Now this is pretty awesome. Toyark forum member Goldengreg has pointed us to a new Macross Howard GU-11 Gun Pod Replica. This “human-sized” replica of the guns used by the Valkyries from the extremely popular anime series is being produced by Arcadia.
The gun measures 84CM long (about 33″). It will include features like light-up, vibration, roll, extend, and numerous sound effects. there will be two versions, a standard and and EX version. The EX version will include a leather strap and a “UN SPACY” decal on the side of the gun. Now, these replicas will be extremely limited, with only 50 of each being made. The standard version will sell for 128,000 Yen (about $1263 USD), with the EX version selling for 158,000 Yen (about $1560 USD).
The Macross Howard GU-11 Gun Pod Replicas are due out in May. Pre-orders end on March 31st. You can order the Howard GU-11 Standard Edition or the Howard GU-11 EX Version. You can see photos by reading on.
The Macross Howard GU-11 Gun Pod Replica on a Stand
Close Up of the GU-11 Gun Pod Replica Light Up Feature
A woman holding the Howard GU-11 Gun Pod for Size Comparison
Decal and Strap on the Macross Howard GU-11 EX Version
See even more photos of the Macross Howard GU-11 Gun Pod Replica below.
I'm not sure if you would be interested in this but...
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This is a replica of the gunpods used by the Valkyries in Macross / Robotech.
Released by the company "Arcadia", the complete name is "Howard GU-11 Gunpod"
The item is due to may, for a retail price of 128.000 yens (1280$) for the standard version and 158.000 yens (1580$) for the EX version.
It's Polyurethane ABS and 84 centimeters long. Both versions light-up, vibrate, roll, extend and do firing and barrel-moving sounds.
The EX version have a leather strap and an "UN SPACY" mark.
You have until march 31 to order one exclusively at Arcadia online store. They intend to produce only 50 pieces of each.
Order here:
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Thanks for the heads up. This is something our man Shin D. would love.
That IS cool! Not $1200+ cool but still pretty cool.
Freakin' awesome, but waaaaay too rich for my blood.
Yowza. For the most devoted of fans.
Those really do look neat, but what I am sick to death of, is Macross and Robotech products being too expensive for me to own.
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