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Those look great Spanner.

You can try taping off the areas but unfortunately the developer does deep underneath it. I have read that you can add oxyclean powder to create a paste to brush it on. The oxyclean won’t make it better it just to make it a paste. Just place it in a plastic tub and use food seal plastic wrap to cover the top and allow exposure to sunlight or UV lighting.

That was a great review. My only critic would be the background. While I myself do like Supergirl it was a bit distracting.

Just heed the warning of using it on the colored plastics. I bought some developer of the same concentration and tried to restore and old Takatoku GBP armour. It worked but unfortunately it turned the armour periwinkle. So I had to paint it to correct the color issue. Good luck. I really hope it works out for you.

Hey no3Ljm, The chest would lock better if the small grey detents toward the rear of the fuselage would protrude out just a little more. These detents actually lock the chest down without the armpit cavity fillers being needed. The rails used for the heat/chest shield are what locks around these parts. Hopefully Bandai revisits this and corrects the issue.

Nice pic dapro! Is your Miria yellowing or is that just the picture? *I just realized it is based on your thread to use developer as a possible solution. Good luck and post pictures. I really hope it works out.

Those OS Robot Hero figures are really nice. I picked up all three original seekers for my son. The quality and price are very good and match perfectly. I never realized they scaled so well.

I apologize if I offended you but I never intended to put this in as someone specifically being in my crosshairs to any particular customizers preference and/or application. I just stated a preference. I enjoy seeing everyone's desicion to stylize their valkyries as they see fit. All I was stating was a fact. My sincerest apologies if you took it personally, I never meant it to be as such.

I for one am really not into panel lining. I much prefer a much more natural effect. Planes, ship, traines, and automobiles do not wear out evenly. Nor do they accumulate dirt and grime at the same rate. Uneven wear is more natural and discoloration without concert is more appealing. If ever you notice how dust accumulated on your car or your jet you will notice weather[ing] has no particular preference on wear it wants to present itself. It just want to do what it does without you noticing, until you decide to notice. By that time time you can see what you and you figure it applies to subject as a whole and another play what you saw apply to all surfaces. Incorrectly. My two cents.

Agreed. I could have done without the unattractive hexagonal base. That alone is the space and plastic that could have been used more wisely to provide an array of armaments.

Very Impressive. Are planning to create another idol after Frejya?

Thank you. Here is a link to the old step by step instructions on how this particular kit works, just like th custom pictured.

Excellent effects and execution. I whole heartedly agree that there really was a missed opportunity to really gear up the engineeiring and details to truly supass anything we have seen to date be it model or toy.

Thanks. So it looks like a bunch of reissues. I hoping for a new “Egg” series.

I wonder if any company will ever attempt a true anime accurate Battroid the still transforms to all modes. Just wondering.

That is correct. All DYRL pilots have Popeye syndrome with overly thick limbs.

I referred to these two books for reference and couldn’t find a solid answer. Only the MPM has picture with the UNSPACY on both sides right side up on either cover of the book. The MVFDN has no information as all the fun pods are blank. I also referred to the M3 site and even there there is no reference indicating one side up for F and the other upside down to them be right side up for B. Hmm. Maybe Bandai is right?

Thanks for the recommendation. I did try to reset the position. When I first pulled the Valkyrie from the tray it was already misaligned and the backpack looked askew. I massaged everything back to place and it seemed to work. Then I started to transform it and the arm just popped away. I tried putting it back in place but it just refused to stay. I checked the alignment and everything was level, yet no success to keep the right arm in place. Hopefully this doesn’t turn into a larger issue with Super or Strike parts attached.

Great job Lolicon!

The solution is probable but seems highly impractical. It would be best if Bandai would have just printed the lettering accordingly. Hopefully this is remedied in future releases.

I finally received my copy today all thanks to HLJ. Off the bat, this is one heavy piece of machinery. My first impression upon looking at it is that it looks amazing. The tampo printing is crisp and clear as are the paint apps. This really is an apples to oranges comparison to Yamato’s old 1/48. I wanted to do a comparison but the fit finish and feel is far different from even the 1/60 V.2. What more can I say to praise this magnificent rendering for what it is. Sadly there are quite a few flaws that I too have received like others have already pointed out: 1. Arms that pop out during fighter mode. I tried to shift all the parts into place with care and ease but the darn right arm just keeps popping out. I thought it was misaligned but that wasn’t the case. Every time I put in place it just shoots the are away. 2. Plastic shreds coming from the right foot. Hopefully, this was a manufacturing oversight and the parts were not cleaned well or this could be the beginning of a larger issue to come. I guess I will deal with it if and when it happens. 3. Detachable swingbar just comes apart at the slightest touch when transforming from F to G. I was already well aware that the swing bar comes apart I just didn’t expect it to do it on it’s own. In addition, the lower separated swingbar that is supposed to be attached to the legs does not lock well into the nosecone. When I move the legs the plastic attachment that is supposed to tab into the fuselage just pops out. This is one gimmick that was waisted on this toy. 4. Soft detents to lock the chest in place. The small grey parts on either side of the fuselage are just a bit small, inabeling the chest to lock properly using these tabs and the heatshield channels. Once you open the clavicle flaps it helps alleviate this minute issue. 5. Small amounts of paint found throughout. Black smudges here and there. It almost appears intentionally as if Bandai was printing these with similar mindness to eliminate counterfeiting. Right away this reminded me of the colored fibers in US currency. Good thing these are small and are really only noticeable when you zoom in with your camera. Really no big deal but just thought I would point out my discovery. 5. UNSPACY on gun. Ok, this is just negligent on Bandai’s part. Printing is completely wrong on both sides. Yet, the size and font is very attractive. 6. UNSPACY on the legs. Not sure what to think of this. One side of me likes the large bold print, but the other side is confused as to why it is printed over the recessed rectangle? It just looks weird. 7. Fins on the legs. Won’t sit flush against the legs when folded. 8. Wing flaps. No issues. 9. Nosecone. Loose but fine. Given there is no real weight put into this I don’t need to worry. Will this replace the 1/48? For now yes for some, but not for me. I just like the fact that this is fully tampoed and requires little to make look good on a shelf. My only real concerns about this figure are just a few: 1. Metal feet. These seem to be polished bare metal and slightly pitted already. Reminds me of MP-05 Megatron and the issues with his feet. 2. Ball joints in the feet. I wonder how long these will last. Even more so, how long they will last with GBP parts on them. 3. Hands. The pinky is my only concern. The connection is very small compared to the rest of the fingers. Just wanted to share my findings. Overall it’s a good toy but only time will tell if it will be a great toy or a complete disaster. I hope for the former.

Are there any pictures or dimensions of the actual models?

Holy WTF! As a KO collector...there is a line even I wouldn’t cross. Garfield, Gundam, Macross, and Monday, this toy has it all. I just wish it came with suction cups to attach it to my car window. Then maybe, just maybe I’ll buy it.

I think I will have to obtain this. The size is good at 1/72 and the fact that they packed in a ton of what a 1/60 can do without being a partsformer is always a plus in my book. This will look nice next to my HCM collection and the price point is attractive.

Hello again fellow enthusiasts. I wanted to share another 1/48. This is one of my favorites a VF-1D M&M Virgin Road. It’s a kit I created many years ago, but has the finishing touches done by Kurt.