Jasonc

Perhaps it's just me, but the new sculpt of the Beta looks less detailed, and kinda awkward with the cockpit being the way it is. Is it supposed to look that big? Also, it's probably just the angle, but the Toynami Beta looks like it doesn't have any joints or anything. I hope they didn't decide on a non-transforming Beta. That was one of their options for awhile, as George over there told me. Coin toss!!!!

New parts = Happy Jasonc for being able to transform his 0A and hopefully 0S. Hopefully the info is good.

For the VF-1D, the Tamiya Orange is perfect. It's not so "racey", and when put under a matte or dull coat, looks more like what an orange would look like when exposed to the outside and to air. One of these days, I'll get my camera charged, and take pics of my custom VF-1D. People do seem to like it, at least somewhat.

C'mon man, that's the new Overtechnology given to humans fromt he Protocultures! You mean to tell me that you don't want to see guys walking around with gun arms and fairies all around? (Of course I'm joking)

Why do I feel like this conversation is a runaway barrel going downhill fast? Actually, some of the ideas here, aren't half bad. It's always fun to speculate.

And you know it!!! Doesn't it also lead to the dark side of the force? I can't wait to see some scans myself. Good plastic goodness wrapped in a nice big box of fun.

Whatever you have before you got engaged, or make your vows, that's who she marrys, that's what goes with you. Or, if you are to do the compromise, make her get rid of half of her hobby stuff, or half her shoes, or makeup, or something that is equal in sacrifice. If she buys more out of want, not out of necessity, you buy an extra toy out of want. See, you have to eat what you're dishing out sometimes.

I'll definitely take one. I'm kicking myself for missing the first one.

Put me down for 2 Mospeada shirts (L) and 2 of the MWcon shirts (L). If you make the MW con shirts in that brown color and/or the blue, I will take those too. As for size of the graphics, I think it's fine. you definitely don't want it like a billboard. It's the look of subtlty but recognition that make it a good size and design. My only suggestion would be to do it in that brown color, just for a variety of MWcon shirt colors over the years. We've had so far (correct or add anything I'm off on) Black Navy Blue Grey Green See, no need for Target, just buy tees every year from MWcons

Ah, OK!!! I was just trying to figure out that one, as I don't see how the term "soulmate" could give off a "weak" man, or the sort. It just didn't make sense to me. In what I was brought up under, it is kinda a mix between old and new culture, a lot of the old based in my latin American heritage. The old that I've taken in is that a man is the one who carries the weight of a relationship with his girlfriend/wife. As we all know, relationships aren't always easy as pie. The stress and burdens should be weighted mostly on the man. In return, his woman should always give him room to be free (not in the sleeping around sense) to be who he is, endulge in his hobbies, and relax from time to time. In my upbringing there, a woman is your most cherised person on the planet. She's the one who will bear your children, support you when the world is against you, and bring you joy in life that "male bonding" just doesn't give. The new culture side tells me that a good man is simply like a reed in the wind. Sounds stupid, I know, but a reed can bend with changing wind/time, and not break (cave in, or faulter). The truth is, women are very difficult to grasp, and understand as it is, and any man who can make a great relationship last the test of time and remain happy is doing something right. The woman must be doing her job as well, because as the saying goes, behind every great man is a greater woman. I don't necessarily believe that saying all the way, but if a great man is gonna be with a woman, the respect and honor given needs to be a 2-way street.

I haven't met anyone that's really said that before. Not that I ever use it, but out of curiosity, why does that carry a negative connotation? Would a guy saying that be the same implication of a guy who cries during telephone commercials, and orders the foo-foo drinks at starbucks in his Miata (didn't mean to offend anyone, if that applies to you)?

