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  1. lechuck
    Start Trek IV was very popular too, part V could of had them at a zoo and saving Pandas or something. Point is, original Trek was very varied in stories, but always with some key moral/ethical point in focus. IV had environmental stuff for exapmple - and yes even II had it - remember "Genesis Project" and the implications that were being discussed. New ST, hmmm... lets see.... don't do time travel? Going crash, boom, bang just puts Star Trek in the same pile of shows with this concept, nothing to alienate it, to put it above other shows...
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    Looks like I have to carry the torch for MG... Strike HD Age-2 Double Bullet and another Bandai trumpcard suprise... Crossbone X2 (shot lance!)
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    Very exciting stuff, I think Battroid is going to have some great articulation.
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    No word on the controversial head, no word on the overpriced fast packs, Yamato's release tactic with the -17D... Jenius you are letting me down here...
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    Way to spoil anticipation for episode 6.... Please use spoiler tags, if you are going speak of content, see example above how it is done! Anyway OVA 7 has been announced for Spring 2014, talk about torture!? I was hoping this would be done with by October/November this year.
  6. lechuck
    Let me sum up the European release: late, expensive and of course some features dropped already.
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    Not MG, not interested.
  8. lechuck
    By what!? A neck-less ship without any saucer separation, hardly any mass/volume, and super elongated warp drives sticking out in the nowhere. There is a missing scene in Nemesis were Picard cried and wished he had his Galaxy-class after he rammed the Scimitar his WHOLE starship had to be towed back for repair...
  9. lechuck
    Please not, I am tired of Battroid mode always being sacrificed in favour of fighter mode.
  10. lechuck
    I would love to see an updated Computron, to me he always seemed like the most strongest combiner on the side of the Autobots. Besides, Computron being a G1 season 3 character means the alt modes were super fantastic to begin with and that in turn gives third parties some much more leeway.
  11. lechuck
    Forget the GERWALK, I want to know if the waist line in Battroid allows it swivel!?
  12. lechuck
    Here is some I would like physical representations of. I am open to who actually makes them, although where possible I want them to be scaled model kits with full cockpit and pilot detailing (like MG or R3 line). - Super Dimension Century Orguss: Orguss, Nekick - Mobile Police Patlabor: Peacemaker, Type Zero (from Wave in 1/48 would be great, and while they are at it also re-release the bloody Patlabor!!!) - Aura Battler Dunbine: Billbine, Sirbine - The Vision of Escaflowne: Escaflowne and Alan Shezar's Guymelef - Panzer World Galiant: Galiant (TV and OVA version) - Code Geass: Lancelot Albion (enough of the stupid action figures, I just want a nice 1/48 or 1/35 scaled kit with details!!!) - Metal Armor Dragonar: Dragonar (non-stylized!), Falguen (1/100 scale with MG frame) - Five Star Stories: Junchoon and the rest (affordable 1/100 scale kits that are articulate) - Super Beast Machine Dancouga: revamped Dancouga and individual bots from "God Bless..." OVA (Bandai SOC) - Linebarrels of Iron: Linebarrel (1/100 scale) - Super Robot Wars: no particular ones, just make them 1/100 again (Kotobukiya you fail me) - Next Senki Ehrgeiz: some Mechs in here that would be nice to have - Genesis Climber Mospeada: once and for all A PROPER TRANSFORMING TOY on par with Bandai/Yamato!!!! - Heavy Metal L-Gaim: L-Gaim Mk. I to match the Mk. II from the R3 line
  13. lechuck
    I was going to ask the same thing... I could see myself pick up another one if Yamato released one with that animation colouring.
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    The base body is workable, but the head and all the acid clear green plastic has to go. Hopefully Takara does this and gives it darker metallic paint trim and then it might turn out great. Anybody noticed those two yellow plastic thingies just under the windscreens, they look like the vents from the Nu Gundam And have you read THIS! Hasbro you have my curiosity, make it a voyager and you'll have my attention...
  15. lechuck
    Yeah, that could very well be. I am not 100% sure anymore.
  16. lechuck
    What about VF-0 and SV-51?
  17. lechuck
    March can't come soon enough!
  18. lechuck
    The Mark II is nice, but I personally prefer the first L-Gaim more.
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    It is a pity Bandai's R3 line never gave us a nice 1/100 Dragonar. I was so hoping for it.
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    On the topic of Hot Rod/Rodimus, what does everyone think of that waist-flap they use for him? I mean it is OK when he is standing straight, but I don't like that when you move the leg forward the whole thing has to open. I wish they had done the waist/leg setup like it is pictured in his manual, below rather than behind.
