Convectuoso Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 6 hours ago, seti88 said: I wish two things for this figure: - better hands than those of the MPC Alphas - A compatible Beta to attach to it Quote
derex3592 Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 1/60 is gonna be pretty small, but I'm cautiously optimistic as long as it locks together better than the previous MPC one's and the hands don't crumble, Still NOT digging the Evo Toys one -- Looks like a $30 plastic toy... Quote
tekering Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 36 minutes ago, derex3592 said: Still NOT digging the Evo Toys one -- Looks like a $30 plastic toy... With less than two weeks to release, you'd think Evolution Toys would have a proper paint master to display, at least... regardless, we already know the final product will be better than any previous Legioss toy. I mean, it couldn't be worse, right? 4 hours ago, Convectuoso said: I wish two things for this figure: - better hands than those of the MPC Alphas - A compatible Beta to attach to it I only wish one thing for this figure: - for it to sell well enough to encourage the production of further Mospeada toys, rather than bankrupting the company (like what happened to Beagle or CMs). Quote
JetJockey Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 12 hours ago, seti88 said: FRRRAAAAAAAAKKK!! This will be expensive at 1/4 scale. Still no Rook though. I doubt I'll get this. I'm looking forward to the modernized transformable versions. I hope we see updates on those next week at the Wonder Festival. Also, still no landing gear photos of the Evolution Alpha. That's what I'm waiting to see. Quote
jenius Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) The Toynami Alpha is definitely smaller than the MPC, no integrated landing gear, maybe not integrated fists. Looks good though... hopes are reduced for the evolution toys Legioss... Looks like it has pegs that'd you'd hope for so maybe a absolute lack of effort by the set up team. They say they're going to sell 1/100 pilots for their vf1 toys as separate accessories. Edit: Acid Rain toys look awesome. Edited July 20, 2017 by jenius Quote
SuperHobo Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 55 minutes ago, tekering said: With less than two weeks to release, you'd think Evolution Toys would have a proper paint master to display, at least... regardless, we already know the final product will be better than any previous Legioss toy. I mean, it couldn't be worse, right? I only wish one thing for this figure: - for it to sell well enough to encourage the production of further Mospeada toys, rather than bankrupting the company (like what happened to Beagle or CMs). From a friend who has the EVO legioss on order, the legioss has been delayed to September. Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 When I transformed Evolution Toys' VF-2SS, the first thought that ran through my head was "Damn, this feels like a Toynami toy" due to the toy's cheap plastic and looseness. It's fitting that Toynami will now be distributing ET's Legioss' in the US. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 That EVO test shot seems to be made from the same cheap plastic they used on their VF-2ss. The 1/60 has me slightly more interested. What's the point in having a High End toy if the landing gear is useless and ugly anyway? This way they'll only have to concentrate in making sure the toy is sturdy and locks together well. Cheaper and fun to fiddle with is also a bonus. Quote
Convectuoso Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, derex3592 said: 1/60 is gonna be pretty small, but I'm cautiously optimistic as long as it locks together better than the previous MPC one's and the hands don't crumble, Still NOT digging the Evo Toys one -- Looks like a $30 plastic toy... I think it may be close in size to those Toynami 1/100 Veritechs Quote
Mog Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Hey jenius, can you have them confirm whether either of those Legiosses or Alphas have ratchet joints, especially in the shoulder and hip areas? Quote
Lorindor Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 So which company is making these 1/60 Alphas? Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 I'm legit confused what's going on right now. Quote
SuperSenpai Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 15 hours ago, seti88 said: It sounds like HG/Toynami is trying to cover their bases by making the EVO toys Legioss available for order stateside, while also pursuing their own Robotech-branded Alpha design. Seems not unlike what they did when they produced Robotech-branded MPC Alphas while also importing the Aoshima Legioss. Quote
Tober Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Jenius, can you ask about weather HG could be distributing the Riobot MOSPEADA, any other ride armour toys, and weather each Legioss/Alpha has a Tread/Beta planned? More pics of that 1/60 would be appreciated too. Quote
Lorindor Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, SuperSenpai said: It sounds like HG/Toynami is trying to cover their bases by making the EVO toys Legioss available for order stateside, while also pursuing their own Robotech-branded Alpha design. Seems not unlike what they did when they produced Robotech-branded MPC Alphas while also importing the Aoshima Legioss. Is it Toynami though? It's been a long time since they made a new Robotech toy mold; they are mostly milking the 1/100 VF-1 these days. KitzConcept has previously talked about making a 1/55 Robotech toy line, but 1/55 is not 1/60... Quote
jenius Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 It's definitely Toynami (the 1/60). There doesn't seem to be anyone knowledgeable to answer questions though and I haven't found any Sentinel people. I got pics on a good camera I'll upload later so we can look from different angles and analyze joints, I don't think there are ratchets on the arms but there's also no metal. Quote
sh9000 Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) I wonder if it will be in the same level of quality as their 1/100 VF-1. http://news.toyark.com/2017/07/20/sdcc-2017-gallery-toynami-robotech-anime-acid-rain-262586 Edited July 21, 2017 by sh9000 Quote
