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Storage-wise, most everything (except the Monster) will fit in a 2" foam case. I'm waiting on the Monster and other Wave 2 models to see how that will work.

Using rifle cases. Plastic ones

For storage, I picked up some "jewelry" plastic cases for $.99 each from Hobby Lobby. They'll hold 5 of the valks in each mode (though I haven't attached my planes to bases yet) or 15 of the other destroids.

Unfortunately, the zent stuff doesn't fit, so I had to go with a larger (double-sided) carry case, though I got it from the same place.

I just recently got some gashapon figures (Miraya's power armor and her super valk in guardian mode). Unfortunately, they turned out to be 2x as big as these RRT figures, but they are 500% better looking (and already painted). Now I wish the RRT models had been in Z scale, like my Dark Age mechwarrior stuff.

P.S.: Funnily enough, I have that Yamato 1J armored valk (and have the alpha and Roy's veritech Robotech masterpiece hunks of junk) and had built that particular Revell robotech kit - along with the other dougram-turned-robotech models. Used to use them in a scaled up version of Battletech with my friends (not the Yamato piece, just the Revell kits).

This is what I plan on doing but with taller containers

Are those similar to fridge magnets? If so they will likely lose grip strength over time. Might want to try rare earth magnets as the magnetic field on those are more permanent.

Magnets?

But how do they work?!?

 stanman wrote:
Are those similar to fridge magnets? If so they will likely lose grip strength over time. Might want to try rare earth magnets as the magnetic field on those are more permanent.

They are pretty cheap magnetic pads. If the magnets give out they are cheap to replace as you can simply peal them off the bottom of the base and replace. They are flat and come with adhesive so little work is needed. Just get a 1 1/2 inch die to cut them out with.


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$10 for a 1 foot by 2 foot sheet

$10 buys 80 REMs that'll pretty much never wear out and will each hold a plastic model vertical.

Just FYI.

Still not sure how I want to store stuff after painting. I don't really like the clear plastic tubs. BF is $$$. Tho I suppose I only need enough to carry 300-450 pts worth at a time.

rigeld2 wrote:
$10 buys 80 REMs that'll pretty much never wear out and will each hold a plastic model vertical.

Just FYI.

Thanks,

most of the magnets that I've seen I would have to drill a hole in the base and all to mount. These I can just peal the sticker off and place then on the bases.

 Mike1975 wrote:

rigeld2 wrote:
$10 buys 80 REMs that'll pretty much never wear out and will each hold a plastic model vertical.

Just FYI.

Thanks,

most of the magnets that I've seen I would have to drill a hole in the base and all to mount. These I can just peal the sticker off and place then on the bases.

The minis I've been getting lately with some manufacturers (CB and Avatars of War for example) have a circular slot in them made specifically to put a REM there. I've found it quite convenient.

Good stuff to see.
I was leaning toward magnets and a metal sheet in a plastic case, nice to see real world examples.
I know many of the WHFB people had been using magnetic sheet for years, I guess these disk bases lend themselves well to it since they are flat so lots of surface area.
Where do you guys find die cutters? Is this some stuff from the scrapbooking crowd?
Will look into the usual suspect places (Michaels, Walmart...)
Nice seeing all those pods assembled, motivation to get back to the assembly grindstone.

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
Magnets?

But how do they work?!?

Miracles.

 judgedoug wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
Magnets?

But how do they work?!?

Miracles.

Don't be ridiculous (and blasphemous depending on who is reading that). It's robotechnology and therefore protoculture based.


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 Mike1975 wrote:
This is what I plan on doing but with taller containers

I will give you one internet cookie if you paint a bin up like a zentraedi landing craft.

 judgedoug wrote:

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
Magnets?

But how do they work?!?

Miracles.

Thank you.

 Talizvar wrote:
Good stuff to see.
I was leaning toward magnets and a metal sheet in a plastic case, nice to see real world examples.
I know many of the WHFB people had been using magnetic sheet for years, I guess these disk bases lend themselves well to it since they are flat so lots of surface area.
Where do you guys find die cutters? Is this some stuff from the scrapbooking crowd?
Will look into the usual suspect places (Michaels, Walmart...)
Nice seeing all those pods assembled, motivation to get back to the assembly grindstone.

Getting there...


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 Mike1975 wrote:
This is what I plan on doing but with taller containers

I will give you one internet cookie if you paint a bin up like a zentraedi landing craft.

Tempting.......

Have they started shipping out to Europe?

Wasn't it on a truck to LA after leaving BattleFoam?

 Gargantuan wrote:
Have they started shipping out to Europe?

