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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.

I think a few pages back someone did but the Yamato pilot is too big.

Don’t be so sure about that. Given what we’ve seen with the upcoming Takara/Hasbro Optimus Prime Masterpiece the prices were very high for new figure and this coming from a very well financially backed manufacturer. Arcadia is much smaller with lesser means and has more than once hit our wallets hard with no remorse. If you think back to the VF-0s the prices were already high to begin with and still they added insult to injury with PF release. And let’s not forget all the other PF madness and sticker shock. But this is all speculation and I hope they consider all the other products out there wanting our funds versus their high priced items.

Challenge accepted.

You are correct when you say updating! Those Nightmares, Messiahs, and Durandal look fantastic!

I’ll check it out. Thanks for lead I really appreciate it!

Hey Kicker where did you find these and who makes them?

Sign me up as well. This truly is an excellent Laurch Arm display stand worthy of the HM-R series. Congatulations Kyekye!

Wow! That looks really good! If Mikhail had’t you know what...he for sure would have been pissed at Arad.

That’s a really cool shot!

Wise decision.

I knew you couldn’t resist. ;P Great customs and thank you for sharing!

Keep ‘em coming.