Slave IV

I've had my 1S on the stand it came with since I got it. Works fine. You may have to adjust the arms a bit depending if you use the extensions and what angle the figure is in.

The way these are selling, I don't see any reason why a company out to make money would stop now. I fully expect at least everything we've seen on display to be released.

Did a quick wash on my HMR Hikaru 1J since it looked really, really plain out of the box.

I'd forgotten how much I dislike the HMR fighter mode (I've always left them in battroid since the first release). Going straight back to battroid after this.

That looks really good!

Just opened a 1A and right out the box it feels like it came from a completely different factory. Haven't transformed it yet but it feels solid all around. Feeling more relieved now. Wtf happened with Hikaru's 1J?

For others who have that new 1J, even without the glaring defects, does it feel like the same quality toy as the others to you?

Sorry to hear about your VF-1J Slave IV. Surprisingly none of my HMR's have QC issues.

Thanks! It's definitely reassuring to hear you have no issues out of the many Valkyries you own.

I just opened my 1J Hikaru. Wow, you guys were right about the quality drop. The only other one I have opened so far is the Roy Super 1S and this J seems like a KO in comparison. Parts fall off everywhere and it just feels cheap. My right antenna seems ok but the left fell off in the box and during transformation or handling. The backpack blast shield popped off when I first tried to fold it down out of the box and has fallen off at least 5 times since going through the transformations. The chest piece popped off when transforming. One of the missle pods is very loose. Seems like all the parts are correctly installed at least. While the 1S sold me on this whole line, this 1J is giving me a bad taste and making me very worried about the others. Gonna open a 1A next and see how that goes. If it's not more reassuring, I might not ever even transform my M&M's.

Been neglecting this place and distracted by something else...

Great pic! Brings out a lot of character from the Regults.

Hmmm, I wasn't that interested to begin with but like usual, once I think I can't get something, I start to regret. Didn't even realize or check to see if it was around since I assumed it was gone. Maybe it will go on sale again in a few days? Haha, will see. Thanks for the heads up!

Ok, so same as Tamashii Web exclusives and no frantic rush. Nice. Although, I remember seeing the regular version stick around for a while.

Good point...maybe someday but not because I'm concerned with resale. I'd never sell anything I have opened. If sealed, only if I have extra. Part of the reason I have so much stuff.

Thanks for the tips...sounds ok but I feel safer with parts in the box or on the figure of they designed a smart way to store them. Otherwise, too high a chance to misplace, lose, break or otherwise ruin my day, lol. Anything else and I'm also collecting bags and/or accessory boxes on top of everything else I already collect.

Nice cars!

That NES price is insane, lol! I still have my original plus wii has most nes games so I don't see the point in spending that kind of money on such an outdated system.

If I used zip locks for all my extra accesories, all that would change is me digging through cases of ziplock bags instead of boxes, lol.

Yeah, the partsforming make the Valkryies much less desirable to transform than I would like. I keep all the parts in the box so it's a pain to dig the box out every time. That's why some storage solution inside the big mechs or in background/effects parts would be the best idea for this line.

I missed out on the last release so and this is pretty cool so I'm in. Will it be available at all the usual spots (hlj,ny,amiami...)?

It's from the Macross Delta Special 02.

It a short that's talks about Walkure gear and stuff. pretty funny.

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The special 03 is on actually on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh_VnGLa2ws

Nice! I'll have to try to watch all those.

I ordered one but since I already have one, I chose the ship method and it was really cheap. I'm not in any hurry to get it so it can take its time and save me money!

Mirage.

In Walkure outfit? Strange but cool.

Lol @ apologizing for such an awesome display!

Pretty neat!

From here:

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Who's the 6th member back there?

I might buy Max. If Bandai were to release a 6" scale Max before this 12" figure come out, then I'd buy from Bandai instead and skip this.

Same here...I would prefer SHF 6" figures mainly just for the lower cost and display ease.

Yep, most people are happy to combine shipping for reduced costs...You can always uncombine orders beforehand.

As for issues with stock...So far, I've had figures sit in warehouses for over a year at places like AE and NY and never had a problem when I finally wanted to ship.

I love Gatchaman and Max is my favorite character from Macross...Perfect!

Anyone familiar with AnimePoko site? Did anyone purchased from them? Thanks!

I pre-ordered something from them and never heard a thing again after my order confirmation email. I called, emailed and tried every contact method I could for months with no response. In the end, I filed a paypal dispute and got my money back. The good thing is I ended up getting what I ordered from another shop for cheaper. Needless to say, I will never order something from them again.

I've never thrown a box away. Probably why my house is overflowing with toys and boxes and two huge storage spaces are filled to the brim. I have issues but at least I'm happy.