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  1. Scyla
    I found a preorder here: https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/gundam/195711-re100-1100-mobile-suit-gundam-f91-xm-02-den-an-ge-limited-edition-bandai-spirits-.html I never used this store but others had positive experiences with it I believe. I usually bought my Gunpla from HLJ. They usually have all the non exclusive kits. If you have never bought from Japan before aware that you have to pay 20% customs fres/VAT on top when you import the item from a non EU country if the total order (including shipping costs) is over €100 (this might vary from country to county. On top, the local carrier usually has a service fee to import the item for you (filling out the customs paperwork). For me that is usually around €7 for DHL. Plus shipping from Japan can get expensive too when you buy from smaller stores (i.e. not Amazon Japan).
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    The UCS Death Star has finally been revealed and I’m stunned how bad it looks from the back: I know no one will display it like that but since it has the window bulging out and those ugly rods from the stars in the landing bat it would had been nice if Lego took greater care with the backside… …for you know a $1000!!! I was thinking it would be cool if the backside had an approximation of the outer shell so you could display it from both sides. Since the outside is anyhow not scale accurate with the turbolaser pointing out and the elevator knob looking like an mobile home exhaust vent you could have an mini diorama of the trench run or the entry point of the Millennium Falcon and Wedge’s X-Wing from RotJ (two super iconic scenes). As is it just looks cheap and like a cost cutting measure. These bricks are super cheap for Lego to produce so it wouldn’t have reduced their profit margin too much. The minifigs also look like nothing special with no dual molded legs (besides the Hot Tub Trooper it seems) or arms and lots of stickers in the set. I’m all for high priced collectibles but they have to look the part.
  3. Scyla started following Macross Plus, Macross Frontier, Macross II, Macross Delta, Macross 7 Blu-rays and Music
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    For anyone who had the TechKaiser SP//dr preordered apparently this project is being cancelled: Announcement on X/Twitter:
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    The standee and patch can now be added to an existing backing: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/madoverlord/macross-ii-lovers-again-alus-edition/posts/4472714?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_backer_project_update_registered_users
  6. Scyla
    Amiami is opening preorders tomorrow (08/29) 11 (am I believe) JST: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?gcode=FIGURE-190956
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    The (mini i.e. 19.5cm, just under 7") SoC Metal Gear Rex available at Anime Export (¥33000 pay later): https://www.anime-export.com/index.php?product=96021
  8. Scyla
    Hacchaka’s review of the Metal Build God Gundam: https://hacchaka.net/archives/52124401.html I’m shocked that Bandai didn’t include the standard Metal Build arm for the base
  9. Scyla
    I give Hasbro some leeway for their kids line and it is hard to separate my adult sensibilities from what kids find fun and engaging. However, I find this Galvatron too simplistic and nondescript (what is even that beast mode) and I don’t understand the $5 up charge for only adding such a simple weapon. With regards to Wild King I’m looking forward to having mine in hand once HLJ is restocking more limb bots.
  10. Scyla
    OMG it is happening, stay calm everyone: I’m ready to be disappointed!
  11. Scyla
    Is Robotoybase still active? I tried to reactivate my old Chimungmung (?!?!) account and tried to create a new one but nothing worked.
  12. Scyla
    Now Rouge is scheduled for September. While I gladly buy more 90s Mafex X-Men I just want to finish my X-Men collection with Rogue. I wonder what is taking them so long?
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    Since it is rare to find Transformers in (toy) stores were I live - and even rarer to find some that I have (fleeting) interest in - I present to you Cyberworld Galvatron: He is tiny, has limited articulation (the head can’t turn, the arms don’t bend and turn) so you can’t give it a cool arm cannon firing pose. With a couple of steps he turns into a dragon: The chest folds out the backpack and folds in the head (1), fold out the head (2), fold up the legs to turn the knees into the beast legs (3), lock in the arms (4) and partsform the weapon and tail. No articulation in beast mode besides the mouth that can open. Now my understanding is that this is a remold of Cyberworld Bull Megatron (which is $10) and this was $15. The $5 is in this picture: Yeah, I don’t know if I see the $5 value here. This piece of plastic is probably less than ¢10 to produce. Overall this feels like a Happy Meal toy instead of a retail toy. I think the Lemmy mustache is weird but I like the blocky nature of the alt-mode. I think young kids might enjoy the simplicity of the transformation and the gimmick of the weapon. For all other fans of Transformers this is a pass.
  14. Scyla
    New promo video for the Macross 7 x Transformers crossover Basara Prime. Stupid trailer is still stupid:
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    New promo video:
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    I’ve been watching the "Activate your alt-mode" from afar (since I don’t have an Instagram account). Now that Shockwave has been determined as the character it would be funny if the further choices are water based alt mode and the mode is a steam powered, icon clad dreadnaught.
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