rdenham Posted October 19, 2003 Posted October 19, 2003 (edited) Well its official hell has frozen over; Toynami, has actually announced plans for an amazing looking Macross product; the only problem is you are going to have to pay through the nose to get your hands on it. Courtesy of twin moons anime I just found out the Toynami is going to be selling cold-cast porcelain sculptures of Roy and a Zentraedi battlepod as bookends. Although Toynami has repeatedly let down both Robotech and Macross fans alike I think this time they have come up with something really good. The bookends are clearly meant for the Robotech MPC's display boxes, however they would be perfect for anyone who has a collection of Macross art books. Edited October 19, 2003 by rdenham Quote
rdenham Posted October 19, 2003 Author Posted October 19, 2003 Here's a pic of the MPC Bookends Quote
Batou Posted October 19, 2003 Posted October 19, 2003 Yeah, I saw those the other day while ordering some of those acrylic stands Sithlord found. Have you seen the price, though? Link Cold cast porcelain or not, that's a too rich for my blood. It's neat looking, just not enough for me to spend that much considering what you get - I'd much rather pickup another 1/48 at that price. Like all things Toynami, I'm guessing you'll see them on Ebay going for 1/3 MSRP before long, anyway. Quote
Smut Peddler Posted October 19, 2003 Posted October 19, 2003 They actaully look great, I'd use them for my Macross, and other anime books, if they weren't so expensive. =/ Like Batou said, I'd rather have another 1/48 over that for the amount of money we are talking about. Quote
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted October 19, 2003 Posted October 19, 2003 why do they insist on using the superposeable sculpt as the basis for the VF-1?? <_< Quote
j_wong00 Posted October 19, 2003 Posted October 19, 2003 I will admit they do look nice, but 130 bucks for a pair of bookends is not worth it. Quote
Pogoman Posted October 19, 2003 Posted October 19, 2003 looks cool, but I would wait for final product. Their (toynami) pre-sale pictures always look pretty Quote
Vermillion One Posted October 19, 2003 Posted October 19, 2003 Pretty nice, but I'll have to wait until the final product is shown. There are just too many items and not enough money to go around these days. Even toynami is making decent looking stuff. Quote
bigkid24 Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 Okay, that's pretty sweet. I like the concept too. Quote
Knight26 Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 Holy Shreg, they cost that much, sheesh. For maybe half that I would go for it. Quote
kanata67 Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 maybe if the pod was shooting up roy... I can't help but think it would be cheaper to make my own set using a super posable [or even a yammie] and a matchbox pod mounted on slate or a brick though. How long till we see custom book-ends??? Quote
Pat S Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 So, the VF-1S was startled by a brick wall, and is trying to shoot it? The Pod broke one of it's cannons, and then the c-4 plastic explosive inside of it went off? Quote
JB0 Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 So, the VF-1S was startled by a brick wall, and is trying to shoot it?The Pod broke one of it's cannons, and then the c-4 plastic explosive inside of it went off? Maybe when viewed from an angle there's a notch in the wall. You know, like it was knocked down and isn't even across the top. Quote
UN Spacy Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 I also think it's a bit pricey.....who in their right mind would spend over $100 for bookends? I hope they're not planning to release a Max and Millia (in their TV counterparts) set. Quote
CoryHolmes Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 I also think it's a bit pricey.....who in their right mind would spend over $100 for bookends? I hope they're not planning to release a Max and Millia (in their TV counterparts) set. People have spent more money on less worthy things in the past. And why not? I think TV 1Js would be cool Quote
JB0 Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 I also think it's a bit pricey.....who in their right mind would spend over $100 for bookends? I've had people look at me like I've grown a 3rd eye when I mention the price on a Yamato valkyrie. "A hundred dollars? For a toy? Riiiight..." The whole point of these things is that they AREN'T targetting people in their right mind. You just happen to let judgement kick in sooner on Toynami bookends than Yamato toys. Quote
Opus Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 I can't help but think it would be cheaper to make my own set using a super posable [or even a yammie] and a matchbox pod mounted on slate or a brick though. How long till we see custom book-ends??? I was thinking the exact same thing. Quote
Commander McBride Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 You know, there's always recasting.... J/K I hope they make more of these and drop the price, I like 'em, but not that much. Quote
JRock Posted October 20, 2003 Posted October 20, 2003 I don't like them. Now the Spidey/Venom bookends? Those were banging! Quote
danster69 Posted October 22, 2003 Posted October 22, 2003 I like it. It seems like its targeted for the hardcore mature Robotech/Macross fans. This will look great in my office!! Quote
Kamui 777 Posted October 22, 2003 Posted October 22, 2003 Just out of curiousity, how is the VF-1S in the air? Is there a side-view pic around? Quote
Deadzone Posted October 22, 2003 Posted October 22, 2003 It's kind of cool. The only problem is the price. They should have made these things out of a strong plastic and charged like $30.00. At over hundrend, I doubt a lot of people will be picking them up. Why do they have to be porcelain? Usually porcelain is good for making fine vases and bowls. From the pictures, the porcelain doesn't even make the thing look all that much better. Maybe the picture doesn't do it justice? <_ Quote
JB0 Posted October 22, 2003 Posted October 22, 2003 Just out of curiousity, how is the VF-1S in the air? Is there a side-view pic around? Looks a lot like it's jumping back to me. Quote
CoryHolmes Posted October 22, 2003 Posted October 22, 2003 Either way, I want to see how the Veritech is attached to the bookend itself. Quote
Gaijin Posted October 22, 2003 Posted October 22, 2003 Still, you hear of $100 toys and models...paying $149 for a pair of newly manufactured book ends? I could see if they were antique or something but...that's just nuts. And I suppose they will sell well. Quote
Kamui 777 Posted October 22, 2003 Posted October 22, 2003 JB0 Posted on Oct 22 2003, 12:05 AM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUOTE (Kamui 777 @ Oct 21 2003, 09:22 PM) Just out of curiousity, how is the VF-1S in the air? Is there a side-view pic around? Looks a lot like it's jumping back to me. Uhm, ok. Well what CoryHolmes said. Quote
Ladic Posted October 25, 2003 Posted October 25, 2003 the bookends are already sold out in the robotech.com store. Quote
areaseven Posted October 25, 2003 Posted October 25, 2003 I'm not impressed by the way the bookends look as they lack detail. If you're supposed to depict a Veritech shooting down a Battle Pod: 1. There should be simulated gunfire and smoke on the barrel of the gun pod. 2. The hole on the Battle Pod should have inner detail of the cockpit and the Zentraedi pilot getting killed by the Veritech gunfire. Whether it's blood or some body parts getting blown off, there should be some detail that depicts an actual battle. If the bookends do not have these details, then they're not worth buying at all. Quote
areaseven Posted January 23, 2004 Posted January 23, 2004 I just saw these at RVD's 5-Star Comics earlier tonight. Looks like someone at Toynami actually listened to half of my suggestions. The big hole on the left side of the Zentraedi Battle Pod has traces of blood and possibly the pilot's scalp. The Veritech, on the other hand, lacks detail. UN Spacy decals are nowhere to be found on the legs or the gun pod. No smoke or simulated gunfire can be found on the gun pod, either. Overall, don't waste your money on these. Quote
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