Radioguy
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Yeah, that crossed my mind, and always does when a deal is great. Seeing Amazon drop the HMR prices to $60 and below was both tantalizing and worrying at the same time. When I saw that, in my mind it put a nail into the coffin of more wide American releases; especially DX. Obviously, I too would personally rather see a wide selection of Macross items in the USA closer to MSRP, as that would still allow for the possibility of retailer-specific deals, but I've also said that I would sooner support a local brick and mortar which may have to upcharge a bit due to overhead. To have local shops, of which there are far too few, carry Macross items on a regular basis would be a beautiful thing. -
Perhaps it's time for Bandai to give the 1/55s another run.
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It's a small point, and only applicable based on (an American) one's budget and willingness to wait, but once in the US market, and even after taxes, opportunities for discounts that could overall rival Japanese MSRP or sometimes beat it, do happen. We may not see it so much with DX, or at places like BBTS, but we've seen it with HMR on Amazon. Also, and I'm not saying it's completely reflective, but in the parallel world of Bandai's kaiju offerings, some prices have come down due to Bandai's specific inroads into the US market. Bandai's mass-market vinyl figures, and MonsterArts, comparable to DX for articulated kaiju figures, have sometimes depreciated, and with greater distribution, led to opportunities to find them at retailers at discount. I know that's largely non-analagous due to the licensing restrictions we deal with on Macross on many of the main figures we're after, but those that do have US availability via Bandai Namco (same distributor) are potentially just as subject to discount. Even with that chart, when it comes to WWM releases, I won't always jump fast. I have a smaller budget, more narrow desires, and less space than some. Gambling on seeing it later at an affordable price is not always the wrong choice in a market where stock is spread out more.
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Probably the result of some kind of predictive algorithm. Wouldn't surprise me if BandAI is watching, and probably even reading these forums. It probably knows @sh9000 buys two of everything, and wants him to buy four.
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Congrats! I don't have the HMR Ostritch yet, but I would for the right price.
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I almost jumped, but with wide release to the states, and potential opportunities that come with that, I can wait too. I will have it though.
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I seem to remember you had an assistant help demo things once. Maybe just have them do it while you relax?
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Yes. A drawback (one of them) of KC was the accentuated panel lining, and I'm not psyched about seeing on this too. Still, I'm more worried about the feel in hand, and if the head really seems bulbous up close.
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For those who can't watch the original, here it is (sans music): threezero 太空堡垒 vf-1j 详细开箱 变形可动展示 - www.bilibili.com_(www.SaveFrom.To).mp4
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Indeed. With closeups of those areas that differ in style from DX, HMR, KC, etc.
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Mine's on the way!
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https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/100295-dx-chogokin-macross-do-you-remember-love-vf-1s-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-use-148-mechanic-edition-bandai-spirits-.html Back for the moment.
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Thanks @MKT In other news: https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/100295-dx-chogokin-macross-do-you-remember-love-vf-1s-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-use-148-mechanic-edition-bandai-spirits-.html Back for the moment.
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I hate to rob from Rick to pay Roy, as it were. Well, depends on those scale and bracket comparisons, I suppose (If anyone has, or could speak to that).
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Thought as much from what I remembered. Ah well.
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I was half-joking, but if it's scaled right against Yammie or DX (Can anyone check ?), I suppose it's actually conceivable if the bracket could be modded (Would also love to see this comparison). Thing is, were the super or strike parts available separately from Hasegawa, or just with their super/strike valks?
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So, as if I was sniffing glue already, I ordered three HG missile sets, a pin vise with the appropriate bit, the appropriate pipe (I did see mention from @MKT that the runners or sprue might suffice, but for a buck or two more, why chance things?), and a bunch of Gundam Marker sets (have some other use for a few than this project). Even if I fail spectacularly on the first set, I see I could still flip the others and unused markers, so I went all in. I'll never play poker for money, so don't ask. Anyhow, all of the above, including shipping from Japan, cost less than the average price of one DX missile set now. Nutso. So, I'll post my own experience in time. Hopefully it works out and becomes a viable option for more people. Um, anyone think Hasegawa 1:48 Super/Strike parts might be modifiable? Just wondering...and gotta put away that glue.
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Excellent. I'd hoped for pens.
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I haven't assembled or painted a kit in years. @Zeliard, can you say which paints you used? I not only want to do this, I want to have a surplus.
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Indeed. I find it almost impossible that, be it failure or success, no one has tried this already, and if they have, would this forum not be the place to attest to it? For some reason, I'm thinking someone may have once mentioned a 3D printed part that might address this. If there is, I would order it.
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Ah, the question was asked before, but the answer...?
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Yes, to have VF-1s become prolific is a good thing; even if many of us have all the VF-1s we can take (I'm not there yet, though). Seeing some store shelf space occupied by Gundams feature more Macross would be wonderful to behold.
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I'd love this in any scale. I don't own one yet!
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I'd love to be taken through the steps to accomplish this. If anyone has a guide...
