Raikkonen Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 10 minutes ago, MKT said: I love me more VF-4.. and as I'm typing this I'm thinking Bandai would sooner release these than the dang Tomahawk. Now with my luck, I'll pull the trigger on the Focker homage, and Bandai will announce the next day Max and Millia's... Which for me, is a bit of double dipping regret as it's the same mold, and only plan to sink in multiplies with the Zero line, especially with a fodder 0A and fodder SV-51... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 10 hours ago, Raikkonen said: You're the holy guardian of archived images!!!! Thank you!!! Dammit, that Max 😍... I guess this was a long time ago (During my collecting time out), and I guess in true Bandai fashion, now locked in the deep freezer... You're welcome. That image is from Tamashii Nations 2018. And yes, that's been awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 6 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: You're welcome. That image is from Tamashii Nations 2018. And yes, that's been awhile. 6 years... and nothing since... 😶... I now feel that Tomahawk pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Raikkonen said: 6 years... and nothing since... 😶... I now feel that Tomahawk pain... Well, who knows? One more year, and maybe they will finally release Tomahawk and Phalanx in celebration of its 10th Anniversary since it was teased back in Tamashii Nations 2015. You never know, they also might add Nousjadeul-Ger in the mix as well. Edited May 21 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: Well, who knows? One more year, and maybe they will finally release Tomahawk and Phalanx in celebration of its 10th Anniversary since it was teased back in Tamashii Nations 2015. You never know, they also might add Nousjadeul-Ger in the mix as well. That picture hurts... would love me a re-release VE and VT... And the VF-1 in that DYRL grey... And the Regults... ...Nousjadeul-Ger, why not, that too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Alright, if that stuff came out anytime soon, I might shift some money back from DX savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 10 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Well, who knows? One more year, and maybe they will finally release Tomahawk and Phalanx in celebration of its 10th Anniversary since it was teased back in Tamashii Nations 2015. You never know, they also might add Nousjadeul-Ger in the mix as well. Hahaha 10th Anniversary Blue Balls Memorial! Only at Tamashii Nations 2025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) HMR Flashback 2012 VF-4 being reissued. New thread here: Edited May 23 by MKT Moving to own thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 When we were excited about BW going international, we didn't realize it meant a bunch of boring reissues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, jenius said: When we were excited about BW going international, we didn't realize it meant a bunch of boring reissues. And a bunch of VF-1's from different companies. Whether it's Big West's or Robotech's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Seems Bandai's gone Bandai again on their Ghost versions... https://x.com/simsim5479/status/1794264591859621966 web-translated: Gotta wonder if the upcoming HMR Fire Valkyrie's Sound Booster will also lack landing gears and stand-holes when it gets released,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 On 5/23/2024 at 10:02 AM, jenius said: When we were excited about BW going international, we didn't realize it meant a bunch of boring reissues. On 5/23/2024 at 11:08 AM, no3Ljm said: And a bunch of VF-1's from different companies. Whether it's Big West's or Robotech's. Honestly, I kinda did. Old school Macross is the biggest thing of the franchise outside Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, Big s said: Honestly, I kinda did. Old school Macross is the biggest thing of the franchise outside Japan Yes, to have VF-1s become prolific is a good thing; even if many of us have all the VF-1s we can take (I'm not there yet, though). Seeing some store shelf space occupied by Gundams feature more Macross would be wonderful to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisaForever Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 11 hours ago, Radioguy said: Yes, to have VF-1s become prolific is a good thing; even if many of us have all the VF-1s we can take (I'm not there yet, though). Seeing some store shelf space occupied by Gundams feature more Macross would be wonderful to behold. This right here: "Seeing some store shelf space occupied by Gundams feature more Macross would be wonderful to behold." This would be amazing and isn't asking much. Yes Gundam is popular but there's a hunger for Macross out here that isn't getting fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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treatment Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 from https://x.com/muko037/status/1795463623848128710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 46 minutes ago, treatment said: from https://x.com/muko037/status/1795463623848128710 Having the VF-0 pair together with the boosters does look good, even if Roy's 0S is wearing the 0A's booster attachment parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Painted the spare adapters white for the VF-0S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Yeah, I'm going to be doing the same with one of my spare sets so I can have the ghost flight paired up. Will be a while though, since I'm waiting on a lot of other items to come in before I ship them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 If the VF-2SS gets a reissue WWM release I hope it comes in a thicker box and maybe have Tenjin do the art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 So, there's the VF-19 Kai releasing next month, then the VF-4 reissue... And that's it? I'm a bit concerned about this line. There's been a lot of teases, but no actual announcements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDX17 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 2 hours ago, Convectuoso said: So, there's the VF-19 Kai releasing next month, then the VF-4 reissue... And that's it? I'm a bit concerned about this line. There's been a lot of teases, but no actual announcements. The entire Hi Metal R line will have had a total of six releases this year, once the VF-4 III is released in October. Three of which are from Macross. To be fair, the VF-4 III is a re-release though. So, that's two new HMR Macross releases this year, which, when compared to the last few years is on par. Two Macross related HMR releases in 2023, one in 2022, nothing in 2021 (?), one in 2020, and two in 2019. And they may still announce something else before the end of the year. Keep the faith. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 On 7/17/2024 at 4:52 PM, Convectuoso said: So, there's the VF-19 Kai releasing next month, then the VF-4 reissue... And that's it? I'm a bit concerned about this line. There's been a lot of teases, but no actual announcements. The vast amount of yet to be released reveals creates this illusion. But it's common for Bandai to show numerous reveals at main events, where most eventually get forgotten in their deep freezer. Considering how their last releases sold out on Amazon Japan, there's nothing to worry, but we shouldn't expect more than a handful yearly pre-orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 So... I was getting some guff about not having any Valkyries, what with this being a Macross board and all. Is the High Metal line a good place to start? What's the scale? I'm not a huge fan of the designs from Frontier on, but I think I'd love a good VF-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 9 minutes ago, mikeszekely said: So... I was getting some guff about not having any Valkyries, what with this being a Macross board and all. Is the High Metal line a good place to start? What's the scale? I'm not a huge fan of the designs from Frontier on, but I think I'd love a good VF-4. 1/100 or so. If you're looking for a place to start, this is it. Not too expensive, and not too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 It's technically non scale but the releases range between 1/80 and 1/100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 24 minutes ago, Radioguy said: 1/100 Just now, jenius said: It's technically non scale but the releases range between 1/80 and 1/100. Let's see... a 1/100 MG Gundam is about yay tall... and the VF-1 is shorter than Gundam, so... a little bigger than an Earthrise Seeker? Maybe around the size of Top Gun x Transformers Maverick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisaForever Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, mikeszekely said: So... I was getting some guff about not having any Valkyries, what with this being a Macross board and all. Is the High Metal line a good place to start? What's the scale? I'm not a huge fan of the designs from Frontier on, but I think I'd love a good VF-4. I was in your situation not too long ago (no Valkyries) and went the HMR route. No regrets. Highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisaForever Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Current collection. VF-4 Lightning coming next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, mikeszekely said: So... I was getting some guff about not having any Valkyries, what with this being a Macross board and all. Is the High Metal line a good place to start? What's the scale? I'm not a huge fan of the designs from Frontier on, but I think I'd love a good VF-4. If you're hurting for shelf space, really need to save money, and don't mind dealing with a bunch of fiddly pieces, HMR are awesome, quality toys that are fun to play with However, if you only want a single copy of just a few of your favorites to display, Arcadia 1/60 scale doesn't cost much more, don't have lots of bits, and display and pose really well in a perfect size for a dedicated, unencumbered shelf/display. I started with HMR for playing with a cheaper toy, but once I got serious about even minor collecting by most standards here, a larger scale was too tempting with more options, models, etc, and with a little patience found good deals on really cool toys. I recently got an Arcadia VF-4A premium finish, and it is GAWJUSS! But HMR has a non canon (but should be imho) Roy color version... with all the tiny missiles popping off all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisaForever Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 7 minutes ago, Pontus said: If you're hurting for shelf space, really need to save money, and don't mind dealing with a bunch of fiddly pieces, HMR are awesome, quality toys that are fun to play with However, if you only want a single copy of just a few of your favorites to display, Arcadia 1/60 scale doesn't cost much more, don't have lots of bits, and display and pose really well in a perfect size for a dedicated, unencumbered shelf/display. I started with HMR for playing with a cheaper toy, but once I got serious about even minor collecting by most standards here, a larger scale was too tempting with more options, models, etc, and with a little patience found good deals on really cool toys. I recently got an Arcadia VF-4A premium finish, and it is GAWJUSS! But HMR has a non canon (but should be imho) Roy color version... with all the tiny missiles popping off all the time. I agree. Arcadia is a nice step up but for my budget, I couldn't pull the trigger. These are nice enough for me to display despite the bit of fiddliness (which isn't an issue since I don't play with mine). Also, Captain, no smoking on the bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 2 minutes ago, MisaForever said: Also, Captain, no smoking on the bridge! Ahem... apologies Lieutenant. I was just thinking about all these Valkyries to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) 45 minutes ago, MisaForever said: Current collection. VF-4 Lightning coming next. You wouldn't happen to have any Transformers to use as a size comparison? 17 minutes ago, Pontus said: If you're hurting for shelf space I ran out of shelf space years ago. Most of my Transformers collection is in boxes. 17 minutes ago, Pontus said: Arcadia 1/60 scale doesn't cost much more, don't have lots of bits, and display and pose really well in a perfect size for a dedicated, unencumbered shelf/display.... ...I recently got an Arcadia VF-4A premium finish, and it is GAWJUSS! Out of curiosity, what'd you pay? After a very quick search the only Arcadia VF-4s I could find were priced 2-3x the HMR (though prices for various VF-1s seem more reasonable). I'm most interested in having at least one VF-1 (probably Fokker's VF-1S), a VF-4, VF-17F, VF-22 (Diamond Force), YF-19, VF-19S, and VF-11 (I prefer C, but I'll take B). Maybe a VF-5000. Dunno which of those are even available (though I saw that the VF-2SS exists in HMR... I'd be tempted). Edited August 10 by mikeszekely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Seems like a good time to repost this. Mike, just grab a tape measure and put it next to one of your transformers at any of these heights: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, mikeszekely said: So... I was getting some guff about not having any Valkyries, what with this being a Macross board and all. Is the High Metal line a good place to start? What's the scale? I'm not a huge fan of the designs from Frontier on, but I think I'd love a good VF-4. The HMR VF-0s are very nice looking and solid once you've transformed it to your desired mode. Can be fiddly during transformation. Plastic parts are thinner compared to TF toys which gives it a sleeker look compared to the chunky look of TFs. You can't go wrong with the VF-4 in any scale. The HMR version will be out early next year, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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