Alex Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm hoping that someone else can transform the Beagle with the head attached so that I don't have to go to the trouble of posting a video It takes a little finesse at first but I can do it now quite easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Yep, I got it transformed without removing the helmet. It's very tight, but it works. When you do it you can clearly see that they really tried their best to engineer it so it would do it, it's just extremely tight. I also have him posed right now in armor mode with the big gun attached to the shoulder armor (front end of bike) and him holding the expanded Gallant. Pretty cool! Vostok 7 Edited February 7, 2009 by Vostok 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyness Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Alex & Vostok You cute little pioneers ,,,shows us how it,s done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Alex & Vostok You cute little pioneers ,,,shows us how it,s done What I did was put the chest armor mostly in place and then carefully slide the head through the loop. Once you have it through you can click it into place on the back pegs, then put the shoulder armors into place. You just have to make sure the head is aligned properly as you push it through the loop but if you just carefully slide it through you will see how it's practically designed to go through like that. Just takes a few extra seconds of playing around with it and it works fine. I doubt I could re-write that to sound any less dirty. I would take a video but I suspect my wife took off with the video camera since she and the toddler are visiting grandma. Vostok 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.chogokin Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Okay just got my Beagle. I have 2 major complaints:- 1) Assembly of the Bike At first impression, the plastic feels bare as well as hollow. The general assembly of the bike is not very well done... Both halves of Stig's right arm guard are pinching on the red cloth and there is no way I can find a way to fix. The two halves of the gas tank is splitting at the seams near the seat and the seat cannot lock on tightly to it. Plastic halves of the forks at the front wheel and back are also splitting lightly at the seams. 2) Cloth material The cloth material quality is the worst kind of PVC cloth the red paint is already chipping and flaking on mine at some areas. They remind me of the PVC material that Toycom used to make clothing for the 1st GITS 1/6 Matoko Kusanagi figure... and that material has long melted and peeled it's pvc layer off. That's it! I not even gonna transform it to find out if there are more bad news. I'll take it back to my retailer for a better copy or a refund. Also, this is just a gut feeling... but what I take away from the whole product the moment I open the box is, Beagle is just Yamato with a different name. I would like that their involvement was just limited to the packaging, but unfortunately for me, the products feels like it's contracted to Yamato to make, or Beagle are using the same factory that Yamato used. Eitherway, I'm don't care. My future purchases with Beagle if there is ever any, will be based on offer bin prices or deep discounts. Edited February 7, 2009 by mr.chogokin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) What I did was put the chest armor mostly in place and then carefully slide the head through the loop. Once you have it through you can click it into place on the back pegs, then put the shoulder armors into place. You just have to make sure the head is aligned properly as you push it through the loop but if you just carefully slide it through you will see how it's practically designed to go through like that. Just takes a few extra seconds of playing around with it and it works fine. I doubt I could re-write that to sound any less dirty. I would take a video but I suspect my wife took off with the video camera since she and the toddler are visiting grandma. Vostok 7 Thank god someone else managed to do this. I didn't wanna be the only one and be doubted And since they only need to adjust the size by a fraction, can I suggest that SAVE pass that along to Beagle for the improvements on subsequent releases. Edited February 7, 2009 by Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yep, so you decided you would hate it, bought it, and hated it. I'm shocked. Your complaints are valid though, there are seams that seemed a little too wide to me and the cloth could be a lot better. I've been thinking about buying a burgundy leather jacket from a thrift store for a mod but that seems like too much work right now. Still, that was the best Ride Armor toy you ever touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yep, so you decided you would hate it, bought it, and hated it. I'm shocked. Your complaints are valid though, there are seams that seemed a little too wide to me and the cloth could be a lot better. I've been thinking about buying a burgundy leather jacket from a thrift store for a mod but that seems like too much work right now. Still, that was the best Ride Armor toy you ever touched. Don't know if anyone remembers the Beagle-esque figure I started a while back. I'm just going to buy a few of those suits and use those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.chogokin Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yep, so you decided you would hate it, bought it, and hated it. I'm shocked. Your complaints are valid though, there are seams that seemed a little too wide to me and the cloth could be a lot better. I've been thinking about buying a burgundy leather jacket from a thrift store for a mod but that seems like too much work right now. Still, that was the best Ride Armor toy you ever touched. Actually, I bought it before I decided I would hate it. The other thread to Beagle for realistic fixes was what I stumbled upon after my Beagle pre-order is shipped. Still, I don't know... I can get it changed to a better copy. I really want to believe what you said about it being the best ride armor I ever touched. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.chogokin Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Guys, maybe need some help here.. i dsicover my crotch area just started to tear off, is there any better way to mend this tear ? i was thinking of dismantling all the parts, but i was not very confident of doing it, since it costs me USD$230 just to get it.. Any gd suggestions?? After looking at my copy, I don't think that dismantling the parts just to fix the cloth tear is a recommended idea... also, I don't think it's the cloth, but the pvc layer of the cloth that's tearing. A better quality pvc cloth shouldn't be tearing like this! Looking at mine, the tear seem to be made worse when you put stig on a riding mode. So try not to spread his legs or do an extreme a stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i knew there would be some complaints but damn. i'm glad i skipped it and saved my money for strippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shun Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Another megahouse exclusive the black blowsperior tem: Variable Action Mospeada Black Blowsperior Height: 14cm Series: Genesis Climber Mospeada Maker: MegaHouse Retail price: 6,000 yen Release date: 11 February 