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(This was already mentioned in the Transformers Alternators and More Thread, but I thought I'd post it here, since it's focused on a Gundam toy.) Has anyone here picked up the Arch Enemy Aile Strike Gundam? I got mine yesterday at K-B Toys for $6.99 (compared to prices as high as $20 online) and I have to say that it's the best deal for a new Gundam toy. Despite limited head articulation, the Strike Gundam has excellent poseability and detail for a PVC figure. As soon as I finish drawing the panel lines, I'll post some pics. If your K-B Toys doesn't have the Aile Strike in stock, I might be able to mail you one. PM Me if you're interested.

Yeah, but you drove all the way to Irvine to get one. I'm talking about the San Fernando Valley.

Burbank has had 0 Alternators for the whole month.

Last night, SpikeTV aired AutoRox, the first-ever awards show for cars. Here are the results: Maximum "G" Sports Car of 2005 Lotus Elise Chevrolet Corvette C6 Porsche 911 Carrera S Ferrari F430 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Winner: Chevrolet Corvette C6 America's sportscar trounces the foreign competition. The Real Muscle of 2005 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Only one nominee? The Major Player of 2005 Enzo Ferrari Again, only one nominee? The Mad Real SUV of 2005 BMW X5 Cadillac Escalade Range Rover Porsche Cayenne Turbo Volkswagen Touareg Winner: Porsche Cayenne Turbo The most overrated in the category wins it. The "Livin' Large" Luxury Car of 2005 Audi A8 Maserati Quattroporte Maybach 62 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rolls Royce Phantom Winner: Rolls Royce Phantom Bullsh*t! The Maybach is a much better ride. The Midlife-Crisis Car of 2005 1999 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster What, no other car in the category? The Take-It-Off Droptop of 2005 BMW M3 Convertible Chevrolet Corvette C6 Ferrari 360 Spyder Mercedes-Benz SL Porsche Boxster S Winner: Ferrari 360 Spyder The 360 goes out with a bang. The Chick Magnet of 2005 2004 Saleen S7 Okay, but just one car nominee? Tastiest Tuner of 2005 Acura RSX Type-S Honda Civic Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII Scion xB Subaru Impreza WRX STi Winner: Acura RSX Type-S Double Bullsh*t! The WRX and EVO can waste that front-driver anywhere. Automotive Icon of 2005 Carroll Shelby The father of the Cobra receives major props for his contributions to the auto industry. The Steal-of-a-Deal of 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Triple Bullsh*t!!! The Hottest Exotic of 2005 Enzo Ferrari Ford GT Lamborghini Gallardo Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Porsche Carrera GT Winner: Lamborghini Gallardo What a surprise upset. The slowest of the bunch wins this one. Most Jammin' Truck of 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram Ford F-150 Nissan Titan Dodge Ram SRT-10 Winner: Dodge Ram SRT-10 Now that was a rather unfair advantage. The Ride of '05 Chevrolet Corvette Ford Mustang GT Lotus Elise Mercedes-Benz SLK55 Porsche 911 Carrera S Winner: Chevrolet Corvette C6 Damn...I wanted the Mustang to win. Nevertheless, the C6 is an awesome ride.

Sorry to read about the VF-EX, Nick, especially after all the mods you've made over the past couple of years. So what do you plan to buy as a replacement?

Damn, you already got Windy? He's not even available in the L.A. Valley.

What's wrong with that store? I went there today and I thought it was very clean (especially for its location). At least it beats going to Wal-Mart in Panorama City.

For those in the L.A. area who don't have Meister yet, Target in Pacoima has one left in stock. The box is a bit beat up, but the car itself is intact.

It's not you, it's practically every Wal-Mart and Target in the U.S. Here in the L.A. area, Alternators newer than Autobot Hound are hard to come by (except Swindle, as nobody cares about him). Last week, I drove as far as Newbury Park (40+ miles away from Burbank) just to buy an extra Meister (and I was actually out looking for Grimlock). (But then again, Solscud007 will tell you how far he drove just to get Windcharger...)

Actually, it depends on the design. If the fixtures are chromed out, they're definitely rice. However, if the inner fixture color is natural, it's acceptable. Take the Mazda3 (known in Japan as the Axela), for example. Though they look aftermarket, the taillights are actually OEM and are readily available as a dealer option. Regardless of which, they look much better than the stock red taillights.

So far, I've visited two KB stores (Sun Valley and Van Nuys) and they each had at least four Strikes available. I didn't see any other Arch Enemy figures; in the case of the Gundam SEED line, I don't think the Aegis Gundam is out yet.

Original Dirty Pair rules all. Accept no substitutes (especially Dirty Pair Flash and Adam Warren's POS comics).

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Personally, I could care less about comparing the current rear end design with past designs. As long as the 911's headlights are oval (not abstract like the 996), I'm happy with the design.

Wonderful Days is finally coming to selected theatres across America. However, it will be under a different title: Sky Blue

I swear, BMWs are getting uglier and uglier. They should fire Chris Bangle and get a better car designer.

