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I really wish that Revoltech would include little mini-non-transforming version of the vehicle modes to figures that have vehicle and robot modes (like Macross and Transformers).

Other than the VF-25, is there a release order (and loose release date)? Like is the line gonna continue with the entirely too often seen VF-1's or are we gonna get something fresh like a VF-4 as the second one? (No offense intended to those that like the VF-1, I just think there are already plenty of them, and even a 1/100 w/ Fastpack version available ALREADY).

I completely disagree wtih you. The line should make AFFORDABLE valks the priority. I'd like to see some more obscure stuff, but I can't justify dropping $150+ on a single toy, but $150 on 3 (especially if they have armor/stands/etc) I'd be much more inclined to do.

I agree, $50 is expensive for that scale. Even the Toynami 1/100 w/ armor would only cost around $30-35 shipped depending on where you get it. If they throw in perks like missiles and armor and stands, then we're still looking at something equivalent to the Toynami valk's accessories. What will make it worth that extra money will be if the quality is superior to the Toynami valks b/c they do have some issues (discussed many times in other threads). Personally, I'll only pick up ones I REALLY want from the line if it's gonna cost $50 a piece (YF-19, YF-21, VF-25 but only with armor, maybe even a VF-0 if it comes with some kind of perk). I just think that if bandai wants to be competitive with those prices, they need perks like armor, missiles, and flight stands included. They also need to make them perfect transformation. Minor stuff like landing gear can be removable, but the toys need to be more or less perfect transformation b/c there are WAY too many people that hate parts-formers, no matter how minor the stuff is that gets removed. I make very few exceptions to that rule myself when buying stuff unless perfect transformation makes it significantly uglier, like deformed ugly. We also know that all or nearly all of them have been made as toys that transform without major parts swapping, so you have to consider having that knowledge present too. There are so many things they need to nail down, but they are things that are fairly easy to do, so lets hope they get it accomplished. And is there a tentative release date for any of them right now? Like first quarter versus fourth quater?

Likely, the game will be playable for non-Japanese speakers. All the Gundam Battle games (made by the people making this game) have translations of menus and stuff up on gamefaqs. Personally, I don't have any problem playing the gundam battle games, but it does take 10-15 minutes to get used to things like pressing O instead of X to select things. But aside from minor stuff, it will be all in Japanese with no real English anywhere, but you can learn where stuff is and what to press to play.

For everyone wanting a Pandora Battery, you can actually buy a little device from codejunkies that will convert a normal battery to "service mode" and back to "normal" mode for $30. It's what I used. I've used it on PSP slim and PSP phat and both worked just fine. To simplify things people have asked about: PSP games are playable on any PSP, but movies have to be from the same region as your PSP unless you have a modded PSP. The Custom Firmware (CFW) will allow you to do a lot of things, like play games off of a memory card instead of disk. You can also install a lot of cool little applications (like a cheat program if you have games that require way too much time to unlock everything the fair way). The CFW version is important. You want to end up with 3.90 M33-3 or above when you are done (some methods have you load an earlier version, then do upgrades to get to 3.90). A "Magic Memory Stick" (MMS) is the a memory stick with the CFW installer on it. That way, when you use the "pandora's battery" or "service mode" battery, it will install the custom firmware. You actually make this yourself unless you buy one from somebody pre-made. And lastly, YOUTUBE is your friend for all things PSP mod related. Seriously, there are a ton of tutorials for almost everything.

Sorry for bringing this old thead back but I just saw the pics from this movie... Somehow, I think this movie will be worse than the old Dragonball movie. The character actor choices and style look nothing like Dragonball, so I think it's gonna end up being sold on the name alone.

Hopefully nothing ends up being wrong with them. I've searched online for issues involving the ARX-8, but came back with nothing so I hope it was just bad information or maybe something like the shipment was damaged so the seller ended up short or something and the wording got lost in translation. Mine shipped today from HLJ, so it'll probably be another 2-3 weeks before I get it. I'm actually amazed at how random my delivery time from them is. Sometimes I get it in 10 days, other times it takes 20, so I'll post something once it arrives.

Ah. Wasn't really sure b/c of how the threads ended up. What were the problems that people have been reporting on the ARX-8 b/c mine just shipped from HLJ and I'd like to know.

Likely you'll need a modded psp for the cheats to work as most cheats I see that aren't button codes or passwords are for CWCheat, and that requires the psp to be modded. Again, if anyone needs help with the whole modding thing, let me know. I can help. The psp is also modded via software mods, so it's technically not even illegal in the US.

What specifically are you referring to? Full Metal Panic, but this robot hasn't been animated into the show and only appears in the novels as the show hasn't gotten far enough along to see this. The anime is also kind of unstable in terms of when new stuff comes out. The anime is great though!

Why do that? Just buy the joint pack that Revoltech/Kaiyodo released. No reason to waste a good figure.

I don't have one pre-ordered yet. I figure that someone will get their hands on one a few weeks before release, then we'll get a review. I also think the price will plummet soon after release b/c $150 is ridiculous considering the shipping will probably cost $15-20 since it's 2lbs without packaging, so that's like $170 and I'm not gonna dish that out for a toy unless it's f**king perfect and this is a toynami product that is inherently flawed (I'm looking at you ugly ass cockpit in robot mode). I could buy the YF-19 1/60 for that price and I know it'll be better QC than toynami. When the thing drops below $100, I'll pick it up, but I can't see myself doing that before then.

Better hurry, HLJ is already listing it as out of stock. Now all that really remains is Hoquet from MH. Also, would there be much interest in a cover to pop over the aweful looking Toynami Beta Fighter cockpit in robot mode? If I end up buying one, I know I was probably gonna make one b/c I think it just looks aweful with the cockpit not hidden.

I know it's not yellow, but I thought the arms on yellow looked like he could bend and rotate at the elbow, and I think the black figure kind of confirms that it's possible.

I wonder if we'll get a demo of this like the last Gundam game?

Well, the Gundam Battle games have a definite difference in stats for certain things, so making some fighters faster is reasonable. The missiles look great in this game too.

Okay! Sounds good. Sucks that their system is buggy though. But I'm anxious to get that Full Metal Panic! figure.

So is there a release date for the ARX-8 from Full Metal Panic! yet?

Okay, so if the Blue Beta is gonna be limited to 10000 pieces, does anyone actually think they'll be able to sell that many? I think the price tag is so high that anyone who actually might have been on the fence (given the QC nightmare the Alpha is) will probably be put off. And if I recall correctly, there were only 10000-ish blue toynami Alphas made, so I doubt every single person will buy one and Aoshima's doesn't match color wise from what I understand so I just don't see them selling out. So I honestly think the price will drop quickly after release.

Yeah, the price is nasty. I'm hoping revoltech eventually makes one.

While the game looks fun, I'm still very worried that the flying part of the game will suck. I think it's gonna be very similar to the flying in the Gundam Battle series and that will stink. Hopefully they put a lot of effort into the flight portion.

True, but I doubt that this team is considering modders when they design the game. And from what I can recall, the Gundam Battle games don't have color change options like that. Armored Core has always had a color change thing.

I'd doubt you could do that. I just don't see them taking the time to do something like that for a game that isn't going to be a huge online game.

How much will this cost (most likely)?