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@Shizuka the Cat: Arcadia's VF-1J with the GBP is getting hard to acquire these days. I could have gotten a copy upon relase day; however I've missed the boat as I've seen a listing of at 50k + yen on some auction sites.

@Shizuka the Cat: That is quite a turnover from zero valks to nearly a platoon in a matter of a few weeks all thanks for us in enabling you (and more to follow I hope). Hmm.. Going to get the SDF-1 either the regular format or the Premium edition? As for the marriage part.. I think that our parents want their kids to grow up and start a family of their own so they push us to the limit.

Just logged on after arriving back home from work and saw the posts. This is flipping insane.. Five thousand more yen than the asking price of Hayate's Kai.

Ready for the pre-orders in regards to the HMR VT-1 guys (this weekend or the next)? Hopefully that unforeseen circumstances don't hamper your efforts in acquiring a copy (or a few if you're troop building).

Talking about boxes on either to keep or discard.. There's actually multiple threads on the TFW2005 boards that has been talked about in regards to this subject (and I believe that you have read this as well @Slave IV)? http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/boxes-packaging-to-keep-or-not-to-keep.958001/ Check out Nevermore's post as well since your there. Here's a link to Maz's write up: https://tfsource.com/blog/2017/08/22/sacrilege/ As also an TF collector (official, 3rd party and a few KO's as well), you're not the only ones that have this dilemma.

I'm actually thinking of the part when the Koening fires the nuclear warheads at Sara (as the Birdman) and Shin flees the area for safety as the warheads explode (Episode 5: Time frame of roughly 28:00 to 28:50). Just do the necessary changes as you see fit. Edit: Forgot to give you the link for reference..

I hope that Bandai has learned after the VF-171 CF issue.. I actually like the VF-171EX Alto that I got a few weeks back despite the known issues and the super tight arm joints (should have gotten a small bottle of shock oil for the arms). Just doing the transformation from fighter to battriod and back is nerve wracking enough. I won't mind getting the Tan coloured variant if it gets released. I should hope so and for others that are getting it to attach the armoured parts a la Stampede valk upon getting their copy.

@Shizuka the Cat: Are you trying to aim to get the entire Vermillion Squad only (and the supporting valks, mechas etc)?

Hmm.. Just a thought here. Do you think that Bandai will limit the amount for Arad's 31s upon release like the 31a? If so then Bandai got some serious questions to answer.

@enphily has his ordered cancelled form Mykombini due to the lack of Bandai limiting the amounts of the 31a.

Looked at one listing that @chyll2 has linked for us to see and there's one listing asking close to $1K USD (or $1.3K CND). Are you freaking dead serious?? @enphily: Hope that you can source out another means of getting the 31a.

Sent you a PM @Lolicon.

I can see why you want to preserve the 1/55 Ostrich and I don't blame you. There's actually an auction on ebay for the same copy of the 1/55 Ostrich asking for roughly $2,300.00 USD MIB (from fairwaycomicsncollectibles). Hmmm.. In this case, you can still do your comparison pics with the boxed 1/55 and the HMR then. On a side note, one of my friends from YYZ has acquired a G1 Grand Max from an auction six years ago and has it encased in a plastic prison (has opened up for verification purposes and authenticity) after that. Don't know if he still has it with him or had it shipped to his parent's/brother's house in YYZ for safekeeping as he is working in Mainland China.

I do agree with you there. The smoke weathering makes it more realistic and it adds more contrast as the first version looks like there's something missing.

Can you do a comparison pic with the HMR version when it gets released (if possible)? Despite that the Yamato/Arcadia valks in the 1/60 looks more suitable, I do miss the Chunky Monkey versions.

I'm starting to like this version more. I wonder if the Mirage's Ba variant in 1/60 will have the Xaos logo in the shield n'est pas?

@SuperDimensionalDave, @no3Ljm, @Shizuka the Cat, @Slave IV: Don't forget the Pro-culture City as well (if Arcadia's version is hard to acquire) . Just a thought: I know that the launch arm was teased upon the showing of the HMR display, how is weight distribution going to be effected when the arms are extended and with the claws holding the valk at the same time without tipping over (is it going to be like the Yamato Valk stand to a degree)?

Wasn't this a custom Zentreadi suit that was done by a member or was it posted awhile back on twitter?

Taken a quote from ST:ANH (with a twist): "Aren't you short to be a Zentreadi?"

Ooo... An announcement for the Super Ostrich. Going to get a copy upon pre-order night (if able to) or just acquire one when the it's available upon release. Edit: Hopefully that either Tenjin's or Obari's artwork will be on the box.

Well.. I'm not going to stop Shizuka from getting his Macross fix regardless, it's the reality factor that actually hits you in the guts as I'm working towards on getting a Property Management Certificate. Tuition, transit fees, cost of rent, et all in YVR is a killer [not to mention that YVR is the most expensive province in entire Canada for a liter of gas (petrol)]. I'm actually being very selective on my Macross purchases as I focus on the valks that I want, if anything else that catches my interest, then it's a consideration. I'm waffling on another 1/6th figure to either get or not as BBTS has the listing on as a pre-order for a POP Toys Warrior Women (Butterfly Helmet Series) Luxury either in Blue or Red.

@Shizuka the Cat: There's no stop to you isn't there in regards to Macross related items and you're going to be deeper in the red with all those impulse purchases. So that interns that you can maybe kiss your doctorate degree goodbye (realistically speaking) ??

@Shizuka the Cat: I can't say for the Frontier valks in person, get the renewal versions (v.2) of the VF-25s and I echo @derex3592's reply. As for the VF-171s, go for the VF-171EX versions [Alto, Luca and the Maruyama (with the Sheryl Nome Ishta)] and avoid the CF version (Nightmare plus) as the triangles are prone to breakage and the legs falling apart when you fiddle with it (this actually reminds me of the MP-09 Rodimus Prime in some way. Was going for the TRU version, but after hearing the shoulders explode, did not pick up a copy). I have the VF-171EX Alto and the armoured parts. The arms upon transformation are hair-raisingly super tight when you try to move it and it feels like you going to break the arm right in half and the armoured parts need a little mod to get it fitted properly as it has a habit to pop out. My suggestion is to get a small bottle of shock oil, use a small drop of oil on the joints and hopefully it will make less frustrating for you (haven't tried it personally). The Armoured parts are interchangeable with other VF-171s (I don't know about Lucas as he has the radar dish and the sensor vane on his). If you want another valk which is even more frustrating, get the SV-262 Ha (Keith). As much as I like the SV-262 fighter mode, I didn't get a copy however I did get the Yamato SV-51 Nora (waiting on the news on the Arcadia's version). @ScrambledValkyrie: I'm going to team up with @Slave IV and further nudge you to get a 1/48 valk. I've got the Fast/Strike parts already and have decided on which of the 1/48 valks to acquire in a few months time.

Have you though about getting a detolf/curio cabinet since the ones are being squished like sardines at the moment?

Not feeling the colour scheme on Mirage's Ba variant in the battroid version, however the fighter version doesn't look too bad. On a side note: Is there a reasonable explanation on why the Lil' Drakens are so hard to find these days? The plausible explanations on my theory: The add-ons are made in limited quantities (compared to Keith's Ha) Buying them do to the Delta's movie release and the craze of having the Lil' Drakens being used on the 31's on the wing joints Too quiet on the SV-262 news front as Bandai is saying nothing in regards to future releases on either the Elvis or the Pope variants; however is there anyone that can verify or correct my theories? Much appreciated.