spanner Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Slave IV said: Haha, nice @spanner! That VR headset looks fancy! Thanks! It does indeed! 4 hours ago, ZorClone said: Interesting, didn't know Samsung had yet a different VR kit. What do you plan to play with it? I've got a few things on the horizon that I plan to get VR for but those games aren't complete or out yet (Mechwarrior 5, Star Citizen). I actually would probably love the Star Trek Bridge Crew game, but that would really mean my friends would need their own VR kits as well. Neither did I until a couple days ago when a friend suggested it to me. I was planning on getting the Vive Pro but it's quite a bit more expensive and you have to buy the base station seperately which just adds to the cost.. unless you had the previous version then you'd use the the sensors it came with. I've seen that it's gotten mostly positive reviews and has the same resolution per eye as the Vive Pro so it should be more than good enough. I plan on using it for driving and flying Sims, namely Assetto Corsa, Raceroom Experience, Project Cars 2 and DCS (digital combat simulator). I have been using Track IR5 for a while which has been ok but it's quite limited and doesn't seem to have the fluidity of a VR headset. I'm very curious to see how the roughly 150% increase in resolution compared to our 1080p 50 inch tv I use will look for gaming.. Really looking forward to it! Oh! I didn't know there will be another mech warrior! And I have dipped my toes in a Star Citizen but it's still doesn't even run very well on my system (i7700k, 1080ti) so I'm waiting for it to develop further. I had recently purchased Elite Dangerous but was holding off using it till I got a VR headset. Hadn't heard of that Star Trek game either! Will have to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 8 hours ago, dragonstar1982 said: Finally got 2b in. Can't wait to open it up later! Oh, I’ve been curious about this one. Was tempted to preorder but wasn’t sure about the quality since this is a new brand. If possible, could you let me know how it turned out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonstar1982 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 35 minutes ago, ArchieNov said: Oh, I’ve been curious about this one. Was tempted to preorder but wasn’t sure about the quality since this is a new brand. If possible, could you let me know how it turned out? I really like the figure cause I'm a fan of the game. She's about the size of a figma figure.the paint is a little hit or miss on some areas but nothing major. I would have liked a full size play arts Kai version more but I'll take what I can get lol. Oh and coming with the robot was a added bonus. I would would say get her if you like the game or just the character but don't pay more than it's going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonstar1982 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Sorry for the bad pic I'm chasing my son around lol. I can get you better one if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorClone Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 8 hours ago, spanner said: Oh! I didn't know there will be another mech warrior! And I have dipped my toes in a Star Citizen but it's still doesn't even run very well on my system (i7700k, 1080ti) so I'm waiting for it to develop further. I had recently purchased Elite Dangerous but was holding off using it till I got a VR headset. Hadn't heard of that Star Trek game either! Will have to check it out. Yep, MW5: Mercenaries is officially a thing now. Gonna be 4 player co-op! I'm really looking forward to this.. been a MW fan since the very original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 2 hours ago, dragonstar1982 said: I really like the figure cause I'm a fan of the game. She's about the size of a figma figure.the paint is a little hit or miss on some areas but nothing major. I would have liked a full size play arts Kai version more but I'll take what I can get lol. Oh and coming with the robot was a added bonus. I would would say get her if you like the game or just the character but don't pay more than it's going for. Thanks for the reply. I haven’t played the game but I do like her character design. So by what I gather, the quality is not as good as a Figma but more like a Play Arts? If so I may have to pass as I was never satisfied with the quality of Play Arts figures (my experience is based off the Kai Variant Wonder Woman and Batman). Then again, one of my main issues with Play Arts is I feel the plastics they use for their figures is too soft for the amount of weight it has, leading to stability issues and lack of rigidity. Since this Bring Arts is smaller, maybe this is no longer an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, ZorClone said: Yep, MW5: Mercenaries is officially a thing now. Gonna be 4 player co-op! I'm really looking forward to this.. been a MW fan since the very original. Man if only i had the rig to go max graphics! If one thing didn't change, it would be that statement. Come a long way since mw2 when i got in....all systems nominal! Edited April 14, 2018 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 3 hours ago, ZorClone said: Yep, MW5: Mercenaries is officially a thing now. Gonna be 4 player co-op! I'm really looking forward to this.. been a MW fan since the very original. Looks really good! I'll be definitely checking it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonstar1982 