Bandai release schedule
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Analyzer
Master Member
I think that A-Wing pilot looks way too large. Sure it fits the Studio Scale model pics, but ILM often put pilots that were not really in scale with the vehicles in there. For example, IIRC, there was an article that mentioned the Tie Fighters being built to 1/16 scale, but they used 1/24 pilot figures?
Often they are not really concerned with scale, and just want something in there for the shot.
That being said, I still think Bandai's A-Wing is still a little too large for it's scale. The pilot fits nicely compared to what we see in the live set as well as the other pilot figure used by ILM in some shots of the filming model.
However, the Bandai pilot is way to big for 1/72 scale.
I think the A-Wing looks best somewhere in between. Basically, take the Bandai as is, and scale the pilot and ship proportionally down to 1/72
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
A couple IMHOs:
- If we're going to start calling the TIE Strike the "flying suppository," then the TIE bomber must also be dubbed the "double suppository." I mean, fair is fair.
I, for one, like the Striker. I felt it fit the OT aesthetic very well. And I'm not sure what movie you guys saw, but the Striker was in the movie about as much as the standard TIE. I'd also like a U-Wing in 1/72, but that doesn't mean Bandai screwed up by offering the Striker in 1/72.
- I also can't help but like the size of ILM/Simmons A-Wing pilot. I like the idea of the A-Wing as a souped up soapbox racer. I bumped up the scale of the pilot on my Bandai build and it looks right (even if it's wrong).
- If we're going to start calling the TIE Strike the "flying suppository," then the TIE bomber must also be dubbed the "double suppository." I mean, fair is fair.
I, for one, like the Striker. I felt it fit the OT aesthetic very well. And I'm not sure what movie you guys saw, but the Striker was in the movie about as much as the standard TIE. I'd also like a U-Wing in 1/72, but that doesn't mean Bandai screwed up by offering the Striker in 1/72.- I also can't help but like the size of ILM/Simmons A-Wing pilot. I like the idea of the A-Wing as a souped up soapbox racer. I bumped up the scale of the pilot on my Bandai build and it looks right (even if it's wrong).
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Portaler
Active Member
I had no idea the Reaper was so large ! Interesting.
A couple IMHOs:
- If we're going to start calling the TIE Strike the "flying suppository," then the TIE bomber must also be dubbed the "double suppository." I mean, fair is fair.
- I also can't help but like the size of ILM/Simmons A-Wing pilot. I like the idea of the A-Wing as a souped up soapbox racer. I bumped up the scale of the pilot on my Bandai build and it looks right (even if it's wrong).
I always thought the bomber was the double Coke can or in ILM's 70s style: the double beer can.
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
From wookipedia: "The TIE bomber's double-hull design led ILM's modelmakers to dub the ship a "double chili dog" fighter."
Double beer. Double chili dog. I suppose a double suppository would be the inevitable conclusion.
What was the last kit Bandai released with a Teaser first?
They typically just release photos from shows or post online- I think this may be a very interesting kit release!
They typically just release photos from shows or post online- I think this may be a very interesting kit release!
TazMan2000
Master Member
already posted as I was typing...
robn1
Master Member
Yes, forgive me I just got up.