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    I love CCA too. It has grandeur/"the final curtain is closing" thing going on. I was nice to see Amuro so grown-up/sensible/rational in the movie. Apparently that Banshee config is called "Banshee Norn". I like that Beam Magnum/Bazooka weapon. I wonder what that new backpack is?
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    Maybe because the molds are being used for all the different character variants Michael and now Luca etc.. Whereas with the YF-29 there are no other official variants to do, so it is free for continual reissues.
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    In the same boat, for us Europeans it is not just a case of what ships cheaper, but also what will customs cost me? It was my first purchase with NY and I can gladly say that it worked out great. Item was marked at 900 Yen, meaning it completely by-passed customs and went straight to my doorstep. Shipping might be slightly more expensive, but in the long run it was less expensive, compared to if I had ordered from HLJ. Europeans members bookmark this shop! They will help you with customs. Now on to my impressions of the VF-4G: Box: Standard stuff - typical Yamato design, as wide as VF-22S box with a bit more depth. Un-boxing: QC for packing these things could be a bit better. On mine the nose and one of the nacelles were not locked-in properly as well as one missile floating freely. Accessories: Minimalistic comes to mind, I think they could have thrown in a mighty block stand for the price. I have a gazillion stand adapters, but not a single stand from them. In contrast - I have two stands from the two Bandai Valks I bought. Fighter mode: Very clean, no bigger gaps to be spotted and everything locks in. So good that even the VF-22 "sleekness" pales big time. Pilot is loose in cockpit. Gerwalk: I admit to not being the biggest fan of this mode in general, but I would say it is OK. The appearance tends to give off a bit of "stiff" vibe, but maybe I just wasn't able to pull of that wide A-stance. Battroid - in general my favourite mode for Valks, hence more details here: Give me back ball joints for the feet! The pivoting is lost once you retract the feet back to the correct position for this mode. Also you cannot rotate them forward only backwards. On mine, the left foot seems to be assembled slightly crooked The bending joint in the knee area seems looser to me now, after only two transformations. If you are not careful when posing/balancing, the thing will just flop backwards from the knee joint. Arms are a bit weak on this thing. The giant shoulder pauldrons are static and hinder movement. Also no double jointed arms - think VF-11 with these. Fisted hands look a bit small to me Those gun-thingies under the forearm should have had a backward slide mechanism so the hands have a bit more freedom Torso locks nice and tight Head does not sit on a ball joint, so no sideways tilting Over all proportions in Battroid look good, slight nit-pick would be that the nose-cone is too long [*]Transformation: Very easy and intuitive. I belong to the dying breed that actually read and follow manuals whenever they get a new product. But on this one I gave up after transforming to Gerwalk and just figured it out myself. The manual itself feels like it has a lot of filler for very simple steps, but I could be wrong as I am just judging by the pictures. [*]Other stuff: Lots of fail-safes, if something pops off, then just put it back on. The two vertical stabilizers can be pulled out, so can you have those canted outward if one prefers. [*]Annoyances: MISSILES!!! Exactly why was everybody craving for this!? If these things could be setup on a stand that make it look they are being fired, then that would make sense. Otherwise it's a feature that adds no value. [*]Appearance: Should have been Hikaru's!!! I mean the VFX variant is not aggravating or anything, but it is boring at the same time. Never played the game and never will, so there is no connection or association with this variant. Final comments: The toy is great and you are not doing anything wrong if you get it. That being said, only get it if you are absolute fan of the VF-4G or completionist. Otherwise skip it, because the price is just too steep for the casual collector. My disappointment would be the presentation of whole thing; everything feels so standard other than the fact that it carries the "web exclusive" moniker. Maybe I am putting too much weight on "exclusive", but they should have gone out of their way for some "extra goodies" in one way or another, e.g. box with artwork, or teamed up with Big West to give us a DVD showcasing some short but awesome VF-4G CGI action, or maybe as mentioned a stand, more pairs of hands, Gunpods, pilots etc.. Battroid comparisons:
  24. lechuck
    Nope, a central vertical stabilizer or antenna!?
  25. lechuck
    I agree, the balanced approach for nose, fuselage and cockpit on YF-30 is very welcomed.The overcompensating on all those direct predecessors never sat well with me either. I must admit this is a design that has got me geared from the start. That has not happened since the SW-XA1 Schneeblume. Battroid looks robust and streamlined, no kibble on legs and a head design that is more traditional and pleasing to the eye. I am anxious to find out whether this will be the first official Valk with a waist joint function in Battroid. The image shows a waist line and the Lego Gerwalk prototype displayed supposed left and right rotation. How many times have I picked up my VF-19 wanting to twist the upper half on way or the other...
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