no3Ljm Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Not sure about everyone else, but I am just referring to the paint job "scheme"...not the shade or hue of the red or blue....which can be open for interpretation or can vary depending on the viewing source as you point out....however, even on the crappiest bootlegs...you can tell there are no "white paint applications" on the armor or missile pods...so bandai is definitely taking some Arcadia-style liberties on the paint applications with these two.... Basically, the only canon scheme for TV-style Super VF-1J Max and Millia should look like this.....no white paint on any part of the armors or missile pods on the fast packs...the white on the Bandai HMR super Max/Millia VF-1J armor and missile parts should be grey....with that all said....these are still insta-buys! Hehehe. So even if there's a white color on the leg pack, it's still an insta-buy? For me, actually, the white on the leg pack kinda looks nice. The soft white on the fast packs looks nice too. But... I know. I know. Accuracy is more important here. But this is Hi-Metal R we're talking about. They already started the hybrid mode just with the VF-1J/GBP, and continue with the arm pack that is a hybrid of both TV/DYRL. Maybe, it's their way of saying, 'Hey guys we're hoping you guys will be happy and excited since we're giving you what you want but with some modifications.' Quote
Steelius Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 I'm just glad that I will finally be able to get my hands on a quality vf-1j M&M set. I was far too young to buy any Yamatos when they were still in production (20 currently). I wish Bandai would release a vf-1s Max as well. Quote
Mazinger Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Consistency is definitely an issue, as this old thread confirms: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/?showtopic=33919 Ha was just about to upload a pic of the battroids from the battle in which the fastpacks were all red/blue, but I gotta say that I prefer the green color. They just visually pop more. Quote
jvmacross Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Hehehe. So even if there's a white color on the leg pack, it's still an insta-buy? For me, actually, the white on the leg pack kinda looks nice. The soft white on the fast packs looks nice too. But... I know. I know. Accuracy is more important here. But this is Hi-Metal R we're talking about. They already started the hybrid mode just with the VF-1J/GBP, and continue with the arm pack that is a hybrid of both TV/DYRL. Maybe, it's their way of saying, 'Hey guys we're hoping you guys will be happy and excited since we're giving you what you want but with some modifications.' Yup....it's "good enough"...thanks Bandai! Quote
technoblue Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 I think the M&M HM-R announcement makes an Arcadia copy-cat announcement more likely. At least, I hope that's true, because I would be in for buying these at both scales. Quote
arbit Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Color scheme looked different at Tamashii stand before. Maybe not final? Edited May 20, 2016 by arbit Quote
Loop Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Color scheme looked different at Tamashii stand before. Maybe not final? HMR MM 2 Nov14.jpgHMR MM Nov14.jpg Yes this is what I remembered! Then I see the new pics and go WTH... I already have them in 1/60, but I was pretty much all in with these HMR's. Knowing me I will buy them anyway Edited May 21, 2016 by Loop Quote
Mommar Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I don't think it's white, I think the light green is massively washed out by those ridiculously bright lights. Quote
CoreyD Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Maybe Bandai doesn't actually have the license for Max and Milia and they have to use the alternate color scheme to get around it? Ok, I'm just playing... Quote
Duymon Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I have enough super parts I'll just convert all four of my DYRL team to Strike-configs. With the 4 super parts fronts I'll just slap those on the M&M for a more canon green look. Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Color scheme looked different at Tamashii stand before. Maybe not final? HMR MM 2 Nov14.jpgHMR MM Nov14.jpg Yeah, I wouldn't consider these recent colors final. Max and Milia's ultimate color schemes will have to be approved by Big West. Whoever hand painted these mock-ups probably just blindly referenced the 1/72 model kits. Speaking of which, aren't inaccurate color schemes on models kits kind of pointless, since model kits (unlike toys) are designed to be painted? Quote
General Rasp Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I don't mind the white. I think if they want the white on the legs to match the fast packs no big deal. With the 80s animation things were changing colors all the time anyway. I can see them wanting to do a consistent scheme for the individual figures. I would be happy with the white or the greenish shade from the earlier pictures. Quote
Chronocidal Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Yeah, I wouldn't consider these recent colors final. Max and Milia's ultimate color schemes will have to be approved by Big West. Whoever hand painted these mock-ups probably just blindly referenced the 1/72 model kits. Speaking of which, aren't inaccurate color schemes on models kits kind of pointless, since model kits (unlike toys) are designed to be painted?While this might be true for most models, Bandai absolutely loves to try and decide how you paint your models for you, or just help you skip the painting entirely, by molding everything in whatever color they think is best.You can always ignore that, but it just makes extra work when you have to cover up their nonsense colors. Edited May 21, 2016 by Chronocidal Quote
Mr Bomber Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I'm still buying them.Thats the bottom line. I guess pretty much all of us will still get them. Its macross stuff! Quote
