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  2. Seto Kaiba
    Starting another new one from this season, The Food Diary of Miss Maid. The plot summary is pretty threadbare. A slice of life series about an ethnically Japanese British maid who took a trip to Japan for a personal vacation (but apparently didn't pack any clothes besides her maid outfit) and finds she is now stuck living there for at least a year because her master's mansion in England collapsed during an ill-advised renovation project. As the title suggests, it seems to go no further than being food porn for traditional Japanese food. The first episode features taiyaki, takoyaki, odango, convenience store onigiri, and baumkuchen.. Ironically, this kind of leaves the episode feeling bland and directionless... since it doesn't seem to have really have anything to do except have the maid narrate the obvious in a cutesy voice. (You'd almost suspect this was made to promote tourism given its cultural evangelism... but Japan is getting pretty anti-tourist right now.)
  3. Seto Kaiba
    Not just the NUNS... Macross as a whole has never used the new rank names created for the postwar Japan Self-Defense Forces. Most Japanese fiction doesn't use the Japan Self-Defense Forces rank names unless it's explicitly depicting the Japan Self-Defense Forces (e.g. GATE.) You could say using those older rank terms is a sort of linguistic shorthand to establish that these fictional and/or foreign militaries being depicted are not the kind of limited, purely defensive force Japan is permitted to maintain under Article 9 of its post-war constitution. Of course, this older and more sinocentric approach to rank terminology lacks a built-in way to distinguish between branches of service based on title alone and so translators are forced to either rely on guidance from the creators, in-story text, or other context clues to know whether to translate the terms into other languages as Army or Navy ranks. Mobile Suit Gundam's creators, for instance, opted to have the ranks of the EFSF translated as Navy-style ranks. Macross's creators made their intended translation clear by providing the English translations of Space Forces ranks into Army-style ranks in the production materials, in the onscreen text, etc. in a generally consistent manner throughout the franchise's official media.
  4. PixelatedShinobi
    The expanded universe stuff has me interested. How are you all getting your copies? I want to see if i can get a fair price for mine.
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  6. Mog
    So, I’m only 15+ years late in finally making this custom 😅, but wound up doing my own little take on the Joe’s second Navy SEAL. The figs acquired to make the custom: The finished product:
  7. Bobby
    Thanks for pointing to this ... I know where I'll be spending some time on this forum!
  8. RavenHawk
    I really enjoyed the Unrustables, and wished they'd stayed in business long enough for the other designs to come out. Generally speaking, I just love when these adult collectibles are actually resilient and FUN to transform, like a proper toy. The different Afterburners (including third party ones) have been pretty cool. I do love classic Diaclone, but just haven't taken the jump into the newer legacy stuff. Those are all solid figures you mentioned. I have them all (I think), and was thrilled to see such decent versions coming out. As for the MOSPEADA ride armor, I will always have a soft sport for it. It was my introduction to those types of designs, encountered at a formative age, and it was part of a storyline that I really enjoyed. Further, I actually love the GENESIS BREAKER designs, as much as others have derided them. All of that said, yes, even as a kid, I hated that it was mostly just a backpack, and the Moto-Slave designs, Garland, Hargun, and ZILLION designs are superior as far as being actual mecha that transforms and doesn't just sit on a human. If Zillion got a reboot, with some new designs, I would absolutely be there for it. Also, as to transforming bikes needing their own thread... Started by me back in 2008, which I claimed I was going to keep updating, and am about 15 full years overdue on (life, work, family... but still loving the collecting).
  9. azrael
    I think our policy is "Never post anything news-worthy on March 31 thru April 1" or "Be wary of any posts from March 31 thru April 1".
  10. danth
    I found Tiger Force Snake Eyes at my local Target. Which was a shock, considering they never have anything good, especially Super 7 Reaction + GI Joe.
  11. derex3592
    Pets are a MAJOR factor in my model area - my female long hair cat claims my model desk as hers so I always have to 100% clear off and put away ALL parts/paints/tools/glue completely off the desk every single time I even leave the room for more than like 3 minutes, otherwise........things tend to get munched on....LOL. .........then there's the random floating cat hairs......😺😂
  12. Radioguy
    X-Men X-Jet? Cabin vs. cockpit, though.
  13. oshanmacross
    Got mine. 1. Acrylic stand has scratches... 2. Clear File is whatever. 3. No English. 4. Artbook is NICE!!! All just layouts but NICE! 5. Looks to have much DNR, that's expected. I'll say more about the video once I watch tonight.
  14. Sildani
    Fine. Night Raven.
  15. Sildani
    Hm. So the NUNS have different rank names from current JASDF/JSDF rank names? And why NUNS anyway?
