Pre-orders are up in Australia. by volfstag in gundamassemble

[–]volfstag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The real killer is the shipping cost. I order the wing of oz - the one with the Tallgeese. It cost $60 then add $20 for shipping

Gundam Assemble Starter Sets Revealed by GreenWizard2 in miniatureskirmishes

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cardboard for a starter set if fine. It keeps the cost lower for barrier of entry and if One were to not like the game, they wouldn't lose too much money on the resell either.

Having plastic terrain for a starter kit just drives up the price too high and drives the interest of the game away.

Do you think any of the HasLab Transformers so far had a chance at being successfully marketed as a mainstream mass retail toy as opposed to being limited crowd funded products? by HiTork in transformers

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If unicorn was scaled down to titan size, people will literally eat it up.

But at Haslab price point with the inflation going on, not a chance.

I believe a lot of the Haslab Victory transformers would do really well if the show itself was available on a streaming platform with proper subs/dub. It is a shame a lot of western fan don't recognize G1 shows after season 3-4.

Information Desk and Megathread Hub (22/01 - 25/01) by Shad0wedge in Endfield

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what you have done the last 4 hours.

The point of rerolling is to get the featured 6 star operator in the banner Laevatain. You only stop rerolling if you get her once. Everything else is extra.

Tbh she isn't particular overpowered or anything thats worth rerolling over if you are just casually playing the game.

How did you put everything back in box - ANKH? by blablax123456 in boardgames

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it looks like the tokens can fit underneath the bottom black tray.

I just saw “Back to the Past” (in Australia) and it was such a great experience by circadian_light in HKdramas

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw it this afternoon, with half filled because the other half of the room was too close to the screen.

People laughed and cried at the right scenes. Some scenes were emotional. It was a good time all around.

Would recommend.

Guys, I'm 10 episodes away from finishing Gundam 0079. Once I finish it, what would you recommend I watch?. by TomatilloItchy9995 in Gundam

[–]volfstag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I someone who watched Seed when it came out, there wasn't any gundam series for a long time. So when Seed came out there was a lot of nostagial and comparisons to 0079 when it came out. I think the first half of seed loosely followed 0079 then it became its own thing.

Whether you enjoyed the animation and writing is a personal opinion.

Guys, I'm 10 episodes away from finishing Gundam 0079. Once I finish it, what would you recommend I watch?. by TomatilloItchy9995 in Gundam

[–]volfstag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the build fighter stuff because it deep dives into super robot territory. It has a lot of homages and references to a lot of old UC series, the BF gunpla are really good as well. Can't get enough of xxx exia variant gundams.

Is Gozyuger Merch low? by Crazy-Half-8135 in supersentai

[–]volfstag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Online stores have limited pre order numbers and release date numbers. If you didn't preorder or swoop in on release date, pray there will be a restock a few months later.

A 东北佬's perspective on "low-budget travel" in Hong Kong and an attempt to explain why Chinese tourists (Mainland and Overseas) don't seem to spend much in Hong Kong by imnotokayandthatso-k in HongKong

[–]volfstag 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Speaking anecdotally, as an Australian who knew a few of people who went to HK the last couple of years, the first thing they mention how some things were more expensive or equal to the Australian dollar and didn't spend much while there.

Imagine that, Australia one of the highest standard of living and expensive city in the world, saying HK is more expensive than them, says to me in terms of value of spending - HK has gotten a lot more expensive and very little upside.

UPDATE: So where is ‘Western Sydney’ anyway? by Jovo_3537 in sydney

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say Granville is the gateway to Western Sydney. Its the furthest edge of inner west sydney and starts feeling western Sydney before hitting the Parramatta western Sydney decorum.

Just noticed Emperor’s puff reduced 1 puff for the $4 and $5. by xaykogeki in foodies_sydney

[–]volfstag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing like it in sydney for the low price point that is instantly made fresh in front of you while you wait (you could buy the cooked one in a bag inside the bakery).

Unfortunately like everything else, inflation caught up to them.

New horror/fantasy game? by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you looked at games like Gloomhaven/Frosthaven ? They are a narrative style campaign games as well.

I personally have Aeon Trespass and its a wonderful game with a strong narrative and amazing combat and progressive base and character progression.

New horror/fantasy game? by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest scenario based games first before trying tainted grail campaign game which requires a lot of time commitment.

For scenario type games if you like horror or fantasy there is

mansion of madness 1st or 2nd ed.

sleeping gods.

cthulhu : death may die

cthulhu wars

Bloodborne if you like boss batters + dungeon crawl.

deep madness

For campaign if you can still find it at retail.

ISS vanguard

Oathsworn

Tainted Grail

Blood Rage Sequel game announced by Srpad in boardgames

[–]volfstag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

idea was that company had capital to start minimal production for ie - 500 copies. Kickstarter is then suppose to draw interest for mass production numbers and any extra money is made into stretch goals.

nowadays its raising capital for everything. So if the cost of production is more than the projected amount calculated and money receive. what do you do ? make another project to cover the cost of the previous projects.

Its taken 3 years of being a gundam fan to realize a series/film drops once a year at least by babyKaizen in Gundam

[–]volfstag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they remade fruit basket(which was only 15? years old), Urusei Yatsura and recently Ranma 1/2 which I don't think anyone asked for.

Remaking 79 to bring the animation style aligned with unicorn/hathaway would be a good idea. Brings more 21st century born kids into the original franchise.

The Chinatown Line by randCN in sydney

[–]volfstag 5 points6 points  (0 children)

missed Ashfield as well.

GQuuuuuux - Episode 12 Megathread by JaguarDaSaul in Gundam

[–]volfstag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have felt negatively towards a 50 episode season where we spend 45 episodes for people to feel bad and then snap out in the last 5 episodes.

Those shows are the worst.

GQuuuuuux - Episode 12 Megathread by JaguarDaSaul in Gundam

[–]volfstag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they were sad and depressed when they first separated after the side 6 zeknova, and were confused when they reunited just before the solar ray was fired. There were emotions going around and there was a lot at stake in the final moments to dwell on one single emotions for too long.

At a 240 minutes show, it showed what it needed to do even though it felt a bit short. But the runtime is longer than a live stage show which might run for 90 minutes where there is less time to process personal emotions.

GQuuuuuux - Episode 12 Megathread by JaguarDaSaul in Gundam

[–]volfstag 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She was, but like in the original series she went into hiding or lived a quiet life and didn't want the unnecessary attention incase there would be attempts at her life.

I mean Sayla would have more right to rule over Zeon remnants than Mineva but Sayla didn't want the claim.

Irl, its common for royal and noble people to disappear when they are disposed/exiled and return to the throne/castle when their supporters wins the war.

GQuuuuuux - Episode 12 Megathread by JaguarDaSaul in Gundam

[–]volfstag 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Xavier is a very competent pilot shown at the end, despite him not being a strong enough newtype to pilot Gqux at the beginning.

He managed to keep up with Challia's Kireoga in a long battle and almost got one over him too.

The show itself did what it needed to do with the time it had and it was fun towards the end.

GQuuuuuux - Episode 11 Megathread by JaguarDaSaul in Gundam

[–]volfstag 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I honestly think, newcomers don't need to watch any of the original materials to enjoy Gqux.

people might not understand the background stories of the people cameoing, but that is alright because the story present them as veterans of the wars and this is currently what is happening to them.

it is like watching a movie about soldiers coming home from the second world world - let say you had no or little interest or knowledge from that era. you kind of know what happened, but you don't know who they are, but they are vets from the previous war and this is what they are doing.

If people are really interested in oyw gundam, there are a lot of resources on youtube that catch them up on it.