Mommar Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 They may not have been my personal choice, but max and millia Valkyries have always been very popular. These also have the super packs to raise their interest. Most of us are just thinking of these as repainted, but to a lot of others they represent favorite characters. I personally agree they were too high on the list for my taste but I don't believe the poll was rigged or that the people voting were just stupid. We all love macross just some people tend to personalize a machine rather than look at the design. I really do hope that all the choices get made and maybe a couple of repaints I don't need will give me a couple of months to recover from trying to get the glaug and monster which will surely kill my wallet. No, not really. As both the then largely affordable Yamato 1/60's and the web exclusive Max 1J from the previous Hi-Metal line have shown they languish on store shelves really. Millia especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I could be wrong but I I think the Yamato max and millia were being sold at a higher price than most toys out at the time in Japan. And the original full metal line were web exclusives that were in stores were sold originally at a premium price that over time had to have discounts added in at a later time. They also had overproduction causing both lines to fail. The average non transforming action figures like sh figuarts, revoltech, figma, and playarts in Japan today are sold at much higher prices than only a few years ago. Transforming hmr figures with accessories like fast packs, strike packs, and full armor are almost a bargain. From what I have seen so far the hmr line doesn't seem to have a problem with over production. The Roy 1s is not sold out at a lot of retailers due to the web exclusive mark up even though Roy kits and toys have always been more popular than Hikaru Valkyries. I have no doubt if the Roy Valkyrie were sold as a normal release it would have been an immediate sell out item, and maybe everyone able to vote in the poll were hoping their votes would make the max and millia a normal release instead of a web exclusive item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinyol Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 First, I am new to this channel. I read this form most every day. For the most part I do enjoy your comments. I am very impressed with the revised Hi-Metal R line. I hope more people will buy into this line, so that we can all full fill our dreams of having all the mech's from SDF1 & DYRL [and beyond]. Here is my contribution to the already awesome images that had been uploaded to this form. Also I do look forward to getting all the 10 HiMetal R figures on the list. My Personal Art link http://jinyol.deviantart.com/gallery/54782492/Drawing-Art-Works Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I just hope I can afford all10 releases. But so far I like the variety of the prototypes. I guess it makes me feel like anything is possible. I love the Valkyries destroids and enemy mecha and have since I was a kid. Let's just hope bandai doesn't let us down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly!! Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 THAT Destroid Monster is starting to grow on me and I don't want to start and buy another line. Gotta stay away from this thread. Hahaha! Hahaha! That's what I used to say... And then I caved. Lol. Figured I might as well get the valks to have in scale with the regults and glaug... and I can let my son play with these First, I am new to this channel. I read this form most every day. For the most part I do enjoy your comments. I am very impressed with the revised Hi-Metal R line. I hope more people will buy into this line, so that we can all full fill our dreams of having all the mech's from SDF1 & DYRL [and beyond]. Here is my contribution to the already awesome images that had been uploaded to this form. Also I do look forward to getting all the 10 HiMetal R figures on the list. My Personal Art link http://jinyol.deviantart.com/gallery/54782492/Drawing-Art-Works Cheers! Welcome! That lineup is really something to look forward to! I just hope I can afford all10 releases. But so far I like the variety of the prototypes. I guess it makes me feel like anything is possible. I love the Valkyries destroids and enemy mecha and have since I was a kid. Let's just hope bandai doesn't let us down. Yup,exciting times! Come on, Bandai! We're counting on you almost as much as you're counting on us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Glaug preorders soon? This week perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Glaug preorders soon? This week perhaps? It could be either next Monday or the Monday after that. I'm assuming the 4th of January to be a more likely date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Definitely want to get a Marauder and Warhammer.... Err I mean Glaug and Tomahawk. Then just need a Spartan and Defender so I can have an Archer and Rifleman to make up a Battletech heavy lance. Ok ok no more Battletech talk. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bomber Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 First, I am new to this channel. I read this form most every day. For the most part I do enjoy your comments. I am very impressed with the revised Hi-Metal R line. I hope more people will buy into this line, so that we can all full fill our dreams of having all the mech's from SDF1 & DYRL [and beyond]. Here is my contribution to the already awesome images that had been uploaded to this form. Also I do look forward to getting all the 10 HiMetal R figures on the list. My Personal Art link http://jinyol.deviantart.com/gallery/54782492/Drawing-Art-Works Cheers! welcome to the forums! you got some nice pieces to start on your collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Another announcement for the Hi-Metal R Destroid Monster, confirming it for 2016. Edited December 25, 2015 by IXTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Another announcement for the Hi-Metal R Destroid Monster, confirming it for 2016. Excellent, one of the few hi metal figures I've wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 January 6 pre-order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karaoke Ninja Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 What are the odds they'll release a VF-31 for the HMR line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonx1999 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Another announcement for the Hi-Metal R Destroid Monster, confirming it for 2016. Anyone care to guess the price for this monster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Bandai to Arcadia: you announce yf-19 re-stock. i unleash a monster to crush you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Might as well repost this here. I think the HM-R has some range issues with the arms when in DYRL-style battroid-mode (wings deployed with missiles) in contrast to the 1/60v2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Im still only wanting the Monster regardless of its scale compared to the other HM-R stuffs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Tamashii's official page for the Glaug: http://tamashii.jp/special/hi-metal_r/glaug/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 January 6 pre-order Can you substantiate this? I'd really like to know, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 The Glaug preorder is up on 1/6. The tamashii-page has this info. Nothing on the Monster preorder schedule, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 The Glaug preorder is up on 1/6. The tamashii-page has this info. Nothing on the Monster preorder schedule, yet. Thanks treatment! I see it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Regult back up at HLJ: http://www.hlj.com/product/BANN01899/Act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I've been thinking that the way the monster looks so far it may have a lot of hollow areas which may keep the cost lower than some of the expectations, but it will still be costly. No matter what it's a must own item for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Monster, Glaug, Regults. That's what I'm in this for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 And Valkyries to display them with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe1010 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 what scale is the monster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 what scale is the monster? should be 1/100 like the other HM/HM-R mechs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Dunno....but looks close enough in scale with what has already been released.....it'll be awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Dunno....but looks close enough in scale with what has already been released.....it'll be awesome... This will make a cool group photo once all of these are released. Nice gun on the VF-1J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 well, considering a DX Chogokin X Robot Spirits Koenig Monster that transforms and has tons of diecast is around 23,000 yen. I don't see how a non-transforming Hi-metal version of the Monster could justified costing more. I would say around 17,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 well, considering a DX Chogokin X Robot Spirits Koenig Monster that transforms and has tons of diecast is around 23,000 yen. I don't see how a non-transforming Hi-metal version of the Monster could justified costing more. I would say around 17,000 In physical size, do you think this HMR Monster might actually be bigger than the DX Koenig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I don't know about the size of the two monsters but the price on Japanese toys have increased greatly in the last few years, so the cost comparison may be a bit off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 In physical size, do you think this HMR Monster might actually be bigger than the DX Koenig? From the pics the HMR Monster should be a bit overall bigger/ bulkier / longer canons than the DX Koening. It will be closer to the Yamato 1/100 Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Gonna go great next to the few 1/100 scale items (Konig, Q-Rare, and Toynami's Veritches). LOL...just kidding about the last part...I wouldn't be caught with those piece of $hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunn Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 well, considering a DX Chogokin X Robot Spirits Koenig Monster that transforms and has tons of diecast is around 23,000 yen. I don't see how a non-transforming Hi-metal version of the Monster could justified costing more. I would say around 17,000 I'm really hoping that it'll be around 17,000 for the monster, but they're charging 13,000 for the glaug and the monster is considerably larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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