SuperSenpai Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 wait, i didn't realize there was a difference between the construction of the aoshima and the toynami. i thought they wre basically the same except for the deco and some under chest missiles? is it the toynami one i really want though. i prefer its deco and also the packaging is second to none IMO. only one on ebay right now and its $299 ( i wan the scott/stick variant). According to jenius's review on Anymoon.com, the Aoshima one is worse quality than the Toynami. It also has the missile pod that sits between the shoulders in fighter-mode (which for some reason shows up on all the model kits but was never seen in the animation) and is not removable. The other differences are some slightly different paint colors, and ratcheting hips on the Aoshima. There's a couple of Aoshima Stick-type Legioss toys on Mandarake going for about 70,000 yen. If you're ok with the differences, that's a heck of a lot cheaper than $300. Personally, I like the look of these toys but it's a real shame they are such crap quality-wise. I have a Toynami Alpha which I bought loose on eBay for $60. if I ever pick up another one, I wouldn't pay much more than that. No matter how great it looks, I can't justify paying that much money for something that could crumble at the slightest touch. Quote
DarrinG Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 One of the only good things about the Toynami series is the duller, better -- blue, green and red paints... Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Sorry to derail the topic for a moment but something really sucky happened. My Beagle Stick was stolen. I was taking it out to show someone. Put it in the box and was carrying it in a clear bag. Maybe that was a mistake. Sat down on the train with it in the overhead compartment. Was texting but, hell, it's Japan. I see people leave wallets on tables in cafes while they go to the toilet. So, I get to my stop and when I reach up to get my Beagle...yeeeeeah. Worst part is I am pretty sure it was this arrogant frakking looking businessman who stole it. He was the only one standing next to me. frakk! addendum; Awwww, frakk. That means I gotta sow up another red jumpsuit for another Stick. frakk you, random Japanese guy! sorry to hear about that. i hope whoever stole it regrets it. i don't know how a grown up can live with himself stooping so low and steal a hobby toy. what a child... Edited November 13, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
Hoptimus Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 wait, i didn't realize there was a difference between the construction of the aoshima and the toynami. i thought they wre basically the same except for the deco and some under chest missiles? is it the toynami one i really want though. i prefer its deco and also the packaging is second to none IMO. only one on ebay right now and its $299 ( i wan the scott/stick variant). Toynami looks better color wise I think but they have the over abundance of die cast in bad places. The Aoshima should have been much better but was poorly assembled at their factory. It has little to no diecast and anime colors but from what I hear lots of bad wing/shoulder assemblies which botches fighter mode. I had a CMs Green Legioss/Tread and it was neat but a froppy mess. I only now own a Toynami Red Alpha matched with a Red Beta. Very nice display. I don't transform the Alpha since I have a super posable... Quote
jenius Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Aoshima has a very similar quantity of diecast. The only diecast it's lacking is in the hips where they replaced the diecast hips with plastic hips so they could add a ratchet mechanism... that almost never works because the thing is built so poorly. Quote
EXO Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Rebooting small scaled figures... considering different options... Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Rebooting small scaled figures... begin.JPG considering different options... begin3.JPG cool, i can have the gurab kit chase these guys around. Quote
EXO Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Definitely. I've always wanted to make this little guy ever since I seen the artwork. Quote
DarrinG Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Cap makes the Gammo , EXO makes the running guy - and Zoffy can make the custom glue gun blast effect! Quote
EXO Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Stick's armor all done. I guess Rey's also. I'll be differentiating those two with the guns they hold. Lots of detail. Hopefully it holds up during print. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) Form Feet and Legs... Form and Arms and Body... and EXO will form Stick and Rey... the CAD reminds me of voltron for some reason... Edited November 28, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
troyness Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Wow this thread has awesome everything!!!!! Quote
Tober Posted November 29, 2013 Posted November 29, 2013 Very cool. Looking forward to seeing the Gamo to go with it. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 29, 2013 Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) oh wow! that looks like the artwork. Edited November 29, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
sbantonelli Posted November 29, 2013 Posted November 29, 2013 I love the reboot, especially the open helmet option! Quote
EXO Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 I'll be putting up a squad in various sclaes on shapeways. Let me know if they ship to your country if not I'll but it and send it to you. this is gonna be my "action squad" before I finish the cyclones and ride armors. So they'll be standing in poses and holding guns! And of course the running guy will be in this set. Here's a preview of weaponry and equipment. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) those look cool. it's definitely been a good holiday weekend Edited December 1, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
Major Tom Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 Very nice. Will you be upping the scale to 1/32 to match with the Captain's Beast? Quote
EXO Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 Hey Tom... these are modeled in 1/32 for the people that wanted the last set I had in that scale. The last set didn't have enough detail for that size. The figures, motorcycles and Ride armors will be optimized for that scale and will be scaled down. Thanks for the comments guys! Quote
Alex Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Damn, that little running man is hilarious I love creative customs like this. Edited December 2, 2013 by Alex Quote
EXO Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks guys! Just uploaded them... whew.... now I have to get started on the bikes.... http://www.shapeways.com/shops/exodigital Quote
EXO Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 I forgot to say that the recommended material for small figures is Frosted Ultra detail. White Strong and flexible is cheap but has a really grainy texture on it. FUD for hi resolution print. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) ordered a set in 1/48 scale to match the Gurab. i hope the running guy survives the Gurab chasing him down... Edited December 2, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
derex3592 Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 never ordered from Shapeways before...How long does it take to make and ship usually? Quote
varitechs Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 never ordered from Shapeways before...How long does it take to make and ship usually? usualy 10/15 days for receive. Quote
derex3592 Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 cool. I'm definitely gonna order a 1:48 set. Might get a 1:32 set later as well! Quote
EXO Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 I ordered some figures the 27th and I just got tracking today... not bad. Thanks Petarb! Quote
troyness Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Wow!!!! That looks amazing!!!!! Thanks again for your service EXO!! Mospeada never left!!!! Quote
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