Yamato & Bandai Macross Toys

[drifand]

I'm confused, what are you referring to by masterpiece VF toys? As far as I know there isn't any recent mainline valks with batteries.

I had no idea either and masterpiece referred to the Robotech ones?

The DX Chogokin has not even been up for pre order either and that is the only one i know with lights.

[jazzcomp]

I had no idea either and masterpiece referred to the Robotech ones?

The DX Chogokin has not even been up for pre order either and that is the only one i know with lights.


I'm confused, what are you referring to by masterpiece VF toys? As far as I know there isn't any recent mainline valks with batteries.
These ones: http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Toynami-MPC-VF-1-1.jpg

[drifand]

These ones: http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Toynami-MPC-VF-1-1.jpg

lol I was right, ur no idea, I am not a fan of Harmony gold, so with that I will let someone who may know the answer.

[philby]

I just started watching my Robotech collection dvds, got through 2 discs so far. it's pretty good :)

[lancalot]

These ones: http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Toynami-MPC-VF-1-1.jpg

ohh they are the very old 1/55 Toynami .....
i dont have any ... but anymoon is a very good resource ..
http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1170

[lancalot]

I just started watching my Robotech collection dvds, got through 2 discs so far. it's pretty good :)

robotech still hold pretty well and very watchable ....

[Lord_Zed]

robotech still hold pretty well and very watchable ....

Except for Mimay's dubbed singing. :p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looks like Arcadia's going to be releasing Roy's VF-1S Strike Valkyrie, with preorders commencing at the end of April (https://twitter.com/ARCADIA_Co_Ltd/status/719351610023882752):

http://i.imgur.com/ZuQ7xXP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/W81cGan.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/eGXHEhv.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/p43Wz3j.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FL1Jv7l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/V7t1EOl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wNeFyi3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FbCWgCJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NUwpTRt.jpg

[drifand]

I think nobody is really interested in these when all are waiting on bandai delta

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I'm one of those old school guys, so this is definitely for me! Hopefully I can find an online retailer that isn't gonna charge crazy amounts to ship it.

[drifand]

I'm one of those old school guys, so this is definitely for me! Hopefully I can find an online retailer that isn't gonna charge crazy amounts to ship it.

Amiami ny hlj list goes on. If old school, I collect the hi metal from bandai as these would be priced a bit high which is why I lost interest given the gpb 1s was expensive for a reissue

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Amiami ny hlj list goes on. If old school, I collect the hi metal from bandai as these would be priced a bit high which is why I lost interest given the gpb 1s was expensive for a reissue

Yeah, i've looked at the shipping rates for past Valkyries at those places already and it's not too bad.

I keep on missing out on the Hi-Metals -- I even had one in my cart over a HLJ a while back and went to checkout and it was sold out!

[drifand]

Yeah, i've looked at the shipping rates for past Valkyries at those places already and it's not too bad.

I keep on missing out on the Hi-Metals -- I even had one in my cart over a HLJ a while back and went to checkout and it was sold out!

To be honest, old school I go hi metal at this stage as they have a good line up.
I only wish i bought the armour valk

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Yeah, the Hi-Metal range looks great! Just sells out so quickly -- partly my fault as I don't keep track of when things go up for preorder.

[lancalot]

did any one get the reissue of teh YF29 alto ......?
SWS .... :eek:lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/13076872_10153790720963743_914089650545954818_n.jp g?oh=1a094858502c7d22b0975d788aeec993&oe=57BC25E9&__gda__=1472214366_2e0c2d448936b4b396661ca6c96f63d d

http://tamashii.jp/importance/108

[drifand]

did any one get the reissue of teh YF29 alto ......?
SWS .... :eek:lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/13076872_10153790720963743_914089650545954818_n.jp g?oh=1a094858502c7d22b0975d788aeec993&oe=57BC25E9&__gda__=1472214366_2e0c2d448936b4b396661ca6c96f63d d

http://tamashii.jp/importance/108

Seems to me Bandai has decided to be like Takara lately. I am so glad I didn't buy one as I wasn't a huge fan of Alto red.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Seems to me Bandai has decided to be like Takara lately. I am so glad I didn't buy one as I wasn't a huge fan of Alto red.

Bandai at least acknowledges the issue only 5 days after release and offers new parts until the end of July. I sent my Ramjet back to TakaraTomy over a week ago and haven't heard anything. Maybe they got a lot of them :rolleyes:

[drifand]

Bandai at least acknowledges the issue only 5 days after release and offers new parts until the end of July. I sent my Ramjet back to TakaraTomy over a week ago and haven't heard anything. Maybe they got a lot of them :rolleyes:

I am actually surprised that they acknowledge it. My SRC Mazinger had broken tip, they didn't care. My Yf-171 have defect on NunS they really didn't care.
So yeah, I am a bit surprised they cared for this.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Spoke too soon... got a new Ramjet this afternoon :)
I've dealt with Bandai a few years ago to get a replacement (for a part i broke) on a Super HCM pro without hassle too. Though it broke mostly cause it was tiny, they didn't care i'd done it, in fact they express posted it to me since at the time, my wife explained we were coming back to Australia in a few days. Pretty sure that toy had been out for 6 months at the time as well!

[drifand]

I guess that's the advantage of being in Japan instead of outside as there are no real support outside Japan.

[Tober]

Pictures from the Macross Appreciation Festival where they are showing off the chogokin of Macross Delta's Draken in Battroid mode!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/13083204_10153479768896296_1166482677289217351_n_z psvxpfuito.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/13083204_10153479768896296_1166482677289217351_n_z psvxpfuito.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/13138895_10153479768906296_6822234634995009445_n_z pszmg9hjer.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/13138895_10153479768906296_6822234634995009445_n_z pszmg9hjer.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/13087595_10153479768936296_7771474199722562072_n_z pscvo7aueg.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/13087595_10153479768936296_7771474199722562072_n_z pscvo7aueg.jpg.html)

[Bato]

hot damn!

[Trent]

So pretty :D

[twincobra]

Pre orders will last 0.5sec

[drifand]

dont really like the Beatle head. Everything else looks great.

[lancalot]

looks so cool... :eek::cool:

[lancalot]

hey guys ... the Macross Australia club is having a painting competition ... in which you can custom any figure or kit in a racing style like macross the ride ..... There going to be prizes... :D

The Challenge is to make a cool design for your team in the Vanquish Race .CREATE YOUR OWN unique design paint scheme for your fighter plane. It is a design and painting contest and not a modelling one. So im looking for cool paint scheme. If you’re stuck about it , think V8 super car racing , Le mans and rally cars ….
Also you can enter many design as you like ….. so enjoys and go crazy !!
come over and join in the fun

https://www.facebook.com/groups/macrossaustralia/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1559213764378971/

[Tober]

Do the 262s have different head variations? I wasn't able to tell from last week's episode.

[lancalot]

Do the 262s have different head variations? I wasn't able to tell from last week's episode.

yeah they do.....
http://macross.jp/delta/mechanic/index08.php

[Tober]

yeah they do.....
http://macross.jp/delta/mechanic/index08.php

Thought so. Cool. thanks! :)

[drifand]

oh that one looks so much better.

[Trent]

What's the general opinion? Will I regret not picking up a VF-0S?

[drifand]

What's the general opinion? Will I regret not picking up a VF-0S?

Would they just launch one with the full armour? Some pics are up already

[lancalot]

What's the general opinion? Will I regret not picking up a VF-0S?

i skip it myself ..... and not planing to get the armour as well... going to stick with the delta stuff now... lol

[drifand]

i skip it myself ..... and not planing to get the armour as well... going to stick with the delta stuff now... lol

And if you after the DX chogokin vf-1j I would skip the lot as you be broke

[Bato]

Anyone knows where to find either the frontier plastic kits (Bandai) or the Chogokin ones in Australia?

