bandit29 Posted December 23, 2004 Posted December 23, 2004 As of now, I'm not very impressed with the Monster. It just looks like some dumb knockoff Transformer(yes I hate Transformers). I'll pass on this unless I can get it cheap(ya right). Bring on the VOTOMS Scopedog!!!
Doctor Paragon Posted December 23, 2004 Posted December 23, 2004 As of now, I'm not very impressed with the Monster. It just looks like some dumb knockoff Transformer(yes I hate Transformers). I'll pass on this unless I can get it cheap(ya right). Bring on the VOTOMS Scopedog!!! Thems' some dangerous words to be sayin' around these parts....
eriku Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 (edited) Looks like a knock-off Transformer? That's a peculiar thing to say about the Monster, even if you don't like it. I don't really see how anything on the Monster is comparable to any Transformer, legitimate or knock-off, other than the variable modes of course. Anyway...I was kind of hoping the box for the Monster would be an elegant and simple design like the 1/48 box. Maybe a nice olive green with a gold "VB-6 " in the center. Maybe with an embossed sillhouette of the monster. Oh well, it's the knock-off Transformer inside that I'm after anyway. Edited December 24, 2004 by eriku
EXO Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 (edited) maybe if it had 20 different flourecent colors, I'd mistake it for a TF... Edited December 24, 2004 by >EXO<
UN Spacy Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 As of now, I'm not very impressed with the Monster. It just looks like some dumb knockoff Transformer(yes I hate Transformers). To quote Bart Simpson. "Time to start digging some nerd holes." (Hehehehehehe....j/k)
GRAND CANNON Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 maybe if it had 20 different flourecent colors, I'd mistake it for a TF...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted December 26, 2004 Posted December 26, 2004 (edited) I used to really like TF when I was a kid. (I still have Grimlock) Back then the transformers were mainly robots who only transformed to disguise themselves (no out of control colour schemes) and the autobots were mainly automobiles and civilian vehicles (often they were more about rescuing innocent people, not just soldiers) while the decepticons were more heavy military vehicles. (this to conquer and oppress others with) Autobots couldn't fly but the Decepticons could. My memories were that decepticons often had the advantage over the autobots but thanks to optimus prime the tide would change. (the autobots just seemed like an underground resistance who played by the rules while the decepticons had cheated, and this resulted in prime's loss in the duel against megatron, since he had to honour his word in the contract) Thier design was simple, weapons having unique functional purpose, and everything was effective. Each bot had it's specialisation (like that ambulance guy for instance, can't remember his name) unique sounding voice, and personality. When they worked as a team you coud spot your fave one from a distance. (each had a distinct colour, like sound wave's blue, optimus prime's red, megatron's white etc) But nowadays....meh. I would love to see a G1 remake. I can't stand the new characters in the all the new series. It just ain't the same. And I just had a look through a toy catalog the other day: man those toys are ugly! I think I was looking at "omega supreme" or something. There were so many bits and pieces hanging off its body and so many garish colours mixed together that it wouldn't look out of place in a macross 7 show. Sorry this isn't a bash tf thread but I just had to get that off my chest. I dunno maybe my nostalgia is clouding my judgment but I think the old school simple transformers just seemed more cool to me than the newer generations. (I was just watching the TF movie the other day. Again very memorable design: Who could forget bumble bee, soundwave, Starscream (the Rocker-style scream for his voice was cool ) and Devastor? They ain't souless mechs, but memorable characters to me.) Edited December 26, 2004 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 (edited) Stickers: does anyone know if it will have stickers or have tampo printing? If anyone knows, some pics of the sticker sheet would be nice. (the pic of the monster standing next to the yf19 showed some extra detail) I hope that the eyes on the cockpit are tampo printed at least. I can tolerate a combination of print with stickers but I would prefer the whole thing with printed on details. Edited December 27, 2004 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker
zeo-mare Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 (edited) probably stickers i do not think any yamato figure has had Tampo printing (I wish), the 1/48 with tampo printing like a Gundam Fix for all the little warnings labels would be incredible. Edited December 27, 2004 by zeo-mare
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 (edited) Yeah but the 1/48 roy has at least the un spacy kite symbol on its wing and the "001" marking on the other wing right? So I'm thinking the least yamato could do was at least give us the eyeball printed on and maybe the unspacy on the arms or something. (and the rest as stickers if they are that stingy) I see the eyeball peeling off over time with handling/transforming. And it just wouldn't be the same without the eyeball you know what I mean? Even if what those pics showed were of stickers, I would hope they'd at least print something. (not that I'd refuse to buy it if it didn't or anything ) The photos they show on most websites don't seem to even have any eyeball printing. Edited December 27, 2004 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker
zeo-mare Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 yeah i am hoping the eyes are printed on something tells me that it is all stickers.
UN Spacy Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 Aren't the U.N. Spacy markings on the 1/48 leg armors tampo printed? Ditto for Hikaru's 1/48 VF-1J.
zeo-mare Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 (edited) on the 1/48 figure or the strike parts? on the figure unfortunally no, they are stickers. i do not remember for the strike parts i no longer have any. Edited December 27, 2004 by zeo-mare
Ido Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 The "U.N. SPACY" is printed only on the super/strike leg pieces.
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 Yeah but the kite symbol (not the "un spacy" words) was printed on the 1/48s (on the wing). So if something small like that can be printed, I would hope that the eyeball marking was at least on the monster instead of needing to apply a sticker. Not holding my breath, though. It's like they have a limited amount of detail to print and the rest MUST be stickers?) The eyes would probably be the most important and distinct marking to have printed imo since I find it is the most recognisable.
