F360 Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 It was pretty hard to sleep it off from the low N-Y price,woke up twice in the middle of the night . Glad they sold out and become up front payment only . That gave me the extra push needed to Miss my first hi-metal r Macross preorder. I normally buy first and plan later but I’m running out of storage space for this army . Quote
ps99042 Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 Guess I'm emailing amiami to cancel my order and going with NY... Quote
Shizuka the Cat Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 Hi-Metal R VF-4G Roy Fokker pre-order madness. AVAILABLE 9,180 yen - Nippon-Yasan https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/29464-hi-metal-r-vf-4g-lightning-iii.html (available again) 101.97 usd - Nin-Nin-Game https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/34113-macross-flash-back-2012-vf-4g-lightning-iii-hi-metal-r--4573102580610.html (previously 101.63 usd) 10,800 yen - Anime Export http://www.anime-export.com/product/45502 11,400 yen - HobbySearch https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10645793 (available again) 116.90 usd - Kurama Toys https://www.kuramatoys.com/hi-metal-r-vf-4g-lightning-iii-action-figure/ (formerly bandaionline) 12,000 yen - Amazon Japan (1600 yen Amazon Global Shipping) https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07YNQ1955/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&keywords=hi-metal+r+vf-4g&qid=1570174244&sr=8-1 12,120 yen - AmiAmi https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-053210 12,570 yen - PlazaJapan https://www.plazajapan.com/4573102580610 131.99 usd - Loopaza https://www.loopaza.com/hi-metal-r-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-flash-back-2012-vf-4g-lightning-iii.html NOT AVAILABLE 11,400 yen - Hobby Link Japan https://hlj.com/hi-metal-r-vf-4g-lightning-iii-bans58061 12,000 yen - CDJapan http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-362672 Quote
vlenhoff Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) On 10/4/2019 at 11:35 AM, jenius said: Even reissues of several toys would do better. They should reissue Hikaru with GBP and give him the new neck and DYRL yellow missiles, do a Focker release, the regult could use another round, lots of options over the non canon scheme of a not hugely popular design. So the main changes between HM and HMR are the neck and the shoulders now being metal hinges? Was there a floppiness problem with the original HM line, or was it only Hikie's 1J? I am very tempted to get Roy's HM, but I wonder if i will regret it. Edited October 5, 2019 by vlenhoff Quote
jenius Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 If my site weren't down I could answer all those questions with pictures but i'll have to go off memory: 1) HMR added a removable nosecone, if you're going to put a GBP on, you need HMR 2) HMR added beefier biceps 3) HMR added a clear visor to the 1J head IIRC. Later in the HMR line, they made the one head a ball joint which added more articulation 4) Metal hinges in the shoulder area 5) HMR nerfed the backpack lock that exists on HM toys (which makes HM toys superior in this regard, no idea why they did that) 6) HMR VF-1S head has been improved (pictures would really help here) 7) HMR uses pale gray instead of white for DYRL The original Hi-Metal toys are pretty old at this point so buying them used is dicey, yellowing and loose parts is pretty common. Hope that's it, I had to go from memory... I'm hoping to get anymoon back up this afternoon. Quote
Shizuka the Cat Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, vlenhoff said: So the main changes between HM and HMR are the neck and the shoulders now being metal hinges? Was there a floppiness problem with the original HM line, or was it only Hikie's 1J? I am very tempted to get Roy's HM, but I wonder if i will regret it. Quote
Knuckles7173 Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 I forsee Max and Miriya custom VF-4 releases in the future... but dammit! where are the Tomahawks and Phalanxes??? Quote
vlenhoff Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 7 hours ago, jenius said: If my site weren't down I could answer all those questions with pictures but i'll have to go off memory: 1) HMR added a removable nosecone, if you're going to put a GBP on, you need HMR 2) HMR added beefier biceps 3) HMR added a clear visor to the 1J head IIRC. Later in the HMR line, they made the one head a ball joint which added more articulation 4) Metal hinges in the shoulder area 5) HMR nerfed the backpack lock that exists on HM toys (which makes HM toys superior in this regard, no idea why they did that) 6) HMR VF-1S head has been improved (pictures would really help here) 7) HMR uses pale gray instead of white for DYRL The original Hi-Metal toys are pretty old at this point so buying them used is dicey, yellowing and loose parts is pretty common. Hope that's it, I had to go from memory... I'm hoping to get anymoon back up this afternoon. OH man thanks for the info Jenius. I have wacthed your videos, and now some of it came back to me. Every so often i go to your videos for reference, but I was tired, and forgot, sorrry. I should have gone back and re-watch them. @Shizuka the Cat for the link! Quote
Slave IV Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 33 minutes ago, easnoddy said: Yes, I want a Max custom Tomahawk. :P Ooooo, with some blue highlights. @sh9000! Quote
Chronocidal Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 9 hours ago, jenius said: If my site weren't down I could answer all those questions with pictures but i'll have to go off memory: 1) HMR added a removable nosecone, if you're going to put a GBP on, you need HMR 2) HMR added beefier biceps 3) HMR added a clear visor to the 1J head IIRC. Later in the HMR line, they made the one head a ball joint which added more articulation 4) Metal hinges in the shoulder area 5) HMR nerfed the backpack lock that exists on HM toys (which makes HM toys superior in this regard, no idea why they did that) 6) HMR VF-1S head has been improved (pictures would really help here) 7) HMR uses pale gray instead of white for DYRL The original Hi-Metal toys are pretty old at this point so buying them used is dicey, yellowing and loose parts is pretty common. Hope that's it, I had to go from memory... I'm hoping to get anymoon back up this afternoon. They also fixed the chest stripes from their old 1/55 alignment, but that's purely a painted detail. Quote
sh9000 Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 2 hours ago, easnoddy said: Yes, I want a Max custom Tomahawk. :P Thanks for the pic. 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Ooooo, with some blue highlights. @sh9000! Cool! Quote
Slave IV Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) Had some quick fun. Edited October 6, 2019 by Slave IV Quote
