RavenHawk Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Yeah that was just Hideki Kakinuma spitballing for a new show. I wish they would make that show happen! Then again, I'm hoping for that proposed new Megazone 23 would happen too... Those sketches are awesome, which book is that from? It's not one I own, and unfortunately don't remember where I found that scan. It may very well have been here on MacrossWorld. I apologize to whoever originally posted it for not remembering and citing you. If anyone knows where it's from, let us know, so I can look for a copy online. Quote
DarrinG Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Beagle line art comparison! He has SUCH LITTLE FEET! (blazing saddles reference) Quote
DarrinG Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) JENIUS - Read the whole review again -you deserve much props for the work you do. Amazing. I think it bares noting again that Toynami somehow FORGOT to make their book-style binding art into one picture - ie having Scott's left elbow go over onto Rand's art, so that when you stack them all together it makes one image. Its obvious Rand is looking over at Scott - I just don't see how this is missed in production! Didn't matter that much in the end since we never got to see the Rook and Lancer versions where the mosaic image would have really stuck out. Baffling... Its even on the Rand card included! See attached pic!! Scott's arm covers up what I feel like is an awkward arm pose of Rand reaching for his gun too, which make me wish they hadn't missed this even more... The other thing that bugs me is Scott's face on the binding, it looks like a rabbit or hamster face. I have not heard that complaint from anyone else though. Speaking of faces - I feel like the Toynami head sculpts are FAR better the the Japanese releases. Ray looks like a Who from Whoville. Stick looks jaundice. The matt high end plastics Beagle used still cause me to grin everytime I look at the product. They NAILED the aqua and green colors so spot on. Love the little details like a Galant power switch seen so often in the show - awesome. Wish they would have made the boot middle lights and chest lights out of the same translucent plastic they did on ray's beam cannon. Still have hope that Yamato will pick up the work done on Fuke and start there - moving onto Yellow if that is successful for them. I bet they have the mold work and packaging already. Yeah, yeah - I know... that's like holding out that Ridley Scott will make another Alien movie - or we'll see a Blade Runner 2 - Oh wait... Edited October 6, 2011 by DarrinG Quote
akim Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Those sketches are awesome, which book is that from? Sketches come from Hobby Japan June 2007. A translation could be seen here by "levrin" in this forum: Gears forum translation kakinuma article Quote
ae_productions Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 JENIUS - Read the whole review again -you deserve much props for the work you do. Amazing. I think it bares noting again that Toynami somehow FORGOT to make their book-style binding art into one picture - ie having Scott's left elbow go over onto Rand's art, so that when you stack them all together it makes one image. Its obvious Rand is looking over at Scott - I just don't see how this is missed in production! Didn't matter that much in the end since we never got to see the Rook and Lancer versions where the mosaic image would have really stuck out. Baffling... Its even on the Rand card included! See attached pic!! Scott's arm covers up what I feel like is an awkward arm pose of Rand reaching for his gun too, which make me wish they hadn't missed this even more... The other thing that bugs me is Scott's face on the binding, it looks like a rabbit or hamster face. I have not heard that complaint from anyone else though. Speaking of faces - I feel like the Toynami head sculpts are FAR better the the Japanese releases. Ray looks like a Who from Whoville. Stick looks jaundice. The matt high end plastics Beagle used still cause me to grin everytime I look at the product. They NAILED the aqua and green colors so spot on. Love the little details like a Galant power switch seen so often in the show - awesome. Wish they would have made the boot middle lights and chest lights out of the same translucent plastic they did on ray's beam cannon. Still have hope that Yamato will pick up the work done on Fuke and start there - moving onto Yellow if that is successful for them. I bet they have the mold work and packaging already. Yeah, yeah - I know... that's like holding out that Ridley Scott will make another Alien movie - or we'll see a Blade Runner 2 - Oh wait... There are a few websites I go to prior to making a large Robotech / Macross / Mospeada purchase, and anymoon.com is one of them. Not only are the pictures great, but the reviews are well broken up into specific categories, the rating system is great and the written reviews are logical and well written. Don't always 100% agree with Jenuis, but you do have to hand it to him, his site rocks. Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Still have hope that Yamato will pick up the work done on Fuke and start there - moving onto Yellow if that is successful for them. I bet they have the mold work and packaging already. Yeah, yeah - I know... that's like holding out that Ridley Scott will make another Alien movie - or we'll see a Blade Runner 2 - Oh wait... Yeah me too. I just recently bought the mospeada dvd boxset too because I love the mecha. Quote
ae_productions Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Yeah me too. I just recently bought the mospeada dvd boxset too because I love the mecha. That's a great box set. Mospeada is one of the only shows that the mecha really grab me. Even up against Macross. I always hoped someone would continue the story. Or the toy line. But I don't see it happening. Quote
Reïvaj Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Source: http://blog.yahoo.co...es/112298/index Quote
Tober Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks Reïvaj. They look good to me. Predictable though, I guess the fighter modes come next, if these sell well enough. Quote
EXO Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 I like the Legioss and the Destroids... But for some reason I want those little school desks. Quote
Reïvaj Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 Source: http://www.nekomagic.com/?p=27710 Quote
