jvmacross Posted March 22, 2020 Posted March 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, sh9000 said: SDFM Episode 9 - Miss Minmay Quote
borgified Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 Manda has got a HMR Monster for 18k yen (unopened package, package damaged) https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1048565725&ref=list&keyword=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9&lang=en Still available from Amiami as well (two listings) 16,650 yen (Item B+, Box B) https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-017242-R 18.5k yen (Item A, Box B) https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?scode=FIGURE-017242-R030 Quote
sh9000 Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 Saw these next level awesome pics and others by Hideo Takehara on FB. Quote
vlenhoff Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Saw these next level awesome pics and others by Hideo Takehara on FB. DUDE Quote
Slave IV Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 5 hours ago, sh9000 said: Saw these next level awesome pics and others by Hideo Takehara on FB. Quote
Matt Random Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Being stuck at home got the best of me and I ended up ordering the VF-4G from AMZ JP. Unfortunately, the VF-4 won't have a friend to play with since my only other HMR is stuck at the office. Quote
borgified Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 HMR VF-4G Roy for 9k yen (unopened, package damaged) https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1131265225&ref=list&dispCount=240&keyword=マクロス&lang=en Quote
rdrunner Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 34 minutes ago, borgified said: HMR VF-4G Roy for 9k yen (unopened, package damaged) https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1131265225&ref=list&dispCount=240&keyword=マクロス&lang=en I should have waited and wish I hadnt' put in the order at N-Y on PO day... Quote
Foblander Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 After getting the VF-4 Roy in addition to my existing VF-1D, I am an even bigger fan now. Holy crap how did they manage to brilliantly execute the complexities of the VF-4 in 1/100 scale. I need more HMRs to handle. I can't wait for an updated HMR VF-19 and hopefully they make other VFs models as well. Quote
borgified Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, Foblander said: After getting the VF-4 Roy in addition to my existing VF-1D, I am an even bigger fan now. Holy crap how did they manage to brilliantly execute the complexities of the VF-4 in 1/100 scale. I need more HMRs to handle. I can't wait for an updated HMR VF-19 and hopefully they make other VFs models as well. And includes the prototype of the YF-21 (made for the Hi-Metal line up, not made) to be finalized made in HMR scale. Here's the link form Toyark: https://news.toyark.com/2010/02/23/vf-hi-metal-yf-21-announced-and-more-tamashii-macross-news-2435 Quote
Foblander Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, borgified said: And includes the prototype of the YF-21 (made for the Hi-Metal line up, not made) to be finalized made in HMR scale. Here's the link form Toyark: https://news.toyark.com/2010/02/23/vf-hi-metal-yf-21-announced-and-more-tamashii-macross-news-2435 Agreed. HMR YF-21 would be dreams coming true. Quote
Slave IV Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 40 minutes ago, Foblander said: After getting the VF-4 Roy in addition to my existing VF-1D, I am an even bigger fan now. Holy crap how did they manage to brilliantly execute the complexities of the VF-4 in 1/100 scale. I need more HMRs to handle. I can't wait for an updated HMR VF-19 and hopefully they make other VFs models as well. Another one converted! Wait until you get your hands on the Destroids and Enemy Mecha. As amazing as some of the transformable Valks are, I still think the other mecha are the stars of the line. They are excellent figures with so much personality and quality built into them. Quote
Foblander Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 51 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Another one converted! Wait until you get your hands on the Destroids and Enemy Mecha. As amazing as some of the transformable Valks are, I still think the other mecha are the stars of the line. They are excellent figures with so much personality and quality built into them. Hmm.. you have peaked my interest in the other mechas Quote
Slave IV Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Foblander said: Hmm.. you have peaked my interest in the other mechas Do it! You won't regret it. I was initially going to pass on HMR altogether but then I got a Regult in my hands. After that, it was over and I've been all in since and also had to go back to get a couple I missed. There is no better Macross line ever for playability and displayability combined. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Foblander said: Hmm.. you have peaked my interest in the other mechas There is no other line for getting a Monster Mk II in-scale with everything else. Quote
borgified Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 Almost everyone is waiting for the Phalanx and Tomohawk pre-orders Bandai! I guess that we all shrink and turn into prunes before it ever gets done. Quote
sh9000 Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 @Foblander After the Destroids and enemy mecha, I recommend the Armored Valkyrie and at least one other VF-1. Also the VF-2SS. @fifbeat Nice set of boxes together. Are you missing the VF-1D? Quote
