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  2. mikeszekely
    This whole situation has gotten way out of hand. Tech companies are pushing hard for AI because they think it'll be cheaper than humans in the long run, consumers are pushing back hard against AI because it's stupid, creatively bankrupt, hallucinates, massively wastes resources, and maybe they'd like to keep their jobs, actually. So instead of rethinking this whole AI thing, the tech companies are doubling down, creating RAM and storage shortages that are spiking prices across a variety of tech products, delaying new tech products like the RTX 6000 series, Steam Machine, and the PS6, and creating shortages of current products like the Steam Deck. And the like two companies who are poised to do anything about it (did we need a reminder that monopolies are bad?) won't, because 1.) they're making a crapload of money exploiting the shortage, and 2.) they don't want to be left with a pile of suddenly worthless chips if/when the AI bubble does finally burst. I know it's kind of a meme to keep saying that every year is the worst year until the next one, but I genuinely don't think I've felt this pessimistic about the immediate future since the pandemic.
  3. azrael
    Valve breaks its silence on Steam Deck OLED scarcity and yes, it's because of the RAM and storage crisis (PC Gamer) AMD says the Steam Machine is supposed to come out this year but even I would doubt that. Valve probably have the CPUs stock ready but no RAM to go with it.
  4. mikeszekely
    Studio Series preorders are live. I passed on the Matrix... $125 was already pushing it, but then Pulse wants $140 for some reason. And it sold out anyway. I already have Snarl, Wheeljack, and Sunstreaker, so... I guess good for those that need another shot at them, but that's like half the wave right there. I preordered the rest. Skywarp is the one I'm most looking forward to... While not perfect, I do think the 86 mold is an improvement over the Kingdom mold, and I'm looking forward to replacing (at minimum) the main three Seekers. Shockwave was a bit iffier... I am very dissappointed that they remolded some parts but couldn't find a way to make him bigger, but the remolded parts (especially the head without Siege greebles) and color are an improvement over the Siege toy. Kranix is one of those goofy characters with very little screen time that was never actually meant to have a toy... But that didn't stop me from buying guys like Devcon. Astrotrain is the real elephant in the room. I don't think anyone can argue that the Siege toy has a better robot mode, and for a lot of collectors that alone means the new toy is worse. The thing is, I really dislike both of Siege Astrotrain's alt modes. The shuttle has so many gaps and greebles at the rear that it looks unfinished. And the train looks like a bigger train giving birth to a smaller one- the wheels on the front don't even line up with the ones on the sides. The new shuttle mode is far from perfect, but I think it's at least a small improvement, and the train mode is significantly better. Two out of three modes improved, that's enough that I at least want to review it myself. *I agree that Springer is probably the best of Hasbro's triple changers. But I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that Sandstorm came out pretty good, too. **Totally agree that MFT did the triple changers better for less on a smaller scale (at least the Decepticons). Anyone that upscaled them to Generations size could make a killing. ***If I ever win the lottery I'm going to start a 3P Transformers company that focuses only on making Generations-scaled toys for the figures that HasTak whiffed on.
  5. azrael
    ☝️ May/may not be a good movie but it looks fun, at least.
  6. azrael
    One wonders what's going to happen when China enters the DDR5-market or the AI boom comes crashing down. Speaking of more bad news from the weekend. Western Digital is already sold out of hard drives for all of 2026 — chief says some long-term agreements for 2027 and 2028 already in place (Tom's Hardware) If you haven't upgraded already, and that means any component of your setup, console systems, homelab setups, NASs, IoT devices, smartphones, etc., I hope your current setup lasts till at least 2028.
  7. 505thAirborne

    Hi-Metal R

    505thAirborne replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    We need a Cannon Fodder VF-0A and some SV-51's.
  8. 505thAirborne
    So many wonderful performances by this gifted actor, The God Father, Apocalypse Now, Network and others. One of my favorites... OPEN RANGE. RIP Robert Duvall.
  9. Duke Togo
    Looks like fun.
  10. Seto Kaiba
    Eh... I'm definitely going to wait 'til this one hits streaming to see it. The trailer doesn't look bad visually, but it does reinforce the idea that this is very much a Dave Filoni project and will be overrun with mindless fanservice in the form of callbacks, continuity nods, crossovers, and cameos. The two minutes we've got have at least six obvious ones. Somehow, making Mando a direct stakeholder in the New Republic's inevitable fall-due-to-incompetence feels like A Very Bad Idea.
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  12. TangledThorns
    It's gonna be a big expensive outing at the theater for my whole family. This is the way!
  13. nightmareB4macross
    Not really sure at this point. But as we all know strangest of occurrences happen when we least expect them.
  14. Papa Rat
    @Chas your build is looking hot! I just love that silhouette. Excited to see more.
  15. jenius

    Hi-Metal R

    jenius replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    HMR is alive in other franchises so still plenty of room for hope.
  16. Dangard Ace
    I didn’t buy this variation until I saw the DNA kit. IMO TT half assed it and wasn’t worth my money. Too bad DNA couldn’t save Kiryu Prime. Wasn’t feeling that one at all even with DNAs kit.
  17. treatment
    Interesting and all, but are they even making Macross Valkyries again? If not, then meh.
  18. nightmareB4macross
    Added a link with more content and pics in the first post. My previous blurry pics, while still here, were from a YT video. Apologies.
  19. rsvictor1976

    Hi-Metal R

    rsvictor1976 replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Maybe the Zero villain mechs? The SV-51? They could surprise us and give us the GBP armor.
  20. Bolt
    Looks like fun. I'm definitely going to check it out.
  21. Thom
    Yep, just like that!
  22. Bolt
    That looks pretty cool. I took advantage of the ECMS discount @ HLJ and shipped a bunch of Hasegawa stuff as well as several other things. But the TV Rau is too big to take advantage of the discount..
  23. Sildani
    The name, sure...
  24. sh9000
  25. jvmacross
    The corpse of Takatoku Toys is spinning in its hallowed grave....
  26. Big s
    Here’s the Mercy Rabbit box art. Nice to see the trainer capture scene in the background
  27. Swann
    Star Wars and Black Sabbath
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