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Zentraedi Heavy Artillery Battlepod

Jay — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:06 +0000

Zentraedi Heavy Artillery Battlepod
Serauhaug-Regult
Robotech
Toynami
Harmony Gold

The Heavy Artillery Battlepod is a variant of the standard Zentraedi infantry mecha that is frequently encountered during the First Robotech War. Known as the Serauhaug-Regult within the Zentraedi ranks, its key distinguishing feature is its ability to launch heavy long-range warheads at very large targets.

This mecha is often aided by spotters for target acquisition across great distances, though it can also engage the enemy directly. This variant also shares many parts with other Battlepods, allowing for easier servicing as well as the option of field upgrades of standard Tactical Battlepods to this configuration when necessary. The underlying battle-tested design is equipped with multiple thrusters to navigate challenging surface terrain or maneuver in space combat, but a great deal of speed has been sacrificed for its added firepower. Along with its destructive arsenal of four long-range warheads, its main body is armed with two main cannons and an array of smaller armament to deal with other targets such as Earth Destroids and lighter adversaries. The mecha’s giant articulated legs allow it to advance or jump past most obstacles and it can even function underwater.

Like the standard Tactical Battlepod, its main disadvantage is its vulnerability as armor protection has been sacrificed for mobility. The shape of its body does not lend itself to deflecting incoming fire and its power system has a tendency to explode when pierced by explosive rounds. It is typically deployed with a large strike force where it can be supported by more expendable Battlepods. However, these shortcomings are consistent with the Zentraedi strategy of victory by overwhelming force with little regard to the survival of the individual.

Whew! Ok, so that’s what it says at the back of the box. Now on to the review. ^^;

But before that, if you’ve been reading my posts, you may have noticed that my default image size now is larger than before. Now, I use 600px as my default size for images since I’ve noticed that a lot of blogs now have larger default image sizes and most people have faster internet connections. I don’t think anyone’s still on dial-up modems, right? XD

Anyway, this figure isn’t the Revoltech version of the Zentraedi Battlepod but a 1/100 scale vinyl edition figure made by Toynami.

I was actually contemplating between getting the Revoltech version or this one but got this version instead since it’s a lot bigger compared to the Revoltech version. This figure is about the size of a 1/6 scale human figure and is nearly twice the size of the Revoltech. Bigger is better, it seems.

The only advantage that the Revoltech has are its poseability ‘cos it has more points of articulation. With the Toynami version, you can only move the legs and the mount for the warheads, which is fine, since this mecha doesn’t have arms anyway.

I remember that the first time I saw the Zentraedi Battlepod was from the first episode of Robotech that I saw while I was renting some betamax tapes from a local video rental shop. Yes, I know, “betamax” is pretty old school, but hey, that’s the technology back then. ^^;

And when I say “back then“, you do remember that Robotech or Macross is an anime series which originally aired during the 80’s, right?

Did you notice that the design for the Zentraedi Battlepod is somewhat similar to the AT-ST from Return of the Jedi?

And one more for the lulz. XD

The composite for this one ain’t perfect, but it was something interesting to do in a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Fin.

(^ _ ^)/~~サヨナラ

Wasabi Toys Pre-orders 8/1/2010

Jay — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:10:44 +0000

Black Rock Shooter: Black Rock Shooter 1/8 Scale PVC Statue

Figma: Black Rock Shooter – Dead Master

Figma: K-On – Nodoka Manabe (School Uniform Ver. WonderFest Exclusive)

Figuarts Zero: One Piece – Black Beard Marshall

Figuarts Zero: One Piece – Luffy

Figuarts Zero: One Piece – Shanks

Figuarts Zero: One Piece – White Beard Edward

Mazinger 1969 – Ex Gokin – Energer

J-Pop Anime Singing Contest 2010 Event Coverage Part 2

Jay — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:03:28 +0000

Continuation of the J-Pop Anime Singing Contest 2010 Event Coverage …

Seigen no Ihan

Nandarou Etto

Kids doing some artwork at the TOEI Animation booth.

Just some of the toys and figures at the TOEI Animation booth.

TOEI is best known for their Dragonball series.

The last contestants to perform is Project M.

The Embassy of Japan’s No Plan Band.

Fin. Arigato Gozaimasu! ^_^

Wasabi Toys Pre-orders 7/24/2010

Jay — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:58:21 +0000

Baka to Test to Shokanju: Shimada Minami & Shokanju 1/8 Scale PVC Statues (Pair)

Bakemonogatari: Mayoi Kachikuji (Kotobukiya Ver.) 1/8 Scale PVC Statue

Bakunyu Maid Hunting: Yuduki 1/6 Scale PVC Statue

Figma: Fate/Stay Night – Saber Extra with Fate/Extra PSP Game

Figma: Se-Kirara – Akiyama Nozomi (School Uniform Ver.)

GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class: Yamaguchi Kisaragi 1/8 Scale PVC Statue

Ikkitousen Xtreme Xecutor: Kanu Uchou (Miss Photogenic Silver Swimsuit Ver.) 1/6 Scale PVC Statue

Ikkitousen Xtreme Xecutor: Kanu Uchou (Miss Photogenic White Swimsuit Miyazawa Limited Ver.) 1/6 Scale PVC Statue

Lucky Star: Iwasaki Minami (Freeing Gym Uniform Ver.) 1/4 Scale PVC Statue

Nendoroid Petit: Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou Part 1 (Set of 3)

Nendoroid Petit: Vocaloid – Racing Miku Set (2010 Ver. Set of 3 Japan Exclusive)

Nendoroid Series: K-On – Nendoroid Akiyama Mio

Ninja Girls: Kagari PVC Statue

Real Action Heroes: Alice in Wonderland – Mad Hatter

To Heart 2 X-Rated: Tamaki Kousaka (Alphamax Black Bikini Ver.) 1/7 Scale PVC Statue

To Heart 2 X-Rated: Tamaki Kousaka (Alphamax White Bikini Miyazawa Limited Ver.) 1/7 Scale PVC Statue

La Pucelle Dark Eclair

Jay — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:57:59 +0000

Dark Eclair
La Pucelle: Tactics
Wafudoh Ganguten

If you’re a long time figure collector, you might be wondering “WTF is Wafudoh Ganguten?!”

Well, they’re not as well known as Good Smile Company, Alter or Kaiyodo, but based on this figure, I think they’re as good as the other famous figure manufacturers. ^^

The only difference is that Wafudoh Ganguten doesn’t make some of the more well-known characters that the other figure makers do. Case in point is this figure right here. Dark Eclair is from the a tactical role-playing Playstation 2 game, La Pucelle: Tactics, which was released back in Japan in 2002.

So, why would Wafudoh Ganguten create a figure based on a 2002 game? Well my guess is, even though, this character isn’t as famous as some other figures, the design of this figure would be unique enough that it would entice figure collectors to buy this. That, and probably licensing the more famous characters would be more expensive. LOL

Just like the other figure makers, though, the price for this figure is more or less the same compared to that of the 1/6 scale offerings of the other manufacturers.

The only famous char that Wafudoh Ganguten did make is a figure of Yoko from Gurren Lagann.

Anyway, I’m getting off-topic, so let’s get back to this Dark Eclair figure, shall we? =p

What I like about this figure is the combination of medieval elements, like the gauntlets and boots along with the black corset-type thingy.

Her behind is kinda weird, though. It looks like the corset is really pulled tight up her ***.

Here’s a close-up.

Cool boots. Kinda like what the Spanish Conquistadors wore during the 1500’s. XD

View from below… for those who like to display their figures like this. You know who you are!

That’s it. Thanks for looking! ^^