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  1. tekering
    A few months of direct exposure to sunlight (followed by an equal amount of time in storage) would likely lead to such a scenario, even within the span of a couple years... Geez, it's already been more than two years since the first DX VF-1 release!
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    I've lived half my life in Japan, and I've never heard of a package being left unattended. Whether or not a signature is needed, the delivery person is required to hand the package to a resident (and yes, they wear masks and gloves nowadays), and only after they've confirmed with said resident that the name and address are correct. Anything else would be considered irresponsible, a dereliction of duty and cause for dismissal. If nobody's home, a second or third attempt will be made that day, followed by a fourth the following day; after that, you've probably got to call and specify a time for re-delivery. Most "attempted delivery" notification cards include the driver's cell phone number, so you can call them and arrange a time that works for both of you. As I understand it, these policies are not the result of crime, but simply to eliminate the possibility of crime.
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    I just can't get over how Americans will just leave packages sitting outside.
  4. tekering
    Oh, you will. Eventually, we all will. It's only a matter of time.
  5. tekering
    Between Sears, Kmart, and Canadian Tire, my brother and I managed to acquire the entire Centurions toyline for Christmas 1986. What amazing times we lived in! Wait, these are third-party toys...? ...that aren't Transformers? ...or Gundams? ...or robots of any kind...? What amazing times we live in!
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    Perfect panel-lining. Exactly the right color and line thickness.
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    For once, I order something from Arcadia's site and receive it within ten days... The wait for preorders is usually closer to ten months. This tiny box nonetheless typifies wasteful Arcadia packaging, since the contents would've fit in a box half its size... A simple kit that, upon reflection, I feel stupid having paid so much for. But hey, at least I don't have to pay @Anasazi37 extra for waterslide decals!
  8. tekering
    Not merely watched, actually enjoyed it. Allegedly.
  9. tekering
    If you want that anime look, spray cans will certainly suffice. Airbrush work is recommended for a more 3D look, if you want to suggest real-world lighting; brush paints are good for weathering and surface detailing. It's all a question of aesthetics, really. Do your homework, Tober! The Biopsychers are name-checked in ep.16, "Hunter Killer" and ep.17, "Biopsycher." Watch the anime!
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    Yeah, the "Middle Period" Bioroid Type II would certainly be the next most logical choice, based on their significance in the anime... Of course, that would require an entirely new and expensive commission (provided Cap' would be even be interested). The bigger the parts count, the easier it is to paint! It's much easier to paint separate parts in separate colors, rather than having to paint single parts in multiple colors.
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    That shouldn't be difficult, now that it's easier to see what the final figures will look like; the better the images, the easier the marketing becomes. In fact, if I prioritize these builds over all the Zentraedi and Invid kits on my workbench (and stop accepting commissions in the meantime!), I could provide photos of completed and painted 'Lloyds in a couple of months. Of course, the quickest way of ensuring a sold-out second run would be to announce the production of a 1:48 Spartas to display them with...
  12. tekering
    That is truly inspirational work. Thanks for sharing!
  13. tekering
    Okay, admittedly -- based on your previous work -- I might've had unreasonably high expectations for this kit, but... ...you've nonetheless exceeded my expectations by a considerable margin! This has got to be your finest work yet. Now I'm starting to regret only ordering three...
  14. tekering
    No, I think he meant the DYRL Max.
  15. tekering
    Geography makes all the difference, I guess. Here in Japan, the Robo-Dou had an MSRP of ¥16,000; the Dynaction, at twice the size, had an MSRP of only ¥18,000. That's a no-brainer. That sounds more like you're describing the Real Action Heroes EVA. Does the Robo-Dou come with an in-scale pilot figure as well? Figuratively, or literally? Or both...?
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    Actually, I was thinking more of ThreeZero's DLX line of expensive Transformers that can't, you know, transform... but in fact, I'd probably confused them with Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri line of overpriced Transformers (that can't, you know, transform). And yes, Sentinel definitely belongs on that list, despite the quality of their products.
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    It was redeveloped, actually: first as a sequel to Macross, then a subplot shoehorned into Megazone 23, and finally as an RPG scenario involving... Russians? I'm not particularly clear on that last one, but I think we should probably leave well enough alone.
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    A stunning indictment of how irrevocably polluted the Star Wars mythology has become since 1983.
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    I don't say this about much any more, but... I'd pay money to see this.
  20. tekering
    Bandai are not known for being completionists... ...but at least they continue to produce product (unlike Takatoku or Yamato)... ...of reliable quality (unlike Toynami or Evolution Toy)... ...at affordable prices (unlike ThreeZero or Arcadia).
  21. tekering
    You're the savior we've been waiting thirty-five years for, Cap'. Praise the Zor Lords!
  22. tekering
    The main page, NOT the "Shop" page with the "Coming Soon" product? Their Web page design certainly reflects the quality of their prototypes. Thanks for the correction!
  23. tekering
    They were taking pre-orders for a 1:18 3D-printed kit last year... (for your vintage Matchbox Robotech figures, I suppose...?) I don't think it ever happened, though.
  24. tekering
    A Dynaction Mass-Production EVA? I'll take NINE, please.
  25. tekering
    That's incredible work, @mpchi. The weathering, the photography, the compositing and post-processing work is all top-notch. Very professionally done!
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