promethuem5 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Glad to hear they are at least fun...I nabbed the TC SD for a Revoltech price, which is around where I see them being appropriate anyways... I wouldn't pay $50 for a Revoltech, so why would I pay $50 for a Revoltech-esque figure from another mfr? As for holding poses, do you mean simply balance issues on extreme angles, or as in sagging joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holytoledo69 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Glad to hear they are at least fun...I nabbed the TC SD for a Revoltech price, which is around where I see them being appropriate anyways... I wouldn't pay $50 for a Revoltech, so why would I pay $50 for a Revoltech-esque figure from another mfr? As for holding poses, do you mean simply balance issues on extreme angles, or as in sagging joints? The legs are great for extreme posing and it holds. The arms, especially at the elbows are a bit floppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggydog Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Floppiness is a relative thing. I don't think the elbows are really floppy, it's just that some of the guns are really heavy. If you don't put anything in the hands, the arms will hold poses fine. Of course, where's the fun in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holytoledo69 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) Keep in mind that the Yamato isn't 'weathered' at all, it's more like an unpainted PG gundam kit. Not necessarily a bad thing, just something to be aware of. I need to weather my yamato Votom. Its too toy-like. So Im just going to copy the weathering pattern off my takara one. If anyone's intrested, they (Yamato) are making a Fyana figure along with a generic soldier to put in your votoms. I forgot which forum I got this pic from..but it aint mine. Also, yamato USA is having a sale on their whole Votoms line til April... accessories packs and votom variants galore!! Edited March 20, 2007 by holytoledo69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Glad to see a Fyana figure... I just finished Uodoo city, and got Kummen Jungle Wars in the mail to start, so now along with the RSC w/ weapons Scopedog, I really want a Brutishdog... poo... these things are expensive and take up alot of space... glad to hear about a generic AT Pilot as well... now that the RSCw/wepons is comming out, I wanted someone else besides Chrico to pilot my v1 Scopedog w/ Round Mover... whcih I ahve decals for and need to weather up still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm pretty much spending all my free time watching Votoms, it's much better than I was expecting. I'm especially amazed by how infrequently it seems to be recyling animation. Um, is it just me or do the boobs on the Fyana figure look wrong? Must fight desire to start collecting Votoms toys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 The boobs on the Fyana figure do look wonky... they are like, too outwardly angled, and have a huge cleavage gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 The boobs on the Fyana figure do look wonky... they are like, too outwardly angled, and have a huge cleavage gap Bad boob job? I don't buy Yamato toys anymore but its good to see the new figures. And Votoms is a great underrated show. I think I like it more than SDF Macross... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Not to start a whole debate, but I know you aren't buying Yamato bc/ of the valks, but the VOTOMS stuf is really nothing like the Macross Yamato offerings... they're big chunky mechs with tons of fine detail that hold together amazingly... I strongly believe that Yamato can make some amazing toys, and the biggest problems they face are the limited space on valk designs compared to the massive playground of space avaliable to work on something like a Scopedog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) Not to start a whole debate, but I know you aren't buying Yamato bc/ of the valks, but the VOTOMS stuf is really nothing like the Macross Yamato offerings... they're big chunky mechs with tons of fine detail that hold together amazingly... I strongly believe that Yamato can make some amazing toys, and the biggest problems they face are the limited space on valk designs compared to the massive playground of space avaliable to work on something like a Scopedog. I used to own the 1/12 Scopedog, Chirico figure, parachute pack and weapons set #1. I had no QC problems at all. I was impressed with them. I got out of the toy hobby (for the most part) last year. Too many hobbies was eating up my money lol. I sold off my Votoms and Macross 1/48 stuff. Every once in awhile I'll buy something though. That diecast GITS tachikoma has me interested or maybe the megahouse PVC version. Edited March 20, 2007 by dejr8bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holytoledo69 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 That diecast GITS tachikoma has me interested or maybe the megahouse PVC version. My reccomendation is to wait for the Diecast Tachikoma. I have the megahouse one.. its nice but not great. The joints are too loose and hardly stands on its own. Definitely not worth the $80-$120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Awesome, I was just thinking yesterday that Yamato should release a Fyana figure. I've been spending most of my free time watching Votoms, too. I'm half-way through the whole series now and it's damn near become my favorite anime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Awesome, I was just thinking yesterday that Yamato should release a Fyana figure. I've been spending most of my free time watching Votoms, too. I'm half-way through the whole series now and it's damn near become my favorite anime. Yeah. Its in my top 5 easily after I got it. Great story and charicters and damn it just is put together so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I really wish all the various Votoms OVAs would get an official English language release. I'm dying to see them. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Was ep 20 (Fyana) supposed to be a flashback episode? The entire episode is essentially a Uoodo rerun and it happens without warning just before the big jungle attack. Why not segue by showing Chirico sitting on the boat first just thinking back? I watched like 10 minutes and then skipped it when I found I knew the words... hope I didn't miss some interest new tidbit they slipped in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I really wish all the various Votoms OVAs would get an official English language release. I'm dying to see them. Graham You,me and a few others. I have emailed CPM about it a few times but no response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Was ep 20 (Fyana) supposed to be a flashback episode?Yes. They did a few of these during the series to save money. You,me and a few others. I have emailed CPM about it a few times but no response. CPM doesn't have the VOTOMS license any more, it expired last August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I really wish the various OVAs would be released in English as well... there are a whole bunch of them and it's just not fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Max Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Well there is a new series coming, perhaps it will spark some interest in the older stuff. I want to see Mellowlink in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 One can only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpchi Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 You,me and a few others. I have emailed CPM about it a few times but no response. Count me as one of those few. Have been seeing all these cool toys of more advanced Dog designs, but all I know is the main TV series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu legato Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hell, I'd be happy if one of the old school fansub groups picked up the slack left by CPM and subbed the various OVAs. Just as long as it's not Live Evil, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Was ep 20 (Fyana) supposed to be a flashback episode? The entire episode is essentially a Uoodo rerun and it happens without warning just before the big jungle attack. Why not segue by showing Chirico sitting on the boat first just thinking back? I watched like 10 minutes and then skipped it when I found I knew the words... hope I didn't miss some interest new tidbit they slipped in. It happens a few times in VOTOMS - theres another episode like that somewhat further in. I can only guess that they were either having production problems, or there was some sort of holiday in Japan at those times. A couple of the flashback episodes do show events that were skipped over earlier, such as Chiricos almighty punch-up with the Uoodoo City police when he tries to acquire a Scopedog at the Battling Arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 This Votoms OVA Clip on YouTube looks fantastic. It's great to see the Turbo Custom in action. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 This Votoms OVA Clip on YouTube looks fantastic. It's great to see the Turbo Custom in action. Graham Wow, that looked really good. I want more now. Hopefully the OVAs will get some love soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 (edited) Holy poo! What OVA is that footage from? I knew they existed but I have never seen any of them. Here's small clip for the new ova? or is this old? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-XUW-uZuK8 Edited March 22, 2007 by dejr8bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Holy poo! What OVA is that footage from? I knew they existed but I have never seen any of them. Here's small clip for the new ova? or is this old? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-XUW-uZuK8 It says coming 2007, but that part looks fansubbed so it's hard to say. Whatever it is = drooool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Looks like all the old OVAs were rereleased on DVD in Japan in February this year. Scroll down to the bottom of this page from the official Japanese site. I may order them, even though they are only in Japanese. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Ya I went and looked them up at Amazon JP and CDJapan. They around 4000 yen each, about 35.00 each. No HK DVDs floating around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Ya I went and looked them up at Amazon JP and CDJapan. They around 4000 yen each, about 35.00 each. No HK DVDs floating around? Not yet that I know of, but HK bootleg anime DVDs are getting harder and harder to find here in HK, due to the extensive crackdowns and raids by Customs. It seems most HK bootleg DVDs are shipped overseas for sale rather than sold locally for retail. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 That OVA fotage was Awesome! Please please please someone sub them! On another note, BBTS is having a sale, and you can currently grab the Yamato 1/12 Strong Bracchus for about $130... I'm tempted to grab one, but I just got a big HLJ order (I hate HLJ) of books and the MF Turbo Custom figure, and some concert tickets, so I dunno if I'll get one. I really just want a CHirico figure, a generic AT jockey figure once it is unveild, and the new RSCw/ Weapons set when it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Max Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 This Votoms OVA Clip on YouTube looks fantastic. It's great to see the Turbo Custom in action. Graham Now you've done it, I really want to see those. Holy poo! What OVA is that footage from? I knew they existed but I have never seen any of them. Here's small clip for the new ova? or is this old? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-XUW-uZuK8 Maybe it's just me but that kinda looks like old animation just being used for a teaser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I'm totally psyched for new VOTOMS stuff, but yeah, the clip looks like at least partially recycled stuff... at least one quick clip looked like a bit from the OVA clip Graham posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 All of that footage looked recycled to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Any comments on the Takara Actic Gear toys guys? Good or bad? I'm thinking of picking up a few for office desk toys. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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