sh9000 Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 56 minutes ago, tekering said: Well, the Spartan is definitely off. According to Perfect Memory, Spartans and Tomahawks are both about 11.3 meters to the top of the shoulders, as this line art indicates: The HMR Spartan stands 14.3cm to the top of the shoulders, which is a good three centimetres bigger than it should be. Note if we apply the same baseline to the HMR line, the Valkyries and Battlepods are consistent... ...but the vintage Imai Tomahawk's definitely too small, and the HMR Spartan's clearly too large. I think Bandai gives us the best compromise in size for everything in this line. The missile bay shoulders on the drawing for the Spartan are drawn too low. The waist area and other parts line up with the Battroid. Yeah the old 1/100 model kits are too small. You said Battlepod. Noooooo! Quote
tekering Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 1 hour ago, spacemanoeuvres said: *cancels order* No, wait! It's nothing a little forced perspective can't fix...! 46 minutes ago, sh9000 said: You said Battlepod. Noooooo! Oh, is that Robotech-specific nomenclature? Quote
sh9000 Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, tekering said: No, wait! It's nothing a little forced perspective can't fix...! Oh, is that Robotech-specific nomenclature? Excellent group pic! Quote
Lorindor Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 3 hours ago, tekering said: Oh, is that Robotech-specific nomenclature? According to Macross Mecha Manual, no. Regarding the scale issue... It's a sloppy mistake by Bandai, but it wouldn't be a first for the HMR line (remember the stripes on Hikaru's 1J?). Then again, the main letdown with the line as I see it is the small scale, so I shouldn't complain that much if it's too big. And also, no one else is making a Spartan. Quote
Slave IV Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 2 hours ago, sh9000 said: I'd still buy this if they made it. Sweet! I need some stands like that. Or the background art! Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Just got shipping notification for my Spartans from NY, wooo! Now we wait...*crickets* Quote
Big s Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 After looking at the size comparison, you could argue that bandai got it right and the one in the chart is too short because they messed up the feet. Quote
F360 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 If anyone is still needs 1 or looking for another , Jungle has a seal set for 5940 yen Bandai Macross VF HI-METAL R Missile Effect Set for Super Valkyrie http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=1926590 Quote
sh9000 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 2 of my Spartans shipped yesterday. Those will be fine for now until the rest of the Spartans arrive later. Quote
Roy Focker Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Shipping notice from Ami Ami. Or I should say I got a tracking number that they'll be shipping it sometime in the future. Quote
fenrir72 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 33 minutes ago, Roy Focker said: Shipping notice from Ami Ami. Or I should say I got a tracking number that they'll be shipping it sometime in the future. I've been with amiami for quite sometime and love them 98% of the time but those tracking numbers they give only extends until the Dispatch from outward office of exchange in Tokyo. Heck, I already received my MP Megatron and the tracking number still doesn't indicate it's arrival Not scaring you or nothing. Your Destroid will arrive......eventually Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Shipping notice for the Spartan from HLJ!!! Quote
Thessair Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 35 minutes ago, fenrir72 said: I've been with amiami for quite sometime and love them 98% of the time but those tracking numbers they give only extends until the Dispatch from outward office of exchange in Tokyo. Heck, I already received my MP Megatron and the tracking number still doesn't indicate it's arrival Not scaring you or nothing. Your Destroid will arrive......eventually Huh. I guess it must depend on where you are. The tracking numbers I get from AmiAmi show pretty much every step of the transit. If something's missing, it's because the postal service just couldn't be bothered to scan it at that point. Quote
Tking22 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Got my shipping notice from AmiAmi this morning, good stuff. They switched me from EMS to their new DHL shipping, I don't know what that is, but it's apparently comparable to EMS in speed and quality, and cost me a bit less, so I'll take it. Seems absurdly fast though, I got my notice this morning and it says scheduled for delivery 5/24? Two days? I mean once again, I'll take it, that just seems way too fast. Faster shipping and it's costing me less? That all works for me. 39 minutes ago, fenrir72 said: I've been with amiami for quite sometime and love them 98% of the time but those tracking numbers they give only extends until the Dispatch from outward office of exchange in Tokyo. Heck, I already received my MP Megatron and the tracking number still doesn't indicate it's arrival Not scaring you or nothing. Your Destroid will arrive......eventually I'd maybe try contacting them next time this happens, I've thrown tons of money and orders at them over the years and that has never been the case with a single tracking number from them. Quote
