Sam Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 11 hours ago, tekering said: Actually, I think this Minmay figure is far better... ...but it's not Robotech. I'm looking forward to pre-ordering Rick as well. lol i should have been more specific, best 'action' figure of her =-) I wish they put them both up at the same time, as I fear that if MM doesn't sell well enough they might not do the Rick!
tekering Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Sam said: lol i should have been more specific, best 'action' figure of her =-) Sadly, there's little competition there. I think it's a shrewd choice, encouraging us to order Minmei because we want the Rick figure produced. Minmei would undoubtedly not sell as well if it were the other way around, nor would sales be as high if they'd bundled them together and charged nearly $100...
no3Ljm Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 13 hours ago, tekering said: No need to search online, the so-called "recycle shops" here are full of 'em. Removing the cap simply requires some heating with a hair dryer, so the vinyl's soft enough for the glue to separate. It only leaves a small notch in the top of Minmay's head, which is easily puttied and painted over if you're so inclined... I simply haven't bothered yet. It's more CR Fever than Mikimoto, but it's still the best Minmay face I've seen on a figure. Hey Tekering. Thanks for this. Really appreciate it. Will probably do the same soon. Also, does the head separates from the base of the neck or from the base of the head?
tekering Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 Neither, really. The skin tones are a perfect match, so it doesn't really matter where you cut it... so long as your cuts are in a consistent place on both figures, of course. I just cut at the base of the neck, where a neck joint usually appears on an articulated figure.
no3Ljm Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 12 hours ago, tekering said: Neither, really. The skin tones are a perfect match, so it doesn't really matter where you cut it... so long as your cuts are in a consistent place on both figures, of course. I just cut at the base of the neck, where a neck joint usually appears on an articulated figure. Thanks sir! Once I'm ready to do the same, hope it's ok to bother you when I have questions on customizing it.
Convectuoso Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 I just got this on an email from Kitz Concept: "We are sorry to advise that we will postpone the available date of the Veritech Fighter to July, 2018. " That's referring to the 1/72 VF-1S
M'Kyuun Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Unless they do an Elint, I doubt I'll bite on their 1/72. By all appearances, though, it looks pretty good so far, but I think I'd wait for the inevitable reviews before committing. I'm not into collecting character figs, but I have to say I think KC did a nice job on their Minmei.
Mechapilot77 Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 FWIW there will be a fast pack set. For those that already perordered the 1/72 VF-1 it'll be an additional ~$50 (total of ~$140 including shipping vs. projected MSRP or ~$170) It will have the UN Spacy kite logo (this is robotech not dyrl). they have not decided whether those that order both will get it "all in on box" gift set style or just packed in as another box in the shipment). oh the fast packs will have LED lights as per so far the one photo on their main website.
jenius Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I added on the fast pack. The delay was not unexpected. I wonder if it will be at Comic Con probably not since they didn't go last year.
SuperDimensionalDave Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 Man I wish this thing would release already. It's not like I don't have enough Valks. I have too many probably but it's exciting to get a new Valk from new company. Like the rest of the planet I think the Arcadia/Yamato 1/60 V2 is as good as it gets overall, still each one you buy you basically know what you're getting. Same Valk, engineering etc. Just diff markings colors and maybe accessories. A new product in a different scale from new company just has me all excited. It's completely new and handling will be a 100% fresh and new experience. It's been a long time since I've had that experience opening a VF. I imagine if it turns out to be a crap flawed product my disappointment will be overwhelming lol.
F360 Posted April 1, 2018 Posted April 1, 2018 1:72 VF-1S ROY FOKKER WITH FAST PACK ARMOUR $152.90 https://kitzconcept.hk/1-72-scale-vf-1-fighters-122.html
no3Ljm Posted April 1, 2018 Posted April 1, 2018 The counter vernier nozzle besides the intakes are still wrong when in Gerwalk mode.
eggy99 Posted April 1, 2018 Posted April 1, 2018 Good observation! I wonder how they got that wrong?... They should make the SUPER pack version Rick Hunter instead of Roy.
sh9000 Posted April 2, 2018 Posted April 2, 2018 If I were to get a 1/72 VF-1 it would probably just be one because then I’d want variants, Regults, Destroids, etc and they might not all be released.
Mechapilot77 Posted April 2, 2018 Posted April 2, 2018 ok i gotta add those packs now! looking nice if a little too blue
no3Ljm Posted April 24, 2018 Posted April 24, 2018 Toynami's Robotech 4.25" figures are now available for preordering at BBTS. Each figure sold as $13.99. A set of 5 costs $59.99. Good luck! http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Brand=492
glane21 Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 Is this the same company as Kid Robot? I received a UPS notice and tracker of a delivery from Kid Robot but i didn’t order anything from them. Wondering if it’s the Minmay figure that I did preorder.
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 6, 2018 Posted May 6, 2018 I have to admit, I do like that the Fast Packs include LED lights for the main engines and maneuvering thrusters. Also that the VF-1S come with a stand. 1/72 scale, huh? Ugh... not another form factor. *Sigh*
Stampeed Valkyrie Posted June 7, 2018 Posted June 7, 2018 Just an FYI.. I reached out to Kitz Concepts awhile back inquiring about any additional releases of the TV Fokker 1S SD valk.. They kept telling me soon.. Well I just got a response saying that they should be putting it out again in Q3 2018.. Its the only SD Valk I have not been able to snag.. when it pops on ebay it's waaaaaay overpriced.
jvmacross Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Stampeed Valkyrie said: Just an FYI.. I reached out to Kitz Concepts awhile back inquiring about any additional releases of the TV Fokker 1S SD valk.. They kept telling me soon.. Well I just got a response saying that they should be putting it out again in Q3 2018.. Its the only SD Valk I have not been able to snag.. when it pops on ebay it's waaaaaay overpriced. I felt a great disturbance in the Market Price for the KC SD VF-1S, as if millions of toilets suddenly flushed in terror and were suddenly silenced.....
sh9000 Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 On 3/18/2018 at 3:25 PM, Convectuoso said: I pre-ordered 2 Minmay figures. I’m thinking about ordering another Minmay.
ScrambledValkyrie Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 20 hours ago, Stampeed Valkyrie said: Just an FYI.. I reached out to Kitz Concepts awhile back inquiring about any additional releases of the TV Fokker 1S SD valk.. They kept telling me soon.. Well I just got a response saying that they should be putting it out again in Q3 2018.. Its the only SD Valk I have not been able to snag.. when it pops on ebay it's waaaaaay overpriced. Wait, there was a TV version of the SD Fokker 1S? I thought it was just a movie version.
jenius Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 The TV version was the one year anniversary, has a Rick pilot and super parts.
jvmacross Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 Think KC now only makes licensed TV "Robotech" stuff.... Think there was a bootleg SD VF-1A DYRL at some point before they received the HG license.
jvmacross Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 Hikaru's looking great...in for 2....hope they sell well so we can get more characters....
sh9000 Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 Ready to preorder. Feature of Rick’s helmet. https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2098772587045791&id=1709546309301756
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