Any website to recommend?

Ebay and Amazon are crazy expensive, and amiami have them sold out :(

[drifand]

Anyone knows where to find either the frontier plastic kits (Bandai) or the Chogokin ones in Australia?

Any website to recommend?

Ebay and Amazon are crazy expensive, and amiami have them sold out :(

Model kit are all available at hlj

Toys are sold out within 1 minute in Japan, they don't smell Australia at all.
Let alone you need to understand macross does not sell in most parts of the world because of harmony gold.

[Bato]

Oh, trust me, I'm well aware of the clusterf*ck cause by Harmony Gold and their dodgy licence deal.

I did manage to snag a chogokin for the alto model off amazon.co.jp, I just didn't know if there was a specialised website for it in Aus :/

[drifand]

Oh, trust me, I'm well aware of the clusterf*ck cause by Harmony Gold and their dodgy licence deal.

I did manage to snag a chogokin for the alto model off amazon.co.jp, I just didn't know if there was a specialised website for it in Aus :/

If you were looking at anything in particular you could pm me, and I can hunt it down for you through my Japan sources.

[lancalot]

The offical Macross Australia Club VF31 Safety plane of the Vanquish Race
Macross Australia Club Challenge #1 Vanquish Racing
Come and join in the fun ...
https://www.facebook.com/events/1559213764378971/

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/13122983_877821479013442_7710402471683147870_o.jpg

more photo here
https://www.facebook.com/lance.nguyen.520/media_set?set=a.877821459013444.1073741873.1000035 67952797&type=3&pnref=story

[gamblor916]

Nice work on that tiny 1/144 model.

[Trent]

Finally pulled the trigger on a VF-0S.

It. Is. Glorious.

And I haven't even Tranformers it yet. It's just sitting in fighter mode.

Arcadia need to release a SV-51 to go with it!!!

[Wasabi_kid]

Grats man! Its a beautiful bird for sure. Don't make the same mistake I did transforming without watching vidz/ reviews first and scratching it with the heat shield pins. Supposedly the newer moulds have the pins filed down though so here's hoping you snagged one of them


Finally pulled the trigger on a VF-0S.

It. Is. Glorious.

And I haven't even Tranformers it yet. It's just sitting in fighter mode.

Arcadia need to release a SV-51 to go with it!!!

[drifand]

I see lots of Chogokin Macross for the line ups basically blue, purple, grey yf-31
milking at top maarks. lol

[Trent]

I see lots of Chogokin Macross for the line ups basically blue, purple, grey yf-31
milking at top maarks. lol

You're right. That clearly wasn't happening with the VF-25/29 moulds

[drifand]

You're right. That clearly wasn't happening with the VF-25/29 moulds

Speaking of which there is no indication of super parts for the 29b or yf-30.

[lancalot]

Finally pulled the trigger on a VF-0S.

It. Is. Glorious.

And I haven't even Tranformers it yet. It's just sitting in fighter mode.

Arcadia need to release a SV-51 to go with it!!!

congratz bro .... so are you going to buy the armour for it which they are releasing next year...?

[Trent]

congratz bro .... so are you going to buy the armour for it which they are releasing next year...?

Nah. I've decided I prefer my valks naked. If I bought it it'd end up just sitting in the box somewhere so I don't see the point. Plus it'll be ridiculously overpriced.

[Megatran]

Nah. I've decided I prefer my valks naked. If I bought it it'd end up just sitting in the box somewhere so I don't see the point. Plus it'll be ridiculously overpriced.
I can only imagine valkyrie_76 would be real chuffed upon reading such a compliment. :D

[Falcon]

Speaking of which there is no indication of super parts for the 29b or yf-30.

Yeah I think that with Delta dominating the domestic scene, Frontier stuff have had their day. I can't see Bandai going with anything Macross other than the classic and Delta lines. I was interested to see their YF-19 take but I doubt that would be done either now.

On the bright side, my wallet's thankful... till this 31's and 262's come out. :D

[drifand]

Yeah I think that with Delta dominating the domestic scene, Frontier stuff have had their day. I can't see Bandai going with anything Macross other than the classic and Delta lines. I was interested to see their YF-19 take but I doubt that would be done either now.

On the bright side, my wallet's thankful... till this 31's and 262's come out. :D

I am unsure if I saw a vf-19 and also a Zero in their display . It may be just the 1/72 scale and not chogokin

[drifand]

Long shot here, did anyone bought the reissue yf-29 and got the spare shoulders? My friend broke his was was begging me to ask around.

[drifand]

BTW, I heard the YF-30 have the same error with SWS printed on the shoulders except none of us picked that up.

Nippon Yasan again refuse to replace anything so this is my stand point in buying from them. Buy it, and hope for the best. Absolute zero service in exchanges or fixes. Paypal or NOT, you can only return the item at YOUR cost (you can claim through Paypal). And end up with nothing. If you bought Ramjet through them, is good luck.

Update, I have checked my YF-30 and is printed SMS on one arm and SWS on the other. It is not noticable at a glance obviously. I be surprised if someone bothers to ask Bandai what can they do about this.

[drifand]

Vf 4 is on sale 17,000 hlj

[VGMStudios]

Vf 4 is on sale 17,000 hlj

Haha you beat me to it.

[drifand]

Haha you beat me to it.

I still didnt get one though, I think my wallet had taken enough hits.

But anyone who wants it, this is the best price I have seen so far.

[Trent]

That's a fantastic price for that Valk :eek:

[Wasabi_kid]

Damnit! Looks like back to full price again :mad:

[lancalot]

Preorder out for the super parts of the 1/60 VF-2SS
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-017430&page


and also they having a sale on teh Vf2ss as well
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-012829

[drifand]

Preorder out for the super parts of the 1/60 VF-2SS
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-017430&page


and also they having a sale on teh Vf2ss as well
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-012829

My issue is the toy doesn't look like a toy nor it is a good model like what Arcadia is doing.I think Evalution toys had picked the wrong stuff to make.

[Akky82]

My issue is the toy doesn't look like a toy nor it is a good model like what Arcadia is doing.I think Evalution toys had picked the wrong stuff to make.

I think it looks okay, and i wouldn't mind an orange one (rather than blue or yellow), but the price just puts me off but also partly because i know nothing about the company. Like you said they picked the wrong thing to make for a first release, if I find myself with extra money and its on sale it might happen. My favourite model as a kid was a trabsformable kit of one of these, but it would definitely live in battroid with the pack in normal position not over the head.

Must find a review.

[Trent]

My issue is the toy doesn't look like a toy nor it is a good model like what Arcadia is doing.I think Evalution toys had picked the wrong stuff to make.

VF-2SS is a great thing to make a 1/60 valk of... if you do it well, which ET haven't.

[drifand]

VF-2SS is a great thing to make a 1/60 valk of... if you do it well, which ET haven't.

Yeah my issue is it doesn't seem appealing enough to scream you must have it.
Don't get me wrong here, it's a good idea but it doesn't seem well executed. The price doesn't help much either.

Gee bandai looks very quiet about the dx chogokin line atm.

[Tober]

Preorderes for the DX VF-31F go up on August 1st. Release late December.

[drifand]

Preorderes for the DX VF-31F go up on August 1st. Release late December.

thats quite a while but a sure sold out. thanks Tober.

[Falcon]

Yeah think August 1st is going to be the first of many preorders for the Delta line. I think it's been doing well in Japan and I suspect pretty popular internationally. What do you guys think of it? Do you guys think it's going to be bigger than Frontier?

If it is, the toy range will probably explode. Great for us but not so sure about our wallets... :D

[drifand]

Yeah think August 1st is going to be the first of many preorders for the Delta line. I think it's been doing well in Japan and I suspect pretty popular internationally. What do you guys think of it? Do you guys think it's going to be bigger than Frontier?