Silence peasant! You are fortunate that Palladium even allows you to look at pictures of other backers having their stuff.
Get back to goveling at our feet and you'll get yours only when you have earned it.

Guys, stop worrying. Kevin devoted a whole line in between hawking Xmas grab bags, talking about Kathy's cooking, and more xmas grab bag commentary to tell us that everything is fine and we'll have more info yesterday. He's a man of his word according to Jeff "NMI" Ruiz and if someone of that high morale calibre says it then it must be true (and you'll be banned if you post anything to the contrary over there).

Getting there

Palladium have kindly decided to store mine, saving me the bother of finding my own storage solution. Thanks Kevin, you're aces!

Egad! non robotech stuff! it burns!

 Albertorius wrote:

The minis I've been getting lately with some manufacturers (CB and Avatars of War for example) have a circular slot in them made specifically to put a REM there. I've found it quite convenient.

In the bases or the minis themselves? Pics?

 Azazelx wrote:

 Albertorius wrote:

The minis I've been getting lately with some manufacturers (CB and Avatars of War for example) have a circular slot in them made specifically to put a REM there. I've found it quite convenient.

In the bases or the minis themselves? Pics?

The bases in my case, but I've also seen minis with slots premade for magnets (FoW tanks and... another company that does resins and that I don't remember right now, at least ^^).

The bases I've been having look like this:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uadj15mgzxobpdz/2015-01-11%2010.10.06.jpg?dl=0

Just got an email advert from Wayland (UK) that they now have Robotech stock as of this week. (and not as a pre-order item)

So much for backers first.





http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/index.php?searchStr=robotech&_a=viewCat&Submit=Go

Ugh. There's a giant pile of nothing sitting on the PB site. I half want to quote the whole thing just to show that, and half recognize that doing so regularly could constitute a crime against humanity.

So here's the link, and here are the choice bits relating to RRT:

Holy crow, there is soooo much to talk about that the big question for me while writing for this update, is exactly what to cover now and what to save for the Update on Thursday. After some discussion, we decided I should focus on books that are coming in the months ahead, and only touch upon other subjects that will be addressed in the next Weekly Update later this week. That will include the latest goings-on for the Palladium Open House, AdeptiCon and Gen Con Indy (and a lot is going on). Likewise, Wayne and I will be penning a lengthy Robotech® RPG Tactics™ (RRT) Update to post and email in a day or two. It is already partially written as it was originally intended for this Update.

In full because apparently we've gone from "maybe an update on Friday/Saturday" to "later this weekend" to "in a day or two" or "maybe Thursday"? They just have so much to talk about, you see!

Meanwhile, we want to get the Wave Two of Robotech® RPG Tactics™ expansion sets finished and in your hands and do a number of things to promote the release of Robotech® RPG Tactics™ around the world in 2015. FAQs, new and improved building instructions, and other good stuff for RRT is coming. We want to bring you truly epic Robotech® gaming experiences for all eras (and some surprises) over the next few years.

"Promote the release of Robotech around the world", eh? If only there was some kind of pre-existing consumer base that gave you money and would likely be highly invested in building and trying out that game, perhaps even broadening the user base with friends and showing off those games in shops...

Man oh man, Palladium has been terrible hitting its release dates the last couple of years. I hope we’ll be much better this year, but only time will tell. With that in mind, I’m going to try to avoid hard deadline dates and instead indicate what we are working on and very broad releases like by Summer, unless we know otherwise.

Right now, we have 22 books in development, and that does not include getting Robotech® RPG Tactics™ (RRT) and Wave One products released to our backers and stores around the world, nor the massive number of items that are part of the RRT Wave Two release coming later in 2015.

With hard work, your support and spreading the word about all these great new releases as they come out, 2015 could be a stellar year for you, our fans, and Palladium Books.

So, they've learned from the Robotech debacle. They've learned to stop giving dates for things, to one degree or another.

Some of those hot new products include:


New! Robotech® Dice Bag (tentative)
Robotech®: Expeditionary Force Marines™ Sourcebook

A dice bag and the EFM book that's been pushed back, what, an entire year now?

We are not sure which of the following will see release in 2015, or in what order, but these are projects we are working on, or manuscripts already turned in that we are considering or awaiting final rewrite and editing. And there are still some secret projects and licenses yet to be revealed.

Robotech® RPG Tactics™ Advanced Rule Book

Just a heads up, Palladium will be trying to sell us a book. Maybe in the next 12-24 months.

Maybe.