2009 Info: MegaHobby Expo 2009 event exclusive. Item will also be available for online order after the event from 13 February onwards through Megatrea Shop. Credits to 'Tokyohunter' for translation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 HLJ has a megahouse "Dark" version on pre-order but the photo shown is of a Stick type. It is not listed with the rest of the megahouse "action figures" but under toys. If my defective memory serves, the only "dark" ride armor was for that camera girl near the end of the series. Sad, Megahouse needs to keep up with CM and release more than recolors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 That Blow Superior above is an event exclusive, the event is next week. The Dark Mospeada on HLJ is the black/white paint scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 After looking at my copy, I don't think that dismantling the parts just to fix the cloth tear is a recommended idea... also, I don't think it's the cloth, but the pvc layer of the cloth that's tearing. A better quality pvc cloth shouldn't be tearing like this! Looking at mine, the tear seem to be made worse when you put stig on a riding mode. So try not to spread his legs or do an extreme a stance. Could you take some snapshots of the damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.chogokin Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yes. Gimme some time as I don't have a good camera with me atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yes. Gimme some time as I don't have a good camera with me atm. ass to mouth? too much porn lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.chogokin Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yeah, she loves it when they all service there. So Gobotfool, here's a shot from my camera phone, the worst shot in porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Yeah, she loves it when they all service there. So Gobotfool, here's a shot from my camera phone, the worst shot in porn. My eyes! They burn!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 I just happen to be watching tv and saw this... dunno, maybe it'll help. For lazy guys like us that have no sewing skills... https://www.mightymendit.com/flare/next?tag=os|sm|go warning: annoying spokeperson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Blade Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I've seen that spokesman before. Is there anything Billy Mays isn't hocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Has anyone actually released the Shinobu (videographer girl) Ride Armor yet? I thought CMs had one in the works, but in the flurry of show exclusives and delayed product over the last quarter I've lost track. I'd like to get one, even if they're a little rickety. EDIT - Duh - answered my own question via eBay and YahooJP. So, CMs Shinobu "Dark Bartley" is out. Any reviews? How bad is it? Is Megahouse planning one as well? If so, what's the ETA? Edited February 9, 2009 by AcroRay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Has anyone actually released the Shinobu (videographer girl) Ride Armor yet? I thought CMs had one in the works, but in the flurry of show exclusives and delayed product over the last quarter I've lost track. I'd like to get one, even if they're a little rickety. EDIT - Duh - answered my own question via eBay and YahooJP. So, CMs Shinobu "Dark Bartley" is out. Any reviews? How bad is it? Is Megahouse planning one as well? If so, what's the ETA? Both versions of the CM's Bartley are fiddly. Check out Jenius' review a couple of pages back (use search). However, between the two, Shinobu's armor seems a bit tighter around the joints compared to Fuke's. If you have collected the first 2 CM's (Stick and Ley), then you have the means for a quick fix. Basically, swap the retaining screws for the slide locks on the boy's bikes for the girls'. Long explanation in previous posts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I don't have either CMs Stig or Ray, and wasn't planning on picking them up (unless I score one dirt cheap). I was just curious about the Shinobu in particular. Since I'm a both a videographer and a Mospeada fan, I was hoping to add her to my cubicle collection at the studio. They're going kind of cheap at YahooJP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah, I'm going to update my Fuke review at some point with pics from Shinobu, I've been working on it lately. Shinobu seemed a bit better to me than Fuke but still a long way from great. In the meantime, I just put up a post on Maia's Shadow Chronicle's Alpha, here's a sample pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ow. That's worse than I imagined. My Aoshima (which I bought just after they were released) finally succumbed to his arthritis and the hands (BOTH) crumbled on the same day. Which is kinda of sweet in a way. The left couldn't live without the right. Apart from that though, the Aoshima has survived numerous drops and lived to fly another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I was thinking about this for awhile, but it is possible to stick some gundam hands that fit into the sockets of the Toynami or Aoshima legioss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I was thinking about this for awhile, but it is possible to stick some gundam hands that fit into the sockets of the Toynami or Aoshima legioss? Well, on mine there are no sockets as the that part came away with the hands. All that's left is the piece that rotates. I'm actualy going to steal the hands off my CM's Tread as i'll be leaving that transformed once I get the Aoshima or Toynami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 In the meantime, I just put up a post on Maia's Shadow Chronicle's Alpha, here's a sample pic: Ouch jenius ... a shame. Nice review though ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sil80jdm Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 hey guys, do any of you know if the cms jonathan wolfe set come with 2 figures a green soldier and jonathan wolfe or just the wolfe man? i been looking at figures and its called figure "set" and shows a green soldier and the purple wolfe and im just confused because they like to trick us with the boxes.. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 DRONE!!! http://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/digitamin/ya78.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF5SS Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 God damnit. Why are they making that. I wanted that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 DRONE!!! http://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/digitamin/ya78.html Is that CMs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizman Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yup that is CM's, I may actually buy that seeing as how I skipped on the dark legioss. Its a shame that the gun still shoots into the cockpit in fighter mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yup that is CM's, I may actually buy that seeing as how I skipped on the dark legioss. Its a shame that the gun still shoots into the cockpit in fighter mode. I like the look of this things, but overall really prefer the Toynami fighter sculpt to the CMs. Too bad, Toynami will never make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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