Save Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 over rated? Oh come one the original Japanese version isn't the easiest thing to watch. As far as design goes the show is tops, but how the show actually played out was a bit boring. I rather watch the RT version which even I'm more fond of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einherjar Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) Oh come one the original Japanese version isn't the easiest thing to watch. As far as design goes the show is tops, but how the show actually played out was a bit boring. I rather watch the RT version which even I'm more fond of. It must make people wish sometimes that a real Mospeada sequel would get made these days to take advantage of the toys' popularity rather than the universe(s) surrounding them. Edited August 11, 2009 by Einherjar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Sorry to hear that you're having issues Cory. If it does get to the point that the balcony option seems overwhelmingly attractive, please do us all a favor and send me a PM first (I mean this sincerely). +1 to this. I wouldn't mind a Ray. I love my Beagle and wouldn't mind having a friend for it! Vostok 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh come one the original Japanese version isn't the easiest thing to watch. As far as design goes the show is tops, but how the show actually played out was a bit boring. I rather watch the RT version which even I'm more fond of. I just wasn't sure if you really meant over rated or if you mistyped because you're such a fan. Not that the statement is invalid. It's hard for me to think of it so since it wasn't really a hit even in Robotech terms. In RT terms it still pales under the shadow of the Macross Saga, not as much as Southern Cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilermo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) Seriously, right now I'm about two seconds away from pitching the whole thing off my balcony and watching explode into a billion pieces. Sorry to hear about that, I had the same problem when i did it the first time. It took me 45 minutes and it felt floppy. Almost everyone transforms these wrong the first time(s). It was nog untill transforming it for like the 5th time that i finaly got everything right. Than it became a pretty sturdy toy. completely tranforming it nog takes 10-15 minutes. You'll get the hang of it. Gillermo, awesome pics. You must have a very understanding girlfriend. She sounds like a keeper. I do actually, she likes these things too even though she's not a fan or anything. It's a lot tougher having a girl that hates these things (had to get rid of that one). I'm keeping this one So how much would you guys pay for this now? Mospeada Complete Art Works review is up. 40 bucks max, the new Beta's have made the old ones absolete for me I just wasn't sure if you really meant over rated or if you mistyped because you're such a fan. Not that the statement is invalid. It's hard for me to think of it so since it wasn't really a hit even in Robotech terms. In RT terms it still pales under the shadow of the Macross Saga, not as much as Southern Cross. I liked the new generation more that the macross saga when i was a kid. Liked the mecha better too. Edited August 11, 2009 by gilermo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemax151 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The overglue is common, CMs glued the hell out of 'em after everyone broke the first editions visors off... because of that you don't hear many people breaking Yellow's so it's a bummer you had the misfortune. I'm not sure I follow on the misalignment but something definitely does look misaligned there. You can check out the review on my site for pictures of how it should look to see if you can figure out the problem spot.I actually tried looking at your pictures before I posted here but nothing was really angled where I could tell if it was similar. Basically if you're looking at the front end the right headlight and cowl section sticks out farther than the left. In addition to that the right fork is rubbing against the shoulder armor portion and straight out of the package it has already rubbed a noticeable groove into it. As of now I'm working with the seller as they have offered to replace it. IMO someone not necessarily the seller had already handled and damaged this figure. The plastic tray had noticeably been retaped and at first I didn't think the windscreen was even in the package. It had some how worked it's way into the motorcycle chassis near the engine and fell out when I picked the bike up. Still the irony is I only really needed it to look good in bike mode to display with the trading figures that are coming out and I got this hassle. I get the impression that those who describe MOSPEADA as overrated are mostly upset/disappointed with how episodic it seems at times. That's totally understandable as it doesn't really develop the overall earth reclamation effort too much and then *bam* you're at the end of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) So after some very unfan-like growling and complaining (and several circuits around the room) I managed to get it back to bike mode. Hooray! Now it's sitting on my table in all it's wheeled glory, taunting me. I can hear it now with it's little voice: "You suuuuck! Jenius transforms us with ease *snicker*. What's that? Giving up already? Mwa ha!" ... or maybe I should lay off the caffiene as soon as I wake up... Nah, the balcony time has passed. My problem is that I get halfway through a complex transformation and have to fight to keep interested in finishing it. I ran into the same problem with the Beta Fighter, but that toy is much larger and has fewer fiddly pieces to deal with. Edited August 11, 2009 by CoryHolmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I think that's the first proof of the red Tread I have ever seen. Nobody tell Carl... he might have to fly off to Japan with a suitcase full of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I think that's the first proof of the red Tread I have ever seen. Nobody tell Carl... he might have to fly off to Japan with a suitcase full of money. Yep, lends credibility to those odd rumors floating around the interwebs. How long now until one pops up on Ebay or Yahoo Japan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Ah-HAH!!! Victory is mine! Victory is mine! *does a ridiculous victory dance* Suck it, toy! Suck iiiiiiit! *ahem* I'm pleased to report that I have sucessfully transformed this toy to battloid mode. That Collection DX review really did help with my one stickling point, which was the kick-stand. I knew that was my problem but I had no idea how to fix it until I saw it done for me. After that, my only problems were that the right side of the toy had insanely tight tolerances, in so far as almost being outside of each mating pieces' tolerance. Seriously, I had to shave down the thigh peg and widen the hole for it to plug into (and even then it was a tight fit), and the right chest armour/sensor bay won't stay plugged in and pops out at the slightest breeze. And that sideways skew still screws things up, though the groin-piece and groin-hook kinda hold it all together, except during the aforementioned breeze. The figure joints are also so tight that I was afraid to bend them lest I break them, and as soon as I got a pose that darned right side popped free. Fortunatly it's not that visible, so I'm going to leave it just as it is. All in all, this is an awesome toy that's fiddly enough that I think I'd sooner buy a second one to display in motorcycle mode than attempt this beastly conversion again anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwmwww Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I think that's the first proof of the red Tread I have ever seen. Nobody tell Carl... he might have to fly off to Japan with a suitcase full of money. WOW!!! I knew my ears were burning for a reason. Yes, this is the first solid proof I've seen. I've heard stories of green Treads and Shadow Treads and Legioss in this same line by Gakken but I've never got any photo graphic proof. The person I bought my Gakken Tread from said he has seen the red one with his own eyes and he had planned on buying it himself if I had bought a second blue one from him. I never did. Though I did get pictures of his second blue Tread he was never able to get me a picture of the red one. And as much as I'd LOVE to have this with the economy as it is right now I could use a suitcase full of money more. Anyone translated the text on that page yet? I'd love to know what it says about the red Tread. And what is the best way to pick up this book? I *HAVE* to get myself a copy. Any mention (or better yet pictures) of a green or shadow Tread (and Legioss) in it? Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilermo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 All in all, this is an awesome toy that's fiddly enough that I think I'd sooner buy a second one to display in motorcycle mode than attempt this beastly conversion again anytime soon That is exactly what i did. got two beagle's and two MPC cyclone's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akim Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 WOW!!! I knew my ears were burning for a reason. Yes, this is the first solid proof I've seen. I've heard stories of green Treads and Shadow Treads and Legioss in this same line by Gakken but I've never got any photo graphic proof. The person I bought my Gakken Tread from said he has seen the red one with his own eyes and he had planned on buying it himself if I had bought a second blue one from him. I never did. Though I did get pictures of his second blue Tread he was never able to get me a picture of the red one. And as much as I'd LOVE to have this with the economy as it is right now I could use a suitcase full of money more. Anyone translated the text on that page yet? I'd love to know what it says about the red Tread. And what is the best way to pick up this book? I *HAVE* to get myself a copy. Any mention (or better yet pictures) of a green or shadow Tread (and Legioss) in it? Carl http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...st&p=773124 Just add hlj... akim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwmwww Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...st&p=773124 Just add hlj... I got a copy on the way. Thanks akim. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesonme78 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) ID number:1478.. reporting for duty... Sorry if blurry.... could not find the strike a pose section ... wonder where it went to... anyways a shadow beta is confirmed on the way, i had taken a look the manual, and in the end the shadow beta is showcases as the next beta to be coming out... Edited August 12, 2009 by eyesonme78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Blade Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 That's a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 ID number:1478.. reporting for duty... Sorry if blurry.... could not find the strike a pose section ... wonder where it went to... anyways a shadow beta is confirmed on the way, i had taken a look the manual, and in the end the shadow beta is showcases as the next beta to be coming out... Looks great. Love the little red sensor of the Beta head poking up! I just got my green Alpha from someone here on MW, preparing for the arrival of my matching green Beta. This Alpha seems pretty tight, especially compared to my red version. One thing I noticed on this release - did they add little crotch pegs that lock into the back of the calves in fighter mode? Don't remember those on my blue and red. Tempted to change mode to battloid to see how these pegs look but I'm not sure I want to change modes on these MPC Alphas much . