KAMUT Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I've been fortunate to come across a pair of Russian made mecha for a game called "Astroid". Joe Miller, at the Comic Store, on his return from GAMA, brought back a few of these guys, and gave me a blister to check out. First off, these guys are in plastic but the detail is top notch; they look like a cross between Space Marines and Transformers. (they got heads like Octimus Prime) the data cards (although written in Russian) are baseball card size with a few numbers and an armor hit system, simular to battletech. the difference is, hit location is determined by a 6SD and theres a simple point scale they use. Head can take 2-4 damage, each arm 2-4 damage, legs about 6 damage, depending on the Mecha of course. The stats are written in Russian, but I think I can figure them out too. MAMOHT (Mammoth?) Ctonmoctb 42 (42 tons?) Ckopoctb = 5 (Cockpit? Piloting?) 3aMNta = 3 (Armor?) Ctpenb6a = 5/1 (pistol in right hand/ punch?) Cnna Atakm = 4 (have no clue, maybe targeting or initiative?) na3yt4nk (?) Ctonmoctb 29 (29 tons?) Ckopoctb = 5 (Cockpit? Piloting?) 3aMNta = 2 (Armor?) Ctpenb6a = 4/3 (pistol in right hand/ punch?) Cnna Atakm = 2 (have no clue, maybe targeting or initiative?) Anyway, looks interesting. the blister comes with a 6 sided dice. probably plays out simular to CAV using a 6sd instead of a 10sd. possibly moving the mecha individually, as opposed to to sections. Anybody could enlighten me, by all means, now I'm off to find a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erion Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Sounds interesting. Being a Mecha-junkie this kind of thing is always a curiosity for me. BTW -- Sorry I missed you last night. If you're going to be in town next monday, I am planning to be at the shop (around 6:30) and should be able to give you a quick HG demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 No problem, I'll bring them with me next time so you can check them out, they're not really all that bad, but obviously geared to a younger audience. I have the Serpentine Fire gears on display at the Adventure Guild; that'll give you an idea of their capabilities, but unfortuantely I have no cards for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bear Ross Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I did this for a Paper Miniatures site I sometimes contribute to. http://www.hellionproductions.com/1-160thscaledefender.PDF It's a Russki Mecha with giant AKM-like forearm cannons. The mecha is meant to be cut out, and folded/glued together like a triangular box, giving you a 3d feel to it. Best, John Bear Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 JBR, your an animal bro. You may appreciate these ruski mechs though, kind of right up your alley, being the "Godfather of Mecha" (Must give you your props, bro, you rock) I really have to get a digicam, I wonder if Erion has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erion Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOldcorn Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 The game was being shown by Pegasus Hobbies at GAMA. It is called Asteroid. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Yeah, you got any more info on it Stuart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOldcorn Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Well none of the Russians I "know" (play Megamek online with) have heard of it. So that is all I know. Try contacting Pegasus Hobbies. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Yeah, I sent the word out, thanks sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystorm Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 The stats are written in Russian, but I think I can figure them out too. Anybody could enlighten me, by all means, now I'm off to find a link if you haven't tried translating with Babelfish it might not hurt. cher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Human-Machine Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I've been fortunate to come across a pair of Russian made mecha for a game called "Astroid". Joe Miller, at the Comic Store, on his return from GAMA, brought back a few of these guys, and gave me a blister to check out. Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAMUT Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 possibly next week if Erion brings his digicam; guess I gotta paint them, huh? LOL. @ Erion, can you bring it with you please, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pravage Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Hmm perhaps Point value Speed Shields Midrangeattack (something like that) Attack strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint of Sinners Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I speak a lil' russian but not enough to translate fer ya Kamut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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