Smut Peddler Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 Anybody notice that it's easy to get an MPC Rand VR-52T on eBay for $100 right now. Jeesh, that's a nice mark down... I thought I got a deal when I paid $150. Yea he was selling 20 of them, I grabbed up 4 Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 I don't understand why the Scott MPC now goes for megabucks, while the Rand MPC is dirt cheap. Both toys are engineering marvels and both had similar production runs. Do fans just really hate Rand? Quote
CoreyD Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 Probably the same reason that the Kakizaki vf1s are always the last to sell out... Quote
Smut Peddler Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 I just thought they would be nice for some custom ride armors Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 I don't think that's a fair comparison. The market is flooded with VF-1's of nearly every variation. Ride Armors are far more limited. I guess I'm just confused by New Generation/Mospeada fans lamenting the lack of quality merchandise, when quality merchandise is languishing on the shelves. Quote
EXO Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 These might have been the ones liquidated by Beagle and were "on a boat" for a while. I got the Scott's and Rey for about $100 at F&S when they first came out. But I also went ahead and bought the imports. I liked the box art and the head sculpts a lot more with those. Congrats SP. I guess you're ready. Quote
SuperSenpai Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) The Kakizaki VF-1 is more understandable because of the character (goofball/comic relief, gets killed off quickly) and color schemes. I always felt like he got the worst paint schemes in both TV and DYRL versions. But the Rand MP Cyclone is almost exactly the same as the Scott model. I think the only difference is the head sculpt, fabric color, and forearm pieces. And his character is far more crucial the the storyline of Mospeada than Kakizaki is to Macross. Edited March 14, 2013 by SuperSenpai Quote
CoreyD Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 I always got the feeling that the main hero toys were always more desirable than any of the supporting characters. Whatever works though, if Rand is a steal at $100, then go for it. Quote
Smut Peddler Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 If you compare the prices on that auction site, he sold his bundle for about $80 a piece cheaper than all the rest. His price was actually below retail. They have the volume 2 restocked at robotech.com atm, but I didnt want to buy it from them. Quote
SuperSenpai Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 Anybody notice that it's easy to get an MPC Rand VR-52T on eBay for $100 right now. Jeesh, that's a nice mark down... I thought I got a deal when I paid $150. That didn't last long. The two sellers listing it for $99 and $100 have marked it up to $120 and $150. Quote
Smut Peddler Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 These might have been the ones liquidated by Beagle and were "on a boat" for a while. I got the Scott's and Rey for about $100 at F&S when they first came out. But I also went ahead and bought the imports. I liked the box art and the head sculpts a lot more with those. Congrats SP. I guess you're ready. Oh I was already prepared . I saw that auction and decided to buy them up to make original customs out of in the future. I've seen tons of custom vf-1's, and own many myself, but have seen very few custom ride armors. I'm sure there are plenty out there, I just have not seen them myself. Quote
coronadlux Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 i was looking for a green one but luck would have it that i found it in red. I am going to restore one and customize the other one. Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 These might have been the ones liquidated by Beagle and were "on a boat" for a while. That actually makes a lot of sense. I was wondering how the RT.com store was able to restock Rand after the toy had been out of production for so long. With all these "new" Rands hitting the market, it might be time to release some more bazookas and saddlebags. Just sayin. Quote
EXO Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Saddlebags have been available for a while now. I just caught up with all the painted ones. Was way behind for a while. Quote
bernard21 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Here are some Alphas!!! Edited March 15, 2013 by bernard21 Quote
CoryHolmes Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Does anyone have any decent fanart of the New Generation / Mospeada? All the stuff I've found is of middling quality. Quote
SuperSenpai Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Seriously? Almost $10,000 for an original Beagle Rey type ride armor??? http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001U3Y2M8/ref=sr_1_12_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1363403954&sr=8-12&keywords=robotech+cyclone&condition=new Quote
derex3592 Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 If anybody's interested BBTS has Toynami Beta's on clearance for $99. I picked up a green one as it was the cheapest I've seen one in a good long while and it was the last of the 3 I was missing! Quote
Hoptimus Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 That is good deal. I got the Red one on Amazon a few months back for $80! Quote
VF5SS Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Shapeways just rejected my Legioss hand design again. Gaaaaaaaaaaaaah. Quote
EXO Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Welcome to my nightmare 8 months ago... http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35759 Hopefully you're not spending money buying the prototypes over and over and then they reject you once you made all the necessary corrections. Then they'l reject the sale when the customers start buying even though they finally let you print it for yourself. I have a bunch of the left hand samples but none of the right hands because I didn't see the point of printing both sides until the project was done. Once I realized the project was costing way more than it was worth I eventually abandoned it. The design obviously worked but Shapeways had too many issues to deal with. Quote
Sandman Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Seriously? Almost $10,000 for an original Beagle Rey type ride armor??? http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001U3Y2M8/ref=sr_1_12_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1363403954&sr=8-12&keywords=robotech+cyclone&condition=new Yeah ridiculous. I 'm not sure what's going on with amazon and it's price gouging. Even Amazon itself is doing it. My wife bought a rocking chair and the price immediately went up $50. Quote
derex3592 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 That is good deal. I got the Red one on Amazon a few months back for $80! same here! Quote
RD Blade Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 It just got back and left again. You missed it. Quote
coronadlux Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 It just got back and left again. You missed it. I was getting fired up again. I line the ride armor and do agree that different variations are needed. Color schemes and all. I can't imagine someone fighting in the jungles, deserts and all without some camo paint to try and hide themselves. Quote
Smut Peddler Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Welcome to my nightmare 8 months ago... http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35759 Hopefully you're not spending money buying the prototypes over and over and then they reject you once you made all the necessary corrections. Then they'l reject the sale when the customers start buying even though they finally let you print it for yourself. I have a bunch of the left hand samples but none of the right hands because I didn't see the point of printing both sides until the project was done. Once I realized the project was costing way more than it was worth I eventually abandoned it. The design obviously worked but Shapeways had too many issues to deal with. I wanted a couple dozen of those hands =/ Quote
EXO Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 me too... the toynami hands might be doable still. Not as much articulation. Maybe I can make mine as soon as a new and better material appears or gets lower in price. Quote
VF5SS Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I got my order to go through! I'll let you guys know the results. Quote
jvmacross Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/158056550 Not a Mospeada fan personally...but maybe one of you may be interested.... Quote
blackconvoy_D01 Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) God I miss all of my MOSPEADA collection. Edited March 23, 2013 by blackconvoy_D01 Quote
derex3592 Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Got my green Beta yesterday. Got him stickered up and panel lined today. Kind of sad....probably the last Mospeada toy that will go into my collection. Nothing else on the horizon. :-( (figs ....mostly still unpainted. ....by EXO) Edited March 23, 2013 by derex3592 Quote
DarrinG Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 Nice idea to use the front cap to cover the top opening on the connection bar in resting bomber mode. Looks great panel lined and stickered, nice work... Quote
RD Blade Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 What the eff? They both have an hourglass figure. Quote
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