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    The Gradius III Vic Viper Is A Sexy Space Fighter Option

    If you're the type who decided that the Gradius II version of the Vic Viper starfighter should represent but a fraction of your PVC space armada, you may want to hunt down an import retailer for the follow up. The Gradius III version of the Vic Viper doesn't deviate too far from the design path, but comes in a classy off-white and with a sleeker chassis.

    This model kit from Atelier Sai is similarly priced to its predecessor at 4500 yen (or $42 US). It ships in May, after the the previously posted Vic hits hobbyist shelves. The backside of the ship is after this. More »

    5:20 PM on Mon Mar 3 2008
    By Michael McWhertor
    3,577 views, 24 comments

    Latest by strideo: YES! The Vic Viper! Of course Salamander/Life Force was the best. I don't care what anybody says. :3 more »

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    The Gradius II Vic Viper Model Shoots The Core Of My Heart

    Another Gradius game is looking less and less likely, now that talk of Gradius VI for the PlayStation 3 has been completely silenced, but shmup fans can at least remember the good old days with this excellent Vic Viper model. Based on the Gradius II design and expected to ship in April, the Atelier Sai distributed ship follows a trio of previous Vic Vipers. Those three were based on Konami's slightly creepy Sky Girls anime, which featured spindly teenage girls in exoskeletons. Targeted at the aircraft fetishists who like women with wings for legs, the Sky Girls Vic Vipers was tainted with off-canon colors, but still looked pretty snazzy.

    Fortunately, that's all in the past. More »

    6:20 PM on Tue Jan 29 2008
    By Michael McWhertor
    5,968 views, 43 comments

    Latest by Figdbl: Do ever so want. more »

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