Lonely Soldier Boy Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 I wonder why Yamato chose the 1/15 scale. 1/12 would've been better size and sales-wise since the Garland is also 1/12. I hope someone picks up the glove soon. In a way, I'm relieved that the Aoshima is a model kit, means there's still chance of having some nice Motoslaves in that scale in the future. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 D'oh! You're right. Sorry. Damn! Now I'll have to reconsider Yamato's Motoslaves. I like all my transforming bikes in scale. So, all four Motoslave releases have the falling limb issue? Quote
thegunny Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 So, all four Motoslave releases have the falling limb issue? All mine do Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) All mine do That blows. If the metallic finished Priss has revised joints I might consider getting one, since the Motoslave is supposed to be shiny anyway and who knows when we'll see another manufacturer's version. Edited September 27, 2008 by Lonely Soldier Boy Quote
thegunny Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Yamato should include a jar of Vasoline with each figure. At least that way it will make the shafting a bit easier to take These 4 figures (and the Sky Girls Ra-jins) have cured me of the need to buy any toy of a transforming nature for a long long time . Static figures and scale models for me from now on. Quote
Vermillion21 Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 Yamato should include a jar of Vasoline with each figure. At least that way it will make the shafting a bit easier to take Ha Ha Ha .... good one! :lol: Quote
danth Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Man, it looks good. Did they add detail to the shoulders or does it just look better in silver? Quote
VFTF1 Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 I would love to get these at some point in my life. Garland as well... But I think I'd need to watch the anime and fall in love with it first. Pete Quote
miriya Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 That looks fantastic!!! Is preorder up yet? Quote
Sam Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 its amazing how a paint job affects the overall presentation. Im almost thinking I can get past the 'parts-former' side of its nature..... argh! Mind you, Im starting to not want my megahouse mospeadas for that very reason... my nature doesn't seem to agree with the pull apart - reconstruct idea, and especially with it being a small fiddly sounding figure...... but geez i want a motoslave !! lol all parts get reused though, right? no leftoevers? (sorry if this has been addressed before!!) Quote
miriya Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 What hoops do we have to hurdle in order to grasp at this limited edition? Anyone know? Will it be available through usual suspects HLJ, LOS, etc.? or do we need to do the Japanese address only stunt sending in proofs of purchase and ticket stubs from the last 12 wonderfests? Quote
crasis Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Wow! That looks beautiful. And that absolutely makes me furious for buying the first rounds of these that now look like cheap knockoffs. I hate this hobby sometimes. Quote
EXO Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 its amazing how a paint job affects the overall presentation. Im almost thinking I can get past the 'parts-former' side of its nature..... argh! Mind you, Im starting to not want my megahouse mospeadas for that very reason... my nature doesn't seem to agree with the pull apart - reconstruct idea, and especially with it being a small fiddly sounding figure...... but geez i want a motoslave !! lol all parts get reused though, right? no leftoevers? (sorry if this has been addressed before!!) I don't know how this toy can be made with perfect transformation now that I realize which part goes where. A lot of anime magic going on in the show. Wow! That looks beautiful. And that absolutely makes me furious for buying the first rounds of these that now look like cheap knockoffs. I hate this hobby sometimes. I was mad at first for missing the priss... I'm thinking of just getting the painted ones if they come out with all of them at a good price. Quote
thegunny Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Putting a shiny coat on them doesn't make them any better. They are still crap and another Yamato rip off Quote
Dangard Ace Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 its amazing how a paint job affects the overall presentation. Im almost thinking I can get past the 'parts-former' side of its nature..... argh! Mind you, Im starting to not want my megahouse mospeadas for that very reason... my nature doesn't seem to agree with the pull apart - reconstruct idea, and especially with it being a small fiddly sounding figure...... but geez i want a motoslave !! lol all parts get reused though, right? no leftoevers? (sorry if this has been addressed before!!) No leftovers. Quote
CF18 Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 What hoops do we have to hurdle in order to grasp at this limited edition? Anyone know? Will it be available through usual suspects HLJ, LOS, etc.? or do we need to do the Japanese address only stunt sending in proofs of purchase and ticket stubs from the last 12 wonderfests? The hobbysearch store I linked above is one of the "usual suspects", so it looks like it will be generally available but don't expect reissue, like the 1:48 VF-1 low-vis. Quote
Save Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) OK gang if you have all four Yamato BGC sets and want me to send out for the Boomer and AD police set PM me for my mailing address. All points have to be in my possession by Oct 20th. Two reasons one the Yamato dead line is the end of the month and the second is because I'm moving to a new Apt. If you are late or forget to send the points do not PM me asking me to give more time. When you mail the points included you WM user name. DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR MW USER NAME! AGAIN DO NOT FORGET TO PUT YOUR MW USER NAME! Edited October 9, 2008 by Save Quote
yellowlightman Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 That metallic version actually looks pretty good, to the point that I might be tempted to pick it up. Quote
