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Ordered one from Okini-land about a week ago, total US$399 with DHL Express. It arrived in 3 days from Japan to US. Happy customer

I would like Brandi to release Robot Spirits for Macross (non-transformable is ok), which it's similar to current Gundam series. Indeed, they are not as good as metal but the price is highly affordable and joints are very flexible.

On 10/8/2021 at 11:09 AM, jenius said:

I'm with you! Definitely a store of last resort and hopefully not the next NY. 

Me 3 here, they do not care their business. Last reply from one of the members said, they are moving the warehouse causing the delay - what a shame to choose the "right" time and piss off customers

Hi team-mates.

Any words from Nin-Nin game for shipment?

Thanks.

58 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said:

MSRP, without domestic tax, is ¥30,000. For where we are in the PO process right now, ¥39,000 isn't a terrible price. Secondary market prices for DX valks are regularly that much higher than MSRP. If you're looking to pay less than that, your best option is to wait until right before the release date. Some stores might list a few extras at MSRP, but it's more likely that scalpers will start off-loading inventory at lower prices than what you see on Amazon and Yahoo for POs right now. You should also see decent prices on the secondary market at the time of release and for a little while afterwards, if the current pattern holds. How decent, I don't know, but probably not as high as ¥39,000--at least initially. Eventually, the secondary market price will probably reach ¥39,000. Could it go higher, like with the original Hikaru 1J or the Arad 31S? Maybe. It's a gamble either way.

Thank you so much for the others and your comments. I probably just order from Nin-Nin game because not much time to keep eye on. 

18 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Nin-Nin is ok. I bought and preordered some stuff before from them. Not sure what other members would say.  

But Nin-Nin is somehow asking for full payment on this one, correct? Is Nin-Nin the only one who has this on preorder still?

 

Based on the links from JVM, only Nin-Nin-Game has open to pre-order, the rest of them seemed no stock. It is about 39K for combo, do you know any others shop cheaper for the combo? Thanks.

27 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

You can do the Takatoku approach.

OMG! Love Bandai more

Where is the best place to order the whole set of VF-1J and its GBP armor? Is Nin-Nin-Game ok?

Thanks

34 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

There is also an Armored VF-1A that makes a brief appearance in Ep 27....

good catch my friend. It is not noticeable, very cool! Thanks. 

21 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

No love for the Armored VF-1D?....

 

Love all, but cannot spend too much . My thought is, Bandai could sell different "heads", after wearing the GBP armor, except for the number on chest, color, they look the same

16 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Yup. It's only VF-1J who gets to wear the GBP in the anime and movie. The rest are artworks from the model kits back in the 80's.

 

Wow, thank you so much for your clarification and pictures. I recalled seeing some of these boxes when I was a kid in model shops. 

I heard that the last VF-1J release with a "01" error, not sure Bandai will fix it in this new version or not??

Thanks.

Hi Macross fans,

In Macross movie(s) or TV, I only recalled VF-1J with GBP, but not the VF-1S (Roy) GBP?? I saw VF-1S GBP in black and yellow. 

Please help to recall and verify.

Thanks.

Ben

Anyone know when the similar GBP for VF-1S will be released? I am looking for that!

Thank you.

I am interested to the 1/72 and the HMR, and probably to order one of these (in MSRP). 

Never in toy show, are those toys allowed visitors to try (all in case)? 

Thanks for your sharing.

Ben

Hi everyone,

Love my DX VF-1S. My previous Macross toy was Bandai, plastic and transform-able kit few decades ago. This DX is so much better than plastic (very scary to make the first transformation, it created crack sounds

I have a thought and not sure anyone had done it before or not. Is it possible to modify the DX and add LED, say inside the head skull and light up the 'eye'? It could be pretty cool.

If not, any thought about Grow-in-the-dark paint?

Just my 2 cents.

Ben

5 hours ago, vladykins said:

But if you collect 1/72 scale planes, the Kitzconcepts in 1/72 might work best. Plus there aren't a bunch to get caught up in.

Good idea. I also have a thought if Bandai considers it. I have 3-4 Gundam Robot Spirits, they made with plastic but pretty details and highly flex in joints. Most of them cost about $30 - $50. I do not need it transformable, but giving the same quality as Gundam series then I am happy - my dream  

On 12/10/2020 at 9:39 AM, vladykins said:

The DX toys are large and well-made, perfect transformation, etc. HMR toys, due to the smaller size and cost point, have some sacrifices, like swapping out the heatshield for the cockpit glass and the lack of integral landing gear (which are pop-in pieces instead). But the HMRs are decent quality for their size, unlike the Toynami 1/100 garbage that falls apart when you just look at it.

