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i saw the add to cart button, but gone......

Ya, i saw the word modeller and pork ramen in there too, and also the words plamo and display. In anycase it can't be a release date.

Yen rate in 2012: 77 yen per USD Yen rate in second half 2013 / 2014: 100 yen per USD Based on above: 2012: 10290 yen = 133 USD 2014: 16800 yen = 168 USD note that fluctuation in yen vs. USD isn't due to USD value swing, but due to yen value swing. Then, take into factor of Inflation rate of 3%: 2012: 10290 yen = $141 USD with 2 years of inflation of 3% 2014: 16800 yen = $168 USD Then, add on general increases in costs for factories in China, and the cost of the stand, and you're there.

yes it's a 1/60 custom kit bash from DarrinG, not related to (and don't share any parts with) the Wonderfest exclusive.

Upon stumbling the wrong hangar, this Zentradi soldier find himself facing the three micron aces: He then thought better of what he should be doing:

still haven't tried out the interactive disc..... one day!

seeing this thread got bumped reminds me of my recent discovery that my Hi-Metal VF-1J has a yellowed chest plate now.... That's what I get for displaying it in my office instead of at home in display cabinet.

It says on the article it's renewal COLOR. I assume that means nothing's changed but the color.

The cabinet itself is sturdy but the shelves are not. Not only the metal rack wobbles, the shelves are also free to move about with clearance on all four sides and secured by gravity and friction only. You get what you pay for with a detolf. A real cabinet is much much sturdier. In a real cabinet, toys don't move when one opens it's door. Having said that, the detolf is a great solution to many collectors who would rather spend money on toys than cabinet.

Mystery solved! http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-COL-6929&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dmacross%24pagemax%3D20%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 Turn out to be Frontier character art cards. 10 packs of art cards + gum candy. Perhaps I should cancel my pre-order.. If only they'd throw in some Tenjin illustrations..

Giraffe pulling a Gerwalk.

I wish for a bunch of 1/60 accessories including hangar, maintenance / transport vehicles, figures (characters and maintenance crew), diorama of SDF bridge, etc.. It should be minimal cost to make and they could charge a huge markup and I would still buy them.

I too am only interested in the FB figures. I wasn't interested in the VF-19K until I saw it in person in Akiba with the Sound Booster attached, soon after that I got the Yamato one, that was awhile ago. I like the McDonald scheme. It's anime accurate, and I like McDonalds.

Heat shield color and number are different though

can someone remind me which episode the Cavalier is in? I recall seeing the CF 1J.

Thanks for the guide! I bought a box of the expansion pack (Vol. 7) out of curiosity, as Macross Crusade didn't come into my radar until recently. One of the card I got was a purple card, I wonder what it's for? It's a C-015 Command card with Aisha on it. It says something about returning all enemy during the deployment phase (I can only read some Kanji and some katagana).

I just want the FB figures. Seriously I think Arcadia should release 1/60 diorama related accessories like maintenance and transport vehicles and other 1/60 characters. I would buy those over and over.

nice hell diver and Galient!

The review was fine and had enough information about the toy itself. If people have strong opinions about what a review should contain, why not write his own? Even one doesn't own this particular toy, one can always review other toys the way one likes it as a statement to what one thinks a review should contain. Reviewers are doing this on their personal time, and most have no financial interest and doing it just as part of their hobby. While constructive criticism is good, I don't think it warrants complaints as I have seen here. I'd rather see a review where the reviewer is enthusiastic about the review as supposed to being worried about negative reactions because he's missing information or not stressing points well enough. When that happens, it's a job, not a hobby.

I wasn't trying to accuse blame and think less of people. What I was implying is that if I was in the shoe of the HKC staff processing your case, frustration isn't unwarranted. Consider that the HKC staff knows nothing about you but the following: 1. customer bought valkyrie at drastically reduced price which HKC is trying to get rid of stock for. 2. customer did not like the valkyrie and requested refund/return, which the staff agreed to and provided instructions, despite, as aaajin described above, such practice is usually a big no no in Hong Kong. Return means loss of money. 3. customer came back and wanted a postal code, which doesn't exist. I don't disagree that the case could be handled better. What I said was that I don't blame HKC for not responding because the facts above don't make a strong case for an ideal customer for a small business like HKC. No high horse, no blaming, no personal attack.

Hong Kong addresses have no postal code. Not every country work like yours. HKC must have read your email/accusation and thought less of you and thus never replied, and I don't blame them.

Awesome, makes me love my Zentradi soldier that much more! Thx!

