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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Golden Arms replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Damn those are so awesome. Mad thanks to all of those who have shared pics. I'm definitely loving the color palate we are getting with both fighters.
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    I'm a late comer to the gundam universe so excuse my ignorance. What scale will the Metal build Astray red frame be in?
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    Easy pass for me. I cancelled my preorder. I was never a huge fan of the Mac II design's and this looks like a $30 dollar toy. When I first saw the toy in fighter mode it reminded me of the old converters line from the mid 80's. I would be embarrassed to display it alongside my Yamato/Arcadia and Bandai toys.
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    Nice! Listening to podcast while you shared this!
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    Ordered the 1/60 Red Astray. Should get it next week.
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    A rerelease of a 4G is a no brainer. It sold out and the demand was astronomical on the secondary market. I already own one, but will be in for a another as it was a near perfect toy. If 2016 will have more re releases, then they should go with the Max VF-1S and Max and Milia vf-1j's. Ditto for the SDF-1.
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    Awesome collection Spanner! I love your display. What I would give to get my hands on a 11C!
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    On Collider, they state that they think that this will be a sequel to Prometheus and not Alien. I think the mention of a sequel to Alien is only fluff to keep the fans interested since Prometheus was such a dud. It believe that his 2 sequels will be released before and after Blomkamps film.
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    Completely agree with Lolicon. The vf-19 is hands down the best toy from your list, followed by Rods yf-29. The VF -19 also holds together much better than the other ones listed, minus the fast packs in fighter mode. The advance also comes with fast packs and reaction fist effects.
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    Yes, 1. For me
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    I Don't think Ivanov and Nora would be bold enough to attack that flight deck!
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    There are replacement triangles on shapeways if you decide to purchase one.
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    What's wrong with Hot Rod? Its Rodimus Prime that was a bore! (Ok and getting Prime killed). I would've liked them to tackle Arcee as well. She is screaming for the MP treatment. I would've liked them to also release MP versions of Jazz, cliff jumper, trailbreaker, and Sunstreaker before moving over the Season 2 characters, but since they released MP Ultra Magnus, maybe they felt the need to compliment him with Hot Rod.
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    Hikaru VF-1J Grey googles that's a fun one. One could argue that either version is accurate as most depictions of it actually lack the grey. Even going back to the source material, the episodes where it's prominently featured it doesn't have the grey googles. SDF macross no grey, DYRL GBP armor, grey. The grey or lack there of in SDF macros can't simply be animation inconsistencies. I prefer the grey myself, and would've been disappointed had the recent release not had the grey, but if it had been released without them I wouldn't take issue about it because most depictions of it lack the grey so I couldn't say they weren't true to the source material and what other manufactures have depicted of it as well. Both Wave and Revoltech released versions that had the googles painted the same color as the body.
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    Not into Fatties! I'd like to see a figure of Elise Domel from Yamato 2199. I really liked her design.
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    Again, we need to stop with the Transformers to Arcadia/Yamato macross comparison. Not an equivalent comparison. The former are mass produced in large production runs, with very little regard to lineart. Hasbro and Takara can take a lot more liberty with respect to the actual designs of the toys. This allows them to release something that although may be able to survive a 13 year old, but isn't very reflective of the actual design. They are also mass produced in quantities that invariably brings down the cost substantially. I think in terms of quality, I'm pretty happy with what Arcadia has produced to date. My only beef has been there QA/QC. The legs on the VF-0D and VF-0A have been either way too tight/ glued to ball joint out of the box. Yes, I too would love to see more tampo printing, but I'm one of the few that stickers my toys so, not the end of the world. The V2 1/60 Vf-1 series to this date is the comparative yardstick I base complex transformable toys against. Complex, simple, durable, accurate to source material, easy to transform, great value, and fun. I don't mind people pointing out issues with the toys if they get something that breaks on them. The last thing I think any of us want is a community where members don't feel free to point out flaws or issues. But that being said, I think some of the recent complaining has been counter productive and a complete waste of time. The VF-0D color being an example (especially when the released toy is in the same color as depicted in the art books!). Since our overall community is small, the place becomes an echo chamber. Many things become exaggerated, and as such then become pseudo fact. Do we know if the Japanese macros fandom share the same complaints/ issues expressed here? I would be curious to know their reactions to a lot of the topics brought up in this thread. They obviously share our gripes about increased MSRP. Arcadia at this point is vested in the factory that churns out their toys. Switching to some other mythical factory would mean for several toy releases that they would have to start all over again, before quality would even match what is currently being put out by them. That would be disastrous for a company of their size. If anything they should do, would be to look for minor ways to improve quality. Maybe a final QC check of production toys before release. Look for ways to decrease the failure rate of parts.
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    The lights look like the strip lights from Ikea. I have several and they change color.
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    That sucks big time. I really enjoyed Pacific Rim. If it never see's the light of day, I bet the studio will be kicking itself if both the Godzilla and Kong films turn out to do really well.
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    VF-1 variants easily. Well over 60. Too many to count.
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    Do we know what licenses Arcadia currently have? How often are licenses typically renegotiated? Is a license for several years, a year, Etc? The podcast got me thinking about these issues and several more. It was also stated that it makes sense for the factory to only produce toys from a single license at a time to maintain quality. Once they are through with the 0 releases: 0A, 0S, Armor.
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    I think both films will be fantastic. Looking forward to seeing both on opening weekends.
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    Damn, I gotta learn to stay away from this thread. Mike and treatment are going to put me in the poor house!! I just got into Prison school, so I had to preorder Mieko and Bikini version Celia. My wallet is weeping.
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    Good points Scyla. Also all of the MP KO's are case in point of the factories that Takara uses. The KO's are produced in the same factories churning out the official releases. None of them are great examples of exemplary QC. They all have paint issues and some have mold problems. So I second Scyla's caution about the quality of their work.
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    What is their fascination with those putrid leather uniforms! The first class uni's was a step in the right direction. One steps forward,two steps backwards
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    Awesome pics guys! I'm loving my 0A. I have to order a 2nd one!
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