mechaninac
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I sure hope it's in development hell. Not that I'm totally against a Cowboy Bebop live flick, but Keanu as Spike would make this project far more a Bogus Journey than an Execellent Adventure...
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That is right, but economics of scale is but one slice of a much bigger pie. I used the broader, less defined term ECONOMICS advisedly: There are overhead considerations, materials cost, manufacturing costs, tooling costs, design and engineering costs, marketing costs, licensing costs, warehousing costs, business expenses costs, and the mother's milk of any industry... a healthy profit margin. All these economic parameters, and then some, play a role in the final decision to proceed with any particular project. I'm sure the folks at Yamato would love to produce many, if not all, of the myriad vehicles from the many Macross series -- I have a feeling they are fans too, but they also have the fiduciary responsibility to analyze the profit potential of each individual project and act in the best interest of the company's continued health; thus making the VF-19 FV makes sense, while a VF-5000, for example, does not... if they want to remain in business. In the best of times when the economy is good and optimism is high, a company can take chances in product introductions that could be considered risky or indulgent (Yamato's Koenig Monster is a perfect example of this dynamic). But when the economic conditions in Japan and in the western world are as bad as they are currently and with no improvement in sight, who can blame them for playing it safe? All that said, I'd sure love to be able to buy a 1/60 VF-4, VF-0D, and a few VF-2SS+SAP...
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In answer to the question posed in the title: ECONOMICS
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I bought an Ivanov when it was first released and it's been one of my favorite VFs ever since... nothing defective, cheap, broken, or floppy about it; I've had mine on its stand, in fighter mode most of the time (I'm one of those who will transform a new VF toy at least once but prefers fighter to other modes) with the wings fully loaded, except for the boosters, and the wings barely droop at all -- they don't even collapse if you turn the plane upside down unless you shake it. In my opinion, the SV-51 is one of the most distinctive, cool looking, Valkyries Kawamori has ever designed. Aesthetic sensibilities are very subjective; what some see as ugly, others see as an awesomely aggressivee looking variable fighter with a Russian-esque mien that screams "don't F with me...", and the dark grey on Ivanov's bird only enhances that sense of menace. It is its very "uglyness" that makes it so interesting. Anyone who is a fan of the design of the SV-51 can't really go wrong with a purchase of Yamato's rendition, specially with the latest sales deals; unless you end up being one of the few who gets a lemon... a sad, however small, possibility with almost any Macross offering by Yamato.
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And here are a couple of really cool looking ships from B5 that have not been mentioned yet: I've always thought the Narn Frazi Heavy Fighter has a really elegant design... And the Omega Class Destroyer, an imposing, no-nonsense, "realistic" capital ship...
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Nope. It's the privateer/pirate ship Sol Bianca from the OVA and mini-series of the same name.
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One of the sexiest star-ships in anime...
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Here are my contributions: Favorite Trek Federation design: One of the great space superiority fighters in anime: So neat in a weird retro way that it deserves a mention: BTA fighter from Enemy Mine And one of the coolest shuttles...anywhere: I just wish the WAVE toy/complete model weren't so expensive...
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The one in the link is the Arcadia; I mean this ship:
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I already own the original SOP Yamato so I have no intention of indulging Bandai in this "double dipping" venture, even if it is re-worked as an altered mold or even new tooling... the one I have is awesome enough. The one thing that makes me interested in this bit of news is that the renewed interest by Bandai in this line perhaps opens up the door on the remote, however unlikely, possibility of a future in-scale EDF Andromeda; I would place a pre-order, without hesitation or reservation, for one of those in an instant.
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As always... Just Damn!
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To some, 12600 Yen may be "reasonable" for a MG The-O, given its sheer size alone... I can definitely understand the justifications and/or rationalizations for the sentiment. Personally, I just tend to choke on my own spit anytime any plastic model kit heads north of $60.00, with some minor allowances, regardless of subject. It just rubs me the wrong way, but I sure would like to get one at some point if/when an opportunity presents itself.
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Confirmed then, and for over $85.00 too. But what I'd really like to know is if this dress-up set will be able to be worn by the VF-1 in GERWALK mode... just before the overload and subsequent explosion, of course? And another thought... will it come with 1/60 Misa and Hikaru figures to awkwardly cozy up in one pocket and a Kakizaki one for the other?
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Yep. One expensive, make that really expensive, MUTHA!
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That's going to be one expensive MUTHA!
