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  2. mikeszekely
    Same. I basically quit even looking at Fans Toys. Stopped one bot short of finishing their Stunticons and I sold off the Aerialbots I had. Actually, I sold most of the Fans Toys stuff I had... I think I just have their Jetfire, Insecticons, four out of five Stunticons, Scrapper (who's going to get sold), Cyclonus, Galvatron, Cliffjumper, and Springer (who's going to get sold. I toyed with the idea of getting their Optimus when they finish it, but I saw a transformation video for their Magnus and noped right out of there. I'm 100% in on MMC's Constructicons. Their Scrapper and Mixmaster are just excellent all-around figures. But, if I'm being totally honest, XTB's Scrapper has slightly better articulation than MMC's, and on a purely aesthetic level I think the robot mode looks a little better. MMC still wins on alt mode, combined mode, and the act of transforming it, but I'm very sorely tempted to pick up XTB's for a bot mode display. Only thing really holding me back right now is the total lack of space and the fact that Long Haul is impossible to come by. I'm actually planning to sell my MMC Bruticus... not because I don't like it, but because I don't really want two of the same molds. I have MMC's Ruination, so I picked up Magic Square's Bruticus. But I otherwise agree with the sentiment, I'd happily ditch DX9's Menasor and Zeta's Superion for MMC versions. Yeah, I guess on that note, if anyone's interested MMC's Bruticus (all accessories and instructions, including the toy-style upgrade kit, but without their original boxes, a stress mark on Brawl's neck, and the original loose shoulder ratchets), FT's Scrapper (complete with the box), or FT's Springer (should be complete with the box, have to double-check) let me know before I list them elsewhere.
  3. grogall
    More V.O.TO.M.S characters done up with CGI...
  4. Today
  5. derex3592
    That X-Wing is INSANE. FACT.
  6. pengbuzz
    I have experience with this kind of "emergency surgery": you need to get in, but the plastic canna take the strain, kaptain!! Seriously though: one technique I've tried when having to do such surgery on a model with old plastic is to gently warm the plastic first with a hair dryer on low. That gets the plasticizers flowing a bit and should make the plastic somewhat less brittle. Then carefully trace several times along the seams until you're through (alternating between heat and cutting). A slow process, but less risky than hacking it open. Just a suggestion; I don't blame you one bit if you don't want to try for it. Just something to consider...
  7. Dangard Ace
    I was of the same thoughts. I won't touch FT stuff unless it really appeals to me, I'm not a paint/heft/heroic proportions for bots that aren't depicted that way. I will say FT is killing it with the minibots (minus Powerglide and Seaspray v1). I got an XTB Big Load and it was really nice but I already have JinBao with the pants add on and that's good enough for me for the 'bigger' MP size combiners. BUT I'm so f'ing all in on the All-In-One MMC combiners. No extra parts, every thing slots in somewhere in all modes, fun and kinda easy transformations. Once MMC gets to Superion and Menasor I'm probably/most likely going to sell off my current MP ones.
  8. derex3592
    @505thAirborne - Damn man, super bummed to hear that happened to the Galactica build! That has always been in the back of my mind every time I light a kit, but so far...my only two that I have done are still working great. I used brand new (but pretty cheap) LED strip lighting off Amazon and soldered all the connections myself. I turn on and off the Runabout every day at work and so far, so good....over two years in now! Over here today, sunny and 70 degrees so a LOT of priming happened this morning! I airbrushed liquid Vallejo primer thinned down with Tamiya Acrylic Thinner, worked out really well. Tomorrow, we paint ALL the TEXAS parts you see here! "May the odds be ever in your favor!" - 😂
  9. Thom
    @505thAirborne Sorry to hear the lighting may not work out for it. Hopefully you can pull it through. In regards to the earlier post, I have a set of the Admiralty Model Works guns for the '03 Galactica, unopened. If you want them, let me know. Thom
  10. Yesterday
  11. Bolt
    Dang. Too bad you have to do surgery to get to those lights! I don't know what the lights are or how old. But maybe a resistor was needed, based on the power supply? lol. With your new discovery, and now access to all those paints, it's gotta be tough!
  12. Chas
    Will do some tests with smoe spoons tomorrow, my youngest is having a sleepover tonight and my bench is in the basement which I've been told is off limits, so . . .
  13. treatment
    Recently scored the Store-LE VF-1J and thought about doing a head-comparo with the Grey-Visor, This is due to my recalling Wotafa's or @jenius reviews stating the Store-LE was of a "cool" tone compared to the "warm" tone of the original. It's a little subtle in the pics, but in person, the Grey-Visor head is just a little wee bit more darker than the Store-LE head.
  14. Ignacio Ocamica
    Brand of that Galvatron Ed?
  15. Big s
    Blade prototype and Ryu in color hopefully they get someone to do a cooler pose for Ryu next time
  16. Big s
    Domo Arigato for posting that one.
  17. Big s
    I really only think I’ve ever heard one song of theirs, but it’s a pretty good song so if they’re a one hit wonder, then they at least made sure that hit left a mark.
  18. Big s
    I’m curious about how well those paints stick. Let us know how the results go
  19. pengbuzz
    And apparently, 12 different batteries (one for each section). Hope they have an option to connect them all to one master battery box or something..
  20. pengbuzz
    God rest your soul, brother. See you out there...
  21. Thom
    Going to have to hit Kryptonite on the playlist...
  22. Old_Nash_II started following [R.I.P] Brad Arnold
  23. Old_Nash_II
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/brad-arnold-3-doors-down-singer-dead-obituary-1235334853/ Thank you for the excellent music used in AMVs during my internet youth. I started listening to the band after seeing the Gohan AMV with the song Kryptonite Godspeed
  24. grogall
    The should have included it with the sticker sheet from Kaksaki's VF-1, but I don't think think the GBP was announced by then! Oh well next time! 🤗 You could always get this one and add it!
  25. jenius
    Why don't we get the sexy lady leg art Bandai?
  26. grogall
    I. think that this image which was also on the Takatoku box art is more to the original idea of the designers and would say it's cannon! Everything else was an interpretation to sell more models or toys! But honestly I'm Generation X, so as long as it looks great.... I.D.G.A.F! 😱
  27. Papa Rat
    All parts on the Terror Mirage finally primed and ready. Paint for the armor should arrive today. Sooo excited! I primed and painted most of the frame parts but had to wait on others since I ran out of clips. Lol
  28. Black Valkyrie
    Its a good thing I am not a Bayformers of a Eva fan. https://www.taghobby.com/archives/853470
  29. Papa Rat
    @ChasThats great! Use it or lose it and making your own recipe sounds awesome! @505thAirborneDamn that sucks! I was always curious about what folks do on lighting in models if they stop working. I imagine implementing a hatch for possible repairs may or may not be possible based on the construction. I guess like you said now it’s just an awesome build without lights.
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