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Not to open up a can of worms.......but, now that we are on the eve of a potential Macross Third Party age......what is or will be Macross World's official position on Third Party Macross merchandise? There are pro's and con's to both sides of either supporting and not supporting.... I feel that it is clearly "stealing IP", but I do not think that the big two are willing to produce certain products that several collectors, myself included, are interested in being produced (MII valks, enemy mecha, accessories and add-ons?).......I think that the issue may come down to the cost of licensing v. the potential profit......remove the licensing component...and well.....it definitely lowers the overall cost to bring the product into production....it is what it is....and I am sure that is a reason why we have not seen various Macross mecha come to light.... So what do you guys think? Does the good outweigh the bad for the individual collector?

VF-2SS voting seems to have hit a brick wall.....SDF-1 TV gaining fast....

Well....they already have knives...and the VF-11B had a bayonet...

I don't know if the VF-171 and YF-30 share the same scale as the -25 and its derivatives.....they look like they do....but then again so do all of the Yamatos and Arcadias.....until someone measures them and proves otherwise...I'll take your word for it!

Bandai's are all VF-25's or derivatives....how could they not scale perfectly to each other?

Wait till they get a look at EXO's....EXO? http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=37391

At the price being suggested....I think anyone that wants 3rd party companies to work on more Macross needs to support this. Seriously, this release is creative and bold....ballziest release since the Yamato VB-6! I can't imagine either Arcadia or Bandai releasing this other than maybe 20 at a WF from Arcadia... I think if this sells well for Master Made....perhaps we will be able to petition them for valks that so far have evaded us from the big two.... If Arcadia/Bandai refuses to produce a VF-2SS....then perhaps a third party will? Things are getting more interesting for Macross Fans!

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showforum=13

pre-ordered...thanks! Love the packaging....guess that is what happens when you don't have to pay for licensing!!!

Don't want it? How much?

Any idea of how many units will be produced? Is this item being produced based on demand or is it a limited piece run? Hope you can meet all pre-orders. Is this a ready-built toy or a kit?

YF-19: $300 Advance parts: $700 YF-19 + Advance parts: Priceless Congrats! I know you have a lot invested in the parts....but can you please answer Kurisama's question?.....he's the rest of MacrossWorld's only hope.....

HG as in Harmony Gold.........good luck and I will support this 3rd party release and your shop when it becomes available for order.....thanks! Please let us know when it is ready for pre-order.

Hope this sells well and we get more third-party Macross.....perhaps a VF-2SS with SAP????? Will HG be at NYCC?

So this is a kit or ready built toy? Don't like the big head, but at $99.....how can you go wrong?

http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=870812

Remove the VF-2SS and I'm guessing most of the votes would go to the TV SDF-1.... However, based on recent releases....is Arcadia OK with releasing a mold without "milking" it? I do not think so....the VF-0D is the basis for a complete reboot of the VF-0 line. So I am not sure they would greenlight a TV SDF-1. I think a TV SDF-1...a VF-11MAXL.....a VF-9....will need to be released as website exclusives/made to order....like the VF-4, if they are ever to see production. I think a VF-5000, barring a miracle of actually getting a VF-2SS, lends itself for some fair amount of mold milking. A VF-14 (M7/MPlus) could be the basis of several Varauta valks with some modification...but they seem to be unpopular, so based on that they are probably not on the Arcadia short list. Hope we hear something about an all-new release by end of year or early next year.....an insert announcement like they did with the VF-4 would be nice surprise.

Can you post their links?

the list was designed to find out what fans would like to see be produced out of a selection of PT toys that have yet to be made at all (or at least modern, as close to line-art representations as currently possible)....sure, it's been proven that almost any VF-1 repaint will get gobbled up.....and many would like to see a YF/VF-21/22 get "renewed" (but others, myself included, would just prefer to see something new get a chance).....the VF-0D is awesome, but still...a VF-0 has already been made and honestly, it's just not that exciting of a release (IMO).....same goes for the eventual VF-0 renewals that will be built out of it....and I did not include re-releases because I really expect to eventually see those released...especially the ones most folks want...like the VT-1 and Max and Milia VF-1Js.....good things come to those that wait.... Bottom line is I guess I just prefer to let some other Macross toys get a chance at getting produced as a PT toy.....rather than seeing more VF-1 repaints or renewals of previously released PT toys.... Additionally, some have commented about stuff like the SDP-1 or Macross R valks........I'd rather let some of our talented members take a stab at bringing those to life via "add-on" kits, etc....and the sad fact is...I seriously doubt they would have a chance in hell of getting green-lighted for general release by Arcadia.....if we have not seen a Dynamite 7 VF-5000 or a VA-3 which were both animated and had significant screen time...I doubt stuff that only exists in manga or concept art will be made.....those type of valks often appear in the "wish list" topic.....hopefully, some of our gurus will make those wishes come true at some point....

Judging by the low vote counts for the destroids and Varauta....something like a Regult would not fare well either......I think people would buy them if made...but they are low priority and get easily bumped in favor of practically any VF variant.... With that said....I went ahead and added a Regult completed toy.....just in case anyone wants to change their votes.... BTW...you are looking for a Virgin Road? There's one on Mandarake for 300 bucks.....

Perfect!

Tired/bored with renewals....I'd rather see something new...never attempted before....done right....the first time.... As for "v3" VF-1...I think I'd rather see a DX VF-1 from Bandai... Bandai will surely get the rights to produce 1/60-ish VF-whatevers for the upcoming show....which means Arcadia will need to start thinking how they will compete for our cash....once again...they will be in the position of only producing pt toys from older Macross shows, games, etc....however, I think now they realize that it can work as long as it is all "made to order"....add voting/fan picks....plus advanced paymemt...and they can't lose....

That would be awesome! Can a link to this thread be posted on his twitter account?

I'd buy a fully equipped VF-5000G from Dynamite 7....