Izzy

I got a Swordfish. I couldn't resist.

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I got a Swordfish. I couldn't resist. - Lemmy.world

I’ve been eyeballing this thing for years and finally decided it was time. Sold a bunch of old anime stuff I wasn’t into anymore and got something awesome. [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/7e3a062e-d363-488b-8351-f24db3b68587.jpeg] [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/2a920c43-daab-421e-b37e-85a48b1494f2.jpeg] [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/30c37716-07c1-4a02-8e85-b26d2beac400.jpeg]

Jul 6, 2023 at 10:31pmWeb
Show threadZagamTheVileJul 6, 2023
Yoooooo. That’s badass.
Show threadSamowarJul 6, 2023
Woah, thats awesome! Can you easily take it off the stand? Because if so, I would never get any work done - I’d just spend hours flying it above my desk and making spaceship noises :D
Show threadIzzyJul 6, 2023
Absolutely. Not only does it easily come off the stand, but it has many moving parts such as landing gear with wheels, foldable wings and even a light up engine. I’ve yet to get the 3 button cell batteries required to power it though.
Show threadTriproticJul 6, 2023
That's awesome! Where did you get it from?
Show threadIzzyJul 6, 2023
It’s made by a Japanese company called Goodsmile that makes all kinds of figures. The way they make figures in Japan is that everything is a limited run. They take pre-orders and then only make a little bit more than that. So at this point the only place to get one is a reseller. The price is actually about the same as the initial sale so it isn’t really a problem until there is no more and then you have to pay gouged prices in a year or two.
Show threadBruceWangJul 6, 2023
Link?
Show threadIzzyJul 6, 2023
goodsmile.info/…/1+48+Scale+Swordfish+II.html www.amazon.com/dp/B09LMBWCKM
1/48 Scale Swordfish II

To the cowboys who haven't woken from the dream——the definitive Swordfish II memorial model. From the anime series "Cowboy Bebop" comes a 1/48 scale model of Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II. Under the supervision of mechanical designer Kimitoshi ...

Show threadBruceWangJul 6, 2023
It’s beautiful 😍
Show threadmodulartableJul 6, 2023
So awesome!
Show threadBig_Boss_77Jul 7, 2023
Gaaaahhhh....so fucking cool! Where did you get it...I'd love to look and then be ultimately too stingy to actually buy one
Show threadMoghulJul 7, 2023
That’s dope! Such an incredible design! I have one too, is yours also a model kit? imgur.com/a/LrGdJhb
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Show threadIzzyJul 7, 2023

Yours looks different, but the model looks identical. Did you paint this yourself? I like the more raggidy look as that is pretty much how it was in the show as it always gets beat up.

I had to put on a handful of parts, but I wouldn’t call what I got a “model kit” as it is 95% preassemble and painted.

Show threadMoghulJul 7, 2023

Mine is made by Bandai and yes, I did paint it. Out of the box it’s very plasticky and “perfect”. You’re totally right, it should be a bit beat up. I tried my best to do some cartoon style damage.

I looked up the one you have and the features are really cool, hope you’re enjoying it!

Show threadTenthrowJul 7, 2023
Nice Quality!