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 5 hours ago, ArchieNov said: Thanks for the reply. I haven’t played the game but I do like her character design. So by what I gather, the quality is not as good as a Figma but more like a Play Arts? If so I may have to pass as I was never satisfied with the quality of Play Arts figures (my experience is based off the Kai Variant Wonder Woman and Batman). Then again, one of my main issues with Play Arts is I feel the plastics they use for their figures is too soft for the amount of weight it has, leading to stability issues and lack of rigidity. Since this Bring Arts is smaller, maybe this is no longer an issue? The thing is the plastic is still soft , but she is extremely light so the weight shouldn't be an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podtastic Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) "Brethren, this strange craft was recently detected in Auir's orbit." Cinemachines Predator Scoutship arrived today. Edited April 14, 2018 by Podtastic xtra pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMania Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 On 4/11/2018 at 10:09 AM, Lolicon said: Lovely new arrivals! Love these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) On 4/13/2018 at 8:29 AM, spanner said: Thought I'd finally make the move to VR for gaming so I bought a Samsung Odyssey headset. Can't wait to try it out! Not the cheapest thing to buy but not too expensive either. I have an R&D/Visualization position at work, and we've been playing with VR for a few years. We have them all. I was in the developer preview program with microsoft and they sent us 3 WMR's last year. The WMR headsets (Odyssey IS the best one ) are no joke. Better than the VIVE and Rift in the sense that you are not required to set up tracking devices. This may seem like just a convenience thing, but it comes into play when setting up your space if you don't have the ability to mount trackers on walls, or have room for tripods. I find this to be a better solution for myself because if I want to put it away, I can just unplug it and put it in my drawer. One HMDI, and USB is all it needs. Setting up the Rift with 3 trackers, oh boy, you better have USB ports to spare. WMR's are comparable in other areas. If you are in a well lit room, tracking of the headset is easily on par. Resolution, and overall screen quality of the Odyssey is noticeably the best out of all available HMD's. The controllers can get a little funky when they are out of view of the headsets tracking cameras, but that has been getting better with every update from M$, and with developers adding official support. Make sure you have a bluetooth adapter for your controllers, because they don't come with one. I could go on and on with vr stuff. We mostly create B2B training tools, product prototyping, or tradeshow "experience" VR apps at work, but I get a lot of time in headsets. PM me if you have any questions, or if something isn't working right for you and I will try and help. Edited April 14, 2018 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Got these two a couple weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 @Rogueload: Are you waiting to get Arcadia's version of the SV-51 since you have the Yamato Nora? I snagged a Nora from Manda sometime in the beginning of this year (don't know which month exactly) as l prefer this version than compared to Ivanoff's or the Mass production ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 3 hours ago, borgified said: @Rogueload: Are you waiting to get Arcadia's version of the SV-51 since you have the Yamato Nora? I snagged a Nora from Manda sometime in the beginning of this year (don't know which month exactly) as l prefer this version than compared to Ivanoff's or the Mass production ones. It’s the color, right? Chicks digs purples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: It’s the color, right? Chicks digs purples. I don't really know. Here's my copy of Nora as I don't know the exact colour name of this one here; however Mirage is more of a Magenta colour. Can anyone verify the exact colour used in Nora's SV-51y? Edit: It is more Maroon in colour (after giving it much thought)? Edited April 15, 2018 by borgified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So, it only took me 30+ years, but I finally completed the set: I guess the ultimate question is: a) Should I have told my younger self to just fork over the extra $5.95 for the Land Team, in order to save me from paying a whole hell of a lot more in the future? (Yes, I bought the Air and Sea teams each for this price way, WAY back in the day!) OR b) Did waiting this long make me value completing it all the more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 hours ago, borgified said: I don't really know. Here's my copy of Nora as I don't know the exact colour name of this one here; however Mirage is more of a Magenta colour. Can anyone verify the exact colour used in Nora's SV-51y? Probably it's a cross between Grape, Plum. and Boysenberry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 8 hours ago, borgified said: @Rogueload: Are you waiting to get Arcadia's version of the SV-51 since you have the Yamato Nora? I snagged a Nora from Manda sometime in the beginning of this year (don't know which month exactly) as l prefer this version than compared to Ivanoff's or the Mass production ones. I have Ivanov too but once