If it is, the toy range will probably explode. Great for us but not so sure about our wallets... :D

I am skipping as I am taking a rest and focus on mainly Gundam metal build

[Bato]

Yeah think August 1st is going to be the first of many preorders for the Delta line. I think it's been doing well in Japan and I suspect pretty popular internationally. What do you guys think of it? Do you guys think it's going to be bigger than Frontier?

If it is, the toy range will probably explode. Great for us but not so sure about our wallets... :D

It's doing excessively well in Japan, and currently sitting in top of the charts, IIRC.

[Tober]

Yeah, iirc even the Walkure CD got to No.1 in presales. :/

We're bound to see the DX repaints, superparts etc released over the following year. I'm a bit suprised we havent seen a cannon fodder VF-171 announced yet...

[drifand]

I missed the vf-1j max hi-metal

[klystron]

Yeah think August 1st is going to be the first of many preorders for the Delta line. I think it's been doing well in Japan and I suspect pretty popular internationally. What do you guys think of it? Do you guys think it's going to be bigger than Frontier?

If it is, the toy range will probably explode. Great for us but not so sure about our wallets... :D

Loving the crap out of Delta!
(Personally I don't love it more than MacF at the moment, but the valk-vs-valk aspect may change that over time).

I've decided to get the Bandai VF-31J (Hayate) 1/72 transformable model kit. Only about $50 as opposed to whatever god-awful price that the proper DX figures will go for.
(And I havent really made a model for several years either).

Besides, if I do manage to get a DX figure, it will be a Sv-262!!

[lancalot]

Pre-order is out for the 1/72 Macross Delta - VF-31J Super Siegfried kit and the super pack it self.....
I manage to convince a local retail here in Sydney to stock them !!! And they were kind enough to give our group a discount on who order with them ....
Use : cdmacrossclub
$5 off the per item for Macross Australia Club Members. Maximum 4 items per order.
Valid from: 7/7/2016 - 8/31/2016
http://www.collectorsdrift.com.au/Macross_c_42.html

[Bato]

Damn, that's tempting.

[kurdt_the_goat]

A Macross Delta game is coming to PS Vita

http://gematsu.com/2016/07/macross-delta-scramble-announced-ps-vita

http://i.imgur.com/9dQoKEe.jpg

[Tober]

So today's the VF-31A day, huh?

Who is going to try to score one?

[drifand]

So today's the VF-31A day, huh?

Who is going to try to score one?

I am scoring the metal build Gundam and this is secondary if I feel like one.

[Trent]

Nope. More than happy with my YF-30. I'll wait for the Draken :)

[twincobra]

I missed out, I was like meh. Draken on the other hand..

[drifand]

I missed out, I was like meh. Draken on the other hand..

It was up on ny for two seconds.

[twincobra]

It was up on ny for two seconds.

Bandai are so annoying, between this and there exclusives:mad:

[drifand]

Bandai are so annoying, between this and there exclusives:mad:

As much as exclusive are more troublesome, they are easier to obtain for me.
Yes ny I think sold the cheapest vf-31j at 15,800 or something but just to show off and last 2 seconds is hardly an effort.

Hlj probably last the longest but I am not allowed to checkout resulting in an empty purchase.

I am probably beating a dead horse but man this is just keeps on happening and I am just fed up this bandai sold out within seconds scenario.

Thankfully I wasn't into vf-31but it just looks like bandai isn't interested to take people's money.

[klystron]

Well its VF-31 day (of sorts) for me.
Course it may be God-only-knows how long before this thing actually becomes a VF31.

http://i63.tinypic.com/2ecq0m1.jpg

Last time I made a detailed model was about 10years ago.
I may have bitten off more than I can chew...

[drifand]

They are just snap together aren't they? Can't be overly difficult unless you doing spray paint etc....

[klystron]

Yeah, it appears it is!!
:D
I was kinda expecting more glue to be involved. Not sure why I thought that tbh.
Mind you, I did watch a Japanese video review (wotafa) before I bought it. He showed equipment needed which included glue.
Cant see a symbol in the instructions for glue...

[drifand]

Yeah, it appears it is!!
:D
I was kinda expecting more glue to be involved. Not sure why I thought that tbh.
Mind you, I did watch a Japanese video review (wotafa) before I bought it. He showed equipment needed which included glue.
Cant see a symbol in the instructions for glue...

I think because it transforms, glue might be preferred on certain parts to prevent things from falling off.

Take your time and don't rush it. The worst thing that happens is snapping it together and realised you missed out a part.

[klystron]

Duly noted. Thanks for the tip.
I started today piecing together the cockpit area and painting the Hayate figure (which btw is the only painting I'll be doing apart from panel lining).

[drifand]

http://i63.tinypic.com/2ltq99t.jpg

Big very big.

[Trent]

Nice.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

http://i63.tinypic.com/2ltq99t.jpg

Big very big.

Damn! I'm running out of space already as it is!

[drifand]

http://i68.tinypic.com/264nk7t.jpg

More pics with Takatoku 1/100 destroids

[lancalot]

very cool bro... that thing a monster !!! lol
well we know when the DX SV262 out... in march !
pre order should be soon then :)

http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/bandai-collector%E9%83%A8-dx%E8%B6%85%E5%90%88%E9%87%91-160%E3%80%8Amacross-delta%E3%80%8Bsv-262hs-draken-iii-keith-aero-windermere%E6%A9%9F-%E7%99%BC%E5%94%AE%E6%B1%BA%E5%AE%9A%EF%BC%81/

[Falcon]

Question is now when is this one going to have its crazy preorder session?

[Trent]

So how did the VF-31 preorder go? Was there plenty to go around or was it sold out in 3 seconds?

[drifand]

So how did the VF-31 preorder go? Was there plenty to go around or was it sold out in 3 seconds?

3 seconds at ny , 1 min at amiami, 30 minutes at hlj but can't check out, ae 2mins.

No second offers from ny. Nope I failed to get one.

[Trent]

Strange considering the last few preorders seemed to be up long enough for everyone who wanted one to be able to grab one.

I wonder if they aren't producing as many or if Delta is that popular that more people were in the market than previously?

[Bato]

Delta is VERY popular in Japan. IIRC the soundtrack is #1 in the charts (or was), they have both main characters in the top 3 for most loved anime character this year, etc.

[Falcon]

Their music and band is doing great but I feel that the series and the mecha action far less memorable than Fronitier. :(

They really lack the action and I feel the series is inferior to Frontier at the moment- I doubt they can recover quick enough to even put it on par with Frontier unless they fix it with a second season. At the moment it's nothing more than an excuse to put in the pop group whenever possible irrespective of plot.

I like the VF designs but I'm not sure it'll have the same lasting factor as the Frontier ones...

[drifand]

I maybe get suckered for a skull version but other than that I am skipping.

Bandai don't give a damn what we think about numbers, to them they call the shots regardless the countless complaints they get and I am sure locally as well.

[Bato]

Their music and band is doing great but I feel that the series and the mecha action far less memorable than Fronitier. :(

They really lack the action and I feel the series is inferior to Frontier at the moment- I doubt they can recover quick enough to even put it on par with Frontier unless they fix it with a second season. At the moment it's nothing more than an excuse to put in the pop group whenever possible irrespective of plot.

I like the VF designs but I'm not sure it'll have the same lasting factor as the Frontier ones...

That may be the case for you, but the show is quite popular in Japan as well :P

Personally I like it a lot, and having watched Frontier again recently, don't find particularly less action oriented than Macross F. (I mean, remember the whole high school visit episode?)

[Lord_Zed]

For me Delta and Frontier are currently equal, the ending to Delta will determine whether it sits higher of lower in the scheme of things.

There does appear to be less action the middle of the story, but honestly if it's just battle of the week action that we are missing out then that's fine if they push the story and characters along. I hardly watch much anime anymore, but I prefer the series where the action serves the story, rather than the story is manufactured to showcase the action.