fifbeat Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 12 hours ago, sh9000 said: @fifbeat Nice set of boxes together. Are you missing the VF-1D? @sh9000 Holy crap, No I have it, but for some reason it's not in the photo lol I'm thinking it's on the far left (wall covering it up, next to the Millia). At least, it better be ! Quote
sh9000 Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 9 hours ago, fifbeat said: @sh9000 Holy crap, No I have it, but for some reason it's not in the photo lol I'm thinking it's on the far left (wall covering it up, next to the Millia). At least, it better be ! It’s probably there. Quote
borgified Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 Manda has HMR Roy's VF-4G for grabs again for 9k yen (unopened, package damaged) at Sahra branch. https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1133272191&ref=list&keyword=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9&lang=en Quote
LRS Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) Just curious, does the vf-1j max have the same loose head laser issue that the millia does? How common was the fast pack left leg issue on the hikaru vf-1 super? Did bandai offer to replace it if it came with two left leg armors? I'm loving this HMR line. I dont care if its perfect transformation or not. I just don't want parts popping off or breaking and I want the modes to look good. Edited March 30, 2020 by LRS Quote
jenius Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, LRS said: Just curious, does the vf-1j max have the same loose head laser issue that the millia does? How common was the fast pack left leg issue on the hikaru vf-1 super? Did bandai offer to replace it if it came with two left leg armors? Yes on the loose head laser. Not sure on the other two items but I'd wager at least 10% failure rate and Bandai probably helped people out shortly after release (provided they emailed and Japanese and provided a Japanese shipping address) but I'm sure that boat has long sailed. Quote
LRS Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, jenius said: Yes on the loose head laser. Not sure on the other two items but I'd wager at least 10% failure rate and Bandai probably helped people out shortly after release (provided they emailed and Japanese and provided a Japanese shipping address) but I'm sure that boat has long sailed. Ok. So I'll pass on M&M. Hikaru seems to be a gamble then. Maybe I'll wait till the next HMR Super. Probably a Max since kakikazi was released for DX Edited March 30, 2020 by LRS Quote
Slave IV Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 1 hour ago, LRS said: Ok. So I'll pass on M&M. Hikaru seems to be a gamble then. Maybe I'll wait till the next HMR Super. Probably a Max since kakikazi was released for DX I wouldn't pass on M&M, they are fantastic. No issues on either of my head lasers but if it was a concern, nothing a little Future or other acrylic polish can't fix easily. Quote
Foblander Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) How do the HMR VF-1s handle the super strike parts? Are they able to support the added weight rather easily? I dislike putting them on the 1/60 Arcadia VF-1s because it just seems rather difficult to balance the toy with them on when I'm playing with the toy. Edited March 31, 2020 by Foblander Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Foblander said: How do the HMR VF-1s handle the super strike parts? Are they able to support the added weight rather easily? I dislike putting them on the 1/60 Arcadia VF-1s because it just seems rather difficult to balance the toy with them on when I'm playing with the toy. HMRs are small enough that the super/strike parts are really inconsequential to the overall weight. They're right on that line where they don't need ratcheting joints to support themselves in general, and the super parts don't really change that. Quote
Foblander Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: HMRs are small enough that the super/strike parts are really inconsequential to the overall weight. They're right on that line where they don't need ratcheting joints to support themselves in general, and the super parts don't really change that. That is very good to hear. Thank you for the info. Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 One thing I did forget to mention, I should say the only sort of questionable attachment might be the way the backpack supports the boosters. I've never had any of mine fall back, because the backpack is stiff enough to hold them, but they are held up completely by the tension of the backpack hinge. Quote
sh9000 Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, Foblander said: How do the HMR VF-1s handle the super strike parts? Are they able to support the added weight rather easily? I dislike putting them on the 1/60 Arcadia VF-1s because it just seems rather difficult to balance the toy with them on when I'm playing with the toy. It can bend backwards slightly and still support its weight. It can balance on one leg and still support its weight. It can bend at its knees and still support its weight. Quote
LRS Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, sh9000 said: It can bend backwards slightly and still support its weight. It can balance on one leg and still support its weight. It can bend at its knees and still support its weight. That looks so good...but if I get two left armors it ruins it. Hmm, I just cant throw away over a hundred dollars like that. Quote
Bolt Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 I got my VF-1A Hikaru with two left leg armors. Couldn't find anyone to trade with so i did this.. Quote
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