tekering
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
tekering replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Oh man, a horrific surprise was waiting for me from BBTS this morning... No, I'm not talking about the horror figures... ...or the Halloween masks... I'm talking about the condition of the Star Wars figures...! What the hell, BBTS?
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It ALWAYS looks like that, man.
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I've directed your replies to the appropriate threads, guys. @jeniusornome, more details on my Type 92 Maser Tank can be found here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/43291-godzilla-resurgence-gamera-reboot-and-ultraman-reboot/?do=findComment&comment=1471446 @vlenhoff, X-Wing discussion can be continued here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/35122-star-wars-merchandise-episode-2/?do=findComment&comment=1471441
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Yeah, that's the one: Fantastic detail, for its size. Kotobukiya claims it's 1:144 scale, which seems about right to me. Kotobukiya also did a model of the Super X2 in 1:144 scale, an imposing and heroic design that's just too big to fit into my diorama:
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STAR WARS Merchandise Episode - 2
tekering replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
The eFX studio-scale X-Wing is the closest to definitive at this scale... ...but it retailed for $1200 a decade ago (and often fetches much higher prices on the secondary market nowadays), so... This TRU exclusive from 2011 is the most accurate toy of Luke's Red Five, as it features a detailed cockpit with targeting computer: ...and a proper cover panel for the front landing gear... ...but the paint job is much too clean, with very little weathering evident. The Vintage Collection release from 2013 (the one you asked about in my picture above) features the same sculpt as the "Death Star Trench Run" exclusive, with a nicer paint job: ...but the markings indicate this is Red Three, Biggs' X-Wing. The nicest-looking Red Five is, in my opinion, this Dagobah release with diorama packaging. While it lacks the detailed cockpit of later releases, all that muddy seaweed can be lifted off to reveal a beautifully-weathered paint job underneath. When it comes to accessories, though, Wedge's X-Wing takes the cake. It includes access ladders, an astromech droid, and a gorgeous, super-articulated pilot figure. Finally, there's Garven Dreis' Red Leader, sporting a very consistent paint job: The pack-in figure is horribly dated, however. Pretty much any release older than this is too poorly-proportioned or painted to bother with.
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I hardly ever get HardlyNever's jokes. No, I use a glass table with black velvet under it. If the angle's low enough, it seamlessly reflects the photo paper on the wall behind it.
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Neon Genesis EVANGELION General Thread
tekering replied to no3Ljm's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
No, it's an indictment of the education system in Japan. "Third Children" is categorically wrong, and incontrovertible proof that Studio Khara is behind it. Believe me, I've been fighting the system here for over twenty years. -
I hope it will be, once it's completed... eventually... Well, not quite big enough to scale with Hi-Metal R... ...or even intimidate Minmay, it would seem. It's an awesome piece... ...but with your skills, I'm sure you could make it look even better.
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It's closer to 1:150, actually. Well, I don't have as many Regults as sh9000 (nobody has as many Regults as sh9000!), but I did what I could:
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From Robotech vs. The Iron Giant, issue no. 1:
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Hi-Metal R custom. Mr. Color's "MS Sazabi Red" is pretty close.
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Yeah, "kit-bashed" is an accurate description. Vintage Imai model kit parts, Zoids diorama pieces, NOVA's "Ubiquitous" panels, and a lot of Wave's "H-Hangar" sets went into it.
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Neon Genesis EVANGELION General Thread
tekering replied to no3Ljm's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
To be honest, most of the Biblical references in Evangelion were just as badly translated in the original series, "angel" being a prime example... Early fansubs I produced used "disciples," but "apostles" is definitely more appropriate. Regardless, Italian adaptations have a particularly bad reputation when it comes to anime (and Transformers as well, as I recall). -
Earlier posts have inspired me... Is it too late to join this party?
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With sunlight-resistant cannons! Glorious.
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
tekering replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Yes, my assimilated friend, several of the Wreckers were present there... ...as well as Transformers Cloud Hot Rodimus (filling in for MMC's "Calidus," who hadn't been released at that point), and Perfect Effect's glorious rendition of IDW Fortress Maximus, "Warden." -
Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
tekering replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Oh yes, and "Carnifex" is getting a re-issue! It's a great time to be an Overlord fan.
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I believe that was the Reliant, actually.
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
tekering replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Oh, I've got more amazing Transformers to show off... Have you seen "Double Evil?" The build quality easily surpasses anything HasTak has produced.
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Well, Toynami certainly doesn't care about body proportions... Look at their "Ben Dixon."
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Awesome find, dude!
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By my calculations, it would take up about a square meter at that scale... You've have to toss out that low-res junk and start over, I think.
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Yes, I was wrong. My apologies.
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Well, her merchandising is typically green:
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What a pathetic excuse for customer service. Why even bother responding, if they're not willing to help? Unless he's just hovering off the ground...