sh9000 Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) Nice. I was thinking along the same lines. I’ll need 8 Tomahawks plus 1 to customize and 1 to keep sealed. Come on Bandai. Release the Tomahawk! Edited October 6, 2019 by sh9000 Quote
jenius Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Had some quick fun. An entirely blue Tomahawk wouldn't look bad either, maybe with some white accents. Anymoon is up! Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, jenius said: Anymoon is up! Good to hear you got it sorted out. Quote
sqidd Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 55 minutes ago, jenius said: Anymoon is up! Quote
sqidd Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Knuckles7173 said: but dammit! where are the Tomahawks and Phalanxes??? Yes, this. I need Battalion of them for Monster support! And the only way I will afford something like that is a PO situation. A re-issue of the other dudes would be nice too! Quote
seti88 Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Slave IV said: Had some quick fun. Nice! Maybe bandai is bidding time to change the color to a more military-ish olive/green before releasing the tomahawk... Quote
ScrambledValkyrie Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, seti88 said: Nice! Maybe bandai is bidding time to change the color to a more military-ish olive/green before releasing the tomahawk... Best color in my opinion would be the light tan from the anime, but at this point, I would take a Tomahawk in just about any color that Bandai decided to release, even that purple-gray that they teased earlier. Quote
easnoddy Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) Tomahawk in Max colors, more in this fashion Edited October 6, 2019 by easnoddy Quote
optimuspint Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 I have a new toy company called Bear Clan Creative. We are in Northern Indiana. Right now we are making a run of gaming miniatures but in about 2 weeks we will be releasing several sets of add on parts for HMR. Our website should be up right about the same time. We are not doing pre orders for these but they will be super limited in number and packaging will be super basic. They will be posable, fully assembled and painted. Price to be announced. Here are some work in progress pics of the heavy particle beams for the Regult. Obviously work in progress pics. Feedback is welcome. We have a lot of destroid and valk stuff planned and are open to suggestions. Quote
Slave IV Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Very nice @optimuspint look forward to seeing what else you come with and definitely interested in the particle beam. Quote
sh9000 Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 @optimuspint I’m interested in everything your company is making. Quote
seti88 Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, optimuspint said: I have a new toy company called Bear Clan Creative. We are in Northern Indiana. Right now we are making a run of gaming miniatures but in about 2 weeks we will be releasing several sets of add on parts for HMR. Our website should be up right about the same time. We are not doing pre orders for these but they will be super limited in number and packaging will be super basic. They will be posable, fully assembled and painted. Price to be announced. Here are some work in progress pics of the heavy particle beams for the Regult. Obviously work in progress pics. Feedback is welcome. We have a lot of destroid and valk stuff planned and are open to suggestions. For the love of all things macross, please do a vf-4 strike cannon with fast packs! hope you do think abt international customers too...Tqvm! Quote
vlenhoff Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 57 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Atmospheric booster please. THIS. Quote
sqidd Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 4 hours ago, sh9000 said: Atmospheric booster please. OMG this!!!! Quote
Kinzoku VF Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Picked one up at NY. Didn't even know this was up on po. Truly want them to continue with the line, so will support anything HMR Macross related (and for completion's sake of course....) Personally I think it looks good, makes a change from the usual VF-4G schemes. I only have the 1 Yamato Ver and the HMR release, might as well get another one.... Quote
Podtastic Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, optimuspint said: I have a new toy company called Bear Clan Creative. We are in Northern Indiana. Right now we are making a run of gaming miniatures but in about 2 weeks we will be releasing several sets of add on parts for HMR. Our website should be up right about the same time. We are not doing pre orders for these but they will be super limited in number and packaging will be super basic. They will be posable, fully assembled and painted. Price to be announced. Here are some work in progress pics of the heavy particle beams for the Regult. Obviously work in progress pics. Feedback is welcome. We have a lot of destroid and valk stuff planned and are open to suggestions. I'd definitely be interested in this. As to suggestions: . If the HMR Glaug legs are removable (I havent tried) a booster pack to make it Glaug Eldare would be great. . Has anyone ever made a Zentradi ship cannon? I'd certainly buy one. Edited October 7, 2019 by Podtastic Quote
Mommar Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 13 hours ago, seti88 said: For the love of all things macross, please do a vf-4 strike cannon with fast packs! I second this idea. Quote
jvmacross Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, optimuspint said: I have a new toy company called Bear Clan Creative. We are in Northern Indiana. Right now we are making a run of gaming miniatures but in about 2 weeks we will be releasing several sets of add on parts for HMR. Our website should be up right about the same time. We are not doing pre orders for these but they will be super limited in number and packaging will be super basic. They will be posable, fully assembled and painted. Price to be announced. Here are some work in progress pics of the heavy particle beams for the Regult. Obviously work in progress pics. Feedback is welcome. We have a lot of destroid and valk stuff planned and are open to suggestions. Not really interested in this Regult "add-on"....but I would be interested in semi-cannon stuff as seen in the various Variable Fighter Masterfiles Books...also, pick up one of these...tons of ideas for VF-1 Valkyries... I third, fourth and fifth a Strike Lightning..... FEXTHobby already ripped-off the Strike cannon part.....you may as well take it all the way through with a complete set! Edited October 7, 2019 by jvmacross Quote
beatsing Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Catching up on this forum. Didn't know about the Fokker. Preorders for all Macross products should be like this. Where's the tomahawk Bandai? Quote
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