As someone living in the Philippines, Voltes V is more or less engrained in the pop culture DNA, so much so that nostalgia for the property has persisted throughout the decades since the original broadcast during the 70s. Personally, I'm getting tired of the nostalgia, but I still appreciate it, especially after the success of … Continue reading My Nationality Requires me to Get This: Soul of Chogokin GX-118 Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy)
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Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
I wanted to post this around the weekend of the event but knowing my schedule, you get the idea. Regardless, I still wanted to get some thoughts on the Soul of Chogokin Voltes V from Voltes V: Legacy whose prototype was on display during the Tamashii Nations Spot Pop-Up a couple of weeks ago in … Continue reading Catch Up Quickie! Soul of Chogokin Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy) Prototype Reveal
Poseable Super Robots, Take 3: The Robot Spirits 〈Side SUPER〉 Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy)
The legendary super robot is now back in action thanks to the overwhelming love of The Philippines! Let me first preface this by saying that, while I'm not the most devout supporter of my home country, I am still proud that our love for Voltes V through Voltes V: Legacy is very much recognized in … Continue reading Poseable Super Robots, Take 3: The Robot Spirits 〈Side SUPER〉 Voltes V (Voltes V: Legacy)
#3013 / Mini Action / Voltes V
As you may or may not know, Philippine media company GMA, in partnership with Toei, has made their live action Voltes V adaptation called Voltes V: Legacy. While I was quite skeptical of how it will turn out months leading up to its release last May, it seems that it has gained quite the respect … Continue reading #3013 / Mini Action / Voltes V
Full Reveal After 3 Years: “Voltes V: Legacy” 5-Minute Trailer
For the past three years, Philippine TV network GMA has been providing teasers for Voltes V: Legacy during their New Year's Eve celebration program. To those unfamiliar, Voltes V: Legacy is their live action version of the classic super robot show, made in cooperation with TOEI. But of course, we know what happened in 2020 … Continue reading Full Reveal After 3 Years: “Voltes V: Legacy” 5-Minute Trailer