Hi-Metal R

[Chronocidal]

You know, it's silly, but Bandai's color shenanigans can drive me bats sometimes.  Was just mixing and matching parts to get TV missiles on the TV VF-1S.. and the only ones that match are from the newest batch of armored VF-1Js.  None of the other TV missiles are that same bright white, because the original VF-1J was that light gray shade.  

Definitely wishing the TV VF-1S with super packs had packed in some of the original TV missiles.. but maybe that's a good reason to buy a spare Max 1A when it releases.  Have to see how the supply pans out.

It's like they've weaponized OCD as a sales strategy.  

[sh9000]

I put the grey missiles that come with the grey DYRL VF-1J Armored Valkyrie on my VF-1J Max and Milia.  The missiles that come with the first TV VF-1J Hikaru are no longer used since they have a pink tint to them.  I also put the white missiles from the TV VF-1J Armored Valkyrie Revival on my TV VF-1S.

[Chronocidal]

Yeah, the mixed and matched shades are getting a bit hilarious to sort out.  I never picked up the DYRL Armored 1J, so I don't think I have any of those gray TV missiles at all (and I still halfway hope we get a redone TV M&M).  The Brownie came with tan missiles, and the VF-1D came with none at all, with no hardpointed wings.  I might need to buy several extra Kakizakis just for the missiles and stands.

Then there's the oddball Messer crossover scheme.. which is almost the same shade as the new 1J and VF-1S?  They're slightly more blue, but definitely closer than the original stand-alone 1J release.  They're just missing the red paint, with a black stripe like the Yamato 1/60 TV missiles, instead.  It's all nonsense.  

[Big s]

5 hours ago, Pontus said:

Also, I'm very disappointed that none of the very few Kakizaki toys made this an included accessory. 

He never really got to fully enjoy the steak and you don’t get to either

[jvmacross]

7 hours ago, Pontus said:

.....speaking of, where the heck did they get steak on board the Macross, lol?  

 

[Duymon]

Did that red stand come with the Hikaru standalone? I got one at release and I don't recall getting one of those stands O_o

Edited June 2, 2023 by Duymon

[Chronocidal]

Nope, the red one is included in the Kakizaki release, along with his own stand.  

[Anasazi37]

1 hour ago, Chronocidal said:

Nope, the red one is included in the Kakizaki release, along with his own stand.  

...to encourage people to buy what Bandai thinks will be a less popular item? I hope it sells well, because I'd like to complete the squadron in 1/48, too. 

[derex3592]

Been swamped with work...Did I miss pre-orders for Max and Kaki???

[Froy]

Just now, derex3592 said:

Been swamped with work...Did I miss pre-orders for Max and Kaki???

2 weeks ago. Still available at Nin Nin and Hobby Genki.

Edited June 2, 2023 by Froy

[no3Ljm]

6 hours ago, derex3592 said:

Been swamped with work...Did I miss pre-orders for Max and Kaki???

Here you go:

https://hobby-genki.com/en/hi-metal-r/17698-hi-metal-r-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijyou-model-revival-ver-macross.html

https://hobby-genki.com/en/hi-metal-r/17699-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-use-macross.html

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/hi-metal-r/93132-hi-metal-r-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use-limited-edition-bandai-spirits-.html

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/hi-metal-r/93133-hi-metal-r-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use-limited-edition-bandai-spirits-.html

 

[derex3592]

Thanks @no3Ljm & @Froy - having a hard time pulling the trigger on these now though, I want to support HM-R all the way, but dang, that's basically what I paid for my Max and Kaki Yamato 1:60 Ver2's of these back in the day, which I still have and have customized on display.  Display space is becoming a huge issue for me these days as I'm sure it is with others around here... 

[Sanity is Optional]

19 minutes ago, derex3592 said:

Thanks @no3Ljm & @Froy - having a hard time pulling the trigger on these now though, I want to support HM-R all the way, but dang, that's basically what I paid for my Max and Kaki Yamato 1:60 Ver2's of these back in the day, which I still have and have customized on display.  Display space is becoming a huge issue for me these days as I'm sure it is with others around here... 

Adjust for inflation and exchange rates, and it's not quite as bad. Right now something selling for ¥20,000 only ends up at $145 on my CC statement.

[Chronocidal]

56 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Adjust for inflation and exchange rates, and it's not quite as bad. Right now something selling for ¥20,000 only ends up at $145 on my CC statement.

True enough, the exchange rate does help, but even then.. I think I got the Yamato Max and Kakizaki 1As for something like $50 a piece, because there was so little demand.

