sh9000 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 I love the Marvel Legends 80th Captain America. I wish it had butterfly joints but still a cool figure.
Slave IV Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: I love the Marvel Legends 80th Captain America. I wish it had butterfly joints but still a cool figure. Nice pic!
sh9000 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Nice pic! Thanks! I’m using the little bit of spare time off from working at home and when my kid naps to pose some figures. Also opening up and organizing a lot of purchases.
vlenhoff Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 On 4/1/2020 at 1:29 PM, sh9000 said: Nice artwork @vlenhoff. I need to get back to doing more painting and drawing. Thanks! i am trying to spend more time on artwork I haven't finished yet.
nightmareB4macross Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 Still on a NewAge, Magic Square, and Pocket Toys kick. My son and daughter are loving these as they are much easier to handle and transform versus our MP collection. We just received Ratchet, Ironhide, Jazz, Soundwave, Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker. The plan is acquire more but given the current state of affairs we will hold off until all this Covid19 issue is resolved and we can buy more comfortably in the future. For now we have plenty to enjoy. Although more items are still in transit to arrive any day now.
Slave IV Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Still on a NewAge, Magic Square, and Pocket Toys kick. My son and daughter are loving these as they are much easier to handle and transform versus our MP collection. We just received Ratchet, Ironhide, Jazz, Soundwave, Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker. The plan is acquire more but given the current state of affairs we will hold off until all this Covid19 issue is resolved and we can buy more comfortably in the future. For now we have plenty to enjoy. Although more items are still in transit to arrive any day now. Who makes those seekers? I’ll check them out and maybe grab one if they look better than the “MP” options I’ve seen. Edited April 6, 2020 by Slave IV
nightmareB4macross Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 35 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Who makes those seekers? I’ll check them out and maybe grab one if they look better than the “MP” options I’ve seen. NewAge. Be careful. They are pretty addictive and there are lots to collect.
Slave IV Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: NewAge. Be careful. They are pretty addictive and there are lots to collect. Haha, I get that! Ok, I just checked it out and it does look better than any MP seeker I've sen but the asking price is outrageous for a Legends size figure. I take it you think it's worth it?
nightmareB4macross Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Haha, I get that! Ok, I just checked it out and it does look better than any MP seeker I've sen but the asking price is outrageous for a Legends size figure. I take it you think it's worth it? I do. They are much easier to transform, paint apps are super crisp and clean, articulations are beyond expectations, and my kids love ‘em. They are a lot of fun to play with. Plus these scale at about 1/60. Which looks great with your valkyries. Totally worth it. Forgot to mention, if you add Impossible Toys Sparkplug and Spike it adds to keeping a cohesive blend of brands for scale. Edited April 6, 2020 by nightmareB4macross .
Slave IV Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 1 hour ago, nightmareB4macross said: I do. They are much easier to transform, paint apps are super crisp and clean, articulations are beyond expectations, and my kids love ‘em. They are a lot of fun to play with. Plus these scale at about 1/60. Which looks great with your valkyries. Totally worth it. Forgot to mention, if you add Impossible Toys Sparkplug and Spike it adds to keeping a cohesive blend of brands for scale. In thought MP was 1/60. These are probably closer to 1/100, right? I’ll probably grab one off Taobao to check it out because it does look good and I’ve been waiting over 35 years to get some decent Seekers.
nightmareB4macross Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) When standing: G1 Prime is 6 meters tall and VF-1 is 12.68 meters, more than double Prime’s size. Spike is about 2 meters. https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Official_sizes_and_heights http://www.macross2.net/m3/sdfmacross/vf-1a-valkyrie.htm Edited April 6, 2020 by nightmareB4macross Pic for reference.
tekering Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 11 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Plus these scale at about 1/60. Which looks great with your valkyries. Just to clarify, scale in Transformers is based on consistent depictions of relative character heights IN ROBOT MODE. While many of the Autobots are scaled close to their alt. mode sizes, Decepticon alt. modes very wildly. 10 hours ago, Slave IV said: I thought MP was 1/60. The Masterpiece seekers were designed as 1:72 F-15s, actually... and the Autobot cars are mostly 1:32 scale. That's why we scale based on robot modes.
