yman1437 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 looks like still waiting for our friend @ NY to come back from tea break... Quote
Graham Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, Sandman said: Yeah i don't think many people knew about it. Kind of a fail on Bandai's part. They should've promoted it sooner. If i'd missed this thread today i wouldn't have know about it. Yeah same, if I hadn't decided to read this thread today, I would have never known about it. Quote
yman1437 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 still nothing @ ny or ae yet...I think I am out... Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) https://hlj.com/product/bann16164 up at HLJ! didnt see previous post but upfir people on this page Edited April 28, 2017 by VF-Zer0S Quote
jvmacross Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) LOL...fell asleep....just got up....got one at HLJ..... Still up at CD Japan too.... http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-233450 Edited April 28, 2017 by jvmacross Quote
jvmacross Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) Still up at AmiAmi.....limit 3! http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-029876&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3DHI-Metal+R%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 Edited April 28, 2017 by jvmacross Quote
Big s Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I like most of this recolor, but the pink really bugs me. It stands out way too much so I think I'll sit this one out and maybe just get the sh joker. Quote
Convectuoso Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I think it's been so easy to PO for some people because this definitely is going to be an esay pass for most of us. We were all waiting for a classic Valk, a destroid or a Zentradi release, but not this. I'm disappointed, but at the same time relieved for not having to spend money on another HMR release yet. And, IMHO, the paint scheme doesn't look good on Battroid mode. It does look kinda cool in fighter/gerwalk, but not enough to convince me into getting it. Quote
derex3592 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 woke up this morning and got one at AmiAmi through the link in Twitter. Took all of 20 seconds. Easy! I must say if it wasn't for this thread and Twitter, I wouldn't have had a clue this was happening. Maybe that was Bandai's plan to reduce preorder madness??? Quote
Crossbones72 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, derex3592 said: woke up this morning and got one at AmiAmi through the link in Twitter. Took all of 20 seconds. Easy! I must say if it wasn't for this thread and Twitter, I wouldn't have had a clue this was happening. Maybe that was Bandai's plan to reduce preorder madness??? I just saw this one here last night and ordered one at HLJ - really love the look. It'll fit in well with my other HMRs. I hope they get around to making an Angel Bird. Quote
Acteon Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Man, that is gorgeous! Grabbed 2 at Amiami. Thank you MacrossWorld Forum! Now if they'd just announce those MII VF-2SS HMR's I could really go to town. I know they're the unwanted step-child of the Valk family, but they were my introduction to Macross (outside of Jetfire) and I unashamedly love them. Quote
sh9000 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 http://www.anime-export.com/product/35904 Switched my order of 2 to Anime-Export so that it can ship with the DX VF-31F that's with them there. It will be a Messer package. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, sh9000 said: http://www.anime-export.com/product/35904 Switched my order of 2 to Anime-Export so that it can ship with the DX VF-31F that's with them there. It will be a Messer package. Was waiting for AE to list....PO'd 2 and will do the same...thanks for the head's up! Quote
Chronocidal Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I'm not loving the paint scheme too much, but I'm thinking this might be a fun one to strip down and customize. I'm also curious if this one will have the canopy molded in that color, or if it will be a coating. The color might not look bad swapped onto some brownie 1As. Quote
Sandman Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I'm surprised by how many don't like this scheme. To me it's the best one right after fokker's 1S. It feels like the spiritual successor to fokker's IS. I always felt that every vf-1 (except maybe CFs) should have squadron markings on their heat shields. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 47 minutes ago, Sandman said: I'm surprised by how many don't like this scheme. To me it's the best one right after fokker's 1S. It feels like the spiritual successor to fokker's IS. I always felt that every vf-1 (except maybe CFs) should have squadron markings on their heat shields. Nobody hates it either, I think it's a thing of affinity really. Me, I would've pick at least two Cavaliers, or an Enigma (talking about non cannon). But I feel no love for this one. Quote
