aside form their heads, they no longer have any organic components in their bodies, with their robotic armor suits literally becoming their actual bodies. So, they'd qualify more as "androids" or "artificial humans" ("jinzo ningen" for you DBZ fans) than cyborgs.fenrir72 wrote:@ Sabrblade
I have to correct you on one aspect..Ginrai and Minerva are technically cyborgs. Human with machine parts.
Though, combine them with their Transtectors and you got full blown Super Robot Lifeforms ("chou roboto seimeitai") with human souls.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356792)
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:13am CST
Nah. I went from 4 years of Transformers (1984-1988) and went straight to Nintendo. I honestly never liked action figures of human characters.
As far as women are concerned, If you got the right personality it doesnt matter what you collect. But you gotta draw the line somewhere. I draw it for "doll like" transformers characters figures. Im a man first and a collector second.
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:13am CST
DISCHARGE wrote:Rated X wrote: As a kid, the last thing I wanted to play with were humans because I was a human. Didnt seem that exciting to me. I wanted to play with things that are out of this world. (but thats just me)
Wow, no G.I. Joe, Centurians, Ghostbusters, Visionaries, Spiral Zone, Inhumanoids,
He-Man, Warlord, C.O.P.S., WWF, Super Powers... All had human figures. You missed out.
Going back to your first comment in this thread, I would imagine most men who collect toys into adulthood could care less about shallow women and their thoughts of their collections. It works for you to be self conscious about what women think belongs in your(?) collection. Calling these dolls is humorous at best.
Nah. I went from 4 years of Transformers (1984-1988) and went straight to Nintendo. I honestly never liked action figures of human characters.
As far as women are concerned, If you got the right personality it doesnt matter what you collect. But you gotta draw the line somewhere. I draw it for "doll like" transformers characters figures. Im a man first and a collector second.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356801)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:38am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:38am CST
Then a man ought to be secure enough in his masculinity to collect whatever he wants, regardless of whatever that may be and whatever others may think of him and his collection.Rated X wrote:Im a man first and a collector second.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356808)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:57am CST
Man, I love my Marvel icons Venom doll, it's so f**king cudly. I tak eit to bed with me and hug it, and rub it against my face and chest due to how amazingly cuddly it is. I also play tea party with it and combe it's tounge and I kiss it and call it Steave.
God I love how cuddly the hard plastic is it'S almost as cuddly as my Armada Unicron doll.
Posted by Dead Metal on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:57am CST
Rated X wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Well, what's it gonna take for you to realize that not all "action figures" are of "non-human beings"? Because that's a very foolish way to think.Rated X wrote:Yall gotta understand, I may be a serious Transformer collector, but I still grew up hanging out in the hood. You cant take that mentality out of my system. It's a way of life. And you dont have to go to the hood to find sexist mentalities. Just turn on CNN and watch right wing politicians.
As far as my hate for "human" toys, I always saw robots as the "cool" alternitve. 1980's GI joe was cool too because they were small unlike the 60's versions that could go side by side with your sisters Barbies.
I never said they were. I just believe any human figure the size of a Barbie or larger is a doll no matter how many points of articulation it has. Call it ignorant, but you gotta draw the line somewhere between the two. From a childs perspective, the bigger it is, the more cuddly it becomes. Just for kicks, if the Ginrai toy was the size of a small infant, would you still classify it as an action figure ???
Man, I love my Marvel icons Venom doll, it's so f**king cudly. I tak eit to bed with me and hug it, and rub it against my face and chest due to how amazingly cuddly it is. I also play tea party with it and combe it's tounge and I kiss it and call it Steave.
God I love how cuddly the hard plastic is it'S almost as cuddly as my Armada Unicron doll.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356815)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 10th, 2012 @ 10:26am CST
Why?
For what purpose?
Posted by Counterpunch on March 10th, 2012 @ 10:26am CST
Rated X wrote:Call it ignorant, but you gotta draw the line somewhere between the two.
Why?
For what purpose?
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356843)
Posted by RhA on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:21pm CST
At what point is this established? The cyborg-part, I mean. I'm not bing a wise-ass about it, I'm just curious. I always thought that they wher people in suits. Integrated with each other, but suits.
Posted by RhA on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:21pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:In Suit Mode, aside form their heads, they no longer have any organic components in their bodies, with their robotic armor suits literally becoming their actual bodies. So, they'd qualify more as "androids" or "artificial humans" ("jinzo ningen" for you DBZ fans) than cyborgs.fenrir72 wrote:@ Sabrblade
I have to correct you on one aspect..Ginrai and Minerva are technically cyborgs. Human with machine parts.
