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Yes, they do. The issue is explored in Star Wars: Bloodline, which (despite the title) is mostly a political allegory about Leia trying to hold the New Republic together. According to the novel, a significant number of member worlds would've actively supported a military dictatorship like the First Order... and several do, in secret (particularly politicians who had benefitted from Palpatine's reign). It's the most deathly boring thing to ever carry the Star Wars name, but it's a lot more plausible than anything that happens in the new trilogy. -
The Unlicensed Third Party Transformers Thread
tekering replied to slaginpit's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Well, I'm not entirely sold on "Koot" -- like you, I'm wary of FansToys products these days -- but "Jabber" looks a whole lot better than "Buzzing" does. Thankfully, we already have a definitive Masterpiece Wreck-Gar with KFC's "Crash Hog." The design, the engineering, the die-cast heft, the quality of the paint... I couldn't believe what KFC was capable of! Honestly, TakaraTomy couldn't possibly do any better. -
Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
tekering replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
It's a current trend in action figure marketing. Mego's "Classic 8 Inch Figure" line and Super7's "ReAction" figures are freakin' horrible BY DESIGN. It's supposed to appeal to older collectors who fondly remember the aesthetics of late '70s toy production... and presumably, it's a lot cheaper and easier than getting decent sculpts, accurate proportions, or likeness rights. Have you seen ReAction's Robotech line? -
The rest of the names are correct. I'd use "Kujou" rather than "Kujyou," but it's not wrong. [ . . . ] Man, what a compendium of godawful anime names. It's as bad as Gundam!
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I suppose "Aimee," "Eimee," or even "Eimii" is also possible... but "Amie" is definitely wrong. It doesn't correspond to Japanese or English spelling conventions. Looks like an easy fix, though. Just print a new sticker. But what spelling would be most appropriate? Traditional Western European (Amy Locke)? Fashionably North American (Aimee Rock)? Nihon-shiki Romanji (Eimii Rokku)?
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Still sold in drug stores everywhere.
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Upcoming action figures displayed at NYCC. They're only 5POA, but at least they come with removable helmets...
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Hmm... I would've thought most of us got the 1/55 Valks first, then got the 1/60, then got the 1/48, then got the 1/60 v.2, then got the HMRs later on. But maybe most of us aren't as old as I am...
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Damn, CM's got so close... ...but the lack of Jim "Lunk" Cooper and Ariel/"Marlene"/Aisha still hurts.
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Your experience has led others to unscrew those tight hip joints before attempting transformation, so I think you've probably saved several figures from similar damage. We're all a lot wiser, thanks to you. Didn't know Bandai had a "repair center."
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I agree. The YF-29 is superior to any Valkyrie designed since. Of course, it can't hold a candle to the YF-19.
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The Transformers Thread (licensed) Next
tekering replied to mikeszekely's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
There is another option for you to consider, my friend... ...if you have no moral objection to unlicensed third-party knock-offs, that is. -
It's awkward, but not impossible...
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I'm happy to report Kidz Concept and Sentinel seem to be on the same page when it comes to Robotech figure scale.
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I think Kidz Concept is the best Minmay we can hope for.
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Got my Minmei, and couldn't wait to open her up. For those of you who may object to the $50 price tag, consider all the display options she presents: She can rock out like Janis Joplin... Ride a skateboard like a pro... Teach Tony Stark a lesson in feminine empowerment... ...and photobomb like only a teenage girl can. Heck, she can even kick Thanos' ass and save the universe! I'm just glad they thought to include the action figure stand, 'cause everybody's gonna want to reproduce Minmei's famous Flying Kick pose, right? Right? I actually prefer this pose, though. P.S. For those of you viewing this post from the privacy of your own home, and you perverts who insist on checking under the hood...
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Link works fine for me -- both from the desktop and from my smartphone -- and has since it was posted. Looks like the problem's on your end, kajnrig.
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As a prequel series with direct ties to The Force Awakens, Resistance could help flesh out and legitimatize the sequel trilogy just as the Clone Wars series helped flesh out and legitimatize the prequel trilogy... ...if it's anywhere near as good, of course. Cautiously optimistic about this one.
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Bubblegum Crisis OVA Blu-ray Direct Release
tekering replied to JetJockey's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
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MASSIVE reshoots. Like, over half the film. The remake of Stephen King's It turned out to be a big hit, so the studio decided to make New Mutants a straight-up horror film. http://collider.com/x-men-dark-phoenix-new-mutants-release-date-delay-explained/#fox
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"HLJ and Anime-Export were the ones that received broken antennae," you mean. Middlemen retailers have no control over how Bandai packages their product, of course. I'm sure you didn't mean to suggest otherwise, but be careful with your English syntax!
