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What is the front of the nose for on the harrier jet? Why do some have it and others not? Is this the make believe science technology thread? I haven't posted in a while. But seeing my valid post being deleted makes me wonder if Shawn and Graham handed out admin privileges to some douche bags. This just doesn't seem normal. Or at least the old normal from the earlier years on the forums. If that's the case. Feel free to delete this account I won't be coming back. Not even to buy or sell anything. Actually just delete the account, no point arguing with idiots. And I won't be tempted to come back. Thanks Shawn Graham for the good days on the forums. and mac news. The yamato stuff was always useful and insightful.

Why is a bullseye on some uk planes?

We've all seen it. It's why most of us are here. Robots that walk, punch, hack and slash. I can totally understand how these are exciting plot elements yet I have to wonder if there is any real world pracitcality to it. Lets start with just building giant robots. Building a tall robot is like building a giant target. It's easy to see, very visible. Most militaries today prefer a certain amount of stealth. I'm sure there are some advantages to to being high. Being higher can improve communications and would also give a better perspective of the battlefield. But still, the robot is a giant walking target. Giant robots aren't going to be able to perform any sneak attacks. Then there is this thing about legs. I have to wonder if having legs offers any advantages. Legs allow traversing rugged terrain much more easily. Yet old fashioned Wheel technology seems so basic and efficient and wheels could traverse simple terrain at greater speed than legs ever can. Having legs might cause problems for infantry but seem like a complicated technological risk. Whatabout robots with heads? Why have a head on a robot? Seems that they have a head merely for stylistic reasons. Sensors could be placed in other areas of the robot. Why would robots have hands if they are built for combat. I think having canons for arms seems more reasonable than having hands that hold some type of hand gun. It would also allow more efficient design because there would be fewer systems to fail. What happens if the trigger finger breaks on your robot? It seems there are many ways to make a robot combat ineffective. Just taking out a leg with a mine or tripping it could take the robot out of the fight rather easily. How well can a bot handle on ice or slippery terrain. Also when we see bayonets, swords, and ball and chain weapons. Are these even realistic weapons to be using? No doubt a ball and chain is a dangerous thing but to be able to move a heavy object like a giant ball at dangerous speeds would require a lot of energy on part of the robot. A gun or missile seems more effective than a ball a chain. When would hand to hand combat happen with such huge robots, surely they'd see each other and start shooting before they ever got close enough to pull out some kind of cyber lance or mace. I'm interested in your thoughts.

Well apparently not many people liked the combat heroes. Bigbadtoystore says wave 3 is canceled. No Shipwreck for me. Maybe the movie (if any good) will spark interest in the line.

I have to agree that it seems like it is all going to be ruined. But one can make a strong point against that. Veidt makes a good point by saying that Rorschach is not a reliable witness nor someone without a stain. Also as someone already pointed out, the New Frontiersman being somewhat unreliable itself... Yeah the pirate comic is kind of connected to Veidt. I guess I overlooked that. Especially when he says "Well I dream about swimming towards a hideous.. no, never mind it isn't significant..."

I just finished reading the graphic novel. I'm probably going to get a lot of hate from those in the know but... Is the reader supposed to assume that the big secret is revealed to the world anyway from Rorschach's journal? Especially with doc Manhattan saying "it never ends". I understand the last lines, that maybe the authors leave it in the reader's hands as to what happens next. It just seems to me the scale is tipping more to one side than on the other. Also in the movie (if released) do you think an audience would be okay with the movie ending just like the book? Where you're not sure if anybody won. Also, the whole pirate comic, I can see it sort of paralleling the watchmen universe somewhat but I found it a bit annoying. Is there some special significance to the pirate comic that I missed? It just got in the way of what I was interested in the story. I'm sure the pirate comic probably won't be in the movie or if it is, just a brief appearances.

I have to wonder what happend between wave 1 and wave 2 and 3 combat heroes. Wave 1 doesn't look bad by itself but when you compare it to the wave 2 and 3 it's somewhat shameful.

That makes me wonder about who their target audience is. They are making toys based off cartoons from the 1980's. Whens the last time the 80's GI joe and the 80's transformers were on tv? I wonder if kids are as familiar with those series as they are with say spongebob and the stuff that's on cartoon network. If I were a kid and went to a toy store I'd be confused about seeing transformer toys that aren't from transformers animated.