Milia: Sculpt: See comparison pics with artwork from Macross Chronicle below. She is a little bustier than the on screen Milia, but who complains about that? The face is beautiful with a pointy nose exactly like Milias. The hair looks good, and can be swapped out to put the helmet on, which also looks good with a nice transparent green face shield. I am not sure if its my piece, I feel like her left leg is a tiny little bit shorter than her right (by may be a couple millimeters), as I have trouble posing her with symmetrical pose while staying straight (not veered to left or right). It could be (and probably is) just me not having figured out the crotch joint system yet. Articulation: She can pull off most normal poses. As with the brown Zentradi soldier, need to be pretty careful during posing, but I havent had anything fallen off during posing. No waist, mid-section joints and no extreme poses, but does have all the swivels at the right places. Her head is on a ball joint, but the hair prevents head articulation and kind of forces her to look down a little. With the helmet on this issue is eliminated. She is not as stable as the Zentradi soldier given her tiny feet and high heel, but does stand pretty well. She does also come with a closed eye face and two extra pairs of hands (not pictured). Material: Its plastic, not resin. So far it seems sturdy for what it needs to do. Paint work: Excellent! Paint was expertly applied and detailed. I can tell Darrin really put a lot of work into it. The face was wonderfully painted with all the right shades of colors. She has that Im bright and Im determined look to her, which is very Milia. Construction: Milia is a conversion from another toy with custom parts, and thus sturdier compared to the Zentradi soldier. Although the pictures show that the helmet has a gap, thats just me not wanting to force it to close all the way, which can be done, resulting in a much smaller and less noticeable gap. Overall impression: Its Milia, my favorite Jenius (my favorite family in the Macross universe) after Emila. So of course Im ecstatic about finally owning one! She is beautiful to look at, and can do a lot of poses. Just being able to pose her with Max makes her totally worth it! I was most impressed with her face and its likeness to Milia. I think Darrin did a great job here. With the Zentradi soldier and Milia, I finally have a representation of Zentran, Meltran, and Micron in my collection. Its a quality piece of work and Id recommend it! If youre on the fence, but have too many Valkyries on your want list, rethink your priorities! Once these are gone they are gone. These wont ever show up in Mandarake!! Pics:

I got the brown Zentradi soldier and Milia in the mail from DarrinG. Thought I’d do a mini review in case some of you are on the fence. Zentradi brown soldier: Sculpt: See comparison pics with TV screen shots below. I had initially thought that this is based on the ultra limited T-REX mold from a few years ago, but it turns out it’s completely unrelated. According to Darrin, it is a scratch build kit bash. It does a great job capturing Zentradi’s bulky armor. The mask on the helmet has cutout (unlike the T-rex one), and can be flipped down. I also like the gun with the gun strap (note that the gun is glued to right hand). I wish he is a little bit larger size-wise, as it is on the small side if compared to the Macross Chronicle scale chart. However I believe the size was designed to be compatible to the Yamato 1/60 Regult. Overall great sculpt. Articulation: He can pull off most normal poses. Need to be pretty careful during posing, as its left arm and both elbow joints can be easily dislodged if not careful (can be easily put back). No waist, mid-section joints and no extreme poses, but does have all the swivels at the right places. Face shield is articulated and can come all the way down (I noticed that I didn’t have it flipped all the way up in some pics). He is very stable and pretty fun to pose. Material: It’s high quality plastic, not resin. So far it seems sturdy for what it needs to do. Paint work: Excellent! Paint was expertly applied and detailed with light weathering. I can tell Darrin really put a lot of work into it. Construction: It’s a kit. It’s supposed to be fragile and it is. Handle with care. Some of the joints can come off during posing if not careful but can be easily put back. Having said that, I’d rather joints pop off rather than break. As mentioned earlier he is very stable. Overall impression: I’m very happy to finally have a Zentradi soldier in my collection! This adds another dimension to my collection that no ordinary valkyrie can match. It adds perspective when placed next to a 1/60 human figure, showing how intimidating the Zentradi would be when seen by a human. I can also appreciate the hard work that Darrin has put into this with the great paint detail and great sculpt. It is a wonderful display piece! While the price tag may scare many away (though I admit Darrin sold these two to me at less than what he asked for), there just isn’t any other option if you are looking for a completed model of a 1/60 Zentradi solder. The fact that only such limited numbers of these are available makes it more worthwhile. I’m stoked that a Macross fan made these for other Macross fans. J I do wish I could army build the soldiers……..but not all dreams come true. If you can afford it, grab it while you can!! Pics:

Ordered mine! Can't wait for it to get here! My wallet took a big toll this past week for Macross!