[Falcon]

That may be the case for you, but the show is quite popular in Japan as well :P

Personally I like it a lot, and having watched Frontier again recently, don't find particularly less action oriented than Macross F. (I mean, remember the whole high school visit episode?)

Frontier was also popular by this point in time- and I'd argue for different reasons. I didn't deny that the series isn't popular- it's popular for different reasons from Frontier and certainly not because of story line as it is more about fan service.

By this time the Frontier plot was going at a great pace and had major events unfolding. Michel's death and plot devices coupled with great music and action. Here we get another pointless filler episode that could have been done better and no real unfolding of the story line again.

Transformer movies by Michael Bay are popular- does that mean it's good? :rolleyes: :p

Anyone and everyone can like the series all they want- doesn't absolve it of any criticism which I think is merited. Certainly could be improved- series feels rushed and disjointed.

[klystron]

OK, so I've finished the construction of my Siegfried.
These kits are really quite good. And has been a snap (:D) to put together.
With the exception of the stickers. OMG, the stickers. Theres about 3947 of them.
:eek:
(After these pics were taken I spent about 2 hours applying the first 1000 or so...)

http://i65.tinypic.com/121rg3l.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/f0oves.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/2e5jn8m.jpg

[drifand]

OK, so I've finished the construction of my Siegfried.
These kits are really quite good. And has been a snap (:D) to put together.
With the exception of the stickers. OMG, the stickers. Theres about 3947 of them.
:eek:
(After these pics were taken I spent about 2 hours applying the first 1000 or so...)

http://i65.tinypic.com/121rg3l.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/f0oves.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/2e5jn8m.jpg


If you cent detail the cockpit lines it would definitely lift the built.

[klystron]

Ha, yeah the stickers are making it look much better. But jeez, talk about fiddly. Very thin, with very fine tolerance in matching up with surrounding plastics and other stickers.
In hindsight, I would have put the stickers on as I was building it.
Oh, and there are 6 six stickers that go around the cockpit.
I'll post pics when its done.
I'm also going to panel line it after the stickers are done.

[drifand]

Ha, yeah the stickers are making it look much better. But jeez, talk about fiddly. Very thin, with very fine tolerance in matching up with surrounding plastics and other stickers.
In hindsight, I would have put the stickers on as I was building it.
Oh, and there are 6 six stickers that go around the cockpit.
I'll post pics when its done.
I'm also going to panel line it after the stickers are done.

Normally you panel line first before stickers as you may dirty the stickers when you panel line.

[klystron]

Normally you panel line first before stickers as you may dirty the stickers when you panel line.

Normally? I don't do anything normally. :cool:

Actually its due to impatience as I had to order panel line paint and it hasn't arrived.

[VGMStudios]

What does "cent" mean?

What about using those Gundam makers for the panel lines?
The model looks good though. What is your impression on it?
Do you recommend it for those who missed out on the real thing?

[Bato]

I assume it's short hand for "accents"

[drifand]

I assume it's short hand for "accents"

Think it was my auto spell I meant if you can do up the cockpit lines.

[klystron]

Yeah I assumed "accent." Like I said, there are stickers that do all the work for you. They just weren't applied for those photos. I have done a heap more since then, but not yet finished.

As for the kit, I am REALLY impressed with it. It is so much better than I expected. I think I will be happy for this to fill the VF-31 spot in my 'collection.'
I would highly recommend it for those that missed the DX pre-order and dont mind having a 1/72 plastic model kit instead. Especially given the price point ($60 instead of $260, or whatever) and availability (i.e. is actually available).

There is only 2 pieces that have to be removed/reattached for transformation of the Valk itself (not inc different hands), and one for the weapons pod (that open green bit). Landing gear is a cheat and has to be attached although the bay doors doors open. So far the only dodgey joint on mine is one of the tail-fins pops off every time I move it.
Didnt really rate the 31 until after this kit, but really digging it now. Its a pretty sweet valk, not as close to the VF-25 as I thought, but probably less of a deal to those familiar with the Chronos (of which I am not).
The only issue I have with this is its scale. I would much prefer 1/60.

Kit includes both stickers and water slides, but I am only using the stickers on mine.
Will post photos in all modes when finished.

I decided on panel lining paint instead of a gundam markers for no particular reason. Gundam pen would probably be better for after sticker panel lining...

I love you guys!

/review

* Full disclosure - this post was written under the influence of copious amounts of CC and dry. Opinions expressed may vary when not under the influence of CC.

[Fungal Infection]

Picked up a Macross II VF-2SS with SAP after not buying any new Valkyries since the original run of Macross Frontier valks. Not as bad as I had read but slightly floppy in some areas. A solid first effort from a first time valkyrie producer but could have been so much better if they had used better quality plastic on the SAP kit and had the locking tabs secure more solidly. Not too fussed since I got it super cheap from a mate on holiday in Japan but probably wouldn't pay over $200 for the complete set (valkyrie and SAP). Kinda want to get the Macross Delta valkyries now but can't be bothered with the pre-ordering nightmare.

[drifand]

Picked up a Macross II VF-2SS with SAP after not buying any new Valkyries since the original run of Macross Frontier valks. Not as bad as I had read but slightly floppy in some areas. A solid first effort from a first time valkyrie producer but could have been so much better if they had used better quality plastic on the SAP kit and had the locking tabs secure more solidly. Not too fussed since I got it super cheap from a mate on holiday in Japan but probably wouldn't pay over $200 for the complete set (valkyrie and SAP). Kinda want to get the Macross Delta valkyries now but can't be bothered with the pre-ordering nightmare.

A friend and I think maybe another bought this piece at 40% off a while back. So yeah $200 is a bit over the top.

Yup the pre ordering nightmare is really bad. I cannot imagine if you were a complete collector and missing out on one. I have stopped on new Macross series as I felt they cost a fortune. Instead I am buying a few 1/100 hi metal and calling it quits.

[Trent]

Man I want a decent VF-2SS. But the emphasis on the decent part means the ET version is not the one I'm looking for.


A friend and I think maybe another bought this piece at 40% off a while back. So yeah $200 is a bit over the top.

Yup the pre ordering nightmare is really bad. I cannot imagine if you were a complete collector and missing out on one. I have stopped on new Macross series as I felt they cost a fortune. Instead I am buying a few 1/100 hi metal and calling it quits.

Yeah I would really like a SV-262 but I'm not going through that preorder crap. If I can't get one easily, then I won't worry about it.

[klystron]

Update on the VF-31 model kit.
Pretty much done, but I think it needs a little touch of paint in a few spots.
(Wings aren't folded back in battroid mode, coz the old Siegfried is a tad back heavy!)

http://i64.tinypic.com/28jctxu.jpg
http://i63.tinypic.com/dr432x.jpg
http://i63.tinypic.com/huhjpd.jpg
http://i68.tinypic.com/24l6h6x.jpg
http://i65.tinypic.com/w6p9hk.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/2ni04mb.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/30dcchs.jpg
Deploy drones!
http://i63.tinypic.com/2m4d5jt.jpg

[drifand]

Looks good

[Tober]

Update on the VF-31 model kit.
Pretty much done, but I think it needs a little touch of paint in a few spots.
(Wings aren't folded back in battroid mode, coz the old Siegfried is a tad back heavy!)

Nice build and pics. :cool:

What's you level of build experience?

[lancalot]

Nice one klystron .... looks great man

[klystron]

Nice build and pics. :cool:

What's you level of build experience?

Minimal.
First Macross kit. First glue-less, sticker-based kit too. Some of those stickers were a bit a learning curve to apply. Some I couldnt get to line up fully at all (note the gap in the blue line on the side of the nosecone).
Had to paint Hayate's hair, face, clothes as it was all just grey. I also painted the drones a metallic-bronze during assembly so they stood out. Just painted the landing gear tyres black too.
I think the gun-barrel area of 2 arm guns is supposed to be grey, but there was no stickers, so I'll paint them later.

