Feyd-Rautha Posted December 5, 2004 Posted December 5, 2004 it like info@toynami.com or somthing... just go too toynami's website..and click on "contct us".
Wheels Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 you guys think toynami can do this for us? WHAT IN THE H*&@L IS THAT?!
mechaninac Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 Man, that's one "well hung", bad-ass Tread/Beta! Where did you find that thing?
Phyrox Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 (edited) I brought this up a while ago...old board I think. Anyway, it is from the Japanese release LD or DVD liner notes from years ago...if I remember correctly. I have the updated 'Gosu' as well, but from what I understand that is it...or at least all anyone around then was aware of. -if anyone has higher res. scans, those would be much appreciated of course. Edited December 9, 2004 by Phyrox
Godzilla Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 you guys think toynami can do this for us? Holy $*@%! That is one bad motherf*&^%r! As for toynami to do this? A snowball's chance in hell...
Cyclone Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 High-res as requested, though I'll leave it to someone else to clean up these versions also. Tread (R2 Vol 6)
Phyrox Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 You rock Cyclone. thanks. and keep up the good work on your site...not much to add I guess, but keep it up nonetheless. sweet.
Feyd-Rautha Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 woooOoWWww.....that line art is blowing my f%%^&%^n mind!!!!!!
EXO Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 It's possible that they'll be using these for the new RT series, I know they already have the unused Inbit lined up.
SuperSkylineGTR Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 I was able to return my busted arm Alpha last week and got a new one yesterday. While nothing has falled off (yet) the legs will not come all the way out and the arms when in figher mode, do not connect with the legs very well. F Toynami. What the hell kinda QC does that company have????
Feyd-Rautha Posted December 9, 2004 Posted December 9, 2004 these guys have GOT too get thier act together.. i just sent back my 2nd bernard due too flaws... and this time....i requested that they PERSONALLY INSPECT my replacment too avoid me shipping back dud after dud after dud... but these guys are very responsive and apologetic....so i can't really bitch ...they were just asking for trouble by calling them "masterpiece"and charging$$$$$$. i'll do anything for perfect legioss!!!!
Magnus Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 Hey Feyd, what number was the one you sent back? I just got my Alpha in the mail, and was originally planning on keeping it closed away until Xmas for myself, but I might open it up and inspect it to see if the QC is crap. Mine is 5919
Feyd-Rautha Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 (edited) already sent mine off so..i think it was like #5471..or somthin>>>lower# than yours, thou- goodluk! Edited December 10, 2004 by Feyd-Rautha
zeo-mare Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 (edited) well i just emailed toynami about a replacement i hope i can get a good one, the one i had was very nice no problems except i broke the hand on it, (to fragile) but it was my fault. of course the one i will get back will have a fixed hand but naturally a horrible paintjob loose legs and arms and a whole bunch of other stupid things Edited December 10, 2004 by zeo-mare
mechaninac Posted December 10, 2004 Posted December 10, 2004 (edited) well i just emailed toynami about a replacement i hope i can get a good one, the one i had was very nice no problems except i broke the hand on it, (to fragile) but it was my fault. of course the one i will get back will have a fixed hand but naturally a horrible paintjob loose legs and arms and a whole bunch of other stupid things Why didn't you just send off the hand for replacement; that's what I did when I broke the right leading edge winglet that folds around the cockpit on the first time I tried to transform the Rook Alpha (entirely my fault since I was tired, impatient, and exerted too much force to release it from its position in fighter mode). I attempted to repair it by pinning the broken pieces together with a couple of 1/4 inch sections of paper clip wire and some plastic cement; however, even though the repair was successful and the break seam almost undetectable, the plastic weld I used had no effect on the part's material and I did not wish to use CA glue because of its hazing effects. So, I sent Toynami an email explaining what happened and that I didn't want to return the whole toy, just the broken piece, as I had an otherwise near perfect example on hand. Toynami's response was immediate and very accommodating to my request. In short, my advice to anyone who bought an Alpha with a single defect or broken piece, but that is otherwise more than acceptable, just send back the troublesome item, if at all possible, and save yourself the extra shipping (I paid about $1.40 by USPS first class mail with delivery confirmation from CT to CA). Hope this will be useful to others in the future. Cheers Edited December 10, 2004 by mechaninac
Ali Sama Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 After a few days now I'm still happy with mine. However, I transformed it to aircraft mode last night and as I was moving it around a heard a small rattling sound. Then out of nowhere a very tiny plastic washer fell into my hand. I have no idea what part of the toy shrugged off this piece, but I have a bad feeling that I will find out the next time I transform it... It really is a shame to read all these bad reports. A certain level of flaws in the run of a toy is understandable, but from what I've read here and on other boards, it really does seem to be the majority of these toys that are flawed in one way or another. I have little understanding of the legal world, so this may sound like a foolish idea, but is there any way all the people with obvious QC problems can get together and form a class action suit against Toynami for selling such a flawed product, especially at such a high price? Look at my pic on page 74 and you'll see where that washer goes. It's a massive design flaw that should have never been made. The washer pops out during T-formation. This is why everyone has floppy arms. The washer needs to be glued onto the post on the bicep. I did this and no more flopy right arm. Ah, I remember that picture now. Is the bicep easy to take apart? Mine came apart pretty easily but it already had a big gap in it. You may be able to put the washer back in without taking it apart though. If you lift up the dicast piece and flip up the tail fin you can see where the washer goes. I think you could use some forceps or tweezers and alot of patience to get it back in. edit: got bored and drew a diagram. i tried it that wya . did not work. the peg is easily removed. just take it out. put the washer back in. and wedge it back in. the red part might open up slightly but it is easy to push it back into place. ali
