wm cheng
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I think you're supposed to get an e-mail about it. I am on the VIP program as well and was told that there would be an early VIP pre-order window for the UCS Snow Speeder earlier this year, but that didn't happen in all areas. I'm in Canada and either the country was left out or I was left out :P, but I waited for the earlier pre-order and it didn't happen for us, it did for US, Australia, UK and a few other countries, but not here. So I hope we are included this year for the Sep 14th date - otherwise it would be Bandai madness on Oct 1st! BTW for Canadians, for once the exchange rates seem to work in our favour (at least compared to the USD).
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Great thread Noel! I missed it before (being away for a large part of the summer) but I too am looking for those white fast/super pack stenciling for the 1/60 toys. Its great that you told us that unfortunately what I was looking for is incorrect on those decal sheets. If you do find any alternatives do let us know. I did laser print all the other markings onto decal film scaled up from Hasegawa decal scans and they worked great (as long as you are applying them onto a light coloured background) As for the super thin panel lines, they are too shallow to hold a wash, however I've used a really sharp mechanical pencil (the 2mm kind with the rotary shapener) and it just falls into the crevices/panel lines nicely (if you make a mistake, you can use an eraser). Then once its sealed under the top coat its fine, plus its a nice grey so its not too dark.
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Are they releasing the support truck later on? (in scale with this?) - 6 long is mighty small for $300cdn...
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Cool, can't wait to find out more about it, hopefully a sneak preview of what's inside (is it more drawings and illustrations than words I hope).
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WTF?!?! for something 16cm long? They are just insane. Oh well, Arcadia's stupid pricing has just put this out of my collection. The Fewture one doesn't seem so expensive now
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Why won't we see a Hasegawa VF-2SS? Is it a license issue?
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YES!!! I have been kicking myself for passing up the $500 set as being too expensive, now $900cdn doesn't seem so much - argh!!! It does look amazing, hope I get an order in to get it by Christmas - I think it might be a hard one to get at the beginning at least till the New Year with the Last Jedi coming out in December.
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Yep, I missed out on the Hasegawa VF-1D Gerwalk with the little Minmay figure thinking it was Hasegawa and they're not like Bandai DXs - boy was I wrong!
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Pretty cool! (like the Fewture interpretation better but can't afford the price) - this seems more anime accurate. I'm not holding my breath for the price though, Arcadia have pretty much priced themselves out (for what you get IMHO) as far as I'm concerned. Still crossing my fingers for a pleasant surprise though.
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Yeah, just not feeling the proportions either. Why can't Hasegawa take a crack at this? It's a wait and see - but it is one of my most favourite designs.
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I hope that's not true as I really want a launch pad and crawler to go along with the Saturn V!!! It's amazing how much better Lego improved on the original ideas submission - interesting to go back through their updates.
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Same here!!! Woohoo...
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Yeah!!! It certainly looks like the YF23 and I'd always preferred that over the 22 from a looks point of view. If it only had non-round vectored thrust exhaust it would look so much more futuristic. I can't wait for Hasegawa to come out with a super detailed 1/72 mold of this puppy! Love the digital camo too, just would prefer to switch out the minty green for a light/med grey.
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Wow! The Russians do know how to design beautiful sleek looking planes.
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1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144
wm cheng replied to VF-18S Hornet's topic in Toys
Love these V2 Yamatos - especially the rainbow canopies and the off-white colours. Looking great, but especially amazing when you have them together like that! -
The fins don't bother me as much once you have the built entirety in your hands and you admire it as a whole. Truely amazing! Its nice that its a thin piece (and something I recognize from other sets, I hate specialized pieces), if you built it up out of blocks, it would be just too heavy looking. You'll see when you build it - ENJOY! Can't wait to hear what you think of it. I'm blown away.
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I just finished the Saturn V build and it's amazing!!! If anyone is on the fence with this set, run out and buy it. I can't recommend it highly enough. Its just perfect in every way, great size, separates into all the stages, really enjoyable build with ingenious techniques AND its solid in the end for more than just a display. I have to say its my favourite set of all so far. Bravo to those Lego fans. I just wished they "chromed" the command module, as they had to specially print it anyways so its already a unique part and I wished they doubled the blue stands so that it can be displayed horizontally with all the stages apart a little more stably. Did someone here ever do those A,B,C,D stickers for the base fins? I wished they printed those on.
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Is the entire front end of the shuttle one specialized piece? I don't recall a piece like that - I like the scale thing, but don't like large specialized pieces. (I voted for it anyways though)
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1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144
wm cheng replied to VF-18S Hornet's topic in Toys
Amazing photos and stance Anime52K8!!! Maybe I should reconsider these stands, they might be able to save a lot of space if they are put vertically. Can both planes be put on one stand almost vertically? It would be great to see a picture of that with the entire stand (BTW where can I still order these stands - remember a wonderful member here made them, but forgot which thread) TIA. -
Thanks Kyp, interesting read... great points! I can see your position... too bad my wallet can't I need to see more episodes, bring em on!
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You know, I'm not totally down with these changes - the engines aren't as streamlined and now it looks a little pregnant. Not as sexy or streamlined. (At least that's what I'm trying to convince myself).
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Awww man!!! Now I can't unsee it and pretend there were no changes. Still love the SoC 2199 Yamato and the last SoC Andromeda - don't know if its enough of a difference to warrant another purchase though - my little girl has to go to University right?
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Is there any difference in the 2202 refit?
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Hey! I thought no one here liked the Chuck version - it was going to give me a chance at the PO. ... no one likes the Chuck version, no need for pre-order... (Jedi hand wave)
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Well, I love your photos!!! If you're ever in Toronto, just let me know and I'll even dust them for ya