I made a Lafayette class SSBN about 10years ago. Took months of painstaking, minute painting details...
http://i64.tinypic.com/9qydex.jpg

[Tober]

Minimal.
First Macross kit. First glue-less, sticker-based kit too. Some of those stickers were a bit a learning curve to apply. Some I couldnt get to line up fully at all (note the gap in the blue line on the side of the nosecone).
Had to paint Hayate's hair, face, clothes as it was all just grey. I also painted the drones a metallic-bronze during assembly so they stood out. Just painted the landing gear tyres black too.
I think the gun-barrel area of 2 arm guns is supposed to be grey, but there was no stickers, so I'll paint them later.

I made a Lafayette class SSBN about 10years ago. Took months of painstaking, minute painting details...


That looks great. Thanks for the info. :)

[Bato]

Currently in Japan for work, I had to do the thing.

http://i.imgur.com/oK3EoLh.jpg?1

[lancalot]

Currently in Japan for work, I had to do the thing.

http://i.imgur.com/oK3EoLh.jpg?1

nice pickup !! love that DX

[Bato]

Still looking for the Luca and Michael versions before I buy the Alto one, since I still have the non-renewal version for that one.

This one was cheap(ish) so i'm worried it's in a terrible state inside the box :(

[lancalot]

Still looking for the Luca and Michael versions before I buy the Alto one, since I still have the non-renewal version for that one.

This one was cheap(ish) so i'm worried it's in a terrible state inside the box :(

well it give you an excuse to open it! :) .... but i never heard of any problems with eh VF25s .... so it should be good

[Bato]

Also turns out the Keith bandai gunpla was being released this week, so I caved in and bought that one too....

Japan will be the ruin of my credit rating.

[Tober]

The Chogokin DX Sv-262Hs Draken III (Keith Aero-Windermere machine) preorder opens tomorrow!!!

http://tamashii.jp/item/11581/

Who's joining the madness? :eek:

[drifand]

The Chogokin DX Sv-262Hs Draken III (Keith Aero-Windermere machine) preorder opens tomorrow!!!

http://tamashii.jp/item/11581/

Who's joining the madness? :eek:

Maybe if I order one at hlj I can sell it for $20 profit lol

But no genuine interest, I think I am tired refreshing at sites.
Considering this piece is the more popular piece I think everything is over in 30 seconds

[Trent]

The Chogokin DX Sv-262Hs Draken III (Keith Aero-Windermere machine) preorder opens tomorrow!!!

http://tamashii.jp/item/11581/

Who's joining the madness? :eek:

I was super keen but the prospect of going through the preorder mayhem killed any interest I had. Plus I don't really have the money. Plus I don't really have the room.

It was the only Delta Valk I was interested in as well. So if anyone grabs an extra or wants to offload theirs, hit me up.

[drifand]

Tried and failed was checking out and ny says sorry

I got my high metal dougram.

[drifand]

A bit put off to see the draken being put on yahoo auctions at 5000 jpy more.
These people deserve to be taught a lesson but stupid bandai support the hype.

[VGMStudios]

he11!! I always find out TO LATE!! F my life!

[VGMStudios]

he11!! I always find out TO LATE!! F my life!

Yay i managed to find one!

[drifand]

Yay i managed to find one!

Where about?

[VGMStudios]

I found it on some obscure japanese website. Apparently they've been in business for 10 years so hopefully i wont get screwed over since this is my first time buying from them.

[klystron]

I made a 'custom' stand for my VF-31 coz its soooo pretty.

And did some panel lining.

http://i66.tinypic.com/2vtb3tj.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/b51g8k.jpg

[lancalot]

nice one klystron

[klystron]

Courtesy of Primetime.
Was MISB. Not anymore.

http://i67.tinypic.com/oi6urb.jpg
http://i64.tinypic.com/6ssyfl.jpg

:D:D

[lancalot]

Courtesy of Primetime.
Was MISB. Not anymore.

http://i67.tinypic.com/oi6urb.jpg
http://i64.tinypic.com/6ssyfl.jpg

:D:D

nice bro.... how much you go that for ?

[klystron]

nice bro.... how much you go that for ?

$150. Which I wouldn't have paid if it wasn't MISB.
Does match my YF-29 Isamu quite nicely.

Never had much love for the 19 before (YF-21 is better!), but I really quite like it now.
Kinda makes me want the Bandai DX version... :(

And of course, I'm still after that elusive, affordable 1/60 YF-21 to pair with it.

[primetime]

$150. Which I wouldn't have paid if it wasn't MISB.


DDDddooooohhhh you removed it from it's pristine original bubblewraping shipping packaging since day dot I got it :eek::eek:

[klystron]

DDDddooooohhhh you removed it from it's pristine original bubblewraping shipping packaging since day dot I got it :eek::eek:

:D oh yeah, baby :D
Tired to play with it in the bubble wrap, but it just didnt seem right whooshing a large rectangular box around the lounge room. Hard to recreate OVA dynamic flight scenes...


I open ALL my toys collectibles.
"MISB" is just some herb in a container to me.


PS - it was very satisfying to know that after all those years, I was the first one to handle it tho ;)

[drifand]

:D oh yeah, baby :D
Tired to play with it in the bubble wrap, but it just didnt seem right whooshing a large rectangular box around the lounge room. Hard to recreate OVA dynamic flight scenes...


I open ALL my toys collectibles.
"MISB" is just some herb in a container to me.


PS - it was very satisfying to know that after all those years, I was the first one to handle it tho ;)

That's how it should be.

[klystron]

So over the past couple of months since Delta finished, I have watched:
Macross Plus (OVA)
Macross Plus (movie)
SDF:Macross (all eps)
Macross: Do You Remember Love? (movie)
Macross Frontier (OVA)
Macross 7 Dyamite (seriously, wtf was that...?)

I have to admit that for some reason I really like and appreciate Plus way more than I ever previously did.
And I enjoyed my 3rd run of MacF more than any other anime. Ever.

So much so, that I couldnt help myself and bought another Valk. Which seems to happen each time I watch MacF.

First time was a VF-25F renewal
Second was a YF-29 Isamu (cause I watched the movies straight after the OVA)
Third was this badass sweetheart...

http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh525/Isamu_D/IMG_20161205_174910_zpsofunxd5c.jpg
Came with a nice Ironman2 Japanese promo booklet in the box too!!

http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh525/Isamu_D/IMG_20161205_175033_zpsseuwlbrl.jpg
This is now my fav Valk from Frontier.

My three MacF Valks together
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh525/Isamu_D/IMG_20161205_183847_zpse1msxfu7.jpg

Boring-ish details for anyone interested:
First edition VF-27. Jungle B-spec, complete. $102 + $50 p/h. Mailed last Wed, arrived today. I expect there may be some battroid floppy limbs...

[klystron]

....and just because I had my most precious and favourite Valk (the YF-29) down off the stand/shelf, here are my two Isamu birds.

http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh525/Isamu_D/IMG_20161205_184751_zpsmurneddg.jpg

Yamato 1/60 and Bandai 1/60 don't really seem to match up well...

[drifand]

You could buy the vf-19 advance by bandai and it should match

[Tober]

So over the past couple of months since Delta finished, I have watched:
Macross Plus (OVA)
Macross Plus (movie)
SDF:Macross (all eps)
Macross Frontier (OVA)
Macross 7 Dyamite (seriously, wtf was that...?)

I have to admit that for some reason I really like and appreciate Plus way more than I ever previously did.
And I enjoyed my 3rd run of MacF more than any other anime. Ever.

[/SIZE]

Very cool, but 'Macross: Do You Remember Love?' OVA > Anything, ever.

