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Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series
M'Kyuun replied to BoBe-Patt's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Agree with both points. As for the latter point, motivation? I wonder if they'll end this season cliffhanger style as to Ahsoka's fate, or just finish her story one way or another with the season finale? I've come to like her character, and wouldn't mind seeing her continue a bit more into the final season. Obviously, they're going to have to dispose of her in some fashion as they lead up to the events in EP I. -
Great work on those customs.
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M'Kyuun replied to mikeszekely's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
I missed the window to get MP-10 from TRU. I don't like the wheel covers, but the rest of the design is excellent. My MP-01 is still like new, and still a great figure. I'm glad they're making triple changers for Generations/Universe/Classics again. I didn't get Classics Astrotrain or Tankor(Octane), as their alt modes suffered too much. Springer looks great across the board. IMHO, they did a good job of keeping the essence of the original while giving him a much needed update. as David mentioned, Blitzwing takes some cues from Animated, but the execution is still far, far better than the Animated version, whose alt modes look like afterthoughts. I think this new Blitzwing's tank mode looks fine, and his jet mode does have a Legioss look to it. That doesn't deter me; I like the look of the Alpha. I think his alt modes suffer due to the attempt to keep the G1 color schemes for his alts. If they'd just gone with tan or a gunship gray for both modes with various colored accents, the overall look of the alts wouldn't be as bad. That tan contrasts badly with dark purple and gives the whole a blatant incongruency. The unpainted prototype probably looks better. Glad to see Trailblazer finally getting the Classics treatment. I like the updated look. I'm hoping for MP Prowl pics to surface soon. If MP Sideswipe is any indication, then I'm getting ready to have my dream toy. -
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M'Kyuun replied to mikeszekely's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Hopefully TRU will get all the new MP TFs coming out. Actually, it'd be nice to see some other stores carry them as well...more competition and fewer markups. I wish Hasbro every success in securing the licenses, even if it means certain figs have to be sold without a weapon to appease the licensees. It would suck, but Hasbro could always make a separate weapons pack, and I'm sure third parties would be all over that like stink on shi7. Personally, I'd just be happy to have a MP figure at a more affordable rate than buying from overseas, esp since there's little difference between Japanese and domestic versions of the toys. FOC Springer is intriguing; I generally disdain Cybertronian alt modes, but all three modes look good. Judging from the pics and figuring what turns into what, however, I doubt the final product, if they indeed use this design, will be as clean as the illustrations. I hope I'm wrong. Personally, I'd love to see an updated Blitzwing. I'd love to see them finesse a J-20 or a Su 27, 30, or 50 into a believable tank and a decent looking bot. -
Yep, still a good looking figure...until you put it next to a renewal. Then the flaws become quite apparent. My renewal VF-25G stands next to my VF-27...pretty much the crotch/hip placement is the most glaring thing that's off.
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M'Kyuun replied to mikeszekely's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Maybe I'm totally mis-remembering this but weren't the igear seekers directly ripped off somebodies kitbash of the original has-tak seeeker mold in addition to directly copying the toy mold? Not sure about the kitbash part, but I know they were based off the original pre-Kawamori, ie better, version. And on the subject of a possible MP Jazz; Porsche and Lamborghini are both subsidiaries of Volkswagen group. Considering that they where able to get the Countach license, the chances are good they'll be able to get the 935 license as well. Very cool if they do. -
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M'Kyuun replied to mikeszekely's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Bit the bullet and ordered MP-12 Sideswipe from NP today. Pricey devil he is, at just under $100 shipped. It hurts all the more everytime I look at my Binaltech Jazz (Meister) in all his die-cast glory, with rubber tires and full interior, opening hood, and working steering, all for about $50. Exorbitant pricing notwithstanding, these MP G1 characters are a 20+ year dream come true. Prowl was my first TF, and I'm trying to temper my excitement for his MP incarnation until pics are released. He is still my favorite TF, and I've hoped and prayed for a version of him that looked like he did on the box art since I bought his original toy in '84. Classics and Binaltech both let me down in this regard, so my anticipation and expectations for his Masterpiece rendering are off-scale high. Hopefully, Takara can sweet talk Porche into releasing the license for Jazz. He'd be a glaring omission from the line. Licensing is a two-edged sword; great for us fans when a license is secured, downright disheartening when it's not. -
Concur 100%. It's a lovely design in any mode, although mine stays in battroid standing non-chalantly with sniper rifle at the ready.
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I'll second a new improved YF-19. On my dream list: Variable Glaug, BG-5C Fatman, VF-5000, Mylene's VF-11
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M'Kyuun replied to mikeszekely's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
I still have the deluxe toy of this guy. One of my favorite tank transformers; the only major flaw was that the panels to which his arms were mounted didn't tab very well. I heard they fixed it on later releases. I passed on Leader Brawl back when it was new, and with all the other new and better stuff coming out, I'll keep on passing. From what I've seen of the Beast Hunter toys, I'll be passing on those as well. I wonder how much of the 3rd season is going to revolve around this theme. -
Just Gamlin. There are 2 sets of two stickers in white and gray respectively.
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Macross toys
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That dark blue color scheme sure is pretty. I don't like the VF171 as much as the VF-17 (mostly because of the skinny feet on the 171. Silly, I know, but those big feet on the 17 just look better to me). However, in this color, it looks gorgeous all around.
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The stripes look white on mine, and mine was bundled with packs.
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I got my last hurrah of 2012 today, thanks to Fed-Ex, and a package from HLJ containing a VF-17D and a VF-4 Lightning. What a lovely bird she be. It's definitely an impressive bit of engineering, and quite solid in battroid. The only real hang up is the lack of rotating shoulders, limiting the upward movement of the arms. I wish they'd also added just a bit more length to the forearms to allow the poseable hands to fit inside, but it's a minor gripe. After years of waiting and hoping for a fully transformable VF-4, I'm extremely pleased with what Yamato has accomplished here. I was pretty impressed, too, with how well it balances, given how far back those upper engine nacelles extend. I like the color scheme, and the red they chose is nice darker matte red that looks nice, IMO. I'm glad Yamato arrived at their own solution for transforming this beauty, rather than copying Experten's overcomplicated system of lnkages. They also created a nice tight double jointed knee to affect transformation. From the beginning, I felt this would be the weakest point, but my fears are relieved after handling mine. Overall, this is another great entry in Yamato's Macross lineup. I have to echo the sentiment...nice avatar, Exo. Looks more like scene from a movie than cosplay.
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I received my VF-17D with FPs today, along with my VF-4 from HLJ. I wasn't expecting it til Thursday, so it was a nice end of year surprise. My 17 was nice and tight out of the box, almost too much so. I normally eschew instructions, but I was afraid I was going to snap something, so I referred. Anyway, I've transformed it to battroid and back without issue. The left side upper FP didn't want to snap on, but a little patience and persistence go a long way. So far, I'm impressed with this figure. It's big, it's solid, it looks great, and the poseability is impressive for a toy this size. No regrets.