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Has anyone else noticed that the newest pic of Megatron (Dengeki?) has a different head sculpt? Personally, I prefer the blockier version shown in the first couple pics... It's slated for release in late March, so there's still time for them to fix a few things. Also, I think they could forego the P-38 engraving on the slide and replace it with a nice, raised, decepticon logo... But that's just me

I think that what they've done so far is splendid work, considering the logistical difficulties of making such a transforming toy; there's only so much they can do without anime magic. My mind is at ease for the tooling, now we just have to worry about the colors... Watch them go and make the 1st run pink and burple

Act II is up on the SM forums. Teaser:

Honestly, as far as I'm concerned, the gun mode doesn't really matter to me, I think that the general consensus is that the bot mode is the real character. Having said that, I would even be ok with a more "cartoony" gun, as opposed to a realistic P-38. I mean, the gun looked kinda chunky and oddly-proportioned in the animation anyway. Here's a pic I found on another forum that I think looks quite good, and would also allow for more "cartoon accurate" legs in bot mode

Hi Guppy. Yes, it's totally feasible in fact. The prototype shown seems to be using a similar technique for the lower leg, though I feel it could've been better executed. Any clue when this is supposed to hit the market?

I agree Eriku. I'm actually surprised that no scumbag has tried to paint the nozzle of their real piece fluo to pass for a toy. As for Megatron, if that is indeed an official mockup photo, I like it! I was rather hoping he might have been born from a MR Desert Eagle in this incarnation, but so long as the boy form looks right, I'm there

What's this about a Masterpiece Megatron?????

It has begun: http://www.samurai-monkey.com/boardz/viewt...php?p=5025#5025

The truck has RDF printed on it. BURN IT BUUURN IIIIT!!!! But seriously, he left out the absolute KOOLest part of all, the skull & crossbones. This doesn't deserve to be made in 1/72 scale

Yup, the right shoulder pod holds 6 missiles which look kinda similar to the Phalanx missiles, but with larger fins and I think an extended nosecone. I'll be working closely with my Perfect Memory book, as I usually do

Crack AND crystal meth... It adds flavor! I'll be posting the first pics next week in my usual manner; keep an eye on the Samurai Monkey forums. The detail will be quite similar to what was done on the Phalanx. Incidentally, is the large square thingamabob on the Tomahawk's right shoulder a spotlight? Just checking, as my reference material is all in japanese, and I want to do things right.

They already did

Hi everyone. Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated I plan to begin sculpting my newest project: a 1/72 scale Destroid Tomahawk MBR-04 MK VII very shortly. The model would be $110.00, and that includes the decals. As such, I was wondering who would be interested? The model would be based on my previous Destroid Phalanx, and as such would also have a detailed cockpit, detailed chest missile bays, and decals which will also include nose (leg) art Anyone who's interested, just send me a PM with the following information: -your full name and mailing address -your email address -your MW screen name -the number of kits you'd like As usual, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask

Hey Devin. Congradulations on your recent marriage; you've taken a leap of faith into the great unknown and I wish you all the best. As for me, looks like I'll have to start looking at alternative decal solutions. In other words: someone save me PLEASE!!!

Update. No longer taking orders for the Phalanx: production is closed. THanks again to everyone for their interest and patience

http://www.samurai-monkey.com/boardz/viewtopic.php?t=338 this site should be visited regularly for anyone who's a Macross modelling enthusiast, as it's where I post about all my sculpting, front and center. I will be discontinuing the Phalanx on Oct 31st by the way.

Most probably it'll arrive this week or early next week; it was shipped out on the 11th or 13th IIRC. I still have a few models available if anyone is interested.

I like the idea of a Scout Regult. It goes on my "to do" list.

Oops, sorry. I meant Regult.

The Imai Glaug was just terrible. I will likely reissue mine next spring if there are enough takers.

Hi everyone. Just wanted to let everyone know that the 1/72 Phalanx models are now shipping. Payment details can be found on the Samurai Monkey site: http://www.samurai-monkey.com/boardz/viewt...php?p=3285#3285 There are also decals available for the kit

The transforming VF-0 and VF-1 are surprisingly nice in the battroid modes derived from the planes. I'm not too keen on the full-action/everything moves concept for models though, as you end up with sloppy hinges like in the pics. Definitely an A for effort though.

Yup, that's Megatron alright. Never saw his alt form before now though; not sure why, but in my head I had invisioned him transforming into a fighter plane more reminiscent of Cyclonus. Either way I'm fine with it, so long as his alt mode isn't a fondue pot Call me crazy, but I don't think they'll be making any plush dolls of this guy anytime soon

I was worried about the movie too, but ever since I read the script I've actually felt much better about the upcoming film. There's just one niggling little thing in the plot that doesn't seem to make sense. Hopefully it's some sort of "loophole" to allow for a future sequel.