Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) The motoslave mode design has aged well, the bike not so good. Reminds me of the first time I saw a Kawasaki Ninja on the street, I was astonished. It looks so ugly now Edited February 22, 2008 by Lonely Soldier Boy Quote
Vermillion21 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) I agree, the motoslave looks cheap. It needs a better finish. But otherwise I am interested and the price seems right ... can't wait for reviews. Edited February 22, 2008 by Vermillion21 Quote
M'Kyuun Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I want a motoslave, but this thing in no way looks like a $70 toy. Makes me wish that Takara would get the license and produce it in their Microman line. Takara has a little experience making transforming toys, so I think they'd do an admirable job at a much, much more reasonable price. And, it wouldn't hurt for Yamato to have some friendly competition. To their credit, it's a good business strategy...make toys of somewhat obscure older anime, thereby monopolizing that particular market wherein any price can be affixed free of competition. Takara, if you're reading this, please give this project to Alex Kubalsky...I'd love to see his version of the various Motoslaves. So, are they better off selling this at a high price through limited distributors with little to no advertising, or lowering the price to a level that is attractive to retailers such as Target, Walmart, etc., bolstered by an advertising campaign, such as releasing the series on DVD with the usual updates, or creating commercials with new animation or CG action scenes? I'm just a dumb aircraft mechanic, but it seems to me the latter would net greater sales, awareness of product and product inspiration(whereby the animation distributor gets a boost in the market too), and a more global reputation for making affordable , well-executed toys based on older shows that enjoyed a fair bit of popularity back in their day, and are cult faves today. Quote
CAIN MKII Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 This is ugly, not even close to the original design. Quote
crasis Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 This is ugly, not even close to the original design. ??? You have seen Bubblegum Crisis OVA 1, correct? Quote
danth Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I agree that the bike should at least try to match the finish of the hardsuit. It definitely needs a shinier finish. Quote
EXO Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 after all my antici[ation about this toy, I might pass... unless I get a really good deal. With the list of stuff coming out, this gets pushed further and further down my priorities. If they would have made the motorcycle for the ateiler figure then I woulda jumped. Quote
eugimon Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 yeah... there's just so much macross coming out... oh yeah, and my wife got a speeding ticket for doing 96 in a 70mph zone... so uhm, she kinda soaked up some of our discretionary spending. sigh. Quote
Chindenathus Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 The red parts look very easy to disassemble so fixing the finish on them should be easy as long as you remember to be patient and let it fully dry. Just hit it with a thin black or brown wash to pick out the detail (or use a panel line marker). Then mask the the signal lights, headlight, and seat parts. Then spay it with a layer or three of gloss coat. Then after it has dried completly reassemble. Problem solved. Quote
crasis Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I still hope the final product will have a nicer finish. Priss looks smokin, so why can't the rest of the mech? This is a prototype. Quote
the white drew carey Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 ??? You have seen Bubblegum Crisis OVA 1, correct? I have to agree with him. It seems to be missing a bunch of the greeblies and bulk that made it look so cool and mechanical. Quote
CAIN MKII Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) ??? You have seen Bubblegum Crisis OVA 1, correct? Yes I do and I have the artbook too. This toy doesn't give justice to the motoslave design. Proportions are awfully wrong. Edited February 23, 2008 by CAIN MKII Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Can you guys scan some lineart of it so I can save it to HD, thanks Quote
Chindenathus Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Remember folks, there were two models of Motorslave. The 'Typhoon I' and 'Typhoon II' respectively: Quote
SuperHobo Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Remember folks, there were two models of Motorslave. The 'Typhoon I' and 'Typhoon II' respectively: I have to admit that Typhoon II design is so much cooler looking than the 1st one. Honestly I hope Yamato makes the second design as well. However the point still remains that the current Typhoon I from Yamato doesn't match the Priss figure because of the finish difference they look so oddly matched. Its like dropping steak into your apple pies. Quote
miriya Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 I have to admit that Typhoon II design is so much cooler looking than the 1st one. Honestly I hope Yamato makes the second design as well. However the point still remains that the current Typhoon I from Yamato doesn't match the Priss figure because of the finish difference they look so oddly matched. Its like dropping steak into your apple pies. I dont know. I kinda like the Typhoon I better but I would like to see Yamato make the II as well. Agreed about the gross difference between Priss and the Typhoon. She is painted and it is colored (and cheap looking) plastic. I would rather that they were both painted. Is Yamato going to do a whole Bubblegum Crisis Line or is this a one time deal? Quote
