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11 hours ago, Alex GS said:

Looks so beautiful even with low res pictures 😄, never had the opportunity to have the Yamato  or the Arcadia one due to its high selling price, even the standalone booster is very effing expensive,  so no way I'm skipping this Arcadia package release, I hope it sells fine enough so maybe just maybe Arcadia considers releasing the VF-19s and VF-19p as well.  

This scheme is a fun nod to the M7 opening credits. I like to think that Firebomber would lean in on that kind of glitz and glam during a live concert.

2 hours ago, Duke Togo said:

That's not what they're implying. She knows how to handle a lightsaber, but she has no power (as is stated in one of the trailers).

If you check my earlier comments, you’ll notice I had the same read before this latest trailer. Now I’m not so sure. There is a heavy lean into the rule of two business from the prequels. We’ve seen the dark side users. We know Ahsoka is around, but who else is there apart from the surviving Ghost crew? Ezra is still lost, so…that leaves room for someone else.

I think the no power statement could be a literal read from Shin in that scene or it could be an insult from her. Kind of like how Vader was goading Luke to attack him in their confrontation at Cloud City in ESB. We won’t know until we get more context. Like I said, I’m good regardless, but it is curious and it does feel like it could be used for something…

Then again, maybe not. HaHa!

I’m so looking forward to this series.

Knowing how Filoni likes to mend past SW shortfalls, I think it would be cool if this show retcons Rey’s RoS/TLJ retcon and gives a better retelling for her family history.

There were some old Reddit theories discussing how Sabine might be Rey’s mother. The idea that the trailers are implying Sabine could be a force user—more than a dark saber wielder but also Ahsoka’s apprentice—give this theory extra credence. I guess we will have to see how things go. I’m okay either way, but that would sure be a fun easter egg and not an uncommon thing for Filoni to work in. 

1 hour ago, Big s said:

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Talos was being replaced by Fury’s lady. She said it at the end. I know Fury is supposed to be in the Marvels, but it’s been delayed so much, that I think it was supposed to be out before this show, I have a feeling there were quick changes made to compensate for the delays

Falsworth seems like a temporary replacement for Fury, but not as much a permanent replacement, maybe more of a British stand in for a couple of the upcoming projects 

 

Varra replacing Talos?

4 hours ago, Black Valkyrie said:

I hope its true : 

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/30/rumor-possible-articulated-g1-optimus-prime-toy-in-the-works-491906#images

 

Most excellent, if true. 

I wonder, could it be a new line from Takara? If so, what other figure might they do? I think G1 Soundwave is a good candidate.

5 hours ago, Big s said:

Just finished watching it. It’s the first I’ve the marvel shows that I didn’t try to watch as it was being released and while I agree that it wasn’t good, it’s still better than She Hulk and Ms Marvel. This show definitely didn’t have the budget that earlier D+ shows had and kinda looks and feels more like the shield tv show.
It’s another Disney replacement story that pretends that it’s something bigger, but is really a lot of fluff. Talos gets a female replacement, Nick Fury gets a hopefully only temporary female replacement and then has a female superhero that can pretty much do everything and is somehow stronger than a highly trained twice advanced supervillain even though she’s so small her eyes were barely at the top of the steering wheel when she was driving 
It’s unfortunate that we finally get a show with Nick Fury and he’s mostly a damsel in distress that constantly needs rescuing . And the worst part is that the story is so unnecessary at the end when he finally says they worked things out with the Kree. That info could’ve save over 2,000 lives.        It’s like the writers and production crew just phoned it in. I’d put this show lower, but the actors really couldn’t be faulted here and even though the show was poorly written, they did a good job with crap material 

Eh. I liked She Hulk and Ms. Marvel more than Secret Invasion. Of the three, Ms. Marvel stands strongest on its own because it also works as a coming of age story for Kamala Khan. She Hulk was all right but I think its experimental ending went too hard with the 4th-wall hulk smashing. 

With Secret Invasion, I think fault for the miss rests squarely on Disney for forcing its creative teams to pump and dump half-baked productions. The mouse is driving this content like it’s the media equivalent of fast food. So quality is no longer a priority. The company is mistreating actors, writers, and set workers alike, and the focus is on benefiting those with deep pockets.

Anyway, I digress…

22 minutes ago, twich said:

After I posted, I went and watched the video. I actually kind of dig the stylized VF-1J. The fighter mode reminds me of the VF-2SS, which someone already pointed out.  Whatever the case, hope it is good quality and affordable.

Cool.

Yeah, it is nice to see more designers work on the classic Macross designs. I’ll be keeping an eye on Unix Square too. If their releases are solid, I’ll be happy to add some of them to my display. 

3 hours ago, twich said:

So, I’m confused since everything is in prototype grey….the VF-1J says it is a transformable action figure, but the thing with the VF-1D head is a non-transforming action figure?

it is difficult to gauge scale from a still photo. How big is this? HMR size, or closer to the new ThreeZero or Arcadia size?

