sqidd Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Grey728 said: By being too expensive or too cheap? I thought they just flooded the market with variants and there just wasn’t enough interest in all of them. Flooding the market was probably their number one problem. I see a lot of people around here calling for all sorts of "secondary" toys from the manufacturers. I suspect that the days of them happening are growing short if not already over. Arcadia certainly knows what befell Yamato and you can be sure Bandai isn't going to do the same thing. I suspect that things like VT-1's, VF-1D's, VF-1A CF's, Alaska Base, Angle Birds, Stealths, Low Vis, etc are most likely going to be a thing of the past. I'd actually be surprised if we see GBP and M&M's from Bandai. How easy would it be for Arcadia to do a SDF1 TV PF? Where is that at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, sqidd said: Flooding the market was probably their number one problem. I see a lot of people around here calling for all sorts of "secondary" toys from the manufacturers. I suspect that the days of them happening are growing short if not already over. Arcadia certainly knows what befell Yamato and you can be sure Bandai isn't going to do the same thing. I suspect that things like VT-1's, VF-1D's, VF-1A CF's, Alaska Base, Angle Birds, Stealths, Low Vis, etc are most likely going to be a thing of the past. I'd actually be surprised if we see GBP and M&M's from Bandai. How easy would it be for Arcadia to do a SDF1 TV PF? Where is that at? While I think you are right about the non canon variants, I’m pretty sure we will see at least a bunch more canon versions including GBP from Bandai. As for tv sdf-1, I think it will require a lot of, if not completely new molds for Arcadia to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, Slave IV said: While I think you are right about the non canon variants, I’m pretty sure we will see at least a bunch more canon versions including GBP from Bandai. As for tv sdf-1, I think it will require a lot of, if not completely new molds for Arcadia to do. It will be interesting to see what Bandai does. I think it's a sure bet we'll get a 1S Roy. But what after that? The Max isn't exactly a hot commodity. That may shy Bandai away from doing the others. I'm not trying to put the jinx on it. I would like to see Bandai do more stuff. I'm in for 1S Roy x3, TV M&M's with Supers x3 and GBP x1. But that would be it for me. I have zero desire for anything else. I suspect the fandom at large is probably between me and those that want one of everything that ever showed up on screen. Are the TV and DYRL SDF-1's that much different? I haven't looked that hard at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 If even Yamato didn't release an Alaska base variant, it's pretty much guaranteed Bandai won't. We'll be lucky if Bandai finishes the Hikaru, Max, and Kakizaki TV squadron. TV and movie SDF-1 are completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, sqidd said: It will be interesting to see what Bandai does. I think it's a sure bet we'll get a 1S Roy. But what after that? The Max isn't exactly a hot commodity. That may shy Bandai away from doing the others. I'm not trying to put the jinx on it. I would like to see Bandai do more stuff. I'm in for 1S Roy x3, TV M&M's with Supers x3 and GBP x1. But that would be it for me. I have zero desire for anything else. I suspect the fandom at large is probably between me and those that want one of everything that ever showed up on screen. Are the TV and DYRL SDF-1's that much different? I haven't looked that hard at them. I think it would be a real di<K move if Bandai doesn’t at least release the Valks that go with the SSP inserts they included and made people jump through hoops to get. But yeah, it’s not unheard of. While 1A Max didn’t blow the shelves away, it still seems to have sold well enough that I think most retail stock is close to gone and that’s what Bandai cares about. I don’t need to remind everyone how much Max Valks jump in price once they sell out and it almost always has happened the same throughout the history of Max Valks. They my start off slower and then people who missed them and wait too long get bent over if they want it. It just reinforces that the margin between the most popular and least popular Valks is not that huge in the while scheme of things and the overall demand for any Macross product is quite low. The Sdf looks very similar at a glance but completely different when you really pay attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) What we know for sure.. Bandai WILL produce more valks As far as the topic on hand, Arcadia, i think is awesome. They know way more than we do about Yamato's failings. (There ain't no market flooding going on here) In the beginning, Arcadia got my money, and if i was still collecting 1/60's , I'd be selling body parts( someone else's ) to own everything they've done. I've sold all of my Arcadia goodies now .Fortunately, i have most of what i want from Yamato already and I'm perfectly happy with that! Edited January 12, 2020 by Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Man, Bandai hasn't even completed any squadrons in the HMR line, which is supposed to be the "most complete" Macross toy line. With Bandai, just because they previewed it doesn't mean it will ever be released. So I'm not praising Bandai for jack until I have a preorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lolicon said: So I'm not praising Bandai for jack until I have a preorder Lol. Is that praiseworthy enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Man, Bandai hasn't even completed any squadrons in the HMR line, which is supposed to be the "most complete" Macross toy line. With Bandai, just because they previewed it doesn't mean it will ever be