sumyumgoy Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Just now, Tking22 said: Got my shipping notice from AmiAmi this morning, good stuff. They switched me from EMS to their new DHL shipping, I don't know what that is, but it's apparently comparable to EMS in speed and quality, and cost me a bit less, so I'll take it. Seems absurdly fast though, I got my notice this morning and it says scheduled for delivery 5/24? Two days? I mean once again, I'll take it, that just seems way too fast. Faster shipping and it's costing me less? That all works for me. DHL is super fast. My last order from Ami got to me in a couple days. Also, an added bonus is you can also sign for it online and specify a location at your house where you want them to leave the package. Quote
tekering Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Let's show these malcontents how we do things in MY town! Quote
MACROSS25 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 I like him! Good job Bandai! Bring me a green Queadluun-Rau next! Quote
seti88 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Nice dbl gunpod pose tekering! Looks like the spartan is gonna unleash alpha strike ala mechwarrior Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 About the scaling issue, you have to keep in mind that HMR line is non-scale, so expect some discrepancies to appear when you line up the toys side-by-side. IIRC, the old ARII/IMAI model kits are legitimately 1/100. That said, I'm anxiously awaiting for my Spartan to arrive. Up until now, it's been a shame that the Matchbox/Playmates Spartan toy has been the only decent one on the market. Quote
derex3592 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Great pic! Mine are out for delivery, unfortunately i picked DHL and didn't realize it instead of EMS, so i don't know how picking them up after hours is gonna work out, signature required and all....uhhhggg Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Anyone experience any customs issues with dhl? I've read they often have custom fees but never used it myself. Quote
Boobytrap Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Amiami shipped my Spartan out yesterday and it should arrive tomorrow (DHL). I really love the DHL option. It's super fast (2 days to CA), no delays in customs, and get text updates from them. They also call on the day of delivery to see if someone is home or if I will authorize it to be left. I use them every chance I get now. Quote
Thessair Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Anyone experience any customs issues with dhl? I've read they often have custom fees but never used it myself. I've never been charged a fee for packages coming into the U.S with DHL. 25 minutes ago, derex3592 said: Great pic! Mine are out for delivery, unfortunately i picked DHL and didn't realize it instead of EMS, so i don't know how picking them up after hours is gonna work out, signature required and all....uhhhggg You can leave a signed note on the door or usually pre-sign for DHL deliveries online. Alternately, you can designate a local location to have the packages dropped off and held at (usually a store like PakMail or something). My local DHL facility is about three hours away so it's a nightmare if I don't want to leave a note and have my package sitting on the porch all day because the only service location in my entire town closes at 6pm and the DHL driver doesn't usually get into town until 4pm or so. Quote
sh9000 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 3 hours ago, MACROSS25 said: Bring me a green Queadluun-Rau next! Definitely! Quote
Convectuoso Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 5 hours ago, MACROSS25 said: I like him! Good job Bandai! Bring me a green Queadluun-Rau next! Amen to that, sir Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Thessair said: I've never been charged a fee for packages coming into the U.S with DHL. Excellent! Thank you for the info Quote
tekering Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 8 hours ago, seti88 said: Nice dbl gunpod pose tekering! Looks like the spartan is gonna unleash alpha strike ala mechwarrior Unfortunately, his gun pods were soon stolen by malcontents... Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, tekering said: Unfortunately, his gun pods were soon stolen by malcontents... Spartan: "KORA! Nani mono da?!" Quote
Bahamutzyro Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Just saw this 25th anniversary Roy! https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/20895-hi-metal-r-vf-1s-valkyrie-35th-anniversary-color.html Quote
Slave IV Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 That's a 35th anniversary figure (as it also says in your link text) and it's not Roy. Either way, you should grab one, it looks sweet. I ordered already. Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 2 hours ago, tekering said: Unfortunately, his gun pods were soon stolen by malcontents... haha...those kids gonna use the gunpods to light up cigarettes... Quote
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