oshanmacross Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 I'm working on the Volks GGI currently. I think they got a quick licence when the FSS movie came out. It sucks but cost me 200+ for a $39 USD kit so I'm building it hook or krook! Quote
VF8000G Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 2 hours ago, oshanmacross said: I'm working on the Volks GGI currently. I think they got a quick licence when the FSS movie came out. It sucks but cost me 200+ for a $39 USD kit so I'm building it hook or krook! Nooo, Volks has been making FSS kits even before the movie. And the GGI was released in the mid-late 90s, at least if my memory of that time is correct. I had a friend tell me that they used to go for two-hundred dollars until they were reissued a decade later for like 5,000 yen, did you buy it back in the 90s? Quote
oshanmacross Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 9 hours ago, VF8000G said: Nooo, Volks has been making FSS kits even before the movie. And the GGI was released in the mid-late 90s, at least if my memory of that time is correct. I had a friend tell me that they used to go for two-hundred dollars until they were reissued a decade later for like 5,000 yen, did you buy it back in the 90s? I bought it like maybe a year ago? Ment to say: they got a deal with licensing for injection kits when Kadokawa released the movie on DVD. There was a flood of merchandise when the DVD was released. Quote
Big s Posted April 26, 2023 Posted April 26, 2023 13 hours ago, oshanmacross said: I'm working on the Volks GGI currently. I think they got a quick licence when the FSS movie came out. It sucks but cost me 200+ for a $39 USD kit so I'm building it hook or krook! I wouldn’t mind seeing pics of your progress. Maybe post some in the workbench section if you haven’t already Quote
VF8000G Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) On 4/26/2023 at 11:39 AM, oshanmacross said: I bought it like maybe a year ago? Ment to say: they got a deal with licensing for injection kits when Kadokawa released the movie on DVD. There was a flood of merchandise when the DVD was released. Man buddy you got ripped off hard considering the IMS was released at the same time.... And the DVD came out after the Volks GGI kit so not sure what you're talking about. Edited April 28, 2023 by VF8000G Quote
oshanmacross Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 9 hours ago, VF8000G said: Man buddy you got ripped off hard considering the IMS was released at the same time.... And the DVD came out after the Volks GGI kit so not sure what you're talking about. DVD came out in 2003: CD Japan Product page Unless you are refering to the US release? Scalemates timeline, known to be pretty accurate,Volks GGI: Scalemates GGI still fetches a premium price even in Japan: Yahoo Japan auction. Quote
VF8000G Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 5 hours ago, oshanmacross said: DVD came out in 2003: CD Japan Product page Unless you are refering to the US release? Scalemates timeline, known to be pretty accurate,Volks GGI: Scalemates GGI still fetches a premium price even in Japan: Yahoo Japan auction. If you checked the full history you would see the kit came out in the 90s. The version you got was a reissue from the 2000s. It's out of print so yeah it fetches high aftermarket prices, but buying it makes about as much sense as hunting down some crappy no-grade Gundam released decades ago when the MG variant gets released the same year. Maybe if it has some personal connection to you, it would make sense, but I don't understand buying this over the IMS at all, especially at $200 dollars today. Quote
oshanmacross Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, VF8000G said: If you checked the full history you would see the kit came out in the 90s. The version you got was a reissue from the 2000s. It's out of print so yeah it fetches high aftermarket prices, but buying it makes about as much sense as hunting down some crappy no-grade Gundam released decades ago when the MG variant gets released the same year. Maybe if it has some personal connection to you, it would make sense, but I don't understand buying this over the IMS at all, especially at $200 dollars today. I got the IMS too, and a few resin kits.. Dude, you are right about everything!! I wish I knew you in High School, I would have paid you money just to hang out with you. Quote
VF8000G Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, oshanmacross said: I got the IMS too, and a few resin kits.. Dude, you are right about everything!! I wish I knew you in High School, I would have paid you money just to hang out with you. I can't read sarcasm on the internet but thanks if you are being genuine lol I used to be soooo into FSS in the 2000s then just fell of my radar until I started seeing news about volumes coming out again and checking out what's up. Quote
Big s Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 4 hours ago, VF8000G said: If you checked the full history you would see the kit came out in the 90s. The version you got was a reissue from the 2000s. It's out of print so yeah it fetches high aftermarket prices, but buying it makes about as much sense as hunting down some crappy no-grade Gundam released decades ago when the MG variant gets released the same year. Maybe if it has some personal connection to you, it would make sense, but I don't understand buying this over the IMS at all, especially at $200 dollars today. I guess it might be like me trying to figure out why someone would want to build the old1/72 Regult kit from the 80’s when Hasegawa just put out a pretty great kit of it and for around twenty bucks. There are people that have a nostalgia for older kits and I love looking at the box art and such, personally I wouldn’t try building one these days. The newer IMS kits are really great as far as details and design, but I figure if someone wants to try their hands at an older version, I’ll let them have that challenge same with those that still love old Macross or Gundam kits and I definitely have to give respect to those that turn them into great builds Quote
