Hi-Metal R

[Convectuoso]

1 hour ago, sh9000 said:

Great! Have you tried Kakizaki's?

[sh9000]

5 hours ago, Convectuoso said:

Great! Have you tried Kakizaki's?

Thanks!  Not yet but maybe soon.

[ScrambledValkyrie]

So is your TV Max finally complete? I can't remember when we last saw your progress. Either way, he's looking good!

[sh9000]

1 hour ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

So is your TV Max finally complete? I can't remember when we last saw your progress. Either way, he's looking good!

Thanks.  Yeah it's finished.  There are some minor touchups I would still do but I'll leave it as it is.  I just wanted to take a pic of TV Max with the Milia figure.

[beatsing]

9 hours ago, sh9000 said:

nice sh9000

[sh9000]

1 hour ago, beatsing said:

nice sh9000

Thanks beatsing.

[calubin_175]

Looks like the Regult missile variant markings are based on the lineart, much like the destroids with their fixed number tampos.

[Vermillion One]

What outlets are selling the Regult Variants? I found it on NY and CDJapan, but haven't seen it on HLJ

 

Edited August 4, 2017 by Vermillion One
update

[sumyumgoy]

On 7/27/2017 at 8:47 AM, sh9000 said:

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/21764-hi-metal-r-regult-missile-type-set-limited-edition.html

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36882

https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/19411-macross-hi-metal-r-regult-missile-type-set.html

Got my 5 sets at NY!

 

Here's a post from @sh9000

[Zx31]

19 minutes ago, Vermillion One said:

What outlets are selling the Regult Variants? I found it on NY and CDJapan, but haven't seen it on HLJ

 

I don't believe they carry webshop exclusives

[Strumvogel]

On 8/5/2017 at 2:26 AM, Zx31 said:

I don't believe they carry webshop exclusives

You'd be paying at a premium for it, an extra 2,000 yen. It's most likely thru their own proxy service.

[gingaio]

So I finally caved and pre-ordered the Regult variants on N-Y. My first time ordering through them. There was the option to pay in USD (about $185) vs in Yen (18800Y). I thought that the USD amount should have been lower, like around $170, based on straight conversion, so that seemed weird to me. I just went ahead and preordered in Yen.

Anybody have the skinny on how the currency exchange works with N-Y?  

Thanks!

Edit #1: The charge just showed up on my credit card as $170. That's weird that if I'd picked paying in USD, I would have paid like $15 more. 

Edit #2: Also picked up a Glaug for $97 shipped off eBay. Seems expensive for a smallish toy, but Zentradi mechs don't usually get turned into cool-looking toys. I've been staying away from the Hi-Metal R line because I don't like the compromises made on the VF-1 valks due to their size, but I couldn't resist getting the Spartan/Defender and the Glaug/Regults. Still debating whether I want the Monster--that design always seemed goofy to me, a lumbering, barely movable gun turret, essentially. 

Edited August 7, 2017 by gingaio

[sh9000]

Always pay with JPY and not USD.

[Slave IV]

Their conversion rate won't be as good as the real rates. The only time it makes sense to use USD is if you anticipate the rates to go worse when it comes time to pay. That way, you pay the USD no matter what the rate at the time is. That's probably why their rates are worse too..to protect them from conversion rate changes. I always pay in yen. 

[gingaio]

Good to know. Thanks, everyone! 

[Slave IV]

1 hour ago, gingaio said:

Good to know. Thanks, everyone! 

NP! And you definitely want the Monster! It's artillery, not meant to be super agile but lays down massive firepower. It's one of the finest HMR, build wise. Full of ratchets, metal joints and surprisingly articulated for what it is. There are still deals on it and worth regular price even. 

[ZorClone]

Had a little fun with the Spartans this weekend

[sumyumgoy]

15 minutes ago, ZorClone said:

Had a little fun with the Spartans this weekend

Awesome shot!  The Regults have been suffering considerably since the release of the Spartan 

[Slave IV]

1 hour ago, sumyumgoy said:

Awesome shot!  The Regults have been suffering considerably since the release of the Spartan 

LOL!

[Convectuoso]

Great pics!!

[sh9000]

Saw these pics a while back.  

[seti88]

lol where did that buzzsaw come from? It fits the scale nicely...

[Slave IV]

50 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

Saw these pics a while back.  

Not your pics? They are great either way.

[no3Ljm]

Destroid Spartan is the new Danboard.

 

[sh9000]

4 hours ago, Slave IV said:

Not your pics? They are great either way.

Not mine but now I want to find some compatible accessories.

[mickyg]

Those pics are fantastic!

[Boobytrap]

Those pics are pretty awesome. I love seeing people having fun with their collections like this. 

[beatsing]

8 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Saw these pics a while back.  

Reconstruction of macross city

[spacemanoeuvres]

Just got an email from NY; Defenders are preparing to ship 

[jenius]

Not mine... it's coming with Milia

[General Rasp]

^Same, I am going to wait to ship the Defenders with Milia. Need to save money somehow. 

[Boobytrap]

No waiting for me. Must. Have. Now.

[mechaninac]

I noticed that N-Y lists the Defender as In Stock, but I ordered mine through CDJ; has anyone, who did also, receive shipping notification from them yet?

[Lolicon]

Just got billed for my Defender order at HS. So I guess they're out now. 

[F360]

7 hours ago, mechaninac said:

I noticed that N-Y lists the Defender as In Stock, but I ordered mine through CDJ; has anyone, who did also, receive shipping notification from them yet?

Cdjapan normally ships out the night before or on release date (jst)  My order is show "in shipping process" .