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How do you order replacement sholders for the origional Garland? Are they still available?

Thanks.

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I doubt it. The toy's as solid as they come.

Hah...neat!

X3 left me flat, especially seeing my favourite X-man (Cyclops) get an off-screen death.

I've always had the feeling that he was still alive. The movie went out of its way to imply he died, but never actually showed it and Jean never says what happens.

Well, I'm not sure that's an arc but season 1 is only like 12 episodes, right?

16... Doesn't seem like that many, but alot happens in there. Jetfire, Dinobots, Insecticons and Devastator are all introduced. Chip Chase (wheelchair genius kid) assumes control of Prowl in what may have been the first step towards the whole Headmasters idea.

I may be jumping pretty far ahead, but I'd like to hear you guys' take on Beast Wars.

But since you still have at least 80 episodes of G1 staring you in the face, I'm gonna go with episodes 56-57 "The Key to Vector Sigma". It's the 2-parter that introduces the Aerialbots and Stunticons. Another favorite of mine is episode 21 "Traitor" starring Mirage, one of the shadiest / coolest Autobots.

By the way, I'm using an episode guide for the episode numbers. Wouldn't want anybody to think I have every ep chronologically committed to memory. My wife thinks I'm too into this stuff as is.

Thanks guys. Keep up the good work.

Dirty Jersey, USA

I'd go with M&M. But I'm partial to them since they were my first 1/48's.

With the exception of the Beast Wars tie-in late in season 1 (or was it early season 2?), Marvel comics was the only TF media to have actual continuity with G1. Since then, Animated, although another reboot, has been the only series to make a blip on my radar.

As for the next TF show:

Want

• A show based on the Classics line.
• A continuation of Animated.
• A modern G1 remake.
• A GI Joe Resolute-style TF show.

Don't Want

• Another Japan-written TF show. (They can animate it, but please don't write it.)
• A movie tie-in show. (Animated Megatron was already too movie-esque for me.)
• CG used for the TFs.

I'm pretty sure Yamato offers replacement parts for the VF-0 as well. One way to find out. Part Request Order Form

So I sent a request for a VF-1S Roy Shoulder Hinge...& was wondering if anyone's had success with it? How would I go about replacing the part if it is available {I hope it is}

I've had success with it. The whole process took over a month. Overdrive's communication was good, but don't expect a confirmation email. I had to contact them first, a week or two after placing my order. And we went back and forth for a few days (sending photos, etc.) due to some confusion with the part's color. In the end, both Yamato and Overdrive did good by me.

Post your results. I'm interested to see the outcome re: VF-zero parts.

Just listened yesterday on my commute. Pretty cool. You guys are a bit younger than me and maybe aren't as familiar with the TF universe. I found myself wanting to interject whenever you weren't sure of a particular name and what have you, being tenaciously helpful as I am. As a review by fans of robots/anime in general, I thought it was outstanding. Thoroughly entertaining and informative.

Weapons are the easy part... The flying bubble was the hard part.

I totally agree. I meant that in an ironically-overlooking-the-important-part kind of way.

It's useless without missiles.

Looks like none of the toylines can survive long enough to produce a blondie. Probably because some potential buyers were actually holding out for Rook/Fuke. It's a catch 22...like a strange cosmic thing.

You can always pretend Robotech: New Generation was made into a live action movie with Rand being played by Eric Stoltz.

Bummer. Sorry to hear that. I'm at the point where I try not to handle my Alpha anymore.

Was it user error or lousy QC?

They probably didn't give Ryu the Shin Shoryuken because they didn't want him to steal Gouken's thunder. Not to mention, Ryu in SFIV is plenty formidable as-is.

Oh and for the Revenge of the Fallen Devastator, he's missing his nuts.

No big loss. He's not movie-accurate anyway.

Holy crap...

THANK YOU...

No prob. Judging by all the responses, you have your work cut out for you.

• Robotech: New Generation (if you haven't already watched it)
• Megazone 23 (consists of 3 OAVs)
• Gatchaman (consists of 3 OAVs)
• Super Robot Wars
• Evangelion

Good to see they're still standing by their product.

True. I've noticed that designers don't take advantage of the larger TFs' size. I'd like to see the same kind of clever engineering used in certain Deluxes...only taken to the next level. Seems that's expecting too much.

Great transaction with Molotovshere. Items arrived quickly and as described.

sounds like a decent concolation to me.

did they ever release a version that isn't going to break on you? I rented Megazone 23 parts 1, 2 and 3 this week, now I want one of these so bad.

The original Garland has had the most trouble (crumbling shoulder joints). The Proto Garland from MZ part 2 has gotten alot of positive feedback.