Strumvogel Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Still no date on the Tomahawk I take it? It was announced before the Defender and that has a date of release. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 I wonder if they will release the green and weathered variants like Yamato? That would be cool but it would cause my wallet to explode. Quote
jvmacross Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Maybe the violet color hints are coming off of this old Takani illustration? Quote
sh9000 Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, Slave IV said: Wow! Impressive...Most Impressive! Thanks! 10 hours ago, sumyumgoy said: Very nice! Now that is a squadron. Thanks! Your Spartan photos are great. 6 hours ago, Saburo said: I got my Spartan but haven't gotten a chance to take a studio shots of it. I can't wait for the all of the Destroids to be released so I can retake these shots with the Destroids. Nice pics Saburo. 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: I'll still buy 6 Tomahawks to open and 1 to keep MISB. Still looks pretty much the same as from the early advertised pics. Edited May 31, 2017 by sh9000 Quote
kajnrig Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Heyyyyy, lookie what I found here. In case you guys are interested. HI-METAL R HWR-00-MKII Destroid Monster Sale Price: ¥21,250 You Save: ¥3,750 (15%) Bonus Store Credit: ¥1,063 http://hlj.com/product/BANN05211/Act --- EDIT: The Macross figure sale in general: http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SaleGroup=HLJ20ANNIVERSARY&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&qid=R1K69UHI3JFXOG&set=1&SeriesID2=934 Edited June 1, 2017 by kajnrig Quote
jenius Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 I was hoping they'd make it an effective 50% off on the Monster... Quote
Sandman Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, kajnrig said: Heyyyyy, lookie what I found here. In case you guys are interested. HI-METAL R HWR-00-MKII Destroid Monster Sale Price: ¥21,250 You Save: ¥3,750 (15%) Bonus Store Credit: ¥1,063 http://hlj.com/product/BANN05211/Act --- EDIT: The Macross figure sale in general: http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SaleGroup=HLJ20ANNIVERSARY&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&qid=R1K69UHI3JFXOG&set=1&SeriesID2=934 More like the shelf warmer sale. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 18 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Hahaha! We'll see, sir. We'll see. Hahaha! To be honest, I really want to get the Destroids only. But I really don't want to start a line. What's the Destroids for when there's no VF-1's and Regults and Glaug? Not going to start a new line is my motto. Well I just have one VF-1A Cannon Fodder but I do have the Regult, Glaug, Monster and will get all the remaining Destroids (and more enemy mecha please!!!). Quote
ScrambledValkyrie Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 16 hours ago, Strumvogel said: Still no date on the Tomahawk I take it? It was announced before the Defender and that has a date of release. Yeah, I'm wondering what the delay is as well. I'm hoping the final color leans more towards gray than purple, but based on the photos, it still looks good enough for me. I'm ready to order! Quote
anubis20 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Yea i got my Monster for the price that theyre selling the VF-2SS Silvie Their sale prices suck now because of that store credit idea. Quote
kajnrig Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Is the Monster not worth $200-250? As in its build quality, size, etc. doesn't justify its price? From what I read before its release people were super impressed by its size... Quote
jvmacross Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Unfortunately, things such as rarity and exceptional build or quality do not always translate into a high monetary value if the demand or desirability for the item is not high enough. The HM-R Monster is a case in point. Quote
Slave IV Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 The Monster is worth MSRP in comparison to other toys but I think part of the problem is it is so big, heavy and expensive to ship internationally, so that hurt overall sales. I think it's one indicator that HMR is probably selling pretty big outside of Japan since most others in the line sell out quick. Quote
derex3592 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Having one Monster is a must IF you have room for it, It does fit (tightly) in a Detolf. Quote
Zx31 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Got my Monster on a sale that essentially made the shipping free. Totally worth the MSRP but yeah, the shipping cost is the main limiting factor. Quote
sh9000 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 The Monster fits alright in a detolf. Green, red, and blue Spartans. Quote
derex3592 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 I would TOTALLY bite on two that color blue Spartans!!! Quote
jenius Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 I feel like three or four of reach would be necessary so you could have squads. Quote
sumyumgoy Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, jenius said: I feel like three or four of reach would be necessary so you could have squads. That was my thinking too...but damn I must resist lol, 2 is enough...2 is enough... It's probably a long shot but I hope that Bandai will release all the different variants. Quote
Saburo Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 23 hours ago, Slave IV said: Lovely! Thanks! 22 hours ago, sumyumgoy said: Iconic poses! You could totally make a book off of your photos. The book idea has been brought up and it something I am keeping on the back burner for now. 19 hours ago, sh9000 said: Thanks! Thanks! Your Spartan photos are great. Nice pics Saburo. I'll still buy 6 Tomahawks to open and 1 to keep MISB. Still looks pretty much the same as from the early advertised pics. Thank you! Your group shots are awesome, its impressive to see a group of CFs. Once you get groups of Destroids together you can make some epic battle scenes. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, jenius said: I feel like three or four of reach would be necessary so you could have squads. Would be sweet but *ouch* my wallet. I'm sticking to 2 of each for now as well but I would get a dozen of each if I could. Quote
RDX17 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 2 hours ago, derex3592 said: I would TOTALLY bite on two that color blue Spartans!!! Strange how color can affect something. I skipped the Spartan release, but would totally have bought a blue one. 6 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said: Yeah, I'm wondering what the delay is as well. I'm hoping the final color leans more towards gray than purple, but based on the photos, it still looks good enough for me. I'm ready to order! Maybe they're saving the best for last? Don't they know I badly I want to throw money at them though? Quote
fenrir72 Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 9 hours ago, kajnrig said: Is the Monster not worth $200-250? As in its build quality, size, etc. doesn't justify its price? From what I read before its release people were super impressed by its size... It IS worth it if you are "into" the series. And yes, the sheer size/weight/cost to ship is the turn off factor. Quality wise, it is amazin'! Quote
Ridden001 Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 Pinot did a great review on the monster, he even read out the tampo markings, wish he would do more reviews. Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 9 minutes ago, Ridden001 said: Pinot did a great review on the monster, he even read out the tampo markings, wish he would do more reviews. Who's Pinot? This is the first time I heard of him. Care to share some link please. Thanks! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 3 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Who's Pinot? This is the first time I heard of him. Care to share some link please. Thanks! I think he means mechaninac Youtube channel (Pinoi78): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWF9-80PoK5G-yOqpior7A Quote
ArchieNov Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 16 hours ago, jenius said: I feel like three or four of reach would be necessary so you could have squads. I convinced myself that I only need one of each destroid. I can always view them like a lance from Battletech to rationalize it Quote
tekering Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 19 hours ago, sh9000 said: Where does this color scheme come from? Quote
Mommar Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, tekering said: Where does this color scheme come from? It comes from the land of awesome! Quote
Ridden001 Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 9 hours ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: I think he means mechaninac Youtube channel (Pinoi78): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWF9-80PoK5G-yOqpior7A I typoed it last night on the iphone. Pinoi78 Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 41 minutes ago, Ridden001 said: I typoed it last night on the iphone. Pinoi78 I see. Thought it was someone new who does HMR review. 4 hours ago, tekering said: Where does this color scheme come from? Based on Macross Mecha Manual site, the blue type Spartan was seen on Episode 15 of SDFM. 4 hours ago, Mommar said: It comes from the land of awesome! Agreed! Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) As for the purple hued Tomahawk, are Bandai basing it on the old Conversion Kit box artwork? Edited June 2, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote
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