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Topic: Dragon 1:6 Apollo Astronaut (A11 Commander)
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cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-02-2011 01:22 AM
   
The Flying Mule has this model listed for $144.99, July pre-order. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-02-2011 05:26 AM
Any European dealers? |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-02-2011 05:49 AM
I ordered mine from Hobby link Japan at 11,200 yen which converts to 138.62 Dollars excluding freight and tax. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 07-05-2011 10:03 AM
quote:
Originally posted by nasamad:
All the signs in the pictures imply that Mr. Armstrong has not licensed his likeness to this product, such as the obvious lack of his name on the advert and also no tag on the RCU or suit. However the fact that the figure is obviously modeled on him makes me wonder if it will get into production without his blessing. I'm sure he would have a case to stop it if he so wishes.
As you say, the resemblance is too strong to be a coincidence, but I'm pretty sure Dragon is in the clear re: licensing so long as they don't attach Armstrong's name (or an actual image of him) to the product or packaging. I'm no lawyer, though.  |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-19-2011 05:54 AM
Looks like there are several on eBay but it's not clear if it's some kind of pre-order. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-21-2011 01:17 AM
I think this item is out on the market and is going to be shipped very soon, today I received from Hobbylink Japan that they have excepted my Payment. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 07-21-2011 02:29 AM
By the end of August. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-21-2011 04:01 AM
Then Hobbylink Japan makes sure they get paid early before shipping! |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-25-2011 01:06 AM
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Originally posted by apolloprojeckt:
By the end of August.
Mine has been shipped. I have just received the shipping note with the tracking number, Dragon must have released it earlier than August. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-28-2011 04:28 AM
I should be picking mine tomorrow. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-28-2011 08:52 AM
Are you planning to post a picture of the real model? I'm not interested in it (I don't find Armstrong to be that attractive!), just curious as to what it looks like. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-28-2011 10:04 AM
Curiosity kills the cat!!! I will try and find some time to snap a few shots. Chris, I will try to hide his face for you! |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-28-2011 02:09 PM
If you're going to go for a photo montage, I can come up with a few names!  |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-29-2011 09:35 AM
I managed to snap a few photos of Dragon's new Apollo 11 Astronaut (2011). I am very pleased with this model and as you can see from the photos below, all the equipment seems to be there including the camera, watch, etc. The resemblance to Neil Armstrong I think they are still a bit far off so Chris it should not worry you if it finds a place in your home. Excuse my photography, okay!  
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cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-29-2011 09:39 AM
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Originally posted by alexbaja:
The resemblance to Neil Armstrong I think they are still a bit far off so Chris it should not worry you if it finds a place in your home.
Thanks for the pictures! You have saved me $150 (give or take). I'll stick to rockets and planes. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-29-2011 09:47 AM
Thanks for you compliments Chris I will cherish it even more now!
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cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-29-2011 09:53 AM
With a bit of luck, it looks better once outside the box!Do you have to stuff the suit with something? It looks "flat". |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-29-2011 09:58 AM
This should be another future diorama project, so for now it will sit in the box.Yes, you are right it needs some stuffing but that will be done later on. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 399
From: North Carolina
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-29-2011 10:23 AM
Thanks for the photos! They confirm that other than the head sculpt, this version is essentially identical to the original two versions that were released.I modified "Buck" to represent Wally Schirra walking to the LC 34 elevator, with IVA gloves and boots, no LEVA, life preserver, added suit details and a cooling unit. My "Buzz" is modified to represent Al Bean, with his name tape and patch, and I added his cuff checklist, open to a certain, um, cheeky photo that the backup crew added to it. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 07-29-2011 10:29 AM
Looks great! Has the visor also a gold mirror layer? |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-29-2011 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by apolloprojeckt:
Looks great! Has the visor also a gold mirror layer?
No unfortunately not, it does have a gold trimming around the outer helmet as you can see in the photo but that's it. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 07-29-2011 10:46 AM
That is very pity! The gold mirror layer give just that extra accurate detail. I do not understand why they take this detail take over? |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 07-29-2011 10:56 AM
If I see this little YouTube clip after 18 seconds, I see a mirror visor? Are there two versions than? |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-29-2011 11:02 AM
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Originally posted by apolloprojeckt:
I do not understand why they take this detail take over?
I think you are very right, this model would have looked much better with a gold mirror finished visor, but unfortunately I think that Dragon does not look over cS to see our demands. Yes, Dragon does take note of our demands on cS.
Keep up the good work. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-29-2011 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by apolloprojeckt:
Are there two versions than?
I will try to inspect it again either later on today or tomorrow and will post the result. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-29-2011 11:30 AM
Yes it is there, the gold visor slides in the outer helmet. So with better inspection I found it, so guys, yes, it was my mistake. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 07-29-2011 11:55 AM
Ah, that is nice. I found it all very strange, such detail missing. |
ringo67
Member Posts: 179
From: Seekonk, Mass., USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 07-30-2011 07:59 PM
Judging by the video, it also look like the microphone booms are on the Snoopy cap. On the other two versions, the Snoopy cap is just a cowl.I've been thinking of adding some detail to the cap, I just haven't had the time. Of course, I still have the backpacks in pieces. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-31-2011 02:32 AM
Yes, it is all there.With better inspection it seems that all of the items shown on that video clip are all there in this package so I think that it is pretty detailed. All it needs is the Armstrong name tag on the front chest but of course for obvious reasons it's not included. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 08-02-2011 05:46 AM
Thanks for sharing... enjoy the model! |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-03-2011 12:45 AM
Thanks, but I was hoping that there will be more cS members that would invest in this model, till now?  |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-04-2011 12:52 AM
Possible explanations: - It hasn't been released in the US yet.
- It's expensive.
- It's a doll.
(just teasing). |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-04-2011 04:38 AM
Possible answers: - Could be.
- Maybe
- A very well made one.
 (a just reply). |
cspg
Member Posts: 6210
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 08-04-2011 09:35 AM
To cheer you up. |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-04-2011 09:59 AM
Thanks Chris you put a  on my face.It is a nice doll as you can see and the detail is there, lets hope we see some dioramas of this model. I plan to do one for mine in the near future. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 08-04-2011 12:04 PM
quote:
Originally posted by alexbaja:
Thanks, but I was hoping that there will be more cS members that would invest in this model, till now?
I'll be buying one. Does that help? |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-04-2011 02:23 PM
Phew!!! At least I am not the only one. Are they out in the US? |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 08-04-2011 04:51 PM
Just waiting for the Flying Mule to stock them, along with the Apollo LM/CSM diorama. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-04-2011 05:01 PM
I received a review sample of the new Apollo astronaut from Dragon last week. I haven't opened it yet, but plan to do a side-by-side photo shoot with their older Buzz figure to share on collectSPACE. Plan to take the pics this weekend... |
randyc
Member Posts: 779
From: Chandler, AZ USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-04-2011 06:15 PM
Got one yesterday at a hobby shop in Colorado.By the way it's not a doll... it's an action figure! |
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