Hi-Metal R

[Podtastic]

1 hour ago, tekering said:

While I welcome further expansion of the line, I'd hope Bandai at least completes the original Macross line-up before delving any further into the sequels...

Yes to that.

And complete includes the Zentraedi mecha.

[Convectuoso]

5 hours ago, tekering said:

While I welcome further expansion of the line, I'd hope Bandai at least completes the original Macross line-up before delving any further into the sequels...

Me too. I need the VF-1D, TV Versions of Max & Kakizaki's VF-1A, and a Queadluun-Rau at least

[ScrambledValkyrie]

6 hours ago, tekering said:

While I welcome further expansion of the line, I'd hope Bandai at least completes the original Macross line-up before delving any further into the sequels...

Generally I agree. I mainly wish they would just go ahead and release everything from SDFM or DYRL that's already been teased (VT-1, Tomahawk, etc).

I don't know that they have to totally wrap up everything from the original series first, as long as they keep expanding it. Like they have with the VF-2 (and the Messer VF-1 to an extent) I could see them starting to sprinkle in valks from Plus and Frontier here and there, while still working to complete the SDFM lineup. It would fit their apparent goal of attracting fans of newer Macross series to the HMR line, as they continue to build out the "classics."

But yeah, I really would like to see a VF-1D, VF-1A TV Max, etc. Not all of us have @sh9000 custom skills... 

 

[Mommar]

I think there's a good chance for other 2SS versions.  This one has by-and-large been sold out most of the pre-order run.  That seems like a positive sign.  Unless they really screw up the execution.

[Scyla]

1 hour ago, Mommar said:

I think there's a good chance for other 2SS versions.  This one has by-and-large been sold out most of the pre-order run.  That seems like a positive sign.  Unless they really screw up the execution.

I can't be worse than the ET one right, right, RIGHT?

[locidm]

Does anybody have troubles with regult's knee joints? At least one of mine is sort of loose and not holding normal standing poses. 

[derex3592]

I worried about the tightness of the regults joints from the get go.  I didn’t think they were tight enough out of the box so it wouldn’t surprise me if people’s start going bad quickly..hopefully someone has a fix.

[sh9000]

Thanks for the compliment @ScrambledValkyrie.

Got an update on the Gnerls.  They’re almost done and I’ll have them soon.

Edited November 11, 2017 by sh9000

[Slave IV]

21 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

Thanks for the compliment @ScrambledValkyrie.

Got an update on the Gnerls.  They’re almost done and I’ll have them soon.

Wow! Looking good!

[derex3592]

WOW! Must have one of those!!! 

[UN Spacy]

Street date for the 2SS?

[Tober]

8 minutes ago, UN Spacy said:

Street date for the 2SS?

23 November

 

http://tamashii.jp/item/12210/?wovn=en

[zzgundam010]

On 11/9/2017 at 2:12 PM, no3Ljm said:

Even though there's no full underside photo of the HMR VF-2SS yet, I really think that seeing it from this angle.

HMR...

beats EvoToys'.

 

Don't you guys agree? 

 

The HMR isn't perfect transformation. I think it is like comparing apples to oranges.

[aaajin]

8 minutes ago, zzgundam010 said:

The HMR isn't perfect transformation. I think it is like comparing apples to oranges.

well of course for the VF-1 case, but for the 2ss it could be perfect transformation, no?

[derex3592]

Finally found a use for the fiancés antique hatbox dresser... and no.. she isn't home right now... 

 

[ZorClone]

Nice, lol

[seti88]

5 hours ago, derex3592 said:

Finally found a use for the fiancés antique hatbox dresser... and no.. she isn't home right now... 

 

Hikaru and a defender seems to be living on the edge..

Nice collection shot...

Edited November 12, 2017 by seti88

[Scyla]

I'm soooo hyped for the VF-2SS I can't put it in words. The day the toy hits my PW I'm gonna immediately ship out the stuff to have the VF-2SS in my hands as soon as possible. I'ts gonna be Christmas in December.... 

 

...wait what?

 

Edited November 12, 2017 by Scyla

[Convectuoso]

Is it just me, or is the VF-0 design more similar to the VF-2 than it is to the VF-1?

Having just built a VF-0 model kit and looking at the HMR VF-2 pics, I find the arms specially similar between those two 

[Mommar]

1 hour ago, Convectuoso said:

Is it just me, or is the VF-0 design more similar to the VF-2 than it is to the VF-1?

Having just built a VF-0 model kit and looking at the HMR VF-2 pics, I find the arms specially similar between those two 

Specifically how?  They both tuck under just like the orevious VF-1 design did.

[F360]

HI-METAL R VF-2SS Valkyrie II with SAP Silvie Gena Type

https://hlj.com/product/BANN17742

 

[Sanity is Optional]

https://hlj.com/product/BANN17742

VF-2SS back up for pre-order at HLJ.

Down again.

Edited November 13, 2017 by Sanity is Optional

[F360]

HI-METAL R VF-1S Valkyrie (Macross 35th Anniversary Messer Color Ver.) 
5600 yen at amiami (New Item w/ Box Damage)
5740 yen (new)
 

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-029876-D001

[Convectuoso]

16 hours ago, Mommar said:

Specifically how?  They both tuck under just like the orevious VF-1 design did.

The shape of the arms. Looking at them in battroid mode, the forearms and "biceps" of the VF-0 are more similar to the VF-2's

[sh9000]

Just paid for another VF-1J Armored Valkyrie.

[Lolicon]

Oh man, I had forgotten that I had the old VF-19 Hi-Metals from way back. I'm guessing the scale is more or less in-line with the newer stuff? 

[sumyumgoy]

neat, I hope they renew all the previous releases.

[jvmacross]

1 hour ago, Lolicon said:

Oh man, I had forgotten that I had the old VF-19 Hi-Metals from way back. I'm guessing the scale is more or less in-line with the newer stuff? 

Close enough....

 

[Mommar]

That old 19 needs to redone.  It was TERRIBLE.

[Chronocidal]

I think the biggest issue with it may have actually been the color?  It had some decent ideas, despite the heavy partsforming.  Part of me actually prefers the proportions of the old Hi Metal Fire Valk over the Yamato design in fighter mode, just because the different angle of the wing leading edge made the nose look a bit longer.

The Yamato design blows it out of the water entirely in every other way though.

Edited November 15, 2017 by Chronocidal

[Valkyrie Driver]

11 hours ago, Mommar said:

That old 19 needs to redone.  It was TERRIBLE.

Oh, come now, it wasn't that bad for the time. That is however, not the 19 I want done. I want the Y/VF-19/A... With all the trimmings. 

[Sanity is Optional]

1 hour ago, Valkyrie Driver said:

Oh, come now, it wasn't that bad for the time. That is however, not the 19 I want done. I want the Y/VF-19/A... With all the trimmings. 

Oh yes, though I really want to see a new valkyrie design in the HMR line. They haven't done a new transforming toy in a long time.

[jenius]

Vf-2SS is like a week away so you're about to get your wish. Exciting times!

[Mommar]

8 hours ago, Valkyrie Driver said:

Oh, come now, it wasn't that bad for the time. That is however, not the 19 I want done. I want the Y/VF-19/A... With all the trimmings. 

Yes it was.  It was an immediate disappointment upon opening.

[Lolicon]

20 minutes ago, Mommar said:

Yes it was.  It was an immediate disappointment upon opening.

That's how I've felt about every single Hi-Metal VF.

Here's hoping the VF-2SS will break that streak.