It seems like the bags are a bit lighter this year. Looks like the vendor bot and an extra micro replaced two pockets. I love the walking killer too but it always seems to replace a few pieces. Last year's bags were chock full of pockets and crouchers. We also haven't seen a painted Deathra or Garudan yet, or a true stunner like the cyborg miborah. I'm thinking the painted Bako is replacing the painted deathra/garudans this year. Only time will tell!
Wouldn't be surprised to see an unpainted black Bako. Similar to the Thrashout Zag and unpainted black Zag from a few years ago.
I totally dig Bako...! But so far (and I know it's early), I haven't seen anything I'm crazy about. I do like that Gargamel is still doing bags and zodiac figures though. I want to make it to a custom show one of these days.
I'm trying to keep my hopes up. For the record though, the Gargamel blog did say that production prices are going up despite their decision to keep the Lucky Bag prices the same. Maybe it was tougher to get the bags together this year? Maybe we just have only seen a sample of all that's to come? Who knows, but that Bako and Mecha Zag are magnificent imo. I'd be happy with either.
That's interesting - I didn't know the cost of production was rising. I hope they stay strong and keep making great toys.
So I've been looking at spoilers.. (I just can't stop checking this thread!).. and speaking for myself, I love what I am seeing. The new robot looks great! Might be one of my new favorites for sure.
Thoughts so far... I'm really digging the Vendor-Bot.. hoping there are clear versions in other bags. Would be great to mix some parts up with that one (clear body/yellow arms/dark blue legs). That blank Zag looks great, especially if it's zodiac vinyl - wonder if there's a painted version that will surface? No guts versions of toys yet.. that's got to be a first for several years if none show up. Holding out for a mini/pocket Hedo of some form. As far as the statement on 'cost of production/keeping retail price the same' goes I think that was balanced out by the removal of one pocket/mini figure this year. Bags seem to be light - but the quality is still top notch as always from Gargamel.
^That would be my perfect bag so far. Actually either the unpainted zag or unpainted deathra is welcome. It looks like bags with the zodiac have it thrown in as a bonus this year? Not as a substitute for another figure like in past years. Can't wait to see more pics. Love the variety so far, makes my greedy little self wish I could buy more bags.
is the micro coke bottle? do you guys think the goggleman and dokuro are the rarer of the micros? would have been cool if they painted their guts brown
@mildthree on IG View this post on Instagram @00simons00 on IG Seems to be a lot of Roosters in the wild here! View this post on Instagram Bonus headshot from @zontyu on IG
If you plan on selling anything from your bag this year don't forget to check the Wanted/Trade threads before putting it up in the For Sale section.
Aaah, that moment where you drag yourself out of your sleeping chamber and realize there's a new Walking Killer and micro Smogun/Dokuroman around, but also where everything seems so expensive now!
Here's mine ... seems to be a standard bag ? was hoping for a yellow /gid Deathra (if there is one?) but happy with coke version ..
with all those roosters popping up I really regret not getting a bag, but on the other hand most of the rest of the contents isn't really for me.