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The Lost Kaiju
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Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:11 am Posts: 487 Location: Chicago
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 US Toys Giant Eleking
Anyone have any info on the US Toys Giant Eleking? How many were available and how tall is he? Did a member at Skullbrain get one of these guys? 
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:34 am |
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VELOCITRON
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Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:49 pm Posts: 1437 Location: BURST CITY
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
I'm not sure how many were released, but I don't think it was that hard to snag. They didn't sell out in 10 minutes or anything.
It's a really nice figure, about 15" tall or so, if I remember correctly. But the price tag was a little...excessive.
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:39 am |
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plover
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Joined: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:34 am Posts: 3086 Location: Canada
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
From what I hear this is a really nice figure. Several points of articulation in the tail and the same high quality all around that US Toys is known for. That said, the price was crazy high from what I recall.
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:44 am |
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The Lost Kaiju
Toy Prince
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:11 am Posts: 487 Location: Chicago
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
Yes! Thanks guys... It is an amazing sculpt considering their don't seem to be many Eleking figures out there. Quoted at 340.00 Only 30 to 50 made I believe. Hmmmm.... 
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:58 am |
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plover
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Joined: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:34 am Posts: 3086 Location: Canada
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I highly recommend the mini 
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:13 am |
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VELOCITRON
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Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:49 pm Posts: 1437 Location: BURST CITY
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
I did a little research...originally priced at 24,000 and some were available at the Tsuburaya online shop, but they look to be goners at this point.
It's a nice figure...but for that money you could get a LOT of nice figures!
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:20 am |
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The Lost Kaiju
Toy Prince
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:11 am Posts: 487 Location: Chicago
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
VELOCITRON wrote: I did a little research...originally priced at 24,000 and some were available at the Tsuburaya online shop, but they look to be goners at this point.
It's a nice figure...but for that money you could get a LOT of nice figures! Thanks for the info!  Agreed... Some Anraku or Shikaruna figures for that price range but..... it is a tempting me... Very sweet piece
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liquidsky
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Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:54 pm Posts: 7412 Location: Far From the Maddening Crowds
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
Kinda embarrassed to admit that I own one of these as everyone is remarking about the price. For me, it's quality not quantity these days, at least that's how I justified it.
I believe 50 were released, and it's about 16 inches tall or so. Take the excellent production values of the smaller US Toys figures and scale it up. Nothing is lost in quality.
It has a crazy tail that can be wrapped around due to the three points of articulation. Mine battles it out with a similar sized Biskup Mechagodzilla while stomping smaller figures
It's easily in my top ten list of best toys of the year.
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:05 am |
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The Lost Kaiju
Toy Prince
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:11 am Posts: 487 Location: Chicago
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
liquidsky wrote: Kinda embarrassed to admit that I own one of these as everyone is remarking about the price. For me, it's quality not quantity these days, at least that's how I justified it.
I believe 50 were released, and it's about 16 inches tall or so. Take the excellent production values of the smaller US Toys figures and scale it up. Nothing is lost in quality.
It has a crazy tail that can be wrapped around due to the three points of articulation. Mine battles it out with a similar sized Biskup Mechagodzilla while stomping smaller figures
It's easily in my top ten list of best toys of the year. No kidding!! I've seen the photo and agree it's one amazing piece. 50 can justify the price alone... look at the Matango Transforming Man, also very limited and he goes for around 300-400 these days glow or not. You'll have to send some pics on that tail 
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:22 am |
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ElvisFromHell
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
don't be embarrassed dude - i was lusting after this when it came out but the price deterred me. hopefully they'll do another colorway when I've got the cash to snag one. It's definitely boing-a-licious.
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:38 am |
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VELOCITRON
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Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:49 pm Posts: 1437 Location: BURST CITY
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Haha, definitely don't be embarrassed...I can almost guarantee I've spent more money on far dumber things than that! And it really is a beautiful figure 
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| Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:42 am |
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onibaba5
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Joined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:30 am Posts: 2954 Location: Hudson, Ohio
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 Re: US Toys Giant Eleking
No doubt, I spent that much for the giant blue Kanegon and it's worth every penny! The quality of the paint, sculpt and vinyl is fantastic. I'd love to have this Eleking!
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