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After watching the movie last night I have to admit the movie turned out far more awesome that I thought it would be. Star trek was never a heavy action saga, star trek also wasn't that emotional when it came to the characters personal feeling toward their circumstances and each other... This is a good change of pace from the original and I found the character reaction to be far more realistic than in the previous series. I'd prefer if this new saga stayed a movie series rather than a live action TV show. That should keep things fresh and interesting, not to mention it was a good idea to change the main events of the original story to what it is now instead of a simple reboot. There is good potential for a rich new storyline for the saga the way it is now.

I hate to admit it but the inner geek in me is itching to see this new installment... and yes I am a star trek fan but im no fanatic when it comes to the shows... I used to watch the original series and next gen on occasions but I was never a diehard fan... What appealed to me was wisdom and philosophy portrayed throughout the series and movies... It was sci-fi that made you think about what it means to be human... It also had a strong theme of racial tolerance and acceptance to society to a degree and embraced variety in ppl and cultures.

Last Action Hero was a pretty corny flick as well... Probably one of arnolds worst movies... possibly worse than eraser as well...

LMAO what a cheesy cover... it just bleeds B-movie... I've seen some films that weren't so good but i'd say johnny pnemonic is the worst science fiction movie I have ever seen... Not only is it one of Keanu Reeves first movies it was also a major flop in the box office as well. LOL his mind was a storage device that can only hold up to 160GBs?! Thats a low budget HD drive these days...

Although I still think the movie will turn out well I really don't like some of the design choices that were made to some of the transformers... mainly the decepticons... Devastator looks like a stringy giant ape... Starscream still looks kinda lame IMO even now. If some of them looked a little more humanoid I could probably take the movie more seriously... Alot of ppl complain about the first movie's plot which was pretty simple but I think that's a good thing... I don't watch these movies for the plot. I mainly watch them for the SFX and realistic robot battles. That's the real draw of this film as it is a homage to the original G1 series. The story is also similar to the original G1 saga.

So far I think the toy looks great from what I see. Articulation is waay better than the recent DX bandai line... Although the toy doesn't contain the extra parts I still think it's a very nice piece regardless. This will be on my to buy list for awhile though.

That's good to hear. I'll probably pick one up later this year... Too many releases this year and I only have so much to spend.

I really do want to get the fast packs for the alto dx figure but I don't think it justifies a purchase price of 100 dollars U.S to get it... If I can ever find it for a reasonable price id get it but for now i'll have to pass

Yeah this is a very real threat but I highly doubt it'll affect the shipment of toys and goods other than agricultural products and livestock... This whole flu epidemic came so fast that it caught ppl off guard... Even top health officials don't fully know how to stop it from spreading and what the exact causes are. All that's known is that it is transmitted like a cold virus and human or animal contact causes it to spread. There's no sound evidence that the flu can lie dormant and incubated for a long period of time.

LMAO man... I'm gonna wait a few month's on this release to see if there is a reissue that addresses this heat shield issue... That seems to be a common practice with yamato products... They know there will always be ppl willing to buy up all the lemons in the first release... It's kinda like beta testing software except you have to pay for all the content...

Hmm... After looking at that heat shield the way it sits over the cockpit it doesn't look very appealing ne more... The fact that the heat shield does not appear to lock in place is a major deal breaker for me. I really do hope this is an isolated case or that there has been a last minute fix in the production... That heat shield is an eyesore, especially for a 200 dollar toy...

I just got my RVF-25 DX in today and its the most sturdy built valk I have ever owned... It seems like the newer molds are getting better every month. My VF-25G has loose fitting and floppy armor parts while the RVF I have seems more well built and is able to hold the armor pieces in place even with some movement. The joint's on my RVF-25 are also a lot tighter than ne of the other dx valks I have. So far I haven't had a problem with the locking peg disengaging when transforming the toy... Everything fits pretty snug.

To tell you the truth I have been having some dryness and itching all over my body lately but no one else in my family is experiencing the same symptoms... I think its most likely due to seasonal allergies... I am very allergic to pollen and certain dust particles from plants that blossom during the spring and summer seasons. Over the years my allergies have gotten better but I still get irritated from time to time. Dry itchy skin isn't all that uncommon, most ppl can deal with it as long as they have some allergy meds.

I think a new ZOE would be a great idea and a real treat to all the otaku mecha fanboys out there. Both games were great but I would prefer if they made a sequel. It should have some vague tie ins with the gradius universe as well like ZOE 2 did. It would be great if you can explore other planets and expand the world of ZOE to other galaxies all together, that would make a truly epic game in the mecha genre.