Hasbro has a line of toys that takes many popular franchises and deforms their shapes to cartoon like proportions. There is something cute and funny about this series of toys. But I know that some people just prefer realistic proportions for their toys. Strangely enough I kind of like the toys as it is a different take on the franchises. I do have some reservations though about the price of the toy, ($7) especially in consideration that these things are so small that they almost belong in a cereal box. From what can I tell their are 5 different franchises getting the Heroes treatment by Hasbro. Maybe their are more? Anyways, do you like the line or hate it and why? GI Joe Combat Heroes Transformers Robot Heroes Indiana Jones Adventure Heroes Star Wars Galactic Heroes Marvel Super Heroes Squad

I go in and out of macross. Last time I was here and looking around. 1/48 vf-1s was new and everyone was dumping the old 1/60's. Now everyone is dumping the 1/48's for the new 1/60. Say yamato came out with the newer 1/60's right after the old 1/60's. Then Came out with 1/48's. Would you still hold onto the new 1/60 or dump it for the 1/48? That aside, it's always great to see the new yamatos.

What if someone were to obtain movie rights for macross and rip out the entire music element of the story. Would you be for or against it? If one story element was to have precedence over the other which would you prefer, the love story or the action story?

Wow, thanks for all the replies. I have a 1S Hikaru. My problem with it is the air brake. It flops and it has even fallen off many times. Is this common for all?

If you had to make a list of the best and worst of the 1/48 line what would it be? I haven't been paying much attention to macross for a few years now. I now come back and find many colors of the 1/48 and the QC is still a hot topic on the mw forums. So I have to ask, what is the best and worst and why? (I have to admit, my question is making me feel like I'm beating a dead horse, sorry if I am)

Yes. The movie is good. Some strange plot points but Pixar gets it to work rather well. One of pixar's better films, and that is saying something as even their lesser movies are still pretty good. It is a movie that will age well overtime, unlike other movies like shrek and the sort. On a side note, the Lifted short that precedes the movie is also well done and enjoyable.

Yeah I think there is some truth to winning by numbers. The only strategy elements I could remember using in sc were for terrans. Build supply depots to block entrance... That was pretty much all I ever did in the multiplayer game and it paid off 90% of the time. I think the major strategy is not really in the attack but more who can manage their resources the best. Who is the most efficient at making stuff in the game. Tough part was grabbing and stealing resources.

Blizzard should make a movie with the sc2 franchise. All cg. It would be great to be interested in sci fi again after the horrible ending of the aliens franchise. Sc2 could keep the story fun by focusing on the marines. Not unlike the forementioned. So.. Anyone going to buy the $250 18" Tychus Findlay marine statue?

The wings on the hips don't look good I'd rather have em on the legs. I don't think it matters if his legs are freed up from wing clutter it still won't be very possable, looks back heavy.

I have to agree with the clone potential. I doubt we will see any masterpiece figures that cannot be cloned into other figures. With that said what TF figures have clone potential? Bumblebee and CliffJumper? Or is there nothing else? If the rumor is true, this could very well be the end of the Masterpiece line as nothing else seems feesible business-wise.

Anyone know if there has been an anouncement to whether they are going to release bwr-01 in North America?

I'm thinking more on the lines of design. But there are multiple processes to design and production. There is a science to the construction of the plastic in toys, right? Are all toys only painted on the surface or is the color all the way through the plastic? If the coloration is only on surface is it sprayed on? How are multiple shades and colors applied and layered? Is an original toy mold made of clay? -If so What type of clay is used? Oil Based, Water based or something weird like sculpy? Is a metal mold used for production? -If so how is the metal mold created? --Is it similar to a lost wax method? -Do metal molds break down overtime? -Are there multiple metal molds for single pieces or just one metal mold in existance for a piece of a toy?

I like toys plain and simple. Lately I've been wondering, how would someone make a living in the toy biz? How would you get in? I guess there are multiple positions. But what are they and how do you get to them? (I'm aware of assembly line worker so we can leave that out)

I hear a lot of people saying that beast machines toys sucked. I would agree with most of that assesment except maybe on the basis of mega tankor and deluxe jetstorm.. My question is why are the rereleasing stupid beast machines crap? Did BM sell well at the stores?

In Batman begins there is a scene where Crane is sprayed with his own hallucinogenic chemical. He looks at batman and sees this scarier hardcore version of batman. They ever make a batman toy like that? Found a bunch of other batman begins stuff.... (kinda lame) Attack net, Battle Gear, Bomb blast, exo suit, knight staff, lightsuit, rapid fire Batmans.... To name a few... Basically looks like same toy different accessorie.

Thanks for the link.. Thats pretty helpful. I am also interested in non mecha stuff sometimes as well. So that is a nice site. Thats a good idea. I think I remember the 1001 mecha show openings.. I wish I knew where to get it cause I don't have it on my computer anymore. I think I downloaded it back in 2003-4? Anyways it would be helpful.

My bad, I shouldn't be so close minded about color.. I really close the door to cool stuff when I say no crazy color. Maybe there is cool stuff with crazy color.. I've never seen the King of Brave series or any of the others you listed. It's interesting. Not quite my taste but maybe someone else here will appreciate them. And my taste does change over time.