Takatoku Macross- The Simple Things in Life
After a long day at work and a dreary rainy drive home, I was pulled out of my slump by a small package on my bed. Seemingly zooming across the country from California in record time, this little guy was just what I needed. Thanks to a fantastic tip from Chairman Sjoen I snagged this little guy on ebay without any fuss at all. As a Macross fan from right around my initial discovery of mecha anime, I have spent plenty of money on various Yamato and Bandai items all vaunting their Perfect Transformation and incredible details, and listened to plenty of fans complain about line-art accuracy or how company X is giving us a sub-par product on purpose. Look more than ten years ago, however, and these complex toys are just a glimmer in some toy maker’s eye.
This is my first TT Macross vinyl, and it’s bigger than I expected, but still small enough to fit in a pocket and provide endless entertainment anywhere. Without being concerned with lots of articulation or line-art accuracy or complete painted detail or any transformation at all, this little guy hits just the spot, allowing for a great playable TOY to pick up a dreary day.
Thanks Erik!