jezter101 Posted December 11, 2004 Posted December 11, 2004 I'm just too scared to open my Alphas n play around with them now,but once i have a proper display case i will pop one open to play and display(hope i don't pop it to pieces) just love the show so much i have to collect them all.. sigh DAMN Toynami for crappy QC
zeo-mare Posted December 12, 2004 Posted December 12, 2004 (edited) well i just emailed toynami about a replacement i hope i can get a good one, the one i had was very nice no problems except i broke the hand on it, (to fragile) but it was my fault. of course the one i will get back will have a fixed hand but naturally a horrible paintjob loose legs and arms and a whole bunch of other stupid things Why didn't you just send off the hand for replacement; that's what I did when I broke the right leading edge winglet that folds around the cockpit on the first time I tried to transform the Rook Alpha (entirely my fault since I was tired, impatient, and exerted too much force to release it from its position in fighter mode). I attempted to repair it by pinning the broken pieces together with a couple of 1/4 inch sections of paper clip wire and some plastic cement; however, even though the repair was successful and the break seam almost undetectable, the plastic weld I used had no effect on the part's material and I did not wish to use CA glue because of its hazing effects. So, I sent Toynami an email explaining what happened and that I didn't want to return the whole toy, just the broken piece, as I had an otherwise near perfect example on hand. Toynami's response was immediate and very accommodating to my request. In short, my advice to anyone who bought an Alpha with a single defect or broken piece, but that is otherwise more than acceptable, just send back the troublesome item, if at all possible, and save yourself the extra shipping (I paid about $1.40 by USPS first class mail with delivery confirmation from CT to CA). Hope this will be useful to others in the future. Cheers thanks i will give it a shot. does anyone know how to get the hands off? i do not want to break it any further. thanks chris Edited December 12, 2004 by zeo-mare
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted December 13, 2004 Posted December 13, 2004 you guys think toynami can do this for us? Guys! Can you imagine if Toynami REALLY did that...... Guess how many parts would fall off, disintegrate, two left feet, missing and snap off even before we open the box!
Phyrox Posted December 14, 2004 Posted December 14, 2004 i wish yamato had mospeada rights Why? They wouldn't do anything with them. I'm glad that an American company - one that has incentive to use it - has the license. Yamato stuff may be of a bit higher quality, but if they had the license, you wouldn't be seeing any new Mospeada stuff at all I wager.
Feyd-Rautha Posted December 14, 2004 Posted December 14, 2004 good point... le'american market is the only strong enough too justify mospeada stuff... so strange...those japanese don't know killer mech design when they see it? well,cult classic status over there makes it all the more cool too me in a way..hummm.
Phyrox Posted December 14, 2004 Posted December 14, 2004 ya...I don't get why Mospeada and its designs weren't/aren't more popular in Japan...* I hear what you are saying though, I am not dissatisfied with my Alphas, but I KNOW they could be better. * - I have read someplace that it has to do with its unfortunate time-slot, but in the DVD liner notes one of the creators debunks this notion.
Cyclone Posted December 14, 2004 Posted December 14, 2004 It's possible that they'll be using these for the new RT series, I know they already have the unused Inbit lined up. Don't bet on it. While HG claims broader Macross rights, with Mospeada they still seem to be playing by the old rules. Everything that came after they signed the inital agreement with Tatsunoko, most notably Love Live Alive, isn't fair game. Same reason HG's VF-4-X looks like the early Macross Perfect Memory version and not the later ones. That doesn't preclude them talking to the artist and getting the rights though... Cyc
EXO Posted December 14, 2004 Posted December 14, 2004 It's possible that they'll be using these for the new RT series, I know they already have the unused Inbit lined up. Don't bet on it. While HG claims broader Macross rights, with Mospeada they still seem to be playing by the old rules. Everything that came after they signed the inital agreement with Tatsunoko, most notably Love Live Alive, isn't fair game. Same reason HG's VF-4-X looks like the early Macross Perfect Memory version and not the later ones. That doesn't preclude them talking to the artist and getting the rights though... Cyc As far as the Inbits it's already been said by Tommy Yune at a local signing that they'll be using certain unused designs. As for the others, that's why I said it was possible. I'm still crossing my fingers for that Mospeada pefrect Collection he was talking about.
Cyclone Posted December 15, 2004 Posted December 15, 2004 As far as the Inbits it's already been said by Tommy Yune at a local signing that they'll be using certain unused designs. Yes... and those designs predate both the show and the contract I was talking about, thus are fair game Cyc
Feyd-Rautha Posted December 16, 2004 Posted December 16, 2004 i wonder about possible unseen cyclone varients in this new series..it would give toynami/hg more milage out of their upcoming cyclone line i say...bring it on!
Gabe Q Posted December 16, 2004 Posted December 16, 2004 i wonder about possible unseen cyclone varients in this new series..it would give toynami/hg more milage out of their upcoming cyclone line i say...bring it on! I can imagine what a disaster Toynami's upcoming Cyclones are gonna be. We all know their track record and, with the much more intricate design of the Cyc, there is plenty of room for error. I predict a floppy pile of mispainted parts masquerading as a toy.
Feyd-Rautha Posted December 16, 2004 Posted December 16, 2004 doh...maybe yur right. but they have the "only game in town" thing goin for them.. i will simply return dud after dud ..unit i get a good unit>>it's working like a charm for the alpha's!
promethuem5 Posted December 16, 2004 Posted December 16, 2004 You gotta admit tho, once you get a good one, it sure seems worth it for the most part. I would love a super duper Cyclone with a super posable fig and amazingness...even if it took a couple of replacements...
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