Stampeed Valkyrie

Amiami just did a monthly drop on me and this was in it..

20 hours ago, Dinosaur said:

So wait, you guys had to wait in line for a ticket for an autograph. Then ANOTHER line to get the autograph? 

Why can't we just buy the ticket online? 

And how much do these tickets usually go for? 

Tickets are free.   They have a set number of regular,  then standby tickets.    In my 10 years of AX Standby tickets are utterly useless.     Kawamori did offer to sign things for $$ after the main line went through.   I think it was $50,

16 hours ago, Justin said:

FYI, autographs are difficult at Anime Expo.  You have to line up really early in the morning on the day of the signing to get autograph tickets.  Last time he was here, I lined up at 5am for tickets to be dispersed at 9am and I was able to get a ticket but I think it's even harder nowadays.

Yes,  very much so.    I was one of the last people to get a ticket last time he was here in 2016.       Hopefully they do better then last year on Autograph line management.   There were people who lined up days prior to the con for certain guests.    AX never let that happen in all the years prior,  except for last year.      If you really want an autograph 2 or 3 AM for some guests. 

Keeping on in my American V8 vein,  my latest new to me toy.   

2009 Dodge Charger R/T AWD.     It has the 5.7 345cu Hemi V8.

Not a real big fan of this body style,  but its growing on me.       I believe this was the last year for AWD on the V8s for the civilian market.   I am the 2nd owner and purchased this from an older couple so very well maintained.   

This is my 2nd Charger..  my first being a 1969 Charger R/T with a 440.    Now I can say I have a Hemi Charger..

The original Fog lamps were working but cracked and heavily crazed..  replaced with some PIAA yellow fogs.. 

and lastly  a little over 96k on the odo..  very good for a car 15 years old.

Highly doubt this could do 160mph but,  never know.

Some shout outs are in order.. sorry if late. 

Thanks @GGemini for a pleasant transaction.

Also @68whiskey, @locidm  for equally easy transactions.  

Apologize if I missed anyone PM me and I can post feedback.

Rob

So this season has been pretty meh.    I have much on my plate but very little to really get excited about.

Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season -   I almost feel obligated to keep this one going.    Very bland now had a good starting premise and as of late got lost in the weeds with an unnecessary arc about a magic school.      At least as per Episode 19 this arc seems to be wrapping up.. thank god. 

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 - Just wrapped Episode 5 and Kazuma literally carries this show.   I'm liking the inclusion of Darkness more and more as she is a Noble.    The princess arc has me amused.

Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life -    Gonna be honest I started watching this show because of the link to Zero No Tsukaima with the VA cast.   Hearing Louise is Dere, Dere mode is hilarious.    Just sayin.    However.. meh   I think this series has some promise if it can get out and do its own thing.  

Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii? -  Meh.    I was told to read the manga,  but got bored and lost interest.   

Ookami to Koushinryou MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF -  This is literally the same as the previous version,  not trying to throw shade on it.    Still waiting to see if it goes further.

Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru -  Not gonna lie the Well Endowed Mage is the only memorable point of this series for me.    Looks like it might pick up but so far its kind of a snooze fest.

Dungeon Meshi - I am enjoying this one quite abit,  its got that Gainax vibe going and I am just along for the ride.

Date A Live V - Looks like this is probably the last hurrah of this series.   With the way its going I expect a wrapup if not this season then with a movie.    Good stuff and worth it if you stuck around with the franchise this far.

One Room, Hiatari Futsuu, Tenshi-tsuki -  So far its turning into a Rom-Com Harem with supernatural elements.    At least the MC is not totally clueless.    Yuki-Onna is best girl.

Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi - Weird.   Only 2 episodes in and its weird.    Not necessarily a bad thing but not on my list of to dos.    More like I will get there eventually.

Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid 3rd Season -  Another last Hurrah.   They are gearing to wrap this up in short order.   I enjoyed the Manga and the anime still jars me with the CG look.  I don't expect this to Age well in the long run visually.

Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? -  Another weird one.   I am only 6 episodes in so abit behind but I am enjoying it so far.   Its very much a "my pace" type of anime and I can dig that.

Astro Note - I am liking this series,  its almost nostalgic in regards to how it presents itself.    Feels like something I would have seen back in the 80s.  

And I think that's it?    most likely not.

@GGemini

Awesome.   

@locidm

Awesome news for those going to AX this year.    I was able to get some autographs from him his last AX visit a few years back.     

@68whiskey

1 hour ago, 68whiskey said:

The V1 band is pretty rough tho 

Yeah I agree the Band on the V1s is its biggest weakness.  

2 hours ago, jvmacross said:

The watch faces look too busy...and the color matched bands make them look like they are more for kids...not that any kid would be itching for a "robotech" watch these days...lol

The V2s are more of a casual watch, vs the V1 and the sport style watch.    Each has its strengths and some drawbacks,  and pretty good overall for the pricepoint.

I have extras from my V2 watch case..

Refer to my original thread for specifics..

Asking $45 each plus S/H.    I accept Paypal.  

These have watch faces that are less cluttered then the V1s,  and IMO have a better band.    UN Spacy Roundel spins around while in chronograph mode.   

Features Chronometer,  Date, and 30M water resistant.   and you can once again look Dapper with V2 Macross theme'd watches..

and lastly.. the funny

I took a picture on a closeup of the warning stickers on the box..  🤣

Max's version..

Lastly Millia's version..

So some close ups of the V2s..    The cases are definately abit more plain jane then the V1s.   The gimmick is the UN Spacy Roundel spins around during chronograph mode.   Kinda neat.

Watch bands on the V2 are "leather" with color appropriate stitching.. IMO better then the V1

Back of watch is stainless.. this time they added Robotech to it.. 😒

Hikaru TV 1J

Fokker Valk 1S version

Fokker Black version

Fokker All Black Ver.

The yellow stitching on the black watches really makes it pop IMO.

I don't see an issue with the Grey they chose.    As this is pretty generic outside of packaging,  and could be used for pretty much any carrier based fighter for scale.    If they made this blue,  it might have turned out goofy. 

So I just got my case of V2s in.    I need to open them up and check them out,  but here is what I have so far.    Looks like 6 in this set as well,  watch face does not appear as "busy" as the V1s. 

Case art is a darker theme then the V1s..  shows Ver 2.0 and states.. 12 Designs.. I only see 6.

Box art front and left side..

Box art rear and right side.

Darker theme'd all watches sealed with a holographic sticker.. like the V1s

6 Watches in this collection.

As with the V1s you can see what your getting before you open it.    Max and Millia are the "rares" with only 1 of each in my case.

Mine came in today as well.   I'll have to wait till the kiddos are asleep before I can play. 

I like it.   Comes with AA batteries for the elevator and button cell for the remote.

On 4/26/2024 at 7:32 PM, jvmacross said:

I wish I could say it was a "one time" donation....they have me down for the Regults too.....

I sent an email a week or so back inquiring about the Pre-order backlog and got nothing..

I'm in the same hole you are,   I'd recommend everyone else pump the brakes on pre-orders. 

3 hours ago, jvmacross said:

I'd be happy just to receive the "canon" GBP-1J Hikaru set they have teased and accepted PO payments since 3 years ago...

https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=journal3/blog&journal_blog_category_id=7

yup

Yuppers got an email today stating shipped.  

3 hours ago, jenius said:

That chest is deep looking. This is a big improvement from the first attempt while simultaneously bringing something new in the two tone approach. 

To be fair,  I am over here looking at the odd angle on my DX Armored 1J and its not any better.          I blame camera angle TBH.

As for colors.. the revision IMO looks better,  I do like the deletion of the Robins egg blue. 

Just came back from going to see Spy x Family Code White.     Not bad,  not stellar either.    It is a self contained stand alone story and can be skipped as it does not further any of the plot in the TV series.    If your a Fan of the series then I say go see it,  plenty of Anna hijinks and the climax is pretty over the top,  more like a studio trigger title then studio Wit.