ntsan Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) My recent hunt from Japan Trip, that SDF-1 take most of my luggage space! Edited May 4, 2018 by ntsan
hachi Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 16 minutes ago, ntsan said: My recent hunt from Japan Trip, that SDF-1 take most of my luggage space! From what physical store were you able to buy Arcadia stuff?
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Konata's philosophy on collecting (from "Lucky Star" episode 3)... For some reason, I feel like I am slowly wanting to be like Konata when it comes to Valkyrie collecting.... *sigh*
Slave IV Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Konata's philosophy on collecting (from "Lucky Star" episode 3)... For some reason, I feel like I am slowly wanting to be like Konata when it comes to Valkyrie collecting.... *sigh* I think a lot of collectors came to a similar conclusion a long time ago. Part of why that show and scene in particular are so popular.
wmkjr Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 23 hours ago, tekering said: Promo shots definitely don't do the phosphorescent paint justice. I've done my best to depict the glow-in-the-dark effect with multiple exposures: Is that a Bandai stand holding it up? Is it freestanding or did you figure out a way to clip it in?
CrossAir Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: For some reason, I feel like I am slowly wanting to be like Konata when it comes to Valkyrie collecting.... *sigh* But collecting Valkyrie this way is three times harder: You need at least three for display in each mode, then maybe also three for preservation and three as extra of course
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Konata's philosophy on collecting (from "Lucky Star" episode 3)... For some reason, I feel like I am slowly wanting to be like Konata when it comes to Valkyrie collecting.... *sigh* Haha I’ve fallen into this trap once or twice. I just try for doubles now, but I don’t even have room for that many toys
Lolicon Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Totally stoked that it's finally here: my HMR VF-1A!!! Oh, and some other miscellaneous stuff.
anubis20 Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Finally got the last Tamashii Nations exclusive I wanted. Got this one through the lottery they had for some exclusives. Entered for the the 31J Kai as well but didnt get it
Chronocidal Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Konata's philosophy on collecting (from "Lucky Star" episode 3)... I definitely follow this strategy for certain releases, especially if I intend to modify anything about them. One to keep mint, one to mess with and zoom about, and one to modify. That way, if I mess up anything on the modification, I don't feel bad about disassembling the second copy to assist in coming up with a fix. For Bandai releases in particular though, my experiences with the 171 drove me to purchase doubles. I figure out of the pair, I should at least be able to put together a single functional valk. That's been borne out in practice too, since it seems like one out of every pair has some flaw, or missing piece, or misprinted tampo, or something. Those "duds" are the ones I transform and play around with; since they're already flawed, I don't worry about messing them up further. Edited May 4, 2018 by Chronocidal
Sanity is Optional Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 The only things I'll have 3 of are the VF-31a and YF-19. Of course, I already have 2 YF-19s and a VF-19Adv...
sh9000 Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Got a Marvel Legends 6” scale head for $1 to use for Cyclops when he removes his visor. I’ll probably sculpt some more hair on his head before I paint it up. Edited May 4, 2018 by sh9000
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) *sigh* So.... I just ordered a MISB Yamato 1/60 VF-17S on eBay.... despite the fact that I am already going to be getting one soon from @SuperDimensionalDave as part of a trade. I claim that the stupid eBay 15% off coupon made me do it. That cut the eBay price from $172.99 down to $147.04 with free shipping. Part of me keeps saying "I'm so stupid!" repeatedly to myself.... but another part of me says "But it was a good price!" I hope that was a good price. Was it a good price? Please tell me that was a good price. Please don't tell me I did not only buy a duplicate, but overpaid for the duplicate too. Please? *worried look* Edited May 4, 2018 by Shizuka the Cat
Chronocidal Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: *sigh* So.... I just ordered a MISB Yamato 1/60 VF-17S on eBay.... despite the fact that I am already going to be getting one soon from @SuperDimensionalDave as part of a trade. I claim that the stupid eBay 15% off coupon made me do it. That cut the eBay price from $172.99 down to $147.04 with free shipping. Part of me keeps saying "I'm so stupid!" repeatedly to myself.... but another part of me says "But it was a good price!" I hope that was a good price. Was it a good price? Please tell me that was a good price. Please tell me I did not only buy a duplicate, but overpaid for the duplicate too. Please? *worried look* Honestly, that's what, like $100 off the original retail price? That's nothing to sneeze at! The 17S is a beast, you can put one in fighter and one in battroid that way.
sh9000 Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Also just got Marvel Legends 3.75” Rocket Racoon and Groot and Thor and Lady Thor for $10 total. Prices seem about right and should balance out with the Marvel Legends 6” Ant-Man and the Wasp movie Ant-Man and Wasp figures that are coming in that I got for free.
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: Honestly, that's what, like $100 off the original retail price? That's nothing to sneeze at! The 17S is a beast, you can put one in fighter and one in battroid that way. Actually, I have no idea what the original retail price for the 17S was back in the day. Wasn't it around the 9000 yen range like the original retail prices for the Yamato v2 VF-1 toys, not including super/strike parts?
Sanity is Optional Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 Quote Released in December 2011 for an initial MSRP of 24,800Yen, the VF-17S was one of the most expensive Yamato releases ever http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=5957 I'm going to try and stop myself from spending any more after looking at my credit card bill for the last month (and how it's doubled).
