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    My 3 year old begged to see the Beagle as a motorcycle. But I only changed it to armor mode once and that was a year ago. Despite looking at the directions I've having trouble getting the engine to stow back up in the tank. I think that is the next step. Can someone give me any tips here? Feel slightly embarrassed to ask, but would feel much worse if I forced it and broke a $200 toy... Here's a pic where I'm at... Uh - the pic should have attached - I'll try again...
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    Thanks for the answers and input - I'll check out that Glossary. What is the next cool thing I should be anxious to see in the Zeta series? Give me something to watch for . . .
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    Huh - what-do-ya-know - there is answer. I guess target locking missiles and such is the stuff of Macross and other shows, and these 'particles' help make the combat feel different in Gundam. More like gladiators who are marched out a few at a time instead of massive dog fights. But bad-guys gain so much more credibility when they're zapping the good guys in bunches. You actually become nervous for the hero to meet up with them. And anyway - my last frustrated vent came a few episodes back on Earth - where a Newtype in a Gaplant couldn't hit a kid 500 yards away who'd never flown in combat before. Not sure the particles are to blame there...
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    At last I viewed the first battle of the Zeta in episode 22 WHAT a LETDOWN The space battles are getting worse and worse. They need more cannon fodder or something to be getting blown to bits to make it seem even a little life threatening out there. What targeting system do all these Mobile Suits use? Cuz for 10 minutes everyone is shooting state-of-the-art beam weapons and no one is coming close to hitting a target. Kamille and Jerid should be killing 2 or 3 of the opposing side before they run into each other . . . how does Jerid even know that its Kamille in the Zeta? The "I'll get you this time you little brat" stuff is past old . . . (had to vent)
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    I would prefer 1/60 but with the extreme variation of just how big the pods and zent soldiers really were, I'm not sure you could tell too much difference displaying a 1/72 pod with a 1/60 valk. Take the new web exclusive zent uniform for the TV max valk. Just how big would a 1/60 pod really be if the guy he got that off of had to fit in it??
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    Is this 1/100th Doga kit for real? The site has good stuff but seems fishy... http://www.sabuyjaishop.com/shop/Hobbyshop/SMS_1100_MSN03_JADGDOGA_Full_Kit_TEM-000078-EN-pdtdetail.html
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    Looks awesome. How many here (and macross fans worldwide) would buy a twin-pack of one of these and the Destroid Phalanx from Yamato? No brainer . . .
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    Pre-ordered the Regult, can't beat that price. Does anyone have pics of the Imai 1/100 'Amored Space Suit' (zent officer) next to a Imai 1/72 Regult or Glaug? (wondering if it looks like that 1/100th officer could squeeze into that 1/72 glaug)
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    Pre-ordered the Regult. Can't beat that price. Does anyone have size comparison pics of built Imai 1/100 'Amored Space Suit' (zent officer) next to a 1/72 Regult or Glaug?
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    How many are in at this point? Count me as one. I'll figure out a way to pay for it, then build it in 20 years when I retire . . .
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    I think you are right. But I can also get the model completed for me by GundamPro (a google search revealed). A 1/100 Weathered Kshatriya for only $855.00 -- or a Sazabi based on the G-System Molds for a mere $2,632.00 http://www.gundampro.com/products.php?cat=9
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    Can someone on this thread describe how much better / cooler the conversion pieces are over the ones they're replacing in the MG kit?
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    I think I read that those Psycos are both 1/144. Would like to know if there are rumors about more 1/100 Metal Composites coming out and in what order. I'm on the fence about what to start collecting and I want to chose the right line, ex: Valk 1/60 v2 were perfect (well almost, shoulder thing) and I was so glad I never invested in the v1s or 1/48ths. The GFF 1/100s look like they could be it, but they need Zeta, MkII, Sazabi, RX-93, etc . . .
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    Interesting point - future 1/32 bad guys. I have not type the words "I'm in" yet, but I may not be able to resist if scouts and troopers are in the mix...
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    Can someone explain 1/100 Resin Conversion Kits that require the MG Bandai kit? Like Sazabi Patchwork Conversion Kit - or the RX-93 Evolve 5 Conversion Kit (both sold by gunpla sg) Does the MG kit have the insides and the resin just give you really cool, more detailed outer parts?
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    Am I correct in thinking there are no Zeta or CCA 1/100 GFFs? I really only want larger figures, high quality like the metal composite reviews I've read - but am looking for the MkII or RX-93. They do have these in Fix, only 1/144 right? Would be totally in for a 1/100 metal composite Sazabi, or Qubeley to go with the Gundams - are there rumors for this? Those 1/100 GFFs seem very popular from what I can tell...
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    How can I be so happy yet so sad at the same time? Can I just rake your yard for 5 years or something?
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    Up to episode 15 in Zeta Bogging down a bit. Ornage and green 'go-bot' suit is awful. Hard not to laugh. Flying saucer mode? Love the Gaplant design, but she can't kill Katz in the Mark II when he has no idea which way it up? On a flying sled? When her main guns have a clear shot? We had better air-to-air weapons 30 years ago -- not to mention this is a brand new mobile armor, flown by a Newtype, against a kid whose never seen combat before. Guess this happens in every anime, in one unrealistic way or the other. Story seems a little too mixed up right now. Pressing on though . . .
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    They may have captured it, but small figures are finding a harder time getting display space from me. A few medium to large sized figures spaced out a bit look so much nicer than a lot of little guys on a shelf . . . (then there's the time and resources to build a model also)
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    Thanks - I much prefer the more matt look of the HD, now I have to find one . . .
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    Preordered the command car but still holding out on the Ingram's. I waited a LONG time on the Yamato Scopedogs and got great deals on the best they ended up ever coming out with - so I want to try to do the same here. EX: Both Ingrams 1 & 2 come out with Reactive Armor versions with many improvements over the first releases - you know the drill. I preordered the car though cuz I think it will never be improved upon with multiple releases, or go down much in price more than 15% off . . .
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    What does the MG 1/100 MK-II AEUG LIMITED give you that the other doesn't? And from pics, it appears the Hyaku Shiki HD is less shiny gold than the normal MG - true? I prefer the less shiny, but maybe they just matt-coated it . . .
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    Just finished my first viewing of Zeta ep. 5-8. Enjoying it. Right there with Macross and Votoms. Did Gundam not farm out some episodes like horrific Macross epside #3 etc? Seems like Zeta animation is very consistently good so far. Thought dad battle scene was a bit clunky. Was on the edge of my seat but thought it might have been cooler if Kamille just blew him away in the heat of the moment and then lost it in the horror of doing so. Dad kinda floated away . . . and I'm not sure what became of him - he did have oxygen right? No communication? Maybe the Dias explosion just killed him? If so would have like to see him go up in flames with more finality. All the bodies on Side 1 were erie, made me very sure my young sons are not ready for this series yet. Little too western of a feel to the town though. AND why the heck did they not all have their visors down??????!! I mean, its only poison gas residue and dead body dust (!) - maybe a quick visor down would be nice - Hello? You are coughing at the dust and shielding your eyes! Ha. Anyway - love all the characters, so glad I got these dvds . . .
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    The only good news for me with the 1/72 scale is I think I have 2 Resin Wonderfest ShockTroopers in 1/72. They're VERY s m a l l . . .
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    If it was a 1/48th High Complete Model like their Galient or Helldiver I'd if in for sure - but probably not this . . .
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