VF8000G Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Big s said: I guess it might be like me trying to figure out why someone would want to build the old1/72 Regult kit from the 80’s when Hasegawa just put out a pretty great kit of it and for around twenty bucks. There are people that have a nostalgia for older kits and I love looking at the box art and such, personally I wouldn’t try building one these days. The newer IMS kits are really great as far as details and design, but I figure if someone wants to try their hands at an older version, I’ll let them have that challenge same with those that still love old Macross or Gundam kits and I definitely have to give respect to those that turn them into great builds Yah, it makes sense after he mentioned that he already had the IMS. My initial impression was that he was buying that model over the IMS, which made no sense to me. Tried to toil with the old Wave Vatshu twenty years ago and it was such a dumpster fire that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, FSS plastic models have come a long way. Quote
oshanmacross Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 It's the KOG!!! Greatest Mech design ever! Aside from the Wide Sau, my kit here: Quote
Big s Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 18 minutes ago, oshanmacross said: It's the KOG!!! Greatest Mech design ever! Aside from the Wide Sau, my kit here: Nice, I’m hoping moderoid gets around to that design Quote
VF8000G Posted May 2, 2023 Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) 6000 yen for the 1/144 LED Mirage, a bit pricey but not outrageous. Better value than the Our Treasure Junchoon IMHO. Edited May 2, 2023 by VF8000G Quote
VF8000G Posted May 20, 2023 Posted May 20, 2023 Can't put my finger on it but it's kind of underwhelming? Quote
Big s Posted May 20, 2023 Posted May 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, VF8000G said: Can't put my finger on it but it's kind of underwhelming? Isn’t that the sr III that was up for po. There are color pics on the previous page Quote
electric indigo Posted May 20, 2023 Posted May 20, 2023 Keep in mind that the MH is tiny in 1/144. Quote
Big s Posted May 20, 2023 Posted May 20, 2023 7 hours ago, electric indigo said: Keep in mind that the MH is tiny in 1/144. I’m ok with 1/144 Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 3, 2023 Posted June 3, 2023 From Hobby Japan Web. Volks IMS 1/144 L.E.D. Mirage V3 Light Armor (19.6cm) Volks 1/100 L.E.D. Mirage V3 Delta Berne 3007 (29.2cm) Quote
Big s Posted July 24, 2023 Posted July 24, 2023 3 hours ago, VF8000G said: Tangentially related: The other night when I saw that on preorder, I was thinking that it may lead to a serious attempt at fss toys Quote
VF8000G Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 23 minutes ago, Big s said: The other night when I saw that on preorder, I was thinking that it may lead to a serious attempt at fss toys Nagano would never permit it lol Quote
Big s Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 2 hours ago, VF8000G said: Nagano would never permit it lol Never say never. Quote
oshanmacross Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 I just replaced the disintegrating hoses on my Popy L-Gaim like last year? This is totally a must have for me. Quote
VF8000G Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 46 minutes ago, Big s said: Never say never. Nagano's been saying it for four decades now. 47 minutes ago, oshanmacross said: I just replaced the disintegrating hoses on my Popy L-Gaim like last year? This is totally a must have for me. Have you considered the Hi Metal R? It's got some ugly chrome gold in the frame but reviews are glowing. Quote
oshanmacross Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Alas... Too many toys...Too many kits I really like the high and thick "ROLL BARS" that protect the pilot. Edited July 25, 2023 by oshanmacross Quote
Big s Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, VF8000G said: Nagano's been saying it for four decades now. Weren’t there some from kaiyodo a few years back? Maybe it was wave, but I’m pretty sure it was kaiyodo. Quote
VF8000G Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Big s said: Weren’t there some from kaiyodo a few years back? Maybe it was wave, but I’m pretty sure it was kaiyodo. Kaiyodo did but they were more like PVC statues. Kaiyodo also lost the FSS license after that disaster lol. Kinda cements my point. I think Wave tried to release some figures but Nagano personally cancelled them. That recent Volks Gothicmade was the only FSS "toy" released and it's an ultra-boutique item that cost $1000 and TBH I don't really even consider it FSS. Either way Nagano ain't letting outsider scum like Sentinel and Bandai touch his baby. Edited July 25, 2023 by VF8000G Quote
Big s Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, VF8000G said: Kaiyodo did but they were more like PVC statues. Kaiyodo also lost the FSS license after that disaster lol. Kinda cements my point. I think Wave tried to release some figures but Nagano personally cancelled them. That recent Volks Gothicmade was the only FSS "toy" released and it's an ultra-boutique item that cost $1000 and TBH I don't really even consider it FSS. Either way Nagano ain't letting outsider scum like Sentinel and Bandai touch his baby. If he’s allowed it once, then there’s a chance and he’s allowed it twice, then there’s more of a chance. Personally I’m more likely to buy a kit than a toy anyway, but I know that there are quite a few that feel like the kits are a bit much and would prefer a toy Quote
VF8000G Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Big s said: If he’s allowed it once, then there’s a chance and he’s allowed it twice, then there’s more of a chance. Personally I’m more likely to buy a kit than a toy anyway, but I know that there are quite a few that feel like the kits are a bit much and would prefer a toy IDK if yanking the entire FSS license wholesale from a company for making display figures followed by axing another company's attempts before they were even released is "allowing it" man... I would love a big gokin Mortar Head more than anyone in the world but we got to be realistic about how this franchise is run. It isn't for casuals, that's for sure. Nagano is the type of person to hoard a movie in a theater in Japan and never release it on media, he will never care what his fans want. And that's why there aren't many of them outside of Japan. Mamoru Nagano makes Harmony Gold look like Santa Claus. Edited July 25, 2023 by VF8000G Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Volks IMS 1/144 L.E.D. Mirage V3 Light Armament Version [Limited Edition] Quote
electric indigo Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Next IMS is a Schpeltor variant. Can't really tell the difference tbh. Quote
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