Which reminds me, Gwyn Campbell posted this a few days ago on the Macross Australia Club:


If you haven't picked it up yet, Do You Remember Love is 30% off at Amazon Japan. (Uncut version, bluray, region free, no subs)
http://amzn.to/2gPKTGY

[drifand]

Very cool, but 'Macross: Do You Remember Love?' OVA > Anything, ever.

Which reminds me, Gwyn Campbell posted this a few days ago on the Macross Australia Club:

The no subs would be the issue for me. Otherwise I would buy it

[klystron]

You could buy the vf-19 advance by bandai and it should match

Yeah, I wish.


Very cool, but 'Macross: Do You Remember Love?' OVA > Anything, ever.


Aw crap, I forgot to put this on the list. I rewatched as soon as I finished the SDF:M eps. :D


The no subs would be the issue for me. Otherwise I would buy it

No subs is no good for us gaijin folk.. :(

[drifand]

Yeah, I wish.



Aw crap, I forgot to put this on the list. I rewatched as soon as I finished the SDF:M eps. :D



No subs is no good for us gaijin folk.. :(

Wait for reissue, I missed it a few times as I was really strap for cash.

[Tober]

No subs is no good for us gaijin folk.. :(

It's one of the few foreign films I've seen enough times not to need subs. :)

[Lord_Zed]

I think Plus is still my favourite Macross series, DYRL and the original are more epic, but Plus has a bit more emotion and the sound track is awesome.

I'd still like to see a straight remake of the original Macross with updated visuals, even though 3D animated mecha are somehow more lifeless than 2D ones.



It's one of the few foreign films I've seen enough times not to need subs. :)

Sure that's not because the terrible English dub is etched into your brain?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtthuOBGUQY

It is for me.

"He is the commander, he must have a plan.":eek:

[drifand]

DX chogokin yf-31 at ny plus super parts on pre order.

[Falcon]

DX chogokin yf-31 at ny plus super parts on pre order.

Thanks for the heads up!

The super parts look great on the 31! :D

[drifand]

Thanks for the heads up!

The super parts look great on the 31! :D

I am just looking for the skull version and think about it. Not buying the rest

[STL]

Looks like the VF-31 was just released but with MacrossWorlds down, does anyone know where else I can look to read feedback/reviews?

[klystron]

Havent researched myself, but I sometimes use this guys reviews.
Its in Japanese, but I have found them useful in the past.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR3K3vQ-lk4

[drifand]

I normally go for anymoon for macross reviews

[Falcon]

So... anyone got the dx VF-31 yet?

Give us your opinion! :) Really want to hear people's thoughts of it.

[Tober]

So... anyone got the dx VF-31 yet?

Give us your opinion! :) Really want to hear people's thoughts of it.

Mine should arrive tomorrow. :)

Collection DX Review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLazf8cU4Pk




Hi-Metal Spartan - Preorders open Jan 6

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/IMG_1977.thumb.JPG.7325866f8a372ec7e6a9971ec6f539e f_zpsvbivfqmg.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/IMG_1977.thumb.JPG.7325866f8a372ec7e6a9971ec6f539e f_zpsvbivfqmg.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/IMG_1980.thumb.JPG.385ac9ea1bdf6761ff8a78cbcad1ce7 2_zpsywra85r9.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/IMG_1980.thumb.JPG.385ac9ea1bdf6761ff8a78cbcad1ce7 2_zpsywra85r9.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/IMG_1978.thumb.JPG.0db13077de10d3c5b1e4a303ae851ab 0_zpsojcahpt2.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/IMG_1978.thumb.JPG.0db13077de10d3c5b1e4a303ae851ab 0_zpsojcahpt2.jpg.html)

Upcoming Hi-Metal R Releases:

Regult Missile Set
Destroid Defender
VF-1A Armored Valkyrie
VF-1EX Hayate and Mirage
VF-2SS




DX VF-31F preorder also opening on Jan 6


http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/IMG_2387.JPG.69bf55be8c62374ff9019f0103c46dcc_zpsu mioff4y.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/IMG_2387.JPG.69bf55be8c62374ff9019f0103c46dcc_zpsu mioff4y.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/IMG_2391.JPG.7c33c199357d4baf8b84e84c28c635de_zpsv yl8pddi.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/IMG_2391.JPG.7c33c199357d4baf8b84e84c28c635de_zpsv yl8pddi.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/IMG_2392.JPG.61d1de51802316cabc887bdb39ba9d04_zpsv idd2ii6.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/IMG_2392.JPG.61d1de51802316cabc887bdb39ba9d04_zpsv idd2ii6.jpg.html)

[drifand]

Taking Spartan skipping the vf.
I might consider vf31E

[STL]

So... anyone got the dx VF-31 yet?

Give us your opinion! :) Really want to hear people's thoughts of it.

I got mine recently and love it. Have only gone between Gerwalk n Jet mode but am smitten with the deco and significantly better engineering than theYF-30. Feels much smoother

And damn, not sure how many VF-31s I want to end up with

[drifand]

Crazy will start today as reminder, good luck to all.
Pretty sure the Spartan will be easier

[Falcon]

Yeah, think with all the good news about the VF-31J, I think the VF-31 will be a lot harder to get than the first time.

Think the HMR's are going to have an easier run than those going for the DX's.


I got mine recently and love it. Have only gone between Gerwalk n Jet mode but am smitten with the deco and significantly better engineering than theYF-30. Feels much smoother

And damn, not sure how many VF-31s I want to end up with

Lol it's a costly addiction all this Macross! :D

[Trent]

31F looks heaps better than the blue one.

Surprisingly, I'm mildly tempted.

[drifand]

31F looks heaps better than the blue one.

Surprisingly, I'm mildly tempted.

31-E or 31-S gets my attention, I will wait

[Tober]

31F looks heaps better than the blue one.

Why do you say that? I eneded up paying more than I would have liked for the Hayate 31J because it's the one that I thought looked best. And I only want to buy one of each Valk type, unless the cannon fodder goes up.

[Lord_Zed]

Why do you say that? I eneded up paying more than I would have liked for the Hayate 31J because it's the one that I thought looked best. And I only want to buy one of each Valk type, unless the cannon fodder goes up.

I agree, although in my case it's also because I have more grey Valkyries than blue ones, so Hayate's was more eye catching.

[Trent]

Why do you say that? I eneded up paying more than I would have liked for the Hayate 31J because it's the one that I thought looked best. And I only want to buy one of each Valk type, unless the cannon fodder goes up.

Personal colour preferences. No other reason. I haven't seen Delta so I have no character attachments/knowledge so I'm going purely on Valk aesthetics

[Tober]

Personal colour preferences. No other reason. I haven't seen Delta so I have no character attachments/knowledge so I'm going purely on Valk aesthetics

Cool. I usually prefer low-viz schemes but went for the J instead. :cool:

Delta... I'm still struggling to get through it. :o

[Trent]

Arcadia have announced a new 1/60 SV-51 Ivanov.

I'm happy :D

[Falcon]

Excited as well! Though my wallet isn't :D

Hope it's not a crazy price. I'm not a fan of their 25 VF-1S premium. :(

[kovert]

Any news on release dates for the HI METAL R Regult Missle and Defender?

[Tober]

Any news on release dates for the HI METAL R Regult Missle and Defender?

The Spartan will be released in May, and that's the last scheduled release I'm aware of.

[drifand]

I believe the Destriod tomahwak will be coming on soon, as they have just did non macross hi metal xabungle.

[Lord_Zed]

I wonder what happened to Breetai?

[drifand]

I wonder what happened to Breetai?

The last teaser was tomahawk destroid, so I think that will be next

[kovert]

Hoping for more info re the Tomahawk after the Spartan's release in May.

Did Bandai ever release a HMR Roy Focker TV version?

