Jasonc
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Mine is coming tomorrow, too. Left Anchorage at 1730 pst, so it'll be on the truck tomorrow.
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I'm a fan of Robotech, but I have the sense to know that it just needs to disappear. I'd only be interested to see it resurface, IF, they were to bring it back without any of the usage of someone else's designs. They had their time to do something significant, and can't pull that together, so it should go away, and not be seen for quite a few years, at least 10. Do you think a lot of people would really feel it? I think they've created so many people who are critical of them, and people who just don't like them with all the bridges they've burned, I think if they tried that, they'd be hung by many, many people on the boards. Almost every fan made "Robotech" item I see on youtube, or article with Robotech mentioned, there always seems to be scores of people who are very critical, and doubtful of the current staff's ability. Sure, there's those that like it, but to me, it seems 50/50. Not a good rating when you're trying to build a reputation and a franchise.
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As someone who's had about 24 Toynami/Aoshima alpha/legioss pass throug my possession, and I have had small issues to large issues with EVERY SINGLE ONE. After a few of them that were pretty much scrap-worthy, I was able to frankenstein some good ones together. I think most of the issues have been mentioned with them, from parts being over-glued, under-glued, shoddy, broken landing gear that doesn't clear the lowest part of the chest/belly, to the infamous crumbling hands. I recommend you stay away from those. As for the CM's corp. Brave Chogokin, they are made to play with. They can get loose after awhile, but they are a fun toy to have around. I've had 4 of them, but now only have 2, and I really like the fact that they made the drone version. The CM's Tread isn't in scale with the Legioss, and it has the artistic interpretation, but it's an easy toy to play with, and I don't have any issues with it. If you have to choose between them, I'd suggest the CM's packages.
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The huge ego thing is definitely there. I'm sure HG could be burning down, and McKeever would still be trying to say how well the franchise is doing, and trying to convince us that there is no fire. As he's now supposedly the marketing coordinator, I wonder why he doesn't keep up with marketing trends and strategy? The general trend in marketing a product over the last 1 1/2 years, has been a strategy of honesty. When you look at all the issues that are coming with RT merchandise, the low demand for the battlepods, the fact that Toynami is letting people go, the stalling of the movie, the "hiatus" of Shadow Rising, etc, etc, don't you think fans would rather hear some simple truth to it? I can respect someone more for trying and not reaching their potential, than someone trying, not reaching the goal, and blaming it on everything else except them. Then when they start throwing other people under the bus, or using people who aren't around as scapegoats, it really only reflects a company that can't, and will never own up to anything, and the goal they try to reach changes. It's not about putting out a great product anymore, but feeding the egos that are in the office. It makes for intereting observation. It's like watching ants in an ant farm trying to build shoddy walls that keep crumbling after they try to move forward.
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Good luck with that. Avid seems a bit testy when it comes to this stuff. I wish that Adobe Software I gave you would boot on your computer. Premier is very easy to use, as is the Audition sound editing software.
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Well, people arguing over what Macross series is better is kinda pointless, but people have that need to try to prove their point, even when nobody cares. I always have this picture of some fat, sweaty guy with glasses, pounding at the keys of his computer in his bedroom of his parent's house. I usually get a good kick out of hearing people "over-b!tch" about some trivial issue.
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OK, for those that got them already......PICTURES!!!! please?
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Wow, I commend you for a second one. I'd love to get a second, but just to have one is good for me. My airbrush is itching for the regult, but he's gonna have to wait a bit.
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Most arguments I've seen here are pretty reasonable debates on the shows, and about ALL the toys and products out there. Fan politics are a lot of the reason the large group of us here in SoCal booted a few people. I really don't care what people like, but when one puts that above relationships and common sense, they have a serious problem.
