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    Korean ripoff

    in Anime or Science Fiction

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    boy I admit... I am korean and I feel quite embarrassed about it...

    But if you allow me...

    I watched this cartoon (at a theatre) when I was really young. This was first created in early 80's (where korea was still very behind socially, economically and politically--I think we were still considered as developing country) During that time, as you can imagine, almost everything was copied from Japan but proudly claimed to be "original" or even as "examplary" master piece of Korea... We even had Robot TeaKawn V (we really like "V" you see...) that looked very close to Mazinger Z...

    So yeah, while I am quite embarrassed, I kind of look at with the eyes of empathy. And now, I am quite proud of how much korean entertainment has grown (korean dramas, animation, games, etc.) and how some of them are really "original". One way for 3rd countries to catch up to developed country is by imitation. Just like a lot of south east asian countries now copy korea and japan and yet give themselves credit for being "original". I guess part of it is propaganda... If you remember, when Japanese car companies first came to the states, they got horrible reviews (just like hyundae first got into to US market), and they practically copied US models except the quality was poor... but now look at where Toyota and Honda are at...

    I guess my plea to you is that, objectively, it is absurd and funny, but if you can be graceful enough to remember that this was sort of a necessary step for Korea to grow, I'll be greatful.

    Hey you guys animate the Simpsons, what other country can say that? That makes Koreans alright in my book.

    music

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

    Posted

    I'm all over the place, but mostly Pop Will Eat Itself, and EBM/Darkwave music:

    1. Pop Will Eat Itself

    2. VNV Nation

    3. Skinny Puppy

    4. Alice In Chains

    5. Front 242

    6. Depeche Mode

    7. Slipknot (it's so catchy!)

    8. Imperative Reaction

    9. Mindless Self Indulgence

    10. Boom Boom Satellites

    and many more...

    And here's a badass EBM mix selection:

    1. Arrogance- Imperative Reaction

    2. Dark Angel (Apocolyptic mix)- VNV Nation

    3. One (with the fire)- Front 242

    4. Timekiller - Project Pitchfork

    5. Maps of reality - Assemblage 23

    6. Severed (Syn mix)- Imperative Reaction

    7. Circling Overland (242 cover)- VNV Nation

    8. Entropy - VNV Nation

    9. Human - Assemblage 23

    10. Together- Front 242

    And some old school EBM:

    1. Getting Closer- Nitzer Ebb

    2. Tragedy for you- Front 242

    3. KNKA- Project Pitchfork

    4. Assimilate - Skinny Puppy

    5. We Believe- Ministry

    6. Overkill- Front line Assembly

    7. Control (I'm here)- Nitzer Ebb

    8. work 242 (NOFF is NOFF mix)- Front 242

    9. What do you know, deutchland?- KMFDM

    10. Pocket Calculator- Kraftwerk

    11. Carrion- Project Pitchfork

    Korean ripoff

    in Anime or Science Fiction

    Posted

    Must. Buy. Valk that can shoot laser and fire out of every part of its body except for the ass!

    That's the third episode that has the ass laser. After watching it a 2nd time, I'm shooting something out of my ass, but it ain't a laser. I think that Bandai needs to straight up sue that cartoon into oblivion. I wonder though...is this like the Joons version of SDF?

    Any other Mecha Series

    in Anime or Science Fiction

    Posted · Edited by Excillon

    Trying to get Eureka Seven,Gundam SEED Destiny & Patlabor Movies/Series now

    And one question is it okay if I start Gundam with Gundam SEED ? Or should I start with Gundam Wing ?

    My advice for viewing the Gundam Universe is this (in order):

    1. Gundam Wing ( IMO, the most beginner friendly gundam series, and my favorite. Yeah, people may be appalled that I say that, but I really don't care. The D-Hell is the baddest gundam of all time, as is Duo!)

    2. Mobile Suit Gundam (the most popular, with a lot of continuations, etc.)

    3. Gundam SEED (people hated it, I personally don't think it's all that bad)

    4. Gundam Seed Destiny (ugh, the second most crappy series, but a continuation of SEED)

    5. G- Gundam (awful, horrible, couldn't stand it. If I wanted to watch Dragonball Z, I'd watch Dragonball Z and not a horrible gundam based knock-off.)

    6. Turn-A, X, etc. (I finished Turn-A recently, and I'm gonna start on the others. Turn-A was great, just wish there was a dub version available)

    Gundam Plamodel Thread - II

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

    Posted

    Something really kick ass happened to me a little while back, and it's loosely related to Gundam models. Last week, I was building my 1/100 Sandrock Custom (I know, but I love wing and can't help it) and my 7 year old daughter sat next to me and started asking me about it. Next thing you know, I'm teaching her how to build a model and panel line. Then she started watching Gundam and she loves it, she has a crush on Trowa. Anyhow, I promised her we'd build the PG Strike Rouge next, so now I'm out 200 for a kit I never really wanted...I have the regular strike. At risk of sounding cheesy though, it's worth it. I even promised her we'd put it on display in her room.

    Gundam Plamodel Thread - II

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

    Posted

    Bah.... screw all this gay Seed crap, just give us a new Zaku II MG already...

    While I like Seed, and the Freedom, I think the first one was good enough. Rather than tweaking and recoloring I'd rather some Gundam's who have been snubbed from the MG treatment:

    Gundam Deathscythe Hell

    Gundam Heavy Arms

    Tallgeese

    Epyon

    an MG Red/Blue and Gold Frame

    Gundam leopard

    Wanted list!

    in Wanted

    Posted · Edited by Excillon

    Here's my wanted list as of right now, listed by priority. If you're going to try charging and arm and a leg, don't bother. If you just want to make a little extra money, free up some space, etc. then by all means PM me. Not picky about boxes, etc. however they must be unbroken.

    Gundam HG 1/100 kits, I prefer unbuilt but I'll take built depending on the kit. Here's the ones I really want:

    Gundam wing EW-07 Serpent Custom 1/100

    Gundam Seed Red Frame 1/100

    Gundam Seed Blue Frame 1/100

    Gundam Seed Gold Frame 1/100

    Gundam Seed Strike gundam (Launcher, sword, or ailestrike)

    I'm currently working on a massive UC diorama! Help me out! I need multiple Zeon suits, and GM suits as well!

    Gundam MG kits (built or unbuilt):

    GP05

    GP04

    Gundam Mk.II (1.0 or 2.0)

    Gundam Mk.II Titans (1.0 or 2.0)

    GM's (Ground and Space type)

    Hi-Zack

    Gouf custom

    Kampfer

    Rick Dom

    Fazz Sentinel

    Strike Rouge

    Misc:

    Evangelion decals

    If I don't get back to you right away, it's because my work schedule is extremely hectic. I will get back to you as soon as I can.

    Help Me Out!

    in Wanted

    Posted

    Thanks for those who have offered to help me out so far. I found one for 120, so if anyone can beat that, LMK. I'm also interested in Gundam PG kits, looking for either the Mk-II or the RX-78-2. Thanks!

    Help Me Out!

    in Wanted

    Posted

    Come on, I know someone here has one of these damn kits...

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    Depends on how much you want to pay. As I said Toyking has it. They are selling it for US$78.73 before shipping. They are located in Taiwan. Go check out their website. They have a 10th Version as well which cost much more.

    http://www.toyking.com.tw/shop/main3e.asp?...&Style=1&wnum=3

    ToyWave also has it but it cost more than Toyking.

    http://www.toy-wave.com/php/detail.php?id=6444&table=13ah

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    Is toyking reliable? I've never ordered from them.

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