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Nice pics! For the backpack, the HMR has a "lock" for it - after you flip it up, push the entire pack downwards and that should help keep it in place.

Yep, happens all the time even with toy collectors and Macross fans who see it for the first time. They always ask, "does that actually transform?"

I was reading @F360’s post in the other thread and agreed with it. Just makes sense that each release should have its own thread that includes everything about it. But, @jenius makes a great point here that different products might need different treatment. Since PO Madness only applies to Bandai, this thread should just be dedicated to items that apply. No need to include all Macross POs here if there is no “madness” involved. That’s all I got. The search here is nearly useless so I don’t even try and I don’t care either way. Like I said in the other thread, I’m just here to enjoy Macross with others who share the craze and it doesn’t matter which thread I do that in.

I'm still in it to win it!

No, that sounds completely normal to me. Except the part about “a” should have “couple” or “few” added to it.

That's interesting. I recently got an Airmail package from CDJ. It worked out well since it was cheaper than any other option and it arrived fairly quickly. I think their limit is 7000Y for the item if you want that option though.

Damn, some really great deals!

Numbers probably just go with the numbered descriptions in the lower left corner.

Worlds collided and then there were none

I love that it has the feature but haven’t used it. Basically, it’s a thing where I’d rather have and not use than not have even if I don’t use.

Aw shucks! Thanks!

Nice! I'd buy an Arcadia reissue instantly!

The low viz trio are the best!

Aha crap! Even more reason we need @ChaoticYeti back in business! Speaking of, we just got an update from him.

Awesome! Thanks for the update! Great that the day job sounds to be working out well. Obviously we have selfish hopes that you can get this side hobby back up and running too.

Nice pickup! One of my favorite Valks ever and yeah, the Yammie 1/48s are great toys to this day. Still the smoothest perfect transformation ever. As for the adapter...I don't remember but doesn't the Valk come with the adapters needed?

This

I've never removed any of the heads on mine but assuming it can't be that hard if Bandai is supplying the head to do the swap.

Yep...I fixed that for you though.

Just use whatever base Valk fits in the armor and swap the head to whatever you like...

Haha yeah I passed on Gigan before even when it was on clearance because I wasn't sure if I wanted to go down that path. Well, I went there and now it's double the price that I could have got it for back then but it now comes with more stuff and I'm actually happy about waiting and getting it now. Not so much about paying more but that went through the window a while ago when I started buying $200+ Valks like candy. As for the comparison, I'm with you and @Chronocidal...I have both and like it that way!

I now cannot unsee the DX looking like it has a beak in this pic Maybe because I have Gigan SHMA reissue on my mind?

Yeah, you guys are probably right. Whatever doesn’t come with the GBP solo set is probably what already comes with the 1J solo set. Makes sense but you never know what annoying thing Bandai will do, lol!

Yeah, you are probably right about that. Maybe the hands too?

Based on the picture, the GBP alone is missing one pilot figure and gripping big hands. Maybe it will still come with them but doesn’t look like it.