sqidd Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, beatsing said: Where's the tomahawk Bandai? I wonder if they have someone who peeks at this board. Quote
sh9000 Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 5 hours ago, jvmacross said: Not really interested in this Regult "add-on"....but I would be interested in semi-cannon stuff as seen in the various Variable Fighter Masterfiles Books...also, pick up one of these...tons of ideas for VF-1 Valkyries... I love that book. Quote
beatsing Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 2 hours ago, sqidd said: I wonder if they have someone who peeks at this board. If they did, they'd rerelease a bunch of stuff. Why is Bandai taking so long to release the Tomahawk? Did they decide to make a 1/48 DX like the yammie instead? Quote
Karaoke Ninja Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 2 hours ago, beatsing said: If they did, they'd rerelease a bunch of stuff. Why is Bandai taking so long to release the Tomahawk? Did they decide to make a 1/48 DX like the yammie instead? Didn't the Destroids sell poorly? Maybe Bandai cancelled it. Quote
jenius Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 There's a theory of selling products you know won't sell well to improve sales of other products. The VW Phaeton is a good example. Quote
DewPoint Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 This is why I believe the Phalanx will be released before the Tomahawk. We will all get the Phalanx to calm us down as we wait for the Tomahawk. Otherwise some may just skip the Phalanx if the Tomahawk is released first. Quote
Podtastic Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, DewPoint said: This is why I believe the Phalanx will be released before the Tomahawk. We will all get the Phalanx to calm us down as we wait for the Tomahawk. Otherwise some may just skip the Phalanx if the Tomahawk is released first. So after a long period of starvation we may get thrown some skin while we wait for a bone, But the juicy meat (Queaedluun-Rau, Nousjadeul-Ger, Regult Scout inter alia) Bandai seemingly has no intention to release. Quote
Knuckles7173 Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 It's actually quite odd, considering that Bandai had previewed the whole range of Destroids for some years now. Quote
seti88 Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Maybe bandai is considering releasing a destroid set ala regult missile set. Tomahawk and phalanx together in p-bandai. Quote
vlenhoff Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Just now, seti88 said: Maybe bandai is considering releasing a destroid set ala regult missile set. Tomahawk and phalanx together in p-bandai. The internet would just break. Quote
Kinzoku VF Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Reading some of the comments regarding the paint scheme for the upcoming VF-4....Macross lore aside, it looks fine to me, you can still customise the first one to get the 'proper' screen appearance scheme. Heck as far as HMR are concerned they would've released it in apple green, I would've preordered one anyway. Don't want the line to die and will support it as much as possible. Not many toys are fun to play with nowadays. Ex: got that Heavy Metal Action Tetsujin 28... sure it's a beauty, a 2kg + of die-cast insanity. Hands down the best toy I bought this year, but is it fun to 'play' with?. Same with Bandai's Macross Frontiers,Deltas, look good but don't bother transforming them more than 2/3 times, you'll end up with scratches & stress marks everywhere ....Good thing I hardly transform any of my 1/60 VF's. Sure HMR aren't perfect but for the price, you really can't go wrong. (If you followed the line since day one of course, now that they're all in scalper's hands it'll be more expensive for some to get the entire line new factory sealed) So even though Bandai are milking their molds, it's definitely not as bad as Arcadia's f'ckd up prices slammed onto every re-releases with tampo prints all over them. They just do that to stay afloat and pay their staff, otherwise, not sure they'd still be around considering their current price tags and limited 'new' pieces. As far as the Destroids...Where? When? How? Want! That and all the stuff they announced at that 1st HMR display booth years ago. Bring it on, the SDF-1 bridge and VF launchers too while you're at it. I'd pay 2 years in adavance upfront if they want ... Anyway, just my 2 cents, don't bite my head off, and a lime green 4G would most definitely kick ass right?...right... Quote
Kinzoku VF Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Also, if you mix & match the 2 HMR VF-4G, you can have the 'proper' Flashback version.... I was starting to regret having paid upfront for it but NY are now sold out...(not that it means much with them), but they didn't add some more stocks at an inflated price as they usually do. Maybe closer to the release date...or tomorrow for ¥12k Quote
Mommar Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Kinzoku VF said: Reading some of the comments regarding the paint scheme for the upcoming VF-4....Macross lore aside, it looks fine to me, you can still customise the first one to get the 'proper' screen appearance scheme. Heck as far as HMR are concerned they would've released it in apple green, I would've preordered one anyway. Don't want the line to die and will support it as much as possible. Not many toys are fun to play with nowadays. Ex: got that Heavy Metal Action Tetsujin 28... sure it's a beauty, a 2kg + of die-cast insanity. Hands down the best toy I bought this year, but is it fun to 'play' with?. Same with Bandai's Macross Frontiers,Deltas, look good but don't bother transforming them more than 2/3 times, you'll end up with scratches & stress marks everywhere ....Good thing I hardly transform any of my 1/60 VF's. Sure HMR aren't perfect but for the price, you really can't go wrong. (If you followed the line since day one of course, now that they're all in scalper's hands it'll be more expensive for some to get the entire line new factory sealed) So even though Bandai are milking their molds, it's definitely not as bad as Arcadia's f'ckd up prices slammed onto every re-releases with tampo prints all over them. They just do that to stay afloat and pay their staff, otherwise, not sure they'd still be around considering their current price tags and limited 'new' pieces. What are you talking about? Their first release was already the proper Flashback scheme. Also, if you're constantly scratching and stressing your 31's then you're doing something wrong. Yes, companies make things to pay their staff and stay in business. Arcadia are not a giant like Bandai. Quote
