505thAirborne Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mommar said: Better than any scene from those damn sequels. Great pic of what could have been! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackpot Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mommar said: Better than any scene from those damn sequels. I didn't know an old, disheveled Chuck Norris knew Han. He would have saved the galaxy single handedly. Jedi/Sith be damned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I've given up on figures having accurate face sculpts. That Solo figure is pretty good, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I got Heavy Arms built but the waterslide decals are absolute crap. They will not stay on. All of them are curling and peeling off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, Mommar said: I got Heavy Arms built but the waterslide decals are absolute crap. They will not stay on. All of them are curling and peeling off. Are you using any decal setter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 5 hours ago, 505thAirborne said: The newest member to the Squadron, I've been wanting this Valk for a long time & it was worth the wait. Are you going to try and find a matching set of SSP or leave it blank? 3 hours ago, Mommar said: Better than any scene from those damn sequels. This doesn't look right... Old Man Han is still fit while Luke added some pounds after the death of Leia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 4 hours ago, myk said: I stumbled on my old Matchbox/HG VF1 in my storage unit and felt compelled to bring it home. I just bought a booster unit, GU11, racks and missiles for it; although I'm having a friend of mine 3D print extra tips for the missiles since I'm missing a few. I don't have a correct pilot because I refuse to pay what those Matchbox figures go for (especially a Roy Fokker one), so one of my WWII pilots is filling in for now lol. Maybe I'm going nuts in my old age, but thirty four years later I'm suddenly enjoying this fugly thing lol... Christ, that thing is gnarly, lol! Even at 10 years old, I knew that thing was all kinds of strange. The 1J head with the 1S lasers, the swing bar from the chunkies (but the inability to fully transform, wtf?!), the incorrectly mounted gunpod, the super pack with missing arm and leg armor, the funky missiles and the weird proportions overall, hahahahahaha! I'm not going to lie, I threw some money at some Robotech toys back then, but I knew this thing was not something I wanted because it was just so off, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 5 hours ago, 505thAirborne said: The newest member to the Squadron, I've been wanting this Valk for a long time & it was worth the wait. Now I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Now I want one. There's one for grabs on Evilbay for a super inflated price of $740 USD and $149 USD US Express shipping... I thought that you wanted a Low Vis 1a originally?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, peter said: Christ, that thing is gnarly, lol! Even at 10 years old, I knew that thing was all kinds of strange. The 1J head with the 1S lasers, the swing bar from the chunkies (but the inability to fully transform, wtf?!), the incorrectly mounted gunpod, the super pack with missing arm and leg armor, the funky missiles and the weird proportions overall, hahahahahaha! I'm not going to lie, I threw some money at some Robotech toys back then, but I knew this thing was not something I wanted because it was just so off, lol! Yeah it's a mess of a design but for some reason its finally caught my attention. I had heard that originally the Matchbox VF1 and the hovertank were supposed to have full transformation but it just didnt make it to the final design. That plane cost $65 new when I bought it back in the day; a lot of money today (IMO), but a fortune back then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 @borgified I actually have a spare set of Fast Packs I can use for now, down the road when my Piggy-Bank is full again I might try & track down a set of official Stealth Armor. @Lolicon I highly encourage you to find one, It's officially a must have!! The Macross Zero type pilot is so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, myk said: Yeah it's a mess of a design but for some reason its finally caught my attention. I had heard that originally the Matchbox VF1 and the hovertank were supposed to have full transformation but it just didnt make it to the final design. That plane cost $65 new when I bought it back in the day; a lot of money today (IMO), but a fortune back then... Yeah, it looks like it was supposed to transform. They went as far as cloning the chunky's leg swing bars. I saw a few customs floating around out there, not sure if anyone ever completed one that was 3 mode capable., Childhood memories right? I think I have two or three Inbit, maybe a Regult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, peter said: Yeah, it looks like it was supposed to transform. They went as far as cloning the chunky's leg swing bars. I saw a few customs floating around out there, not sure if anyone ever completed one that was 3 mode capable., Childhood memories right? I think I have two or three Inbit, maybe a Regult. Ha ha, great (or demented) minds often think alike... Edited December 28, 2019 by myk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, 505thAirborne said: @borgified I actually have a spare set of Fast Packs I can use for now, down the road when my Piggy-Bank is full again I might try & track down a set of official Stealth Armor. @Lolicon I highly encourage you to