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The J And S are both already out, unless you're not talking about the model kits...? I think either they're waiting for Delta to come back to mainstream attention again with the movie before releasing the E/A/both or they've decided they're done with plamo for the show. They might not see the E and A selling very well. The E because neither it nor its pilot were featured very prominently in the show, and when they were they hardly made an impression. The A because regardless of how good it looks, it's still a cannon fodder Valk. I'm about 99.999% sure they all had Super packs at one point or another. There was an episode in an asteroid field where I think the entire Delta squad was fitted with Super packs and sound amplification pods.
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What's the purpose of the RVF-25's central fin extending from the underside of the fuselage/attached to its arm in battroid/Gerwalk modes? Does it have a real-world parallel/inspiration?
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I think so. The center of the dish would attach to the same peg that the "regular" pod does, and aside from extending down past the legs, I don't see there being any clearance issues. ...unless the -31E has a similar central wing/sensor on its underside as the RVF-25 (I don't believe it does), in which case it might be a bit more cramped down there. The toys aren't comparable to the models; different teams, different production timelines/techniques/facilities, etc. The model line is more complete than the toys, missing only Chuck's -31E, the -31A, and the unlikely -171. (You could argue for unit-specific Super packs, but still.) Likely Bandai will release the E and A as P-Bandai kits around the time of the movie, and maybe a VF-31A-specific Super parts set with a variant pod. I really wish they or Hasegawa would make a VF-171, though.
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It stands for Premium Bandai. It's Bandai's online shop for items like Tamashii web exclusives, limited-popularity model kits, etc. It only serves Japan, so ordering something from it (such as the VF-31A Kairos toy or Messer -31F Super parts) requires a third-party proxy company.
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No. Two extending arms and a main dish that folds into 4 sections (I think) for storage.
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Really, all these extra finish/plated/etc. kits are designed to be snapped and left as is. If you're going to do any sort of painting, it's arguably easier to just strip the pieces, then prime/paint/decal/panel/topcoat.
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Hm... I wonder if the hangar sections will be fixed location, or if you'll be able to move around with the controller. The trailer only ever shows the camera rotating around a fixed point, albeit from different angles. Flight scenes look phenomenal, though. Might make me finally splurge for a PS4 Pro + PSVR. (EDIT: Actually, I believe it comes out on PC, too, right?)
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I don't care for the look - but here's a review to get an idea of it:
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Well, I've not worked on extra gloss kits before, but even just bare plastic is usually pretty glossy, making panel lining easy. Clean it off afterward, and I'd imagine the factory-applied gloss won't be affected at all. What type of paint/thinner are you thinking of using? Apply the panel lining directly on top of the gloss coat and you'll be fine without having to re-topcoat. The panel lining might rub off easily, but that's about it.
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Amen to this, if for no other reason than it'll make a good Battroid kit. I don't relish the idea of modding the Hasegawa kit to Battroid mode...
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Is the 31's pod just connected to the swiveling arm by a round peg? That's the way it's done on the Bandai and Tomytec kits, so I'd imagine it's the same here as well. It would certainly make swapping (ostensibly) multiple pods easy.
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The joint itself can detach from the fuselage, though, right? Either way, I seriously doubt they're using the same mechanism, or even one similar enough as to be interchangeable.
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The nose sensors are not design-accurate. (It's almost as if Delta was rushed and clumsily handled...) You get inaccuracy and you get inaccuracy, EVERYONE GETS INACCURACY!!!!
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The total can come down even more if 1) you buy a 90-day premium membership (+$4.99 for membership, -$10) 2) apply 5% discount Totals $198.06 shipped. Also if you're a first-time buyer, they send you a verification email that nets you an additional $5 off.
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Super Mario Odyssey.
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Oh I dunno, that red and black on white is really strong...
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Yeah, your post was what tipped me off to them. Thanks for that.
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
kajnrig replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Congrats on the haul, but more importantly, I have that same knife. Internet High Five. -
With the October 27th deadline approaching, I figured I should update my VF-31A preorder summary post for anyone still on the fence about purchasing. It's been updated with the MyKombini link, otherwise it's the same as it ever was. I decided to bite the bullet and try out Mykombini, since they demand a 50% deposit (not including shipping) instead of the whole price the other stores except CDJ charge you, and their total is only about 500 yen more than NY's. I'll let you all know how it goes with MK.
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Is it only AE that has this deadline? I really don't want to stretch the funds... I was hoping preorder would last at least more than a month. Or actually, it's only been a week or two, right?
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
kajnrig replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Thanks. @Valkyrie Driver I started a test run last night, and some initial thoughts in no particular order: - Very much an RPG, not so much a board game. Lots of stat-tracking. Pen and paper would be useful to reduce clutter. - Enemy behavior could be handled differently, namely a dedicated enemy player/DM. (I'm thinking up rules for that for when I play with my friends.) As is, it's a bit clumsy but functional once you know what everything means. - Relies on cards for EVERYTHING. All sorts of cards, a good number of them not labeled very well. - Takes up a LOT of real estate. - Figures are frickin' awesome, especially the boss/mini-boss ones. I hear there are expansions, too... - Once you know what you're doing, the game gets fun really fast. Once one person knows what he's doing, it's (presumably) easy to guide the other players through the game without them having to worry so much about the rules. (Another reason why a DM might not be a bad idea.) Anyway, that's that. PM me if you want to talk about it more. (Or start a thread, if others want to join in, too.) -
Ah, good to know. I'll wait 'til next paycheck, then. Hopefully preorders won't have closed by then... Thanks for all the links, by the way. You da real mvp.
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Is it pay up front? EDIT: Also, there's a 5% off coupon you can click during the checkout process. Brings it down to $~193.
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Shoji Kawamori's Juushinki PANDORA (Spring 2018)
kajnrig replied to sh9000's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Regular Forbes readers must squint quizzically every time their business news is interrupted by this weird show called Muh-cross. -
Sigh. Couldn't get in on the preorder madness, gonna have to just wait it out for someone to cancel, I suppose. Thanks for all the links, anyway.