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It's a good idea, but I like staying up to date in one thread on HM-R. Lets say someone only wants info on HMR Monster, they could "Search This Topic" for Monster pretty easily, right?

The Koenig Monster was released 3 times. So I am not worried about the HMR Monster failing.

I'm not an Alto fan, but it is a good figure. Fun to pose and lots of well-fitted parts to display in different forms.

Actually I didn't expect so many responses when I started this post. Here's hoping we get our VT-1 Renewal v3 (And Vf-1D for you other guys. I just want a 1/60 Minmay, no need for both a VF-1D and a VT-1).

Received mine from Mykombini. They had good service and good shipping price. Although I made a mistake in the shopping cart, they cancelled it immediately. Its good to have another option in the market. I just wonder if they will learn to give more pre-order discounts in the future to compete with Amiami and HLJ, or if they will go the Nippon Yassan route with mark-ups.

Thanks Exo, I'm just trying to track down an affordable set of paints that will work for figures. Any recommendations?

Hi Exo, Regarding acrylic paints for figures, would you think that Winsor & Newton Artists Acrylic would work? Thanx.

"Destroyed"

Makes sure you let the polish harden for 24 hours. In any case I find that the polish ends up crumbling. The best long term solution is a clear gloss paint on those tabs.

Thanks for the review. Your Macross Factory looks great. Is it a custom of the Kotobukiya base, or just painted? Could you provide a link to more images?

What really breaks my heart about the quality of the plastic and finishing is when I see what other small companies are putting out these days, like Sentinel. I MUST have a VF-2SS in my collection, maybe just not this one.

Cool. But for Mac II, it is so much better subbed. Give it another go some day.

Did you watch it dubbed or subbed?

I've learned a lot from my fellow MWers', but that's a first.

Same here.

I practice on Gundam kits. Those things are a dime a dozen and my feelings are not hurt if I screw em up.

Personally, I don't mind mixing scales. 1/60 for valks, 1/100 for grunt mecha. Best of both worlds.

Question for you guys with great eyes, how close is this final Monster to what was shown in the Tamashii Exhibits? Curious to know if the remaining Destroids will look the same as shown, or if there will be big adjustments.

I love my Revoltech Regult, but can't wait to upgrade to HMR. People mention Yamato Regults, never seen one.

Now that we have reviews and we know what we're in for, I'm actually convinced on getting one. Perhaps later releases will also have some improvements like we used to get with CM'S.

Sorry, I'm a terrible photographer on top of being a lousy artist.

Finally got my Wave Legioss done. Gloss coat ready for weathering.

I can understand that. But in its day, Plus was way ahead of the curve. It was literally unbelievable. We had never seen animation like that, even in Hollywood action movies. But I have seen younger guys spoiled by abundant CG that see it as a pretty normal action movie. However, the music is something that even you young folk can't complain about. It's all about your perspective. I showed Honneamise to an art student in Columbia University and he was like, meh, then when I told him it was made by a bunch of amateurs, he was like, "oh, in that case, show me that again, weren't there art backgrounds in every scene"!

Imagine two launch arms with M&Ms.

Bottom line, people have different opinions. For example, I think Macross Plus is God's gift to entertainment. Someone else might hate it. But what is valuable to me and what I believe makes the forum valuable, is to get a clear analysis of why they hate it, not just one-liners or disparaging remarks discounting other views. Another example, I'm not big on 7. But when I heard your podcast discussing how true Basara is to his ideals, how unwavering to his beliefs, I was truly moved to a higher level of appreciation for the show in retrospect. (But still not gonna rewatch it all. I'm no masochist).