Though, combine them with their Transtectors and you got full blown Super Robot Lifeforms ("chou roboto seimeitai") with human souls.
At what point is this established? The cyborg-part, I mean. I'm not bing a wise-ass about it, I'm just curious. I always thought that they wher people in suits. Integrated with each other, but suits.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356848)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:27pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:27pm CST
The episode that Shūta, Cab, and Minerva got their Masterbraces. Upon entering Suit Mode, they tested out their bodies and found that they now possessed extraordinary abilities beyond normal human capability. Their bodies were now robotic, but could go back to being organic whenever they returned to regular human form. That's the magic of Chōkon Power.RhA wrote:Sabrblade wrote:In Suit Mode, aside form their heads, they no longer have any organic components in their bodies, with their robotic armor suits literally becoming their actual bodies. So, they'd qualify more as "androids" or "artificial humans" ("jinzo ningen" for you DBZ fans) than cyborgs.fenrir72 wrote:@ Sabrblade
I have to correct you on one aspect..Ginrai and Minerva are technically cyborgs. Human with machine parts.
Though, combine them with their Transtectors and you got full blown Super Robot Lifeforms ("chou roboto seimeitai") with human souls.
At what point is this established? The cyborg-part, I mean. I'm not bing a wise-ass about it, I'm just curious. I always thought that they wher people in suits. Integrated with each other, but suits.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356961)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 10th, 2012 @ 7:21pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on March 10th, 2012 @ 7:21pm CST
@ Rated X
As stated by your posts. It's your personal hang up that this type of figure is a doll. Not them Floridians but your own personal view/prejudice/taste. Okay, we get it.
You have inserted your view like every time the post was updated by Blurzz. We get it. You don't like human looking figures. Not your "neighbors". You. So........ get over it!Quit trolling/spamming/flame baiting!
We hear your views, it does not mean we should all accept it. It's kind of getting tired that I created another thread for you to ventilate your concerns. Just leave this thread alone unless you have another topic to contribute.
Btw, I also posted a pic of Minerva at another anime figure related site where I am a member and posted a question if this figure was anywhere ero to their taste. There were like 5 women members(confirmed women) who so nothing closely erotic or creepy about Minerva's figure. Now Revoltech's Queen's blade figure........that's another matter.
Heck even my granny doesn't see her any more ero as your friendly neighborhood Spiderman in his skin tight, muscle marking spandex outfit.
So QUIT IT! You mentioned you have drawn the line.....OKAY, line drawn!
Now, let's get back and talk about when the item will be released.
As stated by your posts. It's your personal hang up that this type of figure is a doll. Not them Floridians but your own personal view/prejudice/taste. Okay, we get it.
You have inserted your view like every time the post was updated by Blurzz. We get it. You don't like human looking figures. Not your "neighbors". You. So........ get over it!Quit trolling/spamming/flame baiting!
We hear your views, it does not mean we should all accept it. It's kind of getting tired that I created another thread for you to ventilate your concerns. Just leave this thread alone unless you have another topic to contribute.
Btw, I also posted a pic of Minerva at another anime figure related site where I am a member and posted a question if this figure was anywhere ero to their taste. There were like 5 women members(confirmed women) who so nothing closely erotic or creepy about Minerva's figure. Now Revoltech's Queen's blade figure........that's another matter.
Heck even my granny doesn't see her any more ero as your friendly neighborhood Spiderman in his skin tight, muscle marking spandex outfit.
So QUIT IT! You mentioned you have drawn the line.....OKAY, line drawn!
Now, let's get back and talk about when the item will be released.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1356999)
Posted by Blurrz on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:19pm CST
Now now, as much as I do like being zealous about the news, the true men of the hour in regards to it are El Duque, and GRR. I'm far past my Prime
And honestly, let's just move along here. When it comes down to it, these are all toys. And we don't need to stress or lose sleep over what other people think about toys. Forums are meant to spread our appreciation and enjoyment of our hobbies, not for us to poke swords at each other. Let's keep it easy boys.
Posted by Blurrz on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:19pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:You have inserted your view like every time the post was updated by Blurzz. We get it.
Now now, as much as I do like being zealous about the news, the true men of the hour in regards to it are El Duque, and GRR. I'm far past my Prime
And honestly, let's just move along here. When it comes down to it, these are all toys. And we don't need to stress or lose sleep over what other people think about toys. Forums are meant to spread our appreciation and enjoyment of our hobbies, not for us to poke swords at each other. Let's keep it easy boys.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1357011)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:50pm CST
Sorry about that, credit where credit is due.