seti88 Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Looking forward to how Tenjin will interpret them on the box cover, will he match the actual product's paint scheme and armor type?They basically are TV/DYRL hybrids, so it's all good. A nice cover negates any toy nitpicks! Just kidding...or am i? Still the anticipation of hawt tenjin's covers is half of the hype! Quote
Universe1010 Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Thats the bottom line. I guess pretty much all of us will still get them. Its macross stuff! BUY!!! Quote
Lolicon Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Some of you guys sound like cats. More interested in the box than the toy. Quote
jasonmacross83 Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I would love to see the magnet boxes with space graphics return for this set. Wish we would have that for the glaugs It gave the figures from 2010 a more collectible look Quote
aaajin Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Was wondering those who preordered the glaug with amiami, have they requested payment? Quote
neoexcaliber Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Was wondering those who preordered the glaug with amiami, have they requested payment? The item is not out yet. It's coming out on the 27th. Quote
jasonmacross83 Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Was wondering those who preordered the glaug with amiami, have they requested payment? Amiami is the most reliable for me. I'm guessing the other sites want money earlier because amiami has the best deal of this item? i am actually paying more for this at NY. NY probably does not want people to cancel the order? probably wrong Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Amiami is the most reliable for me. I'm guessing the other sites want money earlier because amiami has the best deal of this item? i am actually paying more for this at NY. NY probably does not want people to cancel the order? probably wrong Actually, all of them doesn't want people to cancel their orders. They have strict rules on that. If you keep on canceling items, your accout will be blacklisted or blocked. As for why other sites want money earlier is because that's how their policy goes. If you read AmiAmi's policy on pre-orders, there's some items that they need the payment 2 weeks before the items get released. Same thing with the other stores. But sometimes AmiAmi will just send the invoices when the item just got released. As for the prices of individual stores, they vary a lot. There's some items you'll get in AmiAmi that's a little bit cheaper compared to Nippon-Yasan. But when you get the total cost along with shipping charges, it's almost near to what Nippon-Yasan is charging you. Or vice-versa. Same with the other stores. But in the end, most of us here always go to the ones who have good customer service. Esp when buying an expensive toy. But yeah, AmiAmi is always the one who has the best deal when it comes to prices. But they're also one of the stores who has a bad customer service. Quote
jasonmacross83 Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Actually, all of them doesn't want people to cancel their orders. They have strict rules on that. If you keep on canceling items, your accout will be blacklisted or blocked. As for why other sites want money earlier is because that's how their policy goes. If you read AmiAmi's policy on pre-orders, there's some items that they need the payment 2 weeks before the items get released. Same thing with the other stores. But sometimes AmiAmi will just send the invoices when the item just got released. As for the prices of individual stores, they vary a lot. There's some items you'll get in AmiAmi that's a little bit cheaper compared to Nippon-Yasan. But when you get the total cost along with shipping charges, it's almost near to what Nippon-Yasan is charging you. Or vice-versa. Same with the other stores. But in the end, most of us here always go to the ones who have good customer service. Esp when buying an expensive toy. But yeah, AmiAmi is always the one who has the best deal when it comes to prices. But they're also one of the stores who has a bad customer service. wow, didn't they had bad customer service. Never had problems ordering from Japan. I've probably ordered over 30 things from them Quote
vlenhoff Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Ok last pic Oh and there are still Glaugs at HLJ. I caved in... Quote
Drad Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 image.jpeg Can't wait. Seriously. They're gonna be awesome. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I think the M&M HM-R announcement makes an Arcadia copy-cat announcement more likely. At least, I hope that's true, because I would be in for buying these at both scales. yeah that would be cool Quote
Big s Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 So far if they release both m and ms that will be 6 vf-1 variants 2wnemy units and only 1 little destroid. Hopefully after those we can get at least a couple of non Valkyrie releases. Quote
arbit Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Bandai seem to be going through with everything they displayed at the first Tamashi event. Only the Spartan is left from that diorama. Then Bandai followed up at the second big diorama by adding the 3 Destroids, the VT, and the VE at the later events. All in all, this is looking good. Quote
Bub Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Why are their arm armors the DYRL type? Aren't they supposed to have the TV type arm armors? This. That is strange. I do appreciate the color coding, but it doesn't appear to be SDFM accurate (as far as I can tell). EXACTLY why I'm on the verge of throwing in the towel. Same reason the 1J pilot is wearing the wrong flight suit. Bandai cutting corners again. Pretty much like their vintage DYRL 1/55 Strike Valkyrie using a pair of TV style arm armor. Quote
Mr Bomber Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Bandai seem to be going through with everything they displayed at the first Tamashi event. Only the Spartan is left from that diorama. Then Bandai followed up at the second big diorama by adding the 3 Destroids, the VT, and the VE at the later events. All in all, this is looking good. lets hope they end this year with the spartan, and the later one for next year. Quote
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