Chaos

It's an interference spacer. Works like a lever in that system, so the tightness of the joint is more adjustable. Metal doesn't have much give, so the difference between too tight and too loose is very slight. That POM part has more flex, to give you more control.

I think it's gorgeous, and I can't wait to own one.

Y'all got bad luck, I guess

I think that's the route with those two. I feel reasonably certain, looking at these figures, that they don't transform, but that a Hi-Metal R valkyrie would definitely transform. This must be all they have to show, for now, the 3D equivalent of shadowy silhouettes. I'm curious though, if they can make the VF-11 transform when it's built like a Pixar mom.

Does the fuselage detach to be mounted on the arm? 😉

Is this confirmation that we will be getting the FAST pack for it?

Cheers from southern Washington! Personally, for me, discussing proportion about Valkyries is like discussing scale about Transformers. Yes, there's an "official" reference, but it's not that great (the Sunbow chart makes up a lot of the scale relationships, and the isometric Macross linearts are often made after the fact). Personally, if the figure looks good by itself, not in regards to a screenshot or lineart, then I feel it's a good display piece. If it is made of sturdy construction, then it's a good toy as well. We're already throwing out many of the reference lineart concepts (like the flippy feet instead of slidey feet) to make this a better toy, why nitpick about a slightly different nose shape or fin shape? BTW, I love your Lego designs, not just your Macross inspired ones, but all of them, especially the transforming designs. I love that you integrate classic themes into them, too, like the Konig Monster being in classic space colors

Woo, got it. Time to celebrate with the last episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Hobby Genki is up

Isn't NY a questionable site though?

I haven't done this before, but I'm legit concerned that we're half an hour into this and all the sites still say the PO isn't available

I'll get that if I miss this, but I'd rather score this one

I'm spamming the F5 key and I'm not seeing any of them come up. I really don't want to have to resort to the aftermarket like my other DX purchases

Any places still have the Armored set up for preorder? Someone on FB gave me the impression that preorders opened at 4pm Japan time, so I was waiting, and it turns out that was a mistake. Nippon Yasan looks like it's up, but I've heard bad things about them. Anyone else?

To be fair, it is one of the few things they did better. By and large, the DX blows the Yammies out of the rings of Saturn.