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"VALKYRION: Humanoid tanks armed with guns and missiles marching into war as extensions of the soldiers' soul" "In the year 993 of the Earthian Century, a gigantic alien satellite fell to Earth, and with its mass, delivered a new age of technology to the people of the blue planet. Researchers, scientists, and engineers from around the globe united as one to uncover the secrets of the vessel, and it was not long before the world itself was changed forever..." Yes...very original...

Oh well. At least the 1/48 "Angel Birds" ver is on sale again at HLJ dot com. Down to 5920 yen! It's just such an ugly duckling though--and my customizing skillz are non-existent!

Maybe it owes to my ignorance of economics, overhead vs profit margins, and the like. I don't know if it's necessarily "greed" on Yamato's part, so I didn't vote yes in the poll. But I DO feel the price points on these toys are just too high. And yes, the Bandai chunky-monkies are too da*n high too, for that matter. The Mac 0 and YF series aren't even on the radar for me--prices are too f'ing rediculous to even consider... Yeah, you can pummel me with justifications like: "the product will cost what collectors are willing to pay," "product prices only go as high as what the market will bear," and all that jazz. But no matter what rationalization I might use to justify buying one; i.e. "they're collector-pieces," or "they amount of detail and accuracy is light-years beyond what was available when you were a kid," it's still trying to justify spending upwards of $100+ bucks a pop FOR A TOY. You can call 'em what you damn well please--THEY'RE TOYS. Now, I'd have to say the 1/48s are still my bon-e-fied favs--they're the biggest, coolest looking versions of the VF-1 to be had anywhere. I'd like to sample the 1/60 v.2. In fact, I'd like to have a complete "Skull Sqn" at last, some day. But I think of the amt of $$ we're talkin' to finally assemble that Skull Sqn of 1/60 v.2's. Hell, we're talkin' enough dough to get a complete set of 8 pistons to go into a "new" 351C. That same [ballpark] $$$ again gets me an Aussie Clevo block; and the same $$$ again secures a pair of closed-chamber heads. That's a long-ways towards getting myself everything I need to build that 450HP lump I want to go into the Superoo. I know, it all boils down to one's own priorities. "What are you willing to save for, budget for, and sacrifice to get the things you want?" I just wish and think that--as cool as they are--it'd be nice if the 1/60s were $40-$50 instead of $100-$110; if the 1/48s were $70-$80 instead of $160-$170... I mean, really. How much does damn plastic cost, to make these things?

Ugh, the practical side of me would have to interupt the whole notion with: okay, but what about maintenance and upkeep? What about the poor bastard that's gotta clean these things and their facilities between clients? Ain't enough profit or pay in the world for a sh*t janitorial job like that...

Actually, there was a picture in there. At first. Da*ned censorship, is what it is. I know....I'm a stinker. *takes moment to bask in own evil, and finds it warm and soothing*

uh, huh-huh, huh-huh. You said "MILF." huh-huh, huh-huh...

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!! Stop, yer killin' me! But if you're going to do LA Bebop, Faye could only be played by...... Man Faye!!!!!! (Mention but no pics please) MWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

True, true--a valid question. If I came across it on cable, and it was just a few minutes into the movie, would I stay on that ch and watch it to kill some time? Yes, perhaps. But would I pay someone for the opportunity to sit and watch it? Aw, hell naw!

So you saw that show too, eh? LOL, I watch waaaay too much History Channel... It is quite disturbing though, when you think about it--the fact that genetic traits can be mainipulated--engineered so to speak--simply by introducing certain proteins into the DNA strand during embryonic development. Making hens grow tails--and teeth?! I've never been able to look at chicken the same way since... And yes, I agree--this movie will probably SUCK.

