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    I was already working full-time (and online whenever I wasn't), and I can tell you the dumb kids were the only ones reacting positively to The Phantom Menace. Jar Jar Binks. That is the general consensus nowadays, yes. If anything, Resurrections hasn't disappointed fans nearly as much as Phantom Menace did... probably because Reloaded and Revolutions had already lowered expectations. The trailers and posters didn't do much to help, either. By comparison, Phantom Menace had a much larger and more effective marketing strategy, back when pandering to fan nostalgia was a relatively new phenomenon. The film was a huge hit -- just as Reloaded was -- but most fans were equally dismayed. Personally, though, I thought The Matrix was a derivative, nonsensical mess, and I much prefer the complexity and sophisticated worldbuilding of the sequels. I also prefer The Phantom Menace to any Star Wars film released since (with the exception of Rogue One, of course), so I'm often out of sync with the fandom writ large.
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    At least we have the model sheets to work from, rather than just poor animation reference... 😬
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    Correct. As to Resurrections, the parallels with Star Wars continue as we judge reactions from the fandom. The first film was universally acclaimed, and -- while audiences were initially unsure of how to respond to the sequels -- the original trilogy is golden in comparison to the mess than the fourth film turned out to be, 22 years later. If this trend continues, Disney will have acquired the rights and produced a new (and even more reviled) Matrix trilogy by 2040...
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    Well, that explains why Slug's slug got shafted so hard. Talk about phoning it in!
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    Those elbows! I assume more rubber parts will be required for that bicep armour.
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    In for two (through R2KF).
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    The big reveal of Grogu at the end of the premiere episode was one of the best-kept secrets in Hollywood history. In the first episode, we are kept deliberately in the dark, learning only what we need to know about Mando... and hell, we don't even learn Grogu's name until well into the second season! Hindsight is great and all -- especially when it rewards repeat viewings -- and there's certainly a redemption arc that plays into Din Djarin's character, but I'm more curious about what's to come in the third season. How are Grogu and Mando to be reunited? Will Ahsoka play a more prominent role in the upcoming storyline? Will a subsequent appearance by Luke Skywalker look better than the digital zombie from the last episode?
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    Given that Macross and Yamato are both epic space opera, I heartily recommend Legend of Galactic Heroes. I don't know if it's available on Crunchyroll or not, but it's the best story (which is to say, the most intelligent) you'll find in anime, if not all of science-fiction.
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    Based on what? A single black-and-white illustration from back in the day? I question its canonicity.
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    Certainly! XTB has been around for ages, and while their output is nowhere near as consistent in quality as FansToys, MMC or Maketoys, they've produced some excellent, even definitive 3P Transformers: I feel no brand loyalty to any specific manufacturer, so I buy from all sorts of third-parties. I look at online pics and reviews and choose whatever toy most represents the character as I envision them, regardless of price. All the above XTB figures were chosen because of their cartoon-accuracy, scale consistency, and compatibility with the rest of the characters in my Masterpiece displays, so each represents what I consider to be the best option available.
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    I'm not even sure what "ultimate" means in this context. Final? Definitive? Quintessential? Clearly, NECA thinks it means "packaged in a box, not on a blister." But hey, kudos to them for continuing to milk every licensed property, mold, and tooling they have to absurdity!
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    What!? You didn't want the "Ultimate Back to School" Gremlin, based on some obscure print advertising from back in the day? And you call yourself an action figure collector?
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    Not exactly. It's actually an anime adaptation of the Gundam: The Origin spin-off manga of the same title.
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    See, this is why we're so lucky to have Captain America on our side. The proportions on this thing remind me of an Inorganic...
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    Oh man, I've been after one of these for years! It photographs beautifully.
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    We've seen your Bioroid, @Boobytrap. Show us more pictures of that custom display base! Absolutely. With digital photography, more light means sharper focus, and there's no substitute for the sun! There's no substitute for a real sky, either.
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    Absolutely. I was sure Jonathan Botting would take the top spot with his remarkable paint work (on both his sumissions), but then @Boobytrap showed his stunning display base, with all the shiny lights; he would've surely won, if he'd had the time to complete it properly. Heck, @Bolt's not even ready to submit yet, and he's already put my weathering to shame! I must've just slipped past by the skin of my teeth. 😬 Thanks for the acknowledgement, everybody, and keep up the awesome work!
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    A Spartan would be most welcome, since Wave never produced one. There are mass-produced injection-molded kits from Bandai and Wave far superior to the Kitz Concept models depicted above, however... ...although I guess this is still good news for the toy-only collectors.
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    Oh my God, what an incredible demonstration of editing talent! That's gotta be the best-edited trailer EVER. 😵 And Laurie Strode from Halloween?
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    I like where you're going with this piece, Bolt. I'm very curious about all the chipping on the back hatch and the back of the thighs in particular... Is it meant to indicate exposure to the elements, like on some harsh alien moon or something?
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    Wow, that's a very interesting piece. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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    Only because I decided the diorama wasn't worthy of submission. I actually took those photos first, but then chose to submit the N-Ger by itself after realizing it looked better against a neutral grey background. I kind of shot myself in the foot, trying to be accurate to the anime with my Zentraedi hangar... 'cause it's a really limited color scheme. It was a tough decision, but I eventually thought better of squeezing all my "Z Alien" kits into a single entry. The Norbert-Gerard is my best work, and strong enough on its own.
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    I've been anxious to see what you were going to do with that base, @Boobytrap. You don't disappoint! It's wonderfully retro-futuristic. Clay...! That clear support rod looks rather precarious... Will it handle the weight indefinitely? What's it made of? I don't think that qualifies as a diorama, exactly... A diorama would be more along these lines, see. I figured you'd appreciate this.
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    Thanks, the kit deserves a lot more attention than it gets. The Nousjadeul-Ger design itself has never gotten much love, and Moscato's kit gets no love whatsoever! I've done my best to rectify this injustice: I've chosen to submit these three pics to best represent the work I put into it, along with this brief description: 1:72 “Norbert-Gerard” sculpted by John F. Moscato, produced and distributed by Return To Kit Form. Hobby Base and Revoltech aftermarket joint parts used to articulate the arms, legs, and cannon armature. Custom levers and switches added to the cockpit controls for additional interior detailing. Further images and description here: https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/45459-would-you-buy-a-repop-of-gerard-norbert-n-ger-because-now-you-can/?do=findComment&comment=1605052 I imagine Brett and the Cap'n will have a difficult choice ahead of them, but I'm really grateful for their efforts in hosting this contest. I might never have found the motivation to complete the kit otherwise.
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