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  1. Scyla
    You can still go MMC for Inferno and than buy a Takara Grapple (that is my plan). Thus you get to experience two different molds for two characters that would share a mold if you'd buy them from one manufacturer.
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    Ok it goes like this: Preorder date and time announced (I think it is always 5pm Tokyo time) Some pages open their preorder at exactly this time. Amiami does tis always, HLJ sometimes (varies greatly), NY sometimes open their preorders before that. Amiamis site crashes at the time the preorder opens or is very slow You have to rely on luck, if you get the item in your cart the chance is high that it sells out during the time it takes you to enter your credentials This was how it went for most of the Macross Frontier Renewal DX toys. Some stores buy stock from other retailers and open their preorders with a increased price which is sometimes the only chance to get it. Other stores (like HLJ) open new preorder slots before the release date when they are certain the can provide additional stock. I myself was never able to get a preorder in for any of the Frontier Valkyries through amiami. Recent data provided by the reissues and the HMR line show that there is a small chance you can get the item shortly after release but the preorders still sell out quite fast depending on the popularity and price of the item. For the Delta DX Valkyries I expect the same run on the first releases (< 1 min order windows) since we don't know how many items will be produced by Bandai. If it turns out later that the items are available after release or we get frequent reissues it might slow down a bit. Hope that helps.
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    I don't understand, why the stickers Takara why? *sob* Even the combiner limbs from Takara have more paint applications than the Masterpieces. I don't understand. It seems like the ladder folds up to be stored inside the cab which is mighty nice. Although they might get flag from many collectors since they seem to be keen on huge ladders. I wonder if the inevitable Grapple will also be able to store the crane in a similar fashion. I'm not buying this but I might be interested in one of the repaints with a crane.
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    I'm seriously bummed out about the lack of Battroid action during the last few episodes.
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    Here are the waterslide decals that come with the kit (courtesy of Gaijin Gunpla) : Those are the additional stickers that come with the set: The silver stickers are the backdrop for the green Psycho Frame bits. You probably want to paint them by yourself. When I was building the kit I made the observation that I prefer the silver stickers because painting the back of the bits with silver paint would result in less light being reflected from the frame parts. I guess the best result would be achieved with some liquid chrome paint. As said before the blue and gray stickers you see in the background are for additional color separation. If you paint the kit you probably have no need for those.
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    The kit came with waterslide markings. Or do you need an extra sheet of markings of a different style? I think the only stickers are the eye sensors and a set of decals for adding more color diversion to the legs.
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    I think most of the white color on the Yamato/Arcaida toys molded plastic. The only areas of white paint are the painted die-cast pieces for landing gear and the leg delivery bar.
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    The stream I used to watch Macross Delta with hasn't even uploaded episode 9. Major bummer!
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    I have a different question. I was shuffling some toys around in my display cases and was wondering if it is a good idea to have painted plastic touching the styrofoam package. The VF-25 have an added plastic foil that I can use wrap the toy up but some of my toys came with a styrofoam inlet where the toy is touching it directly. So I was wondering if it would be a good idea to add some extra layer of plastic foil if the toy is in storage.
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    I think most of the disappointment comes for the VF-19 predecessor which the YF-19 owns most of its engineering from. The Yamato M7 Vf-19 where stellar toys and the YF-19 while pretty good didn't fix the problematic ankle design and added some more problematic areas like the hinges in the wings that don't have a locking point anywhere and start flapping around after a while. The YF-19 also is light on the printed markings and abides the magnets in the fast packs for a more simpler plastic peg. Combine that with the very high asking price (partly due to the massive accessory count that most people don't utilize) and you might start imagining why the YF-19 could be a disappointment and a good collectible toy at the same time.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Scyla replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    I know who he meant.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Scyla replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Ken Dixon?
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Scyla replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    I love the new color schemes. Especially because they are different from before. For example the best thing about the new RiD Transformers show is that Grimlock is now a green dinosaur. That is awesome. When they recolored him into his traditional livery it didn't do anything for me. I think change spices thinks up. This is especially through when I imagine a possible combined toy shelf of the Frontier and Delta mecha (since they are so similar in style). I don't want two squadrons of planes that are similar in color. I adore Arads VF-31 paint-job and even if I'm not a big fan of the radome Valkyries in general I think the yellow makes Chucks jet stand out in a positive way. My problem is with the mecha that don't sport a icon on the back. They have an aerobatics team look to them but without the skull icon they seem to be missing something.
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    I think that depends on the state of your collection and your personal preferences. That being said if you don't own a Yamcadia VF-1 I would go for the VF-1S reissue If you like intricate engineered and high-quality toys you can't go wrong with both of them however I think that the VF-19ADVANCE is the more impressive Valkyrie in that regard. On the other hand the Super Strike VF-1 is probably the more enjoyable piece with all the armor. The massive wing boosters on the VF-19 detach easily and are not really practical when transforming the toy or handling it in any mode. They look stunning on display though. On the downside the VF-19ADVANCE is not that iconic of a Valkyrie. The fact that it is similar to Isamus YF-19 from Macross Plus doesn't change the fact that is not that machine (i.e. it has the wrong deco). The VF-19 had a short cameo in the second Frontier movie. [edit:]If you need more input I recommend jenius' site where he has a review up for both toys: http://www.anymoon.com/blog/
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    Are they only available through US retailers? I wasn't able to find them on the Japanese sites.
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    Alternate mode: [edit:]Wrong thread.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Scyla replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    So why the replacement service for the YF-29 SWS shoulder?
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    I know! And if it weren't for toys I would probably say that it is TEARING ME APART!!!! But they are just toys so I will live! On the other hand. I rearranged some toys this weekend and found my MMC Commotus buried behind some Iron DiBots. Of course this was an indefensible crime so I put him onto the play area on my office desk so I can fiddle with him. Such a nice toy to handle.
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    Probably because the performance of the DX Macross Quarter was sub par sales-wise.
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    Regarding the VF-2SS. I really want one just not the version ET released. Guardia seems like a stellar toy that caters exactly to my preferences so I don't think I should give it a second thought... But them image of a VF-2SS is so strong in my head that I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger. As I said objectively it is clear as day that I would have much more fun with Guardia that I ever have with the ET Valkyrie.
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    I think I have to cancel my VF-2SS preorder in favor of the MakeToys Guardia set.
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    I sent it to them here is there respond:
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    So the future are glossy fighter jets?
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    I think those are figmas and I need one. Sadly it seems that the head doesn't fit on the suit version. I also wish that they would do some more suits from the Metroid series. I'd love to own some figures from Metroid Fusion and Prime.
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    Oh, you got the new Masterpiece Devastator?
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