Found another one of those websites delving into the whole "Nephilim" exposition with some uncanny parallels to Macross lore: http://www.returnofthenephilim.com/ Mind you, this could definitely be considered one of those "tin-foil-hat" sites; but I suppose it has some pretty serious religious/spiritual significance to some folks. Again, just thought the parallels to the [relatively little] Macross lore I'm familiar with was kinda ironic: --"We believe that the Return of the Nephilim is a sure event yet to happen, again, in the End of Days in an open and worldwide scale. This suggestion is made according to an End Times prophecy delivered by Yeshua in the Olivet Discourse as recorded in Matthew 24:37. In the near future, just as they did in the antediluvian world — previous to the universal Flood of Noah and narrated in Genesis 6:1-2,4 — satanic "alien" beings, or fallen angels, will appear on our planet and will make widespread and direct contact with mankind with a hihgly deceptive message and purpose. It will be just previous — or during — the future reign of the Antimessiah and his deceptive False Prophet. These rebellious interdimensional beings from the heavenlies will manifest among us disguised as extraterrestrial from other galaxies, or aliens beings from another dimension or time. They will pretend to just teach mankind high concepts of science and technology, as well as the means to successfully achieve a peaceful social cooperation among the nations of the world thus putting an end to wars, hunger, plagues, etc. To attain that intent they will tell us that it is absolutely necessary to unite all the nations of the world under a new One World Government or New World Order and a New World Religion — this will be the ultimate Tower of Babel." --"The reign of the Antimessiah most probably will arise after our first contact with fallen angels claiming to be aliens or extraterrestrials takes place. Undoubtedly, they will pretend to come as our "space brothers" or better yet, as our "cosmic parents" or "creators" who thousands of years ago had genetically altered and accelerated the slow evolution of sub-human species so creating our first ancestors." a.) arrival of "alien" beings, prompting some to call for unified-world-government, while others form anti-unification factions and civil-unrest/conflict ensues b.) said "alien beings" claim to be the progenitors of mankind--albeit fraudulently, according to abovementioned w'site--through genetic manipulation, a la Protocultures I didn't bother to keep reading that webpage to see if the guy goes on to mention whether these "Nephilim's" will arrive in giant cucumber shaped starships, or if their supposed technological gifts will include giant transforming robots, fold-boosters, or ultra-compact nuclear-fusion reactors. So, either this guy just watched waaaay too many Robotech reruns while stoned...OR. Who knows? Maybe way back at the turn of the 80's, the original creative staff that would go on to create Macross just took inspiration for their ideas from bits and pieces of stuff they remembered from their college days, half-dozing through some anthropology or ancient-literature classes or something...

Meh, just not been much of a fan of films produced/directed by Emmerich. I've just found those movies [stargate, Godzilla, ID4, etc.] consistently underwhelming from a character/story viewpoint; "bubble-gum for the mind." Saw the trailer though, with the poor monk in the mountains running for the bell. Found the concept to be rather frightening, actually. Not the special effects, mind you--but the premise of it: looking up one day to see as prodigious and grand as a mountain range like the Himalayas, about to be swallowed up entirely, and the whole horizon filled with unending, black, cascading seas...the whole notion of it is really rather frightening. If you saw something like that coming down on you, what could you do, other than sh*t yerself and collapse in a drooling heap? Meh, must be getting soft in me old age.... Interesting that the trailer includes: "find out the truth. google: 2012" If you do so, you'll get all sort of hits; of course there's the Mayan Calendar related stuff. It'll also pull up hits with some way-out-there sites/blogs/etc dealing more with Judeo-Christian based references including the "Nephilim," which interestingly enough have some uncanny parallels with Macross/protoculture themes.

http://video.kenblockracing.com/embed/small/204/9183/ WOW. This fellow has a promising future as a stunt driver in Hollywood. In fact--expect the carbon-copy hacks that are churning out the current gen. movies to write some 90 minutes of fluff around a chase scene almost exactly like this within the next 1-2 years...

No sir, I don't like it... He*l, if you want "'69-'70 inspired looks," you can just get a complete shell and build your own "new" 1969 Mustang. Dynacorn has expanded their lineup to include 1969 fastback body shells [although I may be out of touch, but I STILL think the price-point for ALL their complete body shells is about $4000+ TOO HIGH ]. LOL, now you can get a "1:1 scale diecast replica," mint in box...

Let the corporate pissing match continue! 2009 Viper ACR beats Corvette ZR-1 unofficial record time of 7:26.4 at the Nurburgring. According to a blurb in Motor Trend magazine, Nissan is rumored to be prepping a Skyline for yet another assault on the Green Hell... http://jalopnik.com/5042855/2009-dodge-vip...zr1-laps-in-722

Well, if you're gonna spend big bucks on an "E-body" conversion with a Viper motor, I say go balls-to-the-wall with it...like this one.

