Gakken85 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) I found this googling around: Yamato's 1/12 brutish dog prototype. Very cool. I was really pleased with all the little gimmicks on this toy. The rotating hand canon, the claw movement, and the backpack that stores the canon magazines and shoots them out. haha Also the rubber wheels. Edited June 11, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I found the link. This is pretty much the best custom VOTOM I've ever seen. One day I'd like to hire somebody that can weather like this and pay them to make one for me. It's not just paint, I think he actually etched the plastic. I love the mud color at the bottom and the metallic finish on the guns. I think this ia 1/8 volks kit. You really appreciate how much quality is in the Yamato version when you see how good the kits look. http://nosutaru.fc2web.com/anime-model/AT/1-8/1-8AT/1-8tabo-kasutam.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) I was a little nervous picking this guy up today. I was reading the page I bought it from, and it did mention that the photos were stock photos, and that it might not be the actual product. I fully prepared myself for the eventuality that I would be picking up a "vanilla" green V1. Luck was with me, and I found my grey investigation unit waiting for me, and in great condition. The Mail away letter is a little creased, but otherwise the box and piece are in mint condition. I decide to have some fun ! I broke out my Red Shoulder Document: Origin of Ambition upgrade set and got snapping! I think the green really adds a nice splash of color. I also like the darker blue ammo hoppers from the investigation units box, as the Origin of Ambition set were a grey that match the scopedog. I used a GAT Heavy machine gun short barrel from the Weapon Set 1, as I like the shorter weapon look. I also used the foot locking parts from Weapon Set 1 to give him some extra stability, as this version is a V1. Overall, I was quite proud of him, being a V1. He took the extra weight of the upgrade set and posed nicely. I need another red shoulder now! I guess I'll get the custom upgrade parts as it's the only weapon set I don't have. I present: The Odon Investigation Unit: Last green shoulder custom!!! Full Album: http://imgur.com/a/HDvYw I probably could have gotten some more dynamic poses out of ole' Chirico but I was running out of time haha. Enjoy! Edited June 13, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 NICE - great find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 NICE - great find... Thanks! Ill keep my eye out for more and let you know. Do you like the green on grey or should I keep the grey shoulder? I def. need another red shoulder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACROSS25 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Ah.....this is the one , cool man! love votoms!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I like the all gray. But it really needs a special teal version scopedog pilot to set it off! Found this online - custom 1/12 pilots to match the OVA characters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nice Bacchus Art... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome. I like the body count markings on the shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 These figs are cool if someone has the means... https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-f129744985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Are they figures or statues? I like the Yamato ones so It's not something I'd invest in, but they look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Fixed pose, but you can change some elements around on them, as shown in the photo. They are great desk pieces, not pick up and ever fiddle around with pieces... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice OUT Cover. Here is a cool cut-away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Wow. The Art really gets drastically better during the Sunsa story line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Rank your favorite chapters, mine goes:1) Kummen 2) Uodoo3) Quent4) Sunsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) So far Sunsa is my favorite and Kummen has been my least favorite! haha. I love the mysterious space feel. I bet they watched Alien or something. Also the art seems a lot better than the previous 2 chapters. Also, wish Yamato would have made some 1/12 Fattys. Edited July 8, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Sunsa has a good psychological element before they reach the planet and it has a decent storyline once they get there but both storylines grew old for me pretty quick. I loved the Kummen double-cross "I made you all follow me so you would all die with me and this country could finally march forward." Nice. Plus I liked the Vietnam-esque feel to it where Sunsa is called the dead planet for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The Kummen jungle arc is hard to top, I feel like its time to watch it again. I like most all of it - but do not like when the 'other studio' draws Chirico all weird in the face. Chirico should look like that OUT cover above, not all weaselly. A 1/12 desert Fatty would have been fantastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Kummen got pretty repetitive for me. The jungle aspect was really cool, but the whole leader of the Kummen betraying his people was never really fleshed out well enough to pay off for me. I just wanted to see Fyana and Chicirco blow stuff up and it took forever. I felt like they were constantly going into the jungle, then coming out, then going back in again with no real plot movement. Also, the captain that hated Chirico more than the enemy was more annoying than interesting, almost comically so.. except when he tried to rape Fyana? wtf. I was ready for it to conclude and move on to something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 For Votoms enthusiast I highly recommends these books: http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E8%A3%85%E7%94%B2%E9%A8%8E%E5%85%B5%E3%83%9C%E3%83%88%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BA-AT%E5%AE%8C%E5%85%A8%E8%A8%AD%E5%AE%9A%E8%B3%87%E6%96%99%E9%9B%862-DNA%E3%83%A1%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%A2%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%A1%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%A2%E7%B7%A8%E9%9B%86%E9%83%A8/dp/4758012369/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373315430&sr=1-3&keywords=AT%E5%AE%8C%E5%85%A8%E8%A8%AD%E5%AE%9A%E8%B3%87%E6%96%99%E9%9B%862 http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E8%A3%85%E7%94%B2%E9%A8%8E%E5%85%B5%E3%83%9C%E3%83%88%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BA-%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%97%E3%83%89%E3%83%83%E3%82%B021C%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-GA-Graphic%E7%B7%A8%E9%9B%86%E9%83%A8/dp/4797352868/ref=pd_sim_b_3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I feel each arc is very well done but there is always 2-3 episodes of filler/side story that are not that relevant. My favorite is probably Sunsa though. Man that show is soooo good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I would rank it well above most 80's anime, and a lot of shows today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temjin Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I found the link. This is pretty much the best custom VOTOM I've ever seen. One day I'd like to hire somebody that can weather like this and pay them to make one for me. It's not just paint, I think he actually etched the plastic. I love the mud color at the bottom and the metallic finish on the guns. I think this ia 1/8 volks kit. You really appreciate how much quality is in the Yamato version when you see how good the kits look. http://nosutaru.fc2web.com/anime-model/AT/1-8/1-8AT/1-8tabo-kasutam.html hmmm.... now I know where Armored Core got the back weapons mounting idea from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antibiotictab Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Votoms watch. http://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/158/158787/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 That's awesome! Too bad it looks like one of a kind - or I might actually get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Totally agree, awesome watch, very steampunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 A set of the WAVE figs are back up - I still recommend these. They are pretty stunning in person, the photos do not capture it for some reason: https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-d145841639 Now - what is this? And unpainted version? For only $333? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Votoms-Chirico-QB-Fiana-Set-1-12-toy-hobby-free-shipping-Japanese-culture-new-/181184781490?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2f745cb2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOW_ALT Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 hmmm.... now I know where Armored Core got the back weapons mounting idea from. It's unbelievable how many different animes Armored Core took ideas from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Well it's just a video game and their are only so many ways to draw robots. Votoms has been around.. 30 years Kinda bummed that their won't be any new votoms stuff from wonder fest. I was hoping something would fly in under the radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 well there was that 1 garage kit of a chibi scope dog with chibi pilot to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Yeah. I don't do kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Well it's just a video game and their are only so many ways to draw robots. Votoms has been around.. 30 years Kinda bummed that their won't be any new votoms stuff from wonder fest. I was hoping something would fly in under the radar. There is something new - from Bizarro Land - not my first choice for something Votoms... https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-k162949352 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I saw a SD scopedog at wonderfest... or in pictures of wonderfest, but I don't know who is making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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