[drifand]

Hoping for more info re the Tomahawk after the Spartan's release in May.

Did Bandai ever release a HMR Roy Focker TV version?

No idea which version is which, the grey one was released (Hi metal-r). White one imo has always been hikaru after focker died. (old hi-metal which has been noted as Roy Focker custom) < in white.

Opinions wise, I like the grey one better but I believe Bandai will do it in white down the road. More importantly, I want a VF-1D!!! why have they not done this in every single Bandai Macross related toy?

[kovert]

Is the VF-1D the orange livery? Have only seen the model kits.

The Focker VF-1S in grey is the one from the DYRL movie, apparently. TV white version from HMR would be most welcome.

[Akky82]

Is the VF-1D the orange livery? Have only seen the model kits.

The Focker VF-1S in grey is the one from the DYRL movie, apparently. TV white version from HMR would be most welcome.

VF-1D is from the series, orange and brown 2 seat trainer with the 2 eye lenses one on top of the other like = from the first ep that Hikaru takes off in.

It's still my favourite original 1/60 yamato release that I have, just edging out e-lint. Though I never did pick up the equivalent from DYRL (super ostrich??).

[drifand]

VF-1D is from the series, orange and brown 2 seat trainer with the 2 eye lenses one on top of the other like = from the first ep that Hikaru takes off in.

It's still my favourite original 1/60 yamato release that I have, just edging out e-lint. Though I never did pick up the equivalent from DYRL (super ostrich??).

The Super Ostrich has always been done, in fact both Elintseeker and Ostrich are in the line up for hi-metal r series. What I a don't get is the VF-1D which is a straight forward no brainer implementation form the normal valks. Is kinda depressing that Bandai have always failed to let down this piece. Especially as stated Hikaru has driven it, is all the more a more important piece rather than super ostrich. You would think they will come out with a special hand holding Minmay as part of a display.

[Tober]

The VF-1D is a trainer which has two seats (also used for the Virgin Road), so the cockpit and chest are also different, but would be the same as the Elint and Ostrich. So could come out when those do.

[drifand]

Hi metal r defender on 27th march pre order

[Tober]

The Mirage DX VF-31C goes up a week later on April 3.

[drifand]

Ordered my hi Metal r defender with ease. Now waiting on the other two destroids.

[drifand]

Lol

What a waste of time. Yes same drill for chogokin dx.
You probably find heaps at tamashii event

[Falcon]

The speed in which these preorders get taken up is really surprising. Surely even the locals aren't happy with the low numbers and difficulty of attaining these toys? Essentially locals and internationals are all after the same pool of toys- would have thought Bandai would make some more and be confident that they'd also be snapped up.

Hope there's more available closer to the release day.

[Trent]

The speed in which these preorders get taken up is really surprising. Surely even the locals aren't happy with the low numbers and difficulty of attaining these toys? Essentially locals and internationals are all after the same pool of toys- would have thought Bandai would make some more and be confident that they'd also be snapped up.

Hope there's more available closer to the release day.

Bandai doesn't like money.

[drifand]

Bandai doesn't like money.

I think so too.
I wonder if their CEO realises how much money they are missing out in the following items:

Voltron SOC
Macross Delta chogokin DX
Gundam Metal build line

All of these are sold out and they seem to be ignoring any potential lost of profits. Apart from Voltron, the rest are pre order sold out which is nuts.

I do admit that at least Tamashii web Metal build gundam series does go into a few rounds when sold out but I am unsure why after selling so many macros toys, they don't see the 3 second sold out? I don't know about some of you, but I do get tired of this bs every time and it doesn't feel enjoyable anymore collecting.

[Trent]

SV-262 is in stock at HLJ:

http://hlj.com/product/BANN08749

[Soundwarp]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/soundwarp/361AF966-9760-4F75-A4A5-3B9C0B89BE37_zpslrifwmeo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/soundwarp/media/361AF966-9760-4F75-A4A5-3B9C0B89BE37_zpslrifwmeo.jpg.html)

Omg I just came across that.....

$500.00 😡

[drifand]

SV-262 is in stock at HLJ:

http://hlj.com/product/BANN08749

So much for the sold out hype, I didn't bother anymore

[drifand]

VF-31F super parts are on pre order.

[Tober]

HI-METAL R VF-1S Valkyrie 35 Years Anniversary Color is up for pre-order on HLJ.

http://hlj.com/product/BANN16164/Act

[drifand]

HI-METAL R VF-1S Valkyrie 35 Years Anniversary Color is up for pre-order on HLJ.

http://hlj.com/product/BANN16164/Act

I can't believe it but I am actually going to pass it up as it's not in the original movie or tv macross. I wasn't ready to open a can of worms.

[Soundwarp]

I like that but it seems as though it's been on a diet

[Dkaris]

Found my red VF-1J 1/60 and my VF-1S low vis valks today, I forgot I'd put them in storage.

[kovert]

HI-METAL R VF-1S Valkyrie 35 Years Anniversary Color is up for pre-order on HLJ.

http://hlj.com/product/BANN16164/Act

Already showing as 'ORDER STOP' on HLJ. That was quick.

[drifand]

Already showing as 'ORDER STOP' on HLJ. That was quick.

yes some people love the colours. There isn't anything wrong with it, its just something I don't want to jump out of scope in collecting my Hi Metals.

[klystron]

I really dig that colour scheme. Not fussed on the price tho.

[drifand]

I really dig that colour scheme. Not fussed on the price tho.

Yeah I know a few people like it. By all means get it. For me I am keeping my collection simple.

[Falcon]

Yeah, there are too many series around that we have to be more selective these days. :(

[drifand]

Hi metal spartan on the way to me.

[Tober]

Hi-Metal R VF-2SS goes up for pre-order today.

Anyone else doing the madness routine? :rolleyes:

[drifand]

Hi-Metal R VF-2SS goes up for pre-order today.

Anyone else doing the madness routine? :rolleyes:

I am unsure it will be madness as it is high metal not chogokin.

I am ordering one for a friend but I am unsure myself. for once I like the plane mode over the batroid. I am 50/50 with this and I may try HLJ so I can decide if I want one.

[Tober]

I am unsure it will be madness as it is high metal not chogokin.

I am ordering one for a friend but I am unsure myself. for once I like the plane mode over the batroid. I am 50/50 with this and I may try HLJ so I can decide if I want one.

It was bad, but not as bad as the DXs. Managed to secure one at HLJ (preferred). :)

[drifand]

It was bad, but not as bad as the DXs. Managed to secure one at HLJ (preferred). :)

It was surprisingly bad. I got one at cdJapan but ny has not release and AE has it though may be sold out now.

[drifand]

Hi-Metal R VF-2SS goes up for pre-order today.

Anyone else doing the madness routine? :rolleyes:

Available at ny now cheapest 11,200jpy

[Trent]

Hi-Metal R VF-2SS goes up for pre-order today.

Anyone else doing the madness routine? :rolleyes:

Nope. Life dictates that there is only one scale for me: 1/60.

Still haven't opened my 262. Would like to track down a 31 Messer or Mirage, but life will go on if I don't.

Good to hear you got one. But then, you always do :p

[drifand]

Hi-Metal R VF-2SS is now sold out at NY. I cancelled my cdjapan one easily and ordered at ny. works out to be at least $30 cheaper!

I didn't get this myself as somehow I dont really click with Macross 2 design.

[Trent]

So, who's going in for the Arcadia 1/3000 SDF-1?

I don't know where I'll get the money, but I'm not missing this again.

Anyone need a spare kidney? :p

[drifand]

So, who's going in for the Arcadia 1/3000 SDF-1?

I don't know where I'll get the money, but I'm not missing this again.

Anyone need a spare kidney? :p

I think I just wait for the Bandai version

[Tober]

Pre-orders for the Tamashi Web Exclusive Hi-Meta R Regult Missile Set have gone up at Nippon-Yasan (https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/21764-hi-metal-r-regult-missile-type-set-limited-edition.html).

