miriya Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I wouldn't get this figure, but I wouldnt mind getting a VB-6 with Ranka tampoed on the side. Me too! That Monster is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Hopefully Bandai's MacF VB-6 will be better than Yamato's attempt. Needs more gerwalk posability, fewer giant gaps, better detailed arms, and some badass lineart-accurate armor! Although at this rate, we're all going to have to build it from a model kit if they try to DXify the Koenig. lol. Edited January 28, 2009 by Cent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Hopefully Bandai's MacF VB-6 will be better than Yamato's attempt. Needs more gerwalk posability, fewer giant gaps, better detailed arms, and some badass lineart-accurate armor! Although at this rate, we're all going to have to build it from a model kit if they try to DXify the Koenig. lol. I'm starting to think that Bandai just packed a lot of money into sponsoring the show and the toys are basically supposed to be a cheap after-thought meant to get that money back as quickly and cheaply as possible. I hold no ill grudge against Bandai if that's the case. I'm glad they sponsored such a wonderful anime. I'm also glad they did the models for people like me instead of totalyl not caring. I don't believe that they'll make a good Monster. I'm expecting the Quarter to be crap. I think every DX toy they make for Frontier is going to be crap. That's life. And I love Ranka Pete Mr. Lingerie Edited January 28, 2009 by VFTF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin3060 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) I'm starting to think that Bandai just packed a lot of money into sponsoring the show and the toys are basically supposed to be a cheap after-thought meant to get that money back as quickly and cheaply as possible. I hold no ill grudge against Bandai if that's the case. I'm glad they sponsored such a wonderful anime. I'm also glad they did the models for people like me instead of totalyl not caring. I don't believe that they'll make a good Monster. I'm expecting the Quarter to be crap. I think every DX toy they make for Frontier is going to be crap. That's life. And I love Ranka Pete Mr. Lingerie That's wayy too negative and even a little illogical, IMO. After spending so much on sponsoring and buying the rights to the show, Bandai is obviously going to want to milk it for all it's worth. And face it, with CAD and CNC, making an anime-accurate DX model is probably not much harder than the chunky monkey they actually produced-- they proved this with their model kit. However, the vast majority of Bandai's customers are young children and their parents, not fans like the people on this board. All this young children (and especially their parents) won't buy a 200 dollar toy that has complex transformation and comes with lots of sharp pokey parts for them to poke their eyes out-- they want something they can smash against the wall and come out ok. The next biggest group of Bandai customers would probably be the Gundam modellers-- these people are more discerning about anime accuracy, and don't mind the complex assembly process required, hence the vast difference in looks between the model kit and the DX. It's just the free market at work, Pete! All of us aren't the primary target customerr for Bandai, unlike Yamato, so Bandai has to cater for a different audience! Cent: I would dearly like Bandai to come up with a 1/100 (if 1/60 is too big) Konig Monster-- it would go nicely with their VF100s line! Edited January 28, 2009 by edwin3060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'd love for bandai to tackle the 1/100 konig as well. I'm terribly disappointed in yamato's offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN_MARINE Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 i want a hi-res image of the original nose art. so i can make stickers or decals for my yamato koenig. in case bandai doesn't make their own koenig. a custom painted toy is better than no toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 All this young children (and especially their parents) won't buy a 200 dollar toy that has complex transformation and comes with lots of sharp pokey parts for them to poke their eyes out-- they want something they can smash against the wall and come out ok. But the children and their parents WILL buy a 100 dollar toy that is ugly, fat, has crooked lasers, can't stand properly in Gerwalk mode, has a pilot that looks like a booger hanging from a two year old's nose, doesn't have poseable fingers, can't store its' shield anywhere, need an erection to be attached to its' back in order to hold its' gunpod in gerwalk mode (thereby making it also look ridiculous from behind) and has metal screws with the durability of toothpicks? I never understood that logic. However - I suppose you're right. Supreme Movie Transformers Bumblebee was equally retarded - yet parents paid for it and kids loved it - even though it cost obscene money for the low quality it had. Same with BM Supreme Cheetor. By "obscene money" I mean comparatively speaking - when you could get something far more beautiful, with better details, quality etc etc for pretty much the equivalent. But that's just me... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm not a fan of the DX, but I can understand that young children don't really care for the qualities this forum demands. I would not be so harsh on the shoulder screw issue either... Then again, when I buy toys for kids under 13, I would expect them to be under $60.. >_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 As usual, Cent, you (like other people often do) manage to make my point for me in one sentence... whereas I need about a paragraph - and it still comes out incoherent But that really was basically my point. The DX is priced like an up-market collectible but made like it was supposed to compete with Megazords for the attention of little kids... yet somehow at the same time pretend to appeal to "collectors" (because ooo ...it's "1:60 scaled" and ...ooo...it is more precise than a megazord"...or something....) I'm probably being unfair to the DX - but I was expecting more - although - I am happy we got the models. Can't wait to get mine Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrossnake Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 It is a nice figure. Just I don't like Ranka showing off too much skin... however let's hope Bandai will do a 1/60 Kong Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 It is a nice figure. Just I don't like Ranka showing off too much skin... however let's hope Bandai will do a 1/60 Kong Monster. I'm a little confused, why are we talking about Bandai making a 1/60 scale konig Monster when this is a thread for a Megahouse 1/8 scale Ranka figure? after this comes out, Megahouse better make a sheryl fig, and she'd better be cast off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I'm a little confused, why are we talking about Bandai making a 1/60 scale konig Monster when this is a thread for a Megahouse 1/8 scale Ranka figure? after this comes out, Megahouse better make a sheryl fig, and she'd better be cast off. don't like the figure but like the art -> someone wants a high res of the art -> someone would like the high res art for a sticker for a custom konig -> someone would rather