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tekering

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  1. Do you mean creatively, like "keep your tone consistent" or "don't stage all the big battles at night?" 'Cause they could still work on that... ...but if you mean structurally, like, "do the stand-alone films first," or "don't contradict your TV universe," then I'm afraid that ship has sailed.
  2. YouTube is full of amateurish crap like that, I'm afraid. They obviously don't know what they're doing. They mis-aligned the cockpit in Armo-Soldier mode, they mis-transformed the wings... hell, they can't even pronounce "Legioss." Not as plastered as they appeared to be. Still waiting for a professional reviewer (like Jenius at Anymoon.com) for a proper critique.
  3. Your wife is correct; you are not. Perhaps you'd both prefer the 1995 "Burning" Godzilla?
  4. Just the kick-in-the-pants I needed. Much appreciated!
  5. No, that was apparently 1:24th scale.
  6. tekering

    Hi-Metal R

    Do it, Bandai.
  7. I prefer the closed intakes for Armo-soldier mode: ...with the stickers, of course. Now bring on the pre-orders, already!
  8. No, it's not nearly that bad. Mapping Gundam onto Macross results in something like this: Super Dimensional Fortress Macross = Mobile Suit Gundam The original and best strongly influenced all robot shows thereafter established a new standard for depicting mecha combat somewhat marred by its impoverished and uneven production values Macross: Do You Remember Love? = Gundam the Origin a remake of the original, but with much higher production values some aesthetic and narrative changes, but basically the same story, characters, and voice cast more successful and more popular than most of the sequels Macross II = Gundam F91 a big-budget sequel that tried to do something new by borrowing tropes from other sci-fi series a critical and commercial failure that further sequels have ignored begrudgingly accepted by fans after seeing how much worse the following TV series was Macross 7 = Mobile Fighter G Gundam a childish and frequently ridiculous follow-up TV series with a different setting and tone not popular with fans upon its release, and its reputation hasn't improved much with age possibly enjoyable, if you don't take it seriously Macross Plus = Gundam 0080 a four-episode OAV sequel with a different setting and a new character designer eschews the epic war story for a much more intimate character-driven drama benefits from much higher production values greatly loved and respected by the fandom Macross Zero = Gundam MS Igloo a prequel series that makes extensive use of CGI for the first time in the franchise not very successful, owing to its expensive production budget and lukewarm reception by the fandom remembered primarily for its merchandising, rather than story or characters Macross Frontier = Zeta Gundam substantially higher and more consistent production values, especially for a TV series maintains the militaristic feel largely abandoned by other sequel series initially skeptical fandom was won over by the compelling story and progressive mecha designs Macross Delta = ZZ Gundam disappointing follow-up series with more immature characters often languid pace with too many "filler" episodes and substantially less mecha combat the best mecha designs are recycled from previous series
  9. Ooh, a "Jota" type! That's new! ...No wait, it's not. It's just typical Japanese signage. But see how much better they look with stickers?
  10. A few well-placed stickers can make a big difference...!
  11. Hell, you could buy your own 3D printer to make it on, and STILL save nearly a thousand dollars! Hmm... I guess it's time to buy a 3D printer.
  12. Not at all. Mine are quite secure; so much so that I wouldn't have considered the need for glue. Of course, since my Eta will only ever wield his gun in his right hand, I'd have no problems gluing the fingers of the left hand to their peg. It certainly wouldn't affect their articulation.
  13. You're doing something wrong. Just rotate the hand at the wrist so that the palm faces up, and the panel will close over it with no problem.
  14. It's all relative. Friends who are used to admiring my third-party Transformers were appalled to learn what the Evo Legioss cost, but they don't realize how much better it is than the Toynami, Aoshima, CMs or Gakkens before it; they have no frame of reference apart from the build quality and paint app's, and none of the nostalgia that fuels our passion. And only those of us who have invested the time and money in Moscato's Invid kits can truly appreciate the value of having Legioss toys to scale!
  15. Let's make it happen, guys! And not in LEGO. 20 years and counting!
  16. Please, come join us discussing Star Trek: Discovery here: Star Trek Discovery
  17. Yeah, nothing says "broken toy" like an awkward A-stance. He is indeed.
  18. That's ironic. MegaZone 23 has been widely distributed on videotape, laserdisc, DVD and Blu-ray, and has been a fan favorite worldwide for decades. Robotech: The Movie was a collosal failure, with very limited theatrical distribution and an even more limited VHS release. Where did you even see it? Amazon.jp, of course! Free shipping, and all that.
  19. I've already pre-ordered the Arcadia. If they're looking to expand their line with other MZ23 product, we've gotta show our support up front!
  20. Another great touch: the Mospeada "Cyclone" Ride Armor (in its collapsed state) is visible in the fuselage mid-transformation. It's the best Legioss toy to date, and it's more accurate (and better articulated) than any of the licensed model kits, even. Totally unfair comparison there. Bandai is a massive company with their own factories, and Macross is a huge and vibrant franchise with numerous TV series and feature films. The VF-31 is a guaranteed seller. Evolution Toys is a tiny company having to work with overseas factories, and Mospeada went off the air some thirty-odd years ago. The market is infinitesimally small by comparison, so we're talking about a much smaller production run with a considerably higher per-unit cost as a result. Another totally unfair comparison. Gakken's toys were designed for a totally different market -- they were meant for kids. You say that as if I wasn't already...
  21. Something like this, you mean? Or this? No sweat.
  22. I'm afraid my King Crabs aren't ready for photography yet... but it sure looks awesome next to Pinky! Oh, and the Evo pilot figure fits nicely into the Gosu's cockpit.
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