Phyrox Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I do not think that word means what you think it means. jaun·ty (jôn'tē, jän'-) Pronunciation Key adj. jaun·ti·er, jaun·ti·est Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk. Crisp and dapper in appearance; natty. I totally want a dapper, debonair transforming robot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 That's an accessory pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 IIRC, in the original continuity, the 'Jaunty Legioss' was replaced by the more technically advanced and stealthy Shadow Legioss. The Shadow had the advantage of not walking with a cane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Toyfare says the Cyclone has been pushed back to Summer 2008. http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/006282936.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I'm sure it will get pushed back even later than that. I don't think any Toynami toy has ever been released anywhere close to schedule (maybe Voltron, I don't recall). In the meantime every other Ride Armor toy that's coming out before then will effectively erase any anticipation for the Toynami release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 In the meantime every other Ride Armor toy that's coming out before then will effectively erase any anticipation for the Toynami release. Or Toynami's waiting for everyone else to release their Ride Armors so that they can swoop down and rip off any innovative designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 MPC Cyclone pics look awesome. Then again, that's what I thought about their Alpha fighters too. And when I actually got the Alpha, I was EXTREMELY disappointed ..... let's hope Crapnami has better QC standards this time around .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 So the Beta IS coming out after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 ..... let's hope Crapnami has better QC standards this time around .... Unfortunately that is the phrase that Toynami should adopt as their motto. I'm not a card-carrying Toynami basher or anything and am quite happy with their Voltron and Alpha Morphers, but everything else I've ever bought from them (MPC VF, Superposable Alpha, I-men, VF Morphers, MPC Alpha, Lain doll) has been pretty terrible in quality. I have absolutely no rational reason to believe the QC of their Cyclone is going to be any better. I HOPE it is, like I always hope, but they've just painted themselves into a crappy corner. And in response to TheLoneWolf, I wouldn't be surprised at all if their latest delay is because they want to tweak things based on the recent pics of the other companies Ride Armor toys. Toynami's other motto should be "We believe imitation is the highest form of flattery!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoducks Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I like the more mature looking head sculpt on the Toynami MP but by the time they chuck anything out, even Beagle could have already sold their yet to be seen take on the cyclone. Add to that their QC track record (and the latest Aoshima flop is not making things better) and you get very little, if any expectation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think the megahouse ones look the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Me too. Unless Toynami shows improved proto pics, I'm with Megahouse. Toynami's still looks too eighties to me. I specially hate that huge elbow joint UGH! Makes it look like a Fisher Price toy. That and the QC thing makes for an easy desicion for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 yeah and the shoulder pads are too chunky and weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I don't think it looks that bad. In fact, I think that the joints, as big as they are, look pretty decent. At least they look like you can move them without worrying about snapping something off like the Alphas. I'll probably only get the Megahouse one and possibly the CM one if it's really cheap b/c I like small scale stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think the Toynami Cyclone LOOKS just fine in the photos we've seen. The problem is that Toynami has proven time and again that what you see in prototype pics and what you end up holding in your hands are two drastically different things. Kind of like being in a fast food place and seeing that big glossy photo of a burger piled high and loaded with fresh toppings...and then you sit down and frown at your wrapped sack of sh!t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think the Toynami Cyclone LOOKS just fine in the photos we've seen. The problem is that Toynami has proven time and again that what you see in prototype pics and what you end up holding in your hands are two drastically different things. Kind of like being in a fast food place and seeing that big glossy photo of a burger piled high and loaded with fresh toppings...and then you sit down and frown at your wrapped sack of sh!t. That is a great analogy. I fall for that every time too. I am like, "ohhh, juicy burger!" pay for it and then am like, "ewwww, nasty crap. Why do I keep doing this to my self?". What I hate more is when toys packaging has a kick ass image on the cover that has been computer enhanced and you think that it is going to be an awesome toy but then when you open it up you see the cheesy materials and lack of detail that the toy actually has. What deceptive let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think the Toynami Cyclone LOOKS just fine in the photos we've seen. The problem is that Toynami has proven time and again that what you see in prototype pics and what you end up holding in your hands are two drastically different things. Kind of like being in a fast food place and seeing that big glossy photo of a burger piled high and loaded with fresh toppings...and then you sit down and frown at your wrapped sack of sh!t. this is the most perfectest analogy. i have my reserves about this one as well as any/all other companies with the macross license. it seems that mediocrity is contagious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kin Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Btw.. is it the cameralens or is the front of the bike a bit out of proportion? It looks too big to me.. and the rear is too small and short. The action figure is too large. Funny.. when Stick leans foward he might get his feet caught by the rear wheel... dismembering hell... O...wait this isn't based on the Gakken one .. eww How hard is it to be accurate? Makes me feel sad. Edited November 12, 2007 by Kin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think the Toynami Cyclone LOOKS just fine in the photos we've seen. The problem is that Toynami has proven time and again that what you see in prototype pics and what you end up holding in your hands are two drastically different things. Kind of like being in a fast food place and seeing that big glossy photo of a burger piled high and loaded with fresh toppings...and then you sit down and frown at your wrapped sack of sh!t. Agreed. I still remember those promo pics of the Alpha with that gorgeous fighter mode were everything locked in place just right, only to find out afterwards that that was a fighter-mode-only sample Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 this is the most perfectest analogy. I second that .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Me too. Unless Toynami shows improved proto pics, I'm with Megahouse. Toynami's still looks too eighties to me. I specially hate that huge elbow joint UGH! Makes it look like a Fisher Price toy. That and the QC thing makes for an easy desicion for me. yeah and the shoulder pads are too chunky and weird. I still prefer this design to Beagle/Megahouse with that freakishly long neck and other exxaterated joints. I'll probably end up getting several of each, but it's just a matter of taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sure! I hope all versions end up being QC issues free, so we can all decide based on taste and not just in quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesonme78 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 well.. let's give it some time although personally, i think QC will remain same.. with the recent release from Aoshima's case? i am not that optimisitic about this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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