Boobytrap
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Oooooo, very nice. I like the side to side expansion. I would be worried that it might pinch too much at the top (front to back) though with acrylic as it isn't very flexible (depending on the thickness). It might even break on some figures as the top may need to flex out further than any other point. You're more of the materials expert on that though so here's hopin'. But even if you couldn't get it to work with acrylic I would definitely get the black version you are showing. It could be pretty well hidden and be attached to your clear arm.
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Those could be a good compromise for mid-air poses. My only issue is that they aren't clear. My biggest want is to have the figures posed securely but have the stands be as hidden as possible. I'd be more than willing to give up mid-air poses to have a completely clear stand. Now if I could have both mid-air poses and a completely clear stand...
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Thinking about it a little more it might be better to make it more like a 'J' than a 'U' for the cradle. ___ / | cradle / | \_____./__O|
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That's the real trick isn't it? The sizes vary from front to back and side to side. Hot Toys/Sideshow currently accommodate it with a standard U shape from front to back but it expands side to side depending on how much it is inserted into the base. Most armored figures don't fit very well into the cradle and rely on the friction from the side to side expansion to hold them in place. I'm not the most imaginative when it comes to solutioning this type of thing but the shape that would probably have the most number of uses would be like below from the side... ___ \ / | \ cradle / | \_____./__O| The 'O' would be where you attach the stand. I have really wanted something that could fit under the arms that would allow the legs more freedom for better poses and even allow the figure to be in mid air but I'm pretty sure that the thickness of the acrylic wouldn't work for that.
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
Boobytrap replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
You sir are quite the enabler . If it wasn't for the fact that I only have moths in my wallet right now (this past month or so has been brutal with the number of expensive releases for what I collect) it would be in my cart. If I am lucky enough for it to still be available later this year it will be mine. -
Another Hot Toys collector . I'd be pretty ecstatic to get a yeti stand for these figures. A clear adjustable crotch stand would really make my day.
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+2 the enemy mechs are the reason I got into this line. As much as I would like some new valks (especially a VF-2SS) I NEED a complete set of Zentradi mechs and destroids.
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
Boobytrap replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Very nice. I have been admiring the Orguss from afar. Taking all of my willpower to not get the Hi-Spec. -
I still need far far too many at this point I'm afraid. Only getting back into this in the last year I had a lot of catching up to do. My initial goal was to get one of each model number (VF-0, VF-1, VF-4, etc...). Many dollars later I've completed that goal except for the VE-1, VT-1, and YF-21 (VF-22 is a good substitute... for now). Next is to get one of each model letter (A, C, D, etc...). All that being said, Max is my favorite pilot and blue is my favorite color so a Max VF-1J is a definite need. My ultimate want would be a VF-1D Virgin Road. Unfortunately, at Arcadia's rate of re-release and the current after market prices, I don't think I will ever be able to add this one to my collection.
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I can appreciate that sentiment and that different people want different things. I'd probably get more of them if they cost half the price. But Figuarts ZERO's having almost the same price as S.H. Figuarts makes no sense to me. I'm also the type that likes to pose my figures as my mood suits me, and my mood changes often. I'm willing to sacrifice some (not a lot of) aesthetics to get a nicely articulated figure. I realize though that some people are more of a 'set it and forget it' type and want something that looks awesome and is ready to go right out of the box. As long as these companies keep making money so that they can make more of the products that I like I'm all for it. And she has an outfit that is great with conforming to those curves. But i can just hear my wife now, 'what's with the space elf?'
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Sivil would be such a unique piece that I doubt that I could pass on her too. Would look pretty nice hovering next to my VF-19K.
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I much prefer articulated figures. As a matter of fact, other than some McFarlane football figures, I don't own any static figures. I could never understand spending so much money for a solid piece of plastic. All that being said, I now have Mirage on PO.
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I'm hoping that Arcadia decides to compete with Bandai and announces a re-issue of VF-1J Max and Milia in the next couple of months. I'll take a VF-1D if they would prefer to do that first .
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So my OCD won't allow me to apply any of the stickers. Drives me nuts seeing a sticker sheet with blanks spots. Does anyone have any recommendations for where I could get some decals for the skull squadron insignia that goes on the super/strike pack? Any way someone could do a scan of the sticker sheet and print it on a decal sheet?
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... ahhhh so it's all your fault
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The only thing that I can see is that it is missing the red triangles near the canopy. But that's consistent with the stand alone version that Arcadia had released previously. I also wish that they tampoed the skull squadron insignia on the fast/strike pack, but again that's consistent with what was done in the past.
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No, unfortunately, I didn't. I was saying that I was in the same boat as you and General Rasp. I was just adding the comment that I have several items on alert with figinstock, and other than the GX-71 I have never received an alert from them. Until I got that email I kept thinking that I had set something up wrong. Apparently I am just unlucky enough to want items that have never been back in stock long enough for me to be notified.
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Same also. If it wasn't for the email I got for the GX-71 (at 3:30 in the morning so i still missed out ) I would wonder if their service worked.
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Just received mine. First brand new V2, all of my others were purchased on the second-hand market. Love that new valk smell. Out of the box I really like the white, especially in contrast to the black and yellow. It does look a little off when compared to the others in my collection, but not glaringly so. I've been waiting to get a proper Roy (have had a v1 since back in the day) added to my collection for a very long time. What a great way to spend my lunch time.
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I was thinking of doing the same thing but my impatience won out over saving a few bucks. Paid $37.50 to have it shipped. I figured even if the exchange rate improved to it's best point over the last few years it would have cost about $30.70. No way I'm waiting up to 60 days just to save, at most, $7.
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Woo hoo. Just got my HLJ payment request.
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No issues, so far, for me either. I'm enjoying this version more than the previous version. I also wish that they had updated the arm to leg connection but one thing I did notice in the last few days is that they added a new 'L' shaped connector at the shoulder that attaches to the underside of the chest when in fighter mode. So even if/when the arm comes unpegged from the leg the arm still stays in place better than before. Which is good since they eliminated the arm to leg connection when the SAP is attached.
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Nothing to do with the durability of the revoltech joints, mine have all held up fine, but I hate them due to their appearance. They never seem to be integrated into the figure very well and always ruin the overall flow of the figure. The ratcheting joint (which i find unnecessary in figures of this size) also limits some of the poses. For those reasons I prefer Figmas or Figuarts. I'd be over the moon if Macross figures were ever released by one of those 2. But, back on topic, those customs are quite nice. I also couldn't help myself and had to put my HMR Hikaru on a bike poppin' a wheelie. Too much fun.
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I think you will be quite pleased with the VF-1S. It is a tried and true design that and is considered by many the pinnacle of Macross toys. I own several and love them all. The Bandai's are good for what they are but there were sacrifices made due to the scale when it comes to the VF's. I would highly recommend checking out anymoon.com for detailed information and reviews. It was a great resource for me when I got back into the hobby last year.
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Thanks for the information. Greatly appreciated. If you have the name of the lights I can look them up.