nightmareB4macross Posted July 30, 2019 Author Posted July 30, 2019 Sure it’s nostalgic but it’s just all kinds of yuck. Toynami places recolored images that are no where near an homage to the original illustrator. Next you have that weird Saint Seiya looking character on the front that is supposed to be Hikaru. And then there is the nail in the coffin with their retelling of the story and adding RTecnology all the while Macross is splashed on the front of the box. I will add though, Toynami did pull at the heart strings on this and created something interesting, finally. Putting an HMR in this could be amusing...but I can totally do without this. Just my two cents. Quote
DewPoint Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 3 hours ago, jvmacross said: Odd place for "Nose Art." Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, DewPoint said: Odd place for "Nose Art." That's where it's always gone on the GBP Edited July 30, 2019 by anime52k8 Quote
jvmacross Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) On 7/30/2019 at 12:41 AM, DewPoint said: Odd place for "Nose Art." On 7/30/2019 at 5:29 AM, anime52k8 said: That's where it's always gone on the GBP correct.... ....you'll need to take it up with the original illustrators... Edited July 11 by jvmacross Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Agree. That part of the leg is sure is a big real estate, so why not paint a gorgeous art on it. After all, in 1/1 scale, that is already a size of a billboard ad. <insert a picture here of a kneel posed gorgeous girl with a pink-yellow-orange hair on a bullet pointing upwards. > Quote
jvmacross Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: Agree. That part of the leg is sure is a big real estate, so why not paint a gorgeous art on it. After all, in 1/1 scale, that is already a size of a billboard ad. Fixed! More here.... https://ourstarblazers.com/vault/megaro/ And they fill in the spaces really well on Destroids too! Quote
vlenhoff Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 HA! I've never noticed that before! It also looks like they painted it in places where a crane with a basket would reach, from the ground. As if it was in real life. Quote
sh9000 Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/99949?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content= VF-1S Armored Valkyrie https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/99952?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content= VF-1S Super Valkyrie Quote
jenius Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 Not too surprising, they often get a fair amount of Toynami exclusives Quote
Vifam7 Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 10:30 PM, tekering said: Are the spelling ("Zentredi," "Cammander") and grammatical mistakes ("However he originally") intentional, or just typical Toynami QC? Also: "infamous Skull Squadron" ? Quote
anime52k8 Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, sh9000 said: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/99949?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content= VF-1S Armored Valkyrie https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/99952?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content= VF-1S Super Valkyrie wow, $110 for a nice box. crazy. Quote
jenius Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 Smart packaging... But not very exciting product. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted April 2, 2020 Author Posted April 2, 2020 Why must HG continue to desecrate our childhood memories. Quote
jenius Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 I wonder if these were originally planned to be WonderCon and SDCC exclusives but got bumped because both are doubtful (not sure if WC is cancelled or just postponed). Quote
sh9000 Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 It might be a good idea for Bandai to reissue some of their earlier HMR releases with special packaging. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 I'd pay for custom Takatoku and Bandai styled boxes and packaging (styrofoam?) made to showcase some of the HMR releases. I tried fitting an HMR into one of these toynami retro boxes, but it would not fit. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Why can't Bandai do this with HMR instead? They have been doing their take on it with the HMR boxes....part of the HM-R(espect) of the line...the homage to their old school Bandai "Hi-Metal" line includes the placement of the window display and the use of awesome boxart that hasn't been used on a Macross PT VF-1 since...well, since the old Bandai Hi-Metal line! Quote
Slave IV Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, jvmacross said: They have been doing their take on it with the HMR boxes....part of the HM-R(espect) of the line...the homage to their old school Bandai "Hi-Metal" line includes the placement of the window display and the use of awesome boxart that hasn't been used on a Macross PT VF-1 since...well, since the old Bandai Hi-Metal line! Good point! I love the HMR boxes as they are anyways so I'm all good. Releasing them in the OG box style would just be forcing my hand to buy more stuff. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/123167 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/123164 54.99? Is Toynami including an N95 mask and a travel-sized bottle of Purell with each order? Edited April 3, 2020 by jvmacross Quote
jenius Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 Yeah, that's some hefty price inflation from the original $19.99... which was a much more appropriate price. Not as crazy as what they're doing with their Morphers though. Quote
Rogueload Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/123167 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/123164 54.99? Is Toynami including an N95 mask and a travel-sized bottle of Purell with each order? It’s all about the retro box and packaging. Still wouldn’t buy it even if it was $19.99. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 I would get them at $20 each.....at $55, I am able to see through the nostalgic haze and remind myself that I already have the original 1/100 Takatoku Toys with the boxes Toynami is trying to emulate.... I was able to "rationalize" the Toynami 1/100 retro box sets to myself because Takatoku Toys never released any of the combo sets at 1/100 scale... Quote
sh9000 Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 I’d pay $20 for empty Retro boxes and trays that can fit my HMR. I’ll still get the Retro Super Valkyrie set. Just hoping it will go down in price. Quote
Wolf-1 Posted June 26, 2020 Posted June 26, 2020 BBTS has the Brownies back up for pre-order, with retro packaging. I know quality wise these don't hold up to HMR but for those looking to army build. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 26, 2020 Posted June 26, 2020 I like the retro box gimmick, but paying $275 for a set of boxes seems like a complete ripoff.....will wait for clearance or a serious sale discount Quote
jvmacross Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 These are out it seems....on YJA of all places! VF-1J.... VF-1S..... Quote
Slave IV Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: These are out it seems....on YJA of all places! VF-1J.... VF-1S..... Has anyone confirmed if HMR will fit in the shells? If so, I’d buy that for a dollar. Literally. Quote
jvmacross Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Has anyone confirmed if HMR will fit in the shells? If so, I’d buy that for a dollar. Literally. I checked with the Super VF-1S set....they do not....dollar saved... Quote
Slave IV Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, jvmacross said: I checked with the Super VF-1S set....they do not....dollar saved... Haha, nice! Thanks! Quote
jvmacross Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 I wonder if the original illustrator used for the original retro combo sets, the Super VF-1S and GBP, was retained for these retro single packs. The art isn't as good as that used on the combo sets. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted February 17, 2021 Author Posted February 17, 2021 Holy crap how many times did Toynami have to place their name on the front of the package? We already know it’s their garbage. I am confused as to why they claim this to be for an adult collector when clearly the quality is for a 5 year old. If these were the original released in this packaging would have grabbed them, but now it’s just sad. Makes me wonder if they will be doing the 1/55 Strike and 1/55 VF-1A boxes as well. Quote
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