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Question for you guys who has the detolf display case. Do you guys put a lock on it? So people can't open it while you not there or little kids from taking the toys out?

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Keep in mind that you should carry the key for those locks with you all the time.

Kids tend to get really creative when they want to get something they can't have.

Also do you fixate your cabinets somewhere so they can't be knocked down?

I saw some pictures here in the forum where some shelfs broke down and all the Valkyries on it broke.

And I assume when you life in CA earthquakes are a constant thread to your collection.

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Yes here are my locks, got rid of my crappy chain i used to use. sorry for the crappy pics using my ipad.

Those are custom lock on the ikea detolf? How much those cost?

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Those are custom lock on the ikea detolf? How much those cost?

you can get those universal locks at Ace hardware.

I go for the Lock on the whole room/dead bolt approach myself.

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They are called Chrome No drill glass door lock from CRL found them on amazon, but the web site is www.crlaurence.com . It's better to call them and order them because when I ordered them from amazon I asked for 6 keyed the same but got different keys, but their customer service is great and I got all the locks replaced so now keyed a liked. Each lock comes it 2 keys, I keep one key on my key chain.. The price when I bought them where a bout 6-7 bucks, but I think the price went up .(haven't checked).

They come with that strong 3m tape on the back so it's easy to install.

Edit: could not find them on the crl website but here's the amazon page, and them seem to be the same price.

http://www.amazon.com/CRL-Chrome-No-Drill-Showcase-Lock/dp/B000KZYMMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361823890&sr=8-1&keywords=Crl+no+drill+glass+lock

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and just got my VF-11 today! apparently a couple more are coming tomorrow. Gotta love getting stuff in the mail!


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side note- the lower heat shield is a pain in the ass!
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The Detolfs have a ~1/4" (6.35 mm) gap all the way around the door, so dust does get in and will accumulate on the shelves and whatever is no them, but at a significantly reduced rate compared to having your stuff sitting out in the open.

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The joys of living alone. You never have to worry about someone disturbing your stuff.

are the locks mainly to keep kids and friends out?

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Finally got some Gundam stands for my 1/72 valks :D

I Don't care what anyone says. The 1/48 with Stealth Strike packs is still boss.

Also, that 1/72 super 25S? It only looks solid because I freaking glued it together in fighter mode :p Thing is a floppy nightmare otherwise :(

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Finally got some Gundam stands for my 1/72 valks :D

I Don't care what anyone says. The 1/48 with Stealth Strike packs is still boss.

Also, that 1/72 super 25S? It only looks solid because I freaking glued it together in fighter mode :p Thing is a floppy nightmare otherwise :(

It really is! I roll with a Focker in stealth packs myself. Looks perfect :)
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Finally got some Gundam stands for my 1/72 valks :D

I Don't care what anyone says. The 1/48 with Stealth Strike packs is still boss.

Also, that 1/72 super 25S? It only looks solid because I freaking glued it together in fighter mode :p Thing is a floppy nightmare otherwise :(

Yes i would agree. I'm a huge fan of the 1/48 scale valks. :)

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Here is the first few bits of my collection, after 3 years in the cupboard waiting for a proper cabinet here they are :D

After watching Macross Frontier I decided to start collecting again, I am currently waiting to get the following:

Yamato VF-1S 1/60 TV edition
Bandai Alto EX-GEAR
Cheryl Nome
Klan Klan, (a big one?)

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Shaorin....I'm glad to see the HCM is still doing well. I actually just got my hands on a version 2 Hikaru.

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Shaorin....I'm glad to see the HCM is still doing well. I actually just got my hands on a version 2 Hikaru.

it's had a couple issues, but i've fixed them successfully.

if the thing had die-cast hinges for the tail fins and "backpack" linkage, i'd think it virtually indestructible.

as it stands, it holds up to ginger handling just fine.

that said, anyone interested in the full set of used parts sprues + the two styrofoam blocks for their own incomplete HCM?

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=38609

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Shaorin...out of all of the VF-1s I have, that is the last line to be had. Well done...and it's still white.

It's certainly the whitest (Macross or non-Macross) HCM I've ever seen. Hopefully it stays that way.

Is the HCM Valkyrie still highly prized by Macross fans? Before Yamato, it was kinda like the holy grail of Macross toys.

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