Lightyear Armadillo repurposed - now also with trucks...

[shadowbeast]

Sometimes I see Zurg's capital ship on clearance for 55AUD.
Not really interested in the Armadillo, but the vehicles have been available in Australia for months now. Trouble is, when I see them come on special I usually don't have spare money at the time...

[vodkafan]

I picked one of the big ones up last week in my local toy shop for £14.99. Haven't done anything with it yet, but very pleased with my purchase.
Daeothar, I can't see any of your pictures on the first page  so I don't know what you have done with yours 

[bandit86]

Can't get the pics but I did see what it looks like and would be good for Starship troopers the movie. Look like that maybe were they took the design from

[zemjw]

The pictures show up in firefox, but not chrome, if that's any help

[nozza_uk]

The pictures show up in firefox, but not chrome, if that's any help

Snap.

[hubbabubba]

Yeah, Samsung browser doesn't show them either, you need to right click view image in new tab.

[Commander Roj]

B&M in the UK has the range. I bought the smaller ship, as I felt there was something off with the larger one.

However, I then saw the larger one with the side doors closed and it looked so much better that I bought it as well

I also picked up one of the fighters and even a couple of the Robots, which are a nice size for 28mm.

Very useful range if you can find it.

Saw the larger one in B&M today for £30. I couldn’t resist snaffling the last two hyperspeed fighters; the XL-07 (which I already have one of, but I think makes the best generic 15mm shuttle) and the XL-02 which I hadn’t been able to get previously.

[Malebolgia]

Fantastic paintjob! Love the battle damage, really good. And you should get at least 5 of them...

[Storm Wolf]

Indeed fan-bloody-tastic

I liked it so much I ordered one from Amazon for £14 yesterday, it turned up today as an christmas pressie to me

Unusual shape and once repainted useful for many scenarios, my only real decision is to go for a neutral grey or an army green??

At that price it is extra value and yes there are a few things in that range of toys that could make great sci-fi models for wargaming, I now have my eyes on Zurgs ship as well 

Glen

[Daeothar]

Cheers again 

I could not help myself, and went out of my way today to swing by the largest toy store in the region, but they were absolutely devoid of even a trace of Lightyear!

So no extra Lightspeed toys for me right now. But I can't let it go now (thanks guys  ), so I'm prepping for a serious hunt now...

[Ben Cato]

I managed to pick up 4 of them in Australia on special for $20 each = EURO 10ish. Definitely a bargain and suit 28mm perfectly. I was able to physically fit 5 Space Marines in the cargo hold easily so a great transporter for any 28mm Sci Fi.

[Ben Cato]

PS. The paintjob you have done on them is fantastic. I have been struggling on how to paint them and may steal your ideas. 

[Malebolgia]

Cheers again 

I could not help myself, and went out of my way today to swing by the largest toy store in the region, but they were absolutely devoid of even a trace of Lightyear!

So no extra Lightspeed toys for me right now. But I can't let it go now (thanks guys  ), so I'm prepping for a serious hunt now...

I know, I know...Amazon is the devil...but they do have some toys (not the Armadillo though):
https://www.amazon.nl/Buzz-Lightyear-HHJ61-Hyperspeed-projectielen/dp/B09CG5NCZS/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=lightyear+toys&qid=1670224175&sprefix=lightyear%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-17

https://www.amazon.nl/Buzz-Lightyear-HHJ94-ruimteschip-Actiefiguren/dp/B09CFZW5CX/ref=sr_1_50?keywords=lightyear+toys&qid=1670224216&sprefix=lightyear%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-50

https://www.amazon.nl/Lightyear-Gevechtsschade-Ruimteschip-Buzz-HJG86/dp/B09P9MHCL7/ref=sr_1_49?keywords=lightyear+toys&qid=1670224258&sprefix=lightyear%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-49

https://www.amazon.nl/Buzz-Lightyear-HHJ96-Hyperspeed-Actiefiguren/dp/B09CFRN7XJ/ref=sr_1_20?__mk_nl_NL=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2IYZ6I8HL6WKB&keywords=lightyear+ruimteschip&qid=1670224293&sprefix=lightyear+ruimteschip%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-20

[Daeothar]

Yeah about that...

I've been a bad boy, and ordered two more Armadillos and two of those green trucks off Amazon. I think I need help!

And paint. 

[eMills]

Great work on the Armadillo.  You inspired me to grab some ships myself.



Hope you don't mind if I drop a comparison shot into your thread.  These are all from the Hyperspeed Series, including the large ship.  Also included for an idea of scale is a Mantic Mule (between the truck and large ship) and an SW Legion figure (lying on top of the truck).

The fighters work well for one man ships similar to an A Wing, or perhaps as UAVs if you cover the cockpit.  The large ship is perfect for a Sith ship of some sort in my opinion. The drop pods would be perfect as cheaper alternatives to the escape pods that were released for Kill Team.  I haven't dragged mine out to do a direct comparison, but these would fit a Primaris sized marine fairly well.

I will definitely be picking up more of the tuck, drop pods, and probably the fighters as well.

Thanks for indulging my detour on your thread.  I look forward to seeing your next work.