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  2. TG Remix
    It's more specifically the Dancing Skulls escorting the VF-5000 to the Algenicus itself so further testing could be done without a anti-UN group taking the opportunity to "acquire" it for itself. I'm assuming after unit 2 I think New Edwards had enough of Isamu testing and galivanting away with their delicate machines and probably was one of the people directly involved in his "promotion," lol. Nothing official at least, although going through Mission 4 was quite a treat going through the absurdness of it all. The research on the biological weapon project took place in New Asia, where it's said to hold ruins of a Protoculture-era civilization, apparently they seem to be spread out throughout the planet, so much so that the project's facilities not only took the shape of these ruins, but they were even camouflaged as sphinxes. Why Protoculture ruins look a lot closer to ancient Egypt ruins in a planet called New Asia of all things I'm not sure, but there's a place called New Alabama in a place called Neo York, so who am I to judge. There was very little military involvement with the project except for the periodic investigation reports, but of course this backfired when a biohazard outbreak wiped out the entire staff. Considering there's ancient ruins tied to this and Protoculture revered the Vajra, I can see someone like Frontier novelization and 30's author Ukyō Kodachi connecting the two together for continuities sake. Although they don't look all that much the same, the Vajra are giant monster bugs with folding capabilities and cannons attached to them, while the New Asia biological weapons are more giant flies that had the scale tool used on them.
  3. M'Kyuun
    We like what we like, and I won't judge anyone for disliking something I like or vice versa and I hope that courtesy will be extended not only to me, but the fandom at large. MPG Prime appeals to me, especially the robot mode. Those feet could have used a bit more engineering to reduce their visual impact on the truck mode, and it would have helped the truck, too, had the smaller faux tanks on the legs been covered by the large truck tanks. Seeing both hanging out there looks odd. Regardless, I'm not planning on getting it, so I officially have no dog in the race. Think of it what you will in peace. I'd also be happy to see other series get MP toys, specifically Animated and Prime. Ultimately, however, I'd rather have updates at the mainline CHUG scale or legends scale (b/c I'm out of room) focused on the original design aesthetic without G1 hybridization. Moreover, I feel like third party is doing a better job on the whole with TF toys than Takara/Hasbro, and I think that mostly comes down to the restrictions and budgets that the official toys are made under whereas third party can operate much more loosely. I think the quality in the toys shows what a bigger budget can accomplish, not to mention showcases the talents of many of these companies to rival or surpass Takara at their own game. But yeah, once G1 is exhausted, I'd love to see Magic Square or Newage take a crack at Animated.
  4. Scyla
    I‘m not surprised that the costs for game prices are going up. They have been around the $60 range for years (or even decades). And they have been getting cheaper instead of more expensive (if I remember correctly I paid roughly $75 in the EU for Majora‘s Mask when it was released in 2000). For some reason, despite inflation and exploding development costs, publishers decided to stick to the $60 price tag while developers tried to implement new schemes to offset the rising costs with micro transactions, additional service fees, day 1 DLC and life service games. Personally I would rather pay higher prices than dealing with those hidden fee schemes. But now that these fees are a accepted reality we will get both. Higher prices and additional fees. Yay Nintendo is probably also anticipating tariffs in the US which is why the prices are so high. If the tariffs don’t materialize, they will just cash in the offset as revenue. A win win situation.
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  6. Big s
    Yeah, the pictures of all the new generation missing their dad’s with the exception of OJ was pretty hilarious. I kind of think there might be something to this ridiculous movie. I haven’t seen an over the top goofball comedy in a few years and maybe this one will be fun. Might be a good laugh, or an absolute train wreck, but I’m curious so far
  7. Urashiman
    Oh man ... My super cheap mini compressor died today. RIP, my dear super cheap chinese device... It worked for 2 years maybe? The fun part is, it didn't die because the compressor itself broke. It broke because the single action airbrush that came with it failed. The air seal failed and the airbrush color oozed from the color container into the compressor, breaking the whole thing. I tried to take it apart, because hey, maybe I can fix it by cleaning it, but everything in there is just glued onto each other. So no luck with that. It'll do one last trip now ... to the trash can. I'll see if I can salvage anything useful from the single action air brush. If not, it will have the same fate. Good I still have my professional airbrush compressor, but this small thingy here was really convenient. Maybe I'll get a new one.
  8. Graham
    With all this discussion about Macross M3, I'd like to ask is there any new information on the giant insectoid biological weapons that appear in the game? After Macross Frontier was released, I've always wondered if the insectoid biological weapons in M3 were in anyway related to or developed from the Vajra.
  9. JB0
    It kinda gives me Marvel #1 Cover vibes. I saw someone saying it's based on some of the Studio Ox illustrations.
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  11. Blarly
    Yepp. Thanks for sharing a meaningful video. block blast adventure
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  14. Therear
    WOW. Thanks for sharing fall guys online
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  16. pengbuzz
    Hey; I just wanted to follow up and see how that worked out for your Miria 639 figure. How is that doing?
  17. pengbuzz
    That's how I lost my 1/48 VF-1S Roy; the thing pretty much crumbled to bits on me, even after keeping it out of direct light. On mine, it was the back piece where the tail attached, and then the upper arms. I never was able to afford to replace it (ended up crippled after buying it), and still cannot afford a replacement even some time after this happened. 😭
  18. pengbuzz
    Really don't care for this version of MP Prime. As previously mentioned, he looks like a new version of MP-10, and we've already had that flavor. What bothers me more is the overall aesthetic of this one: it feels off to me, and not in a "not G1-toy" version or "not cartoon" version type of way. To be frank: I'm tired of the "toon aesthetic" myself. It may sound stupid, but in a modification of the G1 "toy" version, I've actually been wondering about a back of the box art series where we have the very Japanese looking Optimus with the dark windshields, silver hands and such. Starscream, Megatron and all of them in that original piece look somewhat different, and rather unearthly with how their eyes are depicted and such. Anyways, that's just me I suppose. But this newest iteration ("MPG") isn't doing it for me. I also think other series could use some time in the spotlight. I love G1 and all, but fans of the other series really deserve an MP line for their faves.
  19. vt102
    Maybe so.... But I'm glad I stumbled upon this pop up store. I didn't get a chance to get the original J, let alone this one last year. So I'm a happy camper.
  20. pengbuzz
    Sigh... this is why I gave up on Gundam after the final nail which was TWfM; the franchise as a whole has lost its' way.
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  22. Convectuoso

