Lejuan
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Of the three figures (counting the bike as a figure), Tetsuo always seemed to me to be the one I could take or leave... but in the throne he looks awesome 
Medicom Kaneda and bike
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Darthgothikus
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Isn't that funny? Tetsuo was my favourite of (the two) figures.
But once I'd bought him it seemed daft not to have Kenada.
And you know what? I don't know why everyone was raggin' on Kenada's outfit? Mines mint! Really nice stitching, the material? yeah it's thin, but it's 1:6 scale!! I'd say it was perfect.
These are two excellent figures, I'm sure the bike is going to blow me away when it arrives.
If Medicom/Bandai ever re-visited this licence with some more figures (Clown Biker Gang!) and Tetsuo's bike..... I'd be in!
But once I'd bought him it seemed daft not to have Kenada.
And you know what? I don't know why everyone was raggin' on Kenada's outfit? Mines mint! Really nice stitching, the material? yeah it's thin, but it's 1:6 scale!! I'd say it was perfect.
These are two excellent figures, I'm sure the bike is going to blow me away when it arrives.
If Medicom/Bandai ever re-visited this licence with some more figures (Clown Biker Gang!) and Tetsuo's bike..... I'd be in!
Lejuan
Super Freak
You're going to have an epic display when they're all together 
I'm planning on treating myself these as a grad present, but if my tax cheque is the same size it was last year I'll have an easier time justifying the outlay
I'm planning on treating myself these as a grad present, but if my tax cheque is the same size it was last year I'll have an easier time justifying the outlay
Darthgothikus
Super Freak
Lol, what is it with US tax?
In the UK we pay out.... Out.. Out.
I keep hearing Americans talk about tax rebates like you expect a big cheque each year!
Can someone have a word with our government please?
In the UK we pay out.... Out.. Out.
I keep hearing Americans talk about tax rebates like you expect a big cheque each year!
Can someone have a word with our government please?
Lejuan
Super Freak
I'm Australian. I'm not sure how it works exactly, but my very basic understanding of our tax system is that we don't generally pay tax on the first $6000 of gross income (though that is changing this year to $18000). Then up to $40K we get taxed at 15 cents in the dollar; then up to $80K it's 30 cents in the dollar; with the highest bracket being 45 cents in the dollar for incomes of $180K and over. But each week we get taxed on our gross weekly income as calculated over an entire year. So we end up paying more tax weekly than we owe when the income bracketing is applied in annual terms. Broadly, if we get taxed at a rate of around 30% on most of our income, that's 30% of $6000 that we're likely to have returned to us at the end of the financial year. Kind of.
But you've reminded me that this year the changed brackets apply and I won't be paying tax on the first $18K of my income. Kaneda and pals here I come!
hoop.s. UK taxes suck. I don't know how we managed to inherit an entire culture and system of government from you guys but escaped your penchant for taxing just about everything.
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Darth,
That bike is going to blow your mind. One of the 4 pieces in my collection that I won't ever sell. As for Kaneda, I think his head is too big in comparison to Hot Toys and 3A figs. I wish HT would make a proper kaneda.
That bike is going to blow your mind. One of the 4 pieces in my collection that I won't ever sell. As for Kaneda, I think his head is too big in comparison to Hot Toys and 3A figs. I wish HT would make a proper kaneda.
Darthgothikus
Super Freak
Lejuan, please forgive my flagrant mixing of the colonies!
This is why I'll never be a politician! And reading your reply... why I employ an accountant!!!
Lord Piper, you're right. There is a certain level of "Melon-ness" about these heads (or should that be "Pumpkin-ness!") but I can forgive that due to the "Manga" styling.
Me likey.
This is why I'll never be a politician! And reading your reply... why I employ an accountant!!!
Lord Piper, you're right. There is a certain level of "Melon-ness" about these heads (or should that be "Pumpkin-ness!") but I can forgive that due to the "Manga" styling.
Me likey.
The bike sold for $375 from BBTS on the second release (no blank cowling & stickers). I've seen Kaneda sell for as low as $90.
The original Mark 1 sold for $160 retail and got upwards of $800 at its hottest demand.
That is a slice o' fried gold there, Darth!
Insanely freaking cool.
Lejuan
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Lawrence
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I won't hold that against you
This looks sweet
I only finished watching this for the first time today. Before watching the movie, I was kinda interested in Kaneda's bike & the Tetsuo figure, because they looked kinda cool. After watching, I'm not as keen on them now.
This movie must have some nostalgic value for you guys, because it didn't really do much for me. I didn't really fully understand why things were happening sometimes. The fluidity of some of the animation was pretty nice though.
Anyway. Nice custom work
DeadLeaves
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I won't hold that against you
This looks sweet
I only finished watching this for the first time today. Before watching the movie, I was kinda interested in Kaneda's bike & the Tetsuo figure, because they looked kinda cool. After watching, I'm not as keen on them now.
This movie must have some nostalgic value for you guys, because it didn't really do much for me. I didn't really fully understand why things were happening sometimes. The fluidity of some of the animation was pretty nice though.
Anyway. Nice custom work
That's anime! This one's a bit of a system shock.
I imagine a first time viewer would find it hard to watch. It doesn't have the the cg-eyes people are use to these days.
It's almost been been 25 years since it came out, I can still remember the first time I saw it in high school - blew my mind. I still love it as a movie, nostalgia is probably a big factor too.
Lejuan
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bloodgear
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Read the manga if you wish to more about the complete story of what's going on. The movie is slightly different but is still it's own story.
Darthgothikus
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Yeah, I read the novels years after seeing the movie.
Made me dig an old VHS player out of the loft so I could re-watch it!
Made more sense with the full backstory in place. It's a massive Graphic novel, the film is very much abridged.
Thanks for the kind words on the throne
I'm going to try to finish it this weekend.... Ill share some pics when it's done.
D
Made me dig an old VHS player out of the loft so I could re-watch it!
Made more sense with the full backstory in place. It's a massive Graphic novel, the film is very much abridged.
Thanks for the kind words on the throne
I'm going to try to finish it this weekend.... Ill share some pics when it's done.
D
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Darthgothikus
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Trying to find time to finish throne, meanwhile did a quick kitbash with bits 'n' bobs....
Darthgothikus
Super Freak
Bike arrived today.
Mind is officially blown.
Nothing could top this!
Did a bit more detailing to the throne....
....and undercoated it. Should be finished in a day or two!
Mind is officially blown.
Nothing could top this!
Did a bit more detailing to the throne....
....and undercoated it. Should be finished in a day or two!
Wah
Super Freak
gorgeous piece for sure! making me jealous. so happy for you bro. wonderful piece for sure.
Darthgothikus
Super Freak
I got chills...... they're multiplying!
....throne's coming on too
crappy late night iPhone pics!!! I'll take some well light ones when it's all done and the display is finalised.
....throne's coming on too
crappy late night iPhone pics!!! I'll take some well light ones when it's all done and the display is finalised.