Arcadia finally releases their 51 I’ll probably replace the yamato’s. Especially the Ivanov since the wings on mine are a little floppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Rogueload said: I have Ivanov too but once Arcadia finally releases their 51 I’ll probably replace the yamato’s. Especially the Ivanov since the wings on mine are a little floppy. I had all three of the Yamato examples but recently let them go. That's the plan for me also, just waiting on the pre-order date to come. But its definitely got to be a significant improvement and hopefully legs don't fall off like what other Arcadia renewals suffered.. Edited April 15, 2018 by spanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx31 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 3rd Live Merch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 When are they going to make figures using those costumes??? They're so much more interesting than what we got in the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focslain Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 56 minutes ago, kajnrig said: When are they going to make figures using those costumes??? They're so much more interesting than what we got in the series. I'd love to see these in Uta Macross as well. Sure we'll get them in time, but I'd like sooner rather then later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx31 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Focslain said: I'd love to see these in Uta Macross as well. I thought they are in UTA. Edit: Guess it's just Mikumo Edited April 16, 2018 by Zx31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Got another Marvel Legends Domino so that I can return the other sealed on that I have that had bad paint apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Wasn't going to bother with any of these but I found a Calibre Wings Robotech F-14S pretty cheap locally on ebay.. Was the only bidder. The seller only had the S variant for sale which worked out well as I think its the better looking version. Had a look at the other versions including the M&M's but they are all pricey little buggers eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Got a box Sat, and another 2 today. Good haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I wish Bandai would make the HG kits for the original Pacific Rim robots. Those had much more personality. But they'll probably finish the DX Chogokins before they release kits. I guess I'll have to wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorClone Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 13 hours ago, spanner said: Wasn't going to bother with any of these but I found a Calibre Wings Robotech F-14S pretty cheap locally on ebay.. Was the only bidder. The seller only had the S variant for sale which worked out well as I think its the better looking version. Had a look at the other versions including the M&M's but they are all pricey little buggers eh! I definitely want this... if I may ask, how far under MSRP did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 17 hours ago, sh9000 said: Got another Marvel Legends Domino so that I can return the other sealed on that I have that had bad paint apps. Or you could repaint the other one black and give her an afro Just kidding hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 14 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Got a box Sat, and another 2 today. Good haul. Great hauls. Great snack options too. At first I thought the green packet is a 'wasabi' flavored something. Only to read the label afterwards that says Caramel Corn(?). It's kind of weird to color a package green with caramel flavored snack. Hehehe. By the way, what's 'THAT' grey colored box on the top left? I'm not familiar with that apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Great hauls. Great snack options too. At first I thought the green packet is a 'wasabi' flavored something. Only to read the label afterwards that says Caramel Corn(?). It's kind of weird to color a package green with caramel flavored snack. Hehehe. By the way, what's 'THAT' grey colored box on the top left? I'm not familiar with that apparently. The green bag is actually green tea+caramel flavored corn puffs. They're pretty good, green tea is more of an accent and aftertaste. As to the 31a, I've still got 2 on order, but shelled out for this open box one since can't be sure if they'll ever show. Definitely been opened and at least partially transformed, plus it's got a topcoat defect in the usual spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) A few new arrivals came in the mail today... HMR VF-1J Armored Valkyrie (Hikaru), Matchbox 1/3000 SDF-1, and the Tamashii stand. (kind of wishing I got the clear stand instead, but oh well) Edited April 17, 2018 by Shizuka the Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt102 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Got some goodies while in Japan. There was so much more I wanted to buy, but I had to refrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Shizuka the Cat said: A few new arrivals came in the mail today... HMR VF-1J Armored Valkyrie (Hikaru), Matchbox 1/3000 SDF-1, and the Tamashii stand. (kind of wishing I got the clear stand instead, but oh well) Nice find on the GBP 1J! Did you get it at a reasonable price? These are quite hard to find nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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