bandai just make one instead of having to make a custom -> someone agrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 It will also come with a background stand. pretty cool she gets the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I'd KILL for a "Saggitarius 9PM" Sheryl with removable hat and captains uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I'd KILL for a "Saggitarius 9PM" Sheryl with removable hat and captains uniform. uhhm mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Just I don't like Ranka showing off too much skin Well, to be fair, I think that is the only instance in Frontier where Ranka "shows of skin" - and to my eye, she isn't showing off skin, she's showing off curves Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin3060 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Given how well the DX is selling, I'd say Bandai succeeded. Eugimon: An expensive way would be to find one of those VF-25F w/Ranka decal sheets and use that, since they have that exact nose art on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think this is the HLJ pre-order listing for this figure. http://www.hlj.com/product/MEG71198 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrossnake Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think this is the HLJ pre-order listing for this figure. http://www.hlj.com/product/MEG71198 So MegaHouse is releasing 1/8 Klan Klan and Ranka figure. Hopefuly, Sheryl with captains uniform will be next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Crosses fingers for Sheryl flightsuit version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 well here's a ebay auction with a nice clear pix of ranka: Ranka Auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 BUY IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syn13 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I hope Megahouse does something similar to the Queen's Blade figures minus the nudity. All the Queen's figures had removable clothes thus would be perfect for Sheryl's concert look. Skipping one this Ranka for now, I already have the 1/8 Megahouse Klan Klein Micron version and the Premium Lottery Ichiban Kuji set of 3 coming out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I hope Megahouse does something similar to the Queen's Blade figures minus the nudity. All the Queen's figures had removable clothes thus would be perfect for Sheryl's concert look. Skipping one this Ranka for now, I already have the 1/8 Megahouse Klan Klein Micron version and the Premium Lottery Ichiban Kuji set of 3 coming out... I hope they do Sheryl like the queens blade Figures including the nudity, my Queen's Blade Nanael is awesome. I love Megahouse products but I'm skipping this and the micro Klan, I'm not into loli and I alread put down for the ichiban klan. I'm crossing my fingers for a Sheryl, and Grace (flight suit grace) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Very nice But what does the OP in the heart stand for? Operation? Optimus Prime? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 don't like the figure but like the art -> someone wants a high res of the art -> someone would like the high res art for a sticker for a custom konig -> someone would rather bandai just make one instead of having to make a custom -> someone agrees. Let me rephrase it a little bit: don't like the figure but like the art -> someone wants a high res of the art -> someone would like the high res art for a sticker for a custom konig -> yamato könig sucks -> someone would rather bandai just make one instead of having to make a custom -> bandai 1/60 DX vf-25 sucks -> a 1/60 yamato vf-25 will self destruct -> bandai 1/100 vf-25 is better -> bandai should do 1/100 könig -> bandai makes kiddy toys -> fan A doesn't like castor wheels -> fan B doesn't like imploding shoulders -> fan C hates robotech -> fan D hates toynami -> toynami's Thread is the best thing since sliced bread -> CM's alpha/beta is better -> it's called legioss/tread you moron!!! -> but robotech was the spearhead of anime in the western world!!! -> Agent ONE is awesome -> Agent ONE gets banned -> Agent ONE returns to Macrossworld -> you are off topic -> STFU -> what is STFU? -> Graham "please stay on topic guys" -> someone agrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN_MARINE Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 what does the OP in the heart stand for? i think it's supposed to be "up" instead of op. if you look at the whole thing with the background head on, it says "call up monster girl" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repiv_Onex Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) i think it's supposed to be "up" instead of op. if you look at the whole thing with the background head on, it says "call up monster girl" I'm not sure, but my personal interpret for the whole Art is "Call Ranka(Ranka Picture) Monster Girl". And the "OP" simply is an one-eyed monster sticking out its tongue, just like the normal : P but from a monster. Edited February 7, 2009 by Repiv_Onex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 that's stretching it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm not sure, but my personal interpret for the whole Art is "Call Ranka(Ranka Picture) Monster Girl". And the "OP" simply is an one-eyed monster sticking out its tongue, just like the normal : P but from a monster. Wow... I thought I was a loony... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm not sure, but my personal interpret for the whole Art is "Call Ranka(Ranka Picture) Monster Girl". And the "OP" simply is an one-eyed monster sticking out its tongue, just like the normal : P but from a monster. pete, please give this man back his account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Display at MegaHobby Expo 2009 Source: http://blog.hobbystock.jp/report/2009/02/tp0102.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Display at MegaHobby Expo 2009 Source: http://blog.hobbystock.jp/report/2009/02/tp0102.html the engrish on the background is so damn distracting, every time I see a pic of it my eyes go strait to the O and thing "dammit, that should be a U" and more off topic, why is it that all the IM@S figures have really bad facial expressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) I'm guessing its not something a little paint can fix. Hopefully they'll fix it before they tampo it over a VB-6 And I don't think her expression is bad. If I were to be picky, I'd say that her mouth seems to be a little off, causing her cheeks to look a little swollen... but otherwise it's just fine. Edited February 10, 2009 by Cent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm guessing its not something a little paint can fix. Hopefully they'll fix it before they tampo it over a VB-6 And I don't think her expression is bad. If I were to be picky, I'd say that her mouth seems to be a little off, causing her cheeks to look a little swollen... but otherwise it's just fine. actually I was going off topic and talking about the Idol master figures shown on the web page. http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_pa...41ilal9vhvvhe22 I want to like this figure, but the face just kills it. on another note, I love the little chara fortune figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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