derex3592 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 when WAVE releases some Inbit/Invid ENEMY mecha models I will snap these up to go along with them. But not before. I'll be happy looking at my Robocrap Masterpiece Alphas. Which, I have to say, I finally transformed the red and the green ones the other day for the very first time out of fighter mode after like 2 yrs...(VERY carefully)....but to my suprise, they didn't explode into a thousand pieces!! I am considering tracking down the red and green Beta's just to have them. I found one already for like $75 somewhere online. That's pretty good for still new in the box i think. Quote
VF5SS Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 This is from the VF-11 thread but I feel it applies here. The completely made up conversation between a company and a fan "hey company why don't you make this""well we feel it wouldn't sell" "no totally I'll buy two and my friends will as well" "ok here's the thing. i'm sorry it cost a little more but we made it how you wanted it" "naw i'm gonna wait for clearance" >:[ Quote
anime52k8 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 I like the Legioss and the Destroids... But for some reason I want those little school desks. the possibilities for toy photo shenanigans are endless. Quote
Jasonc Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 I'm definitely getting one. I wish this kit was going to be bigger, but nevertheless, it looks fantastic. The first shots of a completed one look a bit over weathered, but thus is the issues with smaller scales...any weathering often looks amplified with small scales. Quote
Archer Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Got my first masterpiece cyclone (rand/ray/ley) type, and its really cool! But HOLY COW is the rand figure tight. I can barely move is joints, they are so tight. Also, failed my first transformation to armor mode. I got all the way there, but for some reason, the cavity (opening) in which you place the figure seemed a tad too short, which didn't allow me to line up the figure with the tabs. *sigh* Can anyone shed some light on this issue? Am I just a moron ? Quote
RD Blade Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) for some reason, the cavity (opening) in which you place the figure seemed a tad too short, which didn't allow me to line up the figure with the tabs.The bottom tab hooks under the bottom edge at the back of Rand's upper-torso armor. The top tab snaps into the slot at the upper-center of Rand's back. It's a very secure fit.Without actually seeing what you described, I can't be sure my suggestion will help. edit: Alternatively: You may just be having trouble fitting his head through the opening. It can fit, but it takes insane precision. Most people would just remove the head during transformation for simplicity's sake. Edited October 23, 2011 by RD Blade Quote
Reïvaj Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 Just a couple of photos: Source: http://ga.sbcr.jp/mreport/018545/ Quote
Reïvaj Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 More pics, boys: Source: http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=TOY-RBT-1860&template=review.html Quote
areaseven Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 More pics, boys: *Snip* (Only a complete douchebag would quote all of these images) Source: http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=TOY-RBT-1860&template=review.html A bit excessive on the stickers, but otherwise an excellent rendition. Quote
derex3592 Posted November 29, 2011 Posted November 29, 2011 whyyyyy can't that be a pre-assembled, high quality toy for ooohh about $30. then I would buy multiples! Quote
Penguin Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 She's a beauty, alright... but I just can't see myself putting in the effort to make it really shine at such a tiny scale. I mean... 1/72 will be just under 5 inches tall, for about $40 plus shipping plus time and effort. Just can't do it. Beautiful gunmetal sheen they got on the gun pod. *sigh* Quote
Jasonc Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 It looks absolutely beautiful. Best rendition of the Legios in Armo Soldier mode to date I think...except for the large hands. They look a little over sized. Quote
Frogze Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Bumping this thread because new pics of the Rook prototype have popped on Yacolog's blog, I shed a tear upon looking at these... both a delightful and saddening sight Quote
Reïvaj Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Bumping this thread because new pics of the Rook prototype have popped on Yacolog's blog, I shed a tear upon looking at these... both a delightful and saddening sight It's only now that I realize what your avatar is!!! Quote
jenius Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I'm optimistic that whoever picked up the prototype when the crash and burn occurred will produce a resin kit. Quote
EXO Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 When I got word that they got the kit out of Beagle it was said that the Shinobi gear was probably left behind. But then I got word that it was safe. Lo and behold if you look carefully there's the camera right there in one of the pictures. So that's 2 kits we are looking at. 2 expensive kits because that female figure has to be made for the conversion kits. Quote
jenius Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Or one kit with an extra head and camera right (assuming it was resin)? Rumor was that Shinobu (LOL, Shinobi gear... ninja outfit and throwing stars?) was going to be an exclusive (head for your fire and pitchforks!). Quote
EXO Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 If it gets made, who's gonna want a kit with an extra head of Shinobu? You still have to get another bike and a whole other kit to get it made. lol. Quote
jenius Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Well that's the thing, you could build it as a Fuke or a Shinobu, it would be up to you. I suppose that's not how things work in the real world though since Yamato doesn't include the other heads in their unassembled kits. Quote
Frogze Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Reïvaj : lol, I'm trying to keep that little candle burning I really hope you guys are right and a kit of a t least Fuke is on the way somewhere, even if the price is likely to make it through the roof. (I tried to translate the page with google but it doesn't seem to mention a kit there though) Edited January 4, 2012 by Frogze Quote
DarrinG Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Yamato will pick up this line - eventually. May take several more years and the economy to turn around globally though... (I'm looking through my Fuke colored glasses...) Quote
Save Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Keep in mind that if it does get made into a kit by way of non-corporate release there will only be a maximum of 20 Fuke and 20 Shinobu or possible less allowed to be produced if sold at an event like Wonder Festival. Quote
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