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 ID number:1478.. reporting for duty... Sorry if blurry.... could not find the strike a pose section ... wonder where it went to... anyways a shadow beta is confirmed on the way, i had taken a look the manual, and in the end the shadow beta is showcases as the next beta to be coming out... http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...l=strike+a+pose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilermo Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 The red Alpha i got this week was number 3050. What's up with that? I thought they would be further along the line by now. Does anyone have an Alpha over 5000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesonme78 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Looks great. Love the little red sensor of the Beta head poking up! I just got my green Alpha from someone here on MW, preparing for the arrival of my matching green Beta. This Alpha seems pretty tight, especially compared to my red version. One thing I noticed on this release - did they add little crotch pegs that lock into the back of the calves in fighter mode? Don't remember those on my blue and red. Tempted to change mode to battloid to see how these pegs look but I'm not sure I want to change modes on these MPC Alphas much . . . I had change modes on the alpha for many times, but i exercise great cautions while changing mode, kinda made me look like a surgeon when i change modes.. hahaha.. can't exert too much force or be impatient...but for the crotch pegs i think they have added something.. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...l=strike+a+pose Thanks EXO, i went browsing through the whole section of anime or science fiction and i could not find it!! i think maybe my browser is having problem, or my eyes are haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesonme78 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 The red Alpha i got this week was number 3050. What's up with that? I thought they would be further along the line by now. Does anyone have an Alpha over 5000? Mine's less then 5000 also... i wonder did toynami repeat those numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Try this link: http://anymoon.com/blog/2009/01/07/the-gre...ece-conspiracy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 A question for those who attended the SDCC: Did Toynami said anything about the release date of the "improved" Maia Sterling Alpha? I'm curious to see how that one comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) Nothing at all (edit- from Toynami). Tommy mentioned that they were expecting one out but said he hadn't heard anything on a release date. Edited August 14, 2009 by jenius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 When exactly is the Aoshima Beta due out? Two retailers have told me two conflicting dates. One said that it had already been released and one told me that it was due this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 When exactly is the Aoshima Beta due out? Two retailers have told me two conflicting dates. One said that it had already been released and one told me that it was due this month. All three were released a week or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) FYI: GI Joe has its own version of the cyclone coming out: G.I. Joe Cycle Armor with Ashiko. Just announced at JoeCon. Edited August 15, 2009 by Vermillion21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyness Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Bike mode looks hot,armor mode not so hot, reminds me of Bubblegum Crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilermo Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Not sure if you guys are tired of these or not, but here's some more... Still underway: -MPC cyclone Scott -MPC cyclone Scott (thanks >EXO<) -MPC Alpha Shadow (thanks >EXO<) -MPC Alpha Lancer (thanks girlfriend) -MPC Beta Green -Mospeada the complete art works Edited August 16, 2009 by gilermo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I dig that last shot with the combos behind the riders. Very "recruitment" poster stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 FYI: GI Joe has its own version of the cyclone coming out: G.I. Joe Cycle Armor with Ashiko. Just announced at JoeCon. I was more interested until I saw the giant ugly pegs on the riders for the armor attachment. Giant ugly pegs are giant and ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCSaves Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I was more interested until I saw the giant ugly pegs on the riders for the armor attachment. Giant ugly pegs are giant and ugly. the whole thing is ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Bike looks bad - and messes with my nostalgia. They first peep who looks at my cyclone and says "Hey - is that a GI Joe?" - I'll go off. Is that GI Joe movie as BAD as the previews suggest? I will be skipping it . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I am so bummed that we are not getting the Beagle Yellow Belmont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Got my Rand MPC today! Looks great! Can't wait to take it out of the box when I get a minute. Then reality clicked in-----these two will be the only two I will EVER have... :unsure: This is just soooo wrong in SO many ways Beagle......... Edited August 18, 2009 by derex3592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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