Otaru Ikari

Those were pretty cool. Thanks.

Hey OI, let's see some pics of the peg. I Was S.K.U.D. on TBDX mentioned that you modified it using PVC pipes. Did not use any additional pegs on that one. I just glued the side seam of the cockpit, the screw at the back was loose causing the pegs to be loose. Once the seam was tight the pegs are more manageable. Who's skud?

Here's some of mine on a VF-1A. Crappy cam

Hope it gets here. I've only gotten two movies here and that is for the recent ones, Kamen Rider Ryuki: Episode Final and Kamen rider 555: Paradise Lost.

Talk about having waaaaaay to much time in their hands. These are funny stuff.

Which flaps are you referring, the one with the grill or is it the flaps that goes at the back on robot mode the one that covers the sides when on truck mode?

Leg and waist joints are racheted, all clicks into place. Joints are stiff enough. Smokestacks bend to accomodate the movement of the arms. Air vents on the legs opens up when the feet are pushed up. The only thing I can see giving in in the long run is the back area which hides the head, it is only tolerance that is keeping it stable. Possible paint chipping on the gray paint on the sides, specially when you pull it out to bring down the tires. The other thing to watch for is the joint that you push to set it back to truck or robot mode, the metal connects to plastic. Lastly you might encounter the hole in Prime's right ear, it is not a defect With those in mind it is still the best toy I got this year, heavy, huge, and poseable. I've transformed it numerous times and still no signs of wear and tare.

Same deal as the one I got here. Got it on the 23rd, good thing I made early reservations before the store got swamped. Everything is good except for Smokescreen like instruction manual, white lines over black.

Basically only the dragon head (part of upper chest) and the legs are made of die cast, the rest are plastic. The toy is actually sturdy even if it does not look like it. Here is a comparison pic on dragon mode (courtesy of greattoys).

Actually the toy is sturdy during transformation, specially the leg part.

More shots HERE

I got the Japanese version and the manual already have both English and Japanese Instruction, so it is a safe bet that The US version will have the same booklet too. As for the toy itself it has diecast legs and the top part of the chest that becomes the head. The cape is a good touch though it is too heavy for the shoulders to handle it if it is lifted up, cape is only good when layed on the ground. It might have been better if it has another connection in the middle. Redeeming factor though is the dragon mode, diecast parts and that the toy is weathered.

Check this guy's Sideswipe, a little twist and the toy looks far better that the original transformation. HERE !

Here is one nifty driver you can use *Pic taken by my supplier*

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Real deal, though with Korean packaging.

No tape on both my 1/48's, and even the FAST Pack. Glad they did not put any though, 1/48 box are so thin that a tape can ruin it.

You forgot to bring the heel down

It was an old film, probably saw it 4 or 5 years ago, same time with "SUMO DO, SUMO DON'T", that was another funny film.

Love the film too, hollywood would not do it justice if they adapt it. Imagine the cultural difference, that alone will ruin the fun factor of the movie.

A toy must be played, open it up, besides how will you know if it sucks if it still in a box. I am not sure about this whinning thing though, best that I can remember when we were kids we buy toys to play it, not to look if it has any pimple a crooked skull or a seam. Why buy a toy if you are buying it only to mock and inspect. Why buy it at all ?

Seems like ep. 3 is starting to sound like a major battle.

There is no problem at all about complaining, specially if it is constructive criticism, it helps the company know what the people wants or at least have an idea, though what might irk other people is complaining of the same thing over and over again, on every possible post they can, and even probably on other boards, Just the same crap over and over even if most of the member of the boards already know. Kinda like nagging

Thanks

Mine works ok without the piece but it does look a lot better with it on when you view the top