    Hi-Metal R

    Convectuoso replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    I still wish they make the YF-19 in HMR
  23. Chronocidal

    HMR VF-19P

    Chronocidal replied to BlueMax's topic in Toys

    I haven't either, just recalling what I read. Thing is, they didn't copy Yamato's sound booster, they just popped out another production of the original HM version, so the Yamato bracket design wouldn't work. They just skipped a step by never making Fire Valk-specific shoulder panels.
  24. sh9000
    Preordered Bully Maguire at Hasbro Pulse.
  25. sh9000
    Transformers Generations AOTP Air Raid x2.
  26. Roy Focker
    Yeah, there isn't much difference between them to warrant buying a new one at a higher price. Could have given us a new head with a more accurate eye patch and retro looking arm. This one got a little bit of red paint.
  27. seti88
    Bandai is holding out any new variants to raise prices?
  28. seti88

    HMR VF-19P

    seti88 replied to BlueMax's topic in Toys

    yeah i missed it when it was on sale at jungle long time back. Still stings cos after that it seldom popped up and then the price climbed...
  29. Lolicon

    HMR VF-19P

    Lolicon replied to BlueMax's topic in Toys

    Oh I haven't messed with the sound booster yet so I didn't know the holes were for that. Seems kinda janky to me when pretty everything is just a copy of the Yamato 19.
  30. Goodman Models
    I’ve got the pilot and canopy ready to go. Will get new pics up soon!
  31. Goodman Models
    Hey guys, Take your time and have fun with it. Keep your expectations in check. Everyone’s first effort is not going to turn out as it is in your mind’s eye. There’s no substitute for experience and you will learn as you go along and get better and better results as you absorb new ideas and techniques little by little. Part of the fun is learning those new things. Lots of great pointers from the other members. Best of luck with it!
  32. sh9000

    HMR VF-19P

    sh9000 replied to BlueMax's topic in Toys

    Sweet. Solid color stands too. Although I'll continue to use my clear stands instead.
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