Thanks!

Twich

So Unix Square has announced their own stylized and transformable VF-1J. That’s the first image. They also announced that the 1J/1S are part of a new line of non-transformable figures. That’s the fourth image. No idea what is up with guardian or bat mode for the non-transformable line. We will have to wait for more details.

The other images that were quoted are new armoured statues and VF-1 levitation models.

Bandai is like, “Dang, now we’re on the hook for more than a painted prototype.”

Put me in the group that’s looking forward to more development news. I had bad luck with the Yamato YF-21. My copy had brittle plastic and crumbled while on display, so I could use an affordable replacement.

Interesting eye catch for the Loki season 2 poster. It reminds me of a hamster wheel. Hm. There could be some unfortunate double entendre there…will have to see how things go.

Alas, Secret Invasion ranks the lowest for me of the Disney produced content. Much lower when compared to other entries like CA: Civil War and CA: The Winter Soldier. The series felt like it was trying too hard to set up something else rather than tell its own contained story. This was the first time the CGI effects jumped out at me. I didn’t care for Disney showcasing AI art in the intro, either.

So, to go on a related tangent, I heard about the animated movie Earth’s Mightiest Heroes: Secret Invasion after watching the live action series. I noticed that the animated movie includes many of the Avengers in its story, and that ups the stakes. Yeah, I really felt how the live action Secret Invasion series was missing the Avengers. Would it have been better served as a movie with ensemble casting? Something to think about, I guess.

I, for one, welcome more designers to the international VF-1 party. The shared FB post below notes that Unix Square is a collaborative brand created by Kids Logic and Sentinel:

https://m.facebook.com/100001202426087/posts/pfbid02RGukEWMbGRAwRA6BoiNg5TGYA4DBhxG3iJg6rpweGhyRfSLZh33PrbY2qCAK11Cbl

Sinéad was ahead of her time when it came to her music, her activism, and her spiritual journey, but she was also very open about her personal struggles with bipolar disorder and other mental health issues.

I remember her SNL performance. I was in high school when it was broadcast. 

I feel this place is lessened in her absence.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

4 hours ago, Raikkonen said:

Without a doubt the blame is shared here. Still doesn't change all the writers involved showed zero skill when dumbing down everyone else to pedestal the lead. 

Agree to disagree on that last part, but my bias has been and will always be pro-writer.

As for the prequel films themselves, they do deserve all the constructive criticism they receive. In addition to what Seto noted already, I thought Prometheus went astray by turning David into the main monster if you will. 

Mind you, I don’t mind having ancillary villains in an Alien film. Ash was a good one. So was Burke. It’s just that David’s errant behavior wasn’t as nuanced to me. I was also bummed that Noomi Rapace was only in the first film. Almost all of her shot scenes in Covenant were cut, and those scenes ended up explaining quite a bit.

So to bring this back on topic, I hope the new series brings back some consistency because I do think that has been missing.

35 minutes ago, Raikkonen said:

Possibly. The discarded prototype due to having a moralist chip. 

It's simply uncreative writers that instead of building a strong protagonist through challenges and interactions, they create a lone survivor that stands out by dumbing down everyone else. 

Hm. Generally, original script writers have no say in script development unless they are also hired on to help produce a TV show or movie. For instance, Jon Spaihts wrote the Alien Engineers script that was purchased and became Prometheus.

We all know the final script was reworked by Damon Lindelof who was on the production team with Sir Ridley Scott.

There is some debate over whether or not Spaihts’ script is better, but the general sentiment is that it was closer to hard SF/horror and that Lindelof added the silly bits. Of course, at any time Scott could have opted to reverse those changes so… plenty of blame to go around…

After taking a break from the mainline, I’m in for 86 Ultra Magnus for sure. Dreadwing too. Possibly Strongarm. Still thinking over the Studio Series WFC Optimus, although the DNA set that’s on pre-order looks nice and resolves most of my concerns.

9 hours ago, electric indigo said:

Lawther was killing it in The End of the f**cking World and made quite an impact with his small part in Andor IMO, so all thumbs up from my side.

Same.

3 hours ago, Seto Kaiba said:

Wait what? Okay wow, he looks like... 12 or 13 years old in that picture.

HaHa, yeah, I feel older knowing that most of the known cast was born mid 1990s in real life. Of the entire known cast, I think Essie Davis is the one Gen-Xer I was able to confirm. But, yeah, they all lucked out in the looks department (IMO).

As for the new series itself, I’m doing my best to temper expectations. I’m hopeful that it works well as its own self-contained story, and that the Alien mythology that is woven in adds to that story instead of muddling things or taking away from it.

