edstuff Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 single dad also. thats why I couldn't afford the shipping on monster. getting from this seller saved me about 70 bucks Yea and I do have PayPal credit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylive Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) did all of your monsters come in a huge brown bandai hi metal r shipper box? mine did. and if anyone wants it you can have it for free. its too big and i dont have the space to keep it. Edited August 6, 2016 by jaylive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easnoddy Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 It's definitely a space taker. Beautiful toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) repeating what another poster said (by the way, thank you, original poster!!!) this seller has the monster for less than 230 shipped. best price ive seen anywhere. i just got mine in the mail and I only ordered a few days ago. http://m.ebay.com/itm/322216961635?_mwBanner=1 Ouch! This is the third time its happened to me recently with USD 300+ Bandai Chogokins (Gaogaigar, Gunbuster and the Monster). I pre-order to avoid scalper prices, and then they end up USD-50-70 less shipped on Ebay. Oh well, you just never know... Edited August 6, 2016 by arbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revonaut Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Hmm. I wonder if it will be worth the extra work to return my monster at HLJ private warehouse and getting that eBay one for 230 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 These scales are all crazy. I expected the HMR Monster to be about half the size it is. This is an image of the 1/200 kit next to the Koenig Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) Nice Subey mate! Yep the G8 & Chevy SS are a Commodore! but in left hand drive.. the Pontiac G8 was built using the VE model range (06-13) which were good but the Chevy SS uses the newer VF range (13-present) which even though are pretty much the same chassis / platform with updated styling and specs, but have been upgraded and improved significantly! The VF dynamics & build quality are a leap and bound improvement over the VE! I drove a used low mileage VE series 2 before I finally decided to buy new instead and the new VF drove sooo much better! The difference is actually quite astonishing! it was really chalk and cheese! I was sold! I had to have one! suppose this should probably continue in the automotive thread! LOL! Thanks Spanner! Yeah i heard amazing improvements were made to the Commodore/G8 platform. Enjoy your whip mate! I am sorry everyone, my gear head took over me We will continue this in the automotive thread. Edited August 6, 2016 by vlenhoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Dire Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I am looking forward to the Scorched Earth Toys review on the HWR. The comparisson shots with the "Yammie" and RS/DX VB-6's will spare me having to dig them out of storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 did all of your monsters come in a huge brown bandai hi metal r shipper box? mine did. and if anyone wants it you can have it for free. its too big and i dont have the space to keep it. No shipper box from AmiAmi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) Ok guys---time for a serious scale discussion on The Monster -- what do you guys think? I'm looking to get some tiny 1/72/HO Scale/TT Scale/or N Scale figures and military vehicles to put with the Monster..What do we kinda all agree on this thing being the closest to??? 1:72??? HO???= about 1:87 TT??? = about 1:120 N??? = about 1:148-1:160 Edited August 6, 2016 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) HO scale maybe? I got one of Mike's 1/72 Monstar's and it's definitely bigger than this one. Edit: Sorry, didn't see the thread in the model section with the monstar. Edited August 6, 2016 by wmkjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I think the ho would probably be best since the scale is a bit off for hmr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I am looking forward to the Scorched Earth Toys review on the HWR. The comparisson shots with the "Yammie" and RS/DX VB-6's will spare me having to dig them out of storage. Okay so a little bit of bad news. With any luck I'll be posting my review tonight BUT I probably won't add the pictures with the Yamato and Bandai Koenig toys until Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Dire Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Okay so a little bit of bad news. With any luck I'll be posting my review tonight BUT I probably won't add the pictures with the Yamato and Bandai Koenig toys until Monday.YAYYYY! And BOOOOO!No worries sir. I look forward to your efforts either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRMAG Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) The ETA was set for this Tuesday but it showed up today! Great deal and fast shipping from http://www.ebay.com/itm/322216961635 Now I need HMR scaled pilots! Edited August 7, 2016 by titob0y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Ugh. I keep trying to convince myself I don't need this simply because I just bought a toy and I'm on a budget. But dangit I've wanted a monster since forever! So are we in agreement he is 1/87 scale? If I but one I totally wanna customize stuff to go with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) I am actually getting 1/110. Here is a pic with my 1/72nd scale body. My 72nd scale kit has a body length of 13 inches. The Hi Metal 8.5 inches. When you convert 13 inches in 72nd scale to 8.5 inches it converts to 1/110 scale. I will say that my measurements to get 1/72nd when i was patterning the kit was to double the size of the old 1/144 Yellow sub kit. So who knows if that was right, there is a pic of the leg with a 1/72nd scale valk. And one with a 1/60 valk just for comparison. If my kit was closer to 1/60 then the Hi Metal would be like 1/90 ish. Edited August 7, 2016 by mslz22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Oh, i just looked back at Macross Manual, and it says over 41 Meters long. So in 1/72nd it would be about 22.4 inches long, which my kit is from the barrel to the back of the body. The Hi Metal is 15.5 so it looks like its just about 1/104 scale if you want to get very technical and believe the Macross Manual at all. Edited August 7, 2016 by mslz22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I got 23.5cm tall or 1/97 for the HM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 So +/-1/100? I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Amazon has a pack of like 100 1/100 figures for like $5 shipped from China. Might try some of those..just paint them OD green and some orange for maintenance crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRMAG Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Amazon has a pack of like 100 1/100 figures for like $5 shipped from China. Might try some of those..just paint them OD green and some orange for maintenance crew. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JVNLTAC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687742&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00EQ29CA2&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=ZQGVQAQZFMER1D49MYXP Edited August 7, 2016 by titob0y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Actually, I found some 1:100 Bandai Gundam space figures that look better. $12 bucks. I'll post the link below. Bandai Hobby Builders Parts Hd Ms Figure 01 (1/100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091O15X2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_DSPPxbGH1WE7A Edited August 7, 2016 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) 1/100 Mecha ground crew HLJ link: http://hlj.com/product/BAN976505/Gun Wave 1/100:http://hlj.com/product/WAVOP-431 Edited August 7, 2016 by wmkjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRMAG Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 If you need painted 1:100 figures: https://www.reynaulds.com/catalog/dept_361.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 The Preiser orange mechanics look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Oh man. I told myself to save money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hmm. I wonder if it will be worth the extra work to return my monster at HLJ private warehouse and getting that eBay one for 230 shipped You have 10 days to return it for full refund. From HLJ. As paid items in your Private Warehouse are already purchased, they cannot be "cancelled." Private Warehouse paid items can be processed as returns, however, and we will issue a 100% cash refund for returned Private Warehouse paid items up to 10 days from the original date of your payment. After 10 days a full refund of item cost is not possible, but we will issue an 85% store credit (not cash) for the item amount, which will be applied to your next transactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Apologies if its been mentioned already but how much of the monster is die cast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hahaha that's awesome man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Nice pics everybody. My Monsters will be here this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 My review is up! I figured it was appropriate I pull out the big guns for the video... you'll see what I mean. In the meantime, here's my scale comparison: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 My review is up! I figured it was appropriate I pull out the big guns for the video... you'll see what I mean. In the meantime, here's my scale comparison: That review was... interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylive Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Apologies if its been mentioned already but how much of the monster is die cast? some of the internal joints and the very bottom pad of the feet is all i can tell from mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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