Anubis Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 Yeah, but this is yamato. Their cheapness in markings is legendary. The same argument could be applied to why the 1/48's don't have their numbers and kite painted by the cockpit instead of the damn stickers, made worse so by the fact the wings have the markings. They're lazy.
peolesdru Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 I would love to see a G1 remake. I can't stand the new characters in the all the new series. It just ain't the same. And I just had a look through a toy catalog the other day: man those toys are ugly! I think I was looking at "omega supreme" or something. There were so many bits and pieces hanging off its body and so many garish colours mixed together that it wouldn't look out of place in a macross 7 show. You should look into the BinalTech/Alternators (japan/us) series. Real vehicle modes sans garish color schemes. Like G1 on steroids. IMHO, BinalTech is the car answer to Yamato valks.
UN Spacy Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 The "U.N. SPACY" is printed only on the super/strike leg pieces. I just checked. It's also printed on Hikaru's VF-1J.
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 You should look into the BinalTech/Alternators (japan/us) series. Real vehicle modes sans garish color schemes. Like G1 on steroids. IMHO, BinalTech is the car answer to Yamato valks. A friend of mine was just telling me about these as he has been a fan of them himself. Given that right now I've blown all my cash on yamato macross stuff, I like to think of myself as the macross guy and him the transformers guy. If I had enough cash to get it all now, I definately would be buying them. sigh, I'm still playing catch up to other ppls toy collections.. I haven't been following up on new stuff since the 80s you see...
peolesdru Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 You should look into the BinalTech/Alternators (japan/us) series. Real vehicle modes sans garish color schemes. Like G1 on steroids. IMHO, BinalTech is the car answer to Yamato valks. A friend of mine was just telling me about these as he has been a fan of them himself. Given that right now I've blown all my cash on yamato macross stuff, I like to think of myself as the macross guy and him the transformers guy. If I had enough cash to get it all now, I definately would be buying them. sigh, I'm still playing catch up to other ppls toy collections.. I haven't been following up on new stuff since the 80s you see... If you can live without the diecast offered in the Japanese BinalTech line, the all-plastic US Alternators line is only $20 at your local Walmart. I've been picking up all of the recolored "clone" items through the Alternators line.
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 (edited) Thanks. Will look right into it. Err... soon as I have my monster, paid for a super pack, saved for an upcoming gbp, a green and blue qrau, a cannon fodder etc etc Not used to paying for imported toys and games so regularly. The wallet took quite a beating on christmas. Edited December 28, 2004 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker
Morpheus Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 I just see this http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.a..._right101_e.asp
Nani?! Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 (edited) The other time was when a MW member unknowingly made a lucky guess about a top secret prototype sculpt and released photos of a near-identical garage kit that the sculpt was based on and photo-shopped the photos with the words 'copyright Yamato' and claimed that this was the mystery sculpt. This particular incident really got Yamato steamed and I had them shouting down the phone at me for leaking photos they had given to me in confidence. so this is why.... Yamato, if any of y'all read this, all I gotta say is... I've always known, but it's now affirmed.... You're full of sh*te. (at least the new heads) You guys act like you're designing a confidential government funded super stealth plane or something. You're a t-o-y c-o-m-p-a-n-y, figure it out. The stuff you make are copies of what's already out there~~ Whatever doodes! Edited December 28, 2004 by Nani?!
myk Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 (edited) Who cares......Just release the damn thing already... Edited December 28, 2004 by myk
eriku Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 Who cares......Just release the damn thing already... Yep. What he said.
Ido Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 The "U.N. SPACY" is printed only on the super/strike leg pieces. I just checked. It's also printed on Hikaru's VF-1J. It's the only 1/48 vf with the Unspacy printed on or there are others?
do not disturb Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 so whens all the bitchin and moaning going to begin? i assume it came out today so where are the pics from you macross fiends out there? and a review!
Omni Existence Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 so whens all the bitchin and moaning going to begin? i assume it came out today so where are the pics from you macross fiends out there? and a review! This post is about a week or so too late. I think the bitching and moaning is over, at least I think it is, or maybe we've got slow starters because of the holiday flab. he he he he he
Mechamaniac Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 That site would be helpful IF I could read Kanji. Til then, I'll wait for some MW members reviews. It's BIG, that's about all I can say for it at this point.
Aurel Tristen Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 There is one up on Yahoo! Japan for Auction: http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r6329920 Showing this for the 3 larger pictures
zeo-mare Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 i know alot of us do not collect these for the boxes, but i do like to keep mine on display. I have to say the inside of the box looks cheap, is there any detail? it looks like a brown backing in all the pictures i have seen. at least the insides of the box in the background for the 1/48 had a lot of colors and stuff, i like the look af the toy however. i cannot wait to get mine
zeo-mare Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 (edited) I just went on ebay , they are starting to show up now. it is a Toywave auction Monster Ebay auction. chris Edited December 29, 2004 by zeo-mare
Renato Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 Hey, it looks like they changed the colour at the last minute to be more accurate to the game. Was that why it was delayed? I wouldn't have minded the green.
promethuem5 Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 if it is, then its worth it....the olive drab color makes it look so much more like a military machine and not a key lime pie.
Kamion Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 Is this out yet? I'm sitting in Osaka at the moment and haven't really gone looking for a toy store just yet. Only saw a very expensive Q-Rau, Max & Milia 1/48s today at a departmental store. Would really like to get a Monster while I'm out here. Heading to Tokyo on the 4th. Somebody please PM me the address/directions to a good cheap toystore.
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