Chronocidal Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Just personally, I think it doesn't flow well with the VF-1's natural lines, and tries too hard to force the VF-31's geometry onto another plane. Some of it's fine, but the random diagonal cuts across some parts look weird, and I get that they were trying to match the pattern on the wings by only continuing the double stripe half-way, but the random cut-off in the middle of the wing where they tried to mimic the tail structure just looks bad, and they should have just continued the double stripe all the way to the tip. And while I admit I'm not a huge fan of the reaper emblem in general, it would have looked a lot better on the tails than printed across the backplate. Not like I'm going to cancel my preorders or anything, I just think it could be better. It's still nowhere near the eye-gouging level of the 30th VF-1J at least. Quote
jenius Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I think this should be a trend but not at the expense of canon releases. I would love a VF1 Guld or isamu type. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 1 minute ago, jenius said: I think this should be a trend but not at the expense of canon releases. I would love a VF1 Guld or isamu type. This would be sweet but I would want an actual yf-21 instead of a blue and yellow vf-1. I think I'm done with HMR outside of destroids for now. Quote
Crossbones72 Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Looks like the 35th Anniversary VF-1S is sold out (for now) at HLJ. Edited April 29, 2017 by Crossbones72 Quote
jvmacross Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Going down with the Macross HMR ship....it has my support while it continues to release Macross items... Quote
Wolf-1 Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 21 hours ago, Sandman said: I'm surprised by how many don't like this scheme. To me it's the best one right after fokker's 1S. It feels like the spiritual successor to fokker's IS. I always felt that every vf-1 (except maybe CFs) should have squadron markings on their heat shields. Agreed! Quote
Slave IV Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 57 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Still not fair at all for the Regults. Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 "Bandai Preorder" to Macross toy collectors, is the equivalent of "Squirel!" for dogs. Quote
technoblue Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 I think the pink crystals/sensors are a little too low on Messer's VF-1 scheme. They would look better in Battroid mode if they were closer to the cockpit and more to the rear of the plane, mirroring the collared effect that the VF-31 has. Quote
wmkjr Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 2 hours ago, technoblue said: I think the pink crystals/sensors are a little too low on Messer's VF-1 scheme. They would look better in Battroid mode if they were closer to the cockpit and more to the rear of the plane, mirroring the collared effect that the VF-31 has. Someone did it on purpose. Pink nips FTW! Quote
seti88 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) in fighter mode the pink panels looks ok as it mimics the crystals collar of messers 31, which are behind the canopy and beside the head. however it's an unintended chest pastie in a vf1 battroid. Edited April 30, 2017 by seti88 Quote
technoblue Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Maybe Bandai is easing everyone into the idea of an HM-R VF-11MAXL? I do like that idea! Quote
sh9000 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Haven't seen a custom HMR Jetfire scheme. If I make one I'll leave out the Autobot symbols and just call it Milia's VF-1S with swapped color stripes. Quote
wmkjr Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Haven't seen a custom HMR Jetfire scheme. If I make one I'll leave out the Autobot symbols and just call it Milia's VF-1S with swapped color stripes. Do that and get the Messer scheme ,debadge the reapers and paint the head visor and cockpit purple for a Decepticon vibe. Edited April 30, 2017 by wmkjr Quote
sh9000 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Got 2 VF-1D heads. The head scales better than the last one I had. Future custom HMR CF VF-1D and VF-1D Trainer. Quote
beatsing Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 7 hours ago, sh9000 said: Got 2 VF-1D heads. The head scales better than the last one I had. Future custom HMR CF VF-1D and VF-1D Trainer. nice Quote
jvmacross Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, sh9000 said: Got 2 VF-1D heads. The head scales better than the last one I had. Future custom HMR CF VF-1D and VF-1D Trainer. That VF-1D head looks better scaled to the HMR....which kit is it from? Edited May 1, 2017 by jvmacross Quote
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