[RGamer2009]

Friend of Sonic, on 19 February 2012 - 03:13 PM, said:

I sent the seller a message to see if he's flexible on the price at all.

Although I have no idea how I'd rip it.

I have managed to rip VHS's before. You need a special device that lets you plug in your VCR to your computer.

I used a Pinnacle Studios Dazzle, and its software got them in just fine. Be wary though that the format seems to default to a strange format, but WMP will still be able to read it.

[GagaMan]

I use software called Magix rescue my videotapes for ripping videos. Has a USB dongle to connect S-video cables in to and works a treat.

[JaxTH]

Man I want us to have that tape.

But I gots no money.

[cornholio857]

Is this the same video?

[JaxTH]

cornholio857, on 21 February 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

Is this the same video?

Yes.

Yes it is.

[Ayu Tsukimiya]

cornholio857, on 21 February 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

Is this the same video?

That quality is horrible.

[GagaMan]

I knew I had seen that 'Sonic Panic' thing with the Mario cosplayers somewhere before, haha.

[FuzzballFox]

Is that a horse Sonic is riding at 5.44? o_O

[W.A.C.]

Back in December, one of my friends posted on Facebook that he would love this as a late Christmas present.



Since I know he still doesn't have it, I'm thinking of buying it for him as a birthday present. Problem is that a lot of reviews claim it's poorly made and breaks so easily that some people had it arrive to them broken. Last thing I want to do is buy him a poorly made, disappointing gift. What is the best Shadow action figure that's around 5-6 inches in height? I don't know which Sonic one he has, but this is a photo of it.



So getting a Shadow one around the same size for him would be nice.

[Blue Blood]

That's the five inch Sonic he has, and the closest Shadow is the one in your pic, and he's six inches (and noticeably more off-model). The only other one available is part of the three inch line, so he's definitely far too small.

[W.A.C.]

Should I buy my friend that Shadow one then and just hope for the best? If it arrives broken, I assume I can get a refund, right?

[Blue Blood]

W.A.C., on 11 March 2012 - 12:23 AM, said:

Should I buy my friend that Shadow one then and just hope for the best? If it arrives broken, I assume I can get a refund, right?

It's the closest you'll get to a matching one, but the difference will be very noticable, especially in size. If you're worried about it arriving broken, you could always nip to a Toys R Us and buy one. Not sure what other US store stock them, but you're right that you could still get a refund if bought online.

[SonikkuForever]

Ayu Tsukimiya, on 22 February 2012 - 11:26 AM, said:

cornholio857, on 21 February 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

Is this the same video?

That quality is horrible.

We also have it on the Wiki. Slightly less pixelated, but there is lots of color bleeding because it's a nearly 20-year-old VHS. I actually have one myself, and mine isn't any better. BTW, has anyone translated Yuji Naka's little interview? That's be awesome.

[W.A.C.]

Blue Blood, on 11 March 2012 - 12:49 AM, said:

It's the closest you'll get to a matching one, but the difference will be very noticable, especially in size. If you're worried about it arriving broken, you could always nip to a Toys R Us and buy one. Not sure what other US store stock them, but you're right that you could still get a refund if bought online.

[LINK]

WTF? I go to the checkout screen and they say the shipping is like $12. o_o Um, shit. I can't think of anything else I want to buy that can make me add the total up to $25+.

[SonikkuForever]

W.A.C., on 13 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

Blue Blood, on 11 March 2012 - 12:49 AM, said:

It's the closest you'll get to a matching one, but the difference will be very noticable, especially in size. If you're worried about it arriving broken, you could always nip to a Toys R Us and buy one. Not sure what other US store stock them, but you're right that you could still get a refund if bought online.

[LINK]

WTF? I go to the checkout screen and they say the shipping is like $12. o_o Um, shit. I can't think of anything else I want to buy that can make me add the total up to $25+.

Look under the description and you'll see a small link that says "20 new from 9.99". Click it to go to independent sellers which sell through Amazon. You'll find better deals there, and it's generally safe (I've never had issues). For example, a seller called Amok Time has it for $10 + $6 shipping, bringing your total to $16.