UPDATE: Robotech® RPG Tactics™

There is so much to talk about regarding Robotech® RPG Tactics™ that we are giving it its own Update. That should go out in a day or two. We are proud of this exciting new game and encourage anyone who has an interest in Robotech® to give it a hard look. If you love Robotech® — oh baby, you have to give it a look. The game really captures the look and feel of the TV show and is a blast to play.

News about Robotech® RPG Tactics™ Wave One shipping to the rest of the world, FAQ, more detailed instruction sheets for building the game pieces, RRT Wave Two, and more will be addressed in the Robotech® Update going out in a day or two.

Oh good, yeah, I feel confident already we'll see info on all that or more.

In... a day or two. Yes. Sure thing.

COMING: A new style of Rifts® Dice Bag

We were never completely happy with the old style dice bag. Well, Alex tracked down a better quality bag, so we’ll be making and releasing a new Rifts® dice bag. The imprint will be a silk screen printing that should last much longer than the old dice bag and looks richer and classier. It is a very different look than the bag of the past, but we love it and think you will too.

Size: About the same as the old bag, but a nicer material.

Note: We may be offering a dice bag for select other game lines as well, like Robotech®.

Why is this included, as it doesn't pertain to Robotech specifically? Because that last line makes me laugh. "Hey guys, we MAY be offering other dice bags.

... they specifically said they were tentatively going to be offering a Robotech dice bag like a page above there.

Some top notch consistency editing right there.

2015 Convention Schedule

● AdeptiCon – March 19-22, 2015, in the Chicago, Illinois area.

There will be at least one tournament, demos and Palladium Books present. More G.M.s and demo teams wanted. More details next Weekly Update.

● Palladium Open House – May 14-17, 2015, at the Palladium warehouse in Westland, Michigan.

That’s only FOUR months away! Can you believe it? Have you ordered your admission tickets and “reserved” your hotel room? What are you waiting for? We are so excited. Palladium gaming nonstop for three days (four for those coming to VIP Thursday). A lot of Palladium creators have confirmed they are coming. Meet dozens of Palladium creators, get autographs, have a blast. G.M.s and demo teams needed to run events. More details next Weekly Update.

For more info and to purchase tickets to the Palladium Open House, click here.

● Gen Con® Indy – July 30 to August 2, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana

It is the biggest gaming convention in North America. Palladium will be there. G.M.s and demo teams needed to run events. More details next Weekly Update.

"The good news: we have remembered that Adepticon exists this year. The other news (it can't possibly be bad); GMs? We need GMs! Please GM! GM GM GM!!"

2015: Final thoughts for big plans, changes and your support

There is no shortage of fantastic ideas for new sourcebooks and new games. It’s all a matter of time and money. Historically speaking, we let our optimism and excitement for upcoming releases and ideas for books get the better of us, compelling us to post unrealistic release dates. So I’m going to going to try something new. I’m going to talk about some upcoming projects and books without offering a target release date. That way you’ll be in the loop, but you won’t be disappointed with a missed release date.

There are a number of changes that are coming. That will include changes in the way we do things. Changes on the Palladium website, and changes to get more product released. Some changes will be small. Some larger and more noticeable. I think most of you will be excited by many of them, as our goal is to release more product and to make the Palladium community bigger and more fun.

You can help by purchasing product and spreading the positive word. We keep hearing how the books coming out are consistently mind-blowing, fun and some of our best work ever. Awesome. And we agree, because we are all pushing the envelope and on the top of our game. Yet sales in some areas are disappointing. We will be releasing a wide variety of books this year. Many titles you’ve been wanting for quite some time. If you want to see more new books for those game lines, you will want to make sure you buy them and spread the word to encourage others to try different titles and game settings. Lousy sales will mean our focusing on other areas instead. Word of mouth is a powerful tool. We need your help and support to grow the Palladium Books brand and create excitement over our many game lines. We also hope to see many of you at the Palladium Open House in May, as well as other gaming events.

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Writer and Fan Boy

Okay, that bit is in its entirety again, because I am history's greatest monster.

On one hand, I'm a little surprised that they admit to flagging sales like that. It's somewhat out of character from the "EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!!" stance that usually is taken, but on the other hand, there is sense of desperation/begging/calling out to the Fan Friends to buy! Please buy! That one dude who used to buy 3-10+ of each book stopped buying and please just buy buy buy!

It's kind of off putting.

Oh, and don't forget!

Robotech® RPG Tactics™ – Available now in the USA and Canada – coming to other parts of the world soon

There are going to be some cranky folks out there.

..."some", yeah.

There already are plenty of cranky folks

I simply mean it in a 'this isn't going to improve their mood' sense, folks.

Clearly my dry sarcasm isn't being conveyed well here. I figured my lengthy body of work on the matter would keep us all on the same page.