  16. jenius
    Boooo... boring colors.
  17. Sildani
    Skystriker.
  18. M'Kyuun
    I appreciate the advice, and I'm all too aware of Walmart's lenient returns policies having worked there myself a short while after I retired from the military. However, while the slingshot is a lamentable omission, I can live without it as long as the eventual Movie version comes with it. While I don't lay awake at night worrying for the Walton family (I think they'll get by), the amount of theft and abuse of the returns policies that I saw working there were appalling and I doubt that things have gotten much better, especially post-Covid. The Walmarts in my area have all hired full-time security, and we regularly have police officers inside or hanging out in their vehicles between the exits, Moreover, those in high-crime areas (like my old store) have taken to ensconcing most or all of their LEGO product s (and other high-theft items) behind locked glass doors, often still with Spiderwire. The necessity for such measures is sickening, and after only seven months of working there, my view of humanity darkened considerably. Given the world situation, I still find myself thinking we're a bit overdue an extinction event, one that just targets us and leaves everything else alone. Cynical, but an earned cynicism. This isn't the first fig I've received from Pulse that was missing something; my copy of CW Seaspray, which I'd also seen on the pegs at retail beforehand, came missing a propeller. Maybe that's just my luck. Most of the time, however, my figs show up complete, so it's more of an annoyance than a serious issue. Harkening back to your review of Devastation Bumblebee, I got my copy about a week or so ago, and yeah, he's quite an impressive little figure. The transformation kicked my butt for a minute, but I eventually sorted it out. I'd love it if they just remolded the toes to look more VWish, as everything is nigh perfect for a G1 Bee.
  19. jenius
    Cobra rattler version?
  20. Bolt
    The next VF-25 will be a GI Joe crossover
  21. MikeRoz
    They can't keep getting away with this!
  22. grogall
    I still stand by my prediction!.... 🤣
  23. jenius
    Marshy Dog must follow the Berserga then.
  24. grogall
    Hobby Japan Web has published the Hi-Res images of the Bandai HI-METAL R ATM-09-GC, as well as the sketches to the ATH-Q64 Berserga WP. The "HI-METAL R Brutish Dog" is set for release! Furthermore, design data for the Berserga has been revealed! Check out the option sets currently available for pre-order! [Armored Trooper Votoms] Brutish Dog Release Announced!! The Complete HI-METAL R V.O.T.O.M. Series: A Masterpiece Born from Refinement!! "HI-METAL," the pioneer of high-end, pre-assembled robot figures launched in the 1980s, has been succeeded by "HI-METAL R," and one of its main items is from "Armored Trooper Votoms." Starting with the Scope Dog Red Shoulder Custom released in 2024, there are currently eight models in the lineup, including those scheduled for release. like the HI-METAL R Scopedog (MELQUIYAN FORCES) unit too release in June. 　 The characteristics of "HI-METAL R" ATs are that they are pre-assembled and, as the name "METAL" suggests, they use metal parts to achieve reliable articulation. Furthermore, each AT comes with an articulated pilot figure, allowing for play combining the AT with a human. 　In addition, the ATM-09-GC Brutish Dog, which was displayed as a reference exhibit at "TAMASHII NATION 2025" last year, has also been confirmed for release!! With the ATH-Q64 Berserga WP also in development, even greater expansion of the series can be expected in the future. For information on new HI-METAL R releases other than "Votoms," please see "HI-METAL R Frontline!" in the May 2026 issue of "Monthly Hobby Japan." Don't miss it!! ▲Rear view of the ATM-09-GC Brutish Dog (painted prototype). The PRSP Mission pack on the back has markings. Also, spare magazines can be seen stocked on the waist. Compared to the HI-METAL R, ATM-09-ST Scopedog. The changes are extensive, including not only the colouring, but also the gatling gun on the right arm, markings, the mission pack on the back, and the gliding wheels on the legs. The ATH-Q64 Berserga WP was on display as a reference exhibit at "TAMASHII NATION 2025". Please note that this is only design data, and the specifications may change in the final product. We will report on the specifications, included figures, and other details as soon as they become available in "HI-METAL R Frontline!". (Composition and text: Genki Ikeda, Koji Igarashi [TARKUS]) So I take it we will have the official reveal for the ATM-09-GC Brutish Dog very soon! I also take it since it doesn't came with very many accessories it should be cheaper then most releases but the could add two versions of Fyana to make it interesting!? Really looking forward to the unit! 🤗
  25. jenius
    Looks nice and easy to grab.
  26. Chronocidal
    AE still in stock as of about an hour ago, was able to grab one before I went out the door.
  27. Scyla

    Macross Books

    Scyla replied to Penguin's topic in Collectors

    I got my copy of the Valkyrie and Destroid Encyclopeida and while the book is great it is a bit light on sketches for my tastes. Which book would you recommend that has more focused on sketches and detailed drawings?
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