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ScrambledValkyrie Global's Pipe Holder

ScrambledValkyrie

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26 minutes ago, technoblue said:

Roy's TV 1S (which should include both Roy and Hikaru TV pilots, and the TV fast packs)

Now we’re talking. I can imagine this would sell like crazy. I’ve already put together my own (minus Roy pilot) but would love an official version. This and the Tomahawk are my top remaining HMR wishes.

jvmacross Hory Froating Head

jvmacross

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45 minutes ago, HardlyNever said:

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What does bother me is this argument that you keep espousing that HMR should be Macross-only, and it is a worse/less-popular/less-successful line because of the non-Macross inclusions.  It smacks of the juvenile Macross elitism that pervades these forums sometimes, and makes community seem petty and childish, in my opinion.  Obviously this forum is going to be biased to Macross; that's why it exists.  But we don't have to fall into the trap of crapping on other things because they aren't Macross.  Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and obviously you don't like that HMR has non-Macross releases.  But to take that opinion and try to make factual claims about the line is going to get you called out (and rightfully so, imo).

I only collect Macross, why shouldn't I prefer and feel it would be a better line if it just included Macross?  I cannot apologize for that or if you get butt-hurt for that sentiment.

Juvenile, petty, childish?  Wasn't that what describes what you were trying to accuse me of?  Thankfully your BS was edited out.  Sadly, others will not be able to read what you wrote.

Again, I never tried to claim anything as fact, seriously, you think I have some magic ball?  It's clearly speculation based on ONE possible outcome that shouldn't offend anyone.  You do it yourself, the only difference is that I don't get upset over your speculation on production posts the way you clearly do...and that is FACT.

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no3Ljm Hory Froating Head

no3Ljm

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51 minutes ago, technoblue said:

Finishing the HMR 1S Valkyries should be easy. All we need is two:

  • Roy's TV 1S (which should include both Roy and Hikaru TV pilots, and the TV fast packs)
  • Max's 1S (which should round out the DYRL leaders)

Please, Bandai/Arcadia/Somebody, don't forget Max. :help:

Ouch. You don't want to have Kakizaki's VF-1A with alternate exploding parts in your collection? ^_^ 

But true, Bandai could've just finished off their DYRL VF-1A's with just color paint. As much that they have released the other old HM VF-1A colors via TWE in 2 years time, the longer people have to wait with the new current HMR line to complete it. I don't collect HMR much, but I feel everyone's frustrations. :rolleyes:

8 minutes ago, jenius said:

I still think they should figure out a way to make the 1S head a ball joint so Max can be a 1A or 1S figure.

But that also means we have to change the nosecone and wings due to unit numberings?

 

jenius Super Dimension Member

jenius

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13 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Ouch. You don't want to have Kakizaki's VF-1A with alternate exploding parts in your collection? ^_^ 

But true, Bandai could've just finished off their DYRL VF-1A's with just color paint. As much that they have released the other old HM VF-1A colors via TWE in 2 years time, the longer people have to wait with the new current HMR line to complete it. I don't collect HMR much, but I feel everyone's frustrations. :rolleyes:

But that also means we have to change the nosecone and wings due to unit numberings?

 

No, it means they're blank and you get a sticker sheet, like they did with Grace's Renewal VF-27 with mass production head.

easnoddy Global's Pipe Holder

easnoddy

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2016 & 2017, we hardly knew ye.  7 Macross releases per year, awesome.  2018 by contrast was shite. 

They should be doing all the recolors as TWE (No new molds aside from heads, just paint differences):

SDFM VF-1 - Max/Kakizaki/Roy/Alaska Base/Virgin Road/Angel Birds/Low-viz Roy...destroid recolors
DYRL VF-1 - Max/Kakizaki/brownie/destroid recolors
Delta VF-1 - Hayate/Mirage
MTF VF-1 ???
M2 VF-2SS - Faerie/standard green/Moon festival red/green/blue/yellow

no3Ljm Hory Froating Head

no3Ljm

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16 minutes ago, jenius said:

No, it means they're blank and you get a sticker sheet, like they did with Grace's Renewal VF-27 with mass production head.

Agreed. But waterslide decals would be nice.

 

jvmacross Hory Froating Head

jvmacross

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32 minutes ago, easnoddy said:

They should be doing all the recolors as TWE (No new molds aside from heads, just paint differences):

SDFM VF-1 - Max/Kakizaki/Roy/Alaska Base/Virgin Road/Angel Birds/Low-viz Roy...destroid recolors
DYRL VF-1 - Max/Kakizaki/brownie/destroid recolors
Delta VF-1 - Hayate/Mirage
MTF VF-1 ???
M2 VF-2SS - Faerie/standard green/Moon festival red/green/blue/yellow

:good:

100% agree.....the more Macross HMR the better!

technoblue SMS Squadron Leader

technoblue

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1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

Ouch. You don't want to have Kakizaki's VF-1A with alternate exploding parts in your collection? ^_^ 

But true, Bandai could've just finished off their DYRL VF-1A's with just color paint. As much that they have released the other old HM VF-1A colors via TWE in 2 years time, the longer people have to wait with the new current HMR line to complete it. I don't collect HMR much, but I feel everyone's frustrations. :rolleyes:

But that also means we have to change the nosecone and wings due to unit numberings?

I was focusing more on the 1S types, but yeah noel...you are right to point out that the 1A would be just as easy to finish off with HMR repaints. ;) It would help with the cost of collecting too. Some of the original Hi Metals fetch a pretty penny these days.

