aaajin Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Me. I'm actually waiting for all the Destroids stocks to run out so I can regret later so I can punish myself. I really wanted to have these Destroids since I didn't have any before. But I just don't want to start a whole new line. Oh come on ... there is no "harm" dedicating one shelf in the display cabinet for the HMR releases ... all it takes is just. one. baby. step and.... 4 hours ago, Duymon said: It will be the start down a slippery slope. Quote
sh9000 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) I ordered 5 Spartans so far and have bought a lot of HMR in total to help and support the line. I don't think the sales of the Spartan will determine the other Destroid releases. Bandai, feel free to send me free samples. Best SDFM toyline ever! Edited January 13, 2017 by sh9000 Quote
ScrambledValkyrie Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 19 minutes ago, aaajin said: "People need to see the beauty of all three modes..." and ... BAM! 3 valks down the line Precisely. It started for me with a single VF-1, then went to 3 for the different modes, then another 3, because you need to show all 3 modes both with and without super parts. Quote
jvmacross Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Sandman said: Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. If the spartan bombs, Bandai might not continue with the rest of the destroids.... We can hope.... Quote
barurutor Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I need that stand! 2 of them! Great shot mickyg! Quote
Petrov27 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Spartan looks great - can't wait. Somewhat wish there was a way they could release it with a few different hull numbers though so if ya get more than one they all arent No 2... Quote
jenius Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Lol, Tamashii limited will be extras they scrape the "2" off of and paint "4". Quote
QEssential Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, Petrov27 said: Spartan looks great - can't wait. Somewhat wish there was a way they could release it with a few different hull numbers though so if ya get more than one they all arent No 2... They should have left the numbers out and included stickers... Quote
sh9000 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I'm fine with more than 1 with the same number. It would be cool if it came with stickers though. Here's hoping that cover is somehow removable. Quote
Big s Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I like the markings painted on. Even if it's the same number, I hate stickers so much that the print is a real selling point for this line. Maybe have the red piece with a different number being remove able and swapping due to a simpler design than a Valkyrie. Quote
Convectuoso Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I think the Spartan sales will go well. It's cheaper than the Monster, so people will be more propense to get more than one. Let's hope everything announced for this line gets released. I need a HMR TV Kakizaki! Quote
aaajin Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Transformed to gerwalk. Havent tried fighter mode yet, but this little guy is lotsa fun Quote
aaajin Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 46 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Max is reaching out to the CF. LoL. "Hm, I wonder what can these little red pointed cylinders do?" Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I'm under the impression that Bandai started with the Spartan because they know is commercially the weakest of all the Destroids and they can make up for it with the other three if doesn't do great, so I'm glad they went that route. I'm not sure we would have a Spartan is they saved it for last like Yamato did. Quote
General Rasp Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I am definitely getting a minimum of two Spartans. I have one on pre-order from HLJ and will be getting another when they are released. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, General Rasp said: I am definitely getting a minimum of two Spartans. I have one on pre-order from HLJ and will be getting another when they are released. Support the Spartans! Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Lonely Soldier Boy said: Support the Spartans! Support! For... Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Lonely Soldier Boy said: I'm under the impression that Bandai started with the Spartan because they know is commercially the weakest of all the Destroids and they can make up for it with the other three if doesn't do great, so I'm glad they went that route. I'm not sure we would have a Spartan is they saved it for last like Yamato did. You beat me to it, this was my thinking as well. The Tomahawk, Defender & Phalanx will be much better at sales. For me I love the Spartan, will pick one or two up very shortly! Quote
jvmacross Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 5 hours ago, Lonely Soldier Boy said: I'm under the impression that Bandai started with the Spartan because they know is commercially the weakest of all the Destroids and they can make up for it with the other three if doesn't do great, so I'm glad they went that route. I'm not sure we would have a Spartan is they saved it for last like Yamato did. Bandai started with the Destroid Monster.....and I'm really glad Bandai was crazy enough to release that Destroid first! The rest will come....maybe one will be a websclusive...but I am hoping this one is the websclusive..... Quote
sh9000 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 With next to no competition in SDFM/DYRL toys this time around, Bandai should milk the VF-1 and Destroid molds as much as possible. I'd still want an official HMR DYRL Regult maybe as a TWE. I'd buy that Phalanx as a TWE. Even an Orguss Valkyrie as a TWE to add to the scene. Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 5 minutes ago, sh9000 said: With next to no competition in SDFM/DYRL toys this time around, Bandai should milk the VF-1 and Destroid molds as much as possible. I'd still want an official HMR DYRL Regult maybe as a TWE. I'd buy that Phalanx as a TWE. Even an Orguss Valkyrie as a TWE to add to the scene. Wait. You have 1/100 scale SDF-1 Macross side port to load those gunners? That I got to see. Quote
sh9000 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 TWE dioramas and SDF-1 playsets. I'd buy that. Quote
beatsing Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 16 hours ago, Big s said: I like the markings painted on. Even if it's the same number, I hate stickers so much that the print is a real selling point for this line. Maybe have the red piece with a different number being remove able and swapping due to a simpler design than a Valkyrie. +1. Masterpiece bumblebee did this. The insignia was rotatable, and there was a tampo on one side, but you could rotate it and a blank painted side for the decal of your choice Quote
aaajin Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 3 hours ago, jvmacross said: Bandai started with the Destroid Monster.....and I'm really glad Bandai was crazy enough to release that Destroid first! The rest will come....maybe one will be a websclusive...but I am hoping this one is the websclusive..... Hope the phalanx will be released as a set with Tomahawk & Defender. It makes perfect business sense for Bandai. They can increase destroid sales by combining the pool of fans who prefer specific destroid(s), and the fact that theyre essentially the same from the waist down means they can reuse the same molds for all three designs to reduce tooling costs. Quote
Big s Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 It's bandai, it will all be separate due to what they consider smart business sense. A triple pack would be great, but it ain't gonna happen. They love doing a release of an item with similar parts and causing the buyer to buy a whole new item just for a slight difference. Quote
aw237 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 Just got my first VF-1A CF model. immediately snapped the chest plate in half and had to superglue it back together. otherwise, I'm hugely impressed Quote
F360 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 19 hours ago, aaajin said: Hope the phalanx will be released as a set with Tomahawk & Defender. It makes perfect business sense for Bandai. They can increase destroid sales by combining the pool of fans who prefer specific destroid(s), and the fact that theyre essentially the same from the waist down means they can reuse the same molds for all three designs to reduce tooling costs. No sets please. Not everyone would want the same number of each Destroid. A set of 3 will also affect the shipping weight and size. If they decides to use a big box that's close to 90cm in dimension, it will no longer allow Sal small packet shipping. You will be stuck with ems or sal parcel which both is much more expensive. Quote
sh9000 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 A triple pack with an homage package style of the old Destroid Conversion Kit would be lovely. Quote
Atheonyirh Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 3 hours ago, aw237 said: Just got my first VF-1A CF model. immediately snapped the chest plate in half and had to superglue it back together. otherwise, I'm hugely impressed That's an impressive trick. How did you manage to snap the chestplate? Quote
aw237 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 I'm not exactly sure. Obviously struggling to get it into position and put too much pressure on each side so that it cracked in the hump from behind the cockpit. I didn't think I was being rough at all. Lesson learned Quote
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