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Nice to see some Macross kits get done. Both look great. Anything with a U.N. Spacey decal makes my heart go thump.

Must be the Macross Podcast Speaker crew.

That is interesting market feedback. It means there are slower moving items in the retail side in Japan. But the way the business works is that Bandai allocates its stock between Japan retailers, Asia retailers, online shops, and major international licensers (like Bluefin and similar outfits around the world). Once the allocation is done, the product is off of Bandai's hands. Any slow sellers are basically the problem of the retail groups. The allocations are not always ideal in the mind of these various retail groups, because they have to buy the good with the bad in most cases. For a small manufacturer like Evolution, a slow seller can kill their business, but a giant machine like Bandai has more leverage. That does not mean Bandai can keep churning out slow sellers, it just means they have more time and market power.

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.