Slave IV Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Kinzoku VF said: They just do that to stay afloat and pay their staff, otherwise, not sure they'd still be around Uh, that seems like a pretty reasonable thing for a company to do. Lol! Economies of scale! Quote
sharky Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Was focused on Star Wars Triple Force Friday this weekend, and I wasn't paying attention to the Roy VF-4 pre-orders. I usually try to go with HLJ as their prices are reasonable for the products and shipping and have a good pre-order policy in that it's easy to cancel it if I change my mind. I went with Amazon Japan on this one since HLJ is on Order Stop now for this. Amazon was just a little more than HLJ, but Amazon's shipping is always reasonable. Last time I got lucky with the original VF-4 and managed to snag one on HLJ when 1 popped into stock. Also, an FYI on Amazon Japan. Their pre-order policy on this particular item is that you can cancel a pre-order up to Jan 19, 2020 Edited October 8, 2019 by sharky Quote
Chronocidal Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Kinzoku VF said: Reading some of the comments regarding the paint scheme for the upcoming VF-4....Macross lore aside, it looks fine to me, you can still customise the first one to get the 'proper' screen appearance scheme. Heck as far as HMR are concerned they would've released it in apple green, I would've preordered one anyway. An apple green VF-4 would make an interesting Acid Storm crossover, actually. My personal issue with the paint scheme is that it's just not very pleasing to the eye. They tried to mimic some specific elements of Roy's original paint scheme, but copied them in a way that isn't complementary to the design. The colors don't bug me, but the way the fuselage pin-striping just ends bluntly does, and the dual-level yellow cap on the tail just looks off to me. I love the black wing stripes, but wish they had continued them all the way inboard of the tails, rather than painting the entire intake section. Again, it's just me, but it just looks like they were so busy checking off boxes on the "looks like a Roy paintscheme" list that they didn't consider whether it actually looks good. Messer's VF-1 was the same way.. they hit all the design cues... on a fighter design that doesn't compliment any of them, and just looks awkward. Like, imagine buying car body art meant for a Camaro, and applying it to a Mustang. Maybe it's a cool design... but nothing fits. Edited October 8, 2019 by Chronocidal Quote
sh9000 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 I wonder what the VF-4G packaging will look like. Quote
sh9000 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 7:47 PM, optimuspint said: We have a lot of destroid and valk stuff planned and are open to suggestions. It would be cool if you guys can make TV arm armor. I have 4 custom sets but wouldn’t mind some in stronger material. Quote
Convectuoso Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Just got this 3D printed Q-Rau to display with my HMRs. All details were painted by hand. More pics here: Quote
sh9000 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 That’s awesome @Convectuoso! I would want one printed by Plastic Cretins but the price would be high. Quote
Convectuoso Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Very cool! @Convectuoso Thanks 25 minutes ago, sh9000 said: That’s awesome @Convectuoso! I would want one printed by Plastic Cretins but the price would be high. Thanks Quote
DewPoint Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 (Pre-owned ITEM:B/BOX:B)[Bonus] HI-METAL R - VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Roy Focker Special) [Tamashii Web Shoten Exclusive](Released) Up on AmiAmi if anyone is interested. 15440 yen! Quote
jeniusornome Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 Jungle's got a discount monster: https://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/products/detail/298618 Quote
fenrir72 Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 18 hours ago, Convectuoso said: Just got this 3D printed Q-Rau to display with my HMRs. All details were painted by hand. More pics here: With working points of articulation? Quote
borgified Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 That's a deal on the Monster... Shipping to where you're located is going to be a killer as it's fairly heavy !! Quote
Convectuoso Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, fenrir72 said: We wanted to articulate it, but it wasn't possible. Quote
sh9000 Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 I might go that route for one because my custom VF-1A TV Max needs one. Quote
Convectuoso Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 I intend to buy the original 3D file so I can make some adjustments and articulate it using Revoltech joints Quote
Tober Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Convectuoso said: I intend to buy the original 3D file so I can make some adjustments and articulate it using Revoltech joints Is the STL for sale? I could maybe use a 1/48 as well. Quote
theraiden Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 9 hours ago, DewPoint said: (Pre-owned ITEM:B/BOX:B)[Bonus] HI-METAL R - VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Roy Focker Special) [Tamashii Web Shoten Exclusive](Released) Up on AmiAmi if anyone is interested. 15440 yen! Thanks for the tip, i snagged it Just wondering though, "ITEM B", do you think there's a chance of yellowing with B items? And also, they have another one even cheaper: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-019039-R 13,440 yen I missed that one until after i ordered the more expensive one :P Quote
sqidd Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, theraiden said: I missed that one until after i ordered the more expensive one :P Story of my life! Quote
sharky Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 It's back up on HLJ https://hlj.com/hi-metal-r-vf-4g-lightning-iii-bans58061 Quote
theraiden Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, sqidd said: Story of my life! Yup happens to me too often. Weren't you looking for a HMR Roy? Snag it Quote
seti88 Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 43 minutes ago, sqidd said: Story of my life! It happened to me during the Roy vf-4 preorder! But I cancelled the more expensive one and went with the cheaper order at N-Y. Thats a collectors life! Quote
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