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    So have we talked yet about the possible timing for a US/Hasbro release of MP OP 3.0? MP-10 got a couple releases here, stands to reason 3.0 will as well, the departure of Toys R Us notwithstanding. I can see a more budget-priced version (perhaps with fewer extras, maybe even without trailer) showing up over here before too long.
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    Great news on Yellow and Broughsuperior types. Looks like maybe the front end of Yellow's bike can open up to reveal the missile launchers.
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    Got my Ray from BBTS today. The shoulder guards stay on better but the ankle guards fall off if you breathe on them. All in all on-par with Stick, QA-wise.
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    I did not order Scott from BBTS, only Rand. (I'd already bought Scott from HLJ) So it looks like maybe they got both batches in at the same time.
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    Just got pre-order arrival notice from BBTS for my Ray! The long-awaited day has arrived!
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    I'm disassembling my Beagle to try to clean up some of its yellowed parts. Anybody have advice on how to remove this screw cover in the rear? (It's a screw cover, right?)
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    BBTS got the Evolution Toys Legioss, so I think it's fair to expect the Sentinels will come through as well. But who knows, I'm eagerly awaiting for word on my order.
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    If you see him, ask if he's done an updated design for Houquet to match the others.
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    My wife is totally supportive and has talked me out of selling off my collection a couple of times. She likes having a couple of Detolf displays in our living room; it gives visitors something fun to look at. She's let me know that she's keeping half of the toys if we ever split up, starting with all the Millia valkyries.
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    It says "Cover cell original picture: Aramaki Shinji"
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    Clearly the delay is to address all the visor complaints.
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    The limb lions showed up at my local Target. The cashier couldn't get over the fact that, no, I didn't need a gift receipt because I was buying them for myself. Overall I think it's a really nice set. Sturdier than the Legendary version, and can pull off some nice dynamic poses. My big complaint is the lack of bicep swivel; I don't know why they left it out, given the Legendary version has it. But otherwise I'm happy with it, especially the fact that its' a *toy* and I don't have to stress about the kids actually *playing* with it.
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    I've still only seen the Black lion at either Target or Toys R Us near me (North Carolina)... hoping the rest show up soon.
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    I *just* packed mine away or I'd snap a photo but yes, it does fit in the Detolf just fine.
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    Wow, yeah, that looks really good. I'm going to do that to mine. Thanks for the tip.
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    Yeah, mine is flaking off all over as well. I don't know who thought that material was a good idea.
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    Does anybody know if the Playmates Classic lions are compatible with the Legendary Defender lions? Can we have modern black lion body with classic lion limbs?
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    Mine finally showed up today. My first since the Yamato era. Holy cow, this is some nice hand candy. I agree that the screw covers are a little goofy but overall a really nice piece of work.
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    I've been dealing with plastic yellowing as well, and had some success in reversing it. A while back I discovered that, unbeknownst to me, while I was away at work my wife had been opening the blinds and letting direct sunlight on to my display cases. She said she felt they "needed more light". I didn't discover it until it was too late and my 1/55 VF-1S, Beagle Ride Armors, and others had already gone yellow. We've since put UV film on the windows and we keep the blinds closed. After checking out article on Retr0bright and related approaches, here's what I have used. I'm not a chemist so I can't answer how or why it works but it does. I had before / after comparison photos but I can't find them now. I'll see if I can dig them up. * Reptile UVB light bulb in a gooseneck lamp - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8RHTYU/ * OxiClean powder - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKIHOY6 (I've tried generic store brand and it didn't seem to work as well, for whatever reason.) * 3% hydrogen peroxide liquid, what you can get at any pharmacy or grocery store. I get mine from Target. I dissolve a few pinches of the OxiClean into a bowlful of the hydrogen peroxide, put the yellowed parts into the solution, and put it under the UV lamp. Fairly quickly - a day or two - the yellow is eliminated or significantly reduced, in most cases to where I can't tell there was any yellowing without a close direct comparison to a non-yellowed part. It's cheap, fast, and easy. Some notes! * Hey, don't look at the light. I cover it all up with tinfoil. * DO NOT put metal pieces into the solution. They will rust in a matter of hours. * The mixture will bubble and foam up a bit. Leave room in your container to avoid spilling over. * I used to fuss about trying to get the yellowed side of the plastic to face up toward the light in the solution until I realized it's not necessary. The light causes a reaction in the hydrogen peroxide, the hydrogen peroxide affects the plastic. * It has not adversely affected any tampo paint. I'm sure you wouldn't want to put stickers into the mix, though. * After awhile the hydrogen peroxide becomes just water, so you may need to mix up a new batch, depending on how long you're soaking the parts.
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    I just got the HLJ email.
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    I agree those GBPs look nice. I also had never seen the TV Max 1A before. Is that an upcoming release?
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    All right, that's awesome. I'm buying.
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    I use the Badger hose with an in-line trap. This guy: http://www.ehobbies.com/bad502025.html Works well enough for me, but I don't do a whole lot of airbrushing; just a Gundam model here and there.
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    The 12" Cantis are vinyl, very nice pieces made in pretty small quantities. If anybody is interested, I have a red one for sale. Shoot me a PM with any questions. It's the only one (I believe) which comes with the jacket he wears in the show.
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    I strongly recommend getting a set of decals you don't care about, from a hobby shop or a cheap model kit, and using those to practice with. Play around with them, rip a few up, and get a good feel for how they work. Until I sat down and messed with a set of decals I didn't care about, I was always fearful that I'd screw something up and avoided them. Once you get the hang of it, waterslides are easy to use.
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