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That's a fictional 1:1 model. Something about AVIC being China's air force engineering division or something, and they've created a bunch of sci-fi scenarios to entice the public into getting into the field. This is one, with the fictional story of the aircraft being that aliens invade in 2050 and this is the sixth-gen superfighter that can stand up to them... or something like that. Apparently this whole endeavor is very well-known in China, but AVIC was more than willing to let foreign press come to their own conclusions across language barriers about the model, which is where we get the false reporting that China was showing off a prototype real-life sixth-gen air/space fighter capable of Mach 5, laser weaponry, and all other sorts of nonsense.

I don't think the movie is one that needed a live-action remake already, but it is what it is. I'd have liked for them to go much more naturalistic on these dragon designs, and especially tone down the eyes on Toothless. Seriously, can you imagine how well it must be able to see with saucers that big? Also, I think it would only have been fair if they brought back Gerard Butler that they also bring back Jay Baruchel as Hiccup. 40-year old man STILL looks like he's in the midst of puberty. Anyway, happy to see the composer and director are also returning. The original has such an outstanding soundtrack, I still regularly listen to it on its own.

The Gernsback and Arbalest use the XL-2 Booster, the Laevatein is the only one to use the XL-3. IIRC there was a MB XL-2 booster released as a TWE item, but don't quote me on that.

That's actually what I had hoped would be the case for The Predator. Altruistic Predator gets shot down trying to bring alien tech to humanity to fight a common enemy in the Super Predator, but ends up killing an investigation party in self-defense, then the Super Predator lands and it becomes a three-way hunt as the Predator tries to help humanity and/or make it out alive, humans try to kill the aliens, and the Super Predator does its Super Predator self-experimentation thing.

Thought for sure I've seen this previewed here already, but can't find the post. Anyway, saw it a couple days ago. Very good, solid movie. Typical high A24 quality.

The latter, plus missiles in one and missiles and Super parts in the other. At 1/48 I think it's just the paint scheme.

Now you mention it, I wonder what the M7 VF-19s could potentially look like in a more "realistic" style, with their bulbous shapes pared back to more closely resemble the YF-19/VF-19A they're ostensibly built on.

Riser cable quality has been the bane of my existence. I tried my hand at a "sandwich-style" SFF build a few years ago for a friend, and the riser cable ended up being the cause of all manner of issues, from BSODs to WiFi outages. And that was a 3.0 riser, I can only imagine how much more finnicky they are now that the standard has jumped up two revisions and quadruple the bandwidth.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/madoverlord/macross-ii-lovers-again-alus-edition/posts/4222477 Update #25 Should we do an Ishtar Standee? Hello everyone. Before we get to the main topic of this update, a quick progress report. Preproduction on the subtitles is almost completed, we're just in the endless paranoid rechecking stage. However, the color correction and HDR grading work has taken more time than expected, and that coupled with delays in getting the new package artwork completed (which we need before we can print the artbooks) means we're probably looking at an early spring release instead of end-of-year. As is our tradition when our original schedule inevitably blows up in our faces, we're working on making additions to the set as compensation for the delay. And that leads into our main topic. As you will recall from the last update, Mikimoto-sensei had done some incredible artwork that was originally intended to be turned into a patch (side-note: Sasha is doing her usual obsessive job trying to ensure that every stitch goes in exactly the right place). This artwork wasn't a full-body portrait because that wasn't going to be needed for the patch. In any case, a lot of people who saw the artwork said it'd make a great standee, and when we mentioned this to Mikimoto-sensei, he said he really, really would like us to make one. Of course, our response was “Yes, Mikimoto-sensei. Whatever you want, Mikimoto-sensei! We'll need a full-body version, Mikimoto-sensei.” And look what just arrived... This is the first new Ishtar illustration that Mikimoto-sensei has created in many years, so it's something special and we definitely want to turn it into a physical object like a standee. However, here's the thing with standee production; there are minimum order quantities and a tooling fee for making a mold. This means that the project is only viable if we get 250+ orders. So that means it's time for one of our Backer Polls! Our tentative plan is to make either a ~6.5" (1/10 scale) or ~10.6" (1/6 scale) standee (or both if there is sufficient demand). The estimated prices are $20 and $30, respectively, plus shipping. However, as we are standee n00bs, we'd love suggestions from the standee experts out there, so let us know what you think. We'd also love suggestions about the base graphics, our current best ideas are the Marduk symbol and/or some space-themed graphics. You can find the poll here! Best, Robert & Natsumi

Anyone have the dimensions of the art cards and Sharon Apple concert promo poster? I think I saw 12"x12" somewhere earlier but don't know for sure...

IIRC in-lore its radical new engines provided so much thrust that supplementary boosters were deemed unnecessary, so its Fast Pack was designed around augmenting its existing systems (more missiles/fuel/verniers) and being able to be used in-atmosphere unlike prior/future Supers. Of course, the VF-19 just five years later would get huge honking booster Fast Packs, and Isamu's retrofitted VF-19 also got those -25 Super boosters jury-rigged onto it... Meh. I like it better this way anyway.

Fixed that for you. Seriously though, even though I don't usually take part in all the frantic box art theory-crafting that other people do... I REALLY hope this is hinting at a 1/48 YF-21 finally coming out.

Kappa Hobby - https://www.kappahobby.com/products/dx-chogokin-tornado-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-use-revival-ver Waiting on USAGS and Eknightmedia, IIRC people have been able to get other releases for cheapest at those places after coupon codes and whatnot.

Just a quick FYI in case anyone's interested, and since the discussion is currently topical, I'm looking to offload some kits in the FS section. 6 kits, $100 OBO + shipping Bandai Helldiverr Moderoid Helldiver Moderoid Ingram + Bulldog Moderoid Peacemaker Moderoid Type Zero Moderoid Griffon

That makes sense, I keep forgetting the name Imai. Thanks for the correction.