Twoducks Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 I just saw it with the crew screening in Toronto and it's AWESOME! There's some obvious dialogue which will help out the 11-12yr olds in the audience. I hope it will blow their minds out of the water as Star Wars did for me. It's pretty fantastic and the action doesn't let up. It really does show that ILM can actually do robots properly (I wasn't sure after the Bayformers) and someone actually understands mass, weight and inertia. I gotta go back and see it in IMAX now in a theatre full of real audience. Guillermo was so kind and gracious that he even showed up to thank us and introduce the film. This was pretty much the top of my career so far - so much fun. Please everyone go see it and I can't wait to hear what you guys think of it. (look for Macross references in the Conn Pod interiors!) Awesome to hear. Must feel really cool that you were part of the project! Quote
Jefuemon Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I know. I just felt kinda bad since we'll be getting it, like three whole weeks before they do. Don't feel bad. It's usually 3 to 6 months after! When "Finding Nemo" was in theaters in Japan, I mailed my wife (girlfriend at the time) a copy on VHS, so she could watch it at home if she wanted to. Quote
Duke Togo Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Based upon the quality of the other movies I've seen this summer, I now expect this to fall flat just like the rest. Why we expect anything other than mediocre from a summer movie at this point is beyond me... Quote
wm cheng Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Woohoo!!! I've just bought the first toys I've ever worked on! They're also my first American made toys... boy what a let down in quality. I can only hope the movie becomes popular enough to warrant the Japanese creating toys for it. Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 NECA isn't that bad. they at least try harder than several Japanese companies I can think of. Quote
Negotiator Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Neca sculpts aren't bad for the size, but articulation sucks on most everything they put out. Quote
wm cheng Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Yep, being so intimately familiar with the designs, its heartbreaking to see all the cool stuff omitted from these toys. There is no articulation, the balance is so bad and the joints so weak that you basically have one dorky standing pose to have them in (balance without tipping over - mostly for Gypsy Danger) - some joints are really lose, its the luck of the draw and the cheap PVC/rubbery material they used. They aren't really that playable. The Crimson Typhoon poses much better than Gypsy Danger (I can't seem to get him in any decent poses without falling over 30mins later). Oh well, that's US toys for ya. Just glad the made any! Too spoiled with better engineered Japanese toys I guess. Quote
Mr March Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 I had a mind to skip these and I'm glad I did. From the beginning, these Jaeger toys did not look like the were made for the older, collectible market but were instead targeted straight at the under age buyer (with quality accordingly lacking). Course, I was always going to wait until I saw the film first, but I'm glad to hear I can pass on these. Quote
Syngyne Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Beat up some kaiju while you're waiting for the movie. Quote
wm cheng Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Although if everyone passes on these toys - that's a guaranteed way to make sure they don't make any better ones down the line! They're only $25 bucks each, its not like they're a huge investment. Quote
Phyrox Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 I disagree, I would never suggest making a "statement" with my money. If people buy crap toys, the only thing you are guaranteed is that they will keep making crap toys. Quote
Mr March Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Although if everyone passes on these toys - that's a guaranteed way to make sure they don't make any better ones down the line! They're only $25 bucks each, its not like they're a huge investment. I'd rather give you the $25 dollars Seriously, I'm long past the age of paying for crap, whether it's toys, movies, music or whatever. Besides, I've been outside the target demographic for most popular culture for some time and I'm very much enjoying the benefits. But don't lose faith! I'm sure the demographic these toys are aimed at will gladly hand over money for sub-standard merchandise...I know I once did Quote
renegadeleader1 Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) I'm reposting this from the Voltron thread per anime52k8's request... I think there is a ton of bias around here against american companies versus Japanese ones no matter how brittle, poorly made, sloppy painted, or prone to random disintegration the $500 to import MECHABLASTOR Z FINAL GETRO VERSION DX from Japan is. Edited June 25, 2013 by renegadeleader1 Quote
VF-15 Banshee Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 Stacker Pentecost's full speech and... is he mackin' on Mako Mori there? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10102394898560906 Quote
Old_Nash Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 Beat up some kaiju while you're waiting for the movie. Nice browser game^^ Quote
