Slave IV
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Like I said, I may have to just off myself if I could only have 10 Macross toys.
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I’m pretty sure the Roy 1S single pack also had it. Not sure about any others but still curious. If it was only a few releases, that would further explain the confusion and why there is so little info about it.
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Only 10 Macross toys? Crap, I might have to just off myself, lol! I’ll give it a shot but this is off the top and probably would change every time I think about it. 1. Takatoku 1/55 VF-1S Roy (same custom as op) 2. Arcadia PF VF-1J M&M Custom set (Yeah, I’m rolling with the custom cheat and pushing it So while I’m at it, throw in a Yamato GBP with effects to this pack) 3. Arcadia PF VF-0S w/ Reactive Armor 4. Arcadia PF SDF-1 5. HMR Ultimate Set Pack (yes, the whole Macross line) 6. DX VF-1S Roy w/ all the add on sets. 7. Yamato M&M Q-Rau 8. Yamato 1/48 Low-Vis Full Set (All the Low Vis Valks with all the parts - or just the Urban version with GBP and Super Parts if I had to choose). 9. Arcadia VF-19S Kai Full Set 10. DX VF-31C Full Set
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I’d like to see some detailed pics as well. I think it may have been a thing where the shield (or canopy) was packed in just a bag though but I don’t remember that part clearly. One thing that seems certain at this point is there was a screw on type heat shield/canopy according to this site, several other posters and my memory. As for details on which ones had what, I’m not clear on that either other than like I said, I remember them from 30+ years ago. I thought it was in the gift pack but i definitely could be wrong on that because I did mess with several releases and that part I could have easily mixed up.
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I was getting really confused too but now I think my memory serves me right. They should come with a clear canopy and the black heat shield. You unscrew from the bottom and swap out for whichever look you want. I haven’t handled one with all the parts in like 35 years and I know you have very good info so that’s why I had to post about it to see if I was going crazy or had a case of imagination inserted as a real memory type thing. I’m pretty sure the ones I remember were Takatoku but now I’m reading that Bandai had releases in ‘84 that had the same feature so it’s possible they were those too.
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Thanks again for the confirmation. Again, crazy how there is a lot of different and contradictory info around but I get it was a long time ago with likely some inconsistencies with releases. I saw the link you provided and went to the main page but don't see anywhere to read the history, just some pics. I can be an idiot so if you can link directly to the article, that would be great. Thanks! Edit: I was looking at the Takatoku section and there are only pics with no details. I did just see under the Bandai section it describes one of them has screw in replacement heat shield. If there are more details I can read about somewhere, would still love the links. Thanks.
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Alright cool thanks @sqidd for anything you come up with. Mainly for my own sanity. I have no way of digging out or trying to find any examples I may have in storage and the ones I remember were my friend’s from when we were kids.
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It’s not so much I care which is which, it’s just me trying to get my memory straight. I distinctly remember something that appeared to be a screw in heat shield on some of the Takatoku releases and just want to confirm if that was or not the case.
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Hmmmm... @sqidd can you show what you mean by screw in heat shield/canopies when you have a chance? I am now entertaining the idea that the screw is not required but from the picture above, you can see a round area towards the back of the clear canopy that could be the the “screw hole” that I’m thinking of.
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Actually, I think you did mention the part about the few you mentioned above having heat shields but the sliding version as you say. Thanks for clarifying! Ok thanks! Sounds like I’m not crazy! Odd that I haven’t seen mention of the screw in heat shield when it seems like it was actually very common according to @sqidd (and my memory). Edit: just found a picture online that clearly shows the heat shield as a swap on part, not clip on.
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So, I was reading the anymoon reviews of the 1/55 recently and found something inconsistent with what I remember. @jenius mentioned that Heat Shields weren’t included until the Bandai reissues. I very clearly remember a heat shield with the VF-1S w/Super Parts gift pack long before Bandai was in the mix. I also remember it was not a clip on type but it had to be installed by unscrewing the clear canopy from inside the front landing gear bay and swapping the parts out. Was this a “memory” installed by my imagination or was there something like what I am talking about with any 1/55 VF-1 release?
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Or, use the credit towards a Mclaren and get it in 2024.
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Lol, and if you miss the preorder you are SOL.
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SLS AMG is no joke. So this is the direction Bandai is going? High price motorcars? Euro autos all day if so.
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Your talent of finding another place to add a shelf is as or more impressive than your collection.
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Oh, that sounds like great times!
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Lol, one issue is your toys will smell like the ocean.
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Haha, could open a whole new world for you.
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I hate to say it @sqidd but it sounds like you are getting to the point where the time you save by not worrying about paying more for all these different schemes you come up with is becoming not worth the effort of just using ferry and calling it a day.
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They updated the look with Kite and Skull logos instead of the random number? Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! I didn't mind having the number on mine but would MUCH rather have these. Don't feel like rebuying either. F'ers, lol!
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All good. But yeah, basically just use whatever you can to separate direct contact with the stand tips and you should be good.
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I never heard anything about them reacting with bare plastic so now you have me worried because I only use mine on bare plastic parts or I put some clear tape over the ends. But that is my advice, put some tape over them. Only problem with that is the tape is more slippery than the rubber so it makes the stand even less stable. I wonder if museum tack would work? For some reason I feel like a sticky clay substance would be much worse.
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I’d like the HMR Destroids and Remaining Zentradi Mecha too but I’d almost rather have the display stands they also teased. The launch arm especially.
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Magnificent! The most worthy of all toys to devote this much dedication to. Look forward to seeing the completed set and everything in between!
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That’s a good suggestion thanks! I have some poster tack that should work similarly.
