Slave IV

7 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Hot Wheels.

Matchbox.

Auto World.

Do you know if the swing wings work on that F-14?

Wow, congrats!

I almost find it more unbelievable that you got these for $35 uncontested. 

I definitely find it unbelievable that the wings seem to line up in Battroid mode  better than any of my production DX VF-1s.😂

4 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Available from HLJ.

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-kanzen-henkei-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijyo-use-premium-finish-aca82155

Oh cool! I didn’t notice it there with a quick search but that’s not surprising. 

Is the PF readily available somewhere? I’m not planning on getting one but just curious because I didn’t think it was.

34 minutes ago, Gamma00Ray said:

Me, too, but you could essentially consider it not a Supra and pretend it's a Veritech car I kind of like it.

Or pretend it’s a BMW😉

2 hours ago, ValkAddict said:

Is there an actual pre-order/order link for the Angelbird and CF valks? Asking for a friend.

I preordered the Angel Bird and CF years ago on aliexpress. Still nothing. 

1 hour ago, dtwn said:

Thanks! Didn't realise that was the official 1S.

It’s one of the official Arcadia 1Ss. Specifically, the non-PF DYRL Hikaru version.

5 hours ago, dtwn said:

Does anyone know if the KO parts like the SSP or missile sets will fit on Arcadia's 1/60? Or if the transparent parts will fit on Arcadia's SSP? 

Looking at getting a Max or Milia but there's no news forthcoming of DX versions so I'm tempted by the KO sets as buying them directly from Taobao could cost me less than $100 shipped.

KO clear parts on official 1S. 

1 hour ago, Bobby said:

Nice!

8 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

Yeah, customs aren’t as abundant as they used to be.

Getting Kurt and Jung customs amongst many others in various scales has been a walk through memory lane. I am just fortunate enough to be able to track and acquire them. 
 

Personally and not to open a a debate with anyone, I’m still infatuated with the Yamato 1/48. They is just so much that can be done with these. I have a few customs yet to complete, but slowly getting there. One day, I’ll be done and getting there will be have the enjoyment I get from getting there.

Well, onto collecting. 

I love the Yamato 1/48s. The decos they had and simple, but perfect transformation make them irreplaceable to this day.

Am I the only one thinking to get more of these Hikaru 1S just to get extra red tipped reaction missiles?

10 minutes ago, Chunky001 said:

 

Fishing wire?

Probably an even better method. But still not as elegant as an actually working arm that was designed better to begin with.

9 minutes ago, TheLoneWolf said:

Someone used a coat hangar to correctly attach a 1/48 Super VF-1 Yamato to the arm claw way back. One end of the coat hangar was wrapped around the backpack and the other end was wrapped around the claw itself. It looked pretty good IIRC.

Sounds like a way. Too bad they didn't make the claw a bit more adjustable so that you could get it to grab the Valks securely.

15 hours ago, Lolicon said:

I like the wider base on the Arcadia vs the older Yamato stands, as I had potential tipping issues when holding up a fully decked out 1/48 strike valk. 

I don't use the launch arm claw thingy at all because it's upside down from what was in the movie.  I just like having as little of the stand showing as possible when the valk is "flying" 

Yeah, I was trying to figure out a way to get the stand to hold the Valks the other way. Another reason why I just don't want too many of them. Clear arm options would have helped. Best I could play off:

The main thing that sucks about the launch arm is I don't want more than 2-3 Valks displayed in launch mode. Sure, you can display them however you want but they only look right to me holding a Valk in fighter mode. If they made the other clear arm with storage, I'd buy 10 of those.

18 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

Mazinger and Afrodai A thank you.

😁

So sweet!

Damn, that picture really puts in perspective how huge the Sv-51s are. Especially compared to an SDF-1😆

2 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said:

This can’t come soon enough.  Quite few buddies lined up to play with him.

That is excellent!

11 hours ago, ValkAddict said:

I don't think the YF-29 can hold that battroid pose for more than a month, before the shoulders and hips get loose. 

#YesIAmBitter

I messed with my Alto Full Set a bit when I first got it but left it on battroid mode since and it has been good this whole time. 

4 hours ago, chriswoo said:

2 parcel just arrrived in my door today.

 

Back in the game and coming in strong! Nice!

52 minutes ago, ValkAddict said:

Thanks @Slave IV - I was unaware of that. Shogun Warrior toys were ahead of my childhood.

No problem! You missed out on some goodness there. Those were some of my earliest toys that brought me into the world of anime. 

Just now, ValkAddict said:

What's the deal with the wheels on the feet?

It’s a Shogun Warrior. They all have wheels on their feet. 

Arcadia stand reissue for anyone who missed it or needs more. Wish it was the clear one. 

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?gcode=FIGURE-142563

12 minutes ago, eXis10z said:

I understand. Unfortunately I need to make a choice due to financial constraints. Otherwise I would probably have 3 of every Valk to display all 3 modes. 😂

Now you’re getting somewhere. Plus another set for each type of accessory you can put on it. 🤣

6 hours ago, eXis10z said:

Yes I do because Bandai sold them separately. 1 or the other depending which has more screen time. 

I usually leave it B mode. 

But yes I don't see the point of leaving 1 set of the add ons in the box while the other is displayed. As I'm not a completist I would rather channel the money into other stuff. 😄

 

I get what you are saying. We were just helping you “get the point” of having options. Part of the fun of playing with toys to me is transforming them, switching out accessories, posing them, swooshing and pewing, etc. 

6 hours ago, Mommar said:

So you have options?

Haha yeah. It’s almost like saying “I don’t get the point of a figure that can transform into three different modes when I can only display one at a time”.