VALKYRIE ACE PILOT Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) On 3/26/2018 at 3:44 PM, Tober said: The 1D is the only two-pilot Valkyrie in SDF Macross. Given that BANDAI have started releasing the other two-pilot Valks, I would say it shouldn't be too far away. Or you could buy the Super Ostrich and the VF-1D Virgin Road to get a 1D. Expand OK thanks for reply...I mean if both VT-1 and VF-1D have a very similar orange scheme maybe Bandai may think it wouldn't be profitable enough to justify the VF-1D releasing even though in my opinion it is more iconic specially for the western audiences... Just to remember that scene with Hikaru and Minmai in the cockpit... Edited March 26, 2018 by VALKYRIE ACE PILOT Quote
Shizuka the Cat Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 Noticed that CD Japan has the 35th anniversary HMR VF-1S for 4800 yen as an outlet product (box may be damaged, but valkyrie should be ok). I wonder.... 1.) Good deal? 2.) How hard is it to remove its original paint job, and apply a custom motif? For some reason, I feel tempted to somehow have one repainted with Ny Little Ponies on it. Quote
jenius Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 The Hikaru 1J would be much easier to mod. From what I understand the paint removal process isn't fun. Quote
Shizuka the Cat Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 5:04 PM, jenius said: The Hikaru 1J would be much easier to mod. From what I understand the paint removal process isn't fun. Expand Yeah, but since this valkyrie seems so much cheaper than any other HMR I have seen, I thought this might be an affordable way to go. But if it is a pain to remove the old paint job.... *sigh* Too bad I don't like the 35th anniversary's paint job. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 5:09 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: Yeah, but since this valkyrie seems so much cheaper than any other HMR I have seen, I thought this might be an affordable way to go. But if it is a pain to remove the old paint job.... *sigh* Too bad I don't like the 35th anniversary's paint job. Expand Well, you can probably paint on top of it. Just make sure you airbrush it rather than handbrush it so that the paint application is not too thick. Yeah, 1J is the easiest one since it's white. But nowadays, that one is already commanding prices in second hand shops. Would still love to get one though for custom. Quote
Slave IV Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 4:56 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: Noticed that CD Japan has the 35th anniversary HMR VF-1S for 4800 yen as an outlet product (box may be damaged, but valkyrie should be ok). I wonder.... 1.) Good deal? 2.) How hard is it to remove its original paint job, and apply a custom motif? For some reason, I feel tempted to somehow have one repainted with Ny Little Ponies on it. Expand How much is your time worth to you? If you have the extra time it will take to deal with to spare, go for it. I personally wouldn't get one to customize but if I didn't have one already, I'd definitely get one at that price to have it as is. Quote
sh9000 Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 5:09 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: Yeah, but since this valkyrie seems so much cheaper than any other HMR I have seen, I thought this might be an affordable way to go. But if it is a pain to remove the old paint job.... *sigh* Too bad I don't like the 35th anniversary's paint job. Expand It all depends on what type of VF-1 variant or paint scheme you plan on making. For instance if the Valkyrie’s main body will end up white, then the VF-1J Hikaru would be a better candidate. If you specifically need a VF-1S and want the VF-1S Messer to be mainly white, that will take some work. I hand paint all of my customs and the paint doesn’t end up too thick. Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 9:41 AM, IXTL said: https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/photos/a.940282959366553.1073741828.932973100097539/1780476125347228/?type=3&theater Expand does this come with weapons? Quote
treatment Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 3:24 AM, davidwhangchoi said: does this come with weapons? Expand Highly doubt it. Even Hikaru forgot it was nerfed... Quote
sh9000 Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 11:11 AM, Ignacio Ocamica said: Awesome AB custom, thanks for posting it. Expand It really is. On 3/26/2018 at 2:03 PM, ScrambledValkyrie said: That is a sweet custom. The Hikaru 1J makes a great blank canvas. Putting the super parts on is an interesting idea. Expand Yeah and at first I thought it was 1/60 scale because the Q-Rau in the background looked like it was in scale. Then I looked at the arm and hips and knew it was a HMR custom. The VF-1J Hikaru’s are one of the best to use for customs. They were great to buy when they were selling for around $60-65 shipped. Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 3:49 AM, treatment said: Highly doubt it. Even Hikaru forgot it was nerfed... Expand Quote
hachi Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 I feel like buying 2 VT-1s but I also want 2 of the VF-1D...sigh...Hope there's more stock when this is finally released so I have the option of buying a 2nd one. Quote
SuperDimensionalDave Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 5:43 PM, no3Ljm said: Well, you can probably paint on top of it. Just make sure you airbrush it rather than handbrush it so that the paint application is not too thick. Yeah, 1J is the easiest one since it's white. But nowadays, that one is already commanding prices in second hand shops. Would still love to get one though for custom. Expand Jungle just listed an HMR Hikaru 1J for 5400 Yen. It's listed as "B" so used but looks complete so probably perfect for customization. Quote
sh9000 Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Updates from FEXT HOBBY. Looks like they’re making the extended seat for Battroid mode too. Pretty cool. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Very cool, I wonder how my old hands will deal with all of those teeny tiny pieces? I'll never be a true modeler lol Looking forward to more pics Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 3:52 PM, SuperDimensionalDave said: Jungle just listed an HMR Hikaru 1J for 5400 Yen. It's listed as "B" so used but looks complete so probably perfect for customization. Expand Ordered! On 3/27/2018 at 4:43 PM, sh9000 said: Updates from FEXT HOBBY. Looks like they’re making the extended seat for Battroid mode too. Pretty cool. Expand Nice updates. I really hope it comes painted. On 3/27/2018 at 4:47 PM, spacemanoeuvres said: Very cool, I wonder how my old hands will deal with all of those teeny tiny pieces? I'll never be a true modeler lol Looking forward to more pics Expand Don't worry. There's an invention called Tweezers, sir. Quote