I have no issue with Alex Lawther’s casting. I looked up his bio and it appears he is 28 years old. To put that in perspective, Sigourney Weaver, when she was cast in the original Alien was also 28 years old.

Dread Samus was up on Good Smile’s own site a while ago. The first batch is coming out Q3 this year. There is a new batch (reissue) that just went up for pre-order and that is due out Q1 next year.

3 hours ago, Mog said:

If Disney was smart, they would just continue the story they laid out in the Netflix show.  Seriously, an upgraded Bullseye could make for a good starting point.

I won’t be surprised if Disney tones things down or even outright censors itself, especially with these shows that are directly connected to Disney branding. Netflix isn’t much better now, but they do seem less inclined to censor their own content. For that reason, I’m glad Netflix got the license to produce the Marvel shows it did.

As for rating the shows, I would have a hard time doing that. I like them all for different reasons and think they each have their own strengths. Of the Disney shows, I think Falcon/Winter Soldier comes the closest to matching the in-your-face grit of the Netflix shows, and I was surprised a certain scene made it through editing.

Will Disney’s Daredevil get more scenes with Fisk going full dark like in the Netflix show or will we get more of Hawkeye’s Fisk? That’s a good question and a legitimate concern. I honestly have no idea.

In She Hulk, I think I read they were trying to subvert the super hero show norms. I don’t know how successful they were. I mean, some of it was funny but the story was all over the place at the end and Daredevil came across as a bit hammy. I liked the show the most when it focused on Jennifer Walters trying to assert her own identity, one that accepted the Hulk part, and how her Hulk wasn’t the same as Bruce Banner’s Hulk. 

17 minutes ago, F-ZeroOne said:

I saw some of either "Kinda" or "Snakedance" on broadcast, which just goes to show how much of a withered ancient I am becoming. 😃I don't remember very much about them (the Fifth Doctor series that I recall the most is "Earthshock", see below for why... [1]) other than the snake, the mechanical... explorer thing and some "dream" sequences.

[1] Leaving aside the ending, this is a serial where agents of the Cybermen melt humans into tiny bubbling pools of goo. In a cave. Now imagine that you've watched that, and then go on a school trip to a series of caves, which proudly advertise their association with "Doctor Who" and Cybermen... [2] 

[2] The Fourth, and "Revenge of the Cybermen", but this is what childhood nightmares are made of...

Oh no. LoL!

Yeah, I can see how all that might charge a young and active imagination. IIRC, the pools of goo kept getting checked by the censors?

The Baker-era cybermats were creepy, slithery metal things. Different from the Troughton-era ones and those from the new show.

I remember ‘Earthshock’ vividly because of that ending. The silent credit roll. I think that was the first time I remember seeing a member of the main cast die. Say what you want about Davison’s companions, but it left quite the impression on me. 

I’ve enjoyed all of the Disney + original series: Loki, Hawkeye, WandaVision, Ms Marvel, Falcon, She-Hulk, Moon Knight…and now Secret Invasion.

But I also get the sunk cost criticism. These streaming shows are expensive to make and with people looking at streaming as more of a luxury, the studios are now having to compete to simply maintain and/or retain their user base. I’m not sure how things statistically can return to a profitable model if they don’t change in some way. That said, I also don’t get the impression, especially with Iger back, that Disney wants to fix streaming in a positive way. Iger seems more intent on doubling down on old business practices and I think it’s too late to go back.

*shrug* Maybe I’ll be surprised and the industry will figure itself out? Who knows…

The second Peter Davison season, aka Classic Who season 20, has been announced for blu-ray in limited release packaging. It’s been fun to see them spin these announcements into their own mini-episodes.

I hope the link worked. The Mara freaked me out when I first saw Kinda and Snakedance as a kid. Even now, it can stand the hairs up on the back of my neck.

1 hour ago, Mog said:

In fairness, I could have swore this was for that “High Republic” book series, and NOT for the whole TV/film franchise.

It is. 

https://boundingintocomics.com/2020/02/25/new-star-wars-high-republic-initiative-puts-focus-on-diversity-and-representation/amp/

A white board is just for brain storming creative ideas. It allows for no-holds barred creativity and although interesting to see if you are keen to learn about writing, isn’t indicative of the final result. Please don’t let the board trolls turn this sideways and get another thread locked.

1 hour ago, Dynaman said:

So far it appears they have different costumes for each episode, which works fine for me since this particular doc seems to have some fine fashion sense.

Cool. This could be a fun thing that helps Gatwa’s Doctor stand apart, or one of many things…

5 hours ago, azrael said:

FYI, This is a story-based costume. They revealed their primary costumes back in December 2022.

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They'll be traveling to the Sixties (rockin' the afro 🤙) and the 18th century.

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Sweet. I hope RTD makes it more of a thing this time out, diving into the wardrobe and outfitting the Doctor and the companions in different costumes.