Your condition is most likely related to a dust concern or allergy to a certain chemical in the air... I suggest you vacuum and wipe down whatever area you feel itchy around. It would be a good idea to clean your surroundings at least once a week to see if things will improve. Goodluck.

The first playable demo for final fantasy XIII came out recently in japan for the PS3 heres some footage... http://www.gametrailers.com/player/48174.html

I don't necessarily hate the 1/48's I still admire them for their sheer size and robust appearance. They stand out in my collection and that's what ppl notice first when they see it they always point out the giant 1/48 in my room. While the smaller 1/60 doesn't really draw much attention due to its modest size. Still I prefer the 1/60 v2 mainly for their lineart accuracy and increased mobility. It is very hard for me to make the 1/48 hold its gunpod with both arms as their isn't enough movement with the arms. Still although the price of 1/48 has gone down considerably from now on im gonna invest in v2's for the most part because im getting a better figure overall for almost the same price as a 1/48.

These collectibles appeal to a niche audience at best. Its not like transformers that sells tons of units worldwide at a very cheap price... Which are also made of the same made of the same materials as a standard yamato valk most of the time. The price of these figures will likely stay very high because there aren't a whole lot of macross fans out there worldwide that would buy these pieces even at a lower price... So to compensate for the lack of demand a small amount is produced and sold at a premium so that the company makes some kind of profit for all their hard work getting it on store shelves. It also takes a large amount of money to run a business these days so if the fans want yamato to continue to make new products they'll be willing to fork over the extra cash if need be. Novaflo you also said that the 1/48 valks are now cheaper than they used to be but isn't that the case for all older products? The 1/48's are fading out of production now that the new 1/60 v.2s are out... Yamato is not going to continue to make an outdated product that no longer has much of a customer base anymore. Would you pay the price of a brand new PS3 for a PS2? I know I wouldn't and as far as I'm concerned the 1/60 VF-1 line is superior to the 1/48 version in nearly every way and is worth the money IMO.

Frankly I don't think I've seen enough anime to make a definite choice for what I think is the best anime of all time... It just depends on what you like really... Alot of ppl I know say that evangelion is supposedly the greatest story of all time... It was a break through for anime which featured alot of religious overtones and philosophies about the origin of life and where it came from and where humanity is going but it isn't the best action series of all time for sure... I'm a big U.C gundam nut so for mecha action and fight scenes I'd say gundam 08th MS is my personal favorite. The next obvious choice is most of the macross series (excluding macross 7). For apocalyptic action I'd say fist of the north star. Comedy? well I haven't seen too many satire anime's... But I really liked GTO and found it pretty funny although it did have its weird moments.

Well if your wife really is that irritated over your collection the best thing to do would be to sell anything that you or her feels will take up too much space... This should also give you some extra money that you can use for an emergency or things you really need atm... All I can say is that once you become a father your life should be devoted not only to your wife but to your kids also... Keeping a healthy family relationship is more important than anything these days because there is so little love in this world and that is one of the few outlets you have. If you want to keep a few things for a small collection I see nothing wrong with that but if you feel you have a little too much excess it wouldn't hurt to sell a few things IMO... NE way goodluck with your baby and all...

Hey man at least you don't live all the way in the U.S East coast region... I paid 40 USD for EMS shipping for my VF-25G... Although I get the toy alot sooner I'd rahter pay half the amount for SAL even if I have to wait over two weeks... I wish HLJ offered cheaper shipping on these items.

I dunno about that... I still find the VF-1 to be slightly more finicky and difficult to deal with and I hate moving that thin metal swingbar around... I always feel like I'm gonna break it if I apply too much force. The dx really doesn't have many breaking points that are essential to transformation and flipping out the torso is so much easier IMO.

Nice collection there graham. I'd really like to find those cms macross figurines really cheap but they cost way more than what their worth IMO. I have to admit gerwalk mode doesn't look very impressive with the current dx line. On the model kit it looks nice because movement is a lot better and proportions are lineart accurate. These are best displayed as a battroid or fighter.

LMAO for every episode that had ne progress or substance there were always 12 episodes of worthless dialogue and bragging... I think dbz could make a good 60 episodes without all the useless stalemate talking episodes that is so prevalent in the current dbz series.

LMAO this shows how seriously hollywood takes anime movies... First they butchered dragonball now this lol. The movie will probably have multiple musical scenes just like all the other great disney classic films... That is if this movie ever comes out...