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Wow! Great photos everyone! Now, I feel ashamed if I'm going to post my 'amateurish' shots of VF-4G. Anyways, been gone for awhile so here's my share. Hope to post some Battroid shots soon.

Price please. Would this get released the same time as 'Makuros'? Or different pre-order? Thanks in advance.

Looking forwad to this. Love the new photos. Hope I could turn this to a nightlamp.

Hey chyll2. Looking forward to your VF-1 project. I have some ideas on your questions based on what I saw from some old videos from Japanese GunPla masters at YouTube. Don't ask about what channel/user since I forgot. Hehehe. About leaving the valk with alcohol, I don't think that's a good idea since some parts have metal/diecast in it. Not sure if it will affect on the metal. But if it's white valk, then you just want to remove the painted stripes and tampo, correct? You can just use some cotton swabs and alcohol, I guess. (Again, correct me if I'm wrong here my dear fellow MWers. ) As for the canopy did you use Tamiya Compound? From what I remember on the videos is that he just used the compound and made the canopy glossy again. Remember that this is after he sanded the seam line on the canopy. So I guess that will help restoring the canopy. For gray valk, can I suggest a light/washed yellow gold tint instead? QUESTION Ok, I have some few noob questions as well related to our valk. I started/tried using Tamiya Accent Panel Wash directly on Alto's Tornado Parts and somehow I like what I'm seeing. I didn't gloss topcoat the valk before applying the wash. I just cleaned the parts with light mild soap and damp cloth. Question would be is: 1. Is it ok if I didn't apply topcoat afterwards since I'm planning on transforming the valks from time to time. Would the panel wash will still remain intact w/out topcoat? 2. If I also applied some waterslide decals on the valks, would it still be ok to not to apply topcoats? But I'm planning on using MicroSet/Sol on the said decals. Reason is the same as I would love to transform the valk from time to time. I'm not so sure if the topcoats will get scratched when the valks are transformed since some of the transforming parts are too close with each other. Anyways, thanks in advance.

Just finished the game last weekend. And I'm puzzled on what ending I received. I heard they were three endings. But in what way I could see which ending I got? Is it thru the movie gallery? If so, how will I know if I got the Mina one or the Aisha one? Thanks in advance. By the way, if I'd only known that majority of the valks will be available after I started the New Game Plus feature I would've saved all the parts for creating Rank 2/3 valks. Oh well. Atleast most of the valks I like it's already in Rank 2. Anyone started the New Game Plus with Ultimate? How 'ultimate' it is compared to 'normal'?

Back again. Got busy from my son's first 2 weeks at Kindergarten. All those meet the teachers, parents, etc. Anyways, would love to share some pics I took of VF-4G since I was planning on replacing the hands with the Hobby Base Mechanical Square Hands since the hands that came with it is too small for the Battroid mode. From the looks of it, it looks nice and well-proportioned IMHO. The only gripe I have on this Mechnical Hands is the moment it creates a stress on the finger joints, the one that connects to the knuckle area, it's done. Btw, the shade of the grey I'm using is the same shade as the neck area. I'm sure everyone posted cool photos for the last 2 weeks. I'll start back-browsing tonight. Hehehe. Forgot to mentioned that this VF-4G already suffered his first injury. The tailfin kinda stuck in the cabinet. Good thing it still semi-attached to it so I put a small dab of superglue.

True. The lesson I learned from collecting expensive toys such as Yamato/Arcadia/BandaiDX is that you really need to sell a liver or a kidney. Hahaha! Just kidding. On a serious note, always set a limit. Don't force or pressure yourself on buying what you really can't afford. I know there's credit cards and all that stuff but always put a limit. Don't max out just because you want this one specific valk which you know it will take awhile before you finish paying for it. And while doing that, another new one will be announced. I know it sucks that this hobby is not for everyone. I still envy members who has multiple copies since they can display all the modes along with their individual add-on parts. But I'm trying hard not to level with them (in terms of buying multiple copies) coz I know in the end I'm the one who's going to suffer by paying credit card debts.

Nice proportion in Battroid mode. I'll wait for VF-0S announcement in the future.

