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It's the DX Chogokin. I repainted the Gun Pod gray green (Mr. Color #128) over flat black (Mr. Color #33). Also, the photos don't show the actual color, but the knife handle and some details on the head and skirt armor were painted dark iron (Mr. Metal Color #214) over flat black.

Thanks. I got the NA stickers from my 1/72 Super Messiah kit (which is still being painted).

Now for the full armor.

Finally took pics of my VF-25S Armored Messiah. Enjoy! Photos taken with a Casio Exilim EX-Z9.

Just part of my current collection.

(if you dare...)

This decision wasn't made by Chrysler itself; it came from Fiat's CEO Sergio Marchionne. The Lancia brand is currently available only in Italy, Greece and other few places in Europe. Also, I've read reports that when Fiat purchased a stake in Chrysler, the Obama Administration requested for them to make Chrysler a global brand. Lancia won't be the only brand threatened by this change. Some Alfa Romeos may wind up becoming rebadged Chryslers as well.

Andrew Koenig, who played the Joker in this short film, was found dead today. R.I.P. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20...rss-fullcontent

Fiat's deal with Chrysler means that they'll be bringing their 500 and other Italian cars into the U.S. That deal, however, is a double-edged sword, as Lancia cars will be rebadged as Chryslers in Europe as early as next year. What would Ozma Lee say? Lancia's Future Threatened Once More

Don't be fooled by its retro '60s design. The Lucra LC470 is powered by the Corvette's 400 bhp 5.7 liter LS6 V8. And with its carbon fiber body, the car weighs just 1,971 lbs., resulting in a 0-60 acceleration of 3.4 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 11.6 seconds @ 129 mph. Impressed? Well, you can own one for $74,500. 2010 Lucra LC470

Good news (not just to all the tree-huggers)... Hummer Sale Nixed by China, GM Begins Winding Down Brand Hummer, an Obituary: 1999-2010

Yeah, but did that work on the Dead or Alive movie?

Suddenly, everyone wants to be a locksmith. A new invention called an Electronic Key Impressioner (EKI) enables locksmiths to scan a car lock and upload the pattern into the computer for them to cut a new key. Sounds easy, doesn't it? Maybe a little too easy. Knowing that car thieves would take advantage of the new technology, the EKI's inventors will only sell it to licensed locksmiths. In addition, each licensed EKI has online access to a key database. Any attempt by an unlicensed device to access the database will render it inoperable. BTW, the EKI currently works only on Fords and on regular keys, not the newer transponder keys. New Device Makes Life Easier for Some Locksmiths, Car Thieves

Meh. Instructions take the fun away from transforming toys. The only time I needed to read the manual was for ROTF Optimus Prime.

Not Engrish (more into Fail Blog material), but still hilarious.

That's a pretty good price for it. I've seen it go for at least $90 (+ shipping) on some online stores.

In that case, why haven't they attacked Astro Plan yet?

Has anyone here picked up the VF-25Fm Messiah FamilyMart Version?

Yeah, I heard they were slapped a cease & desist by HG. What a way to treat their fans.

Damn, you got one of those? The Mk. III is my all-time favorite Supra.

Just wondering, anyone here affected by the Toyota recall?

Have you read the consumer ratings on it? "Good" depends on how you decide to use it. You may want to do some comparisons with it and other SUVs of the same class (i.e. Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape). BTW, check out the new Hyundai Tucson. For an SUV, it's gorgeous.

Yeah, I like that one, but I still think the 240Z is the best.

Mecha designer Masahiro Yamane was the mechanical animation director of GaoGaiGar. He also did animation direction on Ninja Resurrection, The Big O and Code Geass. Character designer Takahiro Kimura did GaoGaiGar, as well as Betterman and Dirty Pair Flash. Director Yasuchika Nagaoka did Banner of the Stars I-III and New Cutey Honey. Oh, and here's a cover version of the opening theme: Animetal - "Shinkon Gattai Godannar!!"

Wow...no one mentioned that the head of Godannar looks a lot like the Fire Valkyrie.