The stars of the HMR line are the destroids and enemy mechs more than the VFs. The Monster is BEAUTIFUL. Given I didn't want to collect a different scale (since I already had 1/48, 1/55, and 1/60 toys), I hesitated on getting into HMR. I told myself I'd *only* get the Monster. It was so incredible that I had to get a Defender and Spartan to go with it. And a Glaug. And some Regults. I finally bit the bullet and got the Messer Memorial Vf-1S because at least it was a different color scheme from everything else I had. Next thing I knew I went from this:

 

to this:



to finally this:

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your time to share your collection. I stared similar situation in my airplane collection. Told myself just to buy F-14 Jolly Rogers only (because of Macross Roy ), then I ended up with over 800 boxes of airplanes, and now selling them off. The GBPs on the top shelf look awesome! I hope Bandai will do the part set GBP for the DX VF-1S, probably with those missiles firing (like the Robot Spirits concept) as option. 

Ben

On 12/9/2020 at 10:46 PM, no3Ljm said:

It's really hard to compare DX with HMR. Because they were not made the same. HMR is not a smaller scale version of a DX figure.

Regarding your question, whether it's DX or HMR, some will have loose joints just right out of the box.

The best one to compare the DX Valks is with the Arcadia/Yamato released Valks. Or if your concern is mostly on the joints and tightness of it, you can somehow compare it with Metal Builds.

HMR figures on the other hand, is best to compare it with the previous HM VF-1's or with Toynami's 1/100. When the joints get loosen up, it's simple to have it fix. Whereas with DX, not all of it can be open up without the possibility of breaking or cracking some parts if you want to tighten up the joints.

The best way to describe this actually, is that HMR is for playing while DX is for collecting.

If you have extra money, why not buy both and enjoy? DX to display and HMR to play with. 

 

My problem is not much to spend . I collected diecast airplanes which it maybe more easy to decide what scale to start from (1/72), it is similar theory to HMR (higher variety) vs DX (fewer). I am happy with my DX and it has very high profile and standard. For myself, I think, probably just stick with 1-2 DX is enough. I will try to find a way to physically try a HMR on hands, probably the best is going to Toy show. Thanks for your sharing.

Ben 

6 hours ago, jvmacross said:

HMR = smaller (1/100-ish) vs DX larger (1/48-ish)

HMR = lower cost (generally, especially during the PO phase, MSRP are lower for VF's)  vs  DX = higher cost (higher MSRPs, can be much higher after release)

HMR = higher variety (you can get VF's, enemy mechs, destroids)  vs DX less variety (at this point and most likely in the future, you can only get VF's..we may get a VT and VE, but doubtful we will ever get enemy mechs or Destroids at the current scale)

HMR = less detailed (such as less articulation, gimmicks and tampo)  vs DX = more detailed (such as more articulation, gimmicks and tampo)

I am sure there are other differences, but these are the main ones....it really boils down to what you want to get out of your collection. 

Do you want the best "current" version of a PT VF-1 toy?  Do you value having as many mecha represented in your collection in the same "scale"?  Is cost a factor or are you rich beyond the dreams of Avarice?  Do you need to catch 'em all? 

 

 

Appreciated for your comment. It is true that HMR has higher variety, and this is one of the reasons I wanted to know more about this HMR. 

For HMR, in term of quality (such as the joint tightness, gap, parts fitness etc...), is it closed to DX? Maybe use the DX vs HMR VF-1S?

Thanks.

7 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

For FAQ like this, it's best that you post this in the TOYS FAQ thread below since we have individual thread for DX 1/48 and Hi-Metal R 1/100.

 

 

To answer your question, feel free to browse our own @jenius on his Scorched Earth Toys website for reviews. You fill find mostly there.

http://www.anymoon.com/blog/

VF-1 DX Chogokin - http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=12016

VF-1 Hi-Metal R - http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=8199

 

 

 

Wow, many info and I will read those links. Thank you. 

Hi, 

I loved so much my DX Chogokin VF-1S (Roy) bought from eBay. DHL shipping speed is crazy FAST! From Japan to US, take about 2 days.

At this moment, I stick on Bandai (brain-wash during kid era) toys. Could someone comments about the differences between the Hi-Metal (1/72?) vs DX (1/48)? I know the DX has more details, but the Hi-M could be cheaper with more accessories?? Pro and con, or something can share. Your comments could help me or others to make future buy decisions. 

Thank you.

Ben

Thanks to let me know.

Hi,

New here for few days. I am pretty much like you guys during in kid era, love Gundam, Macross and anime. Recently, just bought the Roy VF-1S.

I have several Gundam. Robot Spirits from Bandai. They are probably in 1/144 scale. Most of these figures are pretty good, highly flexible joints for different postures. Although they are plastic, they cost about $20-40 range, pretty reasonable. 

I really would like Bandai to consider a new line for the Macross. It does not require transformable, at least with detail levels as they do to the current Gundam series. Hope my dream will come true 

Ben

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New here and trying to buy the 2021-4 weapon set. Could you please let me know which one is more reliable? 

1. Hobby Genki https://hobby-genki.com/en/#footer

2, Okiniland https://okini.land/en/23222-dx-chogokin-super-parts-set-for-vf-1-tv-edition-bandai-spirits.html

Any shop(s) to avoid.

Thank you.

Ben

Thanks all.

So, this is an armor set, very nice!

If Bandai built these GBP prototypes and showed to public, the mold and most of the works for these parts should be ready? It could be higher chance that they will make it - my 2 cents.