[Duymon]

firesale yamato V2 prices aren't my baseline for macross anymore

[Slave IV]

If space is an issue, even more reason to go with HM-R and box up those 1/60s.😉

[Big s]

26 minutes ago, Slave IV said:

If space is an issue, even more reason to go with HM-R and box up those 1/60s.😉

That’s the main reason I was into hmr to begin with. Lack of space and now I’ve got even less space.

[Slave IV]

34 minutes ago, Big s said:

That’s the main reason I was into hmr to begin with. Lack of space and now I’ve got even less space.

Shhhhh! No one has to talk about the fact that HMR being smaller and cheaper means they tempt you to buy even more of them!😆

[Chronocidal]

It's like that thing about buying reduced fat cookies, just so you can justify eating more of them.  

[seti88]

2 hours ago, Big s said:

That’s the main reason I was into hmr to begin with. Lack of space and now I’ve got even less space.

Get rid of the driveway/yard/pool/gazebo...😅

[seti88]

5 hours ago, derex3592 said:

Thanks @no3Ljm & @Froy - having a hard time pulling the trigger on these now though, I want to support HM-R all the way, but dang, that's basically what I paid for my Max and Kaki Yamato 1:60 Ver2's of these back in the day, which I still have and have customized on display.  Display space is becoming a huge issue for me these days as I'm sure it is with others around here... 

yeah dont talk abt inflation...this is called space-flation...

[MKT]

I know its HG licensed, but KC's whole Vermillion squadron can be had for real cheap. If I am not wrong, these are the levels of Yammie v2 fire sale prices a decade ago:

 

 

[treatment]

somebody nicely panel-lined their HMR VF-IJ Revival...

https://twitter.com/muko037/status/1663927049357234176

 

rescaled samnples::

before:

 

after:

 

 

[Chronocidal]

That is one thing I noticed new about the Armored VF-1J, they gave it a tiny bit more tampo printing to start.  Nothing spectacularly game-changing, but they added the 101 modex on the ventral fins.

The pilot definitely looks to be painted and molded at a higher level than the original stand-alone release as well.  They've gotten better over time.

[treatment]

HMR Armored VF-1J Revival pictorial at hacchaka:

https://hacchaka.net/archives/52095859.html

 

 

[sh9000]

From GokinPlus:

Prototype of Archi Stand for HMR.

[Stranger]

Just got my armored VF-1J in. What a figure.

Question: Anyone know any 3rd party folks out there who have made a "missiles firing" add on like some of the larger Armored figs have?

[sh9000]

1 hour ago, Stranger said:

Just got my armored VF-1J in. What a figure.

Question: Anyone know any 3rd party folks out there who have made a "missiles firing" add on like some of the larger Armored figs have?

Congrats.  If there is a 3rd party company that makes the effects then I'd also like to know.  I worked on some of my own a long time ago but never finished them.

[Lolicon]

On 6/3/2023 at 1:54 AM, treatment said:

somebody nicely panel-lined their HMR VF-IJ Revival...

https://twitter.com/muko037/status/1663927049357234176

 

rescaled samnples::

before:

 

after:

 

 

Looks much better with the extra detail. Now if only Bandai could make a correctly scaled pilot...

[Slave IV]

3 hours ago, Stranger said:

Just got my armored VF-1J in. What a figure.

Question: Anyone know any 3rd party folks out there who have made a "missiles firing" add on like some of the larger Armored figs have?

HMR did make Missile firing effects set but not specifically for the GBP. You could play it off with some positioning though. 
 

[MKT]

On 6/6/2023 at 1:13 PM, Slave IV said:

HMR did make Missile firing effects set but not specifically for the GBP. You could play it off with some positioning though. 
 

Never got tired of seeing the Monster with the other HMRs. It really puts the sizing & scale of everything else relative to it in perspective, pure awesomeness!

Now that the VF-0 is out, I'm wishing hard Bandai will also make HMR of the Monster from Macross Zero. Those claw-like hands are so cool. 

[505thAirborne]

Just arrived. 

 

[Slave IV]

3 hours ago, MKT said:

Never got tired of seeing the Monster with the other HMRs. It really puts the sizing & scale of everything else relative to it in perspective, pure awesomeness!

Now that the VF-0 is out, I'm wishing hard Bandai will also make HMR of the Monster from Macross Zero. Those claw-like hands are so cool. 

The HMR Monster is so badass! I'll take any other variations of it. It is an SOC level of quality piece.

[sh9000]

The Monster IS badass.  If I ever do a HMR display for SDC again, I'd display my 6 Monsters and all of my Destroids on ground level and all Valkyries in flight.

Edited June 8, 2023 by sh9000

[Ignacio Ocamica]

16 hours ago, 505thAirborne said:

Just arrived. 

 

Congrats!!! It's a great addition to the HMR collection. I was swooshing my VF-0S when I read your post.