jenius Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 You can find my photos up here: http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=9672 Warning, I didn't shrink 'em down at all. Quote
Tober Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks Jenius. The Evo Lehioss has been pushed back from July 31 to Sept 30 on HLJ. No sign of thar 1:4 Cyclone then? :/ Quote
jenius Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 I didn't see Kids Logic at SDCC at all so no Cyclone statue. I didn't see KitzConcept either. Quote
Tober Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 23 minutes ago, jenius said: I didn't see Kids Logic at SDCC at all so no Cyclone statue. I didn't see KitzConcept either. Dang. I thought they would be there, but there's nothing on their Facebook to suggest it. Quote
JetJockey Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 4 hours ago, jenius said: You can find my photos up here: http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=9672 Warning, I didn't shrink 'em down at all. Thanks for the write up. One question, did Kids Logic show the Max figure and blue VF-1 version cockpit? Quote
jenius Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) At the Robotech panel they did show a picture of the Max figure but no pictures of a different cockpit. They said the cockpit is sold out but stay tuned for more announcements. The pilot seat is removable from cockpit and there is a separate sitting figure for the cockpit. Edited July 21, 2017 by jenius Quote
SuperSenpai Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Jenius, are you attending SDCC as a regular member of the public, or do you get some kind of press/industry badge due to your blog and YouTube channel? Quote
jenius Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 I'm here as the regular folk because I was able to grab tickets. If there's ever a year I want to go and can't get tickets I'll try the media route. Quote
Boobytrap Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks for sharing your pics Jenius. For a product so close to release that Legioss was really underwhelming. Looked more like a pre 2000's unpainted model kit. Maybe one day Mospeada will get the love it deserves. Quote
seti88 Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 BOOOM! Kids Logic is proud to present the work of art - Mospeada 1: 4 Armor Cyclone statue. MOSPEADA is an anime science fiction TV series in 80’s, the story starts in the background of 21st century, Earth's pollution problems result in the development of a new hydrogen fuel , a mysterious alien race - Inbit invades Earth and the earth becomes desolate with only a few pockets of human beings scattered throughout the planet, the cyclone armor is the main weapon for human to against Inbit. Kids Logic design team spent nearly eight months studying the entire background of Mosepeda, the possible posture of the Cyclone in real life, the visual balancing and the sculpting, plus another 3 Months of trials of different texture and color effects. The Kids Logic’s Mospeada 1 : 4 Armor Cyclone is truly a piece of art. Please visit us at Hong Kong ACG 2017 (booth F01) starts from 28 July Pre-order is about to start online at www.kids-logic.com, stay tuned! Quote
jenius Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Going to that website opens a big warning "This site contains malware." Oops! Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Too stylized for me. And for the price for sure, I rather spent it on the upcoming Sentinel transformable figure. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 4 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Too stylized for me. And for the price for sure, I rather spent it on the upcoming Sentinel transformable figure. +1 here Noel Quote
Tober Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks seti88 and sh9000. I don't really like the style either. Which will potentially save me a lot of cash. Why does his helmet light up? Do Kid's Logic have to shove lighting everywhere they can..? What's the use of camo colors if you blend into the environment like a Christmas tree... Quote
Lorindor Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Too stylized for me. And for the price for sure, I rather spent it on the upcoming Sentinel transformable figure. I think I prefer some stylization over non-canon variants. But I agree that this is not the greatest rendition. Quote
seti88 Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 No worries tober, happy to share As for the lighting, i suspect it simulates the HUD reflection onto the helmet. Styling wise, yes the pose is a little stiff, but i think its meant to be viewed from the angle of the fist to the targeting system/helmet. But not as posed like a sideshow collectible for sure. Details and weathering are quite nice tho, loving those dirty layered tires ..Proportions dont seem too bad, its cartoony, but that's a look in itself... I suspect this would do no justice to wallets but its nice to see a different type of homage to a beloved series. Quote
tekering Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, seti88 said: Proportions dont seem too bad, its cartoony, but that's a look in itself... The proportions don't look cartoony at all; looks like a real guy wearing a costume to me. If anything, the proportions are too realistic... It's way off the animation model sheets. Apart from the considerable discrepancy in proportion, there's also the color, the markings, and a myriad of surface detailing that differ significantly from the source material. Obviously, this is not intended for Mospeada purists like us. [ . . . ] So who do they expect to buy this? The casual Robotech fan who happens to have an extra thousand dollars to spend? Specialty retail store owners looking for an expensive display item for their shops? Rich landscapers tired of decorating the lawn with garden gnomes? I fear manufacturers will blame poor sales on a lack of demand for Mospeada product, instead of considering the product itself may be the problem. Quote
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