Can I get one poster too? But send me the highres first and let's photoshop it and make a Flashback2012 version. Thanks spanner! I can retire now from Macross stuff. Well, until they'll release again another Red and Stripe Valk. And a reissue of VF-4G Hikaru version. But now, need to heal my bleeding wallet. Thanks abbadon. You will have one for sure. And true, priorities first. Thanks brouken! It is really a cool valk. I totally forgot my YF-30 after holding this one. It looks awesome in fighter mode. I guess that's the best mode. Gerwalk mode not so much. I find the long legs kinda awkward and can't do a proper A-stance. And battroid mode looks nice. Limited on the arm movement but it will do. And it comes with small hands. Hehehe. But overall, happy with the purchase. I hope so too. Will PO as soon as they will announce a Hikaru scheme. Welcome macster1971! Enjoy your stay here. Post some photos next time so we can see those gorgeous Valks.

Hey B! Just so you know, already been transformed. Just in case you want to purchase back the VF-4G. Hahaha! Btw, having blast on that figure last night. Only complain is the loose missles which is common issues as mentioned on reviews, and the not-so-big-hands that came with it. Hehehe.

2, 5 (using head inset), or 6 for me.

Thanks Saburo for paving the way for me to get a hold of my Holy [VF-4G]rail. Can't wait to transform it and play with it.

Finally! My HOLY GRAIL. Thanks @Kanedas Bike!

Thanks David. Somehow I'm still liking that green tinted canopy for a change.

Thanks Mommar. Did you fix this problem? Or is it repairable? Thanks. Nice shot. Just photoshop/blur the 'carpet' background and add some faded white stream on the wings and they look like flying over desert.

True. I paid $199 for Alto's Armored Parts 2-3 months ago. And it was already going for $249-279 that time. Good thing the eBay seller whom I bought it from is nice.

Good for you. Your wallet got a breather there. I see. Didn't know that. Thanks. All the images I saw via Google has that green tint. So I was wondering what happened there since the green kinda looks nice with the yellow stripes. And then later on, all I see was the purple tint canopies.

I'm happy as long that it's not Bootlegs and Knock-Offs.

Nice shot, TCracker! Love the pose. This is interesting. Is it going to be still at SRP? And if so, what other Macross products you're thinking? YF-30 Question: Did anyone got a copy that has a slightly 'loose' knee joint when in Gerwalk mode on one of the legs? Thanks.

I thought VF-1J w/ GBP will be released on May 2015? January I believe is the opening for the preorders. Could someone verify if this is correct? I remember seeing the photos here that says 2015/05: http://tinyurl.com/owrmyez Is this the same why the YF-29 30th have 'purple' canopy when released instead of the 'green' canopy from the promo pics? Hahaha! Somehow I don't feel bad about Shin anymore. He's lucky since his VF-0D got green-lit for release. I like the blue too. Sometimes I wonder if the color IS really the issue. That mod looks cool. But I don't want to ruin an expensive toy. Hehehe. Imagine the reactions from members who buy multiples to display all modes.

I remember when I first visited the Urthr town, the Hunter Guild is already available. And this is after the first quest I believe. Let me know when you visit Urthr town.

Yup. Even the wife likes it. She said it's more cool and tight looking than the other DXs I have. I envy your mad skills. Great job, wm cheng. Looking forward to the Battroid mode. Cool pic. We have the same Gerwalk mode. As much as I like the new swivel waist, I still love the traditional Gerwalk mode. Me too. I really wish they put some locks into it. Good for you. And congrats. Would love to have another one but my budget didn't agree since a more important birdplane came knocking at my door...

Ditto on the reason. Cool. Hope I can do a custome one and put LEDs in it. The base will work perfectly as the base for the batteries.

Between 1996 to 1997. Borrowed all four episodes VHS tapes from a co-worker. He told me that it's a new Macross OAV series. I was blown away by it. Fell in love with the YF-19 at first sight. It matches the love I felt when I first saw the VF-1J/1S. After watching it, I told my co-worker that I have no idea that there was a new series 'after' the first original series. Then He told me that there was also Macross II, so I borrowed that one too. And he started telling me Macross 7. Got excited at first since he mentioned that Max is now the captain. But when I found out the Valk with Face and Valk with Boobs... I said, nah, not too interested watching it.

I have to say it... I LOVE this toy. If only the VF-25's Renewal were tight and sturdy like this.