El Duque and GetRightRobot were the ones who most often updated this thread. For which I am eternally thankful (and sorry for not giving right credit)
Anyway, if I sound like a broken record.................I just can't wait for a final/confirmed release date.
Posted by fenrir72 on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:50pm CST
Sorry about that, credit where credit is due.
El Duque and GetRightRobot were the ones who most often updated this thread. For which I am eternally thankful (and sorry for not giving right credit)
Anyway, if I sound like a broken record.................I just can't wait for a final/confirmed release date.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1358776)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 15th, 2012 @ 6:10pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on March 15th, 2012 @ 6:10pm CDT
ETA in Japan, last week of July 2012.Based on amiami
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... 6&page=top
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... 6&page=top
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362664)
Posted by El Duque on March 27th, 2012 @ 7:00am CDT
Posted by El Duque on March 27th, 2012 @ 7:00am CDT
CM's Corp have provided yet another update for their upcoming Gutto Kuru Figure Ginrai figure. As you can see the figure features multiple heads and sets of hands. Also pictured is their Gutto Kuru Figure Minerva figure who is scheduled for release in July. Images mirrored below.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362678)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 8:51am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 8:51am CDT
I just noticed something. How articulate are Ginrai's legs? In all these images, his legs are barely repositioned from his standard pose. Can his knees even bend at all?
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362684)
Posted by Requiem Prime on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by Requiem Prime on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:18am CDT
These are all very nice, but having never followed the Japanese headmasters, I'm not drawn to them like other figures.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362687)
Posted by Samsonator on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:25am CDT
Posted by Samsonator on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:25am CDT
Looking at the shots of the back of the figure, his knees appear to have a double joint... why they didn't detail this is anyone's guess, but it certainly does appear to be movable.Sabrblade wrote:I just noticed something. How articulate are Ginrai's legs? In all these images, his legs are barely repositioned from his standard pose. Can his knees even bend at all?
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362692)
Posted by Fistful of Energon on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by Fistful of Energon on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:48am CDT
Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere, but are these officially licensed?
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362696)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 27th, 2012 @ 10:00am CDT
I think they are. Shame the link in the news item is off by one letter (the h in http://). Here's the real link:
CM's Corp. Home Page
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 27th, 2012 @ 10:00am CDT
Fistful of Energon wrote:Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere, but are these officially licensed?
I think they are. Shame the link in the news item is off by one letter (the h in http://). Here's the real link:
CM's Corp. Home Page
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362712)
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2012 @ 11:10am CDT
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2012 @ 11:10am CDT
5 faces and they cant give you one without that corny hairpiece sticking over his forehead ??? Cartoon accurate or not, it's just plain annoying like the pointy hair on Alphalpha or those 2 puff balls on Archie's head.
I must admit the Minerva doll is growing on me. It might be the first and only doll I ever buy. I wont even try to sugarcoat it. It is what it is.
I must admit the Minerva doll is growing on me. It might be the first and only doll I ever buy. I wont even try to sugarcoat it. It is what it is.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362730)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 12:08pm CDT
In fact, I dare you to try cuddling with these without hurting youself (and without being careful, mind you).
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 12:08pm CDT
Give it a rest already with the doll nonsense. If it doesn't have any soft material and/or removable clothing, it ain't a doll. The word "figure" is even in the product's name for crying out loud.Rated X wrote:5 faces and they cant give you one without that corny hairpiece sticking over his forehead ??? Cartoon accurate or not, it's just plain annoying like the pointy hair on Alphalpha or those 2 puff balls on Archie's head.
I must admit the Minerva doll is growing on me. It might be the first and only doll I ever buy. I wont even try to sugarcoat it. It is what it is.
In fact, I dare you to try cuddling with these without hurting youself (and without being careful, mind you).
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362753)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on March 27th, 2012 @ 1:03pm CDT
Posted by Doctor McGrath on March 27th, 2012 @ 1:03pm CDT
Yeah, I'll be spending some money on this..
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362810)
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2012 @ 3:02pm CDT
I got nothing but respect for you my friend. But in my "culture" it is considered a doll. Some collectors might be in denial and try to create a new category for the pieces that sounds more "acceptable to guys". But at the end of the day it's still a doll. Just like the 1972 GI Joe nurse doll that they tried to pass off as an "action figure" to sell to boys. (and failed miserably) And I might just buy Minerva, but I wont sugarcoat the truth.