Chronocidal Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 Yeah, the VF-17 and VF-19 releases all fell around $250 roughly at release. Exchange rate fluctuations around that time played havoc with it too, and some of those came closer to $300, if I recall.
Lolicon Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 Ah, the good old days, back when 24800 yen was considered super expensive.
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 27 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Ah, the good old days, back when 24800 yen was considered super expensive. It is still super expensive!
SuperDimensionalDave Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Shizuka the Cat said: So.... I just ordered a MISB Yamato 1/60 VF-17S on eBay.... despite the fact that I am already going to be getting one soon from @SuperDimensionalDave as part of a trade. I claim that the stupid eBay 15% off coupon made me do it. That cut the eBay price from $172.99 down to $147.04 with free shipping. Lol Shizuka you're outta control!!! There's crazy cat ladies but you're a crazy Valkyrie cat lady!
borgified Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) Picked up Mezco One: 12 Old Man Logan two hours ago from one of my other hobby stores that I regularly go to for my TF and 1/6th figure fixes. Worth the pick up and just posed him with Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Skull. Haven't fiddled around with the other accessories or with Baby Banner Hulk. Edit: Not the best pic as per the unfocused shot on Logan's mug. Edited May 5, 2018 by borgified
Mommar Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 6 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Actually, I have no idea what the original retail price for the 17S was back in the day. Wasn't it around the 9000 yen range like the original retail prices for the Yamato v2 VF-1 toys, not including super/strike parts? Absolutely not. I paid ¥22,320 (cut and pasted from the order e-mail from HLJ) for the original 17S and the exchange rate was 75.83 yen to the dollar. Making this thing just barely sub $300, and well above with shipping.
Lolicon Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 Opened up the Sentinel ride armor (or whatever the official designation is supposed to be). It's my first Mospeada toy since I lost my "Scott Bernard Cyclone" sometime in the late 80s. Gotta say, it's fantastic! The only thing I don't like is the visor. It looks like a jack-o-lantern face. Gonna need to strip the paint from it to make it passable. I'm going to be very disappointed if Sentinel doesn't make all the ride armors. I especially want the red one. On a side note, I got the payment request for Ray the day after I shipped out my PW. Goddammit Sentinel (or HLJ)!
enphily Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) Finally got this after selling my 31J half year ago, whoooohoooo My Mirage will never be alone again Edited May 5, 2018 by enphily
seti88 Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: Opened up the Sentinel ride armor (or whatever the official designation is supposed to be). It's my first Mospeada toy since I lost my "Scott Bernard Cyclone" sometime in the late 80s. Gotta say, it's fantastic! The only thing I don't like is the visor. It looks like a jack-o-lantern face. Gonna need to strip the paint from it to make it passable. I'm going to be very disappointed if Sentinel doesn't make all the ride armors. I especially want the red one. On a side note, I got the payment request for Ray the day after I shipped out my PW. Goddammit Sentinel (or HLJ)! Sentinels ride armors are based on aramaki's redesign for the mospeada artbook. He only did stiq and rey's ride, so if no other ride armors appear it would b because he didnt redesign the rest.
borgified Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Lolicon said: Opened up the Sentinel ride armor (or whatever the official designation is supposed to be). It's my first Mospeada toy since I lost my "Scott Bernard Cyclone" sometime in the late 80s. Gotta say, it's fantastic! The only thing I don't like is the visor. It looks like a jack-o-lantern face. Gonna need to strip the paint from it to make it passable. You can actually redo the visor re-paint as it another member on the TFW2005: Mospeada Thread has done it (Destructimus Prime is her user name), don't know if one was actually posted here on the Mospeada threads here.
Slave IV Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Lolicon said: Opened up the Sentinel ride armor (or whatever the official designation is supposed to be). It's my first Mospeada toy since I lost my "Scott Bernard Cyclone" sometime in the late 80s. Gotta say, it's fantastic! The only thing I don't like is the visor. It looks like a jack-o-lantern face. Gonna need to strip the paint from it to make it passable. I'm going to be very disappointed if Sentinel doesn't make all the ride armors. I especially want the red one. On a side note, I got the payment request for Ray the day after I shipped out my PW. Goddammit Sentinel (or HLJ)! Lance is on the Ray cover.
Sanity is Optional Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 Picked this up thanks to a tip from @Shizuka the Cat. Turns out the box was opened, but the tray was still sealed.
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said: Picked this up thanks to a tip from @Shizuka the Cat. Turns out the box was opened, but the tray was still sealed. Tip? I gave a tip? And it was.... useful?! *CATNIP TIME !!!* But really, what tip did I give?
Sanity is Optional Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Tip? I gave a tip? And it was.... useful?! *CATNIP TIME !!!* But really, what tip did I give? I think you were the one who mentioned it was for sale at Anime Export. Could be mistaken though.
F360 Posted May 6, 2018 Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Been so busy lately, finally get the chance to open my HLJ PW. EMS shipping seems to be slower than usual from Japan . Received some items from my proxy yesterday too They shrink wrapped it so well, and with slots for handle on the cardboard that I don't even want to cut it open. 2x TWE Metal Build F91 Harrison Martin ed. 1x TWE Dx Chogokin VF-31a (from yahoo auction) Edited May 6, 2018 by F360
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