Radioguy
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I recently opined that I'd love a VF-1D head that I could pop on a camo Yammie VF-1A (to recreate old model kit boxart). Yeah, it would be Frankensteinian without the tandem cockpit, but I'd take that road until a camo VF-1D ever happened (never, I'd assume). It's just one of those things that always made me wish the designs were more modular overall to allow for that. I still would want missiles for my DX AF as the ports are there, and maybe a strike kit to paint up (as someone has previously) to match. May not be canon, but I like to take advantage of all the options designed-in even if they are carry-overs from other releases and not really meant to be used.
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Why Macross merchandises (toys) are relatively expensive?
Radioguy replied to Vintage Fanboy's topic in Toys
Yeah, the reasons are covered, but let me commiserate with the OP. I too am not new to Macross, and, stupidly, did not strike when the iron was hot (aka when there were clearances of Yammies and lower-priced DX and Arcadia POs). Now I long for lower-priced used sales of the same damned things from eBayers who don't know/care what they are selling or battered-box grab-it-fast-or-lose it Mandarake posts due to a budget that would have had nabbed me these things new just a few years ago. No, I do not recommend collecting now. It is not enjoyable when one has missed so much. Still, I am already cursed with the bug. -
I've heard of them before, but never ordered from them. EDIT: Seeing this on the page now: Disclaimer: Requires $15 non-refundable deposit Not sure that was there when I first saw it.
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One more... eKnight Media Subtotal $133.50 Shipping & Handling (United States Postal Service (USPS) - Retail Ground) $0.00 $133.50 https://www.eknightmedia.com/macross-zero-shin-kudo-vf-0d-phoenix-hi-metal-r-action-figure-by-bandai-tamashii-nations.html
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The photo you posted of the Max 0S certainly is. I had assumed there would be one for the event before you posted that. I just wonder if that's solely for the event, and whether the box underneath is designed to be salable alone (UPC, etc).
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Ah, because you've made previous purchases accruing that. I was looking now and just see $5 being earned on the 0D for a future purchase if this is a first buy with TCP or if you just have no rewards left. As for Galactic, how much faith should anyone put in their fulfilling any backorders placed now?
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I've only the Angel Bird and VF-1D for DX. Yep, don't look at me. I hang my head in shame. But I sure as hell would have room for more, not to where I would buy 4 more AB's for a squadron, but a standard VF-1A/J/S, a VE-1, VT-1...well, guess I could do that AB squadron...
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For me in NYC: Galactic $134.95 Shipping $6.99 Estimated taxes $12.60 $154.54 Right Stuff $145.99 $14.31 Shipping $12.96 Tax $173.26 USA Gundam $149.99 Shipping: $9.99 Estimated taxes: $13.31 $173.29 The Chosen Prime $179.99 Shipping: Free Taxes $0.00 $179.99 TF Source $179.99 Shipping: FREE Sales Tax: $15.97 $195.96 EE $179.99 Sales Tax $15.97 Shipping: $21.54 $217.50
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Well, my pinup version of the VF-1J is the "Axoid" version on the Revell box. Blood red, with a smooth black head. Looks menacing. More than he would with the "goggle". I guess that's why it stuck with me. Sadly, I actually have none to swap, and would sooner want a version which I could swap onto a HMR or DX these days.
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😄 I do see it though...
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I'm curious what prompted it. Even if not screen-accurate I kinda like it, and even wish it was a head option for DX or HMR. (Maybe a 3D print possibility?)
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For those who have this kit, I was first exposed to it in the USA as distributed by Revell, and noticed the head has no "rim" to the visor; it's one smooth surface to the "lens". My question: Is that 1J head design unique to this mold?
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The Transformers Thread (licensed) Next
Radioguy replied to mikeszekely's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Well, the BB reissue of Jetwing Prime was also a PO, and ended up in many Target stores afterward. Motormaster wasn't as in stores, but ended up in some stores too. So, I think there's definitely a chance of getting Jazz in-store if you miss a Target PO. I just knew another Guardian repaint was coming. As for Towline, I'm starting to get sick of the repaints being so close together. He's one of like three or four variants of the same mold out at one time. At least with Skids, his variants were spread out more; even the MP versions. -
Thanks! Interesting. Looks like this is/was a KO run of the original finish to sell at a lower entry-price. The price dropped even more since, so I'm not complaining they went back to KO'ing the original finish if you know and accept that going in. That this one doesn't have strike parts included, and both it and the strike parts are sold separately in custom "retail" boxes now seem to be the indicator of this different production run. I looked more closely at the more pricey offerings ($180s+) of the Hunter, Fokker, Max and Mirya KO's which include the strike parts, and they ARE all depicting a PF finish. I think those might still just come in basic brown boxes alone as past video reviews depicted, so I'm not sure if they are still produced as the custom boxes seem to be a newer development. Non-PF and strike parts for $148 vs. $180+? Maybe it's enough reason to keep producing both runs.
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Maybe the Fokker does and the Hunter never did?
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The brown box is the actual shipper (hence the label and tape I peeled away), and the white is the "retail" box. The super parts were the same way, although the shipper has no printing on that. Like I said. Light on tampos. Looks based on the original non-PF release.
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1/48+fp's, 1/60+fp's, 1/72, 1/2k, 1/3k,1/100 and now 1/144
Radioguy replied to VF-18S Hornet's topic in Toys
Said it before, but the "wood land" camo 1A. Frankly, I really would love an armed 1D in camouflage, as that was one of the Revell's 1D kit boxart paint schemes from way back when. -
My hands are not as capable these days of kit building and such skills. Hence, my wondering if Bandai would make god on this being a HMR.
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Don't think there was. Probably a deal set up before the film tanked. Maybe they think they will still get some sales of Herman & co despite the new actors. I wonder if they'll do Igor.
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Same problem here! Think Bandai would send out new swap-out stabilizers for this?
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Not the PF. KO of the original finish. I succumbed, and grabbed one myself, and the super parts too. Got them all today, and it was as solid as the Max and Mirya Arcadia's I possess. Valkyrie Factory actually pulled off a great copy. Further up this page. Super parts here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/295198707560 Light on tampos. Non-PF finish. I'll post some crappy pics in a minute.
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Well, according to @Slave IV, they offered a CF and an Angel Bird that never materialized. I don't know what got them to that point, or what changed their mind. I shouldn't encourage more KOs, I know, but I'm only human with natural variable fighter weaknesses. 😄
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I'm not endorsing them! I've read how they are viewed here. I've only ever had the one order from them (via their "premium" url) for a DX VF-1D, and it arrived well-packed. Maybe I was lucky in hindisght. Anyhow, this is a WWM release, so I doubt many need to go to them for this one.
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They don't give you a chance to relax, do they? I haven't had an Orguss since I got a diecast KO as a kid. Looks like that will change.
