Amped

ya what mayor wears eyeliner lol

BatMANUEL, that's who!

I made my wife laugh out loud when I pointed out to her that the guy playing the mayor also played Batmanuel in THE TICK... I kinda figured somebody in casting had a weird sense of humor!

Hmmmm.... I kinda dig the theory that the Colonials & Cylons landed on 'Krypton' (ie - the planet that is now the Asteroid Belt) or Mars... that would explain the constellations match. It would mean that the Galactica is in the 'right Church, wrong pew'... just a planet or two off from what we all know now as Earth. Of course this would fairly definitively place the series well in Earth's past (and thus make it more difficult to explain the 'All Along The Watchtower' bit) but I have to say I would be impressed as hell if the writers had the stones to incorporate such an oddball nod to the Ancient Astronaut vibe of the original series...

Ahhhh, the absence of Dee in that photo now makes sense of Leoben's cryptic statement to Roslin earlier in the series that 'Adama is a Cylon'. (This foreshadowing makes sense within the series when you consider the prophetic vision driving the Cylons).

Dee is now married to Lee, hence she is now an Adama... thus she is likely the remaining Cylon...just you wait 'n' see!

Word of caution on the Aquos. The older series, like the 62u and 72u series have banding issues. Apparently this has been corrected in the 64u series.

Indeed you are correct; sounds like banding was a problem with the older models. I have the 64U and its picture-perfect. If there was banding I'd be pissed, and rightly so... it'd be going right back to the store.

If you're budget minded but still want a nice set, I'd say look at the Sharp Aquas. They've had some hardware/quality control issues last year but their sets are nice and color reproduction and contrast ratios are very good. They tend to cost less than comparable samsung sets and way less than sony.

Just wanted to chime in on the Sharp Aquos. Its an amazing set, awesome contrast, very bright. 3HDMI inputs, USB, etc.... plenty of component jacks. It has an optional (on or off) Dynamic Contrast feature which is interesting & in some cases helps with maintaining detail within dark shadow areas... although it can prove a little irritating in movie scenes that toggle between light & dark rapidly, or often, thereby creating a bit of a strobing effect (in which case you can shut the feature off). I believe its the thinnest LCD in its size segment (at least for the 52") on the market at only 3.5" thick.

Anyhow, I snagged the 52" Aquos for just a hair over 2Gs during a mid-day 'unadvertised' (in-store) sale at Circuit City, about 900 off list. After much research I had narrowed my choices down to either Samsung or Philips as I headed out to hunt down a HD LCD. Ultimately, and somewhat surprisingly, when I arrived at the store the Sharp blew me away & compared very favorably to the Samsung (what I had considered, up to that point, to be the best of the lot).

Of course, for its size & picture quality, the price could not be beat... it may not seem like much, but 52" compared to 46" is a big freakin' difference! Even regular DVDs look phenom-amazing! HD... well thats a whole 'nother level of 'wow'! Well, suffice to say I think the Aquos is a beauty! I seriously wonder if I need to go to the movie theater anymore, now that I have my home theater set up...

Watch out on Philips Outlet, the refurbed stuff sounds iffy:

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Phili...ctronics_Outlet

I thought I caught a glimpse of a heavily armoured suit in the trailer.

Not only is that 'Iron Monger' (Obadiah Stane)... but I think that suit is probably the Iron Man Mark II armor. The silver 'garbage can' suit in the beginning of the trailer has already been identified as the MK I... while the Red & Gold version at the end of the trailer has been ID'd as the Mk III... So my guess is that Obadiah steals the Mk II suit & gets dubbed the Iron Monger by the press...

You might want to change the PEXV in the titles of your auctions to Anime V.

Thanks!

Howdy fellas!

I am clearing out huge tracts o' stuff to clear out space in my studio.

Up first is a ton of HOBBY JAPAN & other Japanese-language hobby modeling & anime magazines. All are in great shape. There is some really awesome reference materials for you modelers... or just amazing eye-candy for those who'd rather just go all googley-eyed at the impressive skills of the modelers profiled therein.

I also have posted my 1996 double gatefold vinyl release of TOOL's ÆNIMA, a great, hard-to-find item for music collectors.

Check it all out HERE.

I will be posting more stuff (books, music, toys, & models) as the weeks go by, so feel free to check this post regularily to see the latest & greatest.

BTW, I'm on the MW straight-shooters list, so bid with confidence. Thanks!

