Vifam7 Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) In case anyone missed it, a super cool diecast model of the Queen Emeraldas has been released. CollectionDX had a preview of it here: I just got this a few days ago and it is awesome. Not sure but I think the size will go nicely with the upcoming DX Macross Quarter. Also out is the Yamato Mechanical Collection - Shipborne Aircraft set (images stolen from SRW blog) Though it doesn't say, these gashapons are roughly 1/144 scale. They'll fit in nicely with the F-toys 1/144 Valkyrie fighters. Edited November 16, 2008 by Vifam7 Quote
chowyunskinny Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Nice, I just got the Weathered version TV arcadia and I've got the Weathered version Emeraldas Zeppelin on pre-order from Big Bad. It's gonna look great next to the other Aoshima Arcadia and the BPX-01 Yamato thanks for the vid Quote
emerson Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 THIS is what I have been waiting for: Daigokin Andromeda from Marmit. Original release date was supposed to be Jan 2008. No news, and I paid for my preorder upfront! http://www.marmit.co.jp/tuhan2/dgk-005a.htm Quote
lord_breetai Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 I bought my brother the 1/1 gravity saber for his birthday. Quote
Godzilla Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Brother, you dont know how long I am waiting for that. THIS is what I have been waiting for: Daigokin Andromeda from Marmit. Original release date was supposed to be Jan 2008. No news, and I paid for my preorder upfront! http://www.marmit.co.jp/tuhan2/dgk-005a.htm Quote
UN Spacy Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 The SOP Yamato is about 16.5 inches long. The Marmit Andromeda would be around 17.7 inches long. Would they be in scale? Quote
emerson Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Brother, you dont know how long I am waiting for that. I paid for my preorder Nov 11....LAST YEAR. Been over a year, and counting! I believe there's supposed to be a Daigokin rendition of Desslar's ship too. I saw a photo of an unpainted prototype last year around the same time the Andromeda was announced. That would be sick cool.... Quote
emerson Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Actually, two Hong Kong sellers just confirmed with me (separately) that the Daigokin Andromeda is FINALLY out. Been showing up on Yahoo! Japan Auctions as well. Mine should be shipping soon. Should look great next to the SOP Yamato and Aoshima Arcadias & Emeraldas. Hopefully Marmit's 10 month delay translates into perfection of the details. Their other Daigokins were quite well executed, so expectations are high. Quote
Godzilla Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Holy crap. Someone on ebay wants it for $529. How much did you pay for yours? Ebay I paid for my preorder Nov 11....LAST YEAR. Been over a year, and counting! I believe there's supposed to be a Daigokin rendition of Desslar's ship too. I saw a photo of an unpainted prototype last year around the same time the Andromeda was announced. That would be sick cool.... Quote
emerson Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Holy crap. Someone on ebay wants it for $529. How much did you pay for yours? Ebay I paid $375 shipped from HK. Quote
Godzilla Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 I paid $375 shipped from HK. Holy Fraking Crapola! Quote
emerson Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Holy Fraking Crapola! All these Marmit Daigokins are pretty pricey, but worth it IMO. I also have the Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger and Grendizer Daigokins, and they are beautiful and HEAVY given that they're almost 100% metal. If I recall correctly, the Super Robot Daigikins are almost 8 pounds. 8 pounds of cold, hard metal! Quote
UN Spacy Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 It looks like Marmit's next is indeed Deslar's flagship. http://www.toy-world.com.hk/maga/fk/03_2008/079.html (top left corner) Quote
emerson Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 It looks like Marmit's next is indeed Deslar's flagship. http://www.toy-world.com.hk/maga/fk/03_2008/079.html (top left corner) Thanks, UN Spacy! I've posted the actual pic for easier ogling. Looks great. We've got a bona fide Leiji Matsumoto fleet building now with 2 Arcadias, Emeraldas, Yamato, Andromeda and Deslar' flagship... Can anyone translate the Japanese text? Order deadline by December? Quote
emerson Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 Just received this in the mail. (Photo borrowed from an eBay seller.) A 30cm Cosmo Zero by Taito. Solid ABS feel, great sculpt, clean painted details. Love this thing at $15! Quote
Chet Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks, UN Spacy! I've posted the actual pic for easier ogling. Looks great. We've got a bona fide Leiji Matsumoto fleet building now with 2 Arcadias, Emeraldas, Yamato, Andromeda and Deslar' flagship... But are they all in scale with each other? Quote
