Brooklynwolf Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I've been complaining too much about Big Boy Magnus over in the Transformers thread. I was surprised to read that Takara was originally looking at both an armored prime and an all-in-one transformation early on in the design process. A helpful member posted these translations of the Masterpiece Guide Book at tfw2005: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/982723-masterpiece-ultra-magnus-prototype-529.html#post11592127 The all-on-one version won the final vote. I'm at peace with things now and have a new preorder at HLJ. I hope he looks great in person--better than the prototypes we've seen. And maybe armored prime will still get his day...eventually. Bro...you SERIOUSLY broke my heart. OMG....OMG!! I didn't know about this!!! I wish I had never got a behind the scenes look at what could've been. Dammit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 ^^ Sorry about that, Brooklynwolf. I felt the same way about the behind-the-scenes notes on the other forum. And then the early sketches that are included without the transformation gimmick got my imagination running wild on what could have been done. My hope is that Takara will release a toy accurate version of Diaclone Powered Convoy later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklynwolf Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 ^^ Sorry about that, Brooklynwolf. I felt the same way about the behind-the-scenes notes on the other forum. And then the early sketches that are included without the transformation gimmick got my imagination running wild on what could have been done. My hope is that Takara will release a toy accurate version of Diaclone Powered Convoy later on. What you've shown me is salt on a very open wound haha. I bet you saw the 2 pics from the designer where he kit bashed the old UM parts on an MP10. It looked....glorious. Instead of that, now we are getting a Magnus that consumed a bit more creatine than recommended and looks swole as f***...he looks like a blue box with arms and legs...oh and with a butt flap. With so many advancements made in transforming robots...they seriously couldn't figure out a way to get rid of the butt flap? Sigh...back on topic... I finally got my 3rd yf-29 isamu variant. I just love that color scheme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Nice! I'm jelly, especially of the weathered Max VF-1S... -b. thanks b! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) here you go! Edited September 17, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That is awesome David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sweeet sauce boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) That is awesome David! Sweeet sauce boss thanks! here's 2 suits and 2 max's: one rainbow canopy, one clear canopy: Edited September 17, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 So awesome. Too bad that wasn't a Max only haul. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sweet Max haul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) So awesome. Too bad that wasn't a Max only haul. Sweet Max haul! thanks guys! i got my 1/60 dyrl max 1a lying around somewhere and my 1/60 max super vf-1j by the tv stand under some other stuff! Edited September 17, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 So many toys that they're buried under other toys and other assorted loot. Kind of on topic, I'm going to be selling one of my most recent purchases, it's the first time I've ever regretted ordering from Mandarake. Pics of said item in the For Sale Thread sooner or later. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Gotta catch em all. What are you sellign Kaneda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Gotta catch em all. What are you sellign Kaneda? That 1/48 VF-1A Low Viz v.1 The Valk appears to be in perfect condition but the box has seen better days and it was apparently owned by a smoker. So she's gotta go. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 ah that sucks. Had that happen with a Votoms figure and I had to sell it. Gross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That 1/48 VF-1A Low Viz v.1 The Valk appears to be in perfect condition but the box has seen better days and it was apparently owned by a smoker. So she's gotta go. -b. That's too bad. I am a former smoker but I never smoked in my place, I would always go outside to smoke. Now that I am no longer smoking I am far more sensitive to the smoke smell, so that figure would have to go if it were mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That's too bad. I am a former smoker but I never smoked in my place, I would always go outside to smoke. Now that I am no longer smoking I am far more sensitive to the smoke smell, so that figure would have to go if it were mine. Yeah, I guess the silver lining is that the toy itself appears fine from any issues and didn't have any odor, but as soon as I took the bubble wrap off of the box the smell hit me. Congrats on quitting, I know a lot of people that have tried, and tried, and tried. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yeah, I guess the silver lining is that the toy itself appears fine from any issues and didn't have any odor, but as soon as I took the bubble wrap off of the box the smell hit me. Congrats on quitting, I know a lot of people that have tried, and tried, and tried. -b. Hopefully the person that buys it can get rid of the smoke odor. Thanks, its been a long road, many attempts and failures on quitting but now I am off. Now I am addicted to plastic in the form of toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Man Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I hope that posting this is ok being non-Macross, but I finally got this yesterday and it's awesome. On the downside, lots of part swapping and it's a lot smaller than I was expecting. But I would have done a lot to have had one of these when I was a kid - physically as well as mentally Dynamite Action! No. 12 X-Bomber - Big Dai X. Dynamite Action! No. 12 X-Bomber - Big Dai X. Just took a few pics with my iPhone. Now try and keep the theme tune out of your heads for the rest of the day. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Great shots Old Man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklynwolf Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 here you go! Awesome haul! Recent purchases? And where from? I'd like to expand my collection by adding some classics to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 ah that sucks. Had that happen with a Votoms figure and I had to sell it. Gross Yep sure does, but this was just the catalyst I needed to sell my remaining 1/48's as well. Just posted the topic in the For Sale section. But to help me deal with the "loss" I purchased this last night; http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-936046.html So...yeah... -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Awesome haul! Recent purchases? And where from? I'd like to expand my collection by adding some classics to it. very recent: the max vf-1s weathering and max vf-1a TV, i got a few days ago. and the other max vf-1s and kaki weathering specials i got within a few months. i got it from yahoo japan auctions. Edited September 18, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Oldman - you getting the chogokin bug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Yep sure does, but this was just the catalyst I needed to sell my remaining 1/48's as well. Just posted the topic in the For Sale section. But to help me deal with the "loss" I purchased this last night; http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-936046.html So...yeah... -b. Saw that. Good catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodiano Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Here are mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Both are pretty awesome catches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Man Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Great shots Old Man! Thanks Saburo. Oldman - you getting the chogokin bug? Lol. I wish I could afford to. I do really want the Soul of Chogokin Gaogaigar. That looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Awesome haul David! Beware of the Chogokins Old Man, they can kill your wallet easily but I love mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Here are mine! great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It's a pre-renewal DX, so it's staying in fighter mode, but glad to finally have one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Vegas Dad Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 YF-30 Chronos from fellow boardie Duymon. I like it and have the buy another bug, what fighter should I go for next? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 YF-30 Chronos from fellow boardie Duymon. I like it and have the buy another bug, what fighter should I go for next? Thanks Do you have a vf-25 renewal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 YF-30 Chronos from fellow boardie Duymon. I like it and have the buy another bug, what fighter should I go for next? Thanks What do you have in your collection so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Got my Ostrichuuuuu today. Can't wait to get home and open it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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