Yeah, I remember reading about that car. It hit 219 mph before it blew a tire and totaled itself in the Nevada desert. Fortunately, the driver wasn't hurt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkX7dHjL-aY The Fifth Element Gaumont/Columbia Pictures, 1997 Columbia Tri-Star Home Video, 2005 Directed by Luc Besson (La Femme Nikita, Leon: The Professional) Written by Luc Besson (The Transporter trilogy, the Taken trilogy) and Robert Mark Kamen (The Karate Kid, Kiss of the Dragon) Running Time: 126 minutes Rated PG-13 for violence, nudity, suggestive sexual situations and strong language. Cast Bruce Willis (David Addison in Moonlighting, Mikey in Look Who's Talking) as Korben Dallas Milla Jovovich (Katinka in Zoolander, Maya in Kuffs) as Leeloo Minai Lekarariba-Laminai-Tchai Ekbat De Sebat. Gary Oldman (Lee Harvey Oswald in JFK, Drexl Spivey in True Romance) as Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg Ian Holm (Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings, Mr. Kurtzmann in Brazil) as Priest Vito Cornelius Chris Tucker (Smokey in Friday, Det. James Carter in Rush Hour) as DJ Ruby Rhod Tom "Tiny" Lister, Jr. as President Lindberg Brion James (1945-1999) (Leon in Blade Runner, Ben in 48 Hours) as General Munro Maïwenn Le Besco as Diva Plavalaguna Luke Perry (Dylan in Beverly Hills 90210, Oliver in Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as Billy Masterson Synopsis Heavily inspired by bandes dessinees (that's "comics" in French) artists Jean-Claude Mezieres (Valerian) and Jean "Moebius" Giraud (Blueberry, Metal Hurlant), renowned French director Luc Besson collaborated with the two in 1992 to develop an ambitious sci-fi project tentatively titled Zaltman Bleros. While character and production sketches were being developed, the project was put on hold, pending support from a Hollywood company. But when Besson's 1993 film Léon: The Professional became a worldwide hit, he reunited with Mezieres and Moebius and resumed production of their project, now renamed The Fifth Element. Released in 1997, The Fifth Element tells the tale of Korben Dallas, a New York cab driver in the 23rd century who encounters a mysterious girl named Leeloo. He later on ends up having to protect Leeloo, as she holds the key to the five elements that will protect Earth from all evil, not to mention a corrupt industrialist named Zorg who wants the elements for his own profit. If the five elements are not joined within 48 hours, all life on Earth will cease to exist. Korben Dallas: "Whoa, lady, I only speak two languages: English and bad English." [Leeloo continues to talk in divine language] Korben Dallas: "Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all for conversation, but maybe you could just shut up for a minute?" Lowdown Imagine Blade Runner mixed with Star Wars, with a little European style to it. You have The Fifth Element. Yes, the story leaves much to be desired, but The Fifth Element is pure eye candy with breathtaking set designs, dazzling visual effects and Milla Jovovich half-naked in the first half of the film. Bruce Willis, as usual, plays a scrawny, gun-toting S.O.B. Gary Oldman, on the other hand, does a good job playing the neurotic Zorg. (Of course, it pales in comparison to his role as Stansfield in Léon.) And while this film launched Jovovich's career, nothing else she's done afterwards has been worthwhile. But the one who steals the show is Chris Tucker, who plays the gender-challenged DJ Ruby Rhod. In many of his scenes, you'll either laugh or just tell him to shut up. The music by Eric Serra (GoldenEye, Bulletproof Monk) is a mix of orchestra and techno, but the highlight of the soundtrack is the Diva's captivating performance. Definitely worth buying the OST. If you're a sci-fi freak or just a casual movie buff, check out The Fifth Element. Proof that the French can also produce a great sci-fi epic. Police: "Are you classified as human?" Korben Dallas: "Negative, I am a meat popsicle." Rating: A- "Anybody else want to negotiate?" - Korben Dallas DVD Extras: A+ If you have a previous version of The Fifth Element on DVD (regular or Superbit), trade it in, as this two-disc edition is loaded with everything you wanted to know about the movie, and then some: Check-in Attendant: "Mr. Rhod, you are going to have to assume your individual position." DJ Ruby Rhod: "I don't want one position, I want all positions!" Disc 1Film feature available in DTS 6.1 or Dolby Digital 5.1 English. Fact Track. Liner notes that flash during the film. Disc 2 The Visual Element. Interviews with Mezieres and Moebius, plus test shots of the film's set designs. The Digital Element. A look at the film's dazzling visual effects, plus interviews with the staff of Digital Domain. The Star Element. Interviews with Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich and Chris Tucker. The Alien Element. Information on the Mondoshawans, the Mangalores, Zorg's pet Picasso and other races that didn't make it in the final cut. The Fashion Element. A look at the wardrobe of 23rd century Earth, plus screen tests of Korben and Leeloo's outfits. The Diva. An interview with the actress behind the blue makeup and prosthetics, plus test shots and outtakes of her concert performance. Poster Gallery. Pics of theatrical posters from all over the world. Too bad none of these features are available on Blu-ray. Speaking of which, Sony screwed up on the Blu-ray release of this film not once, but twice. The first in 2006 being a really bad video transfer, and while the second release in 2007 featured an improved picture, that's all it had. References The Internet Movie Database

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Come to think of it, the new Eclipse looks like a cross between the Scion tC and the Honda Accord Coupe.

Is it me, or does the new Eclipse look like the Scion tC?

Mark your calendar, folks. Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior is coming to selected theatres on February 11. http://www.ongbakmovie.com/

Alec Baldwin: "That is the F.A.G. way. Soon, the whole world will say, 'Good going, F.A.G. You made the world a better place, didn't you, F.A.G.?'"

Last night on RAW: - Signs of the week: "Steph Fears Heyman," "HHH Fears Divorce," and "Security Stole My Sign." All by one person in front row. - Where exactly is WWE going with Muhammad Hassan? - It's a known fact that WWE doesn't respect hometown heroes. Christian is no exception, with HBK - the most hated wrestler in Canada - dropping him with the Sweet Chin Music. - Despite having to fight Viscera, Batista continues to generate heavier pops from the crowd. Look for him to win the Royal Rumble and beat HHH at WrestleMania. - Kane vs. Snitsky - what a way to kill an episode of RAW following an excellent match between Benoit and Y2J. As usual, the Toronto crowd showed their boredom by doing the Wave across the arena.

Too many curves. If GM can straighten them out, they can build it.