released. So I'm not praising Bandai for jack until I have a preorder. I'm new to this. but these are my thoughts too. If they can't fill out the HMR's. Do we really think they're going to fill out 1/48's? Oh the horrible things I would do for a HMR Tomahawk......or seven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 2 hours ago, sqidd said: Are the TV and DYRL SDF-1's that much different? I haven't looked that hard at them. From Macross Mecha Manual: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Yep. Night and day. I much prefer the DYRL version myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Bolt said: Yep. Night and day. I much prefer the DYRL version myself. Same here. But it really would be nice to have an Arcadia produced TV SDF-1 to display it beside their DYRL SDF-1. I think the closest way to do that is thru the Hasegawa kits. I know the TV kit is not that TV accurate but style-wise, it really goes together with the DYRL. Ok. That’s my last say on that. Don’t want to derail the topic anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Well, all things considered, 2019 was a quiet year from both Bandai and Arcadia--not too many releases compared to 2018 and 2017. Here's hoping to more Macross in 2020. An Arcadia made TV SDF-1 would be a cool surprise for sure, but I will also take that VT-1 that was teased by Mr. K. Apart from that, finally getting the VF-0A brownie would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Gotta be the TV one. How can you Daedalus punch without a Daedalus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 If Arcadia makes it, it will be super expensive. If Bandai makes it, it will be cheaper, but will be super hard to obtain a PO because Bandai will allocate like 3 units to each retailer. Also, Daedalus and Prometheus will be sold separately as a web exclusive for 10k yen. Each. And with no opening hatch on the Daedalus because Bandai doesn't do internal details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Mhhm.. your marklars are wise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Ah, but if Bandai makes it, it'll have 20 hidden hinges and extensions and be able to breakdance and do splits. Also roughly 20% of the surface will be covered in tampo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said: Gotta be the TV one. How can you Daedalus punch without a Daedalus? ^this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 8 hours ago, no3Ljm said: From Macross Mecha Manual: Well, how didn't I notice that? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Lolicon said: If Arcadia makes it, it will be super expensive. If Bandai makes it, it will be cheaper, but will be super hard to obtain a PO because Bandai will allocate like 3 units to each retailer. Also, Daedalus and Prometheus will be sold separately as a web exclusive for 10k yen. Each. And with no opening hatch on the Daedalus because Bandai doesn't do internal details. Don't forget ALL THE TAMPO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I skipped the SV-51 and I’m going to skip the VF-0D too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 TV SDF-1 Without opening hatch that includes internal details of Destroids (removable minifigs preferably) would be a travesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) I really love this, I probably even $350 love it, but I don't $450~$500 love it. RIP Edited February 9, 2020 by anime52k8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I love it 3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: I love it 3000 3001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 hours ago, anime52k8 said: I really love this, I probably even $350 love it, but I don't $450~$500 love it. RIP Agreed. I gave Mr. K a heads up about possible cracks on the fingers and wrist joints and he's aware of it . So hopefully, people's $450 valk will not spontaneously crack after a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 6 hours ago, SuperHobo said: Agreed. I gave Mr. K a heads up about possible cracks on the fingers and wrist joints and he's aware of it . So hopefully, people's $450 valk will not spontaneously crack after a few years. Hmm, when did you inform him of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 51 minutes ago, Mommar said: Hmm, when did you inform him of that? Probably 3-4 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 19 hours ago, Slave IV said: I love it 3000 18 hours ago, sqidd said: 3001 Slave was rolling with an Iron Man reference there BUT I like the enthusiasm in one-upping him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathans82 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Guess it's time for me to finally get the VF-0S now to go with this VF-0D and SV-51y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 4 hours ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Slave was rolling with an Iron Man reference there BUT I like the enthusiasm in one-upping him I watched too much The Price Is Right as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 15 hours ago, SuperHobo said: Probably 3-4 months ago. You could be the reason the 0D was delayed. They might have had to fix the design/tooling/whatever on the hands because you pointed that flaw out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 @SuperHobo also assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and started World War I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Lolicon said: @SuperHobo also assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and started World War I. My comment was not an accusation. He might be the reason we get fixed parts. That's a good thing. Besides, everyone needs a hobby. Edited February 10, 2020 by Mommar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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