Stick shift isn't so bad. One has not experienced the true joy of driving an automobile, until they have achieved a "perfect" heel-and-toe shift whilst having a go, on their favorite stretch of road. Whether it's in a Ferrari, or a Fiat, 9-tenths driving--while completely subjective for each driver/circumstance--is rather a bit of heaven on Earth... SWEET!!

Hmmm....Enzo-lite ? "Tastes Great!" "Less filling!"

Oh, Zhang Ziyi is very beautiful! But yes, she definitely would need to hit the gym for about 6-8 weeks of intensive training, with emphasis on lower body strength...need some more meat on them there peg-legs... Godzilla, you mean she's not very popular in china? And she's not considered beautiful? Wow, tough crowd. What, has she got like, a stank personality or something? P.S. Oops, just re-read earlier post--I guess the personality is not where the "stank" problem lies....

Does it "look" like a "Lamborghini"? Well, not exactly. But I still LIKE it! That is VERY sexy, as sedans go...

Night of the Comet Killer Clowns from Outer Space The Adventures of Buckeroo Banzai Hercules (1983) - Lou Ferrigno beats up numerous cheesy mechanical monsters House Class of Nuke 'Em High - from the sicko's who brought you The Toxic Avenger! Q (The Winged Serpent) - that Law & Order guy fights giant clay-mation lizard-thing (kind of) The Sword & The Sorcerer - sword and sandals cheesiness at its best. lolol!

Gazundheit. LOL, the dancing Stormtrooper vid is funny...

Gotta admit, that was a jaw dropper, as finales go. At first, I thought: uh oh, Monarch's gonna get himself f'in killed. But wasn't expecting this. The show certainly has taken a darker tone with this turn of events. Brock betrayed by both lover and mentor? Rusty seemingly headed for rock-bottom, now that is only potential money making venture is exposed/ruined? "24!!! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!" *ow* Now there's an idea for a bootleg t-shirt. Is this the end of H.E.L.P.e.R? Was that really 24 we see obliterated? Will the Guild finally step in to sanction/elminate The Monarch? and will the Ventures through some comic irony wind up being the ones to save him?

I recently ran across some pretty funny numbers reading the July iss of Automobile magazine. I flip through to a comparison test between the Aston Martin DBS & Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano, to decide which is 'closer to the ultimate GT.' On pg 83 are the Test Results for a basic range of parameters: 0-60(sec); 0-100(sec); 0-120(sec); 30-70mph passing; 1/4 mile; 70-0 braking; and cornering(G). Then I go to pg 64 for the numbers on the Challenger. Naturally, the Challenger was behind the exotics in nearly every category. But the Dodge bruiser was actually closer than one would expect in a few categories; only 0.9 sec slower to 60mph and 2.3 sec slower to 120mph than the Aston. The Challenger even posted a better 30-70mph passing result than the Aston (by only .1 sec), and averaged 0.88 G vs the 599GTB's 0.91 G. Surprisingly closer than one might expect, considering this coming from a lowly muscle-boat that costs a fraction of what the super-GTs command. At first, I thought: wow, this could be a bit of something for Dodge/SRT to boast about. Then, I flip to the comparo article on the BMW X6 and Infiniti FX50, and go to pg 56 for their Test Results. The results for Beemer X6 are nearly identical to the Challenger's performance figures, in every category. So there you have it folks. Dodge can boast and brag, thump their chests mightily with pride. Yeah, way to go, Dodge--you've given us a muscle car that pretty much has all the performance and umph of an upscale SUV. --Ed In all fairness, and so that my comments not be deemed as laced-with-venom, it is perhaps a bit less than fair to lump the Dodge in with the X6. BMW is a bit of a high-water-mark, as they happen to have a knack for building exeptional, highperformance vehicles, no matter what genre they fit into. I do happen to like the new Challenger, really. If I were in the market for a new auto, it'd be down to either the Challenger, or the Pontiac G8 GT, as far as personal ooh-I-want-one factor.

Wait a minute, I've GOT it! You're probably right about Herr Trigger, JsARCLIGHT...but it just came to me a bit ago. Herr remids me of nothing so much as the blonde wacko from the old Aeon Flux cartoon [LOL, now there's a guilty pleasure. anybody remember watching that on Liquid Television back in their college days?]. I remember how they were always licking up their weapons and everything right after a fight, as if gunplay is supposed to be erotic or something. Just fuggin' weird is what it was...