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I really wish more magnetic gimmicks were used on toys...It took until the recent DC Mazinger for them to finally use a magnet for the pilder but then they didn't do the same for the Metal Build Mazinger.

Someone added magnets to theirs and there is a video posted somewhere in this thread. It was cool.

Love it! The tin and all soft foam packaging are a nice added touch of premium for this product.

Some unique display setups. Cool!

Welcome to the club. Macross toy collecting is the most satisfying toy collecting I do. All the pieces are uniquely charming. If you never had one or don’t currently, I recommend you also acquire a 1/55 VF-1. Any release or variation will do, you just need to experience that toy and always have one on hand.

Lol, Hot Wheels have saved me from coming home empty on toy runs more times than I can count.

Nice haul and especially nice cover!

It’s definitely great to see @Kuma Style into Valks and being blessed with his pictures here.

Just opened my DX VF-1J No time to mess with it but spot checked and looks all good to me. No cracks, nosecone, wing and leg flaps all tight (Leg flaps move easily but not floppy at all). I think the only thing left to check is the waist connection and wing folding evenly. I'm not worried about it and all looks good to me. Lovely Valk!

Haha, I don’t see what the problem is? They seem to pack very securely with a generous amount of bubble wrap.

Always great to hear about fellow Macross fans rediscover their love for one of the best anime series ever made. And it’s also nice and expensive to realize all the products made for it. Welcome and you have a great start at your collection already. Thanks for sharing!

I think you are mistaken about the order period for TWEs. Most TWE products are available for months and NY typically has them open at original price until about a month before release. The 31A orders closed early, which is how I missed out on it at NY. Notice the 31F Lil Draken TWE set which is due at the end of the month is still available as well as the DX VF-1 Missile set.

Cool!

It’s the Russians trying to manipulate the forums!

No idea, I get a lot of random downvotes too and pretty much just chuckle about it. I tried to make a post about it in the feedback section for owners to fix the feature but I don't think anyone was paying attention.