From AICN, First pix of the actual suit on set.

Looks good... though he seems a little short for a Stormtroo... I mean, er, Iron Man...

More pix from the original source site HERE.

Lottsa luck, however, as it seems every F'n fanboy on the East Coast has simultaneously decided to hammer that thread. The site doesn't actually seem to be down, but it takes like 10 re-loads to get it to come up. There is a video too...

I remember The Highwayman! I actually remember liking it as a kid, although I'm sure it would probably be groan-inducing now. But hey, any excuse to see Jane Badler, right?

I also recall, about 10 years or so ago, prob closer to 15 (ach!), whilst returning to the Motor City from a Windsor Ballet performance, seeing The Highwayman's tractor trailer thingamajig - complete with the helicopter bubble front end & all (minus the flame paint job) - crossing the Ambassador bridge from Windsor, Ontario over to Detroit, Michigan.

Musta been comin over to some event like Autorama or maybe a Comic Con... all I remember was me 'n' my buddies goin' WTF, isn' that...?!?

Huh.

The S4 finale marks an interesting retun to some of the paranoia that was present early on in the series after Sharon was revelaed to be a cylon & prior to Baltar's supposed Cylon test. Once humanity realized Cyclons came in humanoid flavors instead of just the standard Toaster style, everyone seemed paranoid that those around them, if not they themselves, might be cylons. Well, turns out that some of 'em were correct in their paranoia...

So... onto the 'final four-of-five...'

Well, initially, I thought that just 'cause the characters think they are cylons doesn't mean they are cylons.

However, then I find this enigmatic crap from RM that seems to confirm the ARE in fact cylons:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07085/770732-352.stm

Not sure how I feel about this, as it all seems rather random & a big deus-ex-machina-kinda-BS writer's somersault. It just feels rushed & poorly planed. Just as an example... Roslyn's PR hack has been something of a background character... now, all of a sudden, she's snoggin' Anders & has been revealed as a potentially pivital character? WTF? Weeeeeeak...

At any rate...

Remember the line way back in the series, when Leobon said 'Adama is a Cylon?' And we never did get any real payoff as to what made Lee so angsty after the Resurrection ship's destruction. I bet this still plays out. Emo-boy Lee is likely the fifth frakkin' Cylon, I suspect.

So... it appears the newly outed cylons have some connection to Earth... based on the Watchtower reference... although the fact that it was a new interpretation as opposed to either the 'definitive' Dylan or Hendrix versions places the exact earth era somewhat in question. The lyrics are rather archtypal, having both Tarot & mythic resonance, so the exact earth-era remains wide open to speculation, IMO.

I am intrigued, perplexed, & somewhat annoyed at this juncture of the series.

I kinda feel like seasons 2 & 3 have been a waste, however; damn near every character seems to be right back where they started.... sorta.

The Mini-series & Season 1 were some of the best Sci-fi around... Season 2 & 3 have both suffered from a lot of preachy &/ or pointless filler, IMO. I was actually disappointed to hear that Sci-Fi increased their order of episodes for Season 4. I'd rather they kept the Season short & tight... otherwise the writers seem to meander a bit too much. They seem to be makin' poo up along just for shock value. Oh well, I hope Season 4 wraps it all up nicely.

Despite some of my apparent criticism, don't get me wrong, tho... I'll likely stick around 'til the end. I just have no Fn clue where this series is headed.

Well, upon further thought, I figured that before I post the set of (10) 'Gumball' SD Gashapons to eBay, I'd offer them to MW members first.

The (10) figures consist of the following:

(1) Regult/ Battle Pod

(1) Gladiator/ Spartan Destroid

(1) Excaliber/ Tomahawk Destroid

(1) Glaug/ Officer Pod

(1) VF-1D Battroid

(1) Queadluun-Rau (Female Power Armor)

(1) VF-1 Gladiator

(1) VF-1 Fighter

(1) VF-1S Battroid

(1) VF-1J in GBP Armor

$60 (USD) shipped to US buyers. International buyers, please add $5 (USD).

First come, first served. If interest is lukewarm, I'll send 'em on to eBay, but I figured I'd give you folks first dibs. They are rather rare. Please refer to the attached pix to see what they look like...

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PS - I also have the SD Misa, Minmay, & Destroid Monster that go along with this collection and they are even more rare. I just need to figure out where in my friggin' studio I stored the damn things.