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I have this kit, and by the feel of it, it has almost the exact same feel as bondo, which accepts paint very well. That "soaking" aspect of this material makes it great for absorbing the paint, and on a micro level, will probably cure some of it slighly lower than the exterior most material. This should help it to bond better than straight ABS plastic, from the look and feel of it. As far as the type of paint, You should be able to go with any type. For me, I plan to use either an enamel or something similar in strength, after a good primer. Maybe there's someone who knows more about this material, but in painting over bondo (a strong putty used mainly in the auto industry), it seems this is very similar in feel, but don't know about the performance qualities of it. This stuff is great, in that it is flexible, but very strong.
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Agreed, it's not a cheap shot if it's truth. I'm just sayin'. I wonder how many RT fans are freaking out that rtsurfer posted in here. Start the podcasts! Big news in Robotech has just occurred! Suckas!!!
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OK, almost there with this part. As you can tell, there's one curve that integrates into another curve, then needs to wrap around the back leg plate. Looking at the sculpted part, it looks like a somewhat easy design, Buuuuut, it's kicking my behind. With the main parts built up, it's now a matter of refining, putting out the details, and cleanup. I should be on my way to doing some more of the interior parts after this, including part of the leg that slided in and out to extend it during transformation. Anyways, here's the next step in this part.
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Beautiful. Love it. If this is an easy swap out, I'm in for one.
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I ordered mine with the Fedex shipping. Should be here by Wednesday.
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Yamato 1/60 VF-17 Nightmare Diamond Force
Jasonc replied to charger69's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
It does seem like a few have started hitting the panic button already after this one release. Omegablue, from what you wrote, you did make an assumption that leads people to think, that your thinking this will be a common trend now. It's nothing to get bent out of shape over, it's just what appears based off of what you wrote. I wouldn't be surprised if the D variant doesn't have any tampo printing. If we see later, different versions of valks come out without tampo printing, then I'd say we might be seeing a change. At the same time, I don't think Kawamori would appreciate all valks coming out with no tampo printing. I'd probably start rationing my purchasing a lot if that was the case, but until that happens, if it happens, I'm not going to worry too much. -
That is true. The "play dumb" role seems to be a very easy role to play for them, as is the talking out their @$$ role. It's also the two roles their vocal mods play, as well as their lunatic fringe.BTW, welcome aboard. Hope you take time to check out some of the other sections, and some of the pretty pictures around.
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Kinda sorta music related, but I just ordered this http://www.guitarcenter.com/PRS-2011-513-Flame-10-Top-with-Rosewood-Neck-Electric-Guitar-H71839-i1819135.gc Looking to make a lot of great music with it. In other news, has anyone heard the new Van Halen song "Tatoo"? Not too bad, and having David Lee Roth singing still sounds great.
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I wonder if they plan on paying the artist who performed the songs? Knowing how cheap they are, probably not.
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I haven't gone through all the pages here, but is there a scale associated with it, or is it non-scale?
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Who's pitching a tent pole for Robotech? Definitely isn't me.
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What Current Anime Are You Watching Version v4.0
Jasonc replied to wolfx's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Nope, I enjoy watching it myself. I'm not just into the mecha and robot anime. Being in a couple bands myself, I guess that's why this one stuck with me. -
Pre....and....ordered!!! I'm hoping this spawns a re-release of the Zero valks, and the 0D.
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Daisuke WAS Toynami's division that did those toys. As of now, it looks like they're branching off into other venues. While it sucks that Daisuke was let go (he's very talented), I'm not much for seeing Robotech toys come out. It's better that HG realize that their market is drying up, than to keep on pretending that they're doing so much with the franchise. They won't make TPB print runs here due to market, they seem to have the toys drying up...hopefully it's a trend that keeps growing. Sorry, but I'd rather have the mess disappear, than keep great products out of the states, and the rest of the world for that matter.
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With the news of Toynami shrinking in size with the letting go of Daisuke, the guy who sculpted the Robotech toys, I wonder if they're moving on from doing more of the toys? It doesn't look as though they were planning on releasing their 1/100 line anymore, and by the looks of it and from the rumor mill, the Robotech toy line maybe vaporware. The sales of the Battlepods is very poor, and they are being sold at fire sale prices. That usually spells one thing, no interest.
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Kicker, those are a nice set of books. I love having a massive amount of reference material. Love it.
