DarrinG
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Do you mean the Amon Duule "Stack"? It only appeared for one episode before they turned it into the Mark II correct? Bandai did make a figure of it but I think I will pass. Feels like a mold-milk . . .
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#1 Wish - Something from Macross TV that makes me say " Holy heck! Wow - they're coming out with a toy of that!?"
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Just finished episode 30. My biggest gripe is the obvious trotting out of new Heavy Metals to announce the next toy. I found this so bad in Zeta Gundam that I stopped watching that series. Most of the HM designs are cool (some are atrocious) - but I MUCH prefer the more realistic mass production of Valks, or Ingrams and Scopedogs. Dunbine has the excuse that each one is custom made from living parts in a mediaeval world, but with L-Gaim it just comes off as random. Another gripe is that the combat scenes are poorly done, and the Mark II is too complex for old cel animation and looks jumbled and awkward. But Gavlet and the crazy characters are keeping me going . . .
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I have ordered from Anime-link - great experience - recommended. Here is a framer from DYRL . . . https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-b152807119
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Have always wanted to see this show. Do not care for the mecha designs at all for collectables, but the characters and animation look great. Is this MaidenJapan company picking up a lot of titles? Maybe they can get Orguss & do a subbed reg and blu-ray release like they did for Patlabor... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Patlabor-TV-Collection-1-DVD-/300992628415?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item46148f06bf
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Really love how the foot jets are painted that ultra light blue effect . . .
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No - they actually painted the hi-lights and effects right on the kit. It creates some visual confusion to what you're seeing but I really dig it...
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I'm feeling remorse now over using Go-bot as a derogatory term...
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VERY VERY Cool! Love it...
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This Collection DX review answers just that - with photo comparisons with the High Complete kit. http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/2011/lgaim_markii I really wish it did not transform. The mechanisms to do so compromise the leg strength and the whole figure feels a little loose and floppy - however it is an excellent sculpt and the extras make it a fun piece. Since the Robot Spirits are less expensive than the SPECs, I was not overly scared to panel line and have fun with them, which is a great feature of the Robot Spirits. Cheap(er) figs you can line and damage up if you want. Here are some pics of the Bandai Robot Spitits L-Gaim Mark II: ( last pic shows my panel lining and how much it helps the somewhat lifeless panels of gray, especially in the chest area ) ---------
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1/60 Destoid Spartan with working flame thrower and grenade launcher...
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I went to the exact spot in the DVD and did a screen cap to grab the background. Then did a little photoshopping to extend the area and added in the red glow of the lights. Here is a series of screens I captured from that scene just for fun...
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The SPEC Mark I gets top shelf in my display, where as my 3 Robot Spirits figs are relegated to the closet. That tells you the difference in quality and materials between the lines...
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Sounds like I should avoid the end of the show then! I DO highly recommend the SPEC Mark I though - it can be had at pretty good prices now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bandai-Soul-of-Chogokin-SPEC-XS-10-L-Gaim-MK-I-/160512867835?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f4ffdfb (but I've seen them come up for as low as $50 or $60) Its a shame the SPEC line didn't live - "Then again - who does?!" ... Bandai L-Gaim Mark I
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Yes, by far. Its looks very 'forced' into a variable mecha IMO. The word GO-BOT keeps coming into my head whenever I see it in its 'battroid' mode. BUT - if they did a Flashback version I might spring for it and keep it proudly displayed in fighter mode all the time...
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There does not seem to be a thread for all things L-Gaim so this can be it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Metal_L-Gaim I've watched the subbed series up to about half way. At first I did not think I would like it, but it was the often ZANY interaction between Kyao, Amu and Leccee that made me keep watching. Also the maniacal Gavlet character is lol funny. The series does seem ancient, but the Robot Spirits line seems to be doing quite well and is up to its 8th release in the line. With the Heavy Metal G-Roon about to come out. The Bandai SPEC L-Gaim Mark I is a far superior piece, but I guess that line was too expensive to try to keep alive - so we got the 'much-cheaper-to-make' RS instead. Here are some pics of the Robot Spirits Calvary Temple Hellmeene . . .
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Patlabor Ingram cel from the first OVA - 'Early Days'. I created a background complete with glow from the shoulder lights. Trying to decide whether I would frame the douga drawing with it to the right or not . . .
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I have these 3 Dangaioh cels I would also like to frame in that same style. I photoshopped the frame on to see how it would look...
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Mo-Suu-Pii-Dah Inbitoh in 1/48
DarrinG replied to captain america's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
OK - I'm in. I would REALLY like to see a 1/48 and 1/32 GOSU made so I had better support this line... -
Here is my only framed cel so far - Mospeada hanken cel from the laser dic box art...
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Something about that auction just makes me suspicious about the authenticity...
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This eBay sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281192459479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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Is this really from the last episode? Why is he in his amateur flight uni? http://www.ebay.com/itm/281192459479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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WOW! Awesome ~ !
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This 1/60 custom is going to be bigger than I thought!
DarrinG replied to bry's topic in The Workshop!
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