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The fold crystals are normally purple (blue on the Isamu Custom). They clear parts where less busy on the previous iterations of the Durandal. Mostly purple with a green visor (and green sensor array in the nose of the Alto Custom). On this one it looks really busy and distracting.

From a man greater than me : "The geek is someone who paradoxically drives fun from taking an activity that is already designed to be fun, like a hobby, and turning it into an activity that is not fun, like a job or a religion. For example everyone likes to get stuff that they like. The geek collects stuff that he likes and stuff that he doesn't like or only kinda likes because is all connected somehow." (Full quote after the spoiler tag) I definitely feel the urge to collect everything. Like every model with every add on set and every tiny bit of exclusive stuff I can get. I can see me definitely buying a toy I don't like just to get an exclusive effect part. As an example for the VF-25F I would buy 12 pieces. 3 Super Messiahs, 3 Armored Messiahs, 3 Tornado Messiahs and 3 plane ones plus one Valkyrie and one of each add-on set for storage in case something breaks. And I would display them all in a giant room dedicated to them. And I'm not even liking the Tornado variant of the VF-25F. And while this sounds really awesome to me it is just not viable for me because of funds and the room to display them all. So I enjoy pictures of Kickers and MasterofMarcoss' collection and also enjoy my small collection of Valkyries that I like. On the other hand having five VF-25s is already kinda obsessive. But I need them to display all the variants of the Messiah and Bandai forced my hand to not only buy the VF-25A but also Lucas and Michaels Super Packs because they decided not to release the Ghost drones separately and no word for Michales Tornado Parts..... *shakes fist in anger*

Speaking of Yamatos VF-19 I guess the center of mass is around the egress hatch in Fighter-Mode there the gun pod is touching the fuselage so I assume there is only room for a stand adapter that looks like a fork similar to the Gerwalk support piece of the Bandai Renewal Stand and not a piece that wraps around the gunpod. I'm not sure it can be a save connection because it looks like a fork but if it is combined with the adapter that comes with the toy and both connected with a support strut then it might work. It will be a ugly stand similar (again) to the Bandai Renewal stands.

To come full circle Basara should wear one of Sheryls outfits.

I have to agree with you that the Gerwalk-Mode of the YF-19 destroys the look of a plane with feet. All you could do there is to not transforms the arms at all. Do you feel the same way about the VF-11. Because the Thunderbolt has the same fuselage design in the rear where the arms, legs and shield make almost the entire back of the plane. I think it is not that pronounced due to the thrusters on the back. The reasons why the design looks unbalanced in my opinion are the legs. The toys illustrate that pretty well. If Yamato included another click on the Gerwalk-joint and designed ankles that can be tilted a hole lot more backwards than you could bring the legs way more forward. I think that is what people describe as 'aggressive' a-stance. I think that legs with the range of motion of the Renewal Frontier Valkyries gave the VF-19 toys a much better looking Gerwalk-Mode. The YF-19 seems to be able to achieve this kind of pose. I saw once an image of that in the VF-19 thread I guess. Thanks for giving a reason for your opinion I much appreciate it. Much better then just listing three Valkyries.

I agree. I mean I would rather now why jenius doesn't like the YF-19 Gerwalk-Mode then flying over another list of three VF-1 Valkyries.

That is a very ungeeky way to collect stuff. Bad approach!

Probably yes.... I think the Sazabi looks great but I don't like the use of polycaps. From what I heard the MG Sinanju has no polycaps whatsoever and I would favor this design for any MG kit. I think I will decide if I build the Sazabi after I put together the MG Nu Gundam.

Sorry for reviving an old topic but I have a short question that goes in the same direction (storing toys) but doesn't has enough meat for its own thread. So I have a few Robot Damashii and S.H.Figuarts toys. Depending on the toy they come with lots of accessories that are stored in clamp shells who are a pain to open. Since those toys are my desk play figures I decided to free all the parts from their prison and store them in a box under my desk in small zip lock bags. As I said I play a lot with these toys so I'm not to worried about paint scratches, scuff marks or wear (nevertheless I'm sad when stuff like this happens) because sooner or later this will happen anyway. Now to my question. I was thinking if I could store the extra parts of my Yamato/Arcadia/Bandai collector toys the same way. Now they are stored in their slots or bags they come with put away in their boxes and put away in the storage room. So every time I have the urge to transform the armored VF-25S I need to get into the storage compartment find the box, open the box and fetch the small bar the keeps the legs together. Because they are collector toys I fear any kind of damage to the parts. An example: I think problematic are the small bits you replace for the shoulder missile pods on the Renewal VF-25s. They have tampon printed detail that might be scratched when stored together with the big stand pieces or are stored together with other bags in a box. I also think white parts might yellow when they stored in a sealed bag. So I want to ask if you have any experience with storing that parts or have an opinion on the solution with the zip lock bags. Thanks in advance.

I don't get that extra piece to attach the Gunpod. On my YF-29 it looks like there should be more then enough room to accommodate the bayonet. I never understand the need for the attachment piece on the RVF-25 either. Why not design an arm like the VF-25G has? The base model/deisgn of the VF-25 Renewals is nearly flawless (minus the floppiness of the joints). In that regard I think you can include the YF-29 because I think that's where Bandai tested the ideas the had for them. However the unnecessary stuff Bandai insists to include are infuriating. Does anyone know that they say when the shoulder pauldron popped off in that video? To see how they are handling the toy in that video sends shivers down my spine. So painful!