And of course I love Kakizaki. I think I connect more with his poor TV self who never got to finish that steak. There was just more time to set up his character as the odd duck of Vermillion team and his death scene was more drawn out and dramatic too. So many feels in episode 20 of SDF TV, whereas in DYRL his goodbye is a blink and you'll miss it moment. 

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sh9000 Hory Froating Head

sh9000

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1 hour ago, technoblue said:

Finishing the HMR 1S Valkyries should be easy. All we need is two:

  • Roy's TV 1S (which should include both Roy and Hikaru TV pilots, and the TV fast packs)
  • Max's 1S (which should round out the DYRL leaders)

Please, Bandai/Arcadia/Somebody, don't forget Max. :help:

Bandai could easily reuse the white VF-1S Messer and include white biceps and a green visor to use as their TV VF-1S Roy.  Throw in TV Roy and Hikaru pilots.  I’d love to finally have official TV arm armor.  I wonder if the Super VF-1J Max and Milia would be reissued with the correct arm armor and alternate colors for Fast Packs. DYRL VF-1S Max can easily be recolored from DYRL VF-1S Roy.

An alternate route for a TV VF-1S is for one to get a spare HM VF-1S Roy and include TV Roy and Hikaru pilots.  For a DYRL VF-1S Max just paint the yellow parts of a spare HMR VF-1S Roy to blue.

34 minutes ago, easnoddy said:

2016 & 2017, we hardly knew ye.  7 Macross releases per year, awesome.  2018 by contrast was shite. 

They should be doing all the recolors as TWE (No new molds aside from heads, just paint differences):

SDFM VF-1 - Max/Kakizaki/Roy/Alaska Base/Virgin Road/Angel Birds/Low-viz Roy...destroid recolors
DYRL VF-1 - Max/Kakizaki/brownie/destroid recolors
Delta VF-1 - Hayate/Mirage
MTF VF-1 ???
M2 VF-2SS - Faerie/standard green/Moon festival red/green/blue/yellow

I’d also want recolors of the VF-1 from Macross Plus, Macross 7, and Macross VF-X2.

Shizuka the Cat Pineapple Eater

Shizuka the Cat

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On 12/5/2018 at 3:42 PM, Shizuka the Cat said:

Update.  Amazon JP has lowered the price on the VF-1D again.

From 6,567 yen down to 5,883 yen.  (That's about $51.96)

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Those who pre-ordered before the price drop have the updated price automatically applied.

I am really loving Amazon JP now!

AmazonJP dropped the price on the VF-1D pre-order again.

Now down to 5,706 yen.

hachi Bridge Bunny

hachi

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3 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

AmazonJP dropped the price on the VF-1D pre-order again.

Now down to 5,706 yen.

What?? Nice. Maybe I should have ordered 3 instead of just 2 :D

no3Ljm Hory Froating Head

no3Ljm

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1 hour ago, hachi said:

What?? Nice. Maybe I should have ordered 3 instead of just 2 :D

Go go go! :good: 

Three is a good number for Valkyries. One for each mode. Or one to display, one to play, and one just in case. :rolleyes:

 

hachi Bridge Bunny

hachi

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12 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Go go go! :good: 

Three is a good number for Valkyries. One for each mode. Or one to display, one to play, and one just in case. :rolleyes:

 

Ahahaha the enablers *here* respond so quickly!

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sh9000 Hory Froating Head

sh9000

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That’s cool about the VF-1D price drop at Amazon JP.  It’s no longer available for preorder from them but I’m glad I got 1 preorder in way back.  I’ll have 1 to play with while the others come in later from NY.

In other news, I’m looking forward to posting more HMR pics!

Convectuoso Alaska Base Survivor

Convectuoso

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39 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

That’s cool about the VF-1D price drop at Amazon JP.  It’s no longer available for preorder from them but I’m glad I got 1 preorder in way back.  I’ll have 1 to play with while the others come in later from NY.

In other news, I’m looking forward to posting more HMR pics!

Have you made any other customs? 

sh9000 Hory Froating Head

sh9000

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18 hours ago, Convectuoso said:

Have you made any other customs? 

 

17 hours ago, vlenhoff said:

Yes, please!

 

14 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

I have the same question.

Even without customs, he has enough pieces to put together some impressive armies.

Coming soon.

mechaninac SMS Squadron Leader

mechaninac

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3 hours ago, Smacky said:

VF-4 back up for pre-order on HLJ.

https://hlj.com/hi-metal-r-vf-4-lightning-iii-bans55381

VF-1D available at AmiAmi too, finally scored one!:D

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?scode=FIGURE-044625

Thank you for your post; it prompted me to check on what I was sure was a valid VF-4 pre-order I had with Anime Export, but since I forgot to pay within the 48 hour window, and it's no longer available, became a dud that would've completely blindsided me... must've been one of those occasions when being tired and eager to sleep after a pre-order hunt, and seeing I had received the order placement confirmation but not actually read it, I assumed I had finished the process and went to bed, thereby forgetting all about it -- until now -- and let it slip in blissful oblivion.  So, without your heads-up as a reminder I would've been confused and left scrambling when the Lightning III is released.

Here's to you, thanks...:drinks:

sh9000 Hory Froating Head

sh9000

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There’s a Fighter mode pic I have in mind using the Konig Monster, VF100 VF-25, HM VF-19, HMR VF-1, VF-2SS, and VF-4.

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