emerson Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 But are they all in scale with each other? No idea, since none of the manufacturers (Bandai, Aoshima and Marmit) state the scale of these toys. They are all about the same size on an absolute basis though, and they look like they're in scale. I would assume that ships made by the same manufacturer would be in scale with one another: For example, the Aoshima Arcadias and Emeraldas. And comparing the Aoshimas to the Bandai Yamato, the little fighter planes that come with the sets are pretty much the same size, leading me to believe scales are similar, if not the same. No idea about the Andromeda until it gets here...but for it to be in scale it would need to be larger than the Yamato, no? Quote
UN Spacy Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 OMG emerson that Cosmo Zero looks BEAUUUUUTIFUL. Taito sure has been nice with all of their recent Matsumoto related products. Did anyone pick up the Galaxy Express 999 Gravity Saber? http://www.hlj.com/product/TAT459246700 Did you guys also know they have a 1/1 scale Wave Motion Gun Trigger for sale? http://www.hlj.com/product/TAT459275000 (I'm guessing you'll also need their Flash Edition Yamato to make it work properly) http://www.hlj.com/product/TAT459274900 Quote
lord_breetai Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Did anyone pick up the Galaxy Express 999 Gravity Saber? Yes, as I said I got it for my Brother for his Birthday (he really likes Harlock). Quote
UN Spacy Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 My Taito movie Arcadia just arrived! I was pretty lucky to get it for $9.99 before it became a HOT item. The last two auctions for it reached $20.00 or more! It looks beautiful next to the SOP Yamato. Auction #1 Auction #2 Quote
emerson Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 I've been travelling in Asia for the last 3 weeks, but have the Daigokin Andromeda and Deslar's ship waiting for me when I get home Monday. Will post pics then. Can't wait to finally see these in person! Quote
Keith Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 THIS is what I have been waiting for: Daigokin Andromeda from Marmit. Original release date was supposed to be Jan 2008. No news, and I paid for my preorder upfront! http://www.marmit.co.jp/tuhan2/dgk-005a.htm That is truly the sexiest ship design ever. Now I'm going to forget that thing exists so I'm not tempted to spend far too much money on it with no place to put it! Quote
Vifam7 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Posted December 31, 2008 Leiji fleet! That's a good collection you got there. Which Yamato is that? Taito's? Quote
Vostok 7 Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 That's a good collection you got there. Which Yamato is that? Taito's? Looks like Bandai's BPX-01 to me. Me wantee! Vostok 7 Quote
UN Spacy Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 More pics of the Andromeda! Why does it have a ton of carbon scoring? Was it recently in a fight with several White Comet battleships? Quote
emerson Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Looks like Bandai's BPX-01 to me. Me wantee! Vostok 7 Yep, that's the 2001 original release BPX-01. I was surprised to see how small Deslar's ship was...I know it was supposed to be a bit smaller than the Yamato and Andromeda, but I'm disappointed by Marmit's decision to make this soooo out of scale. Looks like a life raft in comparison to the big ships. Anyway, I hope Aoshima and Marmit keep these coming... Edited December 31, 2008 by emerson Quote
emerson Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 More pics of the Andromeda! Why does it have a ton of carbon scoring? Was it recently in a fight with several White Comet battleships? The "weathering" comes off much more pronounced as a result of the camera flash. It's more subtle in person. Still too heavy-handed, IMO, but no so bad in 3D. Quote
emerson Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Vintage Yamato. Excuse the poor lighting... If anyone's looking to sell either a Popy PC-12 DX Yamato or Popy Pla-Dela Yamato, let me know! Edited December 31, 2008 by emerson Quote
chowyunskinny Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Awesome display there Emerson I've got the Taito 1/1 Wave Motion Gun Trigger & Super Mechanics Yamato Flash Edition on order from HLJ. I guess they got them in right before they closed down for Golden Week, but both items are listed as Low Stock already. I hope they fill my order. Edited December 31, 2008 by chowyunskinny Quote
Vifam7 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) My good friends gave me the remastered Yamato DVD box set for Christmas. The box is gigantic. It comes with a 1/700 scale Yamato model kit! Dunno if I have the guts to work on it. The video quality on the DVD is unbelievable. It looks super crisp with deep rich colors. I've never seen the Yamato TV series look so good. Edited December 31, 2008 by Vifam7 Quote
emerson Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 My good friends gave me the remastered Yamato DVD box set for Christmas. The box is gigantic. It comes with a 1/700 scale Yamato model kit! Dunno if I have the guts to work on it. The video quality on the DVD is unbelievable. It looks super crisp with deep rich colors. I've never seen the Yamato TV series look so good. Wow, lucky dog. I imagine it's R2 only? Quote
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