Slave IV Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 2 hours ago, tekering said: Just to clarify, scale in Transformers is based on consistent depictions of relative character heights IN ROBOT MODE. While many of the Autobots are scaled close to their alt. mode sizes, Decepticon alt. modes very wildly. The Masterpiece seekers were designed as 1:72 F-15s, actually... and the Autobot cars are mostly 1:32 scale. That's why we scale based on robot modes. Yeah, I get that part but I was talking about jet mode. This is the first time I’ve heard they are 1/72 but if that’s the case, no way a Legends class is 1/60. Either way, NBD as I don’t care about scaling TFs with Macross but just an added bonus if it did.
nightmareB4macross Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 Tekering, I had no idea there was a scale consortium held and we weren’t invited. Thanks for clearing that up, but I will stick to the G1 robot modes on the NewAge figures if you don’t mind. I finally have something that would look appropriate for cartoon aesthetics. Damn TFs are more hocus locus than anime-magic!
DewPoint Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 Well you know, advanced alien robot technology. Scale means nothing in non-robot modes.
Ridden001 Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) On 4/1/2020 at 12:37 PM, Sanity is Optional said: Just what the MG Full Armor Thunderbolt needed: EVEN MORE WEAPONS! I kid, but seriously beware of "weapon fatigue" if you do this at the same time as the rest of the suit. So true, I know he plowed right through this kit and weapons and did a great job though. You are correct though and it’s why I now build the weapons first. For me, It was becoming a problem not finishing weapons. Edited April 6, 2020 by Ridden001 Crediting builder with finishing extensive kit.
Slave IV Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 I normally don’t buy statue figures but had to make an exception. Rain is coming soon too.
Lolicon Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 Needed a Sheryl T-shirt to go with the Ranka T-shirt I got recently.
sh9000 Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 Hot Wheels ‘72 Ford Gran Torino Sport. DST The Black Hole Maximilian. Marvel Legends Black Widow Deadly Origin. Marvel Legends MCU Black Widow white costume. The face printing came out perfect.
Slave IV Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, sqidd said: My first monkey! One more for Fighter mode inbound. Nice @sqidd! You are now officially part of the real Macross Club!
sqidd Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 Just now, Slave IV said: Nice @sqidd! You are now officially part of the real Macross Club! Finally!
Slave IV Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 1 minute ago, sqidd said: Finally! Man, I really love that piece! The most perfect toy ever made IMO.
sqidd Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Man, I really love that piece! The most perfect toy ever made IMO. I didn't have a Macross Chunky when I was a kid. But I did have JetFire. My hands remembered it immediately. The nostalgia is strong!
Slave IV Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, sqidd said: I didn't have a Macross Chunky when I was a kid. But I did have JetFire. My hands remembered it immediately. The nostalgia is strong! Yep, and now you have the added niceness of the heatshield and working gun that can shoot your eyes out.
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 4 hours ago, sqidd said: My first monkey! One more for Fighter mode inbound. Welcome to the party!
nightmareB4macross Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 4 hours ago, sqidd said: My first monkey! One more for Fighter mode inbound. Great start!!
seti88 Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, sqidd said: My first monkey! One more for Fighter mode inbound. Congratz! Welcome to the aching fingernail club! (beware of the spring loaded landing bay doors) 5 hours ago, Slave IV said: Nice @sqidd! You are now officially part of the real Macross Club! Haha...now then..sparks of macross elite-ism....dont get the young folks all whipped up! Edited April 8, 2020 by seti88
Slave IV Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, seti88 said: Congratz! Welcome to the aching fingernail club! (beware of the spring loaded landing bay doors) Haha...now then..sparks of macross elite-ism....dont get the young folks all whipped up! Haha, no elitism here. Just paying respect to the greatest toy ever made. Young and old can all appreciate the greatness that is the Chunky Monkey.
sh9000 Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 I usually hold the landing gear as I press the button so that the landing gear slowly goes down.
derex3592 Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 WIMP!!! ...you gotta just flip that switch and TAKE THE PAIN! It's all part of the 80's man! No pain, no gain! Your toys made you EARN the right to play with them!
Slave IV Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 Haha, I always let it go full force. Sometimes flipped the fighter over and used the landing gear as a catapult to fling other little objects across the room.
nathans82 Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 19 hours ago, sqidd said: My first monkey! One more for Fighter mode inbound. That is so awesome! I got mine last month and love having it.
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