find one, It's officially a must have!! The Macross Zero type pilot is so cool. If a reasonably priced one shows up on Mandarake I may just bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 6:56 PM, sqidd said: Oh damn you! That looks sexy. I have a very small car collection. This may have to be added. Who makes that? Sun Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Lolicon said: Are you using any decal setter? Don't know what that is. I've never had to use it on any other waterslide decal I've applied before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 3 hours ago, borgified said: This doesn't look right... Old Man Han is still fit while Luke added some pounds after the death of Leia? Leia's not dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Finally got my Xmas present opened up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, Mommar said: Don't know what that is. I've never had to use it on any other waterslide decal I've applied before. Without going into decaling 101, I'll just say it helps decals stick better. I always use it along with decal softener. 4 minutes ago, derex3592 said: Finally got my Xmas present opened up! A Philips Sonicare toothbrush? Nice! Robot looks okay too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Lolicon said: Without going into decaling 101, I'll just say it helps decals stick better. I always use it along with decal softener. I find it odd not a single one on the previous Shen Long model had this issue and I didn’t use any of that other stuff either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 17 hours ago, myk said: Ha ha, great (or demented) minds often think alike... Curious, where is it made? My Robotech In bit toys were actually made in Japan, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, peter said: In Bit I can't decide if this is a breakfast cereal or a fitness tracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampeed Valkyrie Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I have one of those non transforming VF-1 fighters in a different paint scheme. I think its more HIkaru DYRL paint scheme if I remember correctly.. and it came from a toyline called ExoSquad or something along those lines. I remember looking at it like WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 My kids have been big on Ninjas from Ninjago, TMNT, Naruto and Gatchaman. Needless to say, I am proud. Sooner or later, I knew Power Rangers would be a thing and it has hit big time with them. I got my son this for Christmas. I have heard “Power Star Lock in! Ninja Spin!” Constantly for the last few days, lol! Needless to say, it’s his favorite present by far and his older sister wants one for her birthday now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Stampeed Valkyrie said: I have one of those non transforming VF-1 fighters in a different paint scheme. I think its more HIkaru DYRL paint scheme if I remember correctly.. and it came from a toyline called ExoSquad or something along those lines. I remember looking at it like WTF? That's the same toy that I posted about on the previous page but repackaged as an Exosquad toy. Minor changes to coloring and stickering, but basically the same toy. I wish I had picked up the Glaug and the hovertank when they were reissued as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scand Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Time to have some fun with $550 worth of Valkyrie and Valkyrie accessories. Outside the stress of just getting a single fully loaded valk, I don't see how you guys ordering multiples hold it together. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 18 minutes ago, scand said: Time to have some fun with $550 worth of Valkyrie and Valkyrie accessories. Outside the stress of just getting a single fully loaded valk, I don't see how you guys ordering multiples hold it together. :/ It's called alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scand Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, sqidd said: It's called alcohol. Lot's and Lot's of Miller Lite :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, sqidd said: I can't decide if this is a breakfast cereal or a fitness tracker. Lmfao! fukking auto-correct on my POS phone.... Edited December 29, 2019 by peter Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, scand said: Lot's and Lot's of Miller Lite Miller Light!!! Take that back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, scand said: Lot's and Lot's of Miller Lite If I bought as many valks and accessories as some others here, Miller or Coors lite would be the only thing I could afford to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 28 minutes ago, scand said: Time to have some fun with $550 worth of Valkyrie and Valkyrie accessories. Outside the stress of just getting a single fully loaded valk, I don't see how you guys ordering multiples hold it together. :/ Managing to get in orders at MSRP. Keeps it to ¥18000+¥4400+¥8800, or a bit under $300 before shipping. Much more reasonable than the aftermarket pricing, even if the Strike Packs and Missiles are a bit expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackpot Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 48 minutes ago, scand said: $550 Way too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Give it 2 or 3 years and that price will feel reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scand Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 hour ago, sqidd said: Miller Light!!! Take that back! More for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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