Well, for the record, I was raised with both parents, so there goes that argument. In most cases, I've found that people attract a reflection of themselves to some extent. Forget the "opposites attract" B.S. That's about as solid as a matchstick, and burns out just as fast. Garbage in, garbage out. If you have a shitty view of women that are coming around you, it's more likely because you are attracting some sort of reflection of yourself. That's why in my last post, I said if you want to change the type of women you are pulling in, you need to clean out the closet of your own ideas, and start figuring out what's gonna make you a better person. The few of us fortunate to have women in our lives who inspire our collections, share in our joys in our hobbies, and can still be a man and not compromise your gut instincts, consider yourself very fortunate. I know I do. With my fiance, I've sacrificed 0% of who I am, as she knew that was who she got, and she hasn't had to sacrifice any of her character, and the relationship works both ways, in good harmony. We save together, buy together, and when she wants to buy something within means, she does. When I want to buy something within means, I do. Being married, single, a player, a nerd, or whatever, doesn't classify you as less or more of a man. It's all about gaining respect, giving respect, and living life to the fullest. To some, the fullest is dating as many chicks as they can, to some, it's being financially independent, to others, it's being with one woman to call their own. Whatever you want, respect those around you, respect your woman, and respect yourself. Stand for what you believe. Damn, that sounded almost patriotic. I'm drinking to that one tonight.

I'd like to see a fix for the 19 myself, but I'm not gonna turn this into a battyfest over a couple QC problems from a toy. You'd think some were reliving a childhood trauma by the way they hold on to such trivial things in life. As for the Fold Booster, the fast packs and the second seat attachment make it a very nice addition, and I'm definitely glad to at leat see those. And what's with the fetish with "foldildos"??? Is that what some are hoping for? Don't get it.

Well, some people have the shoulders and desire to have a committed relationship, others don't. As for my relationship being about getting tail and handing over house keys and all that, that's your false assumption and a bad generalization. I've never been miserable in my relationship, and I've never compromised my manhood for some tail. Like I said, I've been around the block quite a few times, and I definitely know what the score is. As far as finding a girl who isn't batty 95% of the time, well, we are creatures of habit. Even I found myself catching the same type of girl over and over, even when I couldn't stand the attitude. If you bump into a wall, how many times do you keep trying to bump into that wall before you realize that there's no door there? It's the same way with girls. If what you are pulling in are self-centered, money vampires only concerned about the latest Prada shoes, every man should grow a pair, take a look at himself, and fix his habitual stumbling block if they are in that rut of "not being able to find the right girl". Upon doing that, you can easily weed out the money tramps from the women who will really stick by you like white on rice. It's garbage in, garbage out. Never settle for less than 100% of what you want, and if the single life is for you, then there's no need for any of it. Just live your life as you do, and don't complain about the women you hook up with. That's for all us guys.

We may end up buying them, but on new flood of Mospeada, Toynami did put out their Legioss at a better time. I'm actually kinda shocked that Toynami so far, has a better looking toy. Even Toynami's prototype pics looked better. I do hope CMs looks at boards to gauge potential consumer interest. As for the link-up, it's dookie. I'm not reading into it too much, but I do hope they get someone who can actually link it up porperly next time.

Maybe you've beened burned or not. I think it may have to do more with the women you are trying to attract or do attract. I've been in that game far long enough, and have been with enough women to know that some of them are just like how poonman describes them. I know my ex was like that, and she was nothing but an endless fill of spending, complaining, manipulation, and greed. For some reason, it was just the type of women I went out with. Hot girls, who were more about their hair and nails than any substance, always trying to keep up with their friends. I remember hearing a conversation between 4 like minded girls who were having a discussion on what their "men" got them. One girl was talking about a Range Rover her man got her, and the others went down the list of jewelry. Then one of them went on about how her man didn't get her all that, and one of the girls said something to the fact that he needs to "put out" or she needed to get out. Sometimes you get what you pay for, and that's how it is. Some women act in the way of supply and demand. If they think they are in high demand, and are high and mighty, they get that attitude that they can get what they want. In those cases, they need to be shown just how much a guy really needs them. Sucks how that attitude is so contagious amongst the American woman. And life is too short to slave over a girl who is on her second car, and wants only the finest things in life. That kinda B isn't worth any guy's time, no matter how much of a hot piece of @$$ she may be. With those girls, they probably want to be treated the Lykus style. For that, go for it. LOL

I like what was just shown, especially the last design, with the 2nd and 3rd to last color. I'd be more than happy to sport that shirt around. I think a red would stand out too much, and it wouldn't show the pic too well. Nick, you have a good eye for blending the colors with the background, a good representation of a Zent pod.

