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    I was referring to products meant for theatre or architectural display, but the RGB LED color changing tape lights sold on Amazon might work. You could stick them up in the corners of the display frame. I don't think they make a MR-11 color changing bulb because it's too small and only has positive and ground.
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    They're warm white LEDs, so that should be good.
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    Oh yeah. Fluorescent can also have a lot of UV depending on the phosphors used or if they are old and the phosphor is damaged. Your best cheap option is warm white LEDs or fluorescent. Your best expensive option is RGB (or more than 3 colors is best) LED lighting (usually the type that change colors) set to display white light by mixing. But that can cause colors do display oddly, although it makes a great rainbow shadow effect.
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    Unless you are using a specific light that doesn't have it, if you are lighting your toys with white light, they are still getting hit with some UV, maybe even a lot. Warm white LEDs have very little UV, but I see a lot of displays with very blue, cool white lighting which has more. edit thanks to @Lolicon: LEDs have almost no UV if any. And if you're using halogen, those are a significant source of UV.
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    I work for a company that makes specialized control interfaces/desks. We released a high end console that everyone complained felt cheap. So we added steel plates inside, and it was much more "professional feeling" simply because it was heavier. If we make consoles that are powerful yet small, portable, and of eminent utility, in high end installations they will be passed up for large, heavy, all-in-one consoles because they "feel more professional," (even if they have identical function) so now we're going back to making behemoth consoles again. Public perception is a fickle thing that has more to do with "feels" than anything else. Oh, and don't even get me started on the soft-touch craze. Yes, let's put the worst paint in the world in the worst place you could possibly put it (where it gets touched all the time), and where it will look like crap after the first use and peel like crazy. Because it FEELS good and therefore somehow makes a product "professional" which gets perceived as high quality somehow... at least for the first couple of weeks.
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    Macross figures

    Pontus replied to CF18's topic in Toys

    I love how the Japanese use bad english for names, especially in DBZ, but the Zentradi commanders seem to be mostly englishisms as well. Like Britain (not sure about Kridanik), Exdoll Form (a hint that they were giant "dolls" perhaps?), Bulldozer, Moruk(?) Lapis Lazuli (that might be a stretch). No idea about Quamzin tho other than possibly Kami Jin (person of spirit/god). Any other examples I'm not thinking of?
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    Whoa! Wtf is that? Looks cool!
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    Awesome guys! Thank you. Those look like some cool fan art at that link. I love this one by a certain "Ruak", gonna have to do it next. I gotta get some lighting behind that face tho.
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    I found a nice sky background at Michaels today, and I've been meaning to snap a pose of my new Rahxephon figure. I was planning to do the iconic drawing bow pose, but then I thought, "this is a Japanese show, why isn't this giant robot drawing the bow in the proper kyudo style." I can't replace the bow with a properly shaped yumi, but I did pose him mid draw of a kyudo inspired style (and yes, the arrow is in line with his feet). I took several angles, but I'm not sure which is my favorite...
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    I couldn't find the scene from @Sanity is Optional 's avatar, but I've always wanted to recreate it. Now that I inspected it closer, it looks like an illustration. Could we get the full pic plz? Was it from a particular scene in the full miniseries? (I was just searching youtube) Anyway, here's my first attempt, but it wasn't quite right... ...So, I gave Guld some lift. Now I just need some jet exhaust effects, but I haven't found much online. Anyone know of a source for that?
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    Macross figures