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2012 @ 3:02pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Give it a rest already with the doll nonsense. If it doesn't have any soft material and/or removable clothing, it ain't a doll. The word "figure" is even in the product's name for crying out loud.Rated X wrote:5 faces and they cant give you one without that corny hairpiece sticking over his forehead ??? Cartoon accurate or not, it's just plain annoying like the pointy hair on Alphalpha or those 2 puff balls on Archie's head.
I must admit the Minerva doll is growing on me. It might be the first and only doll I ever buy. I wont even try to sugarcoat it. It is what it is.
In fact, I dare you to try cuddling with these without hurting youself (and without being careful, mind you).
I got nothing but respect for you my friend. But in my "culture" it is considered a doll. Some collectors might be in denial and try to create a new category for the pieces that sounds more "acceptable to guys". But at the end of the day it's still a doll. Just like the 1972 GI Joe nurse doll that they tried to pass off as an "action figure" to sell to boys. (and failed miserably) And I might just buy Minerva, but I wont sugarcoat the truth.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1362813)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 27th, 2012 @ 3:07pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on March 27th, 2012 @ 3:07pm CDT
You know what, if this stupid discussion about what is a doll and what's an action figure starts up again I will blindly issue warnings to anyone involved, no matter which side they're on or how they phrase their post.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1363159)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2012 @ 7:04am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2012 @ 7:04am CDT
Knowing how the Japanese market ensures the impetus to purchase the variant, I wonder how much the Minerva "Nightbeat" version will cost?
And hopefully Ginrai won't be more expensive than Minerva.
And hopefully Ginrai won't be more expensive than Minerva.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1366029)
Posted by El Duque on April 5th, 2012 @ 8:23am CDT
Posted by El Duque on April 5th, 2012 @ 8:23am CDT
CM's Corp have provided another update on their upcoming Guttu Kuru Headmaster/Powermaster figures. The Nightbeat repaint of Minerva will be a Summer Wonderfest Exclusive and will come with the Marvel Comic's style Hi-Q variant head for Ginrai. Images mirrored below.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1366038)
Posted by Mkall on April 5th, 2012 @ 9:00am CDT
Posted by Mkall on April 5th, 2012 @ 9:00am CDT
Jean-Luc Picard as a Headmaster.
"Make it so."
"Make it so."
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1366048)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 5th, 2012 @ 9:39am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 5th, 2012 @ 9:39am CDT
Yeah, see guys? Hi-Q isn't black.
Though, "as a Powermaster", not "Headmaster".
Oh, if only he looked more like Patrick Stewart. Then he'd also be Professor X in addition to Captain Picard.Mkall wrote:Jean-Luc Picard as a Headmaster.
"Make it so."
Though, "as a Powermaster", not "Headmaster".
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1366053)
Posted by Mkall on April 5th, 2012 @ 9:57am CDT
That's what I get for posting before caffeine.
Posted by Mkall on April 5th, 2012 @ 9:57am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, see guys? Hi-Q isn't black.Oh, if only he looked more like Patrick Stewart. Then he'd also be Professor X in addition to Captain Picard.Mkall wrote:Jean-Luc Picard as a Headmaster.
"Make it so."
Though, "as a Powermaster", not "Headmaster".
That's what I get for posting before caffeine.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1366057)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 5th, 2012 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 5th, 2012 @ 10:15am CDT
Though, it being a Headmaster would make it all the more perfect, as you say it looks like Picard, who was played by Patrick Stewart, who also played Charles Xavier, who was also the "Headmaster" of the Xavier Institute (A.K.A. the X-Mansion) in the X-Men fiction. It all comes full circle.Mkall wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, see guys? Hi-Q isn't black.Oh, if only he looked more like Patrick Stewart. Then he'd also be Professor X in addition to Captain Picard.Mkall wrote:Jean-Luc Picard as a Headmaster.
"Make it so."
Though, "as a Powermaster", not "Headmaster".
That's what I get for posting before caffeine.
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1366060)
Posted by bumblehide on April 5th, 2012 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by bumblehide on April 5th, 2012 @ 10:23am CDT
Why does Hi-Q look so mad? I prefer the Ginrai head, though...
Re: CM's Corp Ginrai Color Images (1366067)
Posted by Seibertron on April 5th, 2012 @ 10:53am CDT
You'd be angry too if you had to figure out how to remove your metal robotic suit every time you had to use the bathroom.
Posted by Seibertron on April 5th, 2012 @ 10:53am CDT
bumblehide wrote:Why does Hi-Q look so mad? I prefer the Ginrai head, though...
You'd be angry too if you had to figure out how to remove your metal robotic suit every time you had to use the bathroom.