borgified Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Ready for the pre-orders in regards to the HMR VT-1 guys (this weekend or the next)? Hopefully that unforeseen circumstances don't hamper your efforts in acquiring a copy (or a few if you're troop building). Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 10:14 PM, borgified said: Ready for the pre-orders in regards to the HMR VT-1 guys (this weekend or the next)? Hopefully that unforeseen circumstances don't hamper your efforts in acquiring a copy (or a few if you're troop building). Expand Yeah. If it's not this week, should be next. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 5:09 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: Yeah, but since this valkyrie seems so much cheaper than any other HMR I have seen, I thought this might be an affordable way to go. But if it is a pain to remove the old paint job.... *sigh* Too bad I don't like the 35th anniversary's paint job. Expand It could take some time, but I totally see Bandai releasing an all white VF-1 for custom heads at some point. Quote
sh9000 Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 My VE-1’s from NY are finally in the US through registered ferry. Quote
amptor Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I'm patiently waiting for preorders Going to order a bunch again. And then I wonder what they will come out with next. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 5:00 PM, amptor said: And then I wonder what they will come out with next. Expand For sure it's going to be another VF-1 repaint. Guaranteed. Quote
sh9000 Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 VE-1, VF-1A Hikaru, and then VT-1. I think the Tomahawk or Nousjadeul-Ger will be next. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 7:29 PM, sh9000 said: VE-1, VF-1A Hikaru, and then VT-1. I think the Tomahawk or Nousjadeul-Ger will be next. Expand Or Max's VF-1A DYRL or Kakizaki's VF-1A DYRL first then Tomahawk or some enemy mechs. But since VF-1 is much the safer route, they might follow it with Max's VF-1A TV and Kakizaki's VF-1A TV and announce a Max's VF-1S for an exclusive release. Quote
amptor Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I agree with sh9000 I don't think they'll release more valks for a while. I would like to see a VF-1A Max although I would prefer the VF-1D of course like some of you other guys. Quote
SuperDimensionalDave Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) Does anyone in Asia know how well or not the HMR Destroids have sold overall? It looks like they've sold decently from my perspective. I know the Yamato 1/60's were shelf warmers (that now command double MSRP, probably because they sold so poorly Arcadia would likely never reissue so.. scarcity). I know the Regults seemed to fly off shelves and the Glaug seems to be a shelf warmer strangely. Heck it's even on Amazon Prime for $128 still since release. The Monster still lingers also but I'm sure it's due to the price tag (even though it's worth every dime of it). I'm concerned about them pulling a Yamato and pulling plug on Destroids before we get em all. And we all know we gotta Pokémon em. Edited March 28, 2018 by SuperDimensionalDave Quote
Shizuka the Cat Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I was wondering... is there a toy for the destroid that looks like it has 2 giant barrels containing missiles instead of arms? Not sure what the mech is called. Quote
Nyankodevice Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) On 3/28/2018 at 9:25 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: I was wondering... is there a toy for the destroid that looks like it has 2 giant barrels containing missiles instead of arms? Not sure what the mech is called. Expand SDR-04-Mk XII Phalanx not sure if it has a HMR yet, but bandai has a 1/100 and wave has a 1/72 Edited March 28, 2018 by Nyankodevice Quote
ScrambledValkyrie Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) On 3/28/2018 at 9:25 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: I was wondering... is there a toy for the destroid that looks like it has 2 giant barrels containing missiles instead of arms? Not sure what the mech is called. Expand Sounds like maybe you're talking about the Tomahawk? Except they're particle beam cannons not missile launchers. If this is what you're after, it hasn't been released in HMR yet, but is available in other lines. Edited March 28, 2018 by ScrambledValkyrie Quote
Shizuka the Cat Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) On 3/28/2018 at 9:30 PM, Nyankodevice said: SDR-04-Mk XII Phalanx not sure if it has a HMR yet, but bandai has a 1/100 and wave has a 1/72 Expand That is exactly what I was imagining. Thank you for identifying it. Edited March 28, 2018 by Shizuka the Cat Quote
Nyankodevice Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 9:30 PM, Nyankodevice said: SDR-04-Mk XII Phalanx not sure if it has a HMR yet, but bandai has a 1/100 and wave has a 1/72 Expand sry i think i read it wrong, missed the "two giant" part thought you were talking about this: Quote
Nyankodevice Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 9:33 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: That is exactly what I was imagining. Expand you beat me to it lol Quote
Slave IV Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 I'll take the remaining Destroid and Zentrad mechs but I'm going to guess another VF-2SS will be the next HMR Macross release. Best thing about this game is doesn't matter who wins or loses, when a new one comes, we all win! Quote
Mommar Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 9:33 PM, Shizuka the Cat said: That is exactly what I was imagining. Thank you for identifying it. Expand We need BOTH! Quote
Mommar Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 Also, those Fext Hobby dudes are now talking about looking into "larger scales." 1/60 incoming? Quote
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