emerson Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I have the original set of BGC figures without the motoslaves, and noticed Nene's armor is red/pink. In the new release, it is blue/pink. Can someone remind me where the different color schemes come from? Is it a Bubblegum Crisis versus Crash difference? Quote
Dangard Ace Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I have the original set of BGC figures without the motoslaves, and noticed Nene's armor is red/pink. In the new release, it is blue/pink. Can someone remind me where the different color schemes come from? Is it a Bubblegum Crisis versus Crash difference? I believe that the red pink suit is from 2040. The blue/pink is from the original BGC. Quote
yellowlightman Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I believe that the red pink suit is from 2040. The blue/pink is from the original BGC. I was trying to find some reference pictures as all my books with color BGC art are far, far away... amazing how hard it is to find decent BGC pictures online, considering how popular it used to be. Anyways, there were two versions of the Hard Suits used in the original OAV. The blue/pink suit is the original hard suit design, the red/pink is the second that was shown in episode 8. What makes it confusing is that 2040 used the same designs as the second version, so the same designs were used in both episode 8 of the original OAV and the TV series. Quote
Dr. Z Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) Oh look, a positive review by Collection DX! I guess I'm not the only one to like the toy. Edited October 9, 2008 by Dr. Z Quote
crasis Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 Save, you are my hero! Thanks for offering this!!! Quote
emerson Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I was trying to find some reference pictures as all my books with color BGC art are far, far away... amazing how hard it is to find decent BGC pictures online, considering how popular it used to be. Anyways, there were two versions of the Hard Suits used in the original OAV. The blue/pink suit is the original hard suit design, the red/pink is the second that was shown in episode 8. What makes it confusing is that 2040 used the same designs as the second version, so the same designs were used in both episode 8 of the original OAV and the TV series. Hey, thanks! Did the red/pink version stay on for Bubblegum Crash? Was there a reason for the change (upgraded suit?) or just a random change with no explanation? Just curious... Quote
yellowlightman Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Hey, thanks! Did the red/pink version stay on for Bubblegum Crash? Was there a reason for the change (upgraded suit?) or just a random change with no explanation? Just curious... I believe the suits from Crash were different, probably because of the legal issues that caused the end of Bubblegum Crisis. It's hard to get solid info on it, but Bubblegum Crisis was originally owned by two companies, ARTMIC and Youmex. Disagreements between the two of them caused Crisis to end short of it's intended 13 episode length. I suspect the suits were changed was just a typical mid-series upgrade, keeping in mind that Crisis was supposed to run for another five episode after Scoop Chase. Quote
Zx31 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Received all four of my Motoslaves from Lost and Found Toys today. While there are some legitimate issues that others have brought up, I am enjoying the figures and, for a fan of the series, think that it was money well spent. Slightly annoying that the metallic version is being released now, but the current gloss paint job doesn't look nearly as bad in person as it does in the photography. A little clear nail polish tightened up some of the loose forearms on the hardsuits but other than that I haven't had any problems. Quote
miriya Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Preorders up... http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT34686 There is really too much great stuff coming out in December. I dont know what I am going to do! I already have my preorders in on the DX VF-25 Alto and the Destroid Defender, and the HGIF Frontier box, And Yoko, and there is still a lot more that I want including this! Crap! Quote
gerwalk25 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I don't know how this toy can be made with perfect transformation now that I realize which part goes where. A lot of anime magic going on in the show. My theory for anime magic, mecha wise? Swing bars, lots and lots of swing bars. Quote
Dangaioh Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 My theory for anime magic, mecha wise? Swing bars, lots and lots of swing bars. I guess it totally depends if your over 21 and heading over to Hot Legs. Quote
emerson Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I've noticed that the paintjobs on the newer Knight Saber figures are slightly more anime accurate than those on the previous ones, but are they different in other respects? Anyone been able to make a firsthand comparison of paint job, fit and finish, etc? Quote
Shun Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 some pics of the metallic version at the recent toy show http://blog.hobbystock.jp/report/2008/10/hm0030.html (scroll down) Quote
Sam Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 had to lol when watching bgc on a madman release i purchased the other day, was stepping it through the animation sequence for priss transforming through the bike, and really, they did it cleverly and doesn't blatantly make u think anime magic, however, she should be cut into quarters judging from it !! lol actually was bummed to see that whole 'swap out shoulders' thing as well as needing different hands for armoured mode... kinda being sold off it even more now ... but its still gosh darn purtyy... Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 It's my fave anime. Yamato should make the k12 thing the police use. Quote
Sam Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 but, why would they? We all know the sabres suits are 'So much more advanced than our own K12 Units' hehehe. Did you notice if the madman release was edited at all or toned down? Seems theres some spots that 'skip' a bit, dunno, might be just me and my crazy settling in again.. Quote
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