LOL, The Tom Lykus stuff works if you don't want a relationship. I hear that show just about everyday, and it's mostly over the top B.S. for "pussyfied" guys. Sometimes the only way to get through to people is to shock them into doing something. I'll tell you what though, my fiance and I have our own spaces. I have my office and my place for my stuff, and she has hers. There will be no changing of my space, unless I want to, and as such, her space I don't bother with. All the other neutral areas are not "bachelor" style, but they aren't "girlie pink" either. What's even better is that some of my collection, my fiance bought for me, so she knows the money that's spent on it. I'm choosing to be more selective of my buying because I have more bills to pay and a wedding to plan for. Nothing wrong with that. Not everything in a relationship has to be a battle, that a couple here seem to want to portray.

So far, that's what I've said, just without the harshness and namecalling. But it's true. Take your stand, and keep your collection where it is. The idea of her having you wrapped around her finger is more along the line of what she may be thinking, subconsciously. It may not be true, may be totally opposite, but to her, she "feels" like she wants that to change about you. And since I would deduct that it has to do with her decor styles and/or your in-laws, take a stronger stand. You buy that stuff with your hard earned cash, like how she may buy shoes, or clothes, or house decor. Guys and their toys (actual toys, cars, motorcycles, models, comics, etc.) belong to a guy. As a real estate agent, you learn two very important things. The first thing women look at when buying a home is the kitchen. The first thing men look at is the back yard and the garage. Why??? Because men want places for their hobbies. That time a man gets to work or to indulge in hobbies is a man's solice. Unfortunately, many women nowadays try to conform women to what their solice is, shopping, and pretty kitchens. Establish your domain now, before it's too late. Don't cave in on your space, and if you can do that now, you won't have to cave in later on other things, which will be the next step, trust me, been there, done that. My fiance now is great, she likes my collection, lets me have that space, and gives me all the time I need to be a guy. In turn, it makes me want to be around her, respect her, and she respects me for what I have established and what I do. It's a two way street on that when it works right.

Dude, this is the trap. It usually happens when a girl feels she has you wrapped around her finger. Not that it's your case, but it tends to happen. My advice, gently stand your ground, and if it's not a problem displaying your collection (actual space), then hold your ground. A girl will not leave you because you want to display your stuff. My ex tried to do the same thing, and it just made the relationship miserable. there were other issues, but that mentality of trying to get me to change made me want to spend less time with her. Stand your ground, and just tell her that it'll make you appreciate her more, and find a place to concede for her. It's about give and take, and equal give and take are good things to work on.

I like that blue and brown one, preferably the brown. But, I love the freakin' design of it. Looks good. I'll be wearing that in style with my Von Dutch hat, Guess Jeans, and my Kenneth Cole shoes. That's hot!!! (I'm joking, obviously) AWESOME SHIRT, I want two.

I say do what you want to do. If that's your desire, you don't need to go by anyone's opinion. If you have a story to tell, that's cool. It's a good thing to see fan works in anything related to Macross. At least people are doing it. It's what keeps this ball rolling

Man, I've hardly had time to view these boards, but it looks great. I like the hinge lock idea. No plastic pieces to get slowly stress marked and filed down, no hard locking plastic to worry about breakage. That looks good. Oh yeah, I'ma lookin, and I'ma likin!!!!

No way dude, that guy is doing the electric slide, showing he's got the goods to battle Voltron, "You got Served!!!"

Well, In all my opinions about the VF series, I cannot comment on this. I own 1 1/60 Roy, and ZERO (0) 1/48s. Although I've held them. Somehow, although everyone here is thinking "why the hell is this debate back", we are on what page of this discussion? As for sturdiness and the debate of Die cast vs. plastic, materials aren't used in most cases just as extra pieces, materials are picked for their properties and functionality in that part. Although some bad choices from Yamato, overall, they use good plastic, and with the use of better plastics as they go, maybe they will someday get the right parts made in diecast, rigth parts made in various plastics, and this argument will be a waste of time. Heavier does not equal sturdier Lighter does not equal cheaper die cast does not always necessarily mean paint chipping and Plastic does not always mean stress marks and breakage. Now, back to the original post, sorry you didn't like the 1/48, I didn't get them because I'm a completist, and if I get one, I'm gonna want them all, like Pokemon (j/k) I just want to save my wallet from that quest. But if you don't like it, at least you have one that you can keep forever and look at. You don't have to worry about buying more. It's the great thing about being in a free economy society.