Syngyne Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 Stacker Pentecost's full speech and... is he mackin' on Mako Mori there? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10102394898560906 He's not macking. Spoiler for the prequel comic: She's a lone survivor from a kaiju attack that Pentecost helped stop. He ends up basically adopting her. Quote
VF-15 Banshee Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Ohhhhhhhh, so they wanna kill Pacific Rim, eh? Well they thought that Inception would flop too, so shows how much they know. Quote
Duke Togo Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Ohhhhhhhh, so they wanna kill Pacific Rim, eh? Well they thought that Inception would flop too, so shows how much they know. If you aren't atleast somewhat concerned about the movie you are fooling yourself. Quote
Dynaman Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 If you aren't atleast somewhat concerned about the movie you are fooling yourself. I would not be concerned based on anything in that "article" at any rate. Basically it is a bunch of people saying things about the process rather then anything about the film in particular. Looks like a piece someone puts together on a REALLY slow news day. That said, I personally think this may be a flop - but the buzz around me has been positive so far. Quote
Old_Nash Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 IGN post some sequences from the movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLuZPIc8nSk Quote
VF-15 Banshee Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Actually it's a "nuclear vortex turbine." Quote
Syngyne Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Actually it's a "nuclear vortex turbine." According to the comic, it's also a weapon. Edited June 29, 2013 by Syngyne Quote
DuelGundam2099 Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I made this with the jaeger maker: That reminds me, I need to get around to watching Atlantic Rim. Quote
Uxi Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Hasbro or Takara-Tomy or Bandai should be doing these toys. Big company more than the origin matters since it's all going to be made in China anyway. All they need is basic articulation and some gimmicks for kid versiona, though ideally a premium version with enhanced articulation, better paint apps, removable panels, etc could exist too. Quote
DuelGundam2099 Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I just tried the kaiju simulator and I am not going to lie, I found it very difficult to turn. Not bad otherwise though. Quote
taksraven Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 If you aren't atleast somewhat concerned about the movie you are fooling yourself. Please name *one* movie that you have enjoyed this year so far......? Quote
taksraven Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Ohhhhhhhh, so they wanna kill Pacific Rim, eh? Well they thought that Inception would flop too, so shows how much they know. A lot of interesting discussion in this article. The "Inception being a flop" stuff was funny, but then again, I think that marketing was pretty slack for the film in the same way as Pacific Rim. I think that the lack of Pacific Rim marketing is due to the fact that the morons don't know who to market this film to. I think that the marketing at the moment is having the impact of putting women off seeing the film (I love the trailers, my wife does not) so if they want to do something about not driving away 50% of the potential audience they had better get their shite together.... Quote
Duke Togo Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) Please name *one* movie that you have enjoyed this year so far......? Released this year? Warm Bodies, Iron Man 3, and Trek were all entertaining. I have yet to see Side Effects, Spring Breakers, and Much Ado About Nothing (thought they are in my Netflix queue). I'm planning to see Pacific Rim, Only God Forgives, The Worlds End, and Elysium in the next few months. Edited June 30, 2013 by Duke Togo Quote
TehPW Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 Although if everyone passes on these toys - that's a guaranteed way to make sure they don't make any better ones down the line! They're only $25 bucks each, its not like they're a huge investment. that assumes the maker gets another chance at the IP lincence from any future sequels... I made this with the jaeger maker: That reminds me, I need to get around to watching Atlantic Rim. will that be corrisponding Pr0n version of PR? Quote
karmajay Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 I've only seen positive stuff from people that are seeing the early release showtimes on twitter. I think that the marketing at the moment is having the impact of putting women off seeing the film (I love the trailers, my wife does not) so if they want to do something about not driving away 50% of the potential audience they had better get their shite together.... I think this is a stereotype comment. They are marketing for people that like action movies, etc. To market it differently would just get them blasted after the movie comes out. Plenty of women are interested in the movie. Plenty of men probably aren't interested either. Just depends on if awesome robot vs monster action is your cup of tea. Quote
Jefuemon Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 will that be corresponding Pr0n version of PR? No, that would be Pacific Rim Job. Atlantic Rim is the Asylum mock-buster. I think someone posted the trailer in this thread already. Quote
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