CAIN MKII Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) Remember folks, there were two models of Motorslave. The 'Typhoon I' and 'Typhoon II' respectively: Actually there were three models. The regular motoslave (the one Yamato is going to release) The new motoslave dubbed Typhoon I (red one on the picture) the Typhoon II (the blue one) I will try to add some linearts scans soon. Edited February 23, 2008 by CAIN MKII Quote
yellowlightman Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) The red parts look very easy to disassemble so fixing the finish on them should be easy as long as you remember to be patient and let it fully dry. Just hit it with a thin black or brown wash to pick out the detail (or use a panel line marker). Then mask the the signal lights, headlight, and seat parts. Then spay it with a layer or three of gloss coat. Then after it has dried completly reassemble. Problem solved. Uh, having to pain a $70 to get it to look passable is inexcusable. It's a tiny toy for $70, the least they could do it make it look decent. Edited February 23, 2008 by yellowlightman Quote
EXO Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 you know at $50 bucks a pop for the Atelier figures, which I got 2 sets and this for $70... I'd say that my $500 BGC buys (if I even purchase this) is not a good investment. Screw scale... have them all be around 10 inches like the garland and 1/48. Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Ah I see. Hopefully they do all three of the motoslaves. Maybe yamato might do the AD police mecha as well? (or are these like the destroids of the BGC line and due to not being popular will never ever get made?) Quote
GobotFool Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product...mp;picture=aux1 The motoslave's been booted! and it hasn't even been released yet! Underneath all that crap is a motoslave. I'm certain of it. Quote
EXO Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 WTF? Hideous and tempting at the same time. Quote
eugimon Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 WTF? Hideous and tempting at the same time. tempting indeed... for me to POOP on! Quote
Vermillion21 Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Are they just releasing Priss? Or will they release the other 3 characters as well?? Quote
eugimon Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Are they just releasing Priss? Or will they release the other 3 characters as well?? do you mean re-releasing? All the suits came out two or so years ago. Quote
Vermillion21 Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Sorry, that's what I meant. With their respective transforming motoslaves .... Quote
EXO Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 tempting indeed... for me to POOP on! I was wondering if this would hold the 1/12 figure even though it's 1/10 scale. But yah... it's so fugly it might not be worth the costumization. Quote
yellowlightman Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 do you mean re-releasing? All the suits came out two or so years ago. This new Motoslave isn't to scale with the Hardsuits released a couple of years ago, which is utterly retarded. Also there's actually four Motoslaves, the fourth type is the Heavy Motoslave which was used by Nene and Linna in episode 6. And a few more if you count some extra ones that were designed but never made it into the series. Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/produ...ge/HPW10018.jpg ^ I actually like that roadbot transformation better than the transformers movie toy Arcee. The wheels should have been put behind her in robot mode not as tit covers. Edited February 24, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
EXO Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/produ...ge/HPW10018.jpg ^ I actually like that roadbot transformation better than the transformers movie toy Arcee. The wheels should have been put behind her in robot mode not as tit covers. Roadbot? Looks more like roadkill. Like the rest of the designs for that movie. Quote
Save Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 There's going to be a hurricane tonight!!!! YAMATO I YOU!!!!! Nuff said!!!! Quote
miriya Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 There's going to be a hurricane tonight!!!! YAMATO I YOU!!!!! Nuff said!!!! I hope you all survive the hurricane. Thanks for the photos. I really like the Linna Yamazaki one. I may have to get that. I like the Atelier Sai figures better though. Quote
SuperHobo Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 There's going to be a hurricane tonight!!!! YAMATO I YOU!!!!! Nuff said!!!! WoW Yamato is really going all out and making all of the Knight sabers SWEET! Quote
Save Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 I hope you all survive the hurricane. Thanks for the photos. I really like the Linna Yamazaki one. I may have to get that. I like the Atelier Sai figures better though. Thanks but it's a tittle of Priss song in Bubblegum Crisis, but it did feel like there was one yesterday while standing in line to get into Wonder Fest. Quote
miriya Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks but it's a tittle of Priss song in Bubblegum Crisis, but it did feel like there was one yesterday while standing in line to get into Wonder Fest. Hahahahaha!!! :lol: :lol: That is very funny! I know that song. I did not get the reference. I am so gullible! Quote
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