Anyhow, I'll post pix when I find 'em. They are available for $20 (USD) shipped to US buyers. Again: international buyers, please add $5 (USD).

We now return you to the regularly scheduled eBay programming...

The Macross Gashapons will be listed later tonite (Tuesday 12/5).... I pooped out posting! Its like a job away from my job!

Anyhow... lots more to come!

(Oh... & for those unfamiliar with me, I am on the MW Staright Shooters list!)

More posted over the weekend: JETFIRE ARMOR - complete G1 set in great shape! ...Votoms BLOODSUCKER, Giant Robo, Akira, Cy Girls, Iron Man, Band of Brothers DVD Set (Limited Ed. Tin)... with plenty more to come!

Tonite theres gonna be more of everything: DVDs, a poop-load of Gundam MSiAs, and a set of the very rare and sought-after Macross SD Gumball Gashapons... as well as whatevah else I can manage to post! Keep yer eyes peeled 'n' stay frosty!

More posted last night: Votoms Actic Gear, Giant Robo Diecast, Transformers...

Prices have been dropped on the Bandai 1/55 Valks. Also: if you use purchase them, let me know that you are a MacrossWorld member by letting me know your ID in an email & receive $5.00 (USD) off of shipping, international members included!

Should be more stuff going up tonight, so keep checkin'!

Next round of goodies is up... take a gander!

It's that most wonderful time of the year: I'm cleaning out the closets & paring down the collection!

Now that I'm married & my interests have changed *ahem*, there just isn't enough room for the swag any longer...

There is bound to be something for you or someone you know that would make a nice gift for the holidays (or just help round out your collection)!

Macross, Zoids, Gundam, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, Legos, automotive stuff, music, books DVD movies & box sets... lots & LOTS of stuff, some rare... all either brand new or exceedingly well-cared-for condition!

I'll update this thread as new items are posted (not all the above titles have their respective swag posted yet), so check back often, as I will be posting new goodies every day this week!

Here's the linky:

amp_chek's Auctions

Thanks for checkin' 'em out!

Dammit! ZOIDS! They're like the mob... you try to leave... but they pull you right back in!!!

Here's a nice review/ break down of the kit: http://www.zoidspoison.com/zoidstalk/tm.asp?m=16456

... and a preview of the upcoming Kotobukiya Command Wolf here: http://www.zoidspoison.com/zoidstalk/tm.asp?m=15209

Thanks for takin' the time to get the boards up 'n' runnin' again... surfing the web just ain't as fun without bein' able to pop onto the forums & see what's goin' on!

At this rate, I'm more worried about the script and plot than the designs, since that's really the glue that'll hold the film together or bring it crashing-down.

For what it's worth, I remember the same abysmal whigning when the BSG miniseries came out: legions of fans were scandalized by Starbuck being a broad and it seemed like there was no shortage of things to criticize... Flash-foreward two seasons, and people now worship the new BSG. Just goes to show that there are *some* instances where remakes are done right, and as far as I'm concerned, the verdict is still out on TF.

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The BSG reference doesn't hold up. We are not talking about Ronald Moore helming the TF 'reimagining'... its Michael 'Boom-Boom' Bay, Mr. 'Plot, what's that?' himself. That assclown only knows how to film stuff exploding onscreen... he doesn't have a narrative bone in his body. Rest assured, the movie will suck.

The first thing that came to mind when I saw the new robot designs was 'Robo Jox.' That is not a good thing. The second thing was: too gawd-dang much design-kibble. Also... not a good thing, IMO.

One last push to clear my closets!

I want to extend a $5.00 discount on shipping (international included) on all the remaining 1/55 Bandai Valks that I have for sale to any MacrossWorld member that is interested in them... send me a note via eBay with your MW member name & I will apply the discount prior to sending out an invoice.

Thanks!

I appreciate the advice, but no need to worry: I'm ice. All is good.

Wonderful work by Rohby, as always. I only wish his communication skills were a match for his modeling & finishing skills.

I for one am not pleased with his disappearing act and impersonation of a deaf-mute.

Working down the list or not, he's on my sh*t list for the appaling lack of communication he has engaged in, RE: the JM 2.0 abortion. He's not a gawd-d*mn charity, for pete's sake. Despite my obvious displeasure, I've been nothing but respectful in my communications to him. I expect some effort at a response.

In fact, I think I shall send yet another email... see if the boy has learned any customer service skills yet...