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12-02-2008, 11:11 PM | #1 |
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Toynami's long awaited MPC Beta Fighter should be arriving shortly to the states, before christmas. Quite possibly the most anticipated release for the MPC collection, fans have waited years for a Beta Fighter toy in general, as Mospeada is often neglected by many companies. This is the very first Beta Fighter toy that will be domestically available. Just in time for the holidays, this is also the biggest MPC toy to date.
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12-03-2008, 03:35 AM | #2 |
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It doesnt mean anything if my one and only Alpha Fighter is broken .
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12-03-2008, 04:15 AM | #3 |
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I have a green Alpha of theirs that has actually survived rather well- might be interested in this thing if I find it for cheap sometime.
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12-03-2008, 08:56 AM | #4 |
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I wish I could be excited for this toy, but my experiences with one Toynami Alpha and one Aoshima Legioss have left me with pretty much zero interest or hope for the Beta. I'm also pretty happy with the CMs set, so I don't really need a Beta/Tlead in my collection anyway.
Glad to see this is finally a reality though, and I hope it holds up well for the people who get one. It's just a shame Toynami didn't remake the Alpha without the diecast and reissue it alongside this Beta. |
12-03-2008, 09:21 AM | #5 |
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Glad to see this is finally a reality though, and I hope it holds up well for the people who get one.
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12-03-2008, 12:44 PM | #6 |
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I have a green Alpha so I'll be waiting for the green colored Beta.
I've heard the horror stories regarding the Alphas so I never transformed it. Which is just as well since I like it in armo-fighter mode anyways. It really a darn shame regarding the issues since the sculpt is pretty good. Better than CMs toy IMHO. I sure hope the Beta to Alpha connection system is better than the CMs effort. I could've forgiven CMs exagerrated sculpt if the connection system was better. Last edited by Vifam7; 12-03-2008 at 12:49 PM.. |
12-03-2008, 01:46 PM | #7 |
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Alpha with Beta very cool set
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12-03-2008, 02:21 PM | #8 |
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Looks great and very heavy!
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12-03-2008, 05:09 PM | #9 |
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I sure hope the Beta to Alpha connection system is better than the CMs effort.
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12-03-2008, 07:06 PM | #10 |
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Oh MY GOD!! I can't wait to have this in my hands!!!! Best $140 I have spent this year. I hear it actually WORKS unlike the CMs model... which is a plus.
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12-03-2008, 10:01 PM | #11 |
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I hear it actually WORKS unlike the CMs model... which is a plus.
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12-04-2008, 09:06 AM | #12 |
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man im glad i preorder the whole set... these things are awesome.... been waiting over 20 years for them to make a worthy beta and now its hear....sweet
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12-08-2008, 10:11 AM | #13 |
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Things that look good: It looks nice and bulky, and hopefully that connection boom functions a sight better than the CM's version. Also, the chest missile doors open all the way, so unlike the CM's version it wont be blowing up its own chest when it fires a volley. The backpack sensor array (is that what that is? I honestly don't know) folds away completely in fighter mode. Things that make me go "GAH": The big, bulbous fighter cockpit doesn't go anywhere, it just folds down and looks silly. I love the head-hiding mechanism on the CM's version. The lack of a concealment mechanism on the MP version makes me a sad panda. Now the big question: Will they be reissuing the MP Alphas, hopefully with a better eye on QC and some massive redesigns? Hmm... <consults magic 8 ball> |
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Now the big question: Will they be reissuing the MP Alphas, hopefully with a better eye on QC and some massive redesigns? Hmm... <consults magic 8 ball>
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12-08-2008, 03:42 PM | #15 |
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Does the Aoshima one improve the elbows?
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12-08-2008, 04:20 PM | #17 |
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Yeh. Did they change the elbow joint at all?
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12-08-2008, 08:59 PM | #19 |
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The Aoshimas only added ratcheting joints to the hips, as far as joints go. The shoulders and elbows were unchanged, leading to inevitable floppylimbs.
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12-08-2008, 09:58 PM | #20 |
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The Aoshimas only added ratcheting joints to the hips, as far as joints go. The shoulders and elbows were unchanged, leading to inevitable floppylimbs.
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12-30-2008, 02:27 PM | #21 |
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Oh man! I got my BETA FIGHTER in a few days ago and all I can say is... AMAZING! It is FAR better than the Alpha fighter in every way. It is on par with the old "chunky monkey" Valk's of days of old. It is HUGE and is a very menacing sight on the shelf even next to the big SOC's.
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I received mine as a Christmas gift from my wife. It is a spectacular piece, as I'm sure you all know. My only complaint is that the connector bar that allows you to add the Alpha Fighter in fighter mode is missing. I contacted RT.com by email twice, and by phone, and have yet to get a responce other than that I can ship it back to them at my expense for a replacement Beta. The fighter is great, the customer service is terrible. After the hundred of dollars I've spent with them, they have been unwilling or unable to send me the piece that is missing. I'll not be buying anything from them again.
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I received mine as a Christmas gift from my wife. It is a spectacular piece, as I'm sure you all know. My only complaint is that the connector bar that allows you to add the Alpha Fighter in fighter mode is missing. I contacted RT.com by email twice, and by phone, and have yet to get a responce other than that I can ship it back to them at my expense for a replacement Beta. The fighter is great, the customer service is terrible. After the hundred of dollars I've spent with them, they have been unwilling or unable to send me the piece that is missing. I'll not be buying anything from them again.
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Oh man! I got my BETA FIGHTER in a few days ago and all I can say is... AMAZING! It is FAR better than the Alpha fighter in every way. It is on par with the old "chunky monkey" Valk's of days of old. It is HUGE and is a very menacing sight on the shelf even next to the big SOC's.
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01-06-2009, 07:28 PM | #24 |
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I'll be getting mine shortly but my biggest complaint about them is the lack of detail. Not that the alpha had much to it either but the lack of detail on such a large toy is disappointing.
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I emailed one of the Captains over at the Robotec.com boards, and he got me in touch with a person, who requested to remain nameless, who is seeing about helping me out. I'll update when it's all finished.
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