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Ditto on the YF-19. Although I can't really say that I truly regret getting it, it's my least liked Valk; compared to Yamato's other 1/60s (specially the SV-51 and YF-21) the 19 is just poorly executed, but it still looks good in fighter mode and leagues better than the 1/72 version. I've purchased many anime toys over the last 8-10 years and can honestly say that I haven't been too disappointed on anything that I've bought Macross related -- Notable exception goes to Bandai's 1/55 VF-19 Fire Valkyrie re-issue; when I took it out of the box I remember thinking: That was money flushed down the toilet... This board has been of immense help in feeling out what is worth my money and what is unworthy of consideration; thus, I have avoided taking the plunge on many items that I would have considered were it not for the information and opinions found on MW, like Bandai's VF-100 Fire Valk, their 1/60 MF DX line, Toynami's Masterpiece VF-1 Veritechs, and CM's Legioss and Treads, to name a few.
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The mesh tubing is just another aspect of the multi-media nature of some of the latter Master Grade kits and adds a touch of "realism" wherever they're applied, as compared to molded in detail on some older MGs. There is nothing special about using the tubing... just cut it to the length specified to the assembly you're building (a metric ruler printed on the instructions booklet, or a to-scale call-out will give you that information) and slip it over the indicated pipe. There is not need to glue the mesh tubes on MG kits as they are usually so well engineered that the tube ends are completely hidden and captured once other parts are mounted -- they won't slip off; just leave them as loose sleeves. Of course, if you intend to paint your kits the tubes should be installed after the particular assembly is cured if at all possible. Hope this helps.
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The V finned version is, of course, the hero mecha flow initially by Uso before he switched to the V2 Gundam later in the series; the alternate one is the HEXA version, a slightly upgraded concurrent "sister" unit used by other pilots (Marvet among them). The best part of the kit is that two core fighters are supplied with one head per core fighter, allowing for easy version swaps.
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The Underrated/Overrated SF films thread....
mechaninac replied to taksraven's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
My vote for one of the most overrated sci-fi films of all time goes to 2001: A Space Odyssey... in my opinion, one of the most boring movies ever made; although I do think it's a technical masterpiece. As for underrated, for some odd reason I like Wing Commander... it's mindless, riddled with mediocre and/or over-the-top acting, and the rapiers are fuggly as all hell, but I find it entertaining in a guilty pleasure sort of way. -
What Current Anime Are You Watching Version v3.0
mechaninac replied to wolfx's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
I've been following "Monster" on AniMonday, and I'm enjoying it very much. It's a welcome change of pace from the usual anime fare... very much a psychological thriller. -
My first Gundam kit was a 1/144 Victory Gundam (The one that came with a forest picture card to mount onto the clear pink stand), and odly enough, the last Gundam kit I built was the MG Victory; I guess I've gone full circle... at least until I start on another model.
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I got mine delivered yesterday and I must admit it's a very nice figure: beautiful sculpt... big and hefty (more true to scale than the old 1/100 kits), good paint application, some tampoed graphics, and decent articulation for the subject; although, the lack of adjustability for the feet is disappointing; but the "knee" rotation is nice, even if there is no pivot for bending. Overall I'd give it a solid 7.5 out of 10.
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Well, I finally bit the bullet and placed an order for one from BBTS. Given the price, even after shipping, and everyone's positive comments, I figured this vinyl rendition of everyone's favorite spiky-egg-on-stilts is worth a shot; despite it's articulation limitations and somewhat soft details, it certainly looks more authentic in it's depiction of the Regult than the Revoltech version (which is awesome in it's own way, just not as true to the source). Now bring on the Command Pod (A well executed Glaug would be ubber sweet).
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Poll- Which Macross/Robotech mecha would you like to see
mechaninac replied to Maiden Japan's topic in Toys
Glaug is a no-brainer. Invid Mecha would be awesome too, specially if they could be made in scale with existing lines, depending on they respective "real world" sizes: A Ligaa in 1/10 scale should be doable (1/18-1/15 would be more practical, though), and all other units in 1/55 to go with the Masterpice Alphas and Betas. -
The Macross Quarter. DX Chogokin
mechaninac replied to 505thAirborne's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
All the positive reviews and amiami's 25% off on the Mac-Q coupled with their 1/2 off international shipping finally made me pull the trigger on this bad boy... ordered myself one and got the payment request today. Under $195.00 with EMS shipping (too large to qualify for Registered SAL, according to them) is at least $20.00 less than anywhere else; and with EMS I should be getting the thing within about a week's time. I'll soon be able to see what all the fuss is about.
