David Hingtgen

Just a bit of interesting info from the G8 boards (and trust this guy, he's one of the few people online that I believe 100%): "Rather unfortunate about the GTO. That Coupe60, minus the show-only side-exhausts, hood vents and rear diffuser and with a Pontiac split grille, was the GTO coupe. Chevy, like they did in so many programs shared with Pontiac, muscled their way in and took over with the new Camaro, displacing the GTO. I doubt the GTO will return in that form, as all the exterior body panels are unique from the sedan, making the business case difficult with miniscule coupe sales volume. The fact they have shown the Coupe60 to the public tells me its dead as a production vehicle." Hmmn, so the new Camaro is actually supposed to have been the new GTO.

3 year thread necromancy?!?!?

Ok, I just downloaded the Gattai sub of MF Ep 1, and I can't get video. (Audio's fine). The only clue I can get is that Divx says it made need a DirectShow codec, but doesn't specify. I've downloaded many a codec pack tonight, and none work. (And many have screwed up other videos---I still can't see Graham's VF-1 transformation .avi's, but everything else is finally ok). Any suggestions? (On either what I need to SEE the Gattai sub, or Graham's VF-1 eview/transformation videos) Sigh. My old PC had years worth of codecs added in and could play anything, but nowadays it seems places only offer all-in one packs, that overlap and mess up other ones---and rarely include the "old" ones I need for stuff saved over the years. AVI's are just evil IMHO---even Divx/Xvid ones have issues, and if it's not one of those--good luck finding the codec you need. ::edit:: Graham's vids use MJPEG, and Quicktime can play them. But WMP used to be able to... I seem to need an H.264 for MF Ep 1, but I can't find any that aren't bundled with 500 other codecs. (Every time I try a bundle, it screws up EVERYTHING else)

Hulk of the B-2 that crashed: Also, the JSF's engine's life expectancy has gone down, and the engine needs another 2.8 billion dollars to fix. And they still want to cancel the F136 engine (which is currently running cheaper than the F135)! I think it'll take an F-35 to explode in mid-air before they realize the F135 sucks. Of course, it took 15+ years before the TF30 ever even started being replaced on the F-14, and even Congress knew that engine sucked.

Slightly OT but you've just gotta see this if you haven't (and you've ever built a Tamiya kit):

I don't have a PS3 yet, but like the gunmetal 1000x more than the black, so I definitely want to get the super-special bundle or whatever. Still, being 80G instead of the 40G I planned on getting, PLUS being "limited" may drive the price too high.

I must have Copperhead, but I'll probably sell the Shipwreck he comes with. I don't have Shipwreck yet, but if I ever have one, I'll want a "normal" one.

If you want a "beefier" battroid, with the resulting 2x as thick fighter mode, Yamato has already released several other 1/72 YF-21's, with and without FAST packs. Yamato is making this new one for those of us who wanted a better fighter mode than the old one.

I actually think I like the blue HISS more than black. Will the black one come with a figure? I know a "real" HISS driver is a separate carded figure--wave 8? (I'm disappointed the blue HISS driver has no display stand, and no weapons)

Found a HISS at Target. It was at a checkout aisle endcap. It is not, however, a GI Joe endcap. It's all the exclusives. Lots of Star Wars figs on top, Joe vehicles in the middle (just a single HISS and AWE, no more), and deluxe All-spark repaint TFs on the bottom. (I kinda like the all-spark Brawl, might pick him up--I have no Brawl at all----did they fix the shoulders on this one?) With Wal-Mart now charging nearly 7 bucks for a figure, buying a HISS for 9.99 is a no-brainer.

Probably a long shot, but Revoltech hard-suits would be awesome. 20 bucks, highly articulated. They'd sell zillions.

Yup. Get rid of the "gimmick", and you can tuck a lot of things up in the plane's belly (basically just fold his arms inbetween his lower legs). Plus scale down his thighs/intakes a bit.

The story: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3167288 The petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/RRH53888/petition.html I signed.

I hope Megatron 'stays dead' for 1 full movie, so that SS can lead the 'cons for the 2nd movie, thus he would "deserve" a $50 toy in Hasbro's eyes, etc, and we can get the F-22 we all want.

I still want more pics, but I plan to get it. I am SERIOUSLY considering swapping for the original head and cab roof, so if anyone would like to trade for the "new, more accurate" head for their original-issue Movie Prime, let me know.

Edited for truth.

I was hoping the Snow Serpent would look cooler. They get bulkier in every incarnation. The BAT looks better than before--the tinted blue "window" helps a lot. (though it's still not a hologram)

Wait---Commander with chrome mask? Details? I've never seen confimation/pics that the lastest version of him does in fact have chrome.

Just me, but I hate "knives on the chest" SE, in all incarnations. ::edit:: Oh, they're removable. Eh, probably still pass on him, then I can buy 2 Lackey Vipers...

No pics today, woke up and it was dark and cloudy, and now it's raining.

Black Storm Shadow???? Why not visored Snake Eyes in black? Would make a lot more sense. And I still need an original outfit SS...

If nothing else, showing off my skill at balancing Kaiyodo figures.

Nothing good will come from a thread that's degenerated so quickly.

I think we're still waiting on Graham's Sv-51 review...

Got my Asuka today, will post a pic or two of her and Rei tomorrow.