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  1. Started building my kit. Decided to change the way the eyes are done. Instead of putting the eye stickers behind the clear lens, I think it looks better when it's directly on the lens. This way, the eyes don't look like they're sunken in.
  2. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    Where did you get the price and the results of the poll? I don't see it anywhere on the Tamashii site.
  3. See Golden Arms reply below. When using waterslide decals, I also recommend using decal softener. Once you have a decal positioned, apply some decal softener and let it dry. Decal softener helps the decal stick onto the surface. If you don't use decal softener, there's good chance of the decal coming off even after a clearcoat.
  4. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    Was Kawamori actually working on refinements to the sculpt or was it about something else when those pics were taken?
  5. Actually sometimes you see them,sometimes you don't. It differs depending on the series. In First Gundam, you clearly see Amuro wearing a belt. From Zeta onwards, it was assumed that wearing a "normal suit" will clip the pilot into the seat via the suit's backpack.
  6. We shouldn't put too much on initial prototypes. If past & current Tomytec Gimix kits are anything to go by (see my F-4 Phantom at the top of this thread), these should be far superior to the Charaworks.
  7. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    I checked my own and now understand what has happened. Mine is fine. I take back what I wrote previously. What happened to yours is that the tampo print guy got the top and bottom, left and right mixed up. Basically, he incorrectly printed the stripe on the bottom side of the left wing. So what you really have is two left wings. That's why it works correctly on the left side of your toy but not on the right side. Here's my left and right wings (topside) Here's the bottom side
  8. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    Looks like someone gauged out the section when the plastic was still hot off the mould...resulting in the paint app issue. How does it look attached to the toy in fighter mode? It's close enough inboard so you might not notice it too much even with the wings spread out? If you purchased it at HLJ, maybe you could get a replacement wing?
  9. I recently realized that I did not have Miss D.J. or Harukanaru Omoi in my Macross soundtracks collection... it never occurred to me that I didn't have them and that I should have them... until now. Went to Amazon Japan and purchased them last week. Miss D.J. is worth it just for Shammy's UN Spacy enlistment song.
  10. The VF-1 Valkyries have not been released yet. F-15s, F-4 Phantoms, Mitsubishi F-2s, and other real life aircraft have been released in the Gimix lineup. These are not completed toys or cheap gashapons. These are kits you have to put together with a bit of glue (though relatively easy to put together). And these kits are not cheap. The average fighter jet kit runs around 3300 to 3800 yen. However, it does come pre-painted with almost all markings tampo printed, and loads of accessories.
  11. Vifam7

    Bandai 1/35 DX VF-1

    I think the Tomytec Gimix line might be just the thing for you guys. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=43003 It's certainly something I'm excited about.
  12. Vifam7

    Bandai 1/35 DX VF-1

    Oh yeah, I forgot about them.
  13. Vifam7

    Bandai 1/35 DX VF-1

    That was a model kit, not a DX level toy. I always find it a bit disappointing that there are no completed toys in 1/72 scale other than the ancient High Complete Models. With plenty of Arcadia and ex-Yamato 1/60 toys still out there and likely to be re-released, chances are we'll never see Valkyrie toys in 1/72 scale.
  14. Unlikely that it'll be transformable. If I had to guess, probably a 2+1 kit (ie. a separate battroid kit and fighter kit in one box with the option to make gerwalk mode by combining the battroid and fighter parts).
  15. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    Yes, the extra tip is included to switch between Super and Strike.
  16. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    Despite all the DX toys they've released, the extensive lineup planned for the HMR series, and their sponsorship of Macross Delta? SMH
  17. No worse than it took for the Eurofighter Typhoon to reach service.
  18. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    The hands are no different from that on the GBP release. The open hand is actually a tad bit big looking. But the above photos are exaggerating it a bit due to poor photography. Also, keep in mind that there are 2 different gungrips. One is the integrated hand version (whose hand is smaller) and the other is the slightly bigger "detail up " version. You'll see what I mean from the Shishioh GBP review here (http://shishioh.info/HI-METAL_R_VF-1J_ARMORED_VALKYRIE.php) Shishioh attached the Strike packs from the old VF-1S Hi Metal in his review.
  19. I recommend starting with the 0079 Gundam Movies Trilogy. You don't need to see the original 0079 TV series. The movies trilogy does a good job of getting to the point and it's well animated for its time. 3 movies is also not too difficult to commit to. With most other Gundam series either stemming from or influenced by what the original establishes, it's a good place to start.
  20. Darn it, I wish still had my ancient off-air VHS recording of DYRL. The first time I saw DYRL was such a copy and I'm almost sure the head gore was in the TV broadcast as well.
  21. Vifam7

    Hi-Metal R

    If you guys want to see all the pics from Dengeki Hobby's website, it's here: http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/120588/
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