twich Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 I wonder if this will be the first of the official Bandai Macross DX toys that gets released to places like the US. I know that BBTS had a VFG Klan Klan VF-25G model that went up for pre-order, I wonder if we will get this at places like BBTS. We are supposed to get more information on this on 5/21/21, which, I think it is that day in Japan right now...... Twich Quote
Chronocidal Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, borgified said: No love for @Xigfrid anymore and you guys can say "Good Bye" to his Shapeways version since you want the official speaker and waste another 23k yen down the toilet for another copy of Hayate's 31j? Fine by me if you guys want to burn money away as its your desire. No slight against Xigfrid and his designs because they are amazing, but the material Shapeways uses is a royal pain in the backside. I'm not going to buy another VF-31 anyhow. If I was that interested in the pod, I'd have a full set of the Shapeways ones already. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 I’ll probably be skipping this release, wake me up when we get the new 31 models and super packs from the upcoming movie. Quote
twich Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) If I am understanding Google Translate correctly, looks to be up for pre-order on June 3rd, 2021 with October 2021 release https://tamashii.jp/item/13624/ 23,100 yen with tax included 22,000 yen without tax Says general store release ( I think, as per Google Translate) Twich Edited May 21, 2021 by twich added price Quote
Scyla Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 So I want the speaker pod and not another VF-31J. Hope they will do a TWE set with all the speaker pods for the Chaos team. I would buy that. Won’t buy this… …or do I? Quote
Darotower Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Scyla said: So I want the speaker pod and not another VF-31J. Hope they will do a TWE set with all the speaker pods for the Chaos team. I would buy that. Won’t buy this… …or do I? Same here! I won't buy the whole squadron again just for the new speaker pod...an easy pass for me Quote
seti88 Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Scyla said: So I want the speaker pod and not another VF-31J. Hope they will do a TWE set with all the speaker pods for the Chaos team. I would buy that. Won’t buy this… …or do I? You did not just put that impulse thot in my head to buy. No No No... Edited May 21, 2021 by seti88 Quote
Scyla Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, seti88 said: You did not just put that impulse thot in my head to buy. No No No... Quote
Mommar Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 7 hours ago, borgified said: No love for @Xigfrid anymore and you guys can say "Good Bye" to his Shapeways version since you want the official speaker and waste another 23k yen down the toilet for another copy of Hayate's 31j? Fine by me if you guys want to burn money away as its your desire. What are you on about? Nearly everybody here has said “wtf, pass.” Very few are actually interested. Quote
Bolt Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: For those that need that extra , non lethal bling... Quote
borgified Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Mommar said: What are you on about? Nearly everybody here has said “wtf, pass.” Very few are actually interested. Wasting money on another Hayate 31j to get the "Legit" speaker pod and not supporting or buddy @Xigfrid in his version. Quote
Mommar Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, borgified said: Wasting money on another Hayate 31j to get the "Legit" speaker pod and not supporting or buddy @Xigfrid in his version. This did not answer my question. Quote
borgified Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 How can I put this correctly... Bandai not doing proper marketing research in the Macross line as they often toss in stuff and hopefully it sells. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 The speaker pod that @Xigfrid put together is impressive. For anyone who wants to compare it to what Bandai just announced: https://www.shapeways.com/product/B4G3KZA6F/dx-speaker-pod-part-1-2 https://www.shapeways.com/product/BXW2JGLG3/dx-speaker-fud-details-part-2-2 It comes in two parts, most likely due to the difference in materials used for printing the larger and smaller pieces. $46.26 plus tax and shipping. Then you have to prep and paint everything.... Quote
Chronocidal Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said: Then you have to prep and paint everything.... My general apathy toward the speaker pod aside, this is pretty much why I haven't gotten one. Shapeways prints are not even remotely easy to work with. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: My general apathy toward the speaker pod aside, this is pretty much why I haven't gotten one. Shapeways prints are not even remotely easy to work with. Same here. I purchased the ghost x-9 from valhary but IDK if it will ever be assembled lol Edited May 21, 2021 by spacemanoeuvres wrods Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 I really like supporting items when original, but once they become official merchandise I definitely go official. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 4 hours ago, borgified said: Wasting money on another Hayate 31j to get the "Legit" speaker pod and not supporting or buddy @Xigfrid in his version. Before anything else, please don't get me wrong here. But I'm pretty sure that you're aware that this is not about not supporting our very own @Xigfrid's, right? And I'm also sure that he's very much aware about this Bandai business practice 100%. You can't stop Bandai for making one. After all this is Bandai's property not his. They are entitled to produce their own Speaker Pods. Xigfrid's on the other hand is helping us collectors who wants 'this' and 'that' so badly just because it wasn't there in the beginning. He's giving us options. Options that our heart's desires. This upcoming Hayate release is actually good for those who missed the initial run or it's for those who's just starting collecting Macross. Now if that someone who already have the first release and still wants to add another one for their collection, then good for that person because this time it comes with a Speaker Pod. Lastly, it's not just the Speaker Pod that Xigfrid has made. You don't want the Speaker Pod? Then maybe the VF-31 Strike Cannon Pod is for you. He also has lots of missiles and pylons for your 31's needs that Bandai hasn't made yet. Like I said, options. Quote
borgified Posted May 22, 2021 Posted May 22, 2021 I know that Xiggy is a 3rd party option for those that want to fill in the gaps @no3Ljm or can't have the real deal so there's another offering. That speaking I still haven't used the Shapeways version of the Yammie V.1 shoulder replacement parts as I did get it. Going to have to get a Dremel tool set to futz with it to get it working for my purposes. Quote
Alex GS Posted May 22, 2021 Posted May 22, 2021 probably the only reason I would try to buy this release it would be just to have a brand new VF 31j , already got one used from a fellow member here in the forums some years ago. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 22, 2021 Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) I posted this in the Zettai Live Movie section. Arad’s 31 is going to be featured in Messer’s color in the upcoming movie. Edited May 23, 2021 by no3Ljm Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 22, 2021 Posted May 22, 2021 I would absolutely be down for that. Quote
Chronocidal Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) Kind of hate that I feel this way, but it seems like the more I see of that design, the less I like it. Just looks.. too similar to really be different, and the differences I'm seeing I don't think are improvements to the original design. Much as I like the idea of more pods, making a new one that just gives the plane a giant stinger tail doesn't feel like an upgrade. I wouldn't mind seeing more pics of just the naked fighter, though. I don't think the packs are doing it any favors. Edited May 23, 2021 by Chronocidal Quote
dur Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 Wow, I'm in love with that 31s color scheme. I actually prefer the new super pack configuration too, but to each his own. I thought I wasn't going to buy anymore VF-31's, but if this or another 31A come out I retract my previous commitment Quote
borgified Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 I'm in for Arad's new 31, however not sure if I want the Supers. Still waiting for Chucky's Supers to get made... Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 10:13 PM, borgified said: No love for @Xigfrid anymore and you guys can say "Good Bye" to his Shapeways version since you want the official speaker and waste another 23k yen down the toilet for another copy of Hayate's 31j? Fine by me if you guys want to burn money away as its your desire. I can live with my choices. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: I posted this in the Zettai Live Movie section. Arad’s 31 is going to be featured in Messer’s color in the upcoming movie. Hopefully this gets a DX release. I dig the scheme and armaments. Quote
enphily Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Chronocidal said: Kind of hate that I feel this way, but it seems like the more I see of that design, the less I like it. I don't like new wings at all. I wanted Kairos, not another Hs Draken. But it's all good for me, cause easy pass for all of these Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 This new design of course influenced by the need to tap into the Arad 01 31A mania. Am liking it overall though Now......*wonders if we get a new armored parts* too. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, seti88 said: This new design of course influenced by the need to tap into the Arad 01 31A mania. Am liking it overall though Now......*wonders if we get a new armored parts* too. Oooof. Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) hahaha! 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Oooof. LOL! dont worry, after many macross PO madness Macross folks develop wallets with steel nuts.... Edited May 23, 2021 by seti88 Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 11 hours ago, seti88 said: hahaha! LOL! dont worry, after many macross PO madness Macross folks develop wallets with steel nuts.... Hahaha! Btw, is it just me or they’re running out of new designs and transforming sequence? Or they’re just saving it for the next series? Assuming there will be another one. Quote
F360 Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 So it been a couple of days now that we know a new VF-31 item is going up for preorder on 06-03-21 1600 JST over the counter/standard release.. "Movie version VF-31J Siegfried (Hayate Immelman machine) [Fold projection unit equipment" https://tamashii.jp/item/13624/ With the new posting method, when should we stop talking about preorder here and start talking about the preoder on the PO thread that is mixed with the GBP armor set /GBP Hikaru combo and soon to be mixed with any reopening of the VF-1D? I will most likely go for 1 on preorder night just to have a official "fold projection unit" Quote
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