Well it looks less like cars that are accidentally attached to the legs of a robot because of magnets and stuff.... Btw: MMCs Fortis is great!

Since Arcadia is making does puppets they could do a Sivil don't they? I would run around the house and screeching "ANIMA SPIRITIA!!" the whole day.

That looks mighty nice. Can't wait to put mine on after Christmas.

I secretly want it too. However I would prefer a MP Galvatron. Plus after their not-Predaking I think I will wait for reviews first.

Well your in the states so they don't have that. Not everyone in the world is that fortunately when it comes to importing expensive Japanese toys. However some other areas in the world are even worse.

Customs office. You have to pay around 20% sales tax and a fee for processing your import through customs.

Yay my package with the both VF-1S is underway. It already left Japan on a plane and will be in my hands soooon. I was kinda surprise how fast hlj shipped the stuff. I it took like two days to get the package out. Time to save up for customs and fees.

If the 30th Anniversary is any indication then they won't.

Come on the YF-29 Super Parts are not that bad.... ..yes they are

What plane are we talking about (I didn't see Up!)? I mean I assume you could build (certification is a different thing) an aircraft that has two buttons one for take off and one for landing. Most definitely train a dog to push those buttons at the right time. In addition you could add a few more buttons that the dog can push for random destinations. But I doubt that a dog has the capability to maneuver or even navigate a plane that is not powered by some kind of AI in a way that would qualify as flying. All scenarios I could think of result in a crash except one. This would be to wire the brain of the dog with some kind of neuronal interface through which he can tell the plane what to do (like fly back to his owner). However this will again lead to the question who is flying the plane: the dog or the AI? Long story short: a dog probably cannot fly an airplane in the definition that he can start the systems of an airplane, take of, fly designated location and land there safely without the major steps being done by a computer program. Transforming stuff on the other hand.... during my last flight the meal was served with a transformable fork (transforms from storage-mode to fork-mode). I believe that technology would enable us to create a device (controlled by the human who is sitting in said device) that transforms from one form to another. Like say a small boat that transforms into a battle suit to deliver soldiers by sea to their area of operations or something like that. From there on it would be possible to have an aircraft doing it. Maybe not in the way Macross envisioned it but something along the lines that qualifying as transformation from one mode to another (maybe fighter to robot). It would probably be a drone that transforms from helicopter to spider mode but who said robots cannot look like spiders. I'm sure if the technology is available some crazy Japanese engineer will probably try it even if it makes no sense at all and if Japan still exists by then. Highly amusing topic by the way!

Hm don't know if I should purchase this. First I think it is really expensive for two movies compared to BD releases in the west. I would really like to have the whole Macross show/OVA/movie collection on BD and not just the two Frontier movies. What are the chances that the rest gets a release with proper English subtitles? I mean any geek who is thinking about purchasing this release probably has to have the rest as well. On the other hand if I don't buy it then the chances of getting the rest with English subtitles won't getting more likely. Two quick questions. Is there any indication about the quality of the subtitles. Will they have a level of quality that an English speaking person can enjoy it or do you have to guess the meaning of every sentence. I assume that the subtitles will be made with the Japanese market in mind and not the international audience. Regarding availability. Should I preorder as soon as possible or do I have time till may do make a decision?

I think changing shipping addresses should not be an issue. I had to change it for the VF-25A and they did (even if I never got any notification that they did so). However it was before I payed for it so I can't say for sure. Best bet would be their facebook page. From what I heard they are more responsive there.

I assume it is the VF-1J from SDF:M and not the one from Macross The First.

1. VF-25 2. YF-19/VF-19A 3. VF-2SS I love the image of the VF-25F where alto sits on the plane. That Fighter-Mode is gorgeous. I would say of all variants I like the G the most due to the sniper rifle, the hue of the blue color, the mono-eye and because it its the only Messiah (just the nick-name Messiah is great) that looks good with Tornado Parts. I really like the forward fuselage behind the cockpit and the transforming Super and Armor Parts. The best piece however is the curvature on the outer side of the shield. I prefer the YF-19/VF-19A over the VF-19K/S/F/P because it looks more like a real piece of military gear. The VF-19 in M7 looks more like an anime super hero then anything else. I love how sleek the wings fold in when it transforms to Battroid-Mode and the mono boob is a unique design that I really like. It also has cool features like the arm weapon and there is something about prototype planes that speaks to me. The YF-23 (the inspiration for the YF-21) is just cool looking. The VF-2SS really looks like the successor of the VF-1 more then other Valkyries (some would call it a clone ). It has a wonky leg transformation but something about the canopy cover the head and the general look of the Valk just gets me. In addition the SAP Packs are great except when they get ready to fire that ginormous rail gun. The packs are great with all the small opening missile bays and the storage for the different sized rail guns.

After missing the last VF-11C on Mandarake I would love to see a reissue of the toy by Arcadia. Unfortunately I didn't collect Macross 7 Valkyries at the time they where released but I know they didn't sell well then. However they seem to be crazy rare and going for high prices so a built to order reissue from Arcadia could be a save bet. From what I read Arcadia should have acquired the molds for the VF-11.