    Pontus replied to CF18's topic in Toys

    I'm guessing BBTS isn't going to get that discount. And I ordered back in March, but BBTS doesn't list the Nupetiet as a bonus (not that I really wanted it). I wonder if the BBTS will even get this figure in the initial shipment or if I'll have to wait until the next batch. I guess we'll see.
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Pontus replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Holy cow! Yeah, I just looked through ebay prices for these, and whereas E, F, and J's go for $250-300; J Kai, C, and S go for $450. Aren't these all the same toy with different paint jobs, and didn't they all release for around $170/18kyen? What a racket! I understand the VF-31J Kai being an exclusive and selling for more, but why are Jenius and Arad so damn expensive? Did they not make as many or are they really that much more desirable? I'm tempted to make an entry into this series, and I do want a Hayate just to have the main character's valk (and a mini Freyja), especially since these valks got @jenius highest rating, but I still don't wanna spend $300 on it.
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    Please excuse my off topic rant, but this is something I feel strongly about... It's a quick, easy way to let people know that the forum appreciates their content. Personally, I try not to overuse it, but if I see pics I like or something makes me laugh or is very good, it only takes me a click to give a little satisfaction to someone and thank them. It encourages people to post more of the content you "like" (or just more good content in general), keeps people coming back, and makes people feel good, none of which are pointless. And being anon makes it a small way for every member to contribute as a part of the forum instead of just individuals. I know that I would probably ignore this place if it weren't for the love I get from the forum in all forms, whether anonymous likes or reposts. I've seen good forums die because they had no positive feedback system, became full of criticism and pointless posts, and made people fearful of posting at all. It makes me feel SO GOOD when I post things that get a bunch of likes, and knowing that I gave that to someone is just as nice. I come here for the fellowship of common fans, a big part of which is hitting that like button. I sincerely hope that I could encourage you and others to use it more often.
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    Cool Rainbow Dash! Not sure where these other, weird figures are from. Must be one of those old boring space movies with all the horrible FX and crummy dialogue.
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    It suddenly occurs to me... why does no one ever include a ladder accessory with these toys? They included the silly antenna but not the cockpit ladder?
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    Whenever I see that scene now, I only hear this...
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    Yup, NECA. Most of the time the plastic is soft and maleable, but it does seem like weak plastic. I've only had one actually break. Usually a joint comes apart or is loose in my experience. Most stuff I've gotten works great, but not something you wanna play with a lot. The queen was a totaly POS though. Anyway, BBTS told me to keep it and sent me a new one!!! I guess the pics were pretty convincing.
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    Well, poop nuggets! Just opened my Alien3 Dog and the damn legs fell right off of it. Looks like the hip socket on the right leg was malformed. I guess I'm about to check the return service at BBTS. I hope I can get a replacement. I also got some eggs while they were on sale. Mmmm, eeeeggzzzth.
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    Godzilla is neither hero nor villain but both the bringer of death before him and life after him. He arises from the bowels of the earth and is the embodiment of her fury that also brings life. Praise be to the great, green, beneficent one, the destroyer, the creator, the alpha, and the omega. May his path be blessed and his rest be deep. So yeah, crazy cult Godzilla. Hail Godzilla!
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    Sorry, I meant no offense, just made an observation that I figured was due to the angle and lighting... and they aren't always allowed to get the face right are they? I remember that being the reasoning as a kid. I've always loved that car! 69/70 was my favorite. Always wanted one, but I got a 69 Ford van instead. Priorities!
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    Omg, lol! They are so imposssibly svelt! But yeah, don't get me wrong, these are some nice figs. Nice reference pic, thanks.
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    Funny story about that... I offered to buy this not knowing about the DX, and directly after found the DX YF-21 thread that I hadn't seen before. I do own a DX YF-19, and it is quite a nice piece, but seems over complicated and fragile. I watched jenius' vids and others which sung a lot of praises despite the utter failure of the 1/72 (which I have). Yeah it doesn't have the tampo of the DX or the sharp, crisp lines, but... I kinda like that. It's more like a toy from the show instead of trying to be a military replica. And I'm impatient. I've also seen Bandai show off things and never make them. Now that I have it, I'm happy I did. I love this thing! It lives up to Jenius' reviews. The stand is a necessity because it's difficult to pose without it, but this one is really nice. Anyway, to answer your question... probably not. I'm not the type for multiples, and I kinda like having one really good example of each manufacturer. This'll do... unless I feel rich and Bandai ticks all the boxes... maybe. Oh, and I think I see an easy way to adapt the DX fold drive.
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    Lol, ^that kinda looks like a young Burt Reynolds more than Keanu. Just got a beautiful new bird in the mail today from @Buddhais. This completes my Macross Plus pair. I'll be posting some poses with them this weekend perhaps. Definitely going for the pose in @Sanity is Optional's avatar.
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    Having just acquired the Hikaru figure, I totally agree, although I think they tried to copy the anime without regard to actual 3D human characteristics. Just googled this perfect example... Honestly the Roy figure will probably look oddly proportioned when he's in hand as well. The camera always adds 10lbs, lol. So when you take 10lbs off for an irl figure of a character who's impossibly skinny with a huge head, it's gonna look funny.
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    I can't believe no one has mentioned this one yet, it's so obvious. I don't think any of you are seeing the BIG picture here (or maybe it's just not your favorite). Personally, my absolute favorite mech is... The SDF-1!!! It's what started it all. It's a mech that's big enough to house a city, actually DOES, it transforms, holds all the valks, has the machismo, crew, and good fortune to survive multiple attacks, and even then TAKES OUT THE ENTIRE ZENTRADI FLEET IN ONE FELL SWOOP, and the man at the helm is freakin CAPTAIN GLOBAL, the awesomest character of the whole show. It's a marvel of human ingenuity being a wrecked piece of crap that landed here, that we fixed it up, and proceeded to take on an entire alien civilization that attacked us for it. We lived in it, broadcast our culture, and saved the world (sorta) with love... GUSH!!! How can you not love the SDF-1 above all other mechs?! Well, just my humble opinion. (yr all WRONG!)
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