[drifand]

Pre-orders for the Tamashi Web Exclusive Hi-Meta R Regult Missile Set have gone up at Nippon-Yasan (https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/21764-hi-metal-r-regult-missile-type-set-limited-edition.html).

Yup bought one this time. Is not bad considering it can convert to the first version battle pod.

[Trent]

I think I want the premium edition SDF-1. Hopefully it's not too hard to get.

Anyone else keen?

[Trent]

Annnnnnnnnd the Premium Finish SDF-1 is looking to be about $800aud delivered.

Too rich for my blood. When I look at what else I could by for that money, I lose interest very quickly.

[drifand]

Annnnnnnnnd the Premium Finish SDF-1 is looking to be about $800aud delivered.

Too rich for my blood. When I look at what else I could by for that money, I lose interest very quickly.

Nuff said, I am even not interested in the regular one.

[Initial_G]

Waiting for the preorders for the premium max/miria VF-1Js lol ... I think regular versions are releasing soon

[Trent]

Was pursuing the Robotech store for a laugh and saw this (https://robotech.com/store/product/robotech-f-14-skull-leader). It actually looks pretty cool. Anyone know what scale it is?

[Tober]

Was pursuing the Robotech store for a laugh and saw this (https://robotech.com/store/product/robotech-f-14-skull-leader). It actually looks pretty cool. Anyone know what scale it is?

1/72

The Premium Edition is up on HLJ, and yeah, about $800 shipped. If I didn't already have the Yamato I would consider it. Same thing stopped me buying the PE Valks, but the SDF looks much better with the additional paint and tampos... :confused:

[drifand]

In other news hi metal elintseeker is coming next for pre orders 1/9/17

[drifand]

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/20591-macross-delta-dx-chogokin-vf-31c-siegfried-mirage-farina-jenius-custom.html

For those who want it.

[Trent]

I've decided to pick up a Delta Platoon VF-31. But I can't decide which. I was thinking a Messer but the ugly head combined with the fact that Messer didn't actually do anything in the show leaves me a little unsure. I'm thinking maybe the Arad or the Mirage.

As far as the show goes I just finished the episode where Messer bites it but haven't got much further yet. Are their any characters that I'm gonna think are awesome by the end of the show and regret not buying their Valk?

[drifand]

I am just going to buy the 31-e as I don't have a radar valk. Maybe 31-s

[Trent]

I need that VF-31J Kai. It's like two Valks in one!

Any idea on how us foreigners can get one?

[Falcon]

I need that VF-31J Kai. It's like two Valks in one!

Any idea on how us foreigners can get one?

Don't think we can get one till it goes to auction on Jap Yahoo or if we're lucky and it goes p-bandai...

I like the look of it. I'd love to get my hands on that too. :D

[drifand]

It will be available tamashii web. I doubt is exclusive as other tamashii nations all get listed on pbandai in the end.

[Trent]

So how does P-Bandai work? Do they accept international orders or do I need to use a shipping forwarder?

[drifand]

So how does P-Bandai work? Do they accept international orders or do I need to use a shipping forwarder?

Yeah you need to get an agent willing to buy and ship to you.
Pretty much like 711 mp-10.

[Falcon]

Yeah you need to get an agent willing to buy and ship to you.
Pretty much like 711 mp-10.

Is it even available yet for agents to get?

[drifand]

Is it even available yet for agents to get?

Nope, you need to wait for the event to pass, and I believe stocks will come in then. Suspects such as NY may have a couple.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Ahoy travellers

Figured this thread may be the best place to ask - anyone know what this robot is?

Came in a box full of vintage G1's :confused:

https://pix.sfly.com/J1j79y

[kovert]

Ahoy travellers

Figured this thread may be the best place to ask - anyone know what this robot is?

Came in a box full of vintage G1's :confused:

https://pix.sfly.com/J1j79y

Does it have a copyright year/manufacturer stamps?

[drifand]

Ahoy travellers

Figured this thread may be the best place to ask - anyone know what this robot is?

Came in a box full of vintage G1's :confused:

https://pix.sfly.com/J1j79y

That is orguss series

What you have is a takatoku gerwalk nikick-C 1/40 scale

http://dxrobo.com/gerwalk-nikick-mbg-24c-1983-1-40-takatoku-toys/

There are 4 in this scaleby takatoku which consists of orguss orgroid the main good guy. And the other two are hyper rare in green the Olsen special and the green nikick 24-A which is very rare.

I believe megagouse made the new Spec series but is very expensive.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Ah thanks guys, much appreciated. Seems very rare according to online searches but not overly valuable :rolleyes:

Don't have any use for it - if anyone is interested in it flick me a PM!

[Falcon]

So many Macross toys coming out or have already been released I'm wondering did everyone managed to get what they wanted. That VF-31J Kai looks nice! :)

[drifand]

So many Macross toys coming out or have already been released I'm wondering did everyone managed to get what they wanted. That VF-31J Kai looks nice! :)

It was a factory defect lol some Chinese worker painted the wrong app on the plane and they decided you guys will buy it. I don't think is worth 28000 Jpy

Also it looks like they changed the colour of the initial dx chogokin vr-1j

[Raptormesh]

Looking for a DX sv-262 if anyone here is selling/trading one. :)

[Trent]

So many Macross toys coming out or have already been released I'm wondering did everyone managed to get what they wanted. That VF-31J Kai looks nice! :)

Yeah I got a Kai. It looks really nice and makes Hayate's regular Valk look unfinished.

Debating whether I need the supers for it.


Looking for a DX sv-262 if anyone here is selling/trading one. :)

I haven't looked in a month or so but they were pretty abundant on Mandarake for at or slightly below rrp.

[Raptormesh]

I haven't looked in a month or so but they were pretty abundant on Mandarake for at or slightly below rrp.

Thanks, Amiami is also selling them 28% off.

Finally got mine for 10k off Mandarake!

https://i.imgur.com/R4AjH8c.png

[drifand]

VF-31S was out yesterday, hope all fans got theirs.
I finally bought my first Delta, and I hope the full Armour will follow soon.

[Trent]

VF-31S was out yesterday, hope all fans got theirs.
I finally bought my first Delta, and I hope the full Armour will follow soon.

There has been multiple opportunities to grab the last two valks so I'll probably be able to pick one up after release.

[drifand]

There has been multiple opportunities to grab the last two valks so I'll probably be able to pick one up after release.

yup, is over hyped imo. Not sure how Bandai's marketing department works, as they should be allowing orders when the item is hot rather than reissue it after a year.

I might get the 31E but that will be my final piece.

[VGMStudios]

Really wanted to buy one.. didnt even know one was coming out. But I cant afford $250 for a figure anymore. :(

[drifand]

Update the hi metal r vt-1 ostrich should be up for pre order real soon.

[drifand]

Ordered my VT-1 hi metal-r, is already up. Probably the closest thing you ever get to a VF-1D.

[lancalot]

got my vf31A :)

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29871592_1544993025629614_5956375801838558265_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=f8f4b46dc78e1bdc97d64c5b7db997d7&oe=5B686570

[Raptormesh]

That's awesome lancelot, I'm green with envy! Great pairing with the Thunderbolt as well.

[drifand]

Vf-19 is out on pre order it was a killer day for bandai considering if you needed a metal build strike, soc godsigma, and this and maybe even a hulkbuster ii

[Trent]

So guess who completely missed the Bandai preorder for his favourite ever valk?

:(

[Falcon]

So guess who completely missed the Bandai preorder for his favourite ever valk?

:(

Ouch! You may be able to find one extra later when they're released- maybe a little higher than